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Gandhinagar Charitable Trust Sanchalit
SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE
Gandhinagar
Affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Submitted to NAAC
(For Accreditation)
SECTOR – 28, NR. KH-7 CIRCLE, GANDHINAGAR, DIST: GANDHINAGAR (Gujarat)
Pin Code: 382028 Contact No: 079-74360669996
e-mail:samarpancollege@yahoo.com website: www.samarpancollege.org
IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell):
1) Shri Shankersinh Vaghela ‘Bapu’ (Managing Trustee) -President
2) Dr.M.D. Pande –Administrative Officer (Trust)
3) I/C Principal Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt - Chairperson
4) Dr. Kamal J.Dave (Department of English) - Coordinator
5) Dr. Dipak Pandya (Head, Department of Gujarati)
6) Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan (Department of Economics)
7) Prof. Surendrasinh Vaghela (Head, Department of Psychology)
8) Prof. Vaibhav Kothari (Department of English)
9) Shri Divyesh Purani (Office Superintendent)
10) Students’ Representative (Current Academic Year)
11) Dipak N.Prajapati (President of Alumni Association)
12) Kirtikumar D.Zala (President of Parents’ Association)
NAAC Steering Committee:
o Member of the Governing Body
o Admin Officer/Campus Director
o Dr. P.K.Mehta- Advisor
o Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhatt (I/C. Principal) - Chairperson
o Dr. Kamal J. Dave –Coordinator
o Prof. Vaibhav R.Kothari
o Dr. Deepak M. Pandya
o Prof. Surendrasinh M. Vaghela
o Prof. Jahidhusaen G. Chauhan
o Shree Divyesh Purani
FOREWORD
I feel immense pleasure in submitting the Self Study Report of our college Gandhinagar
Charitable Trust Sanchalit Samarpan Arts and Commerce College in the context of Assessment
& Accreditation by NAAC. We have made sincere efforts and put in a lot of hard work in the
last twenty years to enhance the academic excellence of our institute.
I am glad to confirm that our college has done commendable work in the areas of
infrastructural development, research enhancement and empowerment of our staff with social
commitment. Above all our priority has been to facilitate the learning process of our students so
that they are able to out shine in their studies and realize their cherished dreams of being
responsible and committed citizens of our great nation.
I hereby express my deep sense of gratitude towards In-Charge Principal of the college
Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhatt for her continuous endeavours for accreditation and unified
administration. The Self Study Report was in itself a mammoth task which has been made
possible with the commendable efforts of all the staff members of the college. I extend my sincere
and special thanks to Coordinator Dr. Kamal Dave for all his contributions in preparing SSR
without which our efforts would not have seen the light of the day. I am also thankful to Prof.
Vaibhav Kothari for sincerely coordinating in this herculean task. I appreciate the dedicated
teamwork of all the coordinators of various committees for their contribution in the preparation
of the report. I acknowledge the endeavour of all the staff members for the timely submission of
the report.
We are eagerly looking forward to welcome the peer team.
Thank you.
Place: Gandhinagar Chairman
Date: 10th April 2017. Shri Shankersinh Vaghela
Gandhinagar Charitable Trust
PREFACE
We, the faculty members of Gandhinagar Charitable Trust Sanchalit Samarpan Arts and
Commerce College, feel privileged and pleased in submitting this Self Study Repot (SSR) to
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore for the 1st Cycle.
In a report prepared during the last decade of the millennium by the International Commission
on Education for 21st Century to UNESCO; the scholars truly visualized the changing role of
education and declared that when “industries will be more technology-intensive and human
society increasingly knowledge-intensive, human capital developed through education and
training will assume increasingly crucial roles” and offered famous “four pillars of education”.
Since then the global challenge for every nation has been to direct every effort towards designing
and building a common future for this “Necessary Utopia”.
In India, the institution of NAAC has been instrumental in translating the global conviction of
quality education and in making micro units like small colleges realize the need for quality
assurance. One of such units is our college. Established in 1996 with a sole aim to serve young
brains from all sections of the society, the college was started by offering two Undergraduate
degree courses in the faculty of Arts and Commerce and later introduced a centre for distance
learning in 2006.
At the offset, it is necessary to clarify that the college had realized need of the hour and
recognized the need for assessment and accreditation almost a decade back and in a due course
twice attempted to go through the procedure, but due to infrastructural limitations could not
complete the process beyond LOI and IEQA. Though lagging behind in completing the full cycle
of the procedure, the college has been functioning in accordance with the standards of quality
maintenance and till date every activity is geared towards achieving them.
The college management made sure that functioning from the rental building should not affect
the teaching-learning-evaluation and co-curricular or extra-curricular activities during last two
decades. As a result, three of our students have successfully won Gold Medals at University level
final degree exams. A number of students have performed remarkably well in state as well as
national sports events, and have claimed 12 Medals in Boxing, Athletics, Taekwondo and
Shooting at various National Championships. Students have secured top ranks in cultural as well
as youth welfare events organized by university and state.
With the aim to nurture intellectual needs, the college management facilitates students to interact
with eminent personalities of their subjects of specialization as well as stalwarts from other
disciplines including His Excellency Dr. Pranab Mukherjee-Hon. President of India, Hon.
Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh, Dr. Sam Pitroda and many dignitaries
across the states. For the past sixteen years, our Gujarati Literary Monthly Shabdasar (ISSN-
2249-2933) reaches out to many libraries and more than 200 individual member-readers every
month. Faculty members and students are provided with academic and creative space in our in-
house campus journal Udan. Functioning with a motto of fostering liberal intelligentsia, the
college has become instrumental in creating inter/multidisciplinary dialogue among academics,
literati and students by organizing three national and sixteen state level seminars as well as
workshops.
In keeping with its mission, the college caters to the need of the students coming to capital city
from the remote parts of the state, especially from the tribal belts. Continuing with its true
democratic spirit, the college has recently started a practice of identifying critical areas to
overcome any shortcomings that might be hindering the growth of pupils irrespective of caste,
class and gender by asking teachers to adopt five students each. Every year special coaching is
arranged for entry level exams as per the requirement. Hence, a large number of students have
successfully opted for public services and civil services.
Geographically situated near the South-Western Air Command and Head Quarter of Gujarat
Frontier BSF and Group Center of CRPF, our IGNOU Study Centre (0911) for distance learning
furnishes and facilitates the educational requirements of young Jawans along with others by
enrolling them in study programmes like Aakashdeep, BA, MA, MBA and many more. Faculty
and students are encouraged to make use of INFLIBNET N-Listed library.
In June 2016, the college was shifted to its own new premises Samarpan Education and Research
Campus managed by the college trust itself. This welcome move from the management has
breathed new life to work vigorously in scaling more heights of quality assurance in education
and research. Together our every effort and endeavor is directed towards achieving collective
goals set forth in making some difference in creating “Necessary Utopia” called higher education.
In our attempt to follow the guidelines laid down by NAAC, this report has been collectively
prepared by faculty members and finalized by members of Steering Committee with the utmost
hope to welcome the Peer Team in near future.
Dr. Kamal Dave Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhatt
Coordinator Principal-in-Charge
Particular Page
(A) Executive Summary 1-13
(B) Profile of Affiliated College 14-21
(C) Criteria-wise Input
Criterion I- Curricular Aspects 22-35
Criterion II- Teaching- Learning and Evaluation 36-52
Criterion III- Research, Consultancy and Extension 53-77
Criterion IV- Infrastructure and Learning Resources 78-93
Criterion V- Student Support and Progression 94-122
Criterion VI- Governance, Leadership and Management 123-140
Criterion VII- Innovations and Best Practices. 141-147
(D) Evaluative Report of the Departments 148-206
(E) Declaration by Head of Institution 207
(F) Annexures 208-216
1. Certificates of recognition under section 2(f) and 12(b)
2. Latest letter of affiliation from the parent university
3. Map of the Location of the College
4. Map of the built up area of the college
5. Profile of Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of the college
CONTENTS
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The institution has spent 20 years of its esteemed existence. The institution is fulfilling its vision
and missions and has fortified a number of youths with higher education. Many students of
Gandhinagar district and from tribal areas have acquired higher education through this institution.
In this smooth and successful completion of 20 years, a great contribution of local society has
remained notable. And in order to show the gratitude for the same, the college organized a grand
meet of Alumni termed as ‘Sambharanu’ (Reminiscences) in 2011. The aim of such a grand
celebration was to cherish relations. Ever since its establishment, the institution is benefited with
the visionary managing trustee Shri. ShankersinhVaghela (Bapu), former Union Cabinet Minister
of Textiles (India) & former Chief Minister of Gujarat as well as enthusiastic Principals.
It has been found that in the education world of present time, any academic institution needs to
review its SWOC analysis time to time to sustain and improve its quality to achieve excellence
in its performance. It has proved to be a torchbearer to the thrust areas of the present education
and created an elevated vision to be looked at with its objectives of access, equity and quality in
higher education.
With the aim to get assessed in the first cycle of accreditation of NAAC, the institution
has compiled this SSR. IQAC spearheaded the process of compiling the Self Study Report and
the entire College plunged into the onerous yet fulfilling task of preparing the Self Study Report.
The formation of various committees made the effort less tedious. The thrust of the Report has
been the assessment of quality in terms of enhancement. The Report is a comprehensive chronicle
of the last twenty years and data based analysis of the last five years- presented in accordance
with the seven criteria and their key aspects.
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
Curriculum designing and planning of its execution play a vital role in the success of any
academic course/programme. Affiliated with Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, the institution has
a well organised structure to plan and execute the curriculum designed by its affiliating university
of the courses it runs. With rigorous academic commitment and discipline, the institution always
tries to instil highest intellectual standards in its students by observing proper and systematic
mechanism which along with fulfilling aims and objectives of the curriculum of the courses
offered must lead them aspire the vision and mission of it. To put its vision-mission along with
its goals and objectives into practice, the institution has been endeavouring constantly. For the
purpose, the institution first makes its vision-mission, goal and objectives available to all its
stakeholders through the college website, Central Library and college prospectus, sign-boards
and orientation programmes.
The College runs seven courses of two programmes (B.A./ B.COM.) in two faculties
(ARTS and COMMERCE). The semester and CBCS systems have been implemented since
2012. In its wide range of courses, the college offers adequate academic flexibility to the students
in the choice of core and elective options.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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There are six programmes in B.A. and B.Com. Gujarati, Sanskrit, Englishand Economics
are taught as core compulsory subjects whereas Gujarati, Sanskrit, Psychology, are taught as
elective core subjects and Sociology, Economics and Psychology in Arts faculty. Accountancy,
Taxation, Statistics, Business Economics and Law ascore compulsory and Secretarial Practice,
Financial Accounting and Auditing as core elective are taught in Commerce faculty. The
institution is also a research centre of repute for Ph.D. students of English. The institution has the
environment conducive to research. It has fostered research culture after the shifting in the new
building with adequate infrastructural facilities.
At UG level, the papers of Soft-Skill and Foundation are taught to develop
interdisciplinary approach in, both, faculties and students.
Though curriculum designing and restructuring process is a part of affiliating university
academic council, the institution plays a vital role in it. Since last four academic years, total 03
out of 16 Faculties of the institution have actively rendered/been rendering their services either
as a member in different bodies and committees concerned with curriculum designing, planning
or execution. Suggestions of all stakeholders regarding quality improvements collected with the
help of proper mechanism are communicated to the concerned bodies of the university through
these representatives.
The institution ensures the relevance of curriculum and the programmes it runs through
consultations with the academic experts. To develop leadership skill and competence in the
students, the institution organizes various training programmes on Leadership and Personality
Development, Career Oriented Programmes. The students are also encouraged to participate in
various social activities through NSS. The academic audit of each department is constantly
conducted by the respective HOD with the help of the ‘ACADEMIC DAIRY’in the departmental
meetings. Institutionalization of all the activities is ensured by the Principal and the IQAC.
STRENGTHS:
1. A noble vision, clearly stated mission statement and clear objectives.
2. A well-established tradition that focuses on the sustenance and enhancement of
excellence.
3. Institutionalized feedback system: teacher evaluation by students, Exit survey, Alumnae
Employers’ and Parents’ feedback, suggestion box, and self-appraisal by faculty.
4. College website, Publication of ‘UDAN’ the College Magazine.
5. The environment conducive to research and the research oriented faculties.
WEAKNESSES:
1. Affiliation imposes constraint on curriculum design and academic flexibility.
2. The transition from the annual to the semester system left little time for extracurricular
and extension activities. Campus life has been affected heavily due to the pressure of
completing syllabi, conduct and assessment of internal and University examinations of
both the systems
OPERTUNITIES:
1. Value added courses and enrichment programmes can be introduced
2. A full-fledged training centre for competitive examinations can be initiated
CHALLENGES:
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1. Traditional programmes do not sufficiently meet the challenges of employability
2. Politicization of academic bodies at University level affects the quality of prescribed
syllabi and assessment procedure.
CRITERION II: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION
“Student Centric Teaching-Learning” is a traditionally established fact to yield the
outcome at its best. The institution ensures it through the proper mechanism it adopts.
The institution widely publicizes the programmes it runs and the transparency of its
admission process through proper channels like the College Website, Central Library, College
Prospectus, Sign-Boards, Local Channel Net-works and Orientation Programmes etc. The
enrolment profile is regularly reviewed by the HOI and admission committee and adequate
measures are taken to improve the process. The institution has an inclusive admission policy
catering to diverse student groups. 9.45% students are from SC, 7.47% are from ST and 54.60 %
students are from OBC categories of the total strength the college has. 16.48% are female
students enrolled in the college. The admission process is fully transparent and on the basis of
merit, irrespective of caste, creed or gender. It is in accordance with the statutory rules of
reservation and other policies of the University, the State Government and the UGC.
In the beginning of the academic year, the institution organises an Induction Programme
to greet and orient the fresher. Advanced and slow learners are identified from the merit list and
classroom interactions of the faculties with the students. The system of mentoring and personal
guidance is established for the clever and smart students to draw out the best within them. Weak
and differently-abled students are taken congenial care of organizing the remedial and
promotional trainings. Special considerations are given to the financially weak and down-trodden
students through fee concessions/scholarships, providing concession to the text books to all on
nominal depreciation charges under the Book-Bank Scheme. It is always taken care of that the
institutionalization of every activity should be to foster an inclusive ambience.
The institution meticulously plans and organizes its teaching schedules. Academic
Calendar and Time-tables are prepared well in advance and circulated to the faculties and
students on time. The syllabi copies are made available to them well in advance through the
library. The faculties prepare the planner of their teaching points timely in the Diary given to
them. Availability of prescribed texts and reference books is ensured in the library and these are
made easily accessible.
Student centred methods of teaching are adopted by the faculties. Along with the
traditional classroom teachings, experimental and participative teaching and learning is given
due weightage. To promote blended learning, the institution has formal linkage with (N-LIST)
INFLIBNET.
Latest technology is used by the faculty for effective teaching. Use of ICT is given
preference. Some of the faculties use PPT for effective teaching. E-learning resources like
BISAG are used frequently.
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To meet the academic and personal needs of the students, the institution follows the
mentor system. The students can contact any faculty any time for the guidance they seek for their
academic and personal needs. The faculty keep the record of the mentees in the diary. The student
representatives are given liberty to raise their issues regarding the students’ academic and
personal needs in the meetings of the Student Council.
The innovative and creative contribution of the faculty and students is given due
recognition. Seminars and Assignments at UG level in all programmes are integrated into the
learning programmes. Students’ participation in learning methods is also encouraged through
group discussions and classroom interactions, student-seminars, study tours, guided library work,
training in relevant software and e-learning. Students are also enthused to participate in seminars
and workshops organized by the Institution or the other Institutions. To support the teaching and
learning process and mould the learners into good human beings, various co-curricular, extra-
curricular and extension activities are organized under the auspices of the ‘Vidhyarthi Sajjata
Shibir’ and ‘NSS’.
Teachers’ feedbacks are analysed and their constructive suggestions are taken into
consideration for improvement of the quality of teaching-learning process.
Though the government policies of recruitments are hostile, the institution ensures
adequate and timely appointment of temporary/visiting teaching and non-teaching employees
bearing financial expenses itself. The selection process of the faculty is fully transparent and in
accordance with the directives of the University, the State Government and the UGC. All the
faculty members are highly qualified as per norms. 50% of the faculties are already Ph.D. and
20% of them are pursuing research. Two teachers are recognized research guides.
To keep pace with the fast developing world and to nourish the subject awareness,
faculties frequently attend university/state/national/international level seminars / workshops and
present their papers enthusiastically. They also publish their research articles/papers in well-
known research journals. The teachers are continuously appraised in their own teaching abilities
by the institution on the basis of students’ feedback. Some of faculties have participated in live
teaching programmes like BISAG.
To fortify the teaching-learning process, the faculties make frequent use of audio-visual
aids and other teaching aids like films, models and charts. ICT facilities are improved to make
the learning process more student-friendly. Separate TV is established in DELL to facilitate
students to watch live teaching programmes like SANDHAN initiated by State Government and
telecast by BISAG through satellite. Free and easy access internet facility is made available for
students at Central Library for strengthening their learning process.There are over 40 computers
and 02 Laptops in the various offices, staff room, I.Q.A.C. Computer Lab. and library with
internet connectivity.
Evaluation processes are timely and clearly communicated to all the stakeholders through
the website, the college prospectus, calendar, various notices circulated in classrooms and
displayed on the noticeboards. The institution strictly adheres to the academic calendar of both
the university and the institution itself. The CBCS pattern and semester system have been adopted
and assimilated for all the U.G. programmes. The internal evaluation includes attendance
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(regularity), conduct, assignment, seminars, Viva-voce and internal examination. Overall
continuous evaluation system is adopted and implemented to draw out the learning outcomes. To
remove examination fever and to boost the students’ innate ability, study material and question
banks are provided to the students by the faculty members.
It is observed that compared to the average result of the affiliating university, the result of
the institution in any examination has most of the time remained almost near to it. Two students
from Gujarati Department and two students from Sanskrit Department of the institution have
remained toppers in the university examinations and a number of the students had first class in
the university examinations. The institution has a very well-established and healthy tradition of
rewarding the best performers in all, curricular, co-curricular and extension activities in its annual
function.
STRENGTHS:
1. Moderate infrastructure
2. Well Diversified and Transparent Process of Admissions and Appointments
3. Efficient and dedicated faculty
4. Research thrust in faculty
5. Increasing GER of SC,ST, OBC Students
6. Orientation conducted for newly admitted students
7. Remedial coaching
8. ICT enabled teaching-learning process
9. Students’ good track record in sports at University Interuniversity and National levels
10. Authentic evaluation system
11. Conduct of internal on time strictly according to the University norms and timely
declaration of results thereof
12. Institutionalized feedback system for almost all stake holders
13. University ranks, high pass percentage and negligible dropout rate
14. Good network of Management and teachers with stakeholders
15. Gender sensitization and environmental consciousness imparted to students
16. Encouraging sound traditional values and spirit of oneness among staff and students
WEAKNESSES:
1. Less utilization of modern technology/IT for research activities
2. lack of formal placement services
3. Insufficient facilities for students and faculties for internet access
4. Poor access of library resources by all stake holders
OPPORTUNITIES:
5. Large scope for expanding academic activities
6. Wide scope for serving nation promoting socially and economically backward
students and gender parity to meet its equity goal
7. Scope for enhancement of access to internet and SOUL-INFLIBNET software
8. Encouragement of activities of career guidance cell
9. Encouragement to the cultural activities for the students
10. Need for more national and international publications
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11. Introduction of need based and professional courses
12. Creation of computer facilities for all departments (Teaching and Administrative)
13. Expansion of library activities
14. Expansion of social activities
CHALLENGES:
1. Uninspiring attitude of the government for recruitments
2. Poor quality concern of education at below UG level
3. Socially, economically and educationally heterogeneous and aimless group of
learners
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
Several measures have been taken to promote research culture among both staff and students.
One important landmark achievement in this regard is the recognition of the Departments of
English as Research Centre. The English Department has currently seven research scholars under
two guides. One of the most noticeable things regarding the Gujarati Department is that the Ex
Principal of the college, Dr.Kishorsinh Solanki is a prominent literary artist and two research
scholars have already completed their doctorate on his literary works. So in this sense the faculty
of the Institution has been the source of the research itself.
Of the regular 16 faculty, 8 are Ph D holders and 4 are pursuing Ph. D, 2 faculties were
awarded Ph. Ds during the period. 4 faculties were encouraged to utilize the FDP to help prepare
proposals for their Minor Research Projects. Five faculties submitted Minor Research project
proposals out of which two were sanctioned. During the last five years, one faculty completed
his minor research projects and four have submitted the proposals. There are two Research
Guides in the Institution. Some faculty members render their services as members and reviewers
in the Editorial Board of various research journals and boards.
The period also witnessed a rise in paper presentations and publications in peer reviewed
journals. Four faculties were invited as resource persons and for extension lectures.Three States
and one national level seminar were organized by the institution during the last five years.
Assignments in UG courses that carry weightage for internal assessment is also made
mandatory by the University. Faculty and students are enthused to participate in workshops,
seminars and conferences. This imbibes research culture in both the faculty and the students.
The library is equipped with a research journals for the faculty. A separate Research Section in
Central library is developed which consists of many theses and bound-back volumes of research
journals. Internet facility and INFLIBNET facility for reference work are available for faculty
and students.
The Institution also offers platform for creative and research activities through various
ways one of them is the literary monthly magazine ‘SHABADSAR’ which is published by
college for the last ten years. Apart from it, the students are given a space for expression in the
yearly magazine of the college, UDAN.
Extension is a prerogative of the Institution, and elaborate efforts are made to render
service to the local community, society and the nation. There are extension programmes initiated
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by the students, faculty, Departments, Institution and by various Cells and Units like the NSS,
C.W.D.C., Sports and so on. The extension programmes may be categorized as academic, social,
and environmental.
Various extension activities are under taken in collaboration with the TCS, C-DAC, Govt.
of Gujarat, Shri. Dugari Garasiya SevaSamaj Trust, Gandhinagar. MOUs with Mahila Arts
College, Gandhinagar and P.D.P.U.Gandhinagar have been signed for various academic/research
activities and faculty/students exchange programmes.
Strengths:
1. One Research Centre: English
2. Research ambience created through seminars, workshops, visiting subject experts, and so
on
3. Increase in publications in refereed journals and paper presentations by faculty in the last
five years
4. Faculty are members in various professional bodies
5. Encouragement to Students to participate in seminars and personality development
programmes, etc.
6. One minor project is completed and two are sectioned in the last five years.
7. Publication of the literary magazine ‘Shabdasar’ with ISSN NO. 2249-2933
Weaknesses:
1. Paucity of fund
2. Time constraint to attend conferences, workshops, and other research oriented training
3. Institution is not fully cop up with the Industry linkages for research
4. No flexibility in work load for the faculty who take up projects.
5. Data is not maintained
Opportunities:
1. Consultation services to be institutionalized and developed into an income generating
source
2. Students to use opportunities for research activities outside the Institution
3. Intensify collaboration with other organizations
4. PG Departments should be introduced to upgrade the research activities
5. Potential for collaborative academic ventures with other academic centres in the city
6. Potential for international research collaborations
Challenges:
1. Time constraint has a bearing on the realization of research culture among the students
2. Semestrization increased academic load and left little time for research activity.
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCE
Located in the capital of Gujarat known as Green city, the institution can boast of a calm
and peaceful campus ideal for scholarly pursuit and creative and artistic endeavour. In the campus
of 70109 sq. meters, the Institution possesses one of the finest infrastructures that adequately
meet the academic and extra academic requirements. In addition to the main academic building,
it has a well-furnished administrative wing situated between A-wing and B-wing. The building
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have C.W.D.C. room/ Girls’ room, Sports room, Seminar Hall, Canteen, IQAC room NSS room
and the Digital Educational Language Laboratory (DELL)/Computer Lab with the facilities of
36 computers.
The expansion of infrastructure is very much in line with the growing demand for
academic and other purposes. There has been an increase in technology equipments with the
addition of 40 computers, 02 Laptops, 02 Projectors to modernize and update classrooms and CC
TV Cameras etc.There has also been an increased integration of educational technology with
internet facility for students and administrative office. The library is rich enough with 7618
books, 06 Research Journals, 17 periodicals and 02 encyclopaedias. Apart from this, it has a
separate Book-Bank Scheme to provide necessary textbooks and 158 reference books to the
students at nominal depreciation charges. The Library is also rich in e-materials. There are 54
educational CDs/DVDs in the Library. The issue of books will also be computerized very soon.
The library is accessible from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm. The Library possesses sitting capacity of 50
students for reading.
The administrative office is fully computerized with LAN, internet facility, and office
management software facility. Apart from this, the institution has Wi-Fi through Routers,
Photocopier Machines, Television, Printers and Scanners and Power Backups. Regular
maintenance and repairs of facilities is undertaken.
The Institution monitors nicely the adequacy and optimum use of facilities available to
maintain the quality of academic and other programmes.
Strengths:
1. Spacious class rooms.
2. Education technology constantly enhanced
3. A well-equipped Seminar Hall, DELL, separate rooms for C.W.D.C., N.S.S.,
I.Q.A.C., Girls and a conference room and a Management Office.
4. Meticulously planned expansion and addition of infrastructure so as to sustain and
enhance the ambience of the campus
5. Eco friendly and a green campus
6. Resourceful Library
Weaknesses:
1. Lack of space for Departmental rooms and libraries
2. Shortage of funds
3. Facility of barcode is not introduced in the Library yet
4. Government’s uninspiring policies to recruit support staff
5. Lack of computers, journals and reference books in the library
Opportunities:
1. To provide more systems to students to enhance e-learning
2. To make more facilities for ICT
3. Automation of student and staff attendance
4. To step up solar energy system for electrification
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Challenges:
1. Maintenance of infrastructure expensive
2. Repairing delays due to lack of external expertise
3. Underfunding and understaffing
4. More utilization of solar power
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
Students are the main stakeholders of any Institution. The Institution provides extensive
academic and extra academic support in order to ensure all round excellence and competence in
these stake holders. The Institution has an adequate and resourceful student support system to
meet its main goals and objectives. The co-curricular, extracurricular, and extension activities
are designed meticulously to augment the vision of the founder members of the Institution that
the campus time should be the holistic education time.
The quality sustenance in academic excellence is always a prime concern of the institution
and it is evident from consistently laudable pass percentage, University ranks and remarkable
improvement in performance each year as evidenced from the University examination results.
The student progression to higher level programmes, vocational programmes or employment is
encouraged and monitored. The Career Guidance Cell provide guidance, counselling and
orientation. The Cell encourages students to clear state and national level tests like the Talati,
TET, TAT, GPSC, SLET, BANKING, UGC/NET ASI, PSI etc. It also encourages the socially
backward class students (SC, ST, and OBC) to clear such state and national level tests. The
Career Guidance Cell prepares merit basis list of successful students and sends the list of
qualified students frequently to different companies like TCS when their requirement for
placement arises. Training programmes for preparation of various competitive examinations are
organized. Remedial courses are held so that weak students may be provided sufficient help.
Students are also enthused to participate in Seminars and Students’ Development Programmes
organized either by the college or the other colleges.
The Principal of the college at the beginning of the academic year forms Student Council.
The main Moto for the formation of such council is to make the students realize that the
Institution is for the students, by the students and through the students. The Institution organizes
various programmes such as Welcome cum Orientation Programme, Felicitation and Valediction
Programme. It holds meetings with the student representatives time and again to collect
suggestions and arrest grievances. It works on the positive suggestions collected from the
representatives of the students regarding quality sustenance and improvements. It also works to
channelize the arrested grievances to the concerned. The Principal and the Administrative Staff
of the college orient the students on various scholarships. Government Scholarships are made
available timely to the students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped
categories.
A large number of college students have participated in University-State-regional level
sports. Every year the institution achieves championships in 3-4 sports at university level and
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National level and about five students are selected for participation at Inter University Level
sports.
Students are enthused to participate in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
through Cultural Committee, NSS and various departments. Students are also encouraged to
participate in various activities/competitions held by the College, the University and the State
Government.
Other support systems include a Grievance Redressal Cell, Anti Ragging Cell, Women’s
Development Cell, Parent-Teacher Association, and Alumnae Association and so on.
Programmes are held consistently for Gender sensitization.
Soft-skill Courses and Foundation Courses are also the parts of the regular syllabi.
The institution collects feedback from students through feedback form and suggestion
boxes for improving the performance and quality of the institutional provisions.
Strengths:
1. Extensive support for academic and extra-academic activities
2. Meticulous design of co-curricular, extracurricular, and extension activities
3. Guidance, counselling and orientation through Career Counselling Cell and
Administrative Staff
4. Formation of Student Council
5. Activities through Committee to provide platform to draw out skills and talents from the
students
6. Laudable performance in Sports at University, Interuniversity and National level
7. Grievance Redressal Cell, Anti Ragging Cell, Suggestion box, Feedback mechanism,
Women’s development Cell and other supportive systems
8. Support for slow learners, and encouragement for advanced learners
9. Experiential learning through Study tour, field trips
10. Very supportive and well associated PTA, Alumnae and retired faculty
Weaknesses:
1. Time constraint due to unwieldy syllabus, elaborate assessment system
2. Delay in conduct of University examinations and declaration of results
3. Delay in admission procedure of the University
4. Data is not maintained
Opportunities:
1. Student exchange programme
2. Attract students from other states to step up student diversity
Challenges:
1. Student progression to be better oriented and monitored
2. Clubs and Forums to be made more active and to be extended
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Vision and Mission of the Institution to shape a better future for mankind by producing
integrity-driven individuals and socially responsible persons who benefit humanity/society in the
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long run. And to emphasize on all round development of the students by fostering creative
activities to serve the local, regional and global needs of the society-are well defined. With the
passing of time, the education policy of higher education in India has witnessed a revamping
change. Creating better men and women has not remained the sole purpose of higher education
in the present time. It has become necessary for any Institution to produce students to fulfil and
compete with the demands of the global world. For the purpose, the Institution has tried to review
its aims, objectives and resources time and again, and update them gradually.
The accreditation process that has been implemented by UGC through NAAC has
become a beckoning light to serve aims and objectives of the institution better in the present-day
scenario. It has become a torchbearer to the thrust areas of the present education and created a
new and elevated vision to be looked at with its objectives of Access, Equity and Quality in
higher education. Increasing GER of the students from SC, ST and OBC categories and the
female students in all categories of the Institution is well in line with these objectives of NAAC.
The institution has a rich tradition of visionary and arbitrary leadership that has whorled
and enhanced the Institution to the phenomenal growth, development and good will. It has a well-
defined participatory organizational structure that operates with top down and bottom up
approach. The decentralized organizational structure has different units of statutory and non-
statutory bodies. The Governing Body of the management is the prime authority of the Institution.
It includes the Chairman, Members, Accountant, Advisors, Principal, Vice-Principal and HODs.
Quality control policies of the Institution are framed and implemented by the Governing Body.
The Principal chosen by the Management adhering to the norms of the State Government, the
University and the UGC administrates the College in tune with the policies and guidelines of the
Institution. Statutory powers are invested to take decisions for academic and administrative
matters. The Principal finalizes the decisions pertaining to academic and administrative matters
in a participatory manner in consultation with the Governing Body, or as the situation demands
with the Committee formed for the purpose, IQAC, Staff Association, Student Council, PTA,
etc. With the increase in GER, the post of the Vice Principal is specially created by the
management to assist the Principal. If the situation demands general Staff meeting is held to view
and consider faculty suggestions. This facilitates smooth and effective dissemination of
information and execution of resolution.
IQAC designs the quality policy and plan of action carefully for its effective
implementation, monitoring and evaluation. IQAC consists of Management representatives,
HOI, Coordinator, Senior Faculty Members, Student and Alumni representatives, and
Educationalists. Various committees are constituted by the Principal for better and well organized
implementation of the plan of action framed by IQAC. The committees also conduct and monitor
curricular, extra–curricular and extension activities. Their performance is evaluated by top
leadership from time to time. Students’ representation is given prime importance as Student
Council play a very vital role in all these activities.
Autonomy at all level- Management to Principal, Principal to HODs and Faculty, HOD
to faculty and Principal to Office Superintendent and other employees- is the biggest strength of
the Institution.
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Feedback system for all stakeholders is in practice and constructive suggestions collected
through it are always taken into consideration. SWOC analysis for every department is also an
integrated part to review quality measures.
Donation from students is not in practice in the Institution. Fees collected from the
students are always as per rules and regulations of the State Government and the affiliating
University.
Strengths:
1. Participatory management system
2. Well defined Vision, Mission and Objectives
3. An IQAC which is committed to quality sustenance and enhancement
4. Well-designed plan of action and its proper implementation, monitoring and evaluation
5. Authority delegated to various committees
6. Regular meetings of all Committees to plan, execute and review performance
7. Supporting and inspiring Management
8. A work culture that is handed down to succeeding generations as a legacy
9. Staff grievances negligible
10. Active participation of Student Council in all activities
11. Effective feedback system
Weaknesses:
1. Underfunding
2. Not a permanent appointment of a Principal
3. Delay in sanctioning and approval of staff position
4. Feedback system has to be improved
5. Lack of periodicals meetings of IQAC
Opportunities:
1. Staff welfare schemes to be introduced
2. Faculty empowerment through exposure to world class Institution
3. Autonomy in all spheres
Challenges:
1. To meet the requirements of autonomy.
2. To cope with the poor economic resources.
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
The Institution is highly concerned about and proactive in its response to the changes that
are taking place at local, national and global scenario through various innovative practices.
The large campus the Institution has, is eco-friendly, green and clean. The campus has a
lush green garden and raw of various trees on the both sides of the entry road to the main building.
Awareness programmes regarding social, cultural, gender, health and hygienic issues are
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organized frequently. The Institution is concerned solely with the programmes on humanities,
social sciences and commerce, so it has the least concern with the removal and discard of
hazardous chemicals, e-waste and waste water treatment.
Inclusive practices of the institution to impart holistic education are inherent in the
system. The Institution is surrounded by the heterogeneous mass of every class, particularly SC,
ST, OBC and economically backward. And hence, special attention is given to this mass. Equity,
Access, Quality and Social Justice are the elements institutionalized through special attention to
the weaker sections and promotion of the representation of women in all activities. Social work
and outreach activities, adaptation of villages for rehabilitation work and educational assistance,
tree plantation, etc. are the best practices the Institution has; to inculcate value based social
responsibility and good citizenship amongst the student community.
However, the following two are the best innovative practices the Institution can boast of
and through these the spirit of social service, nationalism, humanism, eagerness to academic
pursuits and scholarly attitude are developed.
(1) The first and foremost Best Practice of the institution is……
Optimum Utilization of the Campus
(2) The second Best Practice of the institution is…….
Save Water, Shun Plastic Campaign
Strengths:
1. Eco-friendly, green and clean campus
2. Organization of awareness programmes regarding social, cultural, gender, health and
hygienic issues
3. Elements like equity, access, quality and social justice are institutionalized
4. Promotion to women representation in all activities
5. Importance to social activities
6. Importance of student-participation in extension activities
Weaknesses:
1. Little scope for innovative practices due to semesterization
2. Lack of creative exuberance in stakeholders
3. Lack of society oriented activities
Opportunities:
1. More infrastructural facilities to meet any creative idea.
2. By introducing innovative practices there are better chances to encourage the
heterogeneous group of students to meet the global requirements in higher education
Challenges:
1. Heterogeneous group of students.
2. Semesterization leaves little time for any such activities.
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B. Profile of the Affiliated /Constituent College
1. Name and address of the college:
2. For communication:
Designation Name
Telephone
with STD
code
Mobile Fax Email
Principal
Dr.
Rucha A.
Brahmbh
att
O: 079-
74360669996
R:989816246
7
9898162
467 ----
rabrahmbhatt@gmail.co
m
Vice
Principal
Prof.
Nitendra
N. Patel
O: 079-
74360669996
R:972720730
7
9727207
307 ---
nitendra45patel@gmail.
com
Steering
Committee
Coordinator
Dr.
Kamal
Dave
O: 079-
7436069996
R:832052420
4
9427319
279 --- kamal_tirth@yahoo.com
3. Status of the of Institution :
Affiliated College
Constituent College
Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution:
a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education
b. By shift
i. Regular
ii. Day
iii. Evening
5. Is it a recognized minority institution?
Yes
No
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary
evidence.
Name: Samarpan Arts and Commerce College, Gandhinagar.
Address: Near KH-7 Circle, Sector-28, Gandhinagar - 382028.
City: Gandhinagar Pin: 382028 State: Gujarat
Website Self Study Report, March 2017. www.samarpancollege.org
Table of Contents
Page No
Executive summary .................................................................................................................... 4
Criterion- Wise Analysis: ........................................................................................................... 8
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects .............................................................................................................
8
1.1. Curriculum Planning and Implementation ................................................................ 8
1.2. Academic Flexibility .............................................................................................. 13
1.3. Curriculum Enrichment .......................................................................................... 16
1.4. Feedback System .................................................................................................... 20
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation ..............................................................................
23
2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile ................................................................................. 23
2.2. Catering to Diverse Needs of Students ................................................................... 29
2.3. Teaching-Learning Process ..................................................................................... 34
2.4. Teacher Quality ....................................................................................................... 44
2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms ............................................................................ 50
2.6. Student performance and Learning Outcomes ....................................................... 55
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ........................................................................
61
Nil
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6. Source of funding:
Government
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 15/06/1996 (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a
constituent college)
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Remarks
(If any)
i. 2 (f)
Change in the Name
07/11/2007
28/08/2015
F,No.8-
49/2014(CPPI/C)
ii. 12 (B) 07/11/2007 -do-
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC
(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) : Not Applicable
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by
the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No
9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition: N.A.(dd/mm/yyyy)
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency …………NA………… and
Date of recognition: ………NA………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
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Location * Semi-urban
Campus area in sq. meter 70109 sq. meter
Built up area in sq. meter 2581.82 sq. meter
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers
or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with
other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the
facilities covered under the agreement.
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities
Sports facilities
play ground
swimming pool x
gymnasium x
Hostel
Boys’ hostel x
i. Number of hostels
ii. Number of inmates
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
Girls’ hostel x
i. Number of hostels
ii. Number of inmates
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
Working women’s hostel x
i. Number of inmates
ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available --
cadre wise)
Cafeteria --
Health centre –
First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance…….
Health centre staff –
Qualified doctor Full time Part-time
Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops x
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff x
Animal house x
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Biological waste disposal x
Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage
Solid waste management facility
Waste water management x
Water harvesting
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)
SR.
No.
Programm
e Level
Name of
the
Program
me/
Course
Durati
on
Entry
Qualifica
tion
Mediu
m of
instruct
ion
Sanctioned/app
roved Student
strength
No. of
stude
nts
admit
ted
1.
Under-
Graduate
B.A 3 years 12th Pass Gujarati 1070 1070
B.COM. 3 years 12th Pass Gujarati 472 472
2. Post-
Graduate
- - - - - -
3.
Integrated
Programme
s P G
- - - - - -
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes No Number -
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,
Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding
programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects
for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Particulars UG PG Research
Science - - -
Arts 06 - 01
Commerce 01 - -
Any Other not covered above
- - -
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16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc,
MA, M.Com…)
a. annual system
b. semester system
c. trimester system
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach
c. Any other ( specify and provide details)
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:………………………..
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)……NA…………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………………………………
Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:……………………
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
-
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20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching faculty
Non-
teaching
staff
Technical
staff
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F
Sanctioned by the
UGC / University /
State Government
Recruited
05 04 03 02 02 00 00 00
Yet to
recruit
02 03 00 00
Sanctioned by the
Management/society
or other authorized
bodies
Recruited
04
09
15
Yet to recruit 03 05
*M-Male *F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate Professor Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Ph.D. -- -- 04 03 -- 01 08
M.Phil. -- -- -- -- 01 - 01
PG -- -- 02 01 01 01 15
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M.Phil. -- -- -- -- -- 01 01
PG -- -- -- -- 01 01 02
Part-time teachers
Ph.D. -- -- -- -- -- -- --
M.Phil. 01
PG 01 02
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic
years.
Categories Year 2013-14 Year 2014-15 Year 2015-16 Year 2016-17
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 126 18 130 27 131 40 116 42
ST 178 37 180 38 114 32 94 30
OBC 641 82 725 80 811 106 815 93
General 493 72 498 71 511 91 367 108
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Others (PH) 09 --- 03 --- 01 --- --- 01
24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: (2016-17)
Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same state where the
college is located
1664 - - - -
Students from other states of India 01 - - - -
NRI students - - - - -
Foreign students - - - - -
Total 1665 - - - -
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG PG
26. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled)
(a) including the salary component
(b) excluding the salary component
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?
Yes No
If yes,
a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of
another University
Yes No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
c) Number of programmes offered
0
200
400
600
800
1000
Year 2013-14 Year 2014-15 Year 2015-16 Year 2016-17
SC
ST
OBC
General
Others (PH)
- 15.96%
Rs. 550/-
Rs.12745/-
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d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
Yes No
28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered
Programmes Course Student-Teacher Ratio
B.A.
English 29:1
Gen. English 225:1
Gujarati 207:1
Sanskrit 57:1
Economics 135:1
Sociology 192:1
Psychology 313:1
B.COM. 171:1
Gen. English 171:1
29. Is the college applying for
Accréditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment:
(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to
re-accreditation)
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)
Cycle 1: …………………….(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result
Cycle 2: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..
Cycle 3: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an
annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year.
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination
days)
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC 23/06/2016 (dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.
N.A.
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not
include explanatory/descriptive information)
190
212
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CRITERION: I
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
KEY ASPECTS
1.1Curriculum Planning and Implementation
(For Affiliated/Constituent Colleges)
1.2 Academic flexibility
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.4 Feedback System
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CRITERION – I
CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
The Vision of the institution
To shape a better future for mankind by producing integrity-driven individuals and socially
responsible persons who benefit humanity/society in the long run.
The Mission of the institution
To care for the educational needs of the students from remote areas of the state.
To emphasize on all round development of the students by fostering creative activities to serve
the local, regional and global needs of the society.
Objectives
1) To organize various literary and cultural activities for students to enable them to achieve
better understanding of life.
2) To undertake such educational activities as to enable students to achieve all round
development.
3) To train the students in sports and games and to provide them with various facilities for
physical training and set high excellence in this field.
4) To educate the students to remain indebted to society and the nation as a whole and to
prepare them to face the challenges of modern times.
5) To equip the students of every department with the latest library facilities so that they
achieve the high ideals of higher education.
In order to communicate the objectives of the institution to the students, teachers, staff
and other stake holders, the following steps are taken by the institution:
(a) In the very beginning of the academic session of the year, the institution prepares
its academic calendar in accordance with the academic calendar of the affiliating
university Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The academic calendar, comprising
of various activities to be undertaken throughout the year is made and the students,
faculty members and other stake holders are informed about the same.
(b) An induction programme for the newly admitted students is organized by the
college at the start of the new academic year in which the Principal of the college,
faculty members, staff and the new students of the college are invited. The
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students are informed about the functioning of the college and the expectation
from the students in realizing the objectives of the institution.
(c) The vision and mission of the institution are displayed in the college premises in
such a way that the students read them properly and realize their responsibilities
in fulfilling the goals of the institution.
(d) The rules and regulations of the college are put up on the Students’ notice board
and also in the college campus, so that the students realize the importance of
discipline in the college premises. Strict action is taken against any breach of rules
formulated by the college authorities.
At the beginning of the academic year, a meeting of all the heads of the departments is
convened by the Principal of the college for the effective implementation of the curriculum.
Discussions are held to prepare the strategies of implementation of the curricula. Suggestions
from all concerned are invited to maximize the advantages of the syllabi and other ancillary
courses which could be initiated in the new academic year. The meetings are periodically
held throughout the year to assess the progress of students. The efforts are made at all
possible levels to make the curricula and the syllabus more relevant and student-oriented.
On the basis of feedback generated through previous year students and stakeholders, the
college deploys action plan to rectify the shortcomings thereby improving the teaching
learning process.
.
The meetings of the Principal of the college with the staff members are regularly held
throughout the year with the sole intention of improving the teaching-learning process and
gathering suggestions regarding key aspects for the development of the college. The I/C
Principal of the College, Dr. Rucha A. Bhrahmbhatt, proves to be a connecting link between
the faculty members of the college and Gandhinagar Charitable Trust. She becomes
instrumental in the sharing of ideas with the members of Trust. The focus of the college is on
the overall development of the youth encompassing their intellectual, social and cultural
development.
In the beginning of the academic year, Time Table Committee constituted by the Principal
of the college prepares the Time Table of the entire college covering all the subjects – Core,
Elective, Foundations and Soft skill. The committee, through the recommendations made by
the Principal and I.Q.A.C., prepares a time table to be followed by all the faculty members
in the new academic year. An academic calendar is also prepared by the academic calendar
committee coordinated by Dr. Dipak Pandya (Gujarati) at the initiation of the new academic
year in which a detailed programme regarding seminars, workshops, internal tests, co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities is chalked out. The college arranges Induction
Programme (Praveshotsav) to welcome the newly admitted students. In the programme, the
Head of all the departments introduce the faculty members of their respective departments
and give a brief history of their departments; talk about their expectations from the students
and provide information regarding resources available to the students so that the students can
avail the facilities available to them and thereby accomplish their goals of life.
The system of syllabi has undergone a sweeping change in the last Four years. The credit
points are allotted to each paper. Among them the core paper carries 4 credits, the Elective
papers also carries 4 credits, but the foundation compulsory papers, Soft skills and elective
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papers carry two credits each. The numbers of lectures depending upon the credit points are
arranged in every subject. Normally for Core Papers, four lectures every week are arranged,
and for Elective, Foundation and Soft Skills papers, two lectures are arranged in a week. The
strategy of completing the syllabus includes lectures, discussions, unit tests and assignments
by students. On the basis of participation of students in all such compulsory activities and
their performance in the assignments analyzed at the end of the Semester by the respective
department, the internal marks of the students are calculated.
At times, the students find difficulty with certain topics prescribed in the syllabus and are
unable to gather the material for the said topics, then in such cases, the faculty members of
the respective subjects provide comprehensive notes to the students related to the topic of
difficulty which turn out to be of great help in the preparation of their examination. Moreover
if the syllabus is not completed in the stipulated time, then extra lectures are arranged so that
the course could be completed with due satisfaction of the teacher and student as well. As a
part of Continuous Internal Assessment Program, a vigilant eye is kept on all the students to
monitor their progress. Among them, the slow learners are identified and necessary steps are
taken to elevate their progress by organizing remedial classes and by giving them some
special training in the areas of difficulty faced by them. The faculty members are encouraged
to participate in the Orientation, Refresher and Short term courses; various seminars,
workshops and conferences conducted by various institutes.
Since the college is affiliated to Gujarat University, it has to follow the guidelines
formulated by the University. The Curriculum is prepared by the expert committees
constituted by the University authorities and sent to the respective colleges. The college is
bound to follow the prescribed syllabus and the academic calendar prepared by the
University. The university specifies the details regarding duration of the semester, method
of evaluation and examination system to be followed by the members of all the colleges
affiliated to the University. The contributions of the members of Board of Studies Dr.
J.S.Prajapati (Commerce), Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt (English) and Dr. Hemant Vaishnav
(Sanskrit) have been exemplary.
The college encourages the faculty members to attend the Faculty Enhancement
Programmes conducted by various agencies. Also the in-house discussions are held regarding
the matters discussed in the Orientation, Refresher and FDP Programmes attended by the
faculty members at various places. In order to kindle the research temperament and develop
research culture in the institution, the faculty members are encouraged to become members
of Professional Research Bodies and also get the membership of prominent libraries. In this
way, the college constantly motivates the teachers to improve teaching skills, ultimately
benefitting the students at large.
The Chairman and the members of the Board of Studies of various subjects of Gujarat
University, Ahmedabad formulate the syllabus as per UGC guidelines and the affiliated
colleges have to follow it. As a result, it is the duty of the teachers of the various departments
of the college to fulfil the aims and objectives of the concerned syllabus by teaching the
students well and by helping the students achieve excellence in knowledge and performing
well at the examinations. Since two years, Choice Based Credit System has been
implemented and the Semester System has been introduced at the U.G. and P.G. level by the
university. In view of the altered system, the new syllabi are credit-oriented. They have been
given shape by the members of the Board of Studies. It helps them in providing a platform
where the needs and requirements of the students can be best addressed and represented. Dr.
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Rucha A. Bhrambhatt and Prof. Vaibhav Kothari (Department of English) have played a
crucial role in designing the syllabus of Core Compulsory and Core Elective English for
Semester I & II respectively in the current academic year 2016-17.
In the wake of the move to introduce uniformity in syllabi of all the universities of Gujarat, Dr.
Rucha A. Bhrambhatt (English) rendered her service as a subject expert in the subject of English.
The institution ensures the stated objectives of the curriculum through the critical analysis of:
Performance of students in the examination, their grades in the examination, quality of
project work, assignments and their participation in the classroom activities.
Participation of faculty members in seminars, conferences, workshops and their
interaction with various research bodies.
Cumulative Performance of the institution comprising of Toppers students of the college,
success rate of students in competitive examination conducted by various bodies and the
total placement of the students – both in-campus, out-campus and on self-employed basis.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
The goal of our institution is to divert the energy of youth towards constructive activities;
imparting shape to the dreams and talents of the individuals and motivate them towards
research activities and developing an atmosphere that is conductive for education.
The following programme options are available at our college.
1. The Faculty of Arts
Studies offered as:
Core Compulsory Subjects: Gujarati, English, Sanskrit, Economics.
Elective subjects: Gujarati, Sanskrit, Sociology and Psychology.
Subject Elective Subjects: Sociology and Economics
2. The Faculty of Commerce:
Core Compulsory Subjects: Business Economics, Human Resource
Management, Accountancy, Business Communication, Taxation, General
English
Core Elective Subjects: Financial Accounting, Statistics, Marketing,
Subject Elective: Accounting, Auditing and Secretarial Practice
The college offers Choice Based Credit System in the B.A. and B.COM. programmes
offered by the college. Each programme comprises of Core papers, Elective papers, Subject
Elective, Foundation Course, Soft Skill, General English and Compulsory Indian Language
Sanskrit (B.A. Semester-I&II) in all the six semesters at Under Graduate Level in the Arts as
well as the Commerce Faculty respectively.
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Subjects Offered By College in B.A. Degree Programme Year:- 2013-14 onwards
Sr.
No. Name Of The Paper Name Of The Subject
1 General English General English (Semester I to VI)
2 Compulsory Indian Language Sanskrit (Semester I & II)
3 Core Compulsory- 101 / 102 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
4 Elective Course-I- 101 /102 Gujarati, Sanskrit, Psychology, Sociology.
5 Elective Course- II -101 Sociology and Economics
6 Core Compulsory- 111 /112 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
7 Elective Course-I- 111 /112 Gujarati, Sanskrit, Psychology, Sociology.
8 Elective Course-II-111 Sociology and Economics
9 Core Compulsory- 201 /202/203 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
10 Elective Course- 201 /202 Gujarati, Sanskrit, Psychology, Sociology.
11 Core Compulsory- 211/212/213 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
12 Elective Course- 211 /212 Gujarati, Sanskrit, Psychology, Sociology.
13 Core Compulsory- 301
/302/303/304/305 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
14 Core Compulsory- 311
/312/313/314/315 English, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Economics.
15 Foundation Course Details are listed below
16 Soft Skills Details are listed below
The students can choose any subject from a wide range of subjects offered for Foundation
Course (F.C.) and Soft Skill course (S.S.) –
Sr.
No
Semester Foundation Course Soft Skills
1. I 1. Writing Skills in Gujarati
2. Indian Epic Tradition
Indian Constitution
2. II Environmental Studies Sports and Practice
3 III
Travel and Tourism First Aid and Emergency
Care
4 IV Vedas and Upanishad
Structure of Indian Society
5 V Gandhian philosophy
Child Counselling
6 VI Fundamental Rights and
Duties
Indian Tribal Culture
Subjects Offered By College in B.Com. Degree Programme Year:- 2013-14 onwards:
B.Com. Semester Sr. No. Name of The Paper Subject Name
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I
1 Foundation Course Details of it is listed below
2 Core Course-101 Fundamentals of Business
Economics-I
3 Core Course-102 Human Resource Management
4 Core Course-103 Accountancy-I
5 Core Course- 104 Communication in Business
6 Core Course- 105 General English
7 Core Elective-101 (A) Financial Accounting-1
8 Subject Elective (SE)-101
(I) Secretarial Practice-1
9 Soft Skill Details of it is listed below
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I
1 Foundation Course
2 Core Course-106 Fundamentals of Business
Economics-II
3 Core Course-107 Fundamentals of Marketing
Management
4 Core Course-108 Accountancy-II
5 Core Course- 109 Business Correspondence
6 Core Course- 110 General English
7 Core Elective-102 (A) Financial Accounting-2
8 Subject Elective (SE)-102
(I) Secretarial Practice-2
9 Soft Skill Details of it is listed below
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III
1 Foundation Course Details of it is listed below
2 Core Course-201 Economics of Government
Finances
3 Core Course-202 Indian Financial System
4 Core Course-203 Texation-1
5 Core Course- 204 Commercial Communication
6 Core Course- 205 Fundamental Statestics-1
7 Core Elective-201 (A) Cost Accounting-1
8 Subject Elective -202(A) Corporate Account
9 Soft Skill
Details of it is listed below
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1 Foundation Course Details of it is listed below
2 Core Course-206 Economics of Growth and
Development
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3 Core Course-207 Production Management
Core Course-208 Taxation-2
5 Core Course- 209 Organizational
Communication
6 Core Course- 210 Fundamental Statestics-2
7 Core Elective-203 (A) Cost Accounting-2
8 Subject Elective-204(A) Auditing-1
9 Soft Skill Details of it is listed below
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1 Foundation Course Details of it is listed below
2 Core Course-301 Economics of International
Trade
3 Core Course-302 Marketing Management in
Practice
4 Core Course-303 Business Laws-1
5 Core Course-304 Corporate Communication
6 Core Course-305 Fundamental Statestics-3
7 Core Elective-301(A) Cost and Financial Accounting
8 Subject Elective-302(A) Management Accounting-1
9 Soft Skill Details of it is listed below
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I
1 Foundation Course Details of it is listed below
2 Core Course-306 Indian Business and Economic
Environment
3 Core Course-307 Fundamentals of Financial
Management
4 Core Course-308 Business Laws-2
5 Core Course-309 Media and Public Relation
Communication
6 Core Course-310 Fundamental Statestics-4
7 Core Elective-303(A) Management Accounting-2
8 Subject Elective-304(A) Auditing-2
9 Soft skill Details of it is listed below
Similarly in the Commerce Faculty also, Foundation and Soft Skill course are offered at all
the six semesters. The students of Commerce faculty also have a wide option to choose from
subjects.
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Foundation Course and Soft Skill Course – Commerce Faculty
Sr.
No
Semester Foundation Course Soft Skills
1. I Time Management
Stress Management
2. II Environmental Studies Sports and Practice
3 III
Tourism Management
Company Secretary- Duties
and Functions
4 IV Pollution Control and its
Impact
Presentation Skills
5 V Disaster Management Market Research
6 VI International Business
Business History
Since the students of the college belong to diverse background and many of them come
from rural areas and nearby villages, they are at times unable to cope up with the syllabus
prescribed by the university. In order to meet the need of such students, the college offers
certain Need Based Courses in the institution such as Remedial courses. The students of the
college are found weak in communication skills in English. Therefore special classes are
arranged to enhance their skill in conversational English. An extensive use of ICT by the
faculty members of the department of English to simplify the intricacies of grammar skills
has worked wonders, as the students find such remedial classes extremely interesting and are
always eager to attend them. Moreover the group of students enrolled in such remedial
courses is small; therefore the students are free to ask their queries without hesitation.
The college has a Centre of Indira Gandhi Open University too. The IGNOU offers 05
degree courses; 05 diploma courses; 08 certificate courses and 07 master programmes and
03 Post graduate Programmes. Dr. Rucha A. Brahbhatt(English) and Prof. Surendrasinh
Vaghela (Psychology) have rendered their services as a coordinator and controller of the
Center.
Degree courses:
1) B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
2) B.Com, (Bachelor of Commerce)
3) BLIS (Bachelor of Library and Information Science)
4) BTS (Bachelor of Tourism)
5) BSW (Bachelor of Social work)
Diploma Courses:
1) DNHE (Diploma in Childcare and Education)
2) DAFE (Diploma in HIV and Family Education)
3) DTS (Diploma in Tourism Studies)
4) DECE(Diploma in Childhood & Education)
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5) DIM (Diploma in Management)
Certificate courses:
1) BPP (Bachelor Preparatory Programme)
2) CDM (Certificate in Disaster Management)
3) CFN (Certificate in Food and Nutrition)
4) CTS (Certificate in Tourism Studies)
5) CNCC (Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care)
6) CTE (Certificate in Teaching of English),
7) CHR (Certificate in Human Rights)
8) CIT (Certificate in Information Technology)
Master Programmes:
1) MEG (Master in English)
2) MEC (Master in Economics)
3) MHD (Master in Hindi)
4) MPA (Master in Public Administration)
5) MPS (Master in Political Science)
6) MHI (Master in History)
7) MSO (Master in Sociology)
Post graduate Programme:
1) PGDDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management)
2) PGDHRM (Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management)
3) PGDFM (Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management)
The student of the college has a provision of taking up any of the Diploma or Certificate
course along with the degree course he/she has been pursuing in the college. Moreover if the
student does not get the subject of his choice in the programme he/she wishes to undertake
in the college, then he /she can take up the subject of his/her choice in IGNOU and pursue
his/her degree course. Moreover any student already pursuing Post graduation in the Arts
Faculty in any college can enroll himself/herself for BILS (Bachelor in Library &
Information). This helps the student attain two degrees at the same time. This also helps in
increasing the employability of the students studying in the college.
The girls-students of the college have an option of pursuing Certificate Course in Food
and Nutrition (CFN) along with B.A. degree course they are already pursuing in the college.
There is such a wide variety of short term courses run by IGNOU that the students can, by
accomplishing their certificates, equip them for employment thereby becoming responsible
citizens of the society.
The range of the courses offered by IGNOU is so high that the student has an option of
selecting a subject of his/her choice from an ocean of subjects available to them. Many
students, teachers and the members of Non-teaching staff have been benefitted by it. The
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centre of IGNOU has proved to be a boon to the institution, as it has helped many stake
holders accomplish various courses through in-house facility created by the college.
A remarkable provision for the children, who have not even passed out their SSC due to
some social responsibility or money stringency, can also get graduation degree after passing
our Bachelor Preparatory programme (BPP). In this way, the centre at the college caters to
the needs of children of the society also who wish to study and thereby make them
employable.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
The goal of the institution is organize various literary and cultural activities for students
and to assess how such activities enable students to achieve better understanding of life. At
the same time the institution aims at providing necessary platform for students to engage in
research based activities and to reach new findings and conclusions. Since the college is
affiliated to the University, there is little scope of changing the design of the curricula of
various subjects. To integrate the curriculum of academic programmes with the goals of the
institution, the college has made following efforts:
Started DELL (Digital Education and Learning Laboratory) in the college campus
coordinated by Prof. Shweta Panwar through which the students can improve their
skills of communicative English.
The Institution organized various cultural and literary events and invited eminent
literary personalities in the campus to guide and inspire the students and faculties
Regular inputs from Alumni Association and Parents’ Association are taken and the
necessary action is taken.
The objective and goals of the college are mainly concerned with providing the type of
knowledge and skills that would enable the students to achieve proper development as
individuals and members of society. The considerations that are major are academic and
intellectual. The college offers programmes in the faculties of Arts and Commerce with a
view to widening the intellectual horizons while preparing the students for useful
employment in future.
At the same time, the economically and socially disadvantaged sections of the society are
provided reservations in admission to bring them to the main stream of life. Equity and self -
development are also important considerations of the goals and objectives of the college. The
core values of community and national development are inculcated in the students while
environmental concerns have also been given prominence through the introduction of the
subject ‘Environmental Studies’ and ‘Disaster Management’. Moral and social values are
highlighted in education so that human dignity is not compromised at any level.
The subjects offered by the college as Core Course and Elective course are chosen with the
references to the vision and Mission of the Institute. Through the study of language and
literature such as English, Sanskrit, Gujarati, sensitivity, imagination and human values are
developed in the students. Through the literary and cultural activities, the personality of the
students is developed which would make them community-oriented too. The subject of
Sociology helps in solving social and international problems, gives better perspective in the
understanding and planning of society. Likewise the subject of Psychology focuses on
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understanding, explaining and predicting human behavior, emotions and mental
processes. The study of subject of Economics makes the students to be concerned with the
optimal distribution of resources in a society. The study of subjects of commerce like
accountancy, taxation and marketing paves the way for the students for the employability in
the private and banking sectors. All these help in developing skills in individuals that would
enable them to orient themselves to community.
The cross cutting issues such as Disaster Management, Sports and Practice, Stress
Management, Gandhian Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Indian Epic Tradition,
Presentation Skills etc. are all woven in the syllabus of Soft skills and Foundation and the
students are sufficiently motivated to be aware of such issues. The expert lectures are
organized to enlighten multifaceted aspects of such matters.
Environmental Studies:
The subject is introduced in the category of Soft skill Paper both in the Arts and Commerce
Faculty by the University. The students are provided intensive knowledge of the subject
through the lectures by Faculty members and Resource persons invited by college from
various places. Also the in-house staff of the Eco club puts great efforts to teach the subject
in the most interesting fashion thereby cultivating love for the environment among the
students. The college also celebrates the World Environment Day, Tree Plantation Day and
the Earth Day. The N.S.S. unit of the college also makes commendable efforts to highlight
the importance of such days.
Indian Epic Tradition:
The subject “Indian Epic Tradition” has become an integral part of the syllabus of the
B.A. programme formulated by the University. It is taught by the faculty members of
Department of Sanskrit in an extremely informative way, by reciting certain Stanzas
and making effective use of Audio Visual Aids. Various DVDs relating to the subject
are also shown to the students periodically.
Disaster Management:
The subject “Disaster Management” has become an integral part of the syllabus of
the B.COM. programme formulated by the University. It is taught by the Department
of Commerce in an extremely interesting way, making effective use of ICT. Various
DVDs relating to the subject are also shown to the students periodically. Different
issues related to Disaster Management are discussed in the class room.
Sports and Practices:
The subject is a part of curriculum for the students of both the Programmes B.A. and
B.COM. One can think of a healthy mind only in a healthy body. Both physical and
mental wellbeing are the prerequisites of great achievements in man’s life. This
subject foster team spirit among the students and make them disciplined. It is taught
by the Sports’ teacher Prof. Mahendra Modiya.
Gandhian Philosophy:
The subject is a part of curriculum for the students of the Programme B.A. It is taught
by the faculty members of Department of Sociology in an extremely interesting way,
by informing the students about the life and works of Gandhiji. An expert lectures are
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organized on the Gandhian Philosophy and its relevance in the modern times. The
Films based on Gandhiji are shown to the students in the seminar hall.
The Women’s Cell of the college (C.W.D.C.) coordinated by Dr. Alpa J.Patel (Sanskrit) also
organizes many programmes such as AIDS Awareness Programme, Save Girl Child
Campaign, Screening films based on gender issues, Showing documentary films, sending
students in Legal workshops organized by the university, holding discussions on the current
happenings in the society, arranging training sessions for defense mechanism for girls by
learning various skills such as Judo, Karate and other marshal arts, taking out rallies against
any ill happening in the society and inculcating in the male students, a feeling of respect for
women folk.
Various skills are developed and improved on account of these programmes. The students’
wish to celebrate various days such as friendship day, black and white day, mismatch day,
traditional day, craft day etc. during the first week of January has been granted.
The number of students participating in sports and games is considerable every year at the
inter-university level. The classes of Spoken English, Spoken Sanskrit and Writing skill in
Gujarati are organized by the respective departments to add value to their studies. Remedial
classes are organized for deserving students.
In addition to this, college arranges certain enrichment programmes during the year, such
as:
1) Lectures on Personality Development
2) Discourse on the importance of Yoga and Meditation in the lives of the youth
3) Celebration of Birth Centenary of Swami Vivekanand
4) Celebration of National Integration Day, Tree Plantation Day, Traditional Day etc.
5) Celebration of Birth Centenary of Umashankar Joshi (Leading Gujarati Poet)
6) Celebration of Independence and Republic Days
7) Blood Donation Camp
8) Celebration of Festivals
9) Lecture on the Interview Skills
10) Importance of hygienic food and Health
11) Fight against AIDS
In order to monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes, a feedback is
taken by all the participants of the programme. The chief questions include whether the
participants would like to listen to the expert once again, whether they found the guest lecture
interesting and informative, whether the presentation of the speaker was satisfactory or
excellent. On the basis of the suggestions and their evaluation by the Principal of the college
and all the Heads of the Departments, future action is taken.
1.4 Feedback System
At the onset of CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) which was introduced four years back,
many faculty members of the college were invited by the University to frame the new
syllabus of various subjects. The new examination system formulated by the University
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includes six semesters for B.A. and B.Com. programmes. Therefore there was an urgent need
to frame the syllabi as would be appropriate and justified. The experts were asked to
formulate the structure of the syllabus, marking scheme and the contents of the syllabus. The
college feels proud to have such faculty members as Dr. Kishorsinh Solanki (Ex. Principal),
Dr. J.S.Prajapati (Ex. Principal) were elected as senate members of Gujarat University.
The systematic and formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders
on curriculum in the college is recently introduced in the current academic year 2016-17. At
the end of each course, feedback is taken from all the participants. There is a well channelized
system of taking feedback from the students. The identity of the students is kept confidential
so that they are able to express their opinions freely and without fear. The coordinator of
Feedback committee Prof. Chhyaya Chavada (H.O.D. Sociology) along with the members
analyze the feedback of the students and takes necessary steps to implement the suggestions
given by the students. The feedback form comprises of various questions related to the
faculty members, their attitude, functioning of various committees, contents of the
curriculum and infrastructural facilities. Since the college follows Semester system, feedback
is taken from all students of U.G. at the completion of the semester. The suggestions from
Parents’ Association, Alumni Association and various faculty members of the institution are
also taken into consideration. After pondering over all the aspects and suggestions made by
the stakeholders, the faculty members of the college, who are the members of the Board of
Studies, put these suggestions to the University authorities. Many suggestions have been
accepted and incorporated in the new syllabus till date.
As regards Certificate course, it is not introduced in the college yet but the institution is
planning to introduce in future as per suggestions provided by the stakeholders. The worthy
suggestions are implemented for the next batch of students.
An excellent initiative by the Government of Gujarat towards holistic development of
students is the implementation of Saptadhara Programmes that includes “Vanche Gujara”
(Gujarat will Read) and “Rame Gujarat” (Gujarat will Play) and “Khel Maha Kumbh”. Such
Literary Persons as Harshad Trivedi and Bhagavatikumar Sharma were invited in the college
to explain the importance and value of Reading of Books to the students. The prizes are given
in various categories to the students participating and excelling in different sports. The
college had very effectively planned the entire programme and implemented it successfully.
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CRITERION: II
TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION
KEY ASPECTS
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
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CRITERION II: Teaching Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
Since the college is affiliated to Gujarat University, it follows the rules and regulations
formulated by the University. As per the University norms, the admissions are given only
through merit in the academic records. The details regarding the admission are conveyed to
the applicants through following methods:
1) Prospectus of the college
2) College Website
3) Notice Board at the entrance of the college
4) Notice Board kept in the library
5) Inquiry Office
6) Help Centre
The admission process is conducted under the supervision of the Principal of the college,
who works as a Chairperson of the Admission Committee. The college strictly adheres to the
rules and regulations put forth by the University for Admission to the students at U.G. level.
A complete transparency is maintained in the process of admission. The college also
maintains the guidelines of Reservation Policy in the matter of admission to the students
belonging to various categories like SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled and girl- students.
For admissions to U.G. courses, the admission forms are distributed after five days of the
declaration of the result of 12th standard conducted by Gujarat Higher Secondary Board,
Gandhinagar. The college has been able to give admission to all the students applying for
U.G. course in the Arts Faculty for the last four years. It is so because there are already four
Arts colleges in Gandhinagar. Apart from this, the overall interest of the students in the Arts
faculty is decreased day by day in Gujarat. Still the subjects of Gujarati and Economics are
so very popular in the college that there is a great demand for admission in B.A. (Gujarati)
and B.A. (Economics) courses. In the case of Commerce Faculty, a great rush is observed in
the last three years for admission to B.Com. programme in the college. The admission
process adheres to the rules regarding academic record and the merit of the candidates.
Arts Faculty Commerce Faculty
Year % of
Maximum
marks
%of
Minimum
marks
% of
Maximum
marks
%of Minimum
marks
2013-14 85.54% 36% 85.26% 36%
2014-15 81.12% 36% 69% 36%
2015-16 67.75% 36% 67.75% 36%
2016-17 78% 36% 75% 36%
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The comparison with other colleges is not possible for much competition is not observed in
the Arts and Commerce faculties since all the students applying for the programme are given
admission. This trend has been noticed for the last four years especially in the Arts Faculty.
As regards monitoring and reviewing the proves of admission, it is done on a regular basis
after the completion of the Admission Process by the Admission Committee constituted
under the chairmanship of the Principal of the college. The feedback regarding the process
of admission is taken from the Parents’ Association, student representatives and other stake
holders of the institution. The outcome of such an effort is that the process of admission has
become very transparent. This could indeed be considered a great leap in the matter of
administration.
The college always inspires the candidates belonging to backward, reserved, Minority
community, economically weaker section and girls students of the district to study by means
of adopting various policies to their benefit thereby ensuring equity among all the candidates.
Students belonging to Schedule Class (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST) and Other
Backward Class (OBC)
The existing government rule has declared the reservation of the seats to the SC/ST and
OBC to the tune of 7%, 15% and 27% respectively in the educational institution at the entry
level of the admission. These students are given the facility of free scholarship and fee waiver
by the college. Such students also get books from the library under the scheme of Poor Boys’
Library Scheme implemented by the college authorities. Such students are allowed to keep
the books prescribed in the syllabus for the whole of the academic year. At the end of the
year, they are required to submit the books to the library.
Women
The girl-students aspiring to seek admission in the college are given benefit of the policy of
government for girls students. In lieu of the State Government Policy, the tuition fee of the
girl-students is waived, thereby encouraging and motivating them to study and become
responsible citizens of the country.
Differently-Abled
The differently abled students are given 3% reservation according to the policy declared by
the State Government. The college follows the policy strictly and encourages such students
to pursue U.G. programme.
Economically weaker sections
The students belonging to economically weaker section of the society are provided the
benefit of fee waiver and scholarship by the college.
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Minority Community
The minority communities also get the benefit of scholarship, fee waiver and the facility of
Poor Boys’ Library.
Sports Personnel
The students who have played at state level and national level in any sport are given priority
in admission to various programmes.
The details of various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years
are as follows:
Programmes Number of
applications Number of students admitted
U.G. B.A.
2013-14 1304 1304
2014-15 1285 1285
2015-16 1163 1163
2016-17 1070 1070
U.G. B.COM
2013-14 343 343
2014-15 464 464
2015-16 558 558
2016-17 595 595
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity
There are a few students who are differently-abled in the institution. Such students are given
flexibility in the submission of assignments, college timings, issuing of books in the library
and a separate sitting arrangement during the examination. The students having problems
with the bad eye sight are provided a writer during the examination. The students suffering
from deformity of legs are allowed to utilize the facility of lift available in the campus. The
differently abled students are always given priority in all matters in the college.
There is no provision for assessing the student’s knowledge/needs in terms of knowledge and
skills before the commencement of the programme because admissions are given only on the
basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. For the educationally disadvantaged
students, the college organizes remedial classes. The Remedial course are conducted by the
professors of the respective departments. Such courses help the students make up for the
deficiency in learning the language properly at the school level. The students are encouraged to
remain regular in the classes so that they can keep pace with the advanced students. Special care
is taken in ensuring the progress of slow learners by conducting unit tests for them and
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encouraging them to overcome the barriers in learning. As a result, the performance of such
students has largely improved at the university examinations.
The college also takes initiative in sensitizing its staff and students on the issues such as
gender, environment etc. by organizing the following programmes in the college:
Various women empowerment programmes such as ‘Save Girl Child Campaign’,
Training of Self-defense, AIDS Awareness Programme, Lectures on Women
Empowerment, etc. are conducted by Women’s Cell of the college. Every year ‘Women’s
Day’ is celebrated in the college.
A Grievance Redressal Cell has also been established by the college. It is handled by
Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan and members. A Complaint box is kept near the Principal’s
office in which the student can drop their complaints.
‘Save Water Campaign’, ‘Shun Plastic Campaign’ and ‘Go Green campaign’ ‘Tree
Plantation Programme’ are organized by the N.S.S. Unit and Eco club of the college under
the effective leadership of Prof. Thakorbhai Nayak (Sanskrit) and Prof. Ramilaben Patel
(Sociology).
On 21st June, ‘The World yoga Day’ is celebrated in the campus of the College for the
last two years. The coordinator of the Yoga Committee Dr. Hemant Vaishnav delivered
an interesting lecture on ‘Importance of Yoga and Meditation in life’. He also
demonstrated certain ‘Yogasanas’ before the students and faculty members of the college.
The college authorities always keep a check on the record of the learners – both slow and
advanced. For advanced learners, the motivation factor of the teachers is very high. Such learners
are encouraged and praised in the classroom in front of other students. Moreover, they are
provided additional guidance by the professors so that they could excel in the examination and
become University Toppers. They are also motivated to appear in the Competitive examinations
conducted by various agencies.
A detailed Result Summary is prepared by the college authorities at the end of every Semester.
Each Head of the Department collects and analyses the data regarding the performance of the
students of his/her subject in the examination. The Head, along with other faculty members of
the department plan a strategy to deal with the slow learners, economically weaker students,
disadvantaged sections of society and physically challenged students. The attendance of the
students in the class is made compulsory and record is maintained in the present sheet. The
meetings are conducted by the teachers to understand the problems being faced by the students
and proper guidance is imparted to them regarding career options, future plans and various
alternatives of competitive exams.
2.3 Teaching – Learning Process
In order to enhance the teaching – learning process, a healthy learning environment is created in
the college. The college begins its session of teaching after it receives the academic calendar of
the University at the beginning of the academic year. On the basis of this calendar, the academic
calendar committee prepares its own academic calendar. This calendar includes the probable
dates of academic sessions of different semesters, tentative schedule of examinations, Annual
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function of the college, list of holidays, various activities to be held during the year, celebration
of Culfest week, celebration of Teacher’s Day, Yoga Day and any other activity that is of prime
importance.
On the basis of academic calendar of the college, every department prepares its own
departmental academic calendar containing details of seminars and workshops to be conducted
during the year, arranging lectures by expert faculties, organizing educational tour, planning
departmental activities, chalking out student-oriented activities and analyzing feedback of the
students. A copy of the academic calendar prepared by the department is submitted to the
Principal of the college. The Heads of the departments convene a meeting with their respective
faculty members for the effective implementation of the academic calendar. The professors of
the college strive to make their teaching by means of sensible use of ICT.
The Evaluation methods are communicated to the students at the beginning of the academic year.
The information consisting of:
The scheme of marks regarding the University exam and the internal exam is conveyed
to the students.
The details of the curriculum and the weightage of each unit are given to the students.
The information regarding their assessment through unit tests, internal tests, class tests,
assignments is conveyed to the students.
The Steering Committee of the IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) of the college comprises
of the following members:
1) Shri Shankersinh Vaghela ‘Bapu’ (Managing Trustee) -President
2) Dr.M.D. Pande –Admin Officer (Trust)
3) I/C Principal Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt - Chairperson
4) Dr. Kamal J.Dave (Department of English) - Coordinator
5) Dr. Dipak Pandya (Head, Department of Gujarati)
6) Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan (Department of Economics)
7) Prof. Surendrasinh Vaghela (Head, Department of Psychology)
8) Prof. Vaibhav Kothari (Department of English)
9) Shri Divyesh Purani (Office Superintendent)
10) Students’ Representative (Current Academic Year)
11) Dipak N.Prajapati (President of Alumni Association)
12) Kirtikumar D.Zala (President of Parents’ Association)
The Steering Committee of the IQAC meets periodically throughout the year. It works as a
medium through which SWOC analysis of the institution is done. The strength and weaknesses
of diverse aspects of the functioning of the college are discussed and probable solutions are
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thought of to overcome the weaknesses of the institution. A detailed analysis about the teaching
learning process, cultural activities, community services, N.S.S. activities, infrastructural
facilities, drinking water facility, sanitation, Campus maintenance, administrative process,
organizing seminars and lectures by experts are all finalized in the meeting. A critical analysis of
the overall performance of the institution and evaluation of the results of various subjects being
taught in the college is made. Thus IQAC is the most important unit of the institution, as it keeps
a vigilant eye on all the activities that are ensued in the college.
The role of IQAC in improving the teaching skills of the faculty members is exemplary. The
team members of the committee share their teaching experiences; talk about various teaching
aids – both traditional and modern and promotes the use of ICT to make teaching-learning
experience interesting and effective. Along with this, several teaching methods are suggested by
the Cell:
Lecture Method
Using traditional method with chalk and duster
Teaching through Presentations
Computer assistant teaching
Teaching through exhibitions
Organizing seminars with the help of students and faculty members
Screening relevant movies based on syllabus
Use of Audio-Visual aids
Participation in Training Programmes
The efforts of the Principal of the college in making the learning more student-centric are
indeed commendable. She has provided an excellent facility to the teachers of the college by
equipping the seminar room and the Conference room with the most modern technological
devices that could be used for teaching in an effective way. The library of the college has been
converted into an information house; its ambience is such that it motivates the teacher towards
research oriented activities. An emphasis is put on the interactive teaching in the class so that the
students can participate and ask questions and discuss their problems openly. The students are
trained to become competitive by acquiring various skills which are necessary for a secure future.
The methods that best suit the learning ability of students is used by the faculty members.
Group discussions, seminars, presentations, language laboratory, Literary Quiz
experimental method and lecture method by the teachers, has escalated the learning among
students. Under BISAG programmes, special lectures by subject experts are delivered. The
faculty members of the college Dr. R.A.Bhrambhatt, Prof. Nitendra Patel, Dr Dipak Pandya, Dr.
Samir Bhatt and Prof. Vaibhav Kothari delivered the lectures on various topics under BISAG
programme. The students are highly benefitted by them. Such a positive approach of the
institution towards students nurtures critical thinking, creativity and commercial temper among
the students to transform them into life-long learners, self-employers and innovators.
Moreover, independent Broadband internet connection of 10mbps speed each is installed
in the administrative office, Computer Lab. and the library. The library of the college is also
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equipped with the facility of computer, printer and an internet connection. In addition to this, the
seminar room has been equipped with facilities of Projector, computer and Audio System.
The faculty members of the college participate and present research papers in various
seminars and conferences on a regular basis. Two faculty members Dr. Dipak Pandya (Gujarati)
and Dr. Alpa Patel (Sanskrit) have been working on Minor Research Projects sanctioned by
University Grants Commission. The teachers keep themselves abreast with the information
regarding latest developments in their subjects. Many departments of the college encourage the
students to display newspaper clippings on the current issues on the notice board put in the
Library.
Innovative teaching methods include:
Pictorial and Graphic presentations based teaching programmes have been encouraged in
the recent few years. Through this method, entire story of the novel or epic or poem is
developed through images. It helps in the thorough understanding of the entire literary
piece of work in simple yet interesting manner.
The students of the college thrive from rural and tribal areas, therefore they are lacking
in the skills of English grammar. The English subject is compulsory for all the students
of Arts and Commerce Faculty. Therefore teaching through pictorial presentation help
the students grasp the rules properly yet interestingly.
The students are also motivated to refer to the reference books and prepare notes and
M.C.Q. on specific topics. The class notes is provided to the students on difficult topics.
Active help is extended by the faculty members to the students in case of any difficulty
in accomplishing the task allotted to them.
The motivational lectures are also arranged for the students to enhance their creativity
and making them more responsible students. Classroom seminars are also organized to
remove stage fear of the students.
Expert lectures based on various topics of the syllabus are arranged in all the subjects of
the Arts and Commerce Faculties.
Classroom teaching that includes the Lecture method is also made interactive. The
teachers encourage the students to ask questions in the class thereby making the class
lively and spirited.
The students are shown BISAG lectures which are available in the library in the CD
format. The lectures delivered by experts of various subjects on diverse topics are also
uploaded on YouTube by BISAG. The students are highly benefitted by such interesting
and content-packed lectures as they can understand the topics prescribed in their syllabi
correctly and accurately.
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Tree plantation on the both sides of the entry road has been developed in the college
premises; it contains some rare species of plants which are cultivated with great care and
perseverance. The Eco club of the college monitors the nursing of the plantation. This
effort helps the students view the plant themselves in the garden, and therefore an
ecological consciousness on their part is made possible.
The recorded DVDs containing lyrics that are sung by well-known singers are played for
the students of literature. Such lyrics which are the part of syllabi for the students, and
are available in recorded form, help the students comprehend the essence of poetry.
Another innovative way of teaching is to invite living writers to the college whose literary
work is very well-known to the students. Here such endeavors of the teachers of Gujarati
is worth mentioning. The well-known writers of Gujarati literature such as Raghuvir
Chaudhary, Chinu Modi, Musafir Palanpuri and Manilal Patel were invited to interact
with the students. The students were highly thrilled by interacting with them and listening
to their discourses.
The most noticeable point in this regard is that the Ex Principal and Trustee of the college,
Dr. Kishorsinh Solanki himself is a very well-known writer of Gujarati Literature. He
played a vital role in developing literary sensibility among the students.
Prof. Jahidhusen G. Chauhan has guided the 20 students of P.G. for preparing Project in
Economics at Govt. Arts College, Gandhinagar.
Library Resources
The library is the heart of the college. It is equipped with all the facilities necessary for
augmenting the teaching-learning process. It is coordinated by Mr. Sandeep Barot and assisted
by Dr. Samir Bhatt (Gujarati) and Prof. Vaibhav Kothari (English). The following features of the
library are worth mentioning:
The Central Library situated in the college campus is a store house of information. There
is a collection of a vast number of books, reference books, journals, magazines and
periodicals in the library. A wide collection of DVDs containing lectures on various
topics of different subjects is also available in the library.
There is a facility of internet surfing for students as well as teachers in the library through
which the information on any topic could be gathered.
A comfortable sitting facility for the students has been created in the library separately.
Students in a big number avail of this facility. They visit the library regularly, read
periodicals that are displayed on the racks, go through newspapers and career oriented
magazines. It cultivates interest in the students to learn new things and update their
knowledge on current affairs. The students make fruitful use of the library to prepare their
projects, assignments and presentations.
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The students and teachers can get e-books through library, as there is a facility of internet
surfing in the library.
The teachers also are provided a separate seating facility for reading and reference.
The Poor Boys’ library scheme is meant for economically weaker students and those
belonging to SC/ST and OBC category.
A separate cabin of Research Club has been constructed exclusively for faculty members
to pursue research work.
New arrivals are displayed prominently and its information is placed on the notice-board.
The facility of INFLIBNET N list is also available in the library which has proved to be
a great help to the teachers and the students pursuing their research.
The facility of a BISAG has been provided in room no. 203 through which the students
can view online lectures delivered by eminent faculties on diverse topics in different
subjects.
The institution has a good strength of teachers. The departments where there is a shortage of
teachers, the temporary teachers are recruited. When a senior faculty member retires from the
institute, the attempt of the Principal is to appoint another faculty on a temporary basis. The
expense of such faculty is borne by the college. The priority of the institute is to provide
maximum facilities to the students and the entire culture of the college is student-oriented.
Therefore in spite of introduction of a new system that includes CBCS and the semester system,
the faculty members successfully complete their syllabi in a stipulated time frame and in
accordance with the academic calendar. The expert help from the visiting faculties extended to
various departments make it possible to complete the curricula of different subjects to the
satisfaction of all the students.
The IQAC of the college monitors the status of teaching-learning in the college by holding
regular meetings. The Suggestion Box is placed in the college; the students drop their complaints
and suggestions in the box. Every month, this box is opened by the Grievance Redressal
Committee formulated by the institute. The suggestions made by the students are handed over to
the Principal by the committee after due scrutiny. The Principal along with the members of IQAC
chalks out a plan of action to implement the constructive suggestions made by the students. In
addition to this, feedback of the students and their performance in the examination also turns out
to be the bench mark of evaluation of quality of teaching-learning.
2.4 Teacher Quality
The teachers of the institution are well qualified and competent. Out of total 15 permanent
and full time faculty members in the college, 8 are Ph.D. holders and 04 faculty members
have been pursuing their Ph.D.
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Two faculty members of the college have been rendering services as Ph.D. supervisors
of various universities:
i. I/C Prin. Dr. R.A.Bhrambhatt (English) – Four students have been pursuing their research
for Ph.D in Gujarat University.
ii. Dr. Kamal Dave (English) – Three students have been pursuing their research for Ph.D
in Rai University, Dholaka, Gujarat.
Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhatt (English) rendered services as a Resource person at Knowledge
Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) and Academic Staff College, Ahmedabad.
Dr. Dipak Pandya is invited to read his research paper at International Conference on
‘Lok Me Kabir’ organized at Idar College Dist. Sabarkantha, Gujarat.
Dr. Samir Bhatt (Gujarati) is invited as a resource person at Navasari for teachers’ training
Programme organized by Govt. of Gujarat .Moreover being a poet he has been invited on
various programmes in prestigious institutes such as Sahitya Akadami New Delhi,
Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Ahmedabad and M.S. University Baroda etc. at state and
national level
The college appreciates the competency of the teachers who makes invaluable
contribution of the progress of the institution. Those entire faculty members, whose
services have been exemplary, are invited by the college authorities even after their
retirement and their remuneration is paid by the trust of the college. Ex. Principal Dr.
Kishorsinh Solanki has been extending his services as a mentor for administrative and
academic faculties.
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
Ph.D. - - 04 04 _ - 08
M.Phil. - - - 01 01 02 04
PG - - 08 06 - - 14
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - - -
M.Phil. - - - - - - -
PG - - - - 01 03 04
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Part-time teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - - -
M.Phil. - - - - - 01 01
PG - - 01 - - - 01
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
nominated Refresher Courses 01
HRD programmes 00
Orientation programmes 01
Staff training conducted by the University 01
Staff training conducted by other institutions 02
Summer/winter schools, workshops, etc. 02
Faculty Training Programmes organized by the institution
The following Faculty Training Programmes were organized by the institution during the last
four years:
A lecture was arranged on the detailed analysis and the implementation of Semester
System and Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), which was implemented four years
back by the Gujarat University.
A programme explaining the different aspects of Cultural Activities termed as Culfest or
SAPTADHARA was organized by the cultural committee in the beginning of the
academic year. Saptadhara means Seven Streams which includes programmes related to
co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities. It provides a platform for nurturing
and promoting talents of students. It sensitizes to appreciate aesthetics and uphold the
rich traditions of knowledge. Every student in higher education gets an opportunity to
nurture creativity and freedom of expression through seven bands of Saptadhara. The
detailed understanding of the seven bands of Saptadhara was explained to the faculty
members by the Coordinator of the Cultural Committee, Dr. Lalitaben Solanki
(Department of Commerce).
A programme by UDISHA (Universal Development of Income-Generating Skills
through Higher Education Agencies), that includes training, guidance, counseling and
industry orientation to enhance employability was organized.
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An expert lecture regarding the working of AAA (Academic and Administrative Audit),
aiming at creating excellence in Higher Education through mentoring was delivered by
Prof. Vaibhav Kothari in the college.
A lecture on SANDHAN, a venture of Government of Gujarat through which all students
of Higher education can access lectures delivered by eminent academicians from across
the state, nation and from abroad, was delivered by Prof. Nitendrakumar Patel in the
BISAG room of the College.
To review performance regularly and ensure implementation of self- development,
training and Capacity Building programme were conducted in the KCG and almost 80%
of the faculty members were participated in them.
Computer Training Programme was conducted by the Institution, in which more than
75% of the faculty members participated. It helped in increasing the computer literacy
among the faculty members. The teachers were shown how they can teach effectively
through presentations using projector, computer and audio system.
Academic Study Circle SAKAR has been constituted through which lectures on various
topics are organized periodically in which all the faculty members are actively
participated.
A brilliant lecture on “Modern Teaching Aids” was delivered by Prof. Vaibhav Kothari
for the faculty members of Arts and Commerce faculty in which an effective use of the
facilities of Cam Scanner was stressed upon.
A learned lecture on the “Analysis of Budget and its consequences” was conducted by
the Department of Economics in which all the aspects of the General Budget were
discussed.
Percentage of faculty
Invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized by external
professional agencies – 35%
Participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by
national/international professional bodies – 10%
Presented papers in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences conducted or recognized by
professional agencies – 90%
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Details of the Workshops/Seminars/Conferences/Invited lectures attended by the Faculties:
The college provides the following facilities to recharge teachers and increase their professional
competency:
Duty leave is granted to the faculty members for attending Seminars, Workshops,
Conferences and Symposium.
The faculty members are motivated to prepare and submit Research Projects to various
funding agencies; the outcome of which is that 02 Minor Research Projects of different
faculty members have already been sanctioned.
The faculty members are allowed to purchase reference books, DVDs or any other
research based material from the library fund.
The college waives the rule of submitting all the books of the library at the end of the
academic year by the faculty members, in the case of the faculty members pursuing
his/her research project.
The faculty members who have done exemplary research work are appreciated by the
Staff Academic Club SAKAR.
As regards the feedback of teachers by the students, it is done at the end of a year. The students
are given the feedback forms which are duly filled by the students of the respective subjects. The
identity of the students is kept secret which helps them to express their views fearlessly. Various
questions regarding the punctuality of the faculty member, his preparation of the lecture, his use
of ICT in the class, sense of cultivating interest in the class, his behavior in the class etc. are
judged by the students. The analysis of the feedback is done by the Feedback Committee and the
suggestions of the students are conveyed to the respective teachers by the Committee. There is
also a suggestion box through which the students can voice their problems. Moreover, the Parent
Teacher’s Association also comes up with some valid suggestions, which after scrutiny, are
implemented by the college authorities. Such systematic evaluation by different groups reflects
the true picture of the college. Accordingly action is taken and necessary steps are implemented
for improving the quality of teaching-learning process.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
The students are informed about the system of evaluation process in the beginning of the
academic year. The teachers of the respective faculties apprise the students of the marking
scheme of the examination and the bifurcation of marks into internal and external examination.
A copy of the rules of the evaluation process is displayed on the Notice Board also. The students
are required to submit assignments as a part of their evaluation process. The students failing in
submission of assignments are informed by placing their roll nos. on the notice board. This is
how the students get all the information related to the evaluation process by different means of
communication. In case there is any marked difference in the system of evaluation, then the
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University sends a copy through e-mail to the college. The Principal of the college, after
skimming over the contents, call the concerned faculty member and handover a copy of the mail.
Necessary action is taken for making the students and the teachers aware of the new evaluation
system.
The major evaluation reforms adopted by the college are as follows:
A system of continuous evaluation of students by examination consisting of Unit test has
been implemented in the college.
Examination committee comprising of Prof. Surendrasinh vaghela and Prof. J.G.Chauhan
with Principal as the Chairman of the committee has been constituted. It looks after the
evaluation reforms of the University and the implementation of the reforms in the college.
The examination system has undergone a complete change with the introduction of Semester
system since the last four years. The University has chalked out a detailed plan regarding the
evaluation system which includes the system of internal and external marks in U.G. programme.
Moreover CBCS system has been adopted which has resulted in the credit point system which
has been implemented by all the colleges.
Since the college is affiliated to the Gujarat University, it is bound to follow all the policies that
are declared by the University. The college continuously monitors the progress of the students
by their performance in the unit tests and assignments. In case the student is faring badly in the
examination on a continuous basis, then the parents of the respective student is called at the
college and the parents are informed about the status of their child. A copy of the results is also
kept on the notice board of the college.
The formative and summative evaluation approaches adapted to measure student achievement
involve in Presentations, quiz contest, unit tests, poster presentation, seminars and their
participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities too. The students are encouraged to
attend legal workshops, youth festivals, Sports and the lectures by eminent personalities. The
participation and performance of the students in all such activities measure the level of their
competence and the areas of their interest.
The institution communicates the progress and performance of students through the display of
their result on the noticeboards and on the website of the college. The names of the students
securing highest marks in the specific subjects are declared in the class. The student is hailed and
congratulated by the teacher in the class which motivates him to perform still better in future.
Other students of the class are also inspired to work hard and perform well in their subjects.
Moreover the names of the toppers are displayed on the noticeboard to encourage and motivate
them. This creates a positive impact on the other students and they are also inspired to excel in
the examinations.
The transparency adopted in the system of the internal examination while assessing and
evaluating the competency of the students, motivates the students to work harder and with added
vigour and efficiency. Out of total 50 marks allotted to each paper, 30 marks are assigned for
internal examination. These 30 marks are further bifurcated into two different parts that includes
05 marks for regular attendance in the class and 10 marks for the assignments. The rest 15 marks
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are from the marks scoring from the answer sheet. In this way, the evaluation system adopted by
the college is absolutely transparent and crystal clear.
The institution and the individual teachers use assessment as an indicator for evaluating student
performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning. The institution makes a SWOC
analysis of the students and categorizes them into two groups- Competent students with
commendable grasping ability and the other group of students who are weak and less motivated.
The competent students are motivated to perform still better, but at the same time, they are asked
to sort out the difficulties of weak students. Moreover, the weak students are provided personal
guidance by the faculty members. Even remedial classes are conducted for such groups of very
weak students. One or two competent students are also asked to remain present in such classes
who help the weak students solve their problems.
Moreover, there is a provision of retest is also there in the college. If the student is unable to
remain present in the internal examination due to such genuine reason, he/she is allowed another
chance to appear in the examination for which a nominal sum is charged for the procedure.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
The college focusses on the strengths and weaknesses of the students through formative analysis
of the results of the students in the internal as well as external (University) examination. The
concentration is also on the students’ performance in Sports at University, State and National
Levels. The Placement cell of the college under the leadership of Dr. Manisha Rabari is very
caring regarding the performance of the students in the competitive examinations like banking,
insurance and other examinations related to government sector. The list of successful candidates
is put on the notice board of the college. This enables the students as well as the staff know about
the achievements of students who have proved their merit in various fields.
The college identifies the students with good caliber and promotes them to participate in various
seminars and workshops organized by the college as well as by other institutions. The motto of
the college is to motivate, inspire and encourage the students to reach the pinnacle of success by
exploiting all their abilities thereby making themselves employable as soon as they accomplish
their graduation programme. Even the weaker students of the college are identified and counseled
so that they also carve their places in the society and become inseparable part of the populace by
their incredible contributions.
The college takes up strong measures to enhance the social and economic relevance of
the courses offered. The sole aim of the college is to focus on the holistic development of the
students. The students are trained especially in spoken English and Computer skills. They are
counseled about the art of facing interview and techniques of qualifying various competitive
examinations. They are also encouraged to participate in the NSS activities and other extension
activities so that they develop a sense of commitment for society. The students are taken to visit
certain institutions, government schools, slum areas and NGOs so that they get the true picture
of the society of which they are the inseparable part.
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Moreover the data is collected from the analyses of the feedback from the students,
university results of the students, their performance in intercollegiate competitions – co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities, their outcome in the competitive examinations and their
placement records. After evaluating the data, the college authorities take steps to overcome the
barriers of learning of students and takes corrective measures so that the students can progress
and achieve their desired goals.
It has always been the effort of the college to equip the students with diverse talents so
that they carve out their niche in the areas of their interest. To impart moral, cultural, intellectual,
social and spiritual knowledge to the students, the faculty members of the college incessantly
strive so that the students realize their dreams and become responsible citizens of the nation. Still
the institution struggles for the productive results of the students which reflects in the quality of
the students and their success ratio.
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CRITERION III
RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
KEY ASPECTS
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.3 Research Facilities
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.5 Consultancy
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
3.7 Collaborations
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
The institute believes in promoting and encouraging research activities in the college. Therefore
a research committee has been constituted under the effective leadership of I/C Principal of the
college Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt. Under the auspices of the committee, expert lectures of the
staff members are arranged in the staff academic club ‘SAKAR’ and all the necessary assistance
and encouragement are provided to the researchers. The special value of SAKAR lies in the
assertion of the native honour. There are two faculty members in the college who are the Ph.D.
guides. They are associated with Gujarat University and Rai University.
It is not out of place to note that Ex. Principal of the college Dr. Kishorsinh Solanki is a well-
known writer of Gujarati Literature. He has authored 38 books including novels, Poetry and
Essays. The Hindi version of his novel “Aravalli” was published by Gyanpith. Two research
scholars have completed their doctorate on his works.
The Research Committee consists of the Principal as the chairman and three members. The
committee looks after the research work that is carried out by other faculty members. They extend
proper guidance to the teachers in case of any difficulty in pursuing their research. They help the
faculty members in the submission of Minor Research Projects in the proper format. Also the
expert lectures based on Research Methodology are arranged by the committee. The
recommendations made by the research committee are as follows:
The faculty members should take up at least one minor or major research project under
the plan of UGC during the tenure of his/her academic career.
The faculty members should authored at least three or four books regarding his/her
respective subjects during the tenure of his/her academic career.
At least two research articles should be published by all the faculty members during the
academic year.
There should be a general meeting of all the faculty members of the college in which the
information regarding publication of books of faculty members should be given. In that
meeting the respective faculty member would talk in brief about his/her book.
Those who complete their doctorate must be honoured at the Annual function of the
college.
The impact of such recommendations is that a research culture is developed in the college. There
is a healthy competition among the faculty members to do more and more research work in their
subjects. The motivation and encouragement by the Principal and I.Q.A.C. of the college has
drawn the teachers towards research and therefore the teachers are always engaged in pursuing
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some or the other research oriented project. More and more faculty members present research
papers at various seminars and conferences organized by college as well as other institutes.
The institution has taken up initiatives in creating awareness of research in the institution. The
following measures are taken by the institution in this regard:
A complete autonomy to the Principal investigator is given so that he can carry out his
research work freely and without any hindrance.
There is never any delay in the release of resources by the Principal of the college.
A separate comfortable sitting space has been allotted in the library by the Management
of the college solely for the purpose of carrying out research oriented activities. All the
faculty members make the optimum utilization of the facility provided to them.
Special leave is granted by the Principal of the college for the faculty members pursuing
their Ph.D. and for the Viva of Ph.D. and M.Phil. But there is no relaxation in the teaching
load to teachers.
The support in terms of technology is excellent. The faculty members are free to make
use of library resources and internet facility at the library and at the DELL.
The details of the faculty members involved in active research are as follows:
Sr.
no.
Name of the
faculty
Subject No. of Research
Students
No. of Research
Students
M.Phil
awarded
M.Phil in
progress
Ph.D.
awarded
Ph.D. in
progress
1. Dr.R.A.Brahmbhatt English - - - 04
2. Dr. Kamal Dave English - - - 03
Details of students pursuing Ph.D. under Prin. Dr. R.A.Brahmbhatt (English)
Sr no. Name of research
student
Reg.
No. Title
Status
1. Ansodaria
Bhumika Balubhai 6169
A Study of Book and Film
versions of Select Indian
English Authors’ Texts Ongoing
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2. Sharma Yogita
Bansilal 6215
Indian Life Trough Jewish
Eye/i: A study of Select Jewish
Indian Writers Ongoing
3. Prajapati Mafabhai
Ramji 6174
Claiming Footprints:
Exploration of Dalit Assertion
For Identity on the Sands of
Post-Colonial Indian Fiction
Ongoing
4. Brahmbhatt Jinal
Sandipkumar 6214
Changing Dynamics of
Mother-Daughter
Relationships in the Select
Indian English Fiction by
Women Writers
Ongoing
Details of students pursuing Ph.D. under Dr. Kamal Dave (English)
Sr
no.
Name of
research
student
Reg. No. &date Title Status
1. Prof. Sanjay
Patel
RU
1404720213169
January-2014
Multifarious Images of
Women found in the
selected novels of Pearl
S.Buck
Ongoing
2. Mrs. Anjali
Barot
RU
14047720213169
Janurary-2014
A Critical Study of the
Identity Crisis of Women
reflected in the select
novels of Shshi Despande
Ongoing
3. Prof. Trupti
Vyas
RU
41000011514
August-2014
A Thematic Study of
Selected Poems of Matthew
Arnold Ongoing
Details of Workshops/training programme/sensitization programmes organized by the
institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research
culture among the staff and students:
A seminar on Gujarati travel writing was organized in which noted writers like Bholabhai
Patel, Kumarpal Desai, Amrut Vegad, Mahendrasinh Parmar, Prasad Brahmbhatt, etc,
delivered their scholarly talks.
The college organized a workshop to familiarize the students with various Gujarati
meters. Noted linguist and critic Shri Chandrakant Seth and Vinod Joshi taught metrical
compositions to more than 150 students.
Two books “Gujarati Nibandhshrushti” and “Gujarati Bhasha Sahitya Nu Adhyayan Ane
Adhyapan”, edited by Dr. Kishorsinh Solanki were released this year. It was released by
the stalwart of Gujarati literature Shri Dhirubhai Thakar in the presence of Shri
Shankarsinh Vaghela and Dr. Satish Vyas.
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The college organized an enactment of the play “Jal Ne Padade” based on the life of poet
Kant.
The bust of eminent Gujarati poet Shri Umashankar Joshi was unveiled at his native place
Bamana (district Sabarkantha) on 21st July 2007 on his birth anniversary by Shri
Shankarsinh Vaghela. Umashankar Joshi’s daughter Dr. Svati Joshi, Dr. Dhirubhai
Thakar, Dr. Chandrakant Seth and Dr. Kumarpal Desai (president of Gujarati Sahitya
Parishad) remained present.
A one-day seminar named Sundaram Shatabdi Vandana was organized by the college to
mark the centenary celebrations of Gujarati poet Shri Sundaram. It was inaugurated by
Shri Shankarsinh Vaghela. Sundaram’s daughter Sudhben Sundaram was the chief guest
in this seminar.
The trust of the college has been publishing a literary monthly ‘Shabdasar’ for the last
twelve years. The March 2008 issue particularly focused upon the contribution of
Sundaram to Gujarati literature.
A UGC sponsored national seminar was organized on 31st December 2011 and 1st January
2012 titled “Higher Education: Issues and Challengers.” It was inaugurated by the former
director of NCERT, Dr. J. S. Rajput, Swami Shri Dharmabandhu, and Shri Shankarsinh
Vaghela. Dr. Riho Isaka, professor of Area Studies, Tokyo University, Japan, delivered
the plenary lecture. Prof. Medha Dalal talked about the recent developments in
Information Technology with respect to education. Around 54 research papers were
presented in two days.
The college hosted the annual convention of Gujarati no Adhyapak Sangh (Gujarati
Teachers’ Association) held at N. S. Patel Arts College, Anand. The campus director of
Samarpan College, Dr. Kishorsinh Solanki, was appointed the president of Gujarati no
Adhyapak Sangh.
“Sanskar Vimarsh Sangosthi” – a two-day seminar on sixteen sanskars was organized by
the dept. of Sanskrit on 17 – 18 September, 2011.
A UGC Sponsored National Seminar and International Symposium – “Reality and
Virtuality: A Confluence of Contemporary Oriental Literatures (Indo – Sino – Japanese)”
was organized on 27th and 28th 2013. Noted film critic and art historian Shri Amrit Gangar
and Dr. Riho Isaka from Tokyo University delivered their talks.
The following are the details of the prioritized research areas and the expertise available
with the institution:
Sr. no. Name of faculty Subject prioritized areas of research
1 Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt English Feminist Literature
2 Dr. Kamal Dave English British Poetry
Comparative Literature
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The institution is always eager to invite experts of various fields to the college so that the students
of the college are benefitted by them. The institution invites the leading experts to the seminars
and workshops conducted by the college. The college arranges the lectures by experts every
fortnight on different subjects of Arts as well as Commerce faculty. The Seminar Hall of the
college is built with the purpose of making the interaction between experts and students possible.
The college makes the optimum use of these halls by conducting various programmes that
inculcate intellectual, literary, cultural and moral values in the students.
The college provides all the facilities possible to the faculty members to imbibe research culture
on the campus. Though there is no provision of any Sabbatical leave for research activities, yet
duty leave is granted to the faculty members for the presentation of research papers in Seminars
and Conferences conducted by other institutes.
In order to create the awareness about the latest research and findings of research, the college
puts the detailed information on the college website. The new findings are also put on the notice
board of the college, so that the visiting faculties of the college also get to know about them. The
mention of the same is also in the magazine ‘SHABDASAR’ published by the trust of the college
every month.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
The institution promotes research and development by extending financial assistance to the
faculty members and the students. The following table indicates the expenditure, financial
allocation and actual utilization of the research grant sanctioned by UGC:
(11th Plan UGC)
Details of the grant received
Head Reference No. Received Grant Expenditure
(Utilization)
Young College F.49-20/09 (WRO)
Dated 17/03/2009 300000/- 3,04,923/-
College
Development
F.14-123/08 (WRO)
Dated 18/02/2009 400000/- 5,73,320/-
Merged Scheme
F.14-123/08 (WRO)
Dated 12/01/2010
&22/03/2011
12,40,000/- 12,19,334/-
Audit Fees ----------- ------- 25,000/-
Total 19,40,000/- 21,22,577/-
Unspent Refund
submitted to UGC
SBI, Gandhinagar
DD No.284619 1,42,885/-
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There is no provision to provide any seed money to the faculty for research. But the college
always supports the researchers by providing excellent library facilities, infrastructural facilities,
Language laboratory facilities, Computer facilities, Internet facilities and various other facilities.
It is always the endeavor of the staff members to keep themselves updated in the matters of their
own subjects as well as the recent happenings in other subjects. To materialize this intention,
every months, a meeting of all the staff members of Arts and Commerce faculties is held and the
discussions are held on various subjects. The members of various departments interact with one
another and share their experiences. In this fashion, the interdisciplinary approach is developed
among the faculty members that have resulted in the fruitful completion of one minor research
projects and sectioned of two minor projects funded by UGC. A detailed description of the same
is mentioned in the tabular form under the head ‘Details of Research Projects’.
Since the institution provides manifold facilities to the faculty members, it ensures that the
optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students
take place. In order to accomplish its purpose, the institute provides the following facilities:
Internet facility having the speed of 10mbps is available in the library, Computer
Lab/Digital Education and Learning Laboratory and administrative office of the college.
The facility of extended working hours of the library for the convenience of faculty
members and students during examination days is available.
All the faculty members are provided with the facility of internet connectivity through
Wi-Fi.
The facility of utilizing an extremely rich library abounding in text books, reference
books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, e- books, e- journals and lot many magazines and
newspapers.
Details of Research Projects
Minor Research Projects
Name
of the
faculty
and
Subject
Durat
ion
year
From
To
Title of the project Total grant Sanction no.
&
Name of the
funding
agency
Status –
Ongoing/
Complet
ed Sanctio
ned
Receiv
ed
Dr.
Kamal
Dave
English
2013
to
2015
Exploring the itineraries
of the Occult: A
Comparative study of
Shakespeare’s ‘The
Tempest’ and Kalidasa’s
‘Abhigyanshakuntalam’
Rs.
1,40,000
/-
Rs.
1,40,00
0/-
File no.
8/3/2013
UGC Pune
Complete
d
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Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati
2015
to
2017
Sundaram’s Enunciation
of Shree Aurobindo’s
Vision of Life with
Reference to the
Periodical ‘Dakshina’
Rs.
2,00,000
/-
File No.: 23-
1282/14(WRO)
Date- 20-
Feb-2015
Ongoing
Dr. Alpa
Patel
Sanskrit
2015
to
2017
The Role of Swan in the
Poems based on the Nala
Episode: A Study.
Rs.
1,45,000
/-
File No.: 23-
1225/14(WRO)
Date- 20-
Feb-2015
Ongoing
3.3 Research Facilities
The departments of Gujarati, Sanskrit, English, Economics, and Commerce are actively engaged
in research activities. The facilities that are available in the campus of the college for the purpose
of research are as follows:
Well-equipped library
Computers with Internet connection with 10mbps speed along with Wi-Fi facility
Good ambience of the library and the college campus
Comfortable seating arrangement for students and teachers in the library
The institution has well designed library. The facilities of the library are made available to the
students and research scholars outside the campus but with due permission of their research
supervisors. A space for the BISAG is also allotted in the DELL where online lectures by experts
could be viewed.
3.4 Research Publication and Awards
All the departments of the college are actively involved in the activity of research work. Out of
the total staff members, more than half of the faculty members are Ph.D. holders.
Details of publication by the faculty:
Sr. no. Name of the faculty Subject No. of Research
Papers/Articles
published
1. Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhhat English 18
2. Dr. Kamal J. Dave English 10
3. Prof. Vaibhav Kothari English 10
4. Prof. Sweta Pawar English 01
5. Dr. Dipak Pandya Gujarati 12
6. Dr. Samir Bhatt Gujarati 04
7. Dr. Alpa J. Patel Sanskrit 04
8. Dr. Hemant Vaishnav Sanskrit 03
9. Prof. Thakorbhai Nayak Sanskrit 02
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Details of Books edited by the faculty:
Sr
no.
Name of
the faculty
Subject Name of the book
edited
Year of
publicati
on
ISBN/
ISSN
No.
Name of the
publisher
1 Dr. Rucha
A.
Brahmbhatt
English Deshavarna
Katharatno :
Children’s Stories
by Aniruddha
Brahmbhatt
2007 &
2010
ISBN:
978-93-
82869-
73-3
Parshwa
Publication,
Ahmedabad
2 Dr. Rucha
A.
Brahmbhatt
English Thousands White
Stallions
2017 ISBN:
978-0-
692-
49852-1
Self Publication
3 Prof.
Vaibhav
Kothari
&
Dr. Rucha
A.
Brahmbhatt
English Education &
Values-I
2008 ------ Gandhinagar
Charitable Trust
4. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Asmitaparv
Vakdhara,
Part 01-10
2008 ----- Aadhyakavi Narsinh
Mehta
Sahityanidhi,
Junagadh
5. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Aravalli: Ek
Parikrama
2009 ----- Parshwa
Publicatons,
Ahmedabad
6. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Sundaram Shatabdi
Vandana
2009 ------ Divine
Publications,
Ahmedabad
7. Dr. Hemant
Vaishnav
Sanskrit Sanskrit man
Jivanopyogi
Vicharvarso
2010 978-93-
81062-
65-4
Parshva
Publication,
Ahmedabad First
Edition – 2010
8. Dr. Hemant
Vaishnav
Sanskrit Bartiya samaj na
nirman man Sanskrit
vangmayni Bhumika
2014 978-93-
5108-169
-2
Parshva
Publication,
Ahmedabad First
Edition – 2014
10 Prof. Nitendra Patel Economics 00
11. Prof. J.G.Chauhan Economics 02
12. Prof. Chhaya Chavada Sociology 00
13. Prof. Ramila Patel Sociology 06
14. Prof. Sunrendrasinh Vaghela Psychology 01
15. Dr. Lalita Solanki Commerce 04
16. Dr. Manisha Rabari Commerce 05
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Details of books published by the faculty:
Sr.
No
.
Name
of the
faculty
Subject Title of the book Name of the
publisher
Year
of
publi
catio
n
ISSN/ISB
N No.
1. Dr.
Kamal
Dave
English Poetry of G.M.
Hopkins – A Thematic
study
Shree Niwas
Publications,
Jaipur
2012 ISBN No.
978-93-
5032-022-
8
2. Dr.
Kamal
Dave
English “Exploring the itineraries
of the Occult: A
Comparative Study of
Shakespeare’s
The Tempest and
Kalidasa’s
Abhigyanshakuntalam.”
Rajkamal
Computers &
Graphics, Rajkot.
(Gujarat)
Year: 2016
2016 ISBN No.:
978-81-
927629-0-
6
3. Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Sarjan Ane Vivechan ni
Vyavartakta
Damini Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-
84324-91-9
4. Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Suresh Joshini Sarjakta
Damini Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-
84324-90-2
5. Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Kathaswad
Damini Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-
84324-94-0
6. Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Sundaramni Kavita
Damini Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-
84324-92-6
7. Dr.
Dipak
Pandya
Gujarati Ishavasyam Idam Sarvam
Damini Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-
84324-93-3
8 Dr.
Hemant
Vaishna
v
Sanskrit Kautilya’s Arthashashtra
(Adhikarana 6 & 7)
Sarashvati
publication,
Ahmedabad
First edition 2003
2003 -------
9 Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
Commer
ce
Krushi Marketing And
Marketyard No
Parichay
RET
International
Academic
Publishing,
Dediyasan
Mahesana.
2014 978-93-
85065-52-
1
10 Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
Commer
ce
Uttar Gujarat Ni
Khetivadi Uttpan Bajar
RET
International
Academic
Publishing,
2015 978-93-
85065-53-
8
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Samiti No Parichay
Ane Nanakiy Kamgiri
Dediyasan
Mahesana.
11 Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
Commer
ce
Cost and Management
Accounting
SUNRISE
Publishers &
Distributors,
Jaipur
2016 978-93-
80207-77-
3
12 Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
Commer
ce
Krushi Marketing
Sansodhan Parichay
RET
International
Academic
Publishing,
Dediyasan
Mahesana.
2015 978-93-
85065-62-
0
13 Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
Commer
ce
Business Marketing
Skill
Green Flag
Foundation,
Sonasan, Gujarat
2015 978-93-
84570-31-
6
Research Awards received by the faculty: Nil
3.5 Consultancy
The institute encourages the staff members to undertake consultancy services with various
institutions and organizations. The focus of the institution is on helping out the needy and helping
them grow by providing them necessary guidance and imparting essential counseling. The faculty
members of the college participate in diverse functions organized by Sahiyta Parishad, esteemed
institutions and NGOs and play vital role as keynote speakers, experts and counsellors.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
Various surveys related to Illiteracy, Nutritional status of school going children in at Vasantpura,
Narmada district, Campaigns against Drug addiction, women empowerment, Survey regarding
number of school going students has been conducted by the volunteers of NSS. The help that is
offered by the faculty members is free of cost. Therefore there is no provision of generating any
revenue for the college.
In order to promote institution-neighbourhood community network and student engagement,
various activities are undertaken by the college. It has always been the priority of the institution
to orient the students in such a fashion that they become responsible citizens of the country. The
activities carried out by the institution for the holistic development of the students are as follows:
The institution encourages the celebration of National festivals such as Independence Day
and Republic Day in the college. Eminent personalities of the society are invited at the
celebration of the festivals. The programme includes lectures enumerating the importance
of the days. The programme includes patriotic songs sung by the students, short skits and
dance, followed by refreshment for all the participants and teachers.
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The festival called Navaratri is celebrated as ‘Garaba festival’ in which a big number of
students participate and competition is held for the best Garaba Player in the college
premises.
The students of the college collect garments by campaigning on their own in the college.
All the clothes thus accumulated are distributed among the needy. The students personally
visit poverty-stricken areas and give clothes to the poor. Such activity develops a sense
of compassion and benevolence in the students.
Respect for elders has become a matter of chief concern among the teen age children of
the society. The lectures advocating the responsibilities of the children for their parents,
elders and the old people of society are arranged. Moreover the students of the college
are taken to the Old age houses so that they understand the agony of old people who are
left out by their relatives. The students take an oath that they would always take care of
their parents and elders of their families as they grow up and stand on their feet.
Motivational lectures inculcating the basic values in the students; lectures on the
importance of Yoga and meditation and spirituality are also conducted in the college.
Saving a Girl Child Campaign is also organized by the CWDC of the college. Other
Campaigns such as Save Water Campaign, Shun Plastic campaign, Anti-tobacco
campaign are also organized by NSS of the college.
Tree Plantation Day, World Environment Day; Teacher’s Day, Women’s day, World
Aids Day, Human Rights Day, Youth Day, Independence Day, Republic Day etc. are
celebrated jointly by teachers and students of the college.
‘Vidhyarthi Sjjata Shibir’ (Students Development Programme) is organized by the
department of Gujarati in coloration with Sahhitya Parishad of Gujarat for ten days. More
than three hundred students are benefitted by it.
In order to track students’ involvement in various social movements and activities, the
Committee members of NSS insist to play an active role in activities related social welfare. The
photographs of the events are displayed on the noticeboard and website of the college. The NSS
wing of the college plays a leading role in the celebration of various days and initiation of
different campaigns. At the annual function of the college, the best NSS cadets are felicitated and
are awarded prizes and certificates by the Chief Guest of the function.
The students are honoured for their commendable services by the Principal of the college at the
formal gathering of the faculty members and the students of the college. The Principal of the
college boosts the enthusiasm of the students who play a prominent role in engaging themselves
in the activities of social welfare. This is because the youth of today is the pioneers in building
of tomorrow’s India.
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In order to solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution,
the following measures are undertaken:
Regular meetings of Parent-Teachers’ Associations are held in which the suggestions are
invited by the faculty members from the parents for the constructive development of the
college.
The staff is informed about all the activities carried out by various wings of the college
and the suggestions of the staff are also asked for.
The Alumni association of the college keeps a vigil on the different activities – academic,
social and cultural being undertaken by the college authorities.
The Management and Principal of the college are extremely cooperative; they take
important decisions of the college after due consultation with all the faculty members of
Arts and Commerce.
The institution plans and organizes its extension and outreach programmes in the beginning of
the year. Various committees like I.Q.A.C., Cultural Committee, Career and Counselling
committee, Sports Committee, Research Committee, NSS Committee, College Maintenance
Committee, Discipline Committee, Educational tour committee etc. are formed by the Principal
to work out the plans effectively. On account of the dedicated endeavours of these committees,
the extension programmes are carried out smoothly and their impact on the society is deep and
far reaching. The college is constantly in touch with the Sahitya Parishad, Ahmedabad, Tata
Consultancy Services (TCS) Gandhinagar, NGOs like ‘Shri Adi Samaj Seva Trust,’ ‘Shri Dugari
Garasiya Seva Samaj Trust’, Gandhinagar. Various campaigns for Cleanliness, Environmental
awareness, Impact of Global warming, Women Health Awareness, Legal workshops, Adult
education and Literacy campaign are other highlights of the extension activities.
NSS Activities
The college encourages the students to participate in the NSS activities which are ancillary to the
academic curriculum; they are required to follow during the academic year. The college has
entrusted the responsibilities of NSS Programme officers to the specific faculty members of the
college. Prof Thakorbhai Nayak and Dr. Manisha Rabari have been rendering their valuable
services as Coordinator and Asst. Coordinator respectively. The NSS of the college undertake
diverse extension activities throughout the year. During the last four years, the community
services undertaken by NSS is exemplary. A comprehensive analysis of the activities pursued by
NSS is as follows:
2013-14
31/08/13 :Four volunteers of N.S.S. participated in the Tarun Abhivaadan programme organized
by the NSS unit of S. D. Arts and B. R. Commerce College, Manasa.
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30/09/13: The N.S.S. unit of the college, in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra, organized a
tree plantation programme at Indroda Primary School under the auspices of My Earth, My Duty
at the 64th Van Mahotsava.
22/09/13: The function marking the state wide celebration of the NSS Day was organized at
Gujarat University. NSS volunteers from affiliated colleges took part in various cultural events
and competitions. Four volunteers of the college participated in it and Ms. Khyati S. Mehta
secured the third prize in short film making competition.
28/10/2013: Ten volunteers of the NSS unit visited the Biodiversity Exhibition at the Science
Express which arrived at Gandhinagar Railway Station.
26/12/13 to 01/01/14: The Programme Officer of College NSS programme, Prof. Thakorbhai K.
Nayak participated in the Training Programme organized by the Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry, at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
07/02/14 to 13/02/14: The annual NSS Camp was organized at Borij Primary School, Dist.
Gandhinagar. Fifty volunteers carried out Voter Awareness drive, cleanliness campaign,
Deaddiction drive, Socio-economic survey and also performed street plays. volunteers taught the
students at the primary school for a couple of days. A medical check -up camp was also organised
in association with the Civil Hospital, Gandhinagar.
21/02/14: Ten volunteers took part in the Rashtriya Yuva Niti and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyaan
organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra at the Pharmacy College Campus, Sector-23, Gandhianagar.
2014-15:
17/07/14 to 19/07/14: Two boys and two girl students participated in the Gujarat University
NSS workshop held at Baliyadev Temple, Ahmedabad. Students took part in many activities and
cultural events. Ms. Rashmita R. Vasava stood first in the musical chair competition.
19/08/14 to 25/08/14: The Programme Officer of College NSS programme, Prof. Thakorbhai K.
Nayak participated in the Training Programme organized by Gujarat University at Gujarat
Vidyapth campus in Sadara.
05/08/14: Seventy volunteers carried out cleanliness drive in the college campus and a tree
plantation programme was also organized to spread awareness about environment.
20/09/14 to 22/09/14: A Zonal Seminar of NSS was organized by the NSS unit of Arts and
Commerce College, Dahegam. Four volunteers took part in it.
25/09/14 to 02/10/14: As part of the Swachchha Bharata Abhiyaan, launched by the Central
Government; students and faculty members of the college initiated cleanliness campaign in the
college.
20/11/14: A list containing the names of ten volunteers was sent to the Gujarat Assembly under
its programme to train the students as honorary guides for the Vidhansabha Darshan Programme.
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14/12/14: The Programme Officer of College NSS programme, Prof. Thakorbhai K. Nayak
rendered services at the Mega Blood Donation event organized by Indian Red Cross Society,
Gandhinagar at Hotel President, Gandhinagar.
25/01/15 to 31/01/15: A Seven days Annual NSS Camp was organized at Indroda village. Fifty
volunteers took part in it and carried out various activities like socio-economic survey,
deaddiction rally, cleanliness drive etc. A documentary on Beti Bachao was also shown to check
the menace of female foeticide. A free medical check up camp was also organised in association
with the Civil Hospital, Gandhinagar.
07/02/15: A visit to the Indroda Nature Park was organised by the NSS unit to create awareness
about environment related issues. Fifty students took part in it.
04/02/15 to 06/02/15: Fifteen volunteers of the NSS unit visited the Biodiversity Exhibition at
the Science Express which arrived at Gandhinagar Railway Station.
13/03/2015: The 44th All India Police Science Congress Conference was held at Mahatma
Mandir, Gandhinagar. Forty volunteers took part in it.
2015 – 16
17/07/15 to 19/07/15: The University level NSS workshop was organised at Smt. Manekba
Vinay Vihar Educational campus at Adalaj, Dist. Gandhinagar. Six volunteers took part in the
workshop.
08/08/15: An invited lecture of Shri Rajeshbhai Patel was organised on the topic of “ Aahar thi
Aarogya” ( Food Nutrition and Health ).
15/08/15: A tree plantation programme was held to mark the Independence Day.
16/08/15: As part of the Swachchha Bharata Abhiyaan, launched by the Central Government;
students and faculty members of the college initiated cleanliness campaign in the college.
31/10/15: A function was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. The movie
Sardar, based on the life of Sardar Patel was screened at the college. An essay writing
competition and Quiz was organized. The students were made aware of Sardar Patel’s leadership
skills and social services rendered by him in various capacities.
30/10/15 to 04/11/15: A Seven days Annual NSS Camp was organized at Magodi village. Fifty
volunteers took part in it and carried out various activities like socio-economic survey,
deaddiction rally accompanied by officials of Prohibition Department, cleanliness drive etc.
Volunteers and faculty members visited an old-age home and spent quality time with the elderly
people.
16/09/15: An exhibition was organised by the Prohibition Department, Gujarat Govt. to raise
awareness about the adverse effects of addictions on our body. A documentary was also screened,
an elocution competition was organized on this occasion. Eleven students took part in it and the
function was attended by 145 students.
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2016-17
21/06/16: World Yoga Day was celebrated on the college campus. Faculty members and around
250 students too k part in it.
04/08/16: An orientation programme was organised by the NSS unit to familiarize the First year
students with various activities carried out by the NSS unit throughout the year. Prof. N. N. Patel
guided the students.
15/08/16: Independence Day was celebrated on the campus and saplings were planted.
05/12/16: 20 N.S.S. volunteers participated in the awareness programme on ‘Digital Banking’,
an initiative launched by the Govt. of India to promote cashless transactions in the wake of
demonetization. It was held at the Town Hall, Gandhinagar.
22/12/16 to 27/12/16: The NSS volunteers offered their services at the Annual Convention
(Gyansatra) of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad at Magarwada, Banaskantha, Gujarat. They were
engaged in assisting the noted litterateurs and maintaining general decorum. The volunteers
looked after the aged people coming from different parts of Gujarat and India and facilitated the
smooth functioning of the entire event. Their whole hearted devotion so touched the Gnanpith
Prize Winner writer Shri Raghuveer Chaudhari that he made special mention of the students in
his weekly column, published in the leading Gujarati daily Divya Bhaskar.
NCC UNIT:
The NCC unit is not introduced in the college yet but the college has already applied for it.
The institution has appointed Dr. Samir Bhatt (Dept. of Gujarati) as an N.C.C. Officer.
Contribution of the faculty members in Community Services and their association with
other academic institutes:
English Department
Dr. Rucha A. Bhrambhatt
Life Member & Former President of Gujarat Chapter (2007-2010): Women’s
International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) : Consultative NGO of UN,
Geneva.
Trustee: Sustainable Options through Arts, Crafts & Humanities (SOACH) Himmatlal
Park, Azad Society, Ahmedabad.
Served as a reviewer and language expert. Gujarat Text Board, Gandhinagar
Prof. Vaibhav Kothari
Associated with Shri Adi Samaj Seva Trust
Served as a reviewer and language expert. Gujarat Text Board, Gandhinagar
Dr. Kamal J. Dave
Associated with the social activities carried out by Audichya Brahma Sanstha for the last
ten years.
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Life member Asait Shitya Sabha, Gujarat.
Life member of Anarth Chitra Nirman Society, Mehsana.
Served as a member of Students’ welfare Board, Hem. North Gujarat University, Patan
in 2013.
Served as a subject expert at Hem.North Gujarat University, Patan from 2011 to 2014.
Served as a member of Inter University youth Festival Committee. Hem. North Gujarat
University, Patan in 2012.
Gujarati Department
Dr. Dipak Pandya
Co-editor : Asmitaparva, Part 01-10, Organized by Morari Bapu at Mahuva, Gujarat
(1998-2007)
Representative of Gujarat University Area Professors’ Association (2001-2002)
Reviewer : Textbooks of Gujarati Subject in Std. 1st to 5th at Text book board of Gujarat
(2005-2015)
Members of Publishing Committee of Cultural Forum, Gandhinagar (2007), Indian Lions
(2007-2009), BISAG(Gujarati) (2009), Sahitya parishad, Ahmedabad. Sahityasahbha,
Gandhinagar and Shree Aurobindo Centre, Gandhinagar.
Has served as a Subject expert at Gujarat Subordinate services Selection Board,
Gandhinagar (2009)
Dr. Samir Bhatt
Has served as a subject coordinator in Gujarati Subject from 2010 to 2014.
Has served as a columnist in the newspaper ‘PHULCHHAB’ published from Rajkot from
2001 to 2008.
Selected as a member of working committee of ‘Gujarati Adhyapak Sangh’ (Gujarati
Teachers’ Association) in 2017.
Sanskrit Department
Dr. Alpa J. Patel
Awarded national merit certificate by Hem. North Gujarat University, Patan in1990
Honoured by Ex. C.M. of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel for highest education in the
villege, Vasai under the scheme of Kanya Kelavani.
Honoured by kadava patidar privar samaj and Aanart Sanskrit sanskruti svadhyay
sansthan, mahesana for getting the degree of Ph.D.
Dr. Hemant Vishnav
Has worked as a joint secretory of shree Vaishnav kelavni mandal since 2014.
Has served as a joint Secretary of the Housing Society entitled as Arjun Greens
Appartment. Naranpura, Ahmedabad since 2011.
Associated with Samarpan dhyan Yoga. Tripada centre, Ahmedabad.
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Economics Department
Prof. Niterndra Patel
Associated with social and religious services of ‘Sarvajiv hitavah shri swaminarayan
Gurukul’ Kanbha
Associated with an autonomous college St.Xaviers college, Ahmedabad.
Served as a subject expert in P.G. Course at Bhavanagar University.
Officiated as a judge by Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad for various competition in
Economics
Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan
Has served as a trustee of ‘Kasba Education Trust’,Modasa
Has served as a member of working committee of trust of the minority ‘Makhdup
Education Trust’
Has served as a Coopt member of ‘Muslim Education Trust’ Modasa.
Has been honoured by ‘Muslim Education and welfare Trust’, Gandhinagar for delivering
an inspiring and informative lecture on ‘Importance of Education’
Sociology Department
Prof. Chhya Chavada
Associated with the social activities of Rajput Samaj
Associated religious activities of Gayatri Parivar
Prof. Ramila Patel
Has served as a Counsellor in IGNOU and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University.
3.7 Collaboration
.As regards the staff exchange programme, a big number of the faculty members of the
Arts as well as Commerce faculty of the college render services as Guest lecturers to other
colleges. They visit the colleges affiliated to Gujarat University and Other Universities
and deliver lectures on the subject of their specialization. Similarly the faculties of other
colleges visit our college and speak on the topic of their choice. In this way, the difficult
topics of the curricula are easily and effectively managed. The students are highly
benefitted through such lectures, as they get the variety as well as the expertise in the
form of different experts visiting the college.
The details of the eminent personalities who participated in various events of the college is
as follows
Sr.
No.
Name of the
personality Date Event Designation
1.
Shree Kulinchandra
Yagnik 29/01/1999
Chief Guest at the
Third Annual Day
Celebrations
Eminent Sanskrit scholar
and Former VC, North
Gujarat University, Patan
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2.
Shree Dhirubhai
Thakar 29/01/1999
Guest of Honour at
the Third Annual
Day Celebrations
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature
3.
Shree P. K. Mehta
29/01/2000
Chief Guest at the
Fourth Annual Day
Celebrations
Former Pro Vice
Chancellor, IGNOU.
Delhi.
4.
1.
Shree Vinod Bhatt
28/01/2002
Chief Guest at the
Sixth Annual Day
Celebrations
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature
5.
Shree K. S. Shastri
Shree Ratilal
Borisagar 31/01/2003
Chief Guest at the
Seventh Annual
Day Celebrations
Former Pro. V.C. of
Gujarat University
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature.
6.
Shree
Dharmabandhuji 03/02/2004
Chief Guest at the
Eighth Annual Day
Celebrations
A Social Reformer
7.
Pujya Morari Bapu
01/08/2005
Inauguration
function marking
the start of tenth
year – Dashabdi
Parva - of the
foundation of
College
A saint and Religious
Preacher
8.
Shree Vinod
Adhvaryu 22/01/2007
Chief Guest at the
Eleventh Annual
Day Celebrations
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature
9.
Shree N. K. Patel
Shree Musafir
Palanpuri 24/01/2008
Chief Guest at the
Twelfth Annual
Day Celebrations
Member of the Trust.
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature
10
Dr. Madhusudan
Mistry
Shree Musafir
Palanpuri
06/02/2009
Chief Guest at the
Thirteenth Annual
Day Celebrations
ML.A. from Gujarat
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature
11
Dr. Bhadrayu
Vachharajani
Chief Guest at the
Fourteenth Annual
Day Celebrations
An educationalist and
ex. director of Academic
Staff college, Rajkot
The following are the details of the expert lectures delivered on various subjects during last
five years:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Dignitary Event Beneficiary
1. 01/04/2001
Shree Chinu Modi
Shree Manhar Modi
Shree Vinod Joshi
Release of the First Issue of
Shabdasar, a literary
monthly brought out by
Students &
Professors
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Shree Manilal H. Patel Gandhinagar Charitable
Trust
2. January
2001 Shree Manilal H. Patel
Invited lecture on ‘Kavya
Vibhavana’
Students &
Professors
3. 02/09/2000
Shree Chinu Modi
Shree Manhar Modi
Shree Satish Vyas
Shree Manilal H. Patel
Shree Musafir Palanpuri
Shree Naresh Ved
Shree Saumya Joshi
Shree Rajendra Shukla
Invited Speakers at
‘Gazal Parisamvad’ Students &
Professors
4. 09/10/2004
Shree Raghuvir Chaudhari
Shree Bakul Tripathi
Shree Ratilal Borisagar
Shree Joravarsinh Jadav
Shree Musafir Palanpuri
Invited Speakers at the
Seminar on ‘Gujarati
Sahityama Nirupita Hasya’ Students &
Professors
5. 24-
25/09/2005
Shree Chandrakant Sheth
Shree Satish Vyas
Shree Vinod Joshi
Shree Dakshesh Thakar
Shree Manilal H. Patel
Invited Speakers at the
Student Development
Programme on Gujarati
Prosody
Students &
Professors
6. O9/10/2005
Shree Bholabhai Patel
Shree Kumarpal Desai
Shree Prasad Brahmbhatt
Shree Usha Upadhyaya
Shree Mahendrasinh
Parmar
Invited Speakers at the
Seminar on ‘Gujarati Pravas
Sahitya’
Students &
Professors
7. 09/10/2005 Shree Amrit Vegad
(Noted Travel writer)
He delivered his first public
speech at the Seminar on
‘Gujarati Pravas Sahitya’
Students &
Professors
8. October
2005
Shree Satish Vyas
Shree Dhirubhai Thaker
Talked about his play ‘Jalne
Padade’ when the play was
staged
Remained present for the
show
Students &
Professors
9. 21-
22/01/2006
Shree Satish Vyas
Shree P. K. Laheri
Shree Naresh Ved
The college hosted the 55th
Annual Convention of
‘Gujaratino Adyapak
Sangh’ (Teachers’
Association of Gujarati) in
collaboration with Sardar
Sarovar Narmada Nigam
Students &
Professors
10. July 2006
Shree Mahavirsinh
Chauhan
(Noted Hindi Critic and
Former VC- North Gujarat
University)
Spoke on Jeevan and
Sahitya Students &
Professors
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11. 11/12/2006 Dr. Vijay Pandya
Talked on ‘Sanskrit
Sahityama Bhavabhutinu
Pradan’
Students &
Professors
12. 21/07/2007
Shree Svati Joshi
Shree Dhirubhai Thakar
Shree Chandrakant Sheth
Shree Kumarpal Desai
Graced the occasion at the
unveiling of the poet
Umashankar Joshi’s bust at
his native place Bamana
Students &
Professors
13. 22/09/2007
Shree Sudha Sundaram
Shree Chandrakant Sheth
Shree Bharat Mehta
Shree Vinod Joshi
Shree Prabodh Joshi
Shree Ramesh Dave
Shree Manilal H. Patel
Shree Prasad Brahmbhatt
A One Day Seminar on the
Birth Centenary of the Poet
Sundaram
Students &
Professors
14. November
2008
Dr. J. S. Rajput
(Former Chairman, N.C.E.
R. T)
Shree Kanti Bhatt
Shree Mukesh Khanna
Shree A. R. Rao
Dr. Abhaas Mitra
Dr. Noba Mondal
Annual N. S. S. Camp at
Pransala, Saurashtra
Students &
Professors
15. 23/09/2009
Shree Ahmed Patel
Shree Kumarpal Desai
Shree Manilal H. Patel
Unveiling the bust of the
poet Sundaram at his birth
place Matar, Dist. Bharuch
Students &
Professors
16 09-
10/01/2009
Shree Raghuvir Chaudhari
Shree Vinod Joshi
Shree Vidyut Joshi
Shree Ramesh Shah
Shree Nitin Vadgama
Shree Manilal H. Patel
Shree Raman Soni
Shree Pravin Darji
Shree Satish Vyas
Shree Naresh Shukla
A Seminar on the occasion
of Jayanti Dalal Birth
Centenary, held in
association with Sahitya
Akademi, Delhi Students &
Professors
17. December
2009
Shree Bhagavatikumar
Shama
(President, Gujarati Sahitya
Parishad)
Chief Guest at Granth Yatra
as a part of Sahitya Parva Students &
Professors
18. 31/12/2011
Dr. J. S. Rajput
Shree Dharmabandhuji
Dr. Riho Isaka
Prof. Medha Dalal
U.G.C. Sponsored National
Seminar on Higher
Education: Global Issues
and Challenges
Students &
Professors
19. 21/07/2013 Dr. Satish Vyas
Invited lecture on the Birth
Anniversary of Umashankar
Joshi
Students &
Professors
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20. 28/02/2014 Shree Dalpat Chauhan
(Poet and Dramatist)
The premier show of the
play Rashava Suraj
Students &
Professors
21. 31/07/2013
Prof. Birud Sindhav
(Nebraska – Omaha
University, USA)
Invited Lecture on
Marketing Strategy of China Students &
Professors
22 2014
Shree Dalpat Chauhan
Famous Gujarati Dalit
Author
First Show of Gujarati Play
‘Rashva Suraj’ Students &
Professors
23 26/06/2014 Dr. Manjula viradia Expert lecture on Minor
Research Project Professors
24 10/02/2015
Dr.Satish Vyas
Dr. Manilal Patel
Dr. Kishor Vyas
Dr. Manisha Dave
Dr. Vaishali Dholakiya
Dr. Nalini Desai
Dr. Ajay Raval
Dr.Asavsinh Chauhan
Prof. Ashwin Anandani
Vidhyarthi Sajjata Sibir
(Students’ development
Programme)
Students
25 21/07/2015
Dr.Kishorsinh Solanki
An eminent writer of
Gujarati Literature and Ex.
Principal of the college.
BirthDay celebration of
eminent Gujarati poet
Umashankar Joshi
Students &
Professors
26 2015 Shree Umakant Rajyaguru
Matrubhasha Bachavo
Abhiyan. (Save mother
tongue Programme)
Students &
Professors
27 22/072015 Dr. Vijay B. Pandya
Sanskrit sajjata karyakram
(Sanskrit Language
Development Programme)
Students &
Professors
28 2016
Prof. Nisarg Aahir
Associate Prof. at K.K.
Shastri College,
Ahmedabad
Guest Speaker in Experts’
Lecture Sponsored by
Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Students &
Professors
29 18/07/2016 Swami shri Vivekanandji
Guest Lecture on
Importance of Moral Values
in Life
Students &
Professors
30
29/09/2016
to
08/10/2016
Dr. Dhiru Parikh
Dr. Praful Raval
Dr. Parul Desai
Dr. Mansukh Salla
Dr. Chandrakant Topiwala
Dr. Arvind Bhandari
Dr. Ramesh Dave
Matrubhasha Sajjta Shibir
(Students’ development
Programme)
Students
31 03/02/2017 Dr.Deb Ranjan Hota
Guest Lecture on “The
changing dimensions of
Sociology and career
opportunity for the Young.”
Students
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Linkages and Collaborations
Curriculum
Dr. Rucha A.Brahmbhatt, and Prof. Vaibhav Kotahri,(Department of English) and Dr.
Dipak Pandya (Department of Gujarati) rendered their services as reviewers of Text Book
Board of Gujarat.
The faculty members of the college are the Members of Board of Studies of the
universities other than Gujarat University. Dr. Dipak Pandya (Gujarati) was invited in a
Workshop for framing the Syllabus of M.A.at BAOU, Ahmedabad (2009). Dr. Samir
Bhatt (Gujarati) has served as a member of ‘Curriculum Development Designing’ of
Surastra University, Rajkot. Internship/On the Job Training
Tata Consultancy Services organized a month long training programme in Soft Skills for
underprivileged students. 12 students were trained in Spoken English, Computer literacy
and personality development.
District Employment Bureau organized a counselling session at Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan,
Gandhinagar for civil services examination aspirant students. 250 students from the
college attended the programme.
Twenty Five students have registered themselves for CCC and Tally programme offered
by CDAC under Central Government funded Scholarship Scheme.
Forty students completed CCC course from C-DAC under Central Government funded
Scholarship Scheme.
A Coaching cum Guidance programme for competitive examinations was organised for
SC students in association with the District Employment Bureau. Around 70 students
took part in it.
Hundred students have been registered under the Placement scheme of Govt. of Gujarat
organized in the college on 29th March 2017.
Faculty Exchange and Professional Development
The institution is closely linked with Gujarati Sahitya Parishad Ahmedabad, Pandit Dindayal
University, Gandhinagar, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, South
Gujarat University, Surat, Hemchandracharya North Gujjarat University, Patan, Sardar Patel
University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, M.S. University, Baroda and Indira Gandhi Open University.
The faculty members of the college not only visit the colleges affiliated to Gujarat University but
also deliver Guest lectures at all the universities mentioned above. Moreover the seminars are
conducted in all the universities on a regular basis. It is always the effort of college authorities to
invite the maximum number of faculties from different regions of Gujarat and also from other
states of India.
The institution is linked with GUATA (Gujarat University Area Teachers’ Association) ,GUETA
(Gujarat University English Teachers’ Association) and associations of teachers of Gujarati,
Sanskrit, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Commerce which are engaged in literary
research. This enables the faculty exchange easier and fruitful.
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Research
The institution is actively linked with the task of research in various fields. Dr. Rucha Brahmbhatt
(English) has been selected in the Research Committee of English Subject for the selection of
Ph.D. students in Gujarat University. Moreover she is appointed as a member of Ph.D. Expert
Committee in P.D.P.U. (Pandit Dindayal Petrolium University, Gandhinagar.) Similarly Dr.
Kamal Dave (English) has been appointed as a Ph.D. supervisor in Rai University, Dholaka and
Pacific University Rajasthan. In this way through the linkages with other universities, the
research activity in the college is progressing in the excellent fashion.
Consultancy
The institution invites experts in various subjects and avail of their expertize for better teaching-
learning programmes. The linkages help to develop the competency of the students as well as the
faculty members of the college.
Extension
Various programmes and extension activities are organized in collaboration with Shitya Parishad
of Gujarat, Sahitya Academy Delhi, Sardar Sarovar Nigam of Gujarat, NGOs like Shri Adi Samaj
Seva and Gramin Vikas Trust’, ‘Shri Dugari Garasiya Seva Samaj Trust’ etc. The highlights of
the programmes are Career Counselling Programme, Public Speaking programme, Personality
development programmes, Lectures of Experts etc.
Publication
The Trust of the college has published a literary journal ‘SHABDASAR’(ISSN 2249-2933) every
months for the last twelve years. Apart from this, as the institution is linked with many other
academic institutions, their publications are also made available to the students of the college.
The institution is also going to publish its yearly magazine ‘UDAN’ in the current academic year
highlighting the chief activities and achievements of the college throughout the year. Moreover
the editing of books by the faculty members of the college promotes the work of publication.
Student Placement
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) offered to employ many students of our institution after
consultation with the authorities. The students who pass out from the college with B.A. / B.COM.
degree are employed in this way. Moreover the college with the initiative of Govt. of Gujarat
enrolls its students with Employment Exchange Bureau that facilitates the students to get jobs of
their choice.
Student Exchange
The students of the college participate in the academic activities organized by other colleges
affiliated to Gujarat University. The students also come together in various events organized by
the University. It has always been the priority of the college to give the maximum advantage to
the students for their progress in all possible ways. The college also welcomes the students of
other colleges to attend the programmes conducted by the college. In this way, student exchange
works wonders for the college as it is able to benefit a big number of students in various ways.
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Efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the
linkages/collaborations
The Trust and Principal of the college continuously strive for the sustainable growth of the
college in terms of research, placement and the overall development of the students. The
periodical meetings of the IQAC aim at sorting out all the problems of the students that impede
their progress. Moreover all the members of the Gandhinagar Charitable Trust put their optimum
effort in establishing linkage and collaboration with other colleges, universities, institutions and
NGOs so that more and more students could derive benefit out of it. The students are encouraged
to attend seminars, workshops, conferences and all such programmes conducted by the college
as well as other colleges affiliated to Gujarat University. The experts of other universities are
invited to the college for lectures so that the students can have the maximum gain out of the
lectures thus conducted. In this way sincere efforts employed by the Trust, Principal and IQAC
have imparted fruitful results and the outcome of it is satisfying in every way.
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CRITERION: IV
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING
RESOURCES
KEY ASPECTS
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3 IT Infrastructure
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
The college has constituted a committee for the Infrastructure Development and Planning under
the supervision of the Principal of the college. The members of the committee look into the
requirements of the students and other stake holders of the institute and put up suggestions in the
meeting of the committee. The Principal of the college provides the details regarding the
estimated budget of infrastructure to the committee members. Reviewing the requirements and
the exigencies of the facility suggested by the members, a plan is chalked out regarding the
implementation of the suggestions. The priority is always given to the creation of such
infrastructural facilities that aim at the enhancement of teaching and learning process.
(a) Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities
(1) Classrooms
There are 15 specious classrooms in the college. The classrooms of the college are airy, clean
and equipped with good benches, fans, lights, green boards. Old benches have been replaced by
new benches and the atmosphere of the classrooms have been made student friendly.
(2) Technology enabled learning space
The college consists of a lot of technology enabled learning space. A Wi-Fi connection is
available in the Staff room and the library of the college. Also the central computer lab is
equipped with 36 computers connected by LAN with the facility of Internet.
(3) Seminar hall
The college consists of one seminar hall in the building. The Seminar Hall is equipped with audio
system, DVD player, lectern, projector and cordless mikes, having a seating capacity of 180
people. The hall is furnished with tables and chairs along with a green board that could be utilized
for writing purposes. This hall has a multi utility function, since it is utilized for guest lectures,
quiz contest, debate competition, poetry recitation competition, Antakshari and all other co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities. This hall is also utilized by the faculty members for the
purpose of teaching and for Assignments purposes.
(4) Laboratory
There is a Digital Education and Learning Laboratory in the college. It is well maintained and
furnished with all the technical devices necessary for the enhancement of teaching-learning
process. There are 36 computers with connected with LAN. The laboratory is extensively used
by the students for improving their communicative and reading skills of English.
Specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research
The faculty members have an access to the Seminar Hall for showing films or educational
programmes recorded in DVDs. This facility helps the students to learn their lessons more
precisely, since they can understand better by means of audio-visual aids.
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A special zone has been created in the library exclusively for the purpose of pursuing
research work. This Research Zone of the library helps the faculty members to do their
research work with a great concentration and deliberation.
(b) Extra-Curricular Activities
1) Sports
The college has developed a sports ground at its own premise situated in sector-8 for the purpose
of various games that are played throughout the year. The college remains vibrant with the
participation of students in different games including the KHEL MAHAKUMBH, the Sports
Competition which was organized by the Government of Gujarat. Necessary infrastructure is
provided to the students for playing a variety of games – both outdoor and indoor. The students
of the college performed brilliantly in inter collegiate tournaments hosted by the college and
brought laurels to the college by becoming champions in several games. Mr. Mahendra Modiya
has been managing all the activities related to sports as CTO (Core Training Officer). The college
is also utilizing the facilities available at Gymkhana of Sector-19 and 21 for Sports purposes. The
following are the infrastructural facilities for Sports available at the premise of the college
developed for the purpose of sports:
Sr
no.
Name of the Sport Ground Facilities No. of Kits available
1. Volley Ball One ground Net-01/ Pole-01 Pair/
Ball-09
3. Cricket One ground
Bats-04/Stumps-02
Pairs/Tennis ball-03/Paid-03
Pairs/Wiki Paid-02
Pairs/Helmet-04
4. Kho-Kho One ground Pole-02
5. Kabaddi One ground -----
6. Hand Ball One Mud Court Goal Posh-02/04
7. Football Half ground Balls-02
8. High Jump One Ground Stand-01
9. Javelin Throw/ Discus Throw/
Shot Put One ground
Javelin-02/Shots-03/Discus-
05
10. Chess Indoor 01 kit
2) Auditorium
The Seminar Hall of the college is utilized as Auditorium also. It has got all the facilities required
to organize a cultural programme, Annual function, Induction programme, A meet of Alumnai
and Parents Association, Farewell programme or any other programme of the college. The hall
is sufficiently ventilated and consists of a stage, good audio system, lectern and overhead
projector. The hall functions as a multipurpose room where all the activities that require a stage
are conducted.
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3) NSS
The NSS wing of the college is the most prominent segments of the college. A special room for
NSS is allotted by the institute. Currently Prof. Thakorbhai Nayak (Sanskrit) has been rendering
services as Programme Officer of NSS, assisted by Dr. Manisha Rabari(Commerce)
4) Cultural Activities
The cultural committee is coordinated by Dr. Lalita Solanki. The college promotes the
participation of students in the cultural activities in a large number. There is a facility of
professional assistance for students who wish to participate in the Youth Festival and other inter
collegiate cultural competitions. The Seminar Hall of the college is used for conducting various
cultural activities.
5) Communication Skills development
In order to improve the level of English of the students, a Digital Education and Learning
Laboratory (DELL) has been established in the college. It is managed by Prof, Shweta Panwar.
The laboratory is equipped with 36 computers connected through LAN with the Server. The latest
software of English Communication Skills has been installed in the Server. At a time, 35 students
can avail of the facility of the programme.
6) Yoga
The ground floor of the building works as a Yoga Centre too. The students are taught asanas and
the benefit of each asana by a professional who is periodically invited to the college for
organizing workshops. Dr. Hemant Vaishnav Coordinator of the Yoga committee has been doing
a great job in this field.
7) Health and Hygiene
The college looks after the cleanliness of the classrooms and the campus. The dust bins are kept
at the end of every lobby so that the students can throw garbage in the bins. The college is also
very alert regarding the sanitation and cleanliness of the toilets of students as well as the faculty
members. Also a proper arrangement of pure drinking water has been made for the students.
Moreover Girls’ room is equipped with all the necessary furniture and requirements of the girl
students.
8) Other facilities
A Place for stationary store has been assign to the agency in which a photocopy
machine has also been installed. The students can utilize the facility by paying the
fixed charge of photocopying and other stationary items. A large number of
students avail of this facility.
Surveillance cameras have been installed at various places in the college. The
Trustees and the administrative wing of the college continuously monitor the
various activities going on in the college, thereby ensuring the safety of the
students and the faculty members.
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It is always the priority to ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with the academic
growth and is optimally used by the faculty members as well as the students. The committee
constituted for the planning of infrastructure holds meetings with its committee members on a
regular basis. An analysis and review of the existing facilities and the decisions regarding the
implementation of newly created demands for the augmentation of infrastructural facilities are
taken in the meetings. The following facilities have been created by the institute.
The entire building of Samarpan Education and Research Campus is comprised
of three floors and two wings. Very beautiful and decorative entrance of the
building is situated in the middle part of the building where along with the
entrances of the both wings the Administrative offices and Trust office are
situated there.
The Wing-A is allotted to grant-in-aid Samarpan Arts and Commerce College
whereas the Wing-B is allotted to the self-finances colleges running by the Trust.
The offices for the Principal and advisory member of the trust Dr. Kishorsinh
Solanki are furnished with all the physical and technical facilities.
The Staff room is equipped with the separate sitting arrangement for the each staff
members with a small cabinet along with attached writing table and a chair. The
staff room is equipped with an attached toilet and a wash room. A computer with
an Internet facility is also placed in the staffroom.
On the Second Floor, at the right side of an administrative office a separate cabin
for IQAC is created. All the activities related to IQAC are done in the newly
created cabin. The IQAC office is equipped with laptop, printer, scanner, almirah,
tables, chairs and the necessary stationery.
Similarly, the IGNOU office is situated at the left side of the administrative office
of the college. The IGNOU office is equipped with computer, printer, scanner,
racks for books, tables, chairs and the necessary stationery.
A Seminar Hall (Room No. 207) is build up on the second floor and a Conference
Room is build up on the third floor of the college building beside the office of the
Trust. Both the rooms are equipped with the latest technology and necessary
furniture.
A space for BISAG with audio-visual facility has been created in room no. 203
where the students can view live telecast of the programmes of BISAG. It is also
equipped with DVDs containing lectures by experts, educational films and other
informative programmes. It is coordinated by Prof. Nitendra Patel (Economics)
A water cooler with water purifier has been installed to provide safe pure drinking
water for the students.
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At each floor of the college, the toilets and washrooms are constructed for both
boys and girls students.
A beautiful garden consisting of herbal plants, decorative plants and bushes has
been developed at the both sides of the entry road in the college campus.
The uneven ground of the college located in sector-8, has been flattened and sports
ground has been created.
The administrative wing of the college is placed in the mid of the both the wings.
It is equipped with beautiful furniture, computers, printers, scanners and internet
connections.
A Help Centre has been attached with the administrative office for the
convenience of the students.
A special Zone is created for the Career Counselling Cell comprising of one laptop
with internet connectivity in the library.
A well-designed and well-equipped canteen for the refreshment of the students as
well as faculty members has been constructed. The facilities of it is very much
availed by the students and faculty members for tea and snack during the recess
time of the college.
The library of the college has covered almost 265 square meter area of the third
floor of the college building. The following are the highlights of the library of the
college:
A separate place is allotted to the librarian at the left side of the entrance
of the library, having computer, internet connectivity, printer, scanner and
a big table, comfortable chairs for the librarian as well as visitors and other
necessary furniture.
A separate place of Research Club for the faculty members has been
created in which the faculty members can pursue their research work and
make preparation for their lectures without any kind of disturbance.
The process of converting the entire library into a Wi Fi zone is in
progress.
Beautiful flower pots have been kept at various places of the library to
increase the ambience of the library.
Framed paintings consisting of inspiring quotations have been affixed on
the walls of the library to create a learning environment.
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The process of Search computers for the students to be installed in the
library is under the pipeline.
New Ceramic White Boards for the display of notices have been fixed near
the entrance of the library.
Racks for newspaper display, magazine display and holders, cupboards
have been placed in the library.
A four dimension routed four face book stand has been fixed on which the
newly arrived books are displayed.
Future Expansion Plans
The college has the following future expansion plans:
(1) Construction of Smart Class rooms having interactive facility with the students.
(2) Construction of an auditorium for performance of drama and other cultural events.
(3) Enhancing Sports facilities in the college
(4) Enhancing the facilities of ICT in the college.
The amount spent on enhancing the infrastructural facilities in the construction of the new
building including furniture of the college is as follows:
Details of Amount spent on New Infrastructure:
Sr.
No
Name of Item Sq.
Meter
Rate Total Furniture Grand
Total
1 Library 265 13600 3604000 85000 3689000
2 Seminar Room 112 13600 1523200 150000 1673200
3 Conference Room 112 13600 1523200 350000 1873200
4 IQAC Room 56 13600 761600 50000 811600
5 Administrative Block. 56 13600 761600 40000 801600
6 Classrooms constructions +
Furniture
1279.82 13600 17405552 1971500 19377052
7 Help Centre 18 13600 244800 20000 264800
8 N.S.S. Room 68 13600 924800 20000 944800
9 Primary Health Centre 16 13600 217600 25000 242600
10 Canteen 155 13600 2108000 150000 2258000
11 Girls Room/ C.W.D.C 68 13600 924800 60000 984800
12 Language Lab./ Computer Lab. 68 13600 924800 542000 1466800
14 Sports Ground & Kits 0 0 0 129168
15 Store Preparation Room 68 13600 924800 50000 974800
16 Trust’s Office 16 13600 217600 175000 392600
18 Computers-Desktops/ laptops/ Internet facilities/ Wi Fi/ Printers/ Routers 1,51,550
19 Lecterns (Podium) Audio System/ A.C. / T.V. / Cameras / Electronic Goods 24189
20 Counseling and career Guidance
Cell
0 0 0 0 126920
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21 Surveillance Cameras (CC T.V. Cameras) 311710
22 Construction of gate at the entrance 119985
23 Principal & Staff 112 13600 1523200 200000 1723200
24 Toilet Block 112 13600 1523200 10000 1533200
25 Intercom 45000 45000
Total Construction * rate 2581.82 13600 35112752 3898500 39768224
For master plan of campus, kindly see Annexture V
The college does have few physically disabled students. The students come to college on
tricycles. Such students are allowed to park their tricycles in the Parking reserved for Faculty
members. Moreover, the security guards assist them in the event of any difficulty faced by them.
During examination days, these differently abled students are allowed to enter the examination
Hall 10 minutes prior compared to other students so that they are able to take their seats without
hassle. At the time of internal examination, a separate seating arrangement is made for such
students on the First floor of the college so that they do not have to climb two to three floors of
the college where the examinations are conducted for other students of the college.
The faculty members of the college are very sensitive towards differently abled students. They
help such students in all possible ways and motivate them to study properly so that they can
become self-reliant.
Hostel Facility
The college itself does not have the residential facility for students. But the Hostel facility
for boy students, especially belonging to SC, ST, OBC categories is located in sector-12, sector-
8 and sector-13, that is five kilometers away from the college. The students of the college who
wish to avail of the benefit of residential facility can stay in this hostel which is managed by
Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Gujarat.
Health Centre
A Primary Health Centre is recently constructed on the first floor at the right side of the
administrative office of B-Wing of the college. The Centre is equipped with the following
facilities:
Blood Pressure Measuring Machine
Weighing Machine
First Aid Kits
There is a provision for free medical services for the employees of the college as well as the
students of the college. Two doctors of different disciplines visit the college every fortnight and
remain present in the Primary Health Centre for an hour. During this time period, anybody can
consult the doctor free of cost.
The facility of 108 Ambulance Service is available as Off Campus facility of the college. In case
of any emergency, the ambulance reaches the spot within 10 minutes of the call. An extremely
prompt service of 108 helps to resolve any kind of medical emergency within no time.
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Details of Common Facilities available on the Campus
IQAC:
At the right side of an administrative office a separate cabin for IQAC is created. All the activities
related to IQAC are done in the newly created cabin. The IQAC office is equipped with lap top,
printer, scanner, almirah, tables, chairs and the necessary stationery.
Grievance Redressal unit:
A suggestion box has been placed near the Principal’s office. The students are encouraged to put
their suggestions and grievances into the Suggestion Box. This box is cleared periodically by
the Principal of the college. After consultation with the HoDs of all the departments, the
necessary action is taken.
Collegiate Women’s Development Cell and Counselling:
The women’s development cell is located in a separate room on the first floor of the college
building. It is well furnished room and equipped with all necessary requirements. Dr. Alpa J.
Patel, Head of the Department of Sanskrit is the convener of the women’s cell. She, along with
other members of the cell organizes gender sensitization programmes and other women welfare
programmes in the college. Also she holds periodical meetings with the girl students of the
college to find out their problems. The girl students visit the women’s cell and discuss their
problems without hesitation with the counselors present at the women’s development cell.
Career Guidance and Placement Unit
There is a separate place in the library as Career Guidance and Placement unit. Dr. Manisha
Rabari is the coordinator of the Cell. There is an ample space and sitting arrangements for the
counseling for students. One Laptop with internet facility is kept for the Coordinator and students
under the surveillance of the principal.
Health Centre:
The college has a Primary Health Centre in the campus equipped with necessary instruments and
First Aid kit. The health centre of the college is managed by the members of the Trust,
Coordinator Dr. Hemant Vaishnav and the committee members.
Canteen:
A well-designed and well-equipped canteen for the refreshment of the students as well as faculty
members has been constructed. The facilities of it is very much availed by the students and
faculty members for tea and snack during the recess time of the college. It is managed by the
administrative members of the Trust.
Recreational spaces for staff and students: Canteen, Conference room, Common faculty room, a small sports ground surrounded by green
trees, beautiful garden on the both sides of the entry road and walkways are available in the
college for recreation.
Safe drinking water facility:
A water purifier system has been installed for providing pure and safe drinking water for faculty
members and students.
Auditorium:
There is no auditorium as such in the college. But the Seminar hall having the seating capacity
of 150 and 200 students are used for the purposes of auditorium. There is a covered open air
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space on the ground floor where the annual function, Yoga and meditation, Celebration of the
Independence and Republic day, Garba festival etc are celebrated. More than 1000 students can
be accommodated at this place.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
The Library committee comprises of a Librarian Sandeep Barot, and assisted by Dr. Samir Bhatt
(Gujarati) and Prof. Vaibhav Kothari (English). The following are the significant initiatives
implemented by the committee to render the library student/user friendly:
Book exhibitions of various subjects are organized by the Library Committee of
the college.
Use of ICT in the teaching-learning process has been considerably enhanced.
In order to orient the staff and students to reading, a library committee has
arranged a group discussion and expert lectures on reading skill.
Book bank facility has been made more students friendly.
Various informative bulletins are displayed on the notice-board
New arrivals in the library are specially displayed
Books are categorized according to subjects and topics and necessary signboards
are displayed.
A computer has been installed in the library for the librarian with the facility of
Internet so that he can help the students to locate the required books in the library.
Newspapers and magazines are properly displayed on the racks.
Many DVDs containing lectures by experts have been purchased and are shown
to the students in the specially designed room in the library.
Poor students and the students belonging to SC/ST/OBC category are provided
books under the scheme of Poor Boys’ library which the students are required to
return at the end of the academic year.
Students as well as faculty members are motivated to engage themselves in
research oriented activities.
The faculty members are encouraged to draft proposals for Minor Research
Projects. The experienced teachers who have already worked on Minor research
project help other faculty members in preparing the proposal and sending the same
to UGC for sanction.
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Details of the library
Total area of the library: 265 Sq. Mts.
Total Seating Capacity: 150
Library Software: KOHA is to be installed
The working hours of the library are 8:15 am to 2:15 pm on the working days i.e. from Monday
to Saturday. The library remains closed on holidays. The library timings during examination days
are extended for an hour. During vacation, the timings of the library remain the same i.e. from
8:15 am to 1:15 pm.
For Layout of the library, kindly see Annexure V
The institution has a transparent method of procuring books for the library. Out of the total grant
received by the college, specific amount is allotted to Arts and Commerce departments. The
Principal holds a meeting of all the HoDs of Arts as well as Commerce faculties and discusses
their requirements regarding the books and DVDs related to their subjects. The faculty members
visit the book fairs at Ahmedabad. and choose books for the college library. The college places
order at the book stores of Ahmedabad to procure the specific books that are not readily available
at the store. The college has purchased Software for KOHA for the library. It is a state-of-the-art
integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre
based on requirements of college, university and other academic libraries. The entire
management of the library is done through this software.
The following are the details of the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and other
reading material in the last four years:
Library
holdings
Year – 1
2013-14
Year – 2
2014-15
Year – 3
2015-16
Year – 4
2016-17
Number Total
cost Number
Total
cost Number
Total
cost Number
Total
cost
Text books 365 53589/- 42 7755/- 39 5240/- ----- ----
Reference books ----- ----- ----- --- ----- ---- ---- ---
Journals/
Periodicals 23 10080/- ----- ----- ---- --- ---- ---
e –resources ---- ----- ----- ---- --- --- ---- ---
Any other
(Newspapers) 06 15574/- ----- ---- ----- ---- --- ---
The following are the details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to
the library collection:
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog): KOHA is to be installed with the
collaboration of Central University of Gujarat
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Library automation: The barcode system is not introduced in the college yet.
Total number of computers for public access: In the library, there is only a
computer for tracking books in the library.
Total numbers of printers for public access: There is only one printer in the
library. The faculty members can avail of this facility.
Internet band width/ speed: There is a facility of Internet in the library.
Institutional Repository: Library repository is spread to 265 sq. meter that can
house 8000 books.
Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET): The institution has already applied to acquire INFLIBNET (N-List) facilities for
faculty.
The details are provided on the following items:
Average number of walk-ins:30
Average number of books issued/returned: 15 books/day
Average number of books added during last three years: 402 books
The books which are spoiled beyond repair are left as discards.
Details of the specialized services provided by the library
Reference: There is a separate reference section in the library. The books of this section
are not issued to anybody. Whosoever wants to refer the books is required to sit in the
library itself. The section is accessible to all the faculty members and students.
Download: Library has one computer with internet facility.
Printing: A system for computer printouts in the library has not been established yet.
User Orientation and awareness: Books are arranged in the library subject wise in the
cupboards. The librarian helps the students as well as the faculty members to locate the
book. Also there is sufficient lighting in the library which helps in searching the book
quickly.
INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: KOHA software is to be linked with INFLIBNET which
could be utilized for online journals, Ph.D. theses of other students and the miscellaneous
information required by the faculty members and students.
Support by the library Staff
The library consists of a librarian and a peon. The librarian manages purchase details, maintains
the register of books issued by faculty members, makes arrangement of the subscription of
journals and magazines and maintains all the records related to the library. The librarian is
allotted a separate place with computer, printer, scanner and a table and a chair. The current
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librarian Mr. Sandeep Barot keeps an eye on all the students sitting in the reading place. The
surveillance cameras are installed at various places of the library, but monitored through the
Trust’s cabin. Librarian is always eager to help the faculty members in locating the books in the
library.
All the books of the library are barcoded and automated through software programme. The peon
helps students to locate the books and in searching the question papers of university of earlier
years. The students have facility of search computers through which they can find the book of
their requirement. If there is any difficulty in searching the book, the librarian helps the students
in locating the book.
Feedback system for library
In the general feedback form, there are questions regarding the library facilities which help the
authorities in understanding the demands of the students. The suggestions and the grievances of
the students are discussed with the Principal of the college by the feedback committee and the
necessary action is taken.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
a) No. of Computers in the college.
b) Exact configuration of each available system
Sr.
No.
Name of the
department
Configuration Total No. of
Computers
Desktops Laptops Desktops Laptops
1 Principal’s Office
COMPAQ 2.5 GHz
Pentium Dual Core, 1
GB RAM
Dell Intel i3 Processor
3 GB RAM. 300 GB
HDD Dell Intel i3
Processor 3 GB RAM.
300 GB HDD
01 01
2. Computer
Lab./DELL
COMPAQ Intel Core 2
Duo. 2 GB RAM ----- 36 -----
4 Administrative
Block (Office)
Acer Intel Pentium, 1.5
GHz 300 GB HDD. 1
GB RAM
----- 03 ----
5 Library
COMPAQ 2.59 GHz
Pentium Dual Core.
300 GB HDD. 1 GB
RAM
------------- 01 --
6 I.Q.A.C. -------
Dell Intel i3 Processor
3 GB RAM. 300 GB
HDD
01
7 IGNOU Office
Zenith AMD Duel Core
2.2 GHz. 1 GB RAM.
150 GB HDD.
------------- 01 --
Total No. of Computers and Laptops 42 02
1. Computer Student ratio: 1:40
2. Stand-alone facility: 02 computers
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3. LAN Facility: Computer Lab., Adm. Office.
4. No. of nodes/computers with Internet facility: 42 computers
5. Licensed Software: NIL
6. Wi-Fi facility: Staff room, Computer Lab.
7. Information regarding Printers & Scanner: Printers: 05 Scanners:02
Computer facility to students and faculty members in campus and off campus:
There is only one computers in the library with internet connection but there are 36 computers in
the Computers’ Lab which could be utilized by students as well as faculty members. The
language laboratory/Computer Lab is equipped with broadband connection of 10 mbps. All the
36 computers in the Computer Lab/DELL are connected through LAN. In this way, the facility
of computer and internet facility for faculty members as well as students in the campus is
satisfactory. The facility of computer and internet off campus has not been established.
Plans and Strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated
facilities:
The institute plans to install more computers with internet facility in the building of the college.
It also wishes to buy more touch screen computers for the library. There is a plan of introducing
more smart classrooms in the college. The college also intends to purchase large display boards
to display notices and announcements, enhance Wi-Fi facility in the college building, purchase
another software for the library, purchase more DVDs containing dramas, Oscar winning movies,
films based on literary novels, subject related material and lectures by eminent personalities The
effort of the institute is to provide maximum facilities to the students since more that 80% of the
students belong to rural and tribal areas, among them many of them belong to BPL category.
Allocation of budget for ICT in the last four years: It was not planned
The institute encourages extensive use of ICT resources and the use of computer-aided
teaching/learning materials by its faculty members and the students. Most faculties make
effective use of computer and internet facilities and prepare power point presentations for
teaching specific topics to the students. The faculty members are permitted to use seminar hall
that is equipped with projectors, audio system and all other facilities for making presentations.
The students are also shown films through computers attached to the projectors. The students of
Sanskrit are shown various episodes of Mahabharata so that they understand Bhagwad Gita
prescribed in their syllabus in a better way. Similarly since the students are weak in English, they
are taught grammar through presentations made up of several images. This cultivates interest for
the subject among the students; they become more interactive and are motivated to study with
more concentration. The students of English are shown the movies prescribed in the syllabus
which enable them to grasp the story well and also understand the nuances of the language. The
Digital Education and Learning Laboratory (DELL) also contains software meant for augmenting
the Reading, Listening and Writing skills in English, which is extensively used by the students.
All the departments also take an immense effort in preparing their lectures through presentations.
Different diagrams which if drawn on the board would consume a lot of time are shown through
projectors by the faculty. Also nicely planned lectures cultivate a sense of understanding and
interest among the students which help them in better grasping of the subject. The students also
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make use of ICT resources for preparing projects as part of their internal assessment of all the
prescribed papers.
As regards the availing of the National Knowledge Network connectivity, the college will be
connected to INFLIBNET in the near future. The college intends to extend this facility to the
faculty members as well as the students of the college.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
The college has a Campus Maintenance Committee which looks after the requirements and
maintenance of the campus of the College. The repair work is carried out as and when the
necessity arises.
The budget allocated during the last four years for the upkeep of the facilities is as follows:
Sr. no. Facilities 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
1. Building 46266/- -------- ------- ------
2. Furniture 800/- --------- ------- -------
3. Equipment 13450/- 5000/- 12000/- 2000/-
4. Computers 20800/- 34400/- 27500/- 23780/-
5. Vehicles ----- ------- -------- ------
6. Any other 956490/- 1106781/- 1260331/- 1042600/-
The actual amount spent on the campus maintenance in the last five years is as follows:
Sr. No. Year Amount Spent on Building Maintenance of the college
1 2012-13 46266/-
2 2013-14 -----
3 2014-15 ------
4 2015-16 ------
The details of the computer maintenance in the last five years are as follows:
Contract: Jayhind Computers, Gandhinagar
Sr. No. Year Amount Spent on Service of Computers
1 2012-13 20800/-
2 2013-14 34400/-
3 2014-15 27500/-
4 2015-16 23780/-
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The total amount spent on the up gradation of Computers in the last five years: NIL
The amount spent on the LAN Facility Rs.18000/-
Institutional mechanism for maintenance and upkeep of the facilities
The college has appointed required number of sweepers for the cleaning of the campus,
administrative offices and the classrooms of the college. The trust bears the expenses of the
sweepers as new appointments by the government has not been taking place for the last15 years.
The Campus Maintenance Committee of the college looks after the needs of maintenance of
several segments of the college. It submits its report to the Principal of the college who takes
necessary action on the basis of budget allocated for particular segment in the respective year.
The maintenance of computers is carried out through Jayhind Computers, Gandhinagar that takes
care of purchase, repair and maintenance of computer related services. The Security guards of
the college take care of the cleanliness of the campus by insisting the students to throw waste in
the dustbins kept at various places in the college. The botanical garden and the trees grown in the
campus are watered and maintained regularly by the gardener appointed for the purpose.
As regards the instruments and the equipment, the college ensures that they are calibrated once
a year and should be repaired if need arises. In the event of the breaking down of the instrument,
immediate action is taken for the repair of the instrument. The college is very cautious regarding
the maintenance of sensitive instruments and equipment. Therefore such instruments are
protected using power backups and stabilizers that prevent the damage of instrument in case of
voltage fluctuation. There are 04 power backups.
The water supply in the college is continuous but in case of any water shortage, water tankers
are called for by the college authorities. There is an underground water tank in the building.
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CRITERION: V
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
KEY ASPECTS
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.2 Student Progression
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
The institution publishes its prospectus every year and it is distributed along with the admission
forms. The prospectus presents the details of the available courses and programmes, subjects and
the rules of eligibility, fees structure, examination system, rules of the library, students’
responsibilities etc. The prospectus is printed in Gujarati and English.
At the Induction Programme of the new students, the entire working of the college and the
responsibilities of students towards the institute is properly explained to them. The students are
oriented towards the academic as well as other activities of the college. They are introduced to
all the faculty members of their subjects at the welcome ceremony organized by the college
authorities.
The following is the detail of institutional scholarship given to students during the last five years
Sr.
No. Category
Total No. of Students availing financial Support
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
1 OBC/Minorities 176 156 200 237 285
2 S.C. 96 96 99 80 92
3 S.T. 160 139 143 87 59
4. Total Amount 10,51,005/- 12,85,317/- 12,97,997/- 15,92,840/- 7,69,950/-
176
96
160
Academic Year 2012-13
OBC/Minorities
S.C.
S.T.
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156
96
139
Academic Year 2013-14
OBC/Minorities
S.C.
S.T.
200
99
143
Academic Year 2014-15
OBC/Minorities
S.C.
S.T.
23780
87
Academic Year 2015-16
OBC/Minorities
S.C.
S.T.
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The details regarding the percentage of students receiving financial assistance from State
Government, Central Government and other national agencies are as follows:
Sr. No. Agencies 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
1 State Government 23.61% 25.22% 23.47% 26.21%
2 Any Other agency U.G.C. ----- ------ ------ -----
Specific support services/facilities available for:
Students from SC/ST, OBC/ Physically challenged and economically weaker sections:
The students from SC/ST, OBC, and physically challenged category are given admissions
according to special government quota and the rules formulated for them by the
University. During admission process, special room is allotted and the faculty members
are given the charge of the counselling them which help the students in the entire process
of admission. The college helps them to get scholarship from government. Even the
college helps the economically weaker students by waiving their fees.
Students with humble background are offered special coaching/remedial classes by the
faculty members. This enables them to prepare for the examination in a better fashion and
compete with the students of mainstream. The papers of Soft skills help these students to
cope up with the various competitive examinations. The department of English helps
these students understand the nuances of grammar by means of Digital Education and
Learning Laboratory (DELL). The students are encouraged to participate in various sports
events, youth festival, cultural programmes and different competitions held during the
year. Various motivating lectures and personality development lectures organized by
285
92
59
Academic Year 2016-17
OBC/Minorities
S.C.
S.T.
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college also prove beneficial for them. These students are made aware of several
employment opportunities available for them.
The students with physical disabilities are treated with more care in the college. They are
allowed to utilize the facilities of the lift. They are given relaxation of two to three days
in the submission of assignments; they are attended with utmost priority by the office
staff as well as the faculty members of the college.
Students to participate in various competitions/National and international:
The students of the college are encouraged to participate in various competitions held
during the year. Special allowances are made for such students and bus fare for to and fro
journey is also given.
Students who are proficient in sports and games are helped and encouraged in many ways.
They are provided with medical expenses, transport expenses during out station
competitions, halting charges, food and refreshments, and sport dresses. Such students
are given priority in admission. The college has appointed sports teacher Mr. Mahendra
Modiya who looks after the training of students in sports activities.
The faculty members accompany the students in the intercollegiate cultural events such
as Youth Festival till the destination of the event. The participants are exempted from
attending classes on the days of the competition. Dr. Lalita Solanki the Coordinator of
the Cultural activities and members monitor the students’ performance in co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities.
Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.
The facility of a Primary Health Centre is created recently in the college. Besides this,
there is an emergency service of 108 in which the ambulance reaches the college within
10 minutes of the call. Moreover, the college has made agreement with a doctor who
simultaneously visit the college and extend their services in the Health Centre. The doctor
visits the college in the event of emergency. Apart from this, the college staff is very
supportive; they take the students to the hospital in case of emergency.
Organizing coaching classes for competitive classes
The college conducted coaching classes for competitive exams for government jobs with
the collaboration of Shri Adi SamajSeva and Gramin Vikas Trust and Shri Dugari
Garasiya Seva Samaj Trust.
Skill development (Computer Literacy)
The computer literacy of the students of the college has increased in the last five years.
The students are encouraged to make the maximum use of computer in their day-today
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life. A group of the students of NSS attend the digital India campaign programme
organized in Gandhinagar.
Support for Slow Learners
The slow learners are made to sit on the front benches of the classroom so that the faculty
can continuously monitor them while teaching.
Such students are given additional support by conducting remedial classes for them with
the help of bright students of the class and the faculty members.
Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/corporate/business house etc.
The college arranges several tours to the Area of forest and the institutions of higher
learning for the students. The educational tour committee coordinated by Dr. Samir Bhatt
of the college arranged an educational tours to the forest of Polo, Taranga Hill, Ambaji,
Kedartnath(Gujarat) and Indroda Park and many places covered with natural scenes.
The students of Commerce are taken for visit to PDPU at Gandhinagar; the students of
Arts are taken to visit Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad to understand value based
education and implementation of Gandhian thoughts in education. Also the students are
taken to other institutes of higher learning so that they can gather some new ideas from
there and can implement them to achieve success in future.
Publication of student magazines
The student magazine called ‘UDAN’ incorporates the contributions by students in the
form of short poems, essay and other creative writings. The faculty members also
contribute to the magazine by writing articles that are beneficiary to the students.
The college also encouraged the students to flourish their creativity via a wall paper
magazine called ‘Bakhadjantar’ Dr. Samir Bhatt’s contribution in this regard is worth
noticing.
Efforts by the institution to facilitate entrepreneur skills among the students
With the collaboration of TCS (Tata Consultancy Services, Gandhinagar), the college
arranges special lectures based on interview skills, art of public speaking, grooming
personality, increasing mind power etc. which have proved to be of great help to the
students as they prepare themselves for joining any organization in future.
Policies and strategies of the institution to promote participation of students in various
activities
The institution encourages the students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, elocutions, cultural activities,
Celebration of the Independence and Republic day etc.
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The students who win the prizes in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are
awarded prizes by the college at the Annual function of the college. They are honoured
with track suits, mementoes, prizes and testimonials.
The students are provided additional academic support by arranging remedial classes and
some extra lectures. Such students are given more access to the faculty members so that
they can get some additional guidance and compensate their academic loss.
In case they miss the internal examination of the college, a retest is held for them.
The students of NSS and those participating in various sports are given healthy snacks
after their training.
Coaching for Competitive examinations
With collaboration of Shri Dungari Garasiya seva samaj trust, the institution organized coaching
class for Competitive examinations for the last two years.
There is a facility of viewing programmes related to various competitive examinations
which are telecast through BISAG under SANDHAN from Gandhinagar. The facility is
made available to the students in the Room No. -203 -BISAG room for students.
The students are encouraged to appear in the competitive examinations organized by
GPSC, LIC, Bank Probationary Officer, Staff Selection Board, Railway examinations etc.
Proper guidance is extended to them through Career Counselling Cell of the college.
The students are encouraged to read ‘Employment News’ and ‘Rojgar Samachar’ which
includes all the information regarding competitions to be held in the near future. The
newspaper also contains the results of the examinations held earlier.
The library of the college is equipped with a variety of books pertaining to different
competitive examinations. The students make an elaborate use of the library. Moreover
the college has subscribed a big number of Career oriented magazines such as Latest facts
in General Knowledge, World in Box, Competitiive Success Review etc. which are kept
on display in the library.
The information pertaining to competitive examinations is displayed on the notice board
of the library. The notice board is kept in the clear visibility of the students so that they
get all the information in time.
A sizable number of students appear in the competitive examinations held by various
authorities. The success ratio of the students qualifying in the examinations is not yet to
be marked.
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Counselling Services available to the students
(a) Academic and Career Counselling
Academic and Career counseling is offered to the students by the faculty members of the
College. The bright students of the college are encouraged to appear in the competitive
examinations like GPSC, LIC, BANK etc. The weaker students are counseled and efforts
are made to sort out their difficulties.
The HoDs of the college provide guidance to the students regarding various disciplines
and fields in which the employment opportunities are available.
In the last five years nearly 100 students of the college were provided information
regarding job opportunities through internet surfing.
The college offers various programmes especially for the outgoing students in which
training is imparted to them regarding Resume writing, Group Discussions, Facing
interviews, Body Language and basic personality traits. Such programmes prove to be
highly beneficial for students in shaping their personality.
Career Counselling Cell of the college is very active and it makes requisite arrangement
for the maximum number of campus interviews for Placement of students.
(b) Personal and Psycho-social counseling
Women’s Cell of the college caters to the grievance related to girl students of the college.
Dr. Alpa J. Patel is the Coordinator of the Cell. The cell comprises of four women faculty
members such as Dr. Lalita Solanki, Prof. Chhaya Chavada and Prof. Ramila Patel. Along
with the staff members, there are 2 girls students from B.A. and 2 girls students from B.
COM. programme who are the active members of the Women’s Cell.
Periodical meetings of the Women’s cell are convened every months in which the issues
related to women’s safety, security and awareness are discussed. The students share the
problems they have been facing in the regular course of their college.
The students have a free access to all the committee members of the women’s cell. All
the departments of the college are very active as regards any problem faced by girl
students. Stringent disciplinary action is taken against anti-social elements.
Programmes related to women empowerment, women’s health and hygiene are organized
at regular intervals throughout the year.
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The girl students of the college are shown documentary films prepared by the Police
Department of the Gujarat Government so that the girls can be made aware of the ways
in which they can protect themselves.
The girl students of the college are sent to legal workshops to create in them the awareness
regarding their rights.
The male students of the college consult their head of the departments in case of any
difficulty. Moreover Career counseling cell also cater to the psycho social needs of the
students and assist them in sorting out their problems.
The students have a facility of personal counseling also. Prof. Surendrasinh Vahela,
Department of Psychology and Prof. J.G Chauhan, Department of Economics extend all
the possible help to the students including personal and psycho-social counseling. Even
the financial stringency faced by the students is sorted out by making arrangements of
free ships for deserving candidates.
Career counselling and Placement Cell
There is a full-fledged Career counselling and Placement cell in the college which provides all
the necessary guidance regarding future employment opportunities to the students depending
upon their caliber and core subject of graduation. It is coordinated by Dr. Manisha Rabari.
Placement Details:
We apologize for data is not maintained for the last twenty years regarding the placement of the
students. But off the record it is observed that a sizable number of students of the college have
been working in the departments of Police, Forest Office, Sachivalay, Security Guard etc.
It is worth to note that in the current academic year with collaboration of Govt. of Gujarat an
employment fair (Rojagar Mela) is organized with the various companies like Vivo Health Care
Institute, Team Leave Service, Tax Tech India Pvt. Ltd, Tac Mahindra etc. in the college. More
than 100 students are registered in the fair and out of them 45 students are selected for primary
job placement. Dr. Manish Rabari’s contribution is worth noticing in this direction.
Grievance Redressal Cell
There is a grievance redressal cell for all the students of the college. It is coordinated by
Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan. The Principal of the college is the Chairperson of the cell. The
students have a free access of going to the Principal in case of any difficulty faced by
them. The students and faculty are allowed to express their grievances anonymously by
writing and dropping them in the suggestion box kept outside the Principal’s office. The
Principal takes necessary action depending upon the gravity of the grievance. The
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concerned persons are called by the Principal for clarification and appropriate action is
taken.
The following are the grievances reported during the last four years and the steps taken for their
redressal:
Sr. no. Grievance reported Redressal Mechanism
1. Girls’ Room A new girls’ room for girls is allotted in the
building along with C.W.D.C.
2. Health facility The construction of Primary Health Centre has
been in progress.
3. Photocopying facility
A space for the stationary store is allotted on the
ground floor of the college where a Photocopier
machine is installed. The students can avail of this
facility on payment of reasonable charge.
4. Sports facility The Sports campus of the Gandhinagar charitable
trust situated in sector-8, Gandhinagar is utilized.
5. Transportation
The Application has been sent to the Transport
Authority and necessary steps are taken regarding
the need of the students.
6. Intrusion of antisocial
elements
Disciplinary committee has been formed and the
students are not allowed to enter the college
premises without identity cards.
7. Parking facility for students
A separate parking facility for students has been
created and the security guards keep a vigilant eye
on the safety of all the vehicles.
Provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment
The Women’s Cell of the college keeps a watch on any kind of harassment to girl students
of the college. Moreover gender sensitization programmes are conducted in which the
male students are guided to cultivate a feeling of respect towards women. The college
also celebrates the International Women’s Day every year and conducts various
programmes based on women empowerment.
The Principal of the college is very strict regarding issues pertaining to sexual harassment.
She shows zero tolerance to any such incident that creates trouble to the students of the
college. A strict action is taken against the accused. This has created a fear in the minds
of the students and so nobody dares to get involved in any such activity that would attract
punishment.
All the measures stated above have left no possibility of any type of harassment to girl
students in the college campus and therefore they feel safe and secure in the college.
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Anti-ragging Committee
The ragging problems are not encountered in the college. However, in case of any
exigency created in the college campus, the Anti-ragging Committee is coordinated
by Prof. SurendrasinhVaghela.(Psychology). Every year the committee gets the
students to fill the form of the prohibition of Anti-ragging declared by the government
of India, till date no incident of ragging has been reported in the college.
Welfare Schemes
The following welfare schemes are made available to the students of the college:
Scholarship to the students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH and economically weaker
students.
Book Bank facility
Students representing college in sports competition at Inter- College/University level are
encouraged by giving sports kit, track suits, testimonial and prizes at the Annual function
of the college.
The college bears all the expenses of the students participating in the Sports’ Day festival-
an inter-collegiate sports festival and Youth festival – an inter-collegiate cultural festival
organized by the University and the winners are awarded prizes by the college at the
Annual function organized by the college.
Group accident policy of One Lakh rupees to all the students is offered by the
Government of Gujarat.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is engaged in following activities of the college:
Regular meetings of the Alumni Association are held throughout the year. Such meetings
are kept on Saturdays/Sundays or on Holidays so that the maximum number of alumni
can attend the meeting. The alumni impart valuable suggestions for the enhancement of
academic and infrastructural facilities of the college. They also arrange for sponsorships
in the organizing of various events in the college. Moreover the alumni play a vital role
in the placement of the students of the college.
Whenever the institution requires assistance from the Alumni Association for extension
activities or for any important project, it wholeheartedly supports and cooperates with the
institution. The members of the association help in organizing annual function,
arrangement for the annual camp of NSS distributing eatables to the poor etc.
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On 10st December, 2016, a new steering committee of Alumni Association and Parents
Teachers association was formed. Shri Dipak N. Prajapati was unanimously elected as a
president of Alumni while Shri. Arvind Vagheal was elected as a spokesman of Aumnai.
Likewise Kirtikumar D. Zala, father of Vaibhav Zala (B.A.SEM.-II, Roll.no-270) was
elected as the President of the Parents Teachers Association unanimously. Both the
associations are coordinated by Prof. SurendrasinhVaghela. The associations are set to
work positively in the direction of enhancing the growth of the students,
5.2 Student Progression
The percentage of students progressing to higher education/employment is as follows:
Student Progression 2012-13
%
2013-14
%
2014-15
%
2015-16
%
UG to PG Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
20%
PG to M.Phil. Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
---
PG to Ph.D. Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
----
Employed
Campus selection Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
Data is not
maintained
----
Other than campus
recruitment
45%
Details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four years:
Students Profile Programme/ Course Wise
Year Name of the Course/
Programme
Enrolled Pass % University
Result Pass% Male Female
2013-14
B.A. SEM,-I 533 80 37.92% 25.00%
B.A. SEM,-II 410 53 28.49% 50.13%
B.A. SEM,-III 326 52 56.72% 61.29%
B.A. SEM,-IV 302 46 57.76% 67.13%
B.A.SEM-V 284 29 65.9% 76.01%
B.A.SEM.-VI 280 28 44.41% 54.89%
B.COM. SEM.I 148 28 75.64% 50.07%
B.COM. SEM.II 125 22 58.06% 59.66%
B.COM. SEM.III 85 14 54.55% 52.03%
B.COM. SEM.IV 79 14 20% 64.27%
B.COM.SEM.-V 62 06 75.76% 75.00%
B.COM.SEM.-VI 60 05 43.75% 60.13%
B.A. SEM,-I 488 69 34.7% 44.41%
B.A. SEM,-II 365 52 32.2% 43.09%
B.A. SEM,-III 355 43 44.1% 47.46%
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2014-15
B.A. SEM,-IV 305 39 35.3% 57.06%
B.A.SEM-V 293 37 44.6% 59.84%
B.A.SEM.-VI 280 33 27.5% 44.73%
B.COM. SEM.I 183 40 58% 49.76%
B.COM. SEM.II 145 35 34.3% 53.25%
B.COM. SEM.III 134 15 17% 45.78%
B.COM. SEM.IV 125 15 22.1% 51.49%
B.COM.SEM.-V 80 12 42.4% 56.87%
B.COM.SEM.-VI 78 11 14.9% 47.40%
In order to facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/or towards employment,
the college takes the following steps:
The Career Counselling Cell provides assistance to the students who are desirous of
taking employment after the completion of graduation courses.
Guest lectures by eminent personalities from sundry fields are organized on a regular
basis.
Personality development programmes and lectures by experts in the field are arranged
and the students are motivated to interact with them.
The alumnus of the college also remain in touch with the college authorities and extend
help to the students whenever need arises.
Year Name of the Course/
Programme
Enrolled Pass % University
Result Pass% Male Female
2015-16
B.A. SEM,-I 433 65 38.74% 49.22%
B.A. SEM,-II 345 49 44.61% 52.34%
B.A. SEM,-III 303 48 27.46% 42.42%
B.A. SEM,-IV 276 42 42.45% 50.72%
B.A.SEM-V 268 46 31.35% 61.83%
B.A.SEM.-VI 258 46 22.95% 35.17%
B.COM. SEM.I 202 52 23.77% 42.10%
B.COM. SEM.II 165 37 37.78% 53.05%
B.COM. SEM.III 136 37 24.72% 49.91%
B.COM. SEM.IV 133 34 19.57% 44.95%
B.COM.SEM.-V 110 21 22.84% 53.46%
B.COM.SEM.-VI 98 21 46.21% 37.17%
2016-17
B.A. SEM,-I 378 71 49.82%
B.A. SEM,-III 303 40 48.06%
B.A.SEM-V 239 39 41.16%
B.COM. SEM.I 206 53 30.02%
B.COM. SEM.III 145 35 33.88%
B.COM.SEM.-V 121 35 39.56%
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UDISHA (Universal Development of Income-Generating Skills through Higher
Education Agencies), a scheme of Government of Gujarat initiated by the Commissioner
of Higher Education helps in the placement of students on the basis of their skills.
Special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out:
The following measures are taken by the college to bring down the drop outs and weak students:
Different departments of the college conduct remedial classes for the weak students.
An arrangement has been made in which the good students are given the responsibility
to help the weak students.
Solving university question papers in the class, conducting class tests, organizing
class quiz, boosting the morale of weak students in the class by asking them easy
questions which they are able to answer, making them read aloud in the language
classes, extending personalized training, giving writing practice, explaining through
power point presentations – are some of the established practices of the college but
the results are not up to the mark yet.
Inculcating love for studies through interesting teaching is the motto of the college.
The students are eager to attend the classes as they are taught with the aid of audio
visual equipment and they find the lecture thought-provoking and stimulating. This
indeed reduces the number of drop-outs from the college.
To deal with psychological, social and economic problems of the students, special
cells are operative in college who help them with counseling, guidance, scholarship
and any other kind of assistance that is called for.
Interactive teaching is paid more emphasis in the college as the students learn more
through interaction and their inherent fear and hesitation to talk with the faculty
reduces to a considerable extent.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
The college insists on the all-round development of the students. Various sports, co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities are organized throughout the year in which the
students participate with great enthusiasm.
The college provides training to students in the games such as Handball, Netball,
Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Ball Badminton, Athletics, Judo, Archery etc. The
students have shown commendable performance in sports and games in the last five years
at the university, State and National level.
Every year, on 5th September, ‘Teacher’s Day’ is celebrated with great enthusiasm when
the teaching work and administration of the college is done by the students themselves.
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The get-together at the end of the celebration is arranged for felicitating the ‘Student
teachers’.
At the beginning of January the cultural committee of the college organized various
programmes and competitions as a part of Culfest. The Cultural Committee of the college
coordinated by Dr. Lalita Solanki (Commerce) organized various co-curricular and extra-
curricular activities in which various competitions were organized and a variety of
programmes were arranged. More than 250 students of the college enthusiastically
participated in diverse events. The winners were awarded prizes and certificates at the
close of the academic session.
The following are the programmes organized by the cultural committee of the college
during the last five years
Cultural Programmes organized at College Level:
2012-13
Sr.
No. Date
Name of the
Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries Position / Rank
1. 05/09/12 Teachers’ Day
Celebrations
Best Performers:
Girls
Marzina Qureshi
MamtaShrimali
PankhiJhala
Best Performers:
Boys
AshwinGadhadara
Milan Vadher
NayneshVasava
KiranThakor
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
2. Garba
Competition
Krishna Vaghela
RinkuRabari
Asha Desai
PankhiJhala
1
2
2
3
3 15/08/12
Patriotic Song-
Singing
Competition
Marzina Qureshi
NirmaVasava
RoshniParmar
1
2
3
4 15/08/12 Elocution
Competition
NirmaVasava
AshwinGadhadara
GovindNinama
1
2
3
5 15/08/12 Essay Writing
Competition
AshwinGadhadara
SauramJoshiyara
MamtaShrimali
1
2
3
6 Culfest Rangoli
Competition
ManishaVasava
NirmaVasava
PankhiJhala
1
2
3
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Quiz Competition
AshwinGadhadara
Milan Vadher
DahyabhaiDharaiya
Govind Chauhan
Pramod Patel
Hitesh Kakadiya
SauramJoshiyara
Ravi Vadher
PrafulSangada
1
2
3
7 Culfest Antakshari
Competition
RoshniParmar
NirmaVasava
Marzina Qureshi
KomalSindhav
DipaliMahant
Mittal Champavat
ManishaVasava
Sonal Chauhan
Milan Vadher
Hitesh Ninama
Jasmin Vanand
ChiragPrajapati
RajendrasinhBihola
PankhiJhala
1
2
3
2013-14
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. 12/07/13 Welcome Day
Newly admitted
students
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2. 22/07/13 Guru Purnima Celebrations
3 15/08/14
Patriotic Song- Singing Competition
Group Song Competition
Milan Vadher
Janmesh Patel
Shwetaketu
Karishma
Vasant
Saarita
Manisha
I
II
I
II
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Fancy Dress Competition
Pankhi Jhala
Tejal Kandoriya
I
II
4 05/09/13 Teachers’ Day
Trushar B. Patel
Vasant
Chaudhari
Khyati Mehta
Shwetaketu
Sharma
Karishma
Sharma
Saarita Rathod
I
II
III
5
6
08/10/13
31/12/13
Garba Competition
Best Costume
Programme on Yoga by We Care
Foundation
Girls
Sonal Chauhan
Rinku Desai
Boys
Hemant Thakor
Pradip Jadeja
Saarita Rathod
Students and
Professors
1
2
1
7 26/01/14
Republic Day Celebrations
Flag Hoisting
Patriotic Songs – Singing
Competition
Dance Competition
Nimisha Modiya
Milan Vadher
Pankhi Jhala
Pankhi Jhala and
Saarita Rathod
1
2
3
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8 24/01/14 Quiz Competition
Tejal Kandoriya
Sachin Joshi
Sulabh Parmar
Milan Vadher
Ravi Vadher
Khyati Mehta
Vijay Solanki
Chaman Dulera
1
2
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9 24/01/14 Garba Competition
Girls
Pankhi Jhala
Khyati Mehta
Boys
Milan Vadher
Khushalsinh
Jhala
1
2
1
2
10. 25/01/14 Poetry Recitation at Sarita Udyan,
Gandhinagar
Students and
Professors
University Level:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. 29/09/13
Clay Modelling,
Youth Festival, Gujarat University
(North Zone)
Khyati S. Mehta
II
2. 30/01/14
Bhagavad Geeta Verse Recitation
and Elocution Competition,
L.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad
Tejal Kandoriya
Vasant
Chaudhari
Shwetaketu
Sharma
____________
3. 06/02/14
Elocution Competition at Arts and
Commerce College, Manasa under
Saptadhara
Trushar Patel
II
2014-15
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. 26/07/14 Welcome Day Newly admitted
students
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2. 06/08/14
Knowledge Consortium of
Gujarat –
Welcome and Orientation Day
New Students
3 15/08/14 Patriotic Song- Singing
Competition
BhupendraBhati
Binal R. Patel
RajendraRathod
1
2
3
4 05/09/14 Teachers’ Day
GautamVegada
Vishal Desai
NidhiSuthar
1
2
3
5 30/09/14 Garba Competition Girls
VandanaChavda
Karishma Sharma
1
2
3
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Rinku Desai
Boys
BhupendraBhati
TusharJhala
Ravi Vadher
1
2
3
6 26/01/15
Republic Day Celebrations
Patriotic Songs – Singing
Competition
ShaileshMakwana
RajendraRathod
Binal R. Patel
1
2
3
7 30/01/15 Drawing Competition on
Gandhi Nirvan Din
MamtaShrimali
Sanjay Thakor
SarikaSadariya
1
2
3
8. 30/01/15 Elocution Competition NidhiSuthar
GautamVegada
1
2
9. 30/01/15 Traditional Dress Competition
Boys
BhupendraBhati
TusharJhala
Ravi Vadher
Girls
VandanaChavda
Karishma Sharma
Rinku Desai
1
2
3
1
2
3
10. SDP (Gujarati)
Best Volunteers
Ravi Vadher
Rucha Patel
PankhiJhala
DarshanPurani
_________
2015-16
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. 15/08/15
Flag Hoisting
Elocution Competition
Patriotic Songs – Singing
Competition
Data Not
Maintained
2. 14/09/15 Teachers’ Day Data Not
Maintained
3 21/10/15 Garba Competition Data Not
Maintained
4 26/01/16 Republic Day Celebrations Data Not
Maintained
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5
26/01/16
to
30/01/16
Cultural Week Celebrations
Data Not
Maintained
2016-17
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. June 16
Guru Purnima Celebrations
All the students
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2. 15/08/16
Independence Day
Celebrations
Patriotic Songs – Singing
Competition
Homage paid to Late
PramukhSwamiji
Binal R Patel
JaydeepsinhVaghela
KuldeepsinhJhala
RajendraRathod
Hardik Desai
JaydevsinhVaghela
1
2
3
3 03/09/16 Teachers’ Day Celebrations 15 Students -----
4 1709/16
Elocution Competition at
Govt. Arts College,
Gandhinagar
Prem H. Patel
Data Not
Maintained
5 12/01/17
Swami Vivekanand Birth
Anniversary
Elocution open for all the
students
RajendraRathod
JyotiVaghela
Binal R. Patel
Prem H. Patel
KetanDarji
Siddharaj Solanki
All the students
pays homage to
Swami
Vivekanand.
23/01/17
to
27/01/17
Culfest – 2017
6 23/01/17 Rangoli Competition
Dhara J. Dave
PrarthanaGajjar
Binal Patel
RadhikaSuthar
I
II
III
III
7 24/01/17 Mehendi Competition
Prarthana S. Gajjar
BhumikaVaghela
RavinaVasava
I
II
III
8 25/01/17 Poetry Recitation
Hardik Desai
Binal R. Patel
Asha Rabari
I
II
III
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9 25/01/17 Elocution Competition
Hardik Desai
JanakiValand
Asha Rabari
I
II
III
10 25/01/17 Antakshari
MittalbaVaghela
VanitaKatariya
Sanjay Pandya
Hardik Desai
Dhara J. Dave
Binal R. Patel
Rajendra J. Rathod
Anil Damor
Govind L. Desai
Jayraj P. Jhala
Sunil G. Raval
Radhika D. Suthar
I
II
III
11 26/01/17 Patriotic Songs- Singing
Competition
Binal R. Patel
Hardik Desai
RajendraRathod
I
II
III
12 Lemon Spoon Race Jayraj P. Jhala
HiralYagnik
I
II
13 Triple Limb Running Siddharaj Solanki
JitendraMakwana
I
14 Music Chair
Boys
Bhavik Patel
Prem Patel
Girls
KajalPrajapati
JanakiValand
I
II
I
II
15 Sack Race
Boys
Dinesh Chaudhari
JayrajJhala
Narendra Solanki
I
II
III
16 Blow the Flour Game
Boys
Siddharaj Solanki
JayrajJhala
ParimalValand
Girls
HiralYagnik
I
II
III
17 27/01/17 Quiz Competition
Hardik Desai
DayleshBharvad
Ravi Gadhavi
Alpesh Pandya
KajalKatara
Siddharaj Solanki
I
II
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Sanjay Pandya
KuldeepBarad
JayrajJhala
III
18 27/01/17 Art & Craft Day 15 Students ---
19 30/01/17
Martyrs’ Day
Essay writing Competition
Alpesh Pandya
Ravi Gadhavi
KiranMakwana
I
II
III
Exhibition on Gandhiji’s life Sem VI Commerce
Students
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Elocution Competition Prem Patel Sole Contestant
Achievements of Students in Cultural Programmes at University/State Level:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1. 29/09/13
Clay Modelling,
Youth Festival, Gujarat University
(North Zone)
Khyati S. Mehta
II
2. 30/01/14
Bhagavad Geeta Verse Recitation
and Elocution Competition,
L.D. Arts College, Ahmedabad
Tejal Kandoriya
Vasant
Chaudhari
Shwetaketu
Sharma
____________
3. 06/02/14
Elocution Competition at Arts and
Commerce College, Manasa under
Saptadhara
Trushar Patel
II
Sr.
no.
Name of the
Student
Name of the
event Place Position
1 Jayesh L.
Mandanka
Inter-College
Youth Festival-
Elocution
Govt. Commerce
College, G’nagar
Year: 2001-02 (28, 29-9-2001)
First at University
2. Jayesh L.
Mandanka
Inter-College
Youth Festival-
Poetry Recitation
J.G.College of
Commerce, A’bad Year:2000-2001 (21-23-9-2000)
First at University
3. Jayesh L.
Mandanka
Inter-Zonal
Youth Festival-
Elocution
Youth Welfare
Dept, Guj. Uni. Year:6-11-2000
First at University
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4. Jayesh L.
Mandanka
Dept of
Education-
Elocution and
Essay
Competition
Subhashchandra
Bose Shikshan
Sankul,
Gandhinagar Year : 2001
First at State Level
5. Jayesh L.
Mandanka
Inter-College
Youth Festival-
Poetry Recitation
Youth Welfare
Dept, Guj. Uni. Year:9-10-2000
First at University
6. Parth Patel Elocution Youth Festival
19/09/2010 First Rank
7. Parth Patel
Elocution
C.U.Shah
College,
Ahmedabad
SAPTADHARA
21/12/2009 Third Rank
8. Parth Patel
Elocution
Ashwinbhai
Commerce
College,
Ahmedabad
15/12/2010 First Rank
9. Parth Patel
Eocution
S.D.Arts
&Commerce
college, Mansa
30/12/2009 First Rank
Major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at
different levels:
Sports (University Level) 2014-15:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position / Rank
1 13/08/14
Gujarat University (South Zone)
Swimming and Water Polo
Tournament
Swimming
Water Polo
II
II
2 27 –
28/08/14
Gujarat University (South Zone)
Volleyball Tournament
ParikshitMalawat
Selected in the
All India Inter-
University Team
II
3 19 -
20/09/14
Gujarat University (South Zone)
Kabaddi Tournament
Captain Mitesh
Patel got selected
in Gujarat
University
Kabaddi Team
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4 22/11/14
Gujarat University (South Zone)
Wrestling Tournament (57 kg)
Pravin P.
Chaudhari
participated in
All India Inter-
University
Championship at
Meerut
Silver Medal
Sports (National Level) 2014-15:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the
Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position / Rank
1
2014
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National
Games, Delhi
Kick Boxing
Dhaval Baranda Gold Medal
2 2014 Para – National Taekwando
Championship, Delhi Dhaval Baranda Gold Medal
3 15-
18/01/2015
National Rural Karate
Championship,
Delhi
Kranti Dhunkh
Bronze Medal
Sports (University Level) 2015-16:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position
/ Rank
1
04/09/15
Gujarat University (South Zone)
Swimming and Water Polo
Tournament
Swimming
KrantiDhunkh
1. 200 Meter Free Style
2. 50 Meter Back Stroke
3. 50 Meter Breast Stroke
4. 100 Meter Breast Stroke
Water Polo Team
I
II
II
II
2
Gujarat University ( Inter
Zone)
Rifle Shooting Championship
Rudrasinh Rajput
10 Meter 50 Meter Air Pistol
II
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Rudrakshsinh Rajput
10 Meter 50 Meter Air Pistol
Both the students got
selected in Gujarat
University Shooting Team
and participated in All India
Inter University
Tournament, Varanasi
III
Sports (State Level) 2015-16:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position
/ Rank
1
Gun for Glory Shooting
Championship,
Rifle Association of India, Pune
Rudrakshsinh Rajput
10 Meter Air Pistol III
2
18-
20/09/2015
5th National Rural Games, Trichi,
Tamilnadu
KrantiDhunkh
400 Meter Race
Long Jump
III
III
Sports (University Level) 2016-17:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position
/ Rank
1
16/09/16
Gujarat University Boxing
Tournament,
Khokhara, Ahmedabad
Rizwan Nasir Ahmed
Gold
2 10/08/16
Gujarat University Swimming
Tournament, Gujarat Vidyapith
Swimming Pool, Ahmedabad
DhunkhKranti
1. 50 Meter Breast
Stroke
2. 100 Meter Breast
Stroke
II
II
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Sports (State Level) 2016-17:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position
/ Rank
1
09/10/16
Rifle Shooting Tournament, Rifle
Club, Ahmedabad
Rudrasinh Rajput
Rudrakshsinh Rajput
Yashvi S. Gelani
2
27-28-
29/12/16
Athletics Meet, C. N. Vidyalaya,
Ambawadi, Ahmedabad
07 Students participated
1 player
Javelin Throw
I
3
KhelMaha-Kumbh
Boxing
Rizwan Nasir Ahmed
Gold
4 KhelMaha – Kumbh
Swimming
KrantiDhunkh
(Gandhinagar Dist.)
I
5 KhelMaha – Kumbh
Skating
KrantiDhunkh
(Gandhinagar Dist.)
II
Sports (National Level) 2016-17:
Sr.
No. Date Name of the Event
Name of the Student/s,
Beneficiaries
Position /
Rank
1
All India Inter University Boxing
Tournament, Jalandhar, Panjab
Rizwan Nasir Ahmed
III
Bronze
Medal
2
02-
03/10/16
International Rural Games –
2016
Anand, Gujarat
Rizwan Nasir Ahmed
Boxing 81 KG
91 KG
Gold
Bronze
3
26/01/17
Republic Day Parade, New Delhi
Dhaval Baranda
Kranti Dhunkh
Took part in
Skill
Development
Tableau
Feedback from graduates and employers
The Parents – Teachers Association proves to be a great source in seeking feedback from
the students. The parents interact with the faculty members and the Principal of the
college freely. They are all given opportunity to express their views. They discuss
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everything that their children share with them at their homes. This enables the college
authorities to make necessary improvements in various areas suggested by the parents.
A meeting of Alumni Association was held to discuss the issues pertaining to the students
and the college campus on 25th March 2017 in the seminar hall of the college. More than
70 students were present in the meet and they express their view regarding the institution
and suggest some valuable suggestions that were noted by the members of Feedback
committee of the college. Among faculty members, Prof. Surendrasinh Vaghela rendered
services as the Coordinator of the Alumni from the Teachers’ end.
The Principal of the college convenes staff meetings on a regular basis. The faculty
members are free to share their difficulties with the Principal. All suggestions from the
faculty are paid proper attention and are implemented if found profitable for the growth
of the institution.
Involvement of students in the publication of College Magazine
The college publishes yearly magazine called ‘UDAN’ in which the students and faculty
members contribute in a great measure. The self-composed poems of students, articles,
essays and any piece of creative writing are published in the magazine. Dr. Dipak Pandya
is the Coordinator of the Magazine Committee. The Committee collects all the material
from the students, analyzes them, edits them and publishes them in the magazine.
There is also a common noticeboard in the college campus. The students are allowed to
display paintings, poems, informative article, photographs of the events, inspiring
thoughts etc. after due permission from the Magazine Committee of the college.
Students’ Representative Council
There is no registered students’ representative council in the college. Yet the college
believes in the involvement of students in various activities of the college. To accomplish
this purpose, the college selects one student representative per fifty students based on
pure merit from the total strength of the students of college. All the selected
representatives elect a general secretary and three representatives for cultural, sports and
CWDC. All the girls students of the college elect their representative with due
consultation from the SRC committee of the college coordinated by Prof. Surendrasinh
Vaghela.
The representatives of students’ community voice their difficulties and suggestions to the
HoD of the respective subject, who in turn takes the grievance to the Principal who after
giving a serious thought to the issue try to resolve them at the earliest.
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The representatives help the HoD in various dealings concerning the dissemination of the
study material among the students, conveying any message from the faculty to the
students, organizing various programmes and events in the college.
The students also help in the decoration of the stage, making seating arrangement for big
mass of students at various functions and all kind of help asked by the college authorities.
Details of various Academic and Administrative bodies having student representatives
The following are the various academic and administrative bodies having student representatives:
IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)
Sports Committee
Cultural Committee
Women’s cell (C.W.D.C)
Network of Alumni and former faculty of the institution
The alumni association of the college holds regular meetings at the college preferably on
Second /Fourth Saturdays and Sundays so that the alumni can devote their time as they
are not in a hurry to go to their working places. It also helps in procuring sponsorship for
various student oriented activities organized by the college.
The teachers who retire from service are honoured with felicitations and mementos by
the college authorities. After their retirement also the college keeps in touch with all of
them. The College invites all of them at all the functions of the college as guests.
The faculty members of all the departments maintain a cordial relationship with the
retired faculty by interacting with them on a regular basis and visiting their places at the
time of any untoward incident in the family.
Other Relevant information regarding Student Support and Progression
The mission of the college is to undertake student-friendly activities to the maximum. To
cater to this mission, the college gives admission to all the categories of students including
SC/ST/OBC/ economically weak/physically challenged/Minor community/
rich/poor/bright/weak –all the variety of students without any discrimination. Most of the
students hail from the rural and tribal areas; thus the college is inclined to give them
maximum possible facilities so that they are motivated towards studies and become
responsible citizens of the country.
The college puts immense emphasis on enhancing their potential and ensures their
participation in manifold activities that develop their mental, spiritual, aesthetic, physical
and social faculties.
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The values like honesty, perseverance, integrity, tolerance, truthfulness and bravery are
instilled in them by conducting several programmes in the college and also by
encouraging them to participate in extension activities.
A sort of bonding is created between students and the faculty members and therefore
students are eager to visit the college even after completion of their studies.
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CRITERION: VI
GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
KEY ASPECTS
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3 Faculty Empower
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CRITERION VI – GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIPAND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
The Vision of the institution
To shape a better future for mankind by producing integrity-driven individuals and socially
responsible persons who benefit humanity/society in the long run.
The Mission of the institution
To care for the educational needs of the students from remote areas of the state.
To emphasize on all round development of the students by fostering creative activities to serve
the local, regional and global needs of the society.
The mission statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of
addressing the needs of the society, institution’s traditions and value orientations, visions
for the future in the following way:
1) The college organizes various literary and cultural activities for students to enable them
to achieve better understanding of life.
2) It undertakes such educational activities as to enable students to achieve all round
development.
3) It trains the students in sports and games and to provide them with various facilities for
physical training and set high excellence in this field.
4) It educates the students to remain indebted to society and the nation as a whole and to
prepare them to face the challenges of modern times.
5) It provides the students with an environment for the all-round development of their
physical, aesthetic, social, spiritual and mental potentials along with the inculcation of
attitudes of integrity, honesty, tolerance, hard work, dedication and patriotism so that they
become responsible citizens of our great India. (Mera Bharat Mahan)
6) It is of utmost priority to impart excellent education to students and develop their
potentialities. The teachers, students and the administrative staff are dedicated in
whatever they do to the vision and mission of the institution.
Role of the top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its
quality policy and plans:
The top management comprises of the Managing Trustee of Gandhinagar Charitable trust,
active trustees, Principal, Head of all the departments and Faculty members of all
subjects.
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An effective structure has been formulated in such a fashion that it ensures that the quality
in terms of service is converted into excellence in each of its units of Higher education.
The Principal and management is very keen on extending support and guidance in
promotion of research culture, upgrading the infrastructural facilities and promoting value
based education to the students of the college.
The Managing Trustee of the college periodically visits the college; imparts valuable
suggestions regarding the infrastructural facilities and academic progress of the students
as well as faculty members. These suggestions are enthusiastically taken up by the
Principal and all possible efforts are made by him to implement them.
The IQAC of the college consists of the trustee of the college, the Principal, Faculty
members and student representatives of the college. All together put sincere efforts in the
progress of the institute and aim at the excellent growth of the college in every way.
The Principal of the college also conducts meetings with the Principals of sister colleges
– Commerce and Law that are functioning in the same campus. The effort of all of them
is concentrated on taking the college to new heights in terms of infrastructural progress
and academic achievements of the students.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring the policy statements and action plans for
fulfillment of the stated mission:
The college is affiliated to Gujarat University, so it is bound to follow all the rules and
regulations devised by the university from time to time. Moreover the rulings of State
government and UGC are also binding to the college. The institute, remaining within the
ambit of all such rules takes decisions that are in the benefit of the students. The Principal
of the college takes the leadership in ensuring the action plans that are devised during
several meetings with the Managing trustee, faculty members, administrative staff,
Parents Teachers Association, Alumni Association and other stake holders.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring the formulation of action plans for all
operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan:
The Principal of the institute works as a connecting link between the management and
the students. She has always shown his eagerness in sorting out any kind of problem faced
by the faculty member or the student. After interacting with the trustees, HoDs and
various committees of the college, she takes decision in favour of the implementation of
progressive policies of the college.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring interaction with stakeholders:
The Principal of the college holds regular meetings with the faculty members and
administrative staff of the college in which all the members are given freedom to express
their opinions and suggestions regarding the working of the college.
Every class has a student representatives who voices their problems on behalf of their
class. Such student representatives have an access to the Principal of the college. The
Principal listens to them carefully and takes necessary action to resolve the issue.
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Involvement of the leadership in ensuring proper support for policy and planning
through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with stakeholders:
Various committees have been constituted to look after diverse necessities of the
college. The committees involve Research Committee, Library Committee, Campus
Maintenance Committee, Cultural Committee, Sports committee etc. Each committee
comprises of a convener, faculty members and students. The committees hold
meetings on a regular basis. The Convener of every committee reports to the Principal
of the college and discusses the requirements of his committee. The Principal holds
meeting with all the members of the respective committee and takes decisions in the
interest of the institute.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring reinforcing the culture of excellence:
The Principal of the college motivates the faculty members and students to involve
themselves in research activities. He has been instrumental in creating research
culture in the college. He has enhanced the ambience of the library because of which
the faculties and the students are inspired to keep themselves occupied in the activities
associated with self-development.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring champion organizational change:
The Management of the college ensures continuous evaluation of the activities of the
college and manages the affairs of the college through the leadership of the Principal of
the college. Certain administrative changes are made to upgrade quality and make a
positive move towards excellence.
Procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the
institution for effective implementation and improvement from time
The College evaluates the feedback given by the students and the faculty members, and
formulates the policies in the interest of all. The Principal of the college regularly holds
the meeting with the HoDs of all the departments and puts suggestions in the meeting.
After due discussions, the policies are constituted keeping in mind the benefit of staff
members and the students.
The Managing Trustee of the college also holds meetings with the staff members
periodically to assess the working of the college. He makes certain valuable suggestions
which are implemented by the Principal of the college.
Several committees have been constituted by the Principal of the college to look after
various activities of the college– academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
A Convener has been appointed for each activity. The Coordinator chalks out
programmes of his/her committee and gives to the Principal for approval. After the
successful conducting of the programmes throughout the year, the Coordinator submits
final report to the Principal at the end of the academic year. In this way, through
continuous monitoring and alterations in the existing policies whenever found necessary,
the college has been making sustained progress in all areas.
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Academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management
The top management of the college interacts with the Principal of the college and lays
down certain policies for the consistent progress of the faculty members. The faculty
members are encouraged to attend seminars, conferences and workshops to upgrade their
knowledge in their respective fields.
The teaching as well as administrative staff of the college jointly executes the duties
imparted to them by the authorities and contributes in the progress of the institution.
Grooming of leadership at various levels
The IQAC of the college is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the affairs of
the college in such a way that the college shows consistent improvement in all areas.
The faculty members of the college are assigned specific responsibilities regarding co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities.
All those whose contribution in the progress of the institute is exemplary, are praised and
acknowledged at the Annual function of the college.
Various committees formulated by the Principal of the college execute their duties
sincerely and contribute to the growth and development of the college.
The faculty members involved in the committees are given complete liberty in discharge
of their duties so that they are able to do proper justice to the work allotted to them. Their
outcome is analyzed by the Principal of the college and the members of IQAC.
Operational Autonomy to the departments/units
The college delegates authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments of
the institution and work towards decentralized governance system. As regards decision
pertaining to the departments, the HoDs are given complete freedom. The pattern in
which the course is to be completed; the teaching methods to be adopted, disciplinary
action to be taken against the students of the respective departments, the HoDs are
empowered to take decisions in their own way.
Co-curricular activities, Sports, NSS, Cultural etc. are coordinated almost autonomously
by the faculty in-charge under the direction of the Principal of the college.
The interference in any department on the part of the Principal is negligible unless and
until there is any strong reason to do so. A report concerning the achievements of the
various departments is required to be submitted at the end of every semester to the
Principal of the college who evaluates and analyzes the performance of the specific
departments.
Culture of Participative Management
The college encourages the participation of both students and faculty members in the
management of diverse activities undertaken throughout the year. The three tier system
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comprising of a Governing Council, Academic Council and Students’ Representatives play a key
role in bringing together the faculty members and the students. Through feedback procured from
the students’ representatives, the college tries to sort out the difficulties faced by the stakeholders
and attempt to realize the vision and mission of the institute.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
Formally Stated Policy of the Institution
There are specific policies designed by the governing body of the college for academic,
financial and other matters pertaining to the college. All the employees of the college are
required to abide by all the rules and regulations regarding the above stated matters of the
college.
The Management of the college interacts with the staff members of the college formally
as well as informally from time to time to remain abreast with various activities going on
in the college.
The Principal of the college is very keen on the all-round development of the college.
Therefore he holds meetings with HoDs on a regular basis to find out the requirements of
the faculty members as well as students of the college.
It has been made almost mandatory for all the faculty members to participate in the
seminars, conferences and workshops as well as present research papers and get them
published in the peer reviewed research journals.
The meetings of the Principal with all the staff members including administrative unit of
the college is held at the end of each semester in which the suggestions are invited by the
Principal for up gradation of academic level of the students and the participation of
students in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
After reviewing the suggestions and feedback from the staff members including faculty
members, administrative unit and students, the Principal takes appropriate action that
would benefit the college and ultimately help the students community.
Perspective Plan for Development
The college has a perspective plan for development especially in the areas of research,
consultancy and extension. The following are the key aspects on which the institute wishes to
focus:
Starting Certificate Courses associated with diverse subjects taught at UG level.
Introduce innovations in teaching methods by effective use of computers, soft wares and
other audio-visual aids.
Adding more value based courses in the learning modules of the students.
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Developing linkages with other universities and encouraging faculty exchange
programmes.
Strengthening the Placement Cell of the institute and preparing the students to achieve
the level of excellence required for specific jobs.
Enhancing the English Speaking skill of the students and make them more techno-
friendly.
Encourage the participation of students in the extension activities and make them more
sensitive to the problems pertaining to society.
Internal Organizational Structure and decision making process
Organizational chart
Chairman
Gandhinagar Cheritable
Trust
Principal
Vice Principal
HODs
Faculties
Coordinators of
Committees
Members of Committees
Library
Support Staff
Office Supretendent
Junior Clerk
Peons Sweeper
Students' Council
Students
Alumnai Parents
IQAC
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Description of the Quality Improvement Strategies of the institution:
Teaching and Learning
Every year “Vidhyarthi sajjata shibir”(Students’ development Programme) and the
classes of “Sahakar” (Cooperation) are organized in the college.
Seminar Hall is extensively used for lectures with power point presentations.
The college library is equipped with reference books, subject DVDs, and drama/novel-
based movies.
Some faculty members are trained in the use of new teaching –learning technologies. A
provision has been made for Common Audio-Visual Rooms as part of this strategy.
Research and Development
The College encourages all the faculty members of the college to complete their doctoral
studies. For this, it provides maximum possible facilities to the researchers so that they
can accomplish their research work in stipulated time.
The faculty members of all subjects are motivated to submit their proposals for Minor
Research Projects and get them sanctioned by UGC.
Special leave is granted by the Principal for attending seminars, workshops and
conferences.
New Research laboratories equipped with sophisticated equipment are developed.
New Research journals in various subjects have been subscribed in the library.
The faculties are inspired to write books and research articles in peer reviewed journals.
The I.Q.A.C. of the college provide guidance to other faculties in the pursuance of their
research work.
Community Engagement
The NSS unit of the college is actively associated with extension activities. Various
programmes like Tree Plantation, AIDS awareness Rally, Save Girl Child Campaign,
Campaign against drug and tobacco addiction, Celebration of Navaratri Festival,
Celebration of Women’s Day’, Celebration of Youth Day, Celebration of National
festivals like Republic Day, Independence Day etc. are organized with great
enthusiasm by the students of the college.
The students of the college excitedly participate in social activities like distributing
clothes and food among the poor, visiting slum areas and interacting with them and
conducting camps in the rural areas.
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Human Resource Management
The authority of recruitment of additional staff lies with the Principal of the college who
does it after analyzing the need of the times.
There is a consistent monitoring and evaluation of the employees of the institution.
Industry Interaction
People from several industries are invited at college to interact with the students.
With the collaboration of Govt. of Gujarat, the officials of industries are called to
hold interviews in the college for recruitment of students for various posts.
In order to ensure that adequate information is available for the top management and the
stake holders, the Principal presents the Annual Report of the college before the entire college
and the invited guests on the Annual Day. The Managing trustee and the whole of Governing
Body also listen to the achievements of college during the academic year. Moreover regular
meetings are conducted by the Management with Principals of all sister colleges. In these
meetings, the information concerning functioning of the college is shared and plans are discussed
for further improvements and the necessity of adequate changes for the next year. The
information regarding college is also available on college website.
Involvement of staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institution
The staff members interact with one another through various committees such as Cultural
Committee, Admission Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Campus Management
Committee, etc. The Coordinators of all the committees are empowered with taking
decisions regarding their committees. Major decisions are taken after consultation with
the Principal of the college.
The HoDs of the Arts as well as Commerce faculty play a vital role in the management
of their departments. There is a culture of inviting all the staff members in the
programmes organized by any of the departments of Arts and Commerce faculties.
An informal meeting of all the staff members is convened on every second and fourth
Saturday at the Conference Hall of the building. All take tea and snacks together at the
meeting. There is enough opportunity for all to talk to one another and share their ideas.
Such meetings foster a feeling of oneness among the staff members.
A variety of programmes are organized in the college in which all the staff members of
the college enthusiastically participate and contribute in every possible way to make the
programme successful.
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Resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of
implementation of such resolutions:
Sr.
No.
Resolutions made by the Management
Council during the last five years. Status of Implementation
1.
Shifting of College from Sector-8 to its
New building built up in Sector-
28.Gandhinagar.
Implementation as per plan.
2. Academic Calendar of the current
academic year planned.
Mostly the Implementation as per the
plan is executed.
3. Appointment of Librarian to be made Adhoc Librarian is appointed
4
Participation in various competition of
SPORTS held at
State/University/National Level
Students were participated in various
Sports’ competitions and won medals.
5. Celebration of cultural programmes
under SAPTADHARA/CULFEST
Diverse programmes were organized
throughout the year
6.
Installation of Surveillance cameras for
the purpose of safety and security of the
college
Surveillance Cameras have been installed
at various places of the college and
monitored by the Principal of the college.
7. Girls’ room and C.W.D.C room
Girls’ Room with all the facilities has
been constructed for the girl students of
the college.
8. Establishment of I.Q.A.C. and allotment
a separate room with such facilities. Implementation as per the plan
9. Application for Accreditation for NAAC
(Letter of Intent) to be sent Application to be sent by April 2017
10. Security to be tightened in the college
campus
New Security guards have been
employed and the students are not
allowed without their Identity Cards.
11.
Biometric System for the staff members
of the college to monitor their attendance
in the college
The system is implemented.
The college is affiliated to the Gujarat University. There is no provision of according the
status of autonomy to any affiliated institution.
Mechanism of resolving the grievances/complaints for promoting better stakeholder
relationship:
A Suggestion Box has been placed outside the Principal’s office where complaints are
dropped. All the stake holders including faculty members, alumni, parents, students and any
visitor of the college can drop a note regarding any grievance concerning any aspect of the
college. The Principal of the college periodically attends to the grievances and takes necessary
action for their redressal. He analyzes the grievances and suggestions made by various people
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and then depending upon the gravity of the grievance, contacts the HoDs to discuss the matter.
Necessary steps are taken for settling the issues.
Court Cases filed by and against the institute
No court case has been filed by and against the institute in the last twenty years.
Student Feedback on Institutional Performance
The institution has a systematic mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance. The college has prepared a questionnaire in which a variety of
questions concerning basic facilities of the college, library facilities, cleanliness of the
campus and classrooms, security arrangements, ambience of the college, teaching quality
of the teachers, sanitation facilities etc. are included.
The students are asked to fill up these feedback forms and submit them to the ‘Help
Centre’. Since the names of the students do not occur on the forms, the students fearlessly
express their opinions regarding the performance of the institution.
The analysis of the forms is also done confidentially. A Feedback Committee has been
constituted whose members assist the Principal to resolve the difficulties faced by the
students.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
Efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching
and non-teaching staff:
The faculty members of all the subjects are encouraged to attend the subject related
seminars and conferences and present research papers there. Duty leave is granted by
the Principal and the HoDs make such arrangement that the students are meaningfully
engaged when the faculty are on leave.
The guidance is provided regarding writing proposals for Minor Research Projects by
the experts of the college who have already completed or get sectioned their projects.
Non-teaching staff is given training in computer skills and using various software
programmes for effective administration of the office.
The faculties are motivated to host the National Seminars and Students’ development
Programmes in their respective subjects; the cost of which is borne by the college
authorities.
Experts of various subjects are invited at the college to deliver lectures on the subject
related to the areas of their proficiency.
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Strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training,
retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibilities they perform:
The faculties are encouraged to participate in Government of Gujarat sponsored KCG
(Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat) Capacity building programme which are
organized for the purpose of retraining the employees of the college.
The outstanding achievement of the faculty is acknowledged by the management and
the Principal of the institution.
The faculty members are motivated to attend short term courses sponsored by UGC
organized at various places of Gujarat.
In order to motivate the employees and develop a feeling of togetherness, the
Managing Trustee Shri. Shankersinh Vaghela (Bapu) arranges get-together and
distributes sweets among all the employees on the occasion of the festival of Diwali.
Lectures of faculties are arranged by the Academic Club ‘SAKAR’ of the college in
which all the staff members of the college participate. The lectures are conducted on
the topics that interest all. The faculties of different subjects deliver lectures on
diverse topics through which valuable information is imparted to the staff members
of the college.
The Faculty members of the institute are invited for expert lectures on different
subjects by SANDHAN in which the lectures are recorded and then broadcast live on
the channel. The institute grants duty leave to the employees for delivering lectures
at BISAG, Gandhinagar.
The staff members of the college are assigned different responsibilities throughout
the year by the Principal of the college. The responsibilities accorded to the faculty
members make them more mature in dealing with the diverse situations they face
while carrying out their responsibilities.
Performance Appraisal System of the Staff
The Annual Performance Index (API) is mandatory for all the faculty members. The API
evaluates a faculty under three categories: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation related strategies;
Co-curricular, Extension, Professional Development activities and research and academic
contribution. A minimum score has to be obtained by each faculty for promotion and increment.
The College also obtains feedback from the students on each faculty at the end of the
academic year. The feedback received is reviewed by the Principal and the Feedback Committee
of the college. A report is prepared by the committee and handed over to the Principal. The
Principal accordingly encourages, cautions and expresses concern regarding the academic and
non-academic aspects of the faculty by calling him/her personally.
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Outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports:
The API (Annual Performance Index) of all the faculty members is filled in the prescribed
form and sent to the Department of Higher Education, Gandhinagar. It is scrutinized by the
Principal of the college. On the basis of API, the Principal encourages the faculty members to
improve their score by enhancing research activities and other extension activities. On the basis
of SWOT analysis of the faculty members, the Principal takes necessary action to augment the
performance of the institution.
Welfare Schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff:
The facilities of the group insurance offered by Government of Gujarat is made available to all
the staff members of the college.
Measures taken by the institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty:
The eminent faculties are provided added advantage in terms of sanctioning duty leave to
deliver expert lectures at various universities, providing them facilities in the college to pursue
their research work more effectively, appreciating their work and acknowledging it at the Annual
function of the college, motivating them to prepare others in the research activities and providing
special financial assistance and special leave facility for presentation of research papers and for
attending seminars, conferences and symposiums.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
Institutional Mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial
resources:
The process of efficient use of financial resources begins with the scrutiny of the annual
budget by Gandhinagar Charitable trust consisting of the Managing Trustee, other
trustees and the Principal of the college. The annual budget of the forthcoming year is
produced by the Principal which after due scrutiny and discussions is passed by the
committee constituted by the Trust.
Financial resources of the college are the grants from the State Government and fees
collected from the students. The management of the finances is done by the Principal of
the college along with the assistance of Office Superintendent of the administrative office.
As the Institution has not appeared for the accreditation yet so it is not entitled for the
grant from UGC.
Payment of all the purchases of equipment, books, stationery, materials, salary of self -
financed staff, infrastructural development etc is made through cheque. The accounting
is systematically done by means of TELLY software.
Internal audit is done by registered Chartered Accountant.
In case of grants sanctioned by Government, the audit is done by Government Auditor.
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All the accounting is done in a transparent manner. Each and every transaction details are
entered in the computer placed in the office. The Principal of the college keeps a vigil on
all the monetary transactions made through college.
Institutional Mechanism for internal and external audit
The internal audit is carried out by the Principal and the Office Superintendent of the
college periodically.
The external audit is done by registered Chartered Accountant Shri. Harsh Jani. H.S.Jani
and Associates. 701/702/708, Sakar-V, Behind Nataraj Cinema, Ashram Road,
Ahmedabad. The accounts have been audited for the financial year 2015-16 i.e. up to 31st
March, 2016. Last internal audit took place on 15th September, 2016.
No objections have been raised in the audit.
Major Sources of Institutional Receipts/funding:
The institution receives funding in the form of fees collected from students, Grants
received from State Government. Mostly the source of the fund is based on the
Gandhinagar Charitable Trust.
The deficit, if any, is borne by Gandhinagar Charitable Trust.
The audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities
of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with the institution will
be made available to the Peer Team during the visit.
Efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and its utilization
The institution has received grant under the heads of equipments and Books under the
11th Plan of UGC.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
The institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell in June 23rd 2016 after the
shifting of college from sector-08 to its new building built up in sector-28, Gandhinagar.
The IQAC consists of the Managing Trustee, Principal of the institution, Coordinator,
Heads of several departments, senior faculty members, Office Superintendent,
Representatives of Parents Teachers’ Association, Alumni Association and Student
Representatives.
The IQAC meets twice a year to make assessment of the existing policies regarding
teaching-learning, infrastructure facilities, campus maintenance and other matters
associated with the functioning of college. The suggestions received during the meeting
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are jotted down and action plan is designed to meet the requirements of the staff members
and students.
A Steering Committee consisting of 8 members including the Principal, Coordinator and
senior faculty members meet every fortnight to discuss the issues related to college. A
plan is chalked out in the meeting to fulfill the requirements suggested in the meeting.
Decisions of the IQAC approved and implemented by the Management/Authorities
IQAC proposed to conduct faculty evaluation for the entire college along with the
infrastructural facilities available to the teachers and students.
It was proposed that every department will submit at least two proposals for Minor
Research projects to UGC for sanction.
Every department should host at least one National/State level seminar in five years.
Every faculty should publish at least two research articles in ISBN/ISSN journals/books
annually.
Admission process should be made online.
Smart Rooms with AV facilities should be constructed.
Library facilities should be enhanced.
Primary Health Centre should be constructed and medical facilities should be up-graded.
Faculty members should participate in seminars/conferences and present research papers
there.
All departments should conduct Remedial course for slow learners.
Extension activities should be increased.
Non Ph.D. faculty members should be motivated to complete their doctorate.
Digital Education and Learning Laboratory (DELL) should be up dated.
Organize expert lectures in all the subjects of Arts and Commerce Faculties
To develop the live telecast facility of SANDHAN.
Most of the decisions have been implemented by the college authorities. Yet the success ratio is
60% regarding full implementation of the decisions.
External members in IQAC
The external members in IQAC are the representatives of Alumni and Parent’ Association.
They extend help in giving fruitful suggestions regarding the functioning of the college.
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Alumni Association
Students and Alumni are the key constituents of IQAC. The student representatives voice
the problems faced by students. It helps the college authorities to realize the difficulties
encountered by the students. Therefore concrete steps regarding the redressal of the
grievances of students are taken.
Alumni Association work as a connecting link between the students and the college
authorities. They give their suggestions pertaining to different aspects of college which
are very seriously taken by college authorities. Moreover, since alumni hold important
positions in society, they help the students for placements. Also they guide the students
in overcoming the problems faced by them since they have passed through that difficult
phase in the former years.
Engaging Staff from different Constituents of the institution
The purpose of the constitution of IQAC is to work towards all-round development of the
students of the college. Normally the communication takes place in the college through
notices or the information is conveyed through HoDs.
The decisions of IQAC are conveyed to all the faculty members and each is given the
responsibility in accordance with the decision taken at the meeting.
Integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities:
The newly constituted IQAC consists of faculty members as well as administrative staff
members. The periodical meetings of IQAC strengthen the bonding between the academic
and administrative staff. Most of the problems associated with administration are sorted out
in the meeting itself. The decisions taken in the meeting are communicated to other staff
members by the members of IQAC. The suggestion of each and every member is given
weightage and the attempts are made to implement the constructive suggestions proposed in
the meeting.
Training to its staff for effective implementation of the Quality assurance procedures:
The faculty members are trained through KCG (Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat)
which organizes training of six days for all the faculties. The training was conducted
at KCG, Ahmedabad. The faculty members of the college attended the programme
slot wise.
The institute organizes lectures on Personality development, Interpersonal Skills,
Power of Meditation, Positive thinking etc. Such lectures bring an attitudinal change
in the faculty members; they get rejuvenated and work more efficiently.
The teachers are also motivated to use ICT aids and deliver lectures through Power
Point Presentations.
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Academic Audit
The Gujarat University has a system of LIC (Local Investigation Committee) which
verifies the report submitted by the colleges affiliated to Gujarat University by making
personal visit to the colleges and inspecting the status of academics and all other aspects
of the college and then submits a report to the University.
The academic and administrative functioning of the college will be reviewed through
AAA (Academic and Administrative Audit) under the auspices of KCG (Knowledge
Consortium of Gujarat)
As regards internal audit, it is actuated through feedback of students, suggestions by
external experts, informal meetings of the Principal with HoDs and other staff members,
interaction with students and through members of alumni association and Parent
Teachers’ Association.
Alignment of Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms with the External Quality Assurance
Agencies/Regulatory Authorities:
The IQAC constituted by the college will submit an exhaustive SSR by the end of April 2017.
Institutional Mechanisms to continuously review the teaching –learning process
The institution conducts two internal examinations under the regular system followed by
the University examination. The distribution of marks is 70 for University exam and 30
for internal examination.
With the advent of Semester system, the students study in the pattern of CBCS (Choice
Based Credit System) in which the internal marks of students are calculated on the basis
of assignments, seminars and unit tests conducted by the college. The students are
informed in advance regarding the specific activities, due to which they put a lot of hard
work in the preparation of the activities. This results in the enhancement of teaching-
learning process.
5 marks are reserved for attendance of students in the class and the maintenance of
discipline in the college.
The cumulative result of all the efforts results in knowing the exact status of teaching-
learning process in the college.
Communication of Quality Assurance Policies, Mechanisms and Outcomes to various
internal and external stakeholders:
The students are given a copy of prospectus at the time of admission which includes all
the rules and regulations of college. The students and their parents are expected to read it
so that they get a thorough idea of the functioning of the college.
The college organizes ‘Induction Programme’ for the Newly Admitted Students (Fresher)
of Arts as well as Commerce Faculty. The students are made acquainted with all the
policies of the institute. The Head of every department introduces the faculty members of
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his/her department. Also the functioning of his/her department is explained to the students
in detail.
Important information regarding the college is put on the College Website. Moreover
information is communicated to students through Notice Boards, Display Boards and
Classroom notices.
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CRITERION: VII
INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
KEY ASPECTS
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.2 Innovations
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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environmental Consciousness
Conducting a Green audit of the campus:
Environmental consciousness is one of the key aspects on which the institute puts a great
emphasis. The campus of the college is surrounded on all sides by trees of different
varieties. It also consists of a botanical garden containing plants of rare species including
ornamental plants, medicinal plants and other variety of plants. The natural ambience
created due to abundance of greenery generates a positive atmosphere in the college.
The benches placed in the campus are used by students for the purpose of academic
discussions. The trees make the atmosphere cool and the students sit under the shade of
big trees and study during examination days.
Initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly:
The rooms of the college are well ventilated, which help in saving electricity since the
students do not feel the need of tube lights during daytime. Moreover it is a standard
practice of switching off all the electrical appliances immediately after use. Even the fans
and tube lights are turned off instantly after the students leave the class. A peon has been
appointed specifically for this purpose.
Green manure, compost and natural manure are used in the upkeep of the botanical garden
constructed on the both sides of the entry road in the campus. The use of insecticides and
pesticides is prohibited in the garden.
The campus is made green by growing a large number of trees in the area surrounding
the college building. A system of Drip irrigation has been developed for watering the
plants grown in the college campus.
Medicinal plants like Ardusi, Tulsi, Amla, Henna etc. are grown in the campus. Also the
trees such as Asopalav, banyan, Nilgiri, Neem, Pipal etc along with decorative plants and
flower bearing plants are grown in the campus.
7.2 Innovations
ICT based technology is used in the classroom teaching which has resulted in the better
understanding of the difficult topics among students. The grasping power and the interest
of students in their subjects have remarkably enhanced.
The admission process and the filling of examination forms are done online. The entire
administration of the college is carried out in a paperless manner, a step towards eco -
friendly attitude.
Lectures are arranged on importance of Yoga, Meditation and spiritualism to elevate the
emotional quotient (EQ) of the students. The values like tolerance, patriotism, generosity,
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truthfulness, sense of justice, and determination of striving towards excellence are
inculcated in the personality of students.
Library has been up-graded in such a fashion that most of the faculty members are
inclined towards research. The ambience of the library attracts students in a large number.
The college has been able to make the library student friendly which has helped students
in realizing the importance of library.
The website of the college is activated and all the results of the examinations, photographs
of the activities and other information are kept on it.
Most of the students are added to the WhatsApp group created by the faculty members
for the effective and paper less communication.
Surveillance cameras have been installed to ensure safety and security of students.
The faculty members of the college provided guidance to the students regarding banking
sector, insurance sector and stated benefits of organic farming and healthy nutritious diet.
The college made arrangements for procuring Aadhaar Cards to students under the
scheme of State government.
Book Exhibition by the library committee of the college has been organized for the last
two years in the College Library.
The facility of water purifier has already been installed on every floor in the college
building which provides cold and pure water to students.
CDs and DVDs of BISAG lectures are made available in the library. The lectures are
broadcast in the specially constructed air-conditioned rooms of the college.
On certain critical circumstances, the 4th Class employees are given financial assistance
by the college. Moreover, their children are extended monetary help by the Principal and
the staff members when they need it for higher education.
The Professors of the college together with students go to slums and distribute old, used
clothes among the slum-dwellers.
7.3 Best Practices
Best Practice: 1
Title of the Practice - Optimum Utilization of the Campus
Goal
The campus of the college is very big, magnificent and fascinating. It consists of variety
of trees. The atmosphere is pollution free. The college authorities decided to make multiple use
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of the campus so that it is not only useful for imparting education to more than 1500 students
among which a big lot of them hail from rural and tribal areas, but also useful for the people at
large.
The Context
The world of today is very competitive. At the same time, the need of the hour is that we
should try to help others as much as possible and bring the most coveted smile on other people’s
faces. To fulfill this desire, the college extended help to all who wished to do something
constructive in any area. It included both the Government bodies as well as the Private
authorities. The college decided to make the optimum utilization of the campus by allowing
others to use the campus for fulfillment of specific purpose of doing something good for society.
The conducting of competitive examinations like GPSC in Gandhinagar is
extremely challenging as it requires good infrastructure, tight security and skilled manpower.
The college makes all the arrangements for proper conducting of the examination. The faculty
members of the college render their services even on Sundays for the smooth conducting of the
examination. The college is also a centre for many other examinations conducted by the State
Government for different posts. The entire staff - ranging from the Principal of the college to the
peon contribute for the proper handling of the examination.
The Practice
The College is a witness of being a centre of issuing of Unique Identification Number
(UID) i.e. ‘Aadhaar Card’ for a month. The entire Gandhinagar district was benefitted by the
initiative taken by the college. As we all know that UID card has become inevitable in all the
dealings associated with Government. All the people of the district visited the college along with
their families to get their cards prepared. The staff and students of the college helped the people
in directing the place allotted to UID authorities, took care of their safety and security, helped
them fill the necessary form to get the card, assisted the old and the weak in compilation of their
documents, managed a great rush of people to the college along with the normal teaching-
learning process of the college.
Evidence of Success
Since the college is located in the capital city of Gujarat, it is very convenient for people
to reach the college. The students find it very convenient to appear for their competitive
examinations at the college. The success ratio of the college regarding the management of such
examinations is good. The authorities have expressed a deep sense of gratitude to the Principal
and Staff members for helping them conduct the examination in an excellent manner.
As regards Aadhaar Card, innumerable people took advantage of the arrangement made
by the college. The residents of Gandhinagar did not have to go to farther places to complete the
formalities of the card. They found it very convenient to come to college and get the process
done.
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Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The biggest problem that the college encountered in the conducting of examination and
arrangement of ‘Aadhaar card’ is the management of such a huge rush of people in the campus.
It was extremely challenging to handle a big crowd from security point of view. The college
installed several surveillance cameras in the campus so that the safety of the people is assured.
As regards resources, the infrastructural facilities and man power is provided by the
college at a very nominal rate. The amount thus collected is utilized in the up-gradation of college
and in carrying out student centric activities.
Best Practice – 2
Title of the Practice – Save Water, Shun Plastic Campaign
Goal
The purpose of this campaign among students is to create awareness among them
regarding hazards of overuse of plastic items. The youth is always vulnerable and easy to mould
if properly handled. It is necessary that they are systematically sensitized towards burning
problems that the nation is facing in present times. The scarcity of water and the hazards of
overuse of plastic have created havoc in the country. If we are able to conserve water and use
alternatives of plastic, we can save our nation from getting ruined.
The Context
Today people from all walks of life use plastic bags mainly because of their easy
availability and convenience. Their use is so widespread that it is a wonder as to how people ever
managed to do anything without them. There are a variety of bags available and they are put to
different uses. The grocer packs most of the foods, grains, vegetables, fruits etc into clean
transparent plastic bags, which keep the food in hygienic condition and even adds a touch of
glitter to them. Apart from making it convenient for the consumer to buy them, these pre-weighed
and clean packages help in saving time and energy for the buyer. Other items like clothes, toys,
shoes, electric items, magazines are all pre-packed in plastic bags before being sold. However,
its uncontrolled use leads to more problems than it solves. The most commonly known and
accepted argument against plastic is that it is non-biodegradable, because of which it pollutes the
natural environment and poses a risk to living organisms. But, while this is true, plastics are also
known to have a harmful effect on individual health.
As regards conservation of water, it also has become need of an hour. Those living in
posh areas have a facility of water round the clock in their homes. Such people do an immense
wastage of water, since there is no water meter in the houses to check the quantity of water used
by them. It has become inevitable to understand that majority of population lives in rural areas
who is craving for every drop of water in their houses. If we save water, others can get it.
Therefore an awareness regarding avoiding wastage of water among the youth is obligatory.
The Practice
The students are sensitized against crucial issues like wastage of water and overuse of
plastic in their routine life. They are guided by the Eco club by means of Power point presentation
that consists of photographs, images and slides related to water conservation and hazards of
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plastic and lectures. The students are motivated to discourage the use of plastic bags in their day
to day life and choose other alternatives in place of plastics.
The plastics that we bring home from are either thrown in garbage bins or left around,
from where these bags fly away with the wind, destroying the beauty of nature and destroying
the beauty of man-made structures in towns, cities and religious places. These plastic bags can
be seen dangling from trees, electric wires, poles, balconies of houses and at times get stuck in
corners and race along with the vehicles on the road but wherever they land, they create an
eyesore. This wonder material of the 20th century has invaded every aspect of our lives; it is all
over the place messing up the streets and parks, clogging up the drains and gutters. The Plastic
bags also become cause of accidents as they are stuck on the face of the person on the running
vehicles.
The students are shown the pictures of several accidents occurred due to flying plastic
bags. They are explained the hazards of using plastic. In the programmes organized by the
college, the students are encouraged to take an oath that they will minimize the use of plastic in
their lives.
The college organizes painting competition on the themes of ‘Save Water, Save Life’ and
‘Shun Plastic, Save Environment’. Students participate in large number in the competition. The
judges, after intense scrutiny declare three prizes for the competition. The paintings of the
winners are displayed on the notice board and they are awarded prizes at the Annual function of
the college.
Evidence of Success
The students of the college have realized the disadvantages of the use of plastic. They
have understood that the change cannot come overnight in the society. If we expect a change,
first we have to change ourselves. As it is rightly said ‘Charity begins at home’. We can change
the world if we set example to others. Our students not only avoid using plastic themselves, but
tell others in the society to shun it. They explain practically the plastic bags causing blockage in
the drainage and the sewerage system causing waterlogging, germination of bacterial and water
borne diseases and spread of mosquitoes. Only one piece of plastic is enough to block a drain
causing water logging which in turn becomes a breeding ground for bacteria that cause about 80
diseases by water borne germs.
The college has more than 1500 students studying in various programmes every year. If
such a huge number of students can give a second thought before using plastic, then the goal of
saving the environment from getting polluted is served to a considerable extent. Though in spite
of several efforts, it is not possible to stop the absolute usage of plastic, yet the following three
R’s can lead a way towards healthy natural environment:
Environmental R’s.
Reduce
Recycle
Reuse
The first R stands for Reduce.
This means that there should be a reduction in the use of plastics; Conservation in this regard
should be practiced. Whenever possible more items in bigger packaging should be bought. Paper
and other biodegradable bags should replace the plastic ones.
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The second R stands for Recycle.
Plastic can be recycled but to recycle them, plastic will have to be disposed of properly. These
bags should be knotted up and then thrown into garbage bins from where they can be picked up
by proper sources, and used for recycling.
The third R stands for Reuse.
As far as plastic bags are concerned they should be used as many times as possible thus curtailing
their use.
Problems encountered and Resources required
The students were so much used to plastic material that it was a herculean task to convince them
that they should shun it totally. They had seen in the home front that their family members carried
lunch boxes made up of plastic to offices. Their mothers used these bags to carry edible items
from market to their homes. The milk and bread are packed in plastic bags. Deep freezers are
stocked with food stored in plastic bags. Even ice trays kept in fridge are made up of plastic. The
potato wafers, the students are so fond of are sold in plastic bags. All these things are so very
normal in every house hold that initially it was brain splitting task explaining the students that
plastic is nothing but slow poison and its extensive use can cause even Cancer. But repeated
lectures and displaying of research articles on the notice boards condemning the use of plastics
turned out to be eye openers for the students. The students promised to adopt the idea of shunning
plastic as much as possible.
Regarding the issue of saving water, the students were convinced and promised us that
they will avoid the wastage of water in their houses. The logic of water conservation was
understandable and therefore it was comparatively easier to convince them.
Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr. Rucha A. Brahmbhatt
Name of the
institution:
Samarpan Arts and Commerce College
City: Gandhinagar
Pin Code: 382028
Accredited Status: ------
Work Phone: 079-74360669996
Website: www.samarpancollege.org
Mobile: 9898162467
Fax: --------
E-mail: samarpannaac@gmail.com
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DEPARMENTAL
EVALUATIVE REPORTS
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
1. Name of the department - Department of English
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes, Courses offered: B.A.(English Major and General English) B.Com
( C.C./General English)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme
Semester/year
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC)
Core Elective
(CE)
B.A./B.COM.
Semester I
CC-101 Introduction to
Literature
CC-102 Foundation Studies in
English
General English (B.A./B.Com)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
______
Semester II
CC-111 History of English
Lit.(1557-1625)
CC-112 History of English
Lit.(1625-1660)
General English (B.A./B.Com)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
_______
Semester III
CC-201 History of English
Lit.(1660-1741)
CC-202 Form of Lit. : Comedy
CC-203 Literary Criticism
General English (B.A.)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
________
Semester IV
CC-211 History of English
Lit.()
CC-212 Indian English Lit.
CC-213 Literary Criticism
General English (B.A.)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
________
Semester V
CC-301 History of English
Lit.(1832-1890)
CC-302 Form of Lit.: Novel
CC-303 Literary Criticism
CC-304 Indian Writings in
English
_______
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CC-305 Spoken English & ELT
General English (B.A.)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
Semester VI
CC-311 History of English
Lit.(1890-1939)
CC-312 Form of Lit.: Tragedy
CC-313 Literary Criticism
CC-314 American Literature
CC-315 Spoken English & ELT
General English (B.A.)
Comm.Communication(B.Com)
______
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments :
General English B. Com (Semester I and II)
Commercial Communication B. Com (Semester I to Semester VI)
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
Professors ------ -----
Associate Professors 02 02
Asst. Professors 02 02
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specializ-
ation
No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 5 years
Dr. Rucha A.
Brahmabhatt
M.A, M.Phil,
Ph.D
Associate
Professor
Women’s
Writings 21 ----
Prof. Vaibhav
R. Kothari
M.A, M.Phil,
UGC-NET
Assistant
Professor
Common
wealth
Literature
10 ----
Prof. Shweta
R. Panwar
M.A., B. Ed,
GSET
Assistant
Professor
Indian
English
Literature
10 ---
Dr. Kamal J.
Dave M.A., Ph.D
Associate
Professor
British
Poetry 22 ---
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11. List of visiting faculty:
Name Qualification Place – From No. of Years of
Experience
Mr. Bhargav
Omguru
M.A.(English)
NET Gandhinagar 7 years
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by
temporary faculty :
Semester Course Code Lectures %
B.COM.-I Commercial Communication 90 %
B.COM.-II Commercial Communication 90 %
B.COM.-V Commercial Communication 95 %
B.COM.-VI Commercial Communication 92 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016-2017
B.A ( English
Major)
B. A. ( General
English )
115
899
04
04
29 : 01
225 : 01
2016-2017 B.Com 513 03 171 : 01
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
- Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Ph.D- 02
M.Phil - 02
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received:
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Minor Research Project
Name of
the
faculty
and
Subject
Durati
on
year
From
To
Title of the project Total grant Sanction
no.
&
Name of
the funding
agency
Status –
Ongoing
/
Complet
ed
Sanction
-ed
Receive-
d
Dr.
Kamal
Dave
English
2013
to
2015
“Exploring the itineraries
of the Occult: A
Comparative Study of
Shakespeare’s
The Tempest and
Kalidasa’s
Abhigyanshakuntalam.”
1,40,000
1,40,000
University
Grant
Commission,
Western
Regional
Office
Pune-411007
File No. 23-
528/12
Complet
-ed
The details of Major Research Project: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University:
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Sr.
No
Name of
the Faculty
Title of the Paper Journal Year ISSN
NO.
1.
Dr. Rucha
Brahmbhatt
“The Autobiography of an
Exile: Separation and Salvage
of a Solitary Female Spirit”.
Littcrit 2010
“Uttam Sahityane Sadiona
Simada Nadata Nathi”
ArasParas: Gujarat
Special Issue on 21st
Century
Nov.
1998
Translation in Gujarati of
‘Faces’: A Short Story by Julia
Lowry Russell.
Shabdasar Nov.
2004
2249-
2933
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Classical Diaspora Shabdasar 2249-
2933
Harold Pinter: The Nobel
Prize Winner Dramatist
Shabdasar 2005 2249-
2933
V.S. Naipaul : Sir Vidia Shabdasar 2001 2249-
2933
Nadine Gordimer Shabdasar 2014 2249-
2933
2 Dr. Kamal
Dave
Hopkins’s Perception of Poetry
Beauty of Inscape and Force
of Instress.
Aravalli no Tahuko
Volume: VI 2012
2277-
7598
‘A critique of Mahesh
Dattani’s ‘Final Solutions’ in the
light of Oriental theory of ‘Rasa’.
‘International Journal of
Social Science and
Linguistic’
Volume: III-IV
2013
2319-
2755
‘Man Booker Puraskar’-2014
Shabdasar
Volume:163 2014
2249-
2933
Multifarious Images of Women
Found in Pearl S.Buck’s ‘East
Wind’.
International Academy
Of Science,
Engineering and
Technoligy.Vol.-4
2015
2319-
3948
‘Subjugation of Women in
Chinese society during 20th C.
Reflected in Pearl S. Buck’s
selected novels’.
International Journal
of Applied Research.
Volume-I Issue-13
Part-K
2015
2394-
5869
‘Renunciation and Regeneration
As inherited values
emphasised in Shakespeare’s
‘The Tempest’ and Kalidasa’s
‘Abhigyanashauntalam’: A
Comparative Study’.
Research Scholar.
An International
Referred E-Journal of
Literary Exploration.
Vol.3 Issue III.
2015
2320-
6101
Exploring the itineraries of the
occult: A comparative Study of
Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’
and Kalidasa’s
‘Abhigyanashauntalam’
Research Review
International Journal of
Multidisciplinary.
Volume: I Issue-1
2016
2455-
3058.
3 Prof.
Vaibhav
Kothari
2006na Sahityana Nobel
Paritoshik Vijeta Sahityakar
Orhan Pamuk
Shabdasar Nov.
2006
2249-
2933
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Translation of Dr. Kishorsinh
Solanki’s poem ‘Andar’ into
English as ‘Within’
Shabdasar Aug
2007
2249-
2933
Gandhiji ane Harilal: Shodh-
Pratishodhni Yatra
Shabdasar Sep
2007
2249-
2933
Hidden Fires: Monologues
Manjula Padmanabhanni
Natyokti
Shabdasar Dec
2007
2249-
2933
Translation of Dr. Kishorsinh
Solanki’s poem ‘Deep’ into
English as ‘Lamp’
Shabdasar Jan
2008
2249-
2933
2008na Sahityana Nobel
Paritoshik Vijeta J. M. G. Le
Clezio
Shabdasar Nov
2008
2249-
2933
2012na Sahitya Matena Nobel
Prize Vijeta Mo Yan: Abhaavthi
Prabhav Sudhi
Shabdasar
Mar-
Apr
2013
Nobel Paritoshik Vijeta French
Sahityakar Patrick Modiano
Shabdasar Dec
2014
Breathless in Bombay:
Murzban Shroffni Shabda
Odyssey
Shabdasar
Mar-
Apr
2016
Translation of English poems
into Gujarati
Sanskriti ane Shashvati (Culture
and Eternity by Simon Ortiz)
Page 39-40
Sainikdharma (Nature of Soldier
by Hermes)
Vahi
Special Issue
March
2016
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): 01
Monographs : Nil
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Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the
Chapter
Name of the
Book Year
Vol./page/ISBN
NO.
1. Dr. Rucha
Brahmabhatt
Prose During the
Age of Narmad
Society and
Literature:
Narmad in
Critical
Discourse
2011 978-81-921045-
0-8
Narmad’s Concept
of Poetry and its
Influence on Poetry
Society and
Literature:
Narmad in
Critical
Discourse
2011 978-81-921045-
0-8
Ellen Glasgow:
Antarni Vyatha Shakti 2003
Hainka: An
Introduction
Hainka by Dr.
Kishorsinh
Solanki
2010
Expanding
Horizons of
Knowledge
Trans. Of Dr. Neera
Desai’s article
Shakti, Gurjar
Publication,
Ahmedabad
2003
2. Dr. Kamal
Dave
Environmental and
Ecological
consciousness in
the Poetry of G.M.
Hopkins.
Page No. 41-46
Critical
Perspectives 2012
978-81-89472-
95-5
‘A Reverberation of
Indianness in
R.K.Narayan’s
‘The Bachelor of Arts’.
‘Role of Major
Writers in
Indian English
Writings’
2012 :978-81-926211
-0-4
3. Prof. Vaibhav
Kothari
The Bluest Eye :
Saundaryabodh
dwara Atmaolakhni
Khoj
Narivaad :
Vibhavana
ane Vimarsh
2008
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Sikkani Biji Baju :
Jane Eyre and Wide
Sargasso Sea
Narivaad :
Vibhavana
ane Vimarsh
2008
4. Prof. Shweta
Panwar
Abha Dawesar’s
Babyji: A Study in
Female Promiscuity
Contemporary
Indian
Novelist
Ed. Syed
Mashkoor Ali
2007 81-89472-11-9
Details of books edited by the faculty:
Sr
no.
Name of the
faculty Subject
Name of the
book edited
Year of
publication
ISBN
No.
Name of the
publisher
1. Dr. Rucha
Brahmabhatt
English Education and
Values
2008 Gandhinagar
Charitable Trust
2. Dr. Rucha
Brahmabhatt
Deshavarna
Katharatno:
Children’s
Stories by
Aniruddha
Brahmabhatt
2007 978-93-
82869-
73-3
Parshwa
Publication,
Ahmedabad
3. Prof.
Vaibhav
Kothari
A Handbook for
UGC-NET
Co-editor
2011 978-81-
910797-
09-1
University
Granth Nirman
Board,
Ahmedabad
4. Prof.
Vaibhav
Kothari
Education and
Values
2008 Gandhinagar
Charitable Trust
Details of books published by the faculty
Sr.
No.
Name
of the
faculty
Subject Title of the book Name of the
publisher
Year of
publicati
on
ISBN No.
1. Dr.
Kamal
Dave
English 1.‘Poetry of G.M. Hopkins:
A Thematic Study’
ShreeNiwas
Publications
Jaipur-
302021
(India)
2012 978-93-5032
-022-8
2.“Exploring the
itineraries of the Occult:
A Comparative Study
of Shakespeare’s
Rajkamal
Computers &
Graphics,
Rajkot.
2016 978-81-
927629
-0-6
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The Tempest and
Kalidasa’s
Abhigyanshakuntalam.”
(Gujarat)
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…
Sr. No. Name of the Faculty Editorial Board Committee
01 Dr. Rucha Brahmabhatt
Shabdasar – A Gujarati
Literary Monthly Journal
ISSN 2249-2933
Board of Studies in
English
Gujarat University,
Ahmedabad
Member of the Editorial
Board of Gujarat State
Textbooks Publications
Board, Gandhinagar
Member of the Executive
Council, Gujarat
University English
Teachers’ Association
02 Prof. Vaibhav Kothari
Member of the Editorial
Board of Gujarat State
Textbooks Publications
Board, Gandhinagar
03. Dr. Kamal Dave
Member of Board of Extra
Mural Studies,
Hemchandracharya North
Gujarat University, Patan
2012
22. Student projects:
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
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23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
Dr. Rucha Brahmabhatt – Research Associate, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, MA, USA (2006-
2007)
Prof. Shweta Panwar – Gold Medal B. A. Gujarat University (2000)
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department:
Sr.
No.
Name of the
personality Year Event Designation
1. Dr. Riho Osaka December
2013
A Talk on
Education System
in Japan
Associate Professor,
Department of Area
Studies,
University of Tokyo,
Japan
2. Prof. Medha Dalal 31/12/2011
National Seminar
on Higher
Education : Issues
and Challanges
Research Associate,MLF
College of Education,
Arizona State
University, USA
3. Shri Amrit Gangar December
2013
International
Symposium on
Virtual Reality
Noted Film Curator
4. Prof. Prabhat Kumar
December
2013
International
Symposium on
Virtual Reality
Department of Chinese
Language and Literature
Central University of
Gujarat, Gandhinagar
5. Dr. J. S. Rajput 31/12/2011
National Seminar
on Higher
Education : Issues
and Challenges
Former Chairman,
NCERT
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State:
National:
b) International: Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. (%) of
students from
the same state
30. (%) of students
from other
States
31. (%) of students from
abroad
B.A. 98% 02% Nil
B.COM.. 100% --- Nil
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32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: Data Not Maintained
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years): Data Not Maintained
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 673
Journals:
CD/DVDs: 40
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Digital Education and Learning Lab
Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other
agencies
Programme
Financial Assistance No. of Students
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
B.A. 94 89 65 45
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) : NIL
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
Class Tests
Viva-Voce
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Dr. Rucha A. Bhrambhatt
Life Member & Former President of Gujarat Chapter (2007-2010): Women’s
International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) : Consultative NGO of UN,
Geneva.
Trustee: Sustainable Options through Arts, Crafts & Humanities (SOACH) Himmatlal
Park, Azad Society, Ahmedabad.
Served as a reviewer and language expert. Gujarat Text Board, Gandhinagar
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Prof. Vaibhav Kothari
Associated with Shri Adi Samaj Seva Trust
Served as a reviewer and language expert. Gujarat Text Board, Gandhinagar
Dr. Kamal J. Dave
Associated with the social activities carried out by Audichya Brahma Sanstha for the last
ten years.
Life member Asait Shitya Sabha, Gujarat.
Life member of Anarth Chitra Nirman Society, Mehsana.
Served as a member of Students’ welfare Board, Hem. North Gujarat University, Patan
in 2013.
Served as a subject expert at Hem.North Gujarat University, Patan from 2011 to 2014.
Served as a member of Inter University youth Festival Committee. Hem. North Gujarat
University, Patan in 2012.
38. SWOC analysis of the department:
1 Strength :
Well qualified teachers with Ph.D /M. Phil/ NET / GSET
Two teachers are Ph.D supervisors and have six research scholars
Working under them.
The teachers conduct classes at PG level also.
2 Weakness:
The students come from remote areas of Gujarat and have difficulty
in understanding the English language.
Lack of ICT awareness among students
Subject specific Seminars/Workshops/Lectures have not been
organized
3 Opportunities:
To start more value added courses.
To start P.G. centre
4. Challenges:
The students are more interested in preparing for the competitive examinations.
Addressing the issue of low class
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF GUJARATI
1. Name of the department – Gujarati
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.): B.A.(U.G.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved-Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme Semester
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC)
Core Elective
(CE)
B.A.
Semester I
CC-101 Sudama Charitra
CC-102 Jher to Pidha
Chhe Jani Jani
EC (I) 101 Sudama
Charitra
EC (I) 102 Jher to
Pidha Chhe Jani Jani
Semester II
CC-111 Kalapino
Kavyakalap
CC-112 Pruthivivallabh
EC (I) 111 Kalapino
Kavyakalap
EC (I) 112
Pruthivivallabh
Semester III
CC-201 Himalayano
Pravas
CC-202 Pannalal Patel
CC-203Madhyakalin
Gujarati Sahityano Itihaas
I
EC (I) 201 Himalayano
Pravas
EC (I) 202 Pannalal
Patel
Semester IV
CC-211 Ekanki sahitya
Swaroop
CC-212 Ram Narayan
Pathak
CC-213 Madhyakalin
Gujarati Sahityano Itihaas
II
EC (I) 211 Ekanki
sahitya Swaroop
EC (I) 212 Ram
Narayan Pathak
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Semester V
CC-301 Gujarati
Sahityano Arvachina
Itihas I
CC-302 Bhasha Vignan
Ane Gujarati Bhashano
Parichaya
CC-303 Sahitya
Vivechanna Siddhanto
CC-304 A Kadambarini
Maa
CC-305 A Narasinh
Mehtana Pado
-----
Semester VI
CC-311 Gujarati
Sahityano Arvachina
Itihas II
CC-312 Bhasha Vignan
Ane Gujarati Bhashano
Parichaya
CC-313 Sahitya
Vivechanna Siddhanto
CC-314 Aapna Khand
Kavyo
CC-315 Chekhovni
Shrestha Vartao
-----
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
Professors ----- -----
Associate Professors 02 02
Asst. Professors ----- -----
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Dr.Dipak
Pandya M.A.,Ph.D,NET
Associate
Professor
Gujarati
Vivechan 23 Years -----
Dr.Samir
Bhatt M.A.,Ph.D,NET
Associate
Professor
Gujarati
Vivechan 23 Years -----
11. List of visiting faculty:Name/Designation/Place/From…NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by
temporary faculty: Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016-2017 B.A. 414 02 207 : 01
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
3- Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Name Qualification Designation
Dr.Dipak Pandya M.A.,Ph.D,NET Associate Professor
Dr.Samir Bhatt M.A.,Ph.D.,NET Associate Professor
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received:
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Name of
the
faculty
and
Subject
Duratio
n year
From
To
Title of the
project
Total grant Sanction
no.
&
Name of
the funding
agency
Status –
Ongoing/
Complet
ed
Sanctioned Received
Dr.Dipa
k Pandya
‘Sundaram’s
Enunciation Of
Shri
Aurobindo’s
Vision Of Life
With Reference
to the Periodical
‘Dakshina’
₨
2,00,000/- NIL
23-
1282/14(W
RO) U.G.C
On going
The details of Major Research Project: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University:
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Sr.
No
Name of
the
Faculty
Title of the Paper Journal Year Vol./page/ISSN
NO.
1. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Shraddhasuman:Yog-
Bhaktina sanyogine,
(Page No. 14-15)
Shabdasar
2005 2249-2939
Shree Arvindnu
jeevandarshan ane
jeevansadhna,
(Page No. 47-48)
Shabdasar 2005
2249-2939
Nijbodhna Aanandanu
Parva
(Page No. 46-48)
Shabdasar 2007
2249-2939
Asmitaparva Vakdhara
Parichay, Shabdasar
2008
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(Page No. 63-64) 2249-2939
Sampadakiya Lekh-
Aravalli: Aranyani
Aadhyatmik Sampada
(Page No. 03-05)
Shabdasar 2005
2249-2939
‘Ravindranath ane
Dhumketuni Vartaoma
Manaviya Premnu
Nirupan’
Research Review
(International
Journal of Multi-
Disciplinary)
2016
2455-3085
2. Dr. Samir
Bhatt
Umashankarna Sonnet Gujarat Vidyapith
Journal 2016 0976-5794
Labhshankar Thakarni
Kavita Parab
2016 0250-9747
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No Name of the
Faculty Title of the Chapter
Name of
the Book Year ISBN NO.
1. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Aadhyatmik Saraswat
Page No. 510-511
Shabda ane
Shrut 2004
-----
Gujarati ma Nibandh
Page No. 163-192
Gujarati
Nibandh
Srushti 2005
-----
Sundaram:Tapogirina
Aanand-Yatri
Page No. 03-09
Sundaram
Shtabdi
Vandana 2009
-----
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Chahvani Vaatne Rokvani
Mathaman
Page No. 54-56
Aaswad
Prasad 2009
-----
Manav ki Saamajik
Utkranti
Evam Sankranti-Kaal
ke Sarjak:
Veer Narmad
Page No. 76-85
1857 ka
Swatantra
Sangram
2010
-----
‘Divya-Jeevan’ me
Shree Arvind ki
Aanand-Mimansa
Page No. 377-378
Aanand-
Mimansa
2016
978-93-
85271-51-9
Details of books edited by the faculty
Sr
no.
Name of the
faculty
Name of the
book edited
Year of
publication
ISBN
No. Name of the publisher
1. Dr. Dipak
Pndya
Asmitaparv
Vakdhara,
Part 01-10
2008 ----- Aadhyakavi
Narsinh Mehta
Sahityanidhi, Junagadh
Aravalli: Ek
Parikrama
2009 ----- Parshwa Publicatons,
Ahmedabad
Sundaram
Shatabdi Vandana
2009 ----- Divine Publications,
Ahmedabad
Details of books published by the faculty
Sr.
No.
Name of the
faculty
Title of the book Name of the
publisher
Year of
publication
ISBN No.
1. Dr. Dipak
Pandya
Sarjan Ane Vivechan
ni Vyavartakta
Damini
Publication,
Ahmedabad
2015 978-93-84324-91-9
Suresh Joshini
Sarjakta 978-93-84324-90-2
Kathaswad 978-93-84324-94-0
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Sundaramni Kavita 2016 978-93-84324-92-6
Ishavasyam Idam
Sarvam 978-93-84324-93-3
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…
Subject expert at Gujarat Subordinate services Selection Board, Gandhinagar (2009)
22. Student projects:
b) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
a. Received by Faculty (Dr. Dipak Pandya) -
i. Star Performer of the year 1989-1990 (Blue Star LTD., Gandhinagar)
ii. Kavi Dalpatram Dahyabhai Gujarati Sahitya Medal
iii. Shree Babubhai Jashbhai Patel Sixtieth Anniversary Memorial Medal
iv. Shreemati Rukhamani Mafatlal Nayak Medal
v. Naranpura Sarvajanik Trust Medal
vi. Late. Shree R.M. Trivedi Medal
vii. Prof. Ramanlal Joshi Medal
viii. Sanmanpatra: Matrubhasha Gaurav Saptah Ujavni Prasange
(Navrang Madhyamik Shala, Naranpura, Ahmedabad)
*Above all medals are awarded for passing and Securing Highest Number of marks in the subject of Gujarati Sahitya in M.A. in 1994 from
Gujarat University.
b) Received by Students:
Sr.
No.
Name of
Student
Was
awarded Achievement Course University Year
1. Vishal Parmar
Gold
Medal
Securing Highest
Number of marks in the
subject of Gujarati
Sahitya in Gujarat
University
B.A. Gujarat
2007
2. Abhishek Darji 2008
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department:
Sr.
No.
Name of the
personality Year Event Designation
1. Dr. Satish Vyas 2013
Birth Anniversary
celebration of
eminent Gujarati
poet Umashankar
Joshi
Ex- Professor
School of Languages,
Gujarat University
2. Shree Dalpat Chauhan 2014
First Show of
Gujarati Play
‘Rashva Suraj’
Famous Gujarati Dalit
Writer
3. Dr.Kishorsinh Solanki 2015
Birth Anniversary
celebration of
eminent Gujarati
poet Umashankar
Joshi
Samarpan Arts and
Commerce College,
Gandhinagar
4. Shree Umakant
Rajyaguru
Matrubhasha
Bachavo Abhiyan Retired School Principal
5. Prof. Nisarg Aahir 2016
Guest Speaker in
Expert Lecture
Sponsored by
Gujarati Sahitya
Parishad
Associate Prof. at K.K.
Shastri College,
Ahmedabad
6. Dr. Dhiru Parikh
2016 Matrubhasha Sajjta
Shibir
Ex Professor,
School of Languages,
Gujarat University
7. Dr. Praful Raval Retired School Principal
8. Dr. Parul Desai Director at K.La. Swadhya
Mandir Ahmedabad
9. Dr. Mansukh Salla Retired Professor
10. Dr. Chandrakant
Topiwala
Former Director at K.La.
Swadhya Mandir
Ahmedabad
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11. Dr. Arvind Bhandari Ex Professor,
School of Languages,
Gujarat University
12. Dr. Ramesh Dave
Retired Director at K.La.
Swadhya Mandir
Ahmedabad
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State: NIL
National: NIL
International: NIL
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. % of students
from the same
state
30. % of students
from other
States
31. % of students
from abroad
B.A. 100% ---- ----
32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: Data Not Maintained
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years): Data Not Maintained
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 686
Journals: 012
CD/DVDs: NIL
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies
Programme Financial Assistance No. of Students
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
B.A. 78 89 112 104
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
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Sr.
no.
Name of faculty
visited
Date
(dd/mm/yy)
From
(place) Topic
Beneficiary
(Students &
Professors)
1. Dr.Satish Vyas 10/02/’15 Ahmedabad Pratik,kalpan ane
purakalpan
250
2. Dr.Manilal H. Patel 10/02/’15 Vallabha
Vidyanagar
Anugandhiyuganee
Kavita
250
3. Dr.Kishore Vyas 10/02/’15 Kaalol Sheshanaa Kavyo 250
4. Dr.Manisha Dave 10/02/’15 Idar Pratyaayan ane
Sahitya
250
5.
Dr.Vaishalee
Dholakiya 10/02/’15 Ahmedabad
Chan.chi.Mahetanaa
Natako
250
6.
Dr.Nalinee Desai 10/02/’15 Ahmedabad
Chekhovanee
Shreshtha Vartao
250
7. Dr.Ajay Raval 10/02/’15 Ahmedabad Toonki Vartanu
Sahitya Swaroop
250
8. Dr.Ajaysinh
Chauhan 10/02/’15 Megharaj Kavyano Aaswad
250
9. Pra.Ashvin Aanadani 10/02/’15 Viramgam Chhand ane Alankar 250
10.
Dr. Dhiru Parikh
(Prof., Retired from
G.U.)
29/09/’16
Ahmedabad
Anuswar
110 & 005
11.
Dr. Praful Raval
(Retired School
Principal)
30/09/’16 Jodnina Niyamo
12.
Dr. Parul Desai
(Niyamak at K.La.
Swadhya Mandir
Ahmedabad)
03/10/’16 Ahmedabad Viram Chinho
110 & 005
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13. Dr. Mansukh Salla
(Retired Prof.) 04/10/’16 Shabd Ghadtar
14.
Dr. Chandrakant
Topiwala
(Retired Niyamak at
K.La. Swadhya
Mandir Ahmedabad)
06/10/’16 Chhand Ane
Alankar
15.
Dr. Arvind Bhandari
(Prof. Retired from
G.U.)
07/10/’16
Naam-Pad, Kriya-
Pad ane Vaakya
Rachna
16.
Dr. Ramesh Dave
(Retired Niyamak at
K.La. Swadhyay
Mandir Ahmedabad)
08/10/’16 Lekhan Kaushal
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
Class Tests
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Dr. Dipak Pandya
Co-editor : Asmitaparva, Part 01-10, Organized by Morari Bapu at Mahuva, Gujarat
(1998-2007)
Representative of Gujarat University Area Professors’ Association (2001-2002)
Reviewer : Textbooks of Gujarati Subject in Std. 1st to 5th at Text book board of Gujarat
(2005-2015)
Members of Publishing Committee of Cultural Forum, Gandhinagar (2007), Indian Lions
(2007-2009), BISAG(Gujarati) (2009), Sahitya parishad, Ahmedabad. Sahityasahbha,
Gandhinagar and Shree Aurobindo Centre, Gandhinagar.
Has served as a Subject expert at Gujarat Subordinate services Selection Board,
Gandhinagar (2009)
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Dr. Samir Bhatt
Has served as a subject coordinator in Gujarati Subject from 2010 to 2014.
Has served as a columnist in the newspaper ‘PHULCHHAB’ published from Rajkot from
2001 to 2008.
Selected as a member of working committee of ‘Gujarati Adhyapak Sangh’ (Gujarati
Teachers’ Association) in 2017.
38. SWOC analysis of the department:
1 Strength:
Well qualified faculty members
Focus on research and publication along with teaching
Sound collection of books and journals in the library
Organized noticeable seminars and workshops
2 Weakness:
Inadequate knowledge of English and Sanskrit among teachers
ICT based teaching is not upto the mark
3 Opportunities:
To start PG classes
4 Challenges:
Many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested
students will be a great challenge.
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT
1. Name of the department : Sanskrit
2. Year of Establishment : 1996
3. Name of Programmes / Courses offered (UG,PG, M.Phil.,Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.): B.A.(UG)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the department / units involved : Nil
5. Annul / semester / choice based credit system (Programme wise )
Program-
me Semester
Courses Offered
Core Compulsory (CC) Core Elective (CE)
Paper
No. Paper Name
Paper
No. Paper Name
B.A.
Semester :1 Compulso
ry Nitishatak
Compuls
ory Nitishatak
101 Bhagvad Geeta 101 Bhagvad Geeta
102 Sanskrit Drama 102 Sanskrit Drama
Semester :2
Compulso
ry
One Act Play of
Bhasa
Compuls
ory
One Act Play of
Bhasa
111 Bhagvad Geeta 111 Bhagvad Geeta
112 Raghuvansham 112 Raghuvansham
Semester :3
201 Shivamahimna
Stotra 201
Shivamahimna
Stotra
202 Kavyaprakash 202 Kavyaprakash
203 Rugveda (selected)
Semester :4
211 Ratanvali Natika 211 Ratnavali Natika
212 Kavyaprakash 212 Kayaprakash
213 Ishopanishad
Semester :5 301 Karakaprakarana
302 Samkhyakarika
303 Vedanta
304 Unseen
305 Sabhaparva
Semester :6
311 Sahityadarpan
312 Kadambari
313 Tarksamgraha
314 Vikramorvashiyam
315 Essay
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department : Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :
Nil
8. Details of courses / programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : Nil
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9. Number of teaching post :
Name of the post Sanctioned Filled
Professors ---- ---
Associate Professors 02 02
Asst. Professors 01 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation. specialization,
( DSc. /D.Litt./Ph.D. /M.Phil. etc.) :
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
year
Dr. Alpa J.
Patel Ph.D.
Associate
Professor Alamkarashashtra 22 --
Prof.
Thakorbhai
K. Nayak
M.A., NET Asst.
Professor Vedanta 10 --
Dr. Hemant
V.
Vaishnav
Ph.D. Associate
Professor
Vedanta &
Kautaliya
Arthashastra
25 --
11. List of visiting faculty : Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handed (programme wise) by
Temporary faculty : Nil
13. Student- Teacher Ratio (Program wise) :
Year Programme No. of
students
No. of
teachers
Student-
Teacher
Ration
2016-2017 B.A. 170 03 57:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and
filled : Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./ D.Litt./Ph.D. /M.Phil. / PG
Name Qualification Designation
Dr. Alpa J. Patel Ph.D. Associate Professor
Prof. Thakorbhai K. Nayak M.A., NET Assistant Professor
Dr. Hemant V. Vaishnav Ph.D. Associate Professor
16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding
agencies and grants received :
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Name of
the
faculty
and
subject
Duration
year
From…
to…
Title of the
Project
Total grant
Sanction
no. &
Name of
the
funding
agency
Status
Ongoing /
Completed
Sanction Received
Dr. Alpa J.
Patel
(Sanskrit)
2015 to
cont.
The Role of Swan
in the poem based
on the Nala
episode- A study
145000 Nil
23-
1225/14
(WRO)
20-02-
2015
UGC
Ongoing
17. Departmental project funded by DSE-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grant
received : Nil
18. Research Centre / facility recognized by the University : No
19. Publications :
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the Paper Journal Year Vol./page/ISSN
NO.
1. Dr. Alpa J.
Patel
Sanskrit Sahitya
man Ketlak Vilapo Soham 2014 ISSN 2350-0697
2. Dr. Hemant
V. Vaishnav
Prayogshil Kavi :
Harshadev
Madhav
Shabdasar 2016 ISSN 2249-2933
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus,
Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the
Chapter
Name of the Book Year Vol./page/ISBN
NO.
1.
Dr. Alpa J.
Patel
Shankracharya no
Maya Vichar
Sanskrit Sahityaman
Daivi Shakti 2009 ----
2. Matsyapuran man
Narmada
Sanskrit Sahityaman
Gujaratnu Pradan 2010
ISBN 978-93-
83173-20-4
3. Ramayan man
Paryavarana Sanskrit Sahityaman 2013 ISBN 978-93-
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Paryavaran 83173-18-1
4.
Dr. Hemant
V. Vaishnav
Ghatotkachnu
Dautya- Kautilaya
ni Najare
Mahabharata no
Sanskrit Sahitya
Upar Prabhava
2011
First / 77 /
ISBN 81-7997-
305-9
5. Indriya Jayah:
Arishadvarga thi
Shatsadhansampat
Sanskritman
Jivanopyogi Vichar
Varso
2010
First / 52 /
ISBN 978-93-
81062-65-4
6.
Mrigaya man
pratibimbit samaj
nu vastavvadi
chitra
Aadhunik
Aupanishadik
anubhootio
2015
First / 235/
ISBN 978-93-
5108-444-0
Details of books edited by the faculty
Sr
no.
Name of
the
faculty
Subject Name of the
book edited
Year of
publication
ISBN
No.
Name of the
publisher
1.
Dr.
Hemant
V.
Vaishnav
Sanskrit
Kautilay’s
Arthashastra
(Adhikaran-6 - 7)
2003 -----
Saraswati
Publication,
Ahmedabad
Sanskrit man
jivanopyogi
vicharvarso
2010
978-93-
81062-
65-4
Parsva
Publication,
Ahmedabad
Bharatiya Samaj
na Nirmanman
Sanskrit
Vangmayani
Bhumika
2014
978-93-
5108-
169-2
Parsva
Publication,
Ahmedabad
Details of books published by the faculty: NIL
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a. National committees : Nil
b. International Committees : Nil
c. Editorial Boards…
Dr. Hemant V. Vaishnav, has rendered service as an honorary member in Board of
study (Sanskrit) at Gujarat University from 2002 to 2005.
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22. Student projects:
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental
programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution
i.e.in Research
c) laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
Dr. Alpa J. Patel (Associate Professor)
1. Awarded National Merit Certificate in 1990
2. Felicitated by Ex. Chief Minister of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel for Women
Education.
3. Awarded by Kadava Patidar Privar Samaj
4. Awarded by Educational Foundation named Aanart Sanskrit Sanskruti Svadhyay
Sansthan, Mahesana.
Dr. Hemant V. Vaishnav ( Associate Professor)
1. Awarded a Medal by Shri Santram Mandir, Nadiad for Ph.D.
2. Awarded by Shri H.K.Arts College.
3. Awarded by Aarsh Gurukul Mahavidyalaya, Abu. (Rajasthan)
b)Received by students
Sr.
No.
Name of
Student
Was
awarded
Achievement Course University Year
1. Mahesh
Makvana Gold
Medal
Securing Highest
Number of marks in the
subject of Sanskrit in
Gujarat University
B.A. Gujarat 2008
2. Jayesh Vasava B.A. Gujarat 2010
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department:
Sr.
No.
Name of the
personality Year Event Designation
1. Dr. Manjula
Viradiya 2014
FDP on Minor
Research Project
in Humanities
Associate Professor
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2. Dr. Vijay B.
Pandya 2015
Sanskrit Sajjata
Karyakram
Ex. Professor, School of languages,
Gujarat University & Honorary
professor of L.D. Institute of
Indology, Ahmedabad
3. Swami Shri
Vivekanandji 2016 Guest lecture
Eminent Scholar of Arya Samaj,
Gandhinagar
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
a) State:
Organized a Seminar on Upanishada Sahitya in association with Sanskrit
Sahitya Academy,
Gandhinagar, 25 March 2008
Organized a Seminar on Sanskar Vimarsh in association with Arya Samaj,
Gandhinagar, 17-18 September, 2011.
b) National: Nil
c) International: Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28.Name of
the Course
29. (%)of
students
from the
same state
30. (%)of
students
from other
States
31. (%)of students from
abroad
B.A. 100% --- ----
31. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: Data Not Maintained
32. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years):Data Not Maintained
33. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 459
Journals: Nil
CD/DVDs: Nil
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
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34. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government
or other agencies
Programme Financial Assistance No. of Students
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
B.A. 30 38 21 37
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar):
Sr.
no.
Name of
faculty visited Date
From
(place) Topic Beneficiary
1. Dr. Vijay
Pandya 11/12/2006 Ahmedabad
Uttarramcharitam
of Bhavabhuti
Students &
Professors
2 Dr. Manjula
Viradia
26th June
2014 Ahmedabad
Minor Research
Project Guidance Professors
3. Dr. Vijay
Pandya 22 July, 2015 Ahmedabad
Relevance of
Sanskrit Literature
in Global Era
Student &
professors
4. Mr. Dhirendra 10/8/2015 to
20/8/2015 Gandhinagar
Sanskrit
Sambhashan Shibir Students
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Dr. Alpa J. Patel:
Associated with the social service of Patidar Samaj
Dr. Hemant Vishnav:
Has worked as a joint secretory of shree Vaishnav kelavni mandal since 2014.
Has served as a joint Secretary of the Housing Society entitled as Arjun Greens
Appartment. Naranpura, Ahmedabad since 2011.
Associated with Samarpan dhyan Yoga. Tripada centre, Ahmedabad.
38. SWOC analysis of the department
1. Strength of the department:
All the faculty members have good experience and dedicate and devoted to
students’ learning
Two faculty member are Ph.D. and one faculty member is pursuing Ph.D.
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All the faculty members have presented research papers in National/ International
seminars
We are free to carry out academic activities
‘Sanskrit Bharati’ supports us in imparting Spoken Sanskrit lessons to students.
2. Weakness:
Economical backward students are not regular in the classroom.
Computer literacy and English language skills need improvement among
teachers
3. Opportunities:
To start more value added courses.
To translate Sanskrit into other languages.
To learn Manuscriptology
To impart coaching for competitive exam.
4. Challenges:
Many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested
students becomes a great challenge.
Sanskrit is not used in daily conversation so most of parents and student are
no interested to learn Sanskrit.
Placement of students.
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. Name of the department – Economics
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.): B.A. (U.G.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme Semester
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC)
Core Elective
(CE)
B. A.
Semester I CC-101 Elementary Economics I
CC -102 Indian Economy I
EC (II)- 101
Indian Economy
I
Semester II CC-111 Elementary Economics II
CC-112 Indian Economy II
EC (II)- 111 Indian
Economy II
Semester III
CC-201 Micro Economics I
CC-202 Economy of Gujarat I
CC-203 Economic Systems
---------
Semester IV
CC-211 Micro Economics II
CC-212 Economy of Gujarat II
CC-213 Economics of Development
---------
Semester V
CC-301 Macro Economic Analysis
CC-302 International Economics
CC-303 Indian Economy III
CC-304 Agricultural Economics
CC-305 Economic Essays I
---------
Semester VI
CC-311 Public Economics
CC-312 Environmental Economics
CC-313 Indian Economy IV
CC-314 Industrial Economics
CC-315 Economic Essays II
---------
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6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
Professors ----- -----
Associate Professors 01 01
Asst. Professors 02 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Prof. Nitendra
Patel M.A.
Associate
Professor
Mathematical
Economics 24 Years
-----
Prof.
Jahidhusen
Chauhan
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Public
Finance 23 Years
-----
11. List of visiting faculty:
Name Qualification Place - From No. of Years of
Experience
Prof. Falguni Pandya M.A. Ahmedabad 2 years
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary
faculty:
Semester Course Code Lectures %
I CC – 101 92%
II CC - 111 94%
III CC - 202 89%
IV CC - 212 90%
V CC - 305 87%
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VI CC - 315 89%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016-2017 B. A. 407 03 135 : 1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Name Qualification Designation
Prof. Nitendra Patel M.A. Associate Professor
Prof. Jahidhusen Chauhan M.A. Assistant Professor
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received: Nil The details of Major Research Project: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Publications:
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No.
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the
Chapter
Title of the
Book Year Vol./Page/ISBN
1. Prof. N. N. Patel
Issues,
Prospects,
Challenges of
Micro-Finance
Empowering
Women
Through Micro-
Finance
2014
Page no. 278
ISBN
9789382037293
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and Micro-
Credit
2. Prof. J. G.
Chauhan
Role of Values
in Higher
Education
Value Based
Higher
Education
2014
Page no. 127
ISBN
9788192499130
Details of books edited by the faculty: NIL
Details of books published by the faculty: NIL
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…
22. Student projects:
Prof. J.G.Chauhan has guided 40 Post Graduate Students in P.G.Centre at Govt. Arts
College, Gandhinagar on the various topic like Marketing, Agricultural Products,
Environmental Economics, Preservation of Forest and Pollution.
c) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: 20%
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
a. Received by Faculty: Nil
b. Received by Students: Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State: NIL
National: NIL
International: NIL
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. (%) of
students
from the
same state
30. (%) of
students
from other
States
31. (%) of students from
abroad
B.A. 100% ---- ----
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32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: Data Not Maintained.
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last five years):Data Not Maintained
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 302
Journals: ---
CD/DVDs: ---
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies:
Programme Financial Assistance No. of Students
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
B.A. 59 55 62 71
B.COM. 89 141 131 151
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
Sr.
no. Name of faculty visited
Date
(dd/mm/yy)
From
(place) Topic
Beneficiary
(Students
&
Professors)
1. Shri Rashminbhai Patel
1996
onwards
One week
per year
Gandhinagar
Dist.
Cooperative
Society
Cooperative
Training Classes
50
Students
and faculty
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
Class Tests
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37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Prof. Niterndra N.Patel
Associated with social and religious services of ‘Sarvajiv hitavah shri swaminarayan
Gurukul’ Kanbha
Associated with an autonomous college St.Xaviers college, Ahmedabad.
Served as a subject expert in P.G. Course at Bhavanagar University.
Officiated as a judge by Gujarat Vidhyapith, Ahmedabad for various competition in
Economics
Prof. Jahidhusen G.Chauhan
Has served as a trustee of ‘Kasba Education Trust’,Modasa
Has served as a member of working committee of trust of the minority ‘Makhdup
Education Trust’
Has served as a Coopt member of ‘Muslim Education Trust’ Modasa.
Has been honoured by ‘Muslim Education and welfare Trust’, Gandhinagar for delivering
an inspiring and informative lecture on ‘Importance of Education’
38. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
1 Strength :
Department / Institute is located in the capital city of Gujarat.
Good Interaction with management which gives exposure to students and
teachers.
Committed professors
2 Weakness:
Lack of Publications
Inadequate Knowledge of Computer Skills
Insufficient resources of subject based journals in the library
3 Opportunities:
Skill Development Courses can be introduced under CBCS at UG B.Com.
To start more value added courses.
4. Challenges:
Retaining talented faculty for the vacant posts.
Teaching becomes weaker and poor due to over strength of students in classrooms.
So many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested
students becomes a great challenge.
Personality Development and Communication Skills Programs for students from
weaker socio economic backgrounds.
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
1. Name of the department – Sociology
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.); B.A. (U.G.) Only.
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme
Semester
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC) Core Elective (CE)
B.A.
Semester I --
EC (I)101 Introduction to Sociology
EC (I) 102 Structure of Indian Society
EC (II) 101 Indian Society
Semester II --
EC (I)111 General Sociology
EC(II)112 Family in Indian Society
EC(II) 111 Population and Society
Semester III --
EC (I)201 Current Social Problems in
India
EC (I)202 Tribals in India
Semester IV --
EC (I) 211 Family Sociology
EC (I) 212 Sociological Thinkers
Comte and Max Weber
Semester V -- --
Semester VI -- --
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
Professors -- --
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Associate Professors 01 01
Asst. Professors 01 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Chhaya L.
Chavda B.A / M.A
Associate
Professor
Women
Empowerment 23 Nil
Ramila J.
Patel
M.A / M.Phil
/Ph.D
Pursuing
Assistant
Professor Rural Area 23 Nil
11. List of visiting faculty: Name / Designation/Place/From… Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by
temporary faculty Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016 -17 B.A. 384 2 192 : 01
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
- Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Name Qualification Designation
Chhaya L. Chavda M.A. Associate Professor
Ramila J. Patel M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D Pursuing Part-time Professor
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received: Nil
The details of Major Research Project: Nil
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17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty Title of the Paper Journal Year
Vol./page/ISSN
NO.
1. Chhaya L.
Chavda
-- -- -- --
2.
Ramila J.
Patel
1.Sahitya-
Loksahitya ma
Samaj Darshan
Shabdasar 2014
2249-2933
2.Mobile and
Students of Higher
Education
HESMA
Journal 2015 2319-5959
3.Samuh
Pratyayanna
Madhamo
Shabdasar
2015
2249-2933
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the
Chapter
Name of the
Book
Year Vol./page/ISBN
NO.
1. Chhaya L.
Chavda
-- -- -- --
2. Ramila J.
Patel (Co-
author with
Dr.
Jayeshkumar
N. Barot)
Dr. Manoj R.
Patel
1.Asamtulit Jati Praman
Ane Teni
Samasyao
2.Role of the
Government and
NGO in making Change
in
Rural Socity of India
3.Panchayati Raj Our E-
Gram
-Asamtulit Jati
Praman Ane Teni
Samasyao
- Change in Rural
Society of India
- Panchayati Raj
me Sarpancha ki
Bhumika (Hindi
book)
2007
2010
2012
Page No.69
978-81-904075-
5-7
978-81-921655-
85
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Details of books edited by the faculty: NIL
Details of books published by the faculty: NIL
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…
22. Student projects:
d) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil for faculty, Data Not
maintained of student
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department:
Sr. Name of the personality Year Event Designation
1. Dr. Vidhyut Joshi
Invited by gujarti department,
Visited sociology students
Seminar Former VC of Bhavnagar
University and
sociologist.
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State: --
National: --
e) International: --
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. % of students
from the same
state
30. % of students
from other
States
31. % of students
from abroad
B.A. 100% Nil Nil
32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
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NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. - DATA NOT MAINTAINED
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years): - DATA NOT MAINTAINED
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 136
Journals: ---
CD/DVDs: --
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies:
The students are included in Core Compulsory Subjects Such as Economics and Gujarati
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
Sr Name of faculty
visited
Date From
(place)
Topic Beneficiary
1. Dr. Nita Shekhat
Gynecologist 2008 Gandhinagae
Lecture on “Stri
ane Aarogya”
Students &
Professors
2
Dr. Ramzan Surani
Physician and Mind
Power Trainer
Ahmedabad Personality
Development
Students &
Professors
3
Prof. Jagdish
Vadhvana
Professor
Ahmedabad AIDS awareness Students &
Professors
4 Dr.Deb Raranjan Hota 03/02/2017
Law
College,
Samarpan
Gandhinagar
Guest Lecture on
“The changing
dimensions of
Sociology and
career
opportunity for
the Young.”
Students
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
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Class Tests
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
38. SWOT analysis of the department:
1 Strength of the department:
Well qualified faculty members
Good result of the students over the years 2 Weakness:
Lack of publications
Inadequate knowledge of ICT
Lack of the vision of maintaining of Data
3 Opportunities:
To start more value added courses.
4. Challenges:
Many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested students
becomes a great challenge.
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
1. Name of the department – Psychology
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.); B.A. (U.G.) Only.
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved - Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Programme
Semester
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC) Core Elective (CE)
B.A.
Semester I --
EC (I)101 Basic Psychological Processes I
EC (I) 102 Psychology and Effective
Behaviour I
Semester II --
EC (I)111 Basic Psychological Processes
II
EC(II)112 Psychology and Effective
Behaviour II
Semester
III --
EC (I)201 Child Development I
EC (I)202 Psychopathology I
Semester
IV --
EC (I) 211 Child Development II
EC (I) 212 Psychopathology II
Semester V -- --
Semester
VI -- --
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
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9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
Professors -- --
Associate Professors --- ---
Asst. Professors 01 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specializ
ation
No. of
Years of
Experienc
e
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 5 years
Surendrasinh M.
Vaghela M.A
Assistant
Professor
Student’s
Psycholo
gy
20 Nil
11. List of visiting faculty: Name / Designation/Place/From… Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by
temporary faculty Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016-2017 B. A. 313 01 313 : 1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
- Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Name Qualification Designation
Surendrasinh M. Vaghela M.A Assistant Professor
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received:NIL
The details of Major Research Project: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
SSR: Samarpan Arts and Commerce College, Sector-28, Gandhinagar 195
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students : Nil
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books:
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty
Title of the
Chapter
Name of the
Book
Year Vol./page/ISBN
NO.
1. Prof.
Surendrasinh
M. Vaghela
Role of Values in
Higher Education
Value Based
Higher
Education
2014 Page no. 127
ISBN
9788192499130
Details of books edited by the faculty: NIL
Details of books published by the faculty: NIL
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…
22. Student projects:
f) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil for faculty, Data Not
maintained of student
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: NIL
SSR: Samarpan Arts and Commerce College, Sector-28, Gandhinagar 196
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State: --
National: --
g) International: --
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. % of students
from the same
state
30. % of students
from other
States
31. % of students from
abroad
B.A. 100% Nil Nil
32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. - DATA NOT MAINTAINED
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years): - DATA NOT MAINTAINED
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 113
Journals: ----
CD/DVDs: --
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies:
The students are included in Core Compulsory Subjects Such as Economics and Gujarati
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) : NIL
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
Class Tests
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: NIL
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38. SWOT analysis of the department and Future plans
1 Strength of the department:
Qualified teaching faculty
Good examination results 2 Weakness:
The subject is not offered as main subject.
Lack of publication of books and articles
3 Opportunities:
To start more value added courses.
4. Challenges:
Many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested students
becomes a great challenge.
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SAMARPAN ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, GANDHINAGAR.
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1. Name of the department – Commerce
2. Year of Establishment: 1996
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D., etc.): B. Com.(U.G.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- Economics/English
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
Progra
mme
Semeste
r
Course Offered
Core Compulsory
(CC)
Core Elective
(CE)
B.COM
.
Semester I
CC-101FundamentalsofBusiness
Economics
CC -102 Human Resource
Management
CC- 103 Accountancy – 1
CC- 104 Communication in
Business
CC- 105 General English
CE-101-A Financial
Accounting I
CE-101-I Secretarial
Practice
S.S. – Sports and Practice
F. C.-
Semester
II
CC-106 Fundamentals of Business
Economics II
CC-107 Fundamentals of
Marketing Management
CC-108 Accountancy II
CC-109 Business Correspondence
CC-110 General English
CE-102-A Financial Accounting
II
CE-102- Secretarial Practice II
S.S.- Leadership Development
FC- Environmental Studies
Semester
III
CC-201 Economics of Govt.
Finance
CC-202 Indian Financial System
CC-203 Taxation - 1
CC-204 Commercial
Communication
CC-205 Fundamental Statistics I
CE- 201 A Cost Accounting
CE -202 A Corporate
Accounting
SS- Company Secretary-
Duties and Functions
FC- Disaster Management
Semester
IV
CC-201 Economics of Growth and
Development
CC-202 Production Management
CC-203 Taxation II
CC-204 Organizational
Communication
CC-205 Fundamental Statistics II
CE-203 A Cost Accounting II
CE-204 A Auditing I
SS – Presentation Skills
FC – Pollution Control and its
Impacts
Semester
V
CC-301 Economics of
International Trade
CC-302 Marketing Management in
Practice
CC-303 Business Laws- 1
CE –301 A Cost Financial
Accounting
CE – 302 A Management
Accounting I
SS- Bharatiya Samajik Sansthao
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CC-304 Corporate
Communication
CC-305 Fundamental Statistics III
FC- Bharatiya Bandharan
Semester
VI
CC-306 Indian Business and
Economic Environment
CC-307 Fundamentals of Financial
Management
CC-308 Business Laws II
CC-309 Media and Public
Relations Communication
CC-310 Fundamental Statistics IV
CC-303 A Management
Accounting II
CC-304 A Auditing II
SS- Business History
FC- International Trade
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
Professors ----- -----
Associate Professors 01 01
Asst. Professors 01 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. /
M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization
No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 5 years
Dr. Lalita
Solanki
M.Com,
Ph.D.
Associate
Professor Marketing 18 Years -----
Dr.Manisha
Rabari M.Com, Ph.D
Assistant
Professor Accounting 01 Year -----
11. List of visiting faculty:
Name Qualification Place - From No. of Years of
Experience
Mr. Mukesh
Bavaliya
M.Com. UGC-
NET
Ahmedabad 08 Years
Ms. Samim Ghanchi M.Com. Kalol, (Dist. Gandhinagar). 06 Months
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12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty:
Semester Cores Code Lectures %
I CC 104 Communication in Business 90 %
SS 90 %
II CC 109 Business Correspondence 95 %
FC 92 %
III CC 106 Fundamentals of Business Economics 33 %
IV FC 94 %
V CC 303 Business Laws-I 92 %
CC 304 Corporate Communication 93 %
SS 94 %
VI CC 308 Business Laws-II 95 %
CC 309 Media in Public Relation Communication 94 %
SS 92 %
FC 90 %
12. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Year Programme No. of students No. of teachers Student-
Teacher Ratio
2016-2017 B.COM. 513 03 171 : 01
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled
Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.
Name Qualification Designation
Dr. Lalita Solanki M.Com., Ph.D. Associate Professor
Dr. Manisha Rabari M.Com, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Prof. Mukesh Bavalia M.Com, NET Visiting Faculty
Prof. Shamim Ghanchi M.Com Visiting Faculty
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies
and grants received:
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The details of Major Research Project: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international)
by faculty and students
Sr.
No
Name of the
Faculty Title of the Paper Journal Year
ISSN
NO.
1. Dr. Lalita Solanki
Higher Education
: Global Issues
and Challenges
(51 to 55)
Yojana Dec. 2013
ISSN-
0971-
8397
Role of
Microfinance and
Micro Credit for
self employment
in Mumbai (66 to
68)
Commerce Window
(An international
peer reviewed bi-
annual Journal )
July-
Dec.2014
ISSN-
2348-
6996
Consumer and
Consumer Rights :
An Assessment
TTMA Tracts (21) July-Dec.
ISSN-
2394-
2908
Assessment of
General
Awareness of
Consumers and
Purchasing
TTMA Tracts (22) July-Dec.
ISSN-
2394-
2908
2 Dr. Manisha
Rabari
A Comparative
Study of
Economic
Development of
Sidhpur and
Unjha APMC
Journal of Research
(by Santi Prakashan) March-2014
ISSN-
2278-
4381
A Study of
Financial
Performance of
Wipro
Technologies Ltd.
Journal of Research
(by Santi Prakashan) Jun-2014
ISSN-
2278-
4381
A Study of
Financial
Performance of
Selected
Agricultural
SOHAM (An
international multi
disciplinary peer
Jan-
2015
ISSN-
2350-
0697
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Market
Committee in
North Gujarat
reviewed research
journal)
Human Resources
Practices
EDUSPARK (A
peer reviewed
research journal for
Education and
Humanities in multi
languages)
Feb.
2015
ISSN-
2348-
912-
X
A Study of
Income Expenses
and Saving
Selected
Agricultural
Product Market
Committee in
North Gujarat.
SOHAM (An
international multi
disciplinary peer
reviewed research
journal)
March
2015
ISSN-
2350-
0697
3 Mr. Mukesh
Bavaliya
Videshi
vinimayadar ma
tafavat ne karane
padti asro
HESMA Jan-2014 2319-
5959
Vibhagiya
Ahevalpreshan no
vishleshnatmak
Educational Bridge
(International
Journal of Multi
Disciplinary)
Jan.
Feb.2014
2348-
1692
Judi-Judi Chatvala
Antarrastriya
Hisabi Dhorno
mate Sangharsho
ane padkaro
KING OF
EDUCATION
WORLD
Nov.
Dec.
2013
2278-
9189
Segment
Reporting
KING OF
EDUCATION
WORLD
Sep. Oct.
2013
2278-
9189
Bharat ma
Vanjiyalakshi
Shikshan
Yojana Sep. 2013 0971-
8397
Intellectual
Property &
Service Tax
KING OF
EDUCATION
WORLD
July-Aug.
2013
2278-
9189
Covergence of
IFRSs : Issues &
Challenges
KING OF
EDUCATION
July. Aug.
2013
2278-
9189
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WORLD
Practice of
Disclosure in
Forex Transation
in Revised
schedule
KING OF
EDUCATION
WORLD
May- June-
2013
2278-
9189
Managing for
Tommorrow-
Emerging Trends,
Issues and
Challenges
KING OF
EDUCATION
WORLD
Nov. Dec.
2012
2278-
9189
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil
Monographs :Nil
Chapter in Books: NIL
Details of books published by the faculty
Sr
no.
Name of
the faculty Title of the book
Year of
publication ISBN No. Name of the publisher
1. Dr. Manisha
Rabari
Krushi Marketing
Ane Market Yardno
Parichay
Dec. 2014 9789385065521
RET International
Academic
Publishing,
Mehsana
2.
Dr. Manisha
Rabari
Uttar Gujaratni
Khetivadi
Utappana ane
Temni Nanakiya
Kamgiri
Feb. 2015 9789385065538
RET International
Academic
Publishing,
Mehsana
3. Dr. Manisha
Rabari
Krushi Marketing
Sanshodhan
Parichay
March
2015 9789385065620
RET International
Academic
Publishing,
Mehsana
4. Dr. Manisha
Rabari
Business Marketing
Skills Feb. 2015 9789384570316 Green Flag Publishers
5. Dr. Manisha
Rabari
Cost and
Management
Accounting
Nov 2014 9789380207773 Sunrise Publishers and
Distributors, Jaipur
SNIP: Nil
SJR: Nil
Impact factor: Nil
h-index: Nil
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20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards :
NIL
22. Student projects:
UG B.Com. Sem-II 2012 Environment Studies (Punitvan Gandhinagar) by Dr. Lalita
Solanki
h) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental
programme: 80 %
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in
Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
a. Received by Faculty: Nil
b) Received by Students: Nil
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
State: NIL
National: NIL
International: NIL
26. Student profile programme/course wise: N.A.
27. Diversity of Students
28. Name of the
Course
29. (%)of students
from the same
state
30. (%)of
students from
other States
31. (%) of students from
abroad
B.COM.. 100% ---- ----
32. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: Data Not Maintained
33. Student progression: (Collective Data of last six years): Data Not Maintained
34. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library:
Books: 663
Journals: ---
CD/DVDs:---
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: Nil
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Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies :
Programme Financial Assistance No. of Students
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
B.COM. 89 141 131 151
35. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar)
Sr.no. Name of faculty
visited
Date
(dd/mm/yy)
From
(place) Topic
Beneficiary
(Students &
Professors)
1. Dr. Birud Sindhav 31/07/13
Ohama
University,
Oklohama,
USA
Marketing
Strategy of
China
Students of
Commerce
and faculty
36. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:
Lecture Method
Teaching through Power Point Presentations
Classroom Seminars
Video recorded lectures of SANDHAN
Assignments
Group Discussion
Class Tests
37. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
38. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
1 Strength :
Well qualified teachers with Ph.d/ NET
Department / Institute is located in the capital city of Gujarat.
Good Interaction with management with gives exposure to students and teachers.
2 Weakness:
Uncertainty in academic planning due to lack of permanent visiting faculty.
Department doesn’t have sufficient permanent faculty as a result of which many
papers are being taught by visiting faculty.
Lack of the vision of the maintenance of Data
3 Opportunities:
Skill Development Courses can be introduced under CBCS at UG B.Com.
To start more value added courses.
To start P.G.Centre
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Organizing Conferences at National / International Level.
Organizing Workshops Skills enhancement in collaboration with industries.
4. Challenges:
Retaining talented faculty for the vacant posts.
Teaching becomes weaker and poor due to over strength of students in classrooms.
So many of the students are not serious about studies. So teaching uninterested
students becomes a great challenge.
Personality Development and Communication Skills Programs for students from
weaker
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ANNEXURES
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Profile of Teaching Staff
Annexure-6
Sr
.
N
o.
Name Qualification Subject Designati
on
Gend
er
Date of
Appointm
ent in the
Present
Institution
Catego
ry
Teachin
g
Experie
nce
1
Dr. Rucha
A.
Bhrahmbh
att
M.A.,M.Phil.P
h.D. English
I/C
Principal F 01/08/1996
Gener
al 21 years
2
Prof.
Nitendra
N. Patel
M.A. Economic
s
Associate
Professor M 01/08/1996 OPEN 21 years
3 Dr. Dipak
M.Pandya M.A.,.Ph.D. Gujarati
Associate
Professor M 1/08/2004 OPEN 23 years
4
Prof.
Chhaya
L.Chavad
a
M.A. Sociology Associate
Professor F 24/03/2006 OBC 23 years
5 Dr. Alpa
J. Patel M.A.,.Ph.D Sanskrit
Associate
Professor F 30/09/2006 OPEN 23 years
6 Dr. Lalita
M.Solanki
M.COM,
Ph.D
Commerc
e
Associate
Professor F 19/02/2008 SC 19 years
7
Prof.
Jahidhuse
n
G.Chauha
n
M.A. Economic
s
Associate
Professor M 08/07/2009 OBC 23 years
8
Prof.
Vaibhav
R.Kothari
M.A.,M.Phil English Associate
Professor M 05/04/2007 OPEN 10 years
9
Prof.
Thakorbh
ai
K.Nayak
M.A. Sanskrit Assistant
Professor M 09/04/2007 ST 10 years
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10
Prof.
Shweta
Panwar
M.A. English Assistant
Professor F 09/04/2007 OPEN 10 years
11
Dr.
Sameer
Bhatt
M.A., Ph.D Gujarati Associate
Professor M 26/08/2014 OPEN 24 years
12
Dr.
Hemant
Vaishnav
M.A., Ph.D Sanskrit Associate
Professor M 28/08/2014 OPEN 25 years
13 Dr. Kamal
J. Dave M.A.,Ph.D English
Associate
Professor M 28/08/2014 OPEN 22 Years
14
Prof.
Surendras
inh
Vaghela
M.A. Psycholog
y
Part-Time
Lecturer M 01/08/1996 OPEN 22 years
15
Prof.
Ramilabe
n Patel
M.A., M.Phil Sociology Part-Time
Lecturer F 01/08/1996 OPEN 22 years
16
Dr.
Manisha
Rabari
M.COM.
M.Phil. Ph.D
Commerc
e
Assistant
Professor F 27/01/2016 OBC
1 year
six
months
List of Visiting/Temporary Faculty
N
o Name
Qualifi
cation
Gend
er
Date of
Appointm
ent in the
Present
Institution
Catego
ry Subject/Depa
rtment
Teaching
Experience
1 Mahendra
Modiya M.P.Ed. M
August-
2010 ST Sports 6 years
2
Prof.
Surendrasinh
Vaghela
M.A. M 01/08/1196 OPEN Psychology 21years
3 Falguni
Pandya
M.A.,
M.Phil F 2014 OPEN Economics 2 years
4 Mukesh
Bavaliya
M.CO
M. M 2010 SC Commerce 5 years
5 Samim
Ghanchi
M.CO
M. F 2016 OBC Commerce 1 years
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Profile of Administrative Staff
Temporary Non-Teaching Staff
N
o Name
Qualificati
on
Gende
r
Date of
Appointme
nt in the
Present
Institution
Categor
y Designati
on
Experien
ce
1 Divyesh
Purani B.COM M 01/08/1996
OPEN O.S. 21 years
2 Bhagavansi
nh Vaghela B.A. M 01/08/1996
OPEN Jr. Clerk 21 years
3 Dilipsinh
Bhati 10th M 01/08/1996
OPEN Peon 21years
4 Jasubhai
Vaghela 10th M 01/08/1996
SC Sweeper 21years
No Name Qualification Gender
Date of
Appointment
in the
Present
Institution
Category Designation
1 Natavarsinh
Bhati M.A. M 01/08/1996 OPEN Clerk
2 Arvind
Vaghela 9th M 01/08/1996 OPEN Peon
3 Sandeep
Barot M.Lib. M
November-
2015 OBC Librarian
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