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Annual Quality Assurance Report AQAR 2014-15

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M L A FIRST GRADE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN14th Cross, M L A Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560003

NAAC Re-Accredited “A” GradeWebsite: www.mlafgcw.org

Email: [email protected]: 080-23469202

NAAC Track ID : 10007

TO

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCILAn Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission

P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.mlafgcw.org/

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SL.NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.1 Vision and Mission 3

2 About IQAC 4-9

3 PART A- Details of the Institution 10-18

4 Criteria- I 19-20

5 Criteria- II 21-23

6 Criteria- III 24-28

7 Criteria- IV 29-30

8 Criteria- V 31-35

9 Criteria- VI 36-44

10 Criteria- VII 45-47

11 IQAC Criteria Wise Plans for 2015-16 48-52

12 Annexure I- Part A - Action Taken Report for the year 2014-15 53-63

Annexure I Part B - IQAC Action Taken Report for the year 2014-15 64-66

13 Annexure II- Stakeholder feedback analysis 67-68

14 Annexure III- Infrastructure Facilities 69-72

15 Annexure IV- Best Practices of the Institution 73

MLA FIRST GRADE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

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Vision

“A world class institute that strives towards transforming organizational and individual

potentialities into cherished realities through excellence in education”

Mission

“Excellence in education and empowerment of women through the development of students in

four dimensions: knowledge, skills, social and moral values enabling them to become

competent, dynamic, self reliant and responsible individuals of the society”.

Core Values of the Institution

The institution believes in empowerment of women students through their holistic development. The core values of the college are:

Inculcating Strong Ethical Standards among students through Value Based Education

Equip students with skills sets for employability and face the challenges of life.

Help women students from disadvantaged groups to excel in all spheres.

Empower students to use technology for effective learning.

Focus on holistic development of students through co-curricular and extracurricular

activities in addition to academics

Make students as contributing citizens for the well being of society and the nation

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INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) 2014-2015

Introduction

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was established as a cell for sustaining and improving the quality of the institution. The IQAC is a part of the institution’s system and works towards quality enhancement and sustenance to improve the overall performance of the institution. The IQAC channelizes all policies, activities and measures of the institution in promoting holistic development of students.

The IQAC acts as a facilitating cell for all the quality enhancement initiatives taken at the college which are internalized and institutionalised for effective implementation of the plans and strategies. Any issues or problems faced are sorted out or resolved with the help of Quality Circles, which is the initiative of the IQAC.

There are Quality Circles for Administration, Library service, Academics and Sports Department. This is done effectively with the cooperation of the principal, faculty, admin staff and others who are active participants in the decision making and execution process.

The IQAC meets frequently to monitor the progress of the institution - to record and review the performance of students, teachers and the college as a whole in all academic, co-curricular and extra – curricular activities through which the quality sustenance and enhancement is ensured in alignment with the vision of the institution.

The objectives of IQAC are

To bring in systems for effective functioning of the institution and quality enhancement in academics and other activities of the institution.

Quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture by involving students and all the other stakeholders

Adoption and implementation of best practices chosen from internal and external sources for quality improvement.

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Strategies adopted by IQACIQAC has evolved mechanisms and procedures for

a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks: The IQAC of the college works towards academic excellence and administrative efficiency and lays down the systems and procedures to achieve the same.

b) To ensure quality in the learning process of the students, various value added and certificate programs are organised to enhance the skill sets of the students for better employability

c) Research is encouraged with active participation of the all the faculty in conferences and seminars organised at various levels.

d) The certificate and value added programs are open to students from all sections of society at affordable cost

d) ICT enabled teaching and other modern methods of teaching and learning like PPTs, Tube Talk Online, role play, case study analysis, Brain storming, GD, Team presentations are integrated into the teaching and learning process to get the students prepared for implementation of such technology in the future.

e) The evaluation procedures are confirmatory in nature in that, the institution follows the pattern followed by Bangalore University in the conduct of the semester exams.

f) The college obtained grants from UGC for investment in infrastructure and other support systems , which are effectively allocated and utilised for providing student centric services.

g) The faculty members with more than 25 years of teaching and research experience and with strong domain knowledge and expertise, are invited or called upon by the University and Institutions in Karnataka for knowledge sharing, guidance, syllabus restructuring, paper setting and also to be on the Board of Studies, Board of Examiners, Faculty of Commerce etc.

Functions The IQAC of the college functions with the main aim of enhancing institutional quality. The areas where its role is prominent are:

a) Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution:

Area Benchmark ActivityAcademic Planning

Teaching plans before the commencement of classes

Teaching plans are submitted to the HOD Work diaries are maintained on a daily basis ,

checked and signed by HOD Teaching Plans revised based on previous years

self appraisal report. Organising certificate, skill development and

value added programs for curricular supportAcademic performance

III B.Com 90%II B.Com – 85%

Extra coaching and Remedial classes for slow learners

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I B.Com -75% Free distribution of subject books for students who are economically disadvantaged Progressive and ICT enabled teaching methods

like PPTs, Tube Talk Online, Role Play, Case Study Analysis, Brain storming, GD, Team presentations etc.

Intensive Orientation and Guidance for I semester to reduce failure rate

Excellence in academics

At least One rank every year

Guidance for advanced learners Reference books in each subject Constant motivation for students to improve pass percentage

Evaluation Conduct of test as per the calendar Declaration of marks 15 days from the date of the test.

Incorporate the dates for class tests in the beginning of the year Conduct tests as per schedules Evaluation of test papers and announcement of marks Recording of marks on soft and hard copies

Administrative functions

Timely provision of Admission serviceTimely approval of Admissions through Online mode from Bangalore University

Website updated regularly Timely issue of prospectus, application Timely announcement of selected students list Timely provision of syllabus books and other information Timely information about scholarships availability Timely provision of information to various government departments and university

Timely information regarding Exams(class exams and university)

Timely announcement regarding exam time table Timely issue of hall tickets Timely submission of internal assessment marks to the university Online examination fees payment Issue of Provisional Degree Certificate on time Timely intimation of results after declaration and revaluation dates Timely circulars on the same

Accounts To maintain Accounts for an Clean Audit Report

Daily updating of Day book to cash book /Cash book to ledger /Monthly updating of ledger to receipt and payment

Bank reconciliation Preparation of Annual Final Accounts -audited Maintenance of College A/C, Grant A/C,

Scholarship Account/ UGC A/C, NSS A/C General Administration

Timely renewal of affiliationTimely display of time table

Timely display of time table on notice board and website

Daily check on housekeeping and maintenance Students assistance as per their needs Preparation of salary bills in time

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Timely submission of salary bills, arrears and other grants to the concerned departmentsPeriodical stock checking once a yearPrompt correspondence

Issue of various certificates to the students and staff.

Verification of students’ credentials with the employers

Listing of stock balances for stock taking Correspondence with management, external

bodies, university and department of collegiate education etc.

b) Learner Centric Environment: The environment for learning in the college is learner-centric and conducive to quality teaching and learning process and technology is being used where ever, necessary. The IQAC ensures that the required infrastructure is provided for the same, based on needs and student feedback.

c) Feedback mechanism: There is an effective system in place to obtain feedback from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes and overall functioning of the institution.

d) Parameters for Quality sustenance: Various parameters are set to ensure quality and the information on the same are disseminated to the various departmental heads and faculty in charge of various portfolios.

e) Quality circles are an active part of the quality initiatives of the college. The IQAC has initiated Quality circles for the Admin Department, Library, Academics and Physical Education Department.

f) Seminars and Conferences: The college organises Inter-Institutional, State Level, National and International level conferences, seminars and workshops on a regular basis, on various topics covering Commerce, Physical Education and Socially relevant issues, syllabus revision, Higher Education, Microfinance, Accounting and Finance, Team Building, Employability skills training programs.

g) Documentation: The IQAC follows a systematic pattern of documenting all the activities and programs conducted periodically.

h) Best Practices: The IQAC is instrumental in following some of the Best Practices which could be taken as bench marks by other colleges for implementation. Thus IQAC quality initiatives help in better institutional functioning.

i) MIS in College- The admission process and examination processes are done through MIS as per the university norms.

j) Quality Culture: Every effort is made to develop a Quality Culture in the institution. Academic improvement of faculty members, particularly the junior teachers, is taken care of through Faculty Development programs (FDPs) for better acquaintance with the pedagogical aspects. ICT is enabled and Use of ICT is encouraged to facilitate effective teaching and learning process.

k) The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) is sent to NAAC as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC every year in the month of September.

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Composition of the IQACIQAC is constituted under the Chairmanship of the principal with heads of important academic and administrative units, a few teachers and few distinguished educationists, members of the management, industry stakeholders, community representatives, alumni and students. The total number of members is 20.The composition of the IQAC for the year 2014-15 is as follows:

Chairperson: Prof. Madhavi R Principal

IQAC Coordinators:

Dr. Bhavani H Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

Prof. K Nagalakshmi Associate Professor, Department of Commerce

Members:Faculty : Dr. Rekha H G

Dr. N Usha Devi N

Dr. Rani Sandhu

Admin.: Smt. Shubha.H.L

Library : Smt. Sumana.H.A

Management: Smt. Uma Srinivas

Student: Kum. Neetu S Kum. Kirthana

Alumni: Smt. Mamatha.M Smt. Vinija

Industry : Mr. Manikantan, Head, HR, JP Morgan, Bangalore. (Nominated Members)

Mr. Bhaskar H G , CEO, Macurex, Bangalore

Community Representatives:

Lalitha Aappachu (Social Entrepreneur) Meenakshi Bharath (Social Worker)

Educationists: Dr.Katre Shakuntala,

Retd. Prof. & Former Registrar, Bangalore University.

Dr. Ramesh, Dean, PG Research Centre, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

Technical Assistant: Ms. Divya, Lab In-charge

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Role of IQACIQAC has a cross section of people who are the stake holders of the institution as its

members. The membership of the nominated members is for a period of two years. The IQAC

meets at least once in two months with the quorum maintained. The agenda, minutes and Action

Taken Reports are documented with signatures and maintained by the IQAC. The members of

IQAC participate in planning and monitoring the institution’s quality enhancement and

sustenance activities. They focus on quality improvement in every aspect of the institutional

functioning and contribute to bringing systems and procedures in place in those areas which are

not yet systematised such as the feedback mechanism, documentation aspects etc.

The role of coordinator

The coordinator of the IQAC is a senior faculty with expertise in quality aspects and 25 years of

teaching experience and 10 years as member of IQAC, entrusted with the IQAC as an additional

responsibility and commitment to ensure quality.

The IQAC is the cell through which all the activities of the institution are routed to ensure

Quality. The activities are aligned in line with the goals set for the year. In this process,

The objectives of an institution are clearly defined in the beginning of the year

All activities for the year are planned by preparing the calendar of events in consultation

with all departments and portfolios, and put forth in the IQAC meeting for approval of

members

The activities conducted are reviewed after the event/program to check their effectiveness.

Any matter that requires rectification or change is incorporates in the next

event/program/activity for improvement.

IQAC also establishes procedures and modalities to collect data and information on various

aspects of institutional functioning. Members of the IQAC take up the responsibility to

collect information for documentation purposes.

The main focus of IQAC is to ensure effective functioning with optimum utilization of

resources without disturbing the academic environment

The focus is also on organizing programs to prepare the students to become employable.

At the end of the academic year, the IQAC ensures all documents relating to the various

activities are ready based on which the AQAR is prepared and sent to the Governing Council

for approval. Any suggestions or modifications suggested by the members of the governing

council are incorporated and then NAAC usually in the month of September. The IQAC

updates the web site with the AQAR after it is sent to NAAC.

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQACJuly 2014- June 2015

The Annual Quality Assurance Report presents in detail, the tangible outcomes achieved during the year, based on the plans.

Part – A1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

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080-23469202

MLA First Grade College for Women

14th Cross

Malleswaram

Bangalore

Karnataka

560003

[email protected]

Prof. R. Madhavi

9448375160

080-23469202


Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID : 10007

1.4 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.5 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of

Accreditation

Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B74.25%

200416-9-2009 (5 Years)

2 2nd Cycle A 3.05 2011 8/01/2016 (5 Years)3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle

1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

1.7 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

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

i. AQAR (2010-11) 30 - 07-2012 ii. AQAR (2011-12) 26 -09-2012

iii. AQAR (2012-13) 25 -09-2013 iv. AQAR (2013-14) 25 -09-2014v. AQAR (2014-15) 12 -09-2015

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2014-15

www.mlafgcw.org

19/01 /2005

[email protected]

www.mlafgcw.org/AQAR2014-15.doc

Dr. Bhavani.H

9986867844

http://www.mlafgcw.org/


1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phy Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

NA

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

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Bangalore University, Bangalore

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2. IQAC Composition

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

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Applied

20

6

2 1 1- Mgt, experts

6

02

02

02

02

01

02

02

07

20

2

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total No. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

Criteria Activities ConductedContribution made By

IQAC

Criteria-1: Curricular Aspects

Value added programs Certificate programs Conducting a Diploma course in spoken English Remedial classes for slow learners Pre placement training program for the students Strengthened entrepreneurial skills of the stu-

dents Entrepreneurship Development Cell with Seed money given by faculty.

IQAC gives valuable suggestions for conducting various programs for the holistic development of the students

Criteria-2: Teaching, Learning & Evaluation

Organized orientation programmes for I semester BCOM students

Encouraged faculty members to include innov-ative practices in teaching

Conduct of motivational classes for all students

IQAC is motivating teachers on quality improvement

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One Day State Level Seminar on “Earth is our home. We care for it- Issues & challenges in the Environment”

Institutional Workshop on “Quality Circles” and “Research Methodology” organised In- House faculty under the aegis of Commerce Forum

Institutional Workshop on “Team Building” , ‘Attitude’, ‘Emotional intelligence’, ‘Generation Gap & Teenage Issues’

Institutional Workshop on “Yoga and Meditation”

In-House workshop on EDP & Role Plays, English Theatre Workshop

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and remedial coaching for slow learners. Conducting unit tests for the I, II & III B.Com

students. Skill development assignments to the students

of I, II & III B.Com students Preparation of Teaching plan and maintenance

of work Diary by each faculty for their respect-ive subjects

Periodical checks of the learning process through Internal tests ,exams and mentoring

Students’ Feedback on Teachers performance Review of academic performance results (An-

nexure) Conduct of Academic audit

Criteria-3: Research Consultancy & Extension

Faculty members presented research papers at various national and international conferences

Research projects by students on various topics are guided by teachers

Teachers have applied for guide -ship in Ban-galore University

Encouraged the faculty members to pursue re-search in their respective field of study

Newsletter is published National Seminar, workshops and talks organ-

ised

IQAC encourages the research based work culture

Criteria-4: Infrastructure & Learning Outcomes

Up gradation of library with more learning re-sources

Special equipment for vigilance added in the campus (CCTV)

Use of smart boards in class rooms

The IQAC has been an agent of change in the institution ensuring efficient performance of administrative tasks.

Criteria-5: Student Support &Progression

Students people skills, empowerment, and re-sourcefulness developed through the conduct of Inter-collegiate Cultural and literary fest.

State level seminar for students on “Earth is our home. We care for it”, was conducted

Waste Management initiatives through Segreg-ation of wet and dry waste in the campus is or-ganized

Sensitizing students to ecological, environ-mental and gender issues

Career Guidance and Placement Cell strengthened through Training Programs and Workshops and campus drives

Professional counselling, group & one-on- one psychological counselling

Yoga for Staff and students Organized gender sensitization program for

staff and students under Women Empowerment Cell

Establishment of parents relations cell

The IQAC hasbeen an agent of change in the institution ensuring efficient performance ofacademic tasks.

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Criteria-6: Governance, Leadership & Management

Applied for CPE Grants Organized training program for Administrative

staff on Office procedures using K2. IQAC also analyses the students’ feedback and

submits the same to the principal. The principal goes through the analysis and places it in the Academic council for discussion and initiates necessary action.

Quality Circles for administration and library, computer lab and Physical Education were ac-tivated

Improvement in the interpersonal relationship amongst teachers and between teaching and non-teaching staff through FDP program, cul-tural programs , women’s day celebration, birth-day celebration, picnics, pot lunch and group lunch.

Transparency in admission process. Financial assistance, book bank, scholarship to

the students

Assist the Principal in ensuring quality in day to day administration.

Criteria-7: Innovations & Best Practices

Waste management through segregation of wet and dry waste.

Placement cell offers career guidance to existing and Alumni students

Smart attendance through K2 software, admis-sion process, internal assessment, online elec-tion process

The IQAC plays an active role in internalizing a culture of quality within the institution.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

Criteria Plan of action Outcome achieved

Criteria-1: Curricular Aspects

To implement personality development programs & pre placement training program for the students

To cater to the needs of slow learners through remedial classes

Programs like Soft Skills Training, Tally Certificate Program were conducted

Remedial classes were conducted to help the slow learners improve their academic performance.

Criteria-2: Teaching, Learning & Evaluation

To organise orientation program for I semester BCOM students

To encourage faculty members to in-clude innovative practices in teaching

To conduct motivational classes for all students and remedial coaching for slow learners.

Innovative practices for teaching have been adopted

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Teaching plan and Work Diary to be prepared by each faculty for their re-spective subjects

To have Periodical check of learning process to be done through Internal tests and exams

To review academic performance res-ults (Annexure)

To conduct of Academic auditCriteria-3: Research Consultancy & Extension

To publish in national/ international journals

Faculty members to take up research and consultancy

40% of Faculty Members Published papers in National & International Standards

Criteria-4: Infrastructure & Learning Outcomes

To procure new books as per the revised syllabus of Bangalore University.

To have one or two digital class rooms to strengthen teaching-learning process.

To increase security measures in the college premises

A total of 1961 new books were procured for the year by the library.

Smart board is installed in Computer lab to encourage the use of ICT in teaching learning process.

Criteria-5: Student Support &Progression

To develop students’ people skills, employability, empowerment, and resourcefulness :- To strengthen Career Guidance and

Placement Cell To encourage the students to

participate in the college, university, state and national level sports and games, events and other extra-curricular activities

To encourage various clubs of the college to conduct activities with maximum participation from the students.

88% of Students were recruited by various companies

Students actively participated in the college, university, state and national level sports and games events and bagged several medals and awards.

Various clubs of the college conducted numerous activities with maximum participation from the students.

Criteria-6: Governance, Leadership & Management

To apply for CPE status To conduct meetings of IQAC. Training to staff on K2 software To analyze students feedback To activate and resolve

Interdepartmental issues through Quality Circles

To Improve Inter-personal relations To strengthen financial support for the

students

IQAC Conducted 2 meetings during the year.

Criteria-7: Innovations & Best

To Encourage the faculty members to take active part in extra-curricular activities

Faculty members participated in Inter- collegiate carom competition and won prizes

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Practices To involve alumni in institutional quality enhancement activities

Blood donation camp to be organised by NSS and Red Cross

Alumni took classes for students in certain subjects

5 Alumni got placed

Action taken report – Annexure 1

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Part B

Criterion – I

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Approval of the Management should be sought before sending the AQAR IQAC plan of action to be sent to management before the commencement of the activities Faculty development programs to be conducted as an ongoing process Faculty to apply for minor and major projects

PART BCriterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of existing

Programmes

Number of programmes

added during the year

Number of self-financing programmes

Number of value added / Career

Oriented programmes

PhD - - - -PG - - - -UG 1B.Com - - -PG Diploma - - - -Advanced Diploma

1EDP - - -

Diploma 1EDP+ English

2 Diploma and advanced

diploma

-

Certificate 2 Tally and English

1 Banking

Others -- -- 1 Remedial 4 PlacementTotal - - - -

Interdisciplinary - 1 - -Innovative - 1 - -

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS /Elective option /Language option

The curriculum is prescribed for the core subjects by the university which is being followed. However, the students have the option to choose the elective subject of their choice. Similarly, the language preferences are given to the students to take up the language of their choice.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester B.Com -01

Trimester -

Annual 03 Entrepreneurship development Program Diploma in Spoken English Tally

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

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

*Analysis of the feedback in the Annexure II

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

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

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No

No

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation -

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty

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

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of FacultyInternational

levelNational level State level

Attended Seminars/ Workshops 3 7 15

Presented papers 3 5 2

Resource Persons 1 3 12

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:The college believes in innovative teaching learning process and in this direction, the following methods are adopted by the faculty

Group Discussion, projects Computer- Assisted Learning for Computer fundamentals, Indian Constitution, Tally Using language lab to enhance communication skills and Diploma in spoken English Seminars, PPT, Charts & poster presentation Screening the videos for the relevant subject Short term research projects Quiz, assignments, Elocution, Case studies, role play Management games, storytelling in Kannada and tube-talk Experiential learning

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04

0 2 4

Total Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others

09 03 06

Asst. Professors Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 4

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

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum revision workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage 2014-15

Distribution of Pass Percentage for the Odd Semester B.Com Courses - October 2014

Exam No. appeared

I class II Class Pass TotalPass

Fail % of pass

B.Com I Sem 185 110 14 3 127 57 69%B.Com II Sem 184 150 10 0 170 24 92%B.Com III Sem 192 73 42 19 134 58 70%B.Com IV Sem 190 52 65 34 151 39 80%B.Com V Sem 184 87 55 21 163 21 89%B.Com VI Sem 183 105 41 19 165 18 90%

INCREMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORT

Semester Wise Result Analysis Of 2012-2015 Batch

B.Com 2012-15 Batch I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VI Sem

Exam Taken 197 194 187 187 185 184

No of Students Appeared

196 194 187 187 184 183

Distinction 9 4 7 10 27 30

I Class 42 41 61 70 60 105

II Class 32 54 61 60 55 41

III Class 34 31 19 22 21 19

Fail 79 64 39 25 21 18

Total 196 194 187 187 184 165

Percentage 60% 68% 80% 87% 89% 90%

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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

Contribution: Innovative & Experiential learning, ICT application in teaching

Monitor: Teaching plan & Work diary, Remedial class.

Evaluate: Test, examination, Result Analysis

Internal assessment, feedback from the students

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development -

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher courses -

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 2

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes -

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university -

Staff training conducted by other institutions 2

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -

Others -

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Number of VacantPositions

Number of permanent positions filled during the Year

Number of positions filled temporarily

Administrative Staff 15 0 0 0

Technical Staff 1 0 0 0

Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber - 2 - -Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber - 2 2 -Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - 2,00,000 -

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 6 1 -Non-Peer Review Journals - - -e-Journals - - -Conference proceedings - 3 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: -

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

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1.53

IQAC encourages the teachers to undertake major/minor research projects sponsored by UGC and provide necessary facilities & assistance.

IQAC encourages the teachers to present papers in international, national and state level seminars and conferences.

IQAC stimulates/ motivates teachers to publish papers in peer reviewed journals and write books.

IQAC gives information to the faculty members regarding the upcoming seminars, workshops, conferences etc.

Junior faculty are encouraged to take up doctoral research

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects - - - -Minor Projects 18 months UGC 200000 157500Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -Industry sponsored - - - -Projects sponsored by the University/ College - - - -

Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) - - - -

Any other(Specify) - - - -Total - - 200000 157500

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No.

Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

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NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA Applied NA

NA NA NA

Dr. RekhaH G - Cost Management ISBN 978-81-8281-521-6

Dr. Usha Devi N- Business taxation I - ISBN:978- 93 -5202- 669-2

- Principles and Practice of Auditing - ISBN 978-93-5202-280-9

Dr. Bhavani H- Cost Management ISBN 978-81-8281-521-6

Smt.Vinija Vijay – Principles and Practice of Auditing ISBN 978-93-5202-280-9

Ms. Shruthi. R - Business Taxation I- ISBN:978- 93 -5202- 669-2

NA

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level National State University CollegeNumber 1 Sponsoring agencies

Management

One Day State Level Seminar for undergraduate and post graduate students on “Earth is our home and we care for it- Issues and Challenges in Environmental Protection” held on 21st February 2015.

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year: MOUs- 4

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year - NIL

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

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph D Guides

Students registered under them

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

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Nil

3

3

Nil Rs. 0.5 lakhs

Rs. 0.5 lakhs

1

8

Nil

Type of Patent NumberNational Applied -

Granted -International Applied -

Granted -Commercialised Applied -

Granted -

Total

International National State University Dist College

1 - Certificate of knowledge sharing

- - - -

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

JRF SR Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: NIL



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: 2



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: Nil



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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Nil Nil Nil Nil

4

1

9

1

1

1

6 4

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility .

The college makes constant efforts to imbibe a sense of individual and social responsibility

amongst the students and in this direction, the NSS wing, Eco-Club and other clubs have

conducted various activities, which are listed below.

Students of the college participated in Pulse Polio program

Short movie on waste management were shown for students

Students visited homes of the aged

Students visited orphanages and distributed clothes

Students were encouraged to buy eco-friendly Ganesha idols for Ganesha festival

Training was given to students on making Paper Bags

Swacchatha Diwas was celebrated

Students took up cleaning of school campus, collection of plastic and survey on trees was

conducted. Awareness on Petrol saving at traffic signals was conducted in Malleswaram.

Students taught few subjects to the students of Seva Sadhan (An orphanage)

Cluster level get together for students was organised by Youth for Seva

Collection and donation of old clothes to slum dwellers was done under the aegis of NSS

Students participated in the National integration camp held at Bangalore University.

Awareness program on General health and protection, managing menstrual cycle,

awareness on cervical cancer and HIV was conducted.

Participation of students in the Workshop on Swami Vivekananda during “Vivekananda

Jayanthi celebrations”. Competitions on the Life and History of Swami Vivekananda

were conducted.

Workshop on leadership skills was conducted for students.

Workshop on Gender sensitisation, legal awareness and sexual harassment at work place

was conducted.

Programs to sensitize students to ecological and environmental issues were conducted

7 days N.S.S. Special Camp was conducted

Village Adoption initiative was taken for conducting Social service activities(Hejjala)

Awareness Program was conducted on right to vote

Awareness program was conducted on women’s rights

State level seminar on “ Earth is our home and we care for it” was conducted under the

aegis of Eco-Club to bring about Environmental consciousness among students

Criterion – IV

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4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: -

Facilities Existing Newly created

Source of Fund Total

Campus area 40,000 sq. ft 0 40,000 sq.ft

Class rooms 08 0 08

Laboratories 01 0 01

Seminar Halls 3 3

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

140 * 16 College & UGC

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

23,97,576 22,62,235 College & UGC 46,59,811

Others - - - -

* Details in Annexure III

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services: Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. ValueText Books 6,600 9,75,707.70 606 87790.00 7206 1063497.70Reference Books 14,342 20,55,391.25 461 148318.00 14803 22037092.25e-Books -------- -------- ------- -------- -------- --------Journals 16 20,218 2 5462.50 18 25680.50e-Journals 1 1,600 ------- -------- 1 1,600Digital Database 6,600 9,75,707.70 ------- -------- -------- --------CD & Video 36 13,296.94 30 2840.00 66 16136.94Others (specify) 150 30,000 42 4510.00 192 34510.00

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall) –

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Complete Automation of Library with Easy Lib Software: for all library operations (Acquisition, cataloguing, periodicals, stock verification, and generation of reports)

Management software for administrative activities: salary through ECS, Bangalore University software for examination related data

Smart board introduced in the computer lab to encourage the use of ICT in teaching learning process.

Total Computers

Computer Labs Internet Browsing

CentresComputer

Centres Office Depart-ments Others

Existing 89 54 05 - 06 10 14

Added 7 0 Wi-Fi 1 0 6

Total 96 54 05 07 10 20

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

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others Total:

Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression

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The following training was given to students during the year Tally certificate course to the students Creating e-mail and accessing internet For teachers, internet and Wi-Fi access,

4, 15,352

1,03,198

14,506

0

533,056

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

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Prospectus giving full details of functioning of the college Parents meeting to keep parents aware of the institutional functioning Website giving full details on student support system. Circulars sent to the students regarding scholarships Book bank facility for economically disadvantaged students, SC/ ST book

banks Orientation program for newly admitted students and parents about the

institution on student support services: o Scholarships, fees support, financial assistance from teachers and

others/institutions, career guidance, PGCET guidance, o Medical examination and dental checkupso Students grievance redressal o Career counselling, psychological counselling, o Mentoring o Certificate programs, value added and skill development programso Placement and Career guidance Cell o Extension activities o Discipline and attendanceo Health and Welfare schemes (First Aid and Vending machine, rest roomo National service scheme (NSS)o Sports and Games coaching and activitieso Unique /Best practices o Co-curricular and extracurricular activities through the forums &cells activities

Commerce Forum Cultural Association Language and Literary Club Counselling forum Parents Relations Cell SHAC- Sexual Harassment Abatement Cell Women Empowerment Cell Gender Sensitisation Cell Eco- Club Red Cross Extension Activities Club Placement cell Sports Association Grievance Redressal Cell

Mentor- Mentee meeting to track the progression of every student

Result analysis of the semester examination to measure the performance of students

Action taken for improvement (in case of poor performances):- Remedial classes, extra coaching and special classes for slow learners

Identify the advanced learners and provide study resources

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

286

91 11 193 0 581 240 102 13 213 1 569

Demand ratio = 200 / 435 Dropout % = 0.03%

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

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations - NA

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

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Workshops and training programs were conducted to equip the students to face GD and interviews. Efforts towards training the students for competitive exams did not materialise due to time scheduling constraints

Mentor- Mentee meeting to track the progression of every student

Result analysis of the semester examination to measure the performance of students

Action taken for improvement (in case of poor performances):- Remedial classes, extra coaching and special classes for slow learners

Identify the advanced learners and provide study resources

110 students who were registered for placements

6 PGCET, CMAT

07

0

UG PG Ph. D. Others

569 - - -

No % No %569

100

General

SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General

SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total

Last year This year

5.6 Details of Student Counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations Visited

Number of Students Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

21 110 98 35

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes –

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The Placement cell has been providing career guidance and placement assistance over the years. This year too, a lot of activities have been conducted to make the students employable. The details are enlisted below.

Career guidance activities for “Alternate Career Opportunities” were conducted for final year students

Workshop cum training program on GD and Interview skills was conducted to prepare the students for placement in companies.

Career Counselling was provided to the students on Job opportunities in the various Industry Verticals like Banking, Retail Management, Event Management, KPOs and BPOs, Hospitality industry, ITES industry etc.

Class room Seminar on Career Planning (a part of syllabus) was conducted in addition to Spoken English language training under the aegis of the English club

Seminars on Aptitude, GD and Interview Skills for successful placements with companies was conducted

Seminar on Soft skills was conducted Internship program in Event Management and Retail Management were conducted for

students to gain exposure in these areas

Equal opportunity cell was inaugurated. Various programs were also conducted to sensitize the students on various issues pertaining to their lives. Some of the programs organized were:

Lecture was arranged on Legal awareness Workshop on Gender Sensitization, Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment at Workplace was

conducted for students Awareness on Scholarship for students from the minority section Lecture on Indian Constitution

and Human rights

120

5.9 Students Activities –

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events =156 (Inter-Collegiate Events)

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Particulars of Scholarships No. Amount(Rs.)

Financial support from institution 50 1,86,601

Financial support from government 91 4,95,034

Financial support from other sources 01 4,000

Total 109 6,85,635

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

Nil Nil

5.11 Student organised / initiatives - cultural, commerce and literary exhibition for which public and parents will be invited. -

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Equal opportunity cell was inaugurated. Various programs were also conducted to sensitize the students on various issues pertaining to their lives. Some of the programs organized were:

Lecture was arranged on Legal awareness Workshop on Gender Sensitization, Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment at Workplace was

conducted for students Awareness on Scholarship for students from the minority section Lecture on Indian Constitution

and Human rights

29 8

156

27

16 1

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: 6/7

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

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1

07

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution have a Management Information System?

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

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Vision

A world class institute that strives towards transforming organizational and individual potentialities into cherished realities through excellence in education

Mission

Excellence in education and empowerment of women through the development of students in four dimensions: knowledge, skills, social and moral values enabling them to become competent, dynamic, self reliant and responsible individuals of the society.

The college follows the university curriculum. Some of the faculty members are members of the Board of studies (BOS) of Bangalore University and autonomous colleges. They actively participated in BOS meetings and contributed to the modification and revision of syllabus. Supporting the curriculum, the college has conducted various Certificate, Value- Added and Skill Enhancement programs for the students to improve

The college has introduced “K2” software for attendance, stake holder communications, Internal Assessment marks, attendance, result analysis, admission process, and accounts.

There already exists, the use of MIS for exam records and admission of students , as required by the Government departments and University

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

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The college follows the university curriculum. Some of the faculty members are members of the Board of studies (BOS) of Bangalore University and autonomous colleges. They actively participated in BOS meetings and contributed to the modification and revision of syllabus. Supporting the curriculum, the college has conducted various Certificate, Value- Added and Skill Enhancement programs for the students to improve

The faculty adopt various modern and innovative methods and techniques for teaching, involving the students in interactions and active participation. Most of the teachers prepare the study materials and distribute the same to the students

Teachers are encouraged to use ICT as teaching aids to make their classes more interesting and effective. For this, the college provides necessary infrastructure-PC, laptop, LCD projectors, and smart board.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

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The faculty adopt various modern and innovative methods and techniques for teaching, involving the students in interactions and active participation. Most of the teachers prepare the study materials and distribute the same to the students

Teachers are encouraged to use ICT as teaching aids to make their classes more interesting and effective. For this, the college provides necessary infrastructure-PC, laptop, LCD projectors, and smart board.

The college follows the traditional system of evaluation as per University guidelines.

However, at the college level, the faculty adopt an Open Book Class Test-for developing their analytical skills; Multiple Choice Questions, Model Question Papers answering and Class tests to test the students understanding levels

Skill development exercises are assigned to the students

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

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The college follows the traditional system of evaluation as per University guidelines.

However, at the college level, the faculty adopt an Open Book Class Test-for developing their analytical skills; Multiple Choice Questions, Model Question Papers answering and Class tests to test the students understanding levels

Skill development exercises are assigned to the students

o There is a research culture amongst the staff and students because of which the institution is able to conduct many workshops, conferences and seminars

o Students are involved in project works on various commerce topics, environmental projects and general issues affecting their surroundings and the community.

o Teachers are encouraged to attend and present research papers and publish papers in peer-reviewed journals/ conference proceedings and author books on various subjects.

o Faculty are encouraged to take up funded minor and major projects sponsored by UGC

o Junior faculty are encouraged to take up research and minor projects

o The college provides all necessary infrastructural facilities (i.e. Laboratory, internet, Xerox machine facility) to the teachers who undertake research project

o Students are permitted to participate in paper presentation competition in seminars and conferences.

Library is well equipped with the adequate infrastructure and learning resources. There is a separate reading room for use by the students and staff. Books were bought every year and also when the syllabus is revised. Installed Management software, K2 for attendance, Result Analysis, Admission

Process, Accounts Increase of internet speed from 2Mbps to 5Mbps. MIS for

Administrative procedures K2

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

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Library is well equipped with the adequate infrastructure and learning resources. There is a separate reading room for use by the students and staff. Books were bought every year and also when the syllabus is revised. Installed Management software, K2 for attendance, Result Analysis, Admission

Process, Accounts Increase of internet speed from 2Mbps to 5Mbps. MIS for

Administrative procedures K2

Training: Training is given to the new faculty members in the form of Orientation and Faculty Development Programs organised by other colleges.

Motivation: Teachers are motivated to update their knowledge through participation in various institutional events, National and International seminars and conferences, and are encouraged to publish and present papers.

Faculty performance appraisals are done through students’ feedback which is then analysed and the report of the feedback analysis is conveyed to the staff. A one-to one feedback is given to the concerned teacher when there is scope for improvement.

Financial Support: Salary Advance is granted to staff whenever there is a delay in salary disbursement from Government

Grievances Redressal: Grievances if any, are resolved periodically. The college principal convenes Staff meeting as and when required, to discuss and address various problems of the staff and other institutional issues.

The college believes that the students should be exposed to the practical aspects of the subject studied and also gain employability skills to fit into different roles in various organisations.

The college organises factory visits under the aegis of the Commerce forum. This year, 50 students visited to Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in September 2014.

Various Interactive Sessions are conducted by the Placement Cell with industry

Recruitment is done, as and when the vacancies arise in the college. Applications are invited; initial screening of the probable candidate is done by the

Principal and HOD. Eligible candidates are called for a Demo class and students’ feedback is taken. Based on their feedback, final interview is conducted for the selected candidates

by the Management to select the most suitable candidate. .

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes:The college provides a number of welfare schemes for the students and a few schemes for the staff of the college.

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The college believes that the students should be exposed to the practical aspects of the subject studied and also gain employability skills to fit into different roles in various organisations.

The college organises factory visits under the aegis of the Commerce forum. This year, 50 students visited to Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. in September 2014.

Various Interactive Sessions are conducted by the Placement Cell with industry

Admissions are made on the basis of government and university guidelines. Applications are received from students soon after the Pre- University Results are announced, which are then scrutinised and finally the selected candidates’ list is displayed on the notice board and admissions are done accordingly.

The date of admission and other related information are announced in college notice board and the same has been uploaded in the college website for wide circulation.

Roster System is followed during admission

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

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

Academic Audit –

Syllabus completion by faculty is checked with the help of monthly meetings and Work Diaries

Teachers’ Performance evaluation is done through feedback mechanism

Self appraisal by teachers is carried out to check adherence to teaching plans.

Administrative audit -

Accounts audit by Internal Auditor & External audit

Institutional Inspection from Local Inquiry Committee, Bangalore university (LIC)

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Rs.4, 65, 00, 000 as on 31/3/2015

Yes

Teaching Group insurance and gratuity for Grant - In -Aid staff EPF and gratuity for Non- Grant In Aid staff Advance of salary in case of undue delay in salary disbursements

Non teaching Group insurance EPF, ESI and Gratuity Advance of salary by management in case of undue delay in

salary disbursements

Students Sponsorship of student fees by teachers and philanthropists Loan facility to the students by the staff for payment of fees Book bank facility for disadvantaged students Book Bank for SC/ST students Books for advanced learners Extra coaching for advanced learners Remedial classes for SC/ ST students and Slow learners Psychological counselling by in-house NIMHANS trained

counsellors and external professional counsellors (one-on-one and group counselling)

Redressal of Grievances First Aid facility and rest room Doctor on call

Institutional Inspection by Department of Collegiate Education (DCE)

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic No - YesPrincipal

Administrative Yes LIC, DCE & Auditor

Yes Principal & internal auditor

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

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The university constantly strives for reforms for betterment of examination system

The university has introduced CBCS system through which an Institution can aim for holistic development of students

Internal assessments fetching about 30 marks are a boon and incentive for students to score marks

Applications are solicited from interested colleges who wish to go for autonomy; the eligible institutions are shortlisted and granted autonomy by the university

The alumni play an active part in institutional development. The Alumni Association makes Financial Contribution in the form of “Endowment prizes” is given for encouraging

academic excellence. Felicitation to Achievers in Academics, Cultural, Literary & Sports Activities. Involvement of alumni in quality initiatives taken by college as members of IQAC. Some of our Alumni take active part in training our students in personality development,

career planning etc. Alumni regularly interact with the students to create awareness about industry environment.

And requirement

6.12 Activities and support from Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

Criterion – VII

Criterion – VII

Innovations and Best Practices

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

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The alumni play an active part in institutional development. The Alumni Association makes Financial Contribution in the form of “Endowment prizes” is given for encouraging

academic excellence. Felicitation to Achievers in Academics, Cultural, Literary & Sports Activities. Involvement of alumni in quality initiatives taken by college as members of IQAC. Some of our Alumni take active part in training our students in personality development,

career planning etc. Alumni regularly interact with the students to create awareness about industry environment.

And requirement

Parents’ meeting is conducted to interact with parents and share the institutions activities and quality initiatives for institutional development.

Parents are counselled on How to handle Teenagers in the parents meeting. Parents are also counselled on a One- On - One basis as and when issues arise.

Parents’ feedback is taken on all aspects and their suggestions are incorporated. The PRC educates parents on how to prevent suicides in youth.

Training on communication skills is provided to staff on a regular basis

Yoga classes are conducted for Support Staff

An environment which provides the opportunity to share ideas and experiences created.

Segregation of waste (Dry and Wet) in the campus is being followed on a regular basis.(ongoing process)

Workshop on Waste Management by Eco Club Celebration of Eco-friendly Ganesha Week -Awareness programs on using Eco-friendly

Ganesha and making of Eco-Friendly Ganesha for Ganesha Puja. One Day State level conference on “Earth is our home and we care for it- Issues and

Challenges in Environmental Protection” Employability skills Training Program on the concept of “Reduce, Re-use and Re-cycle” for

segregation of waste. Initiatives have been taken not to use the plastic materials in and around the college premise.

The NSS unit of the college often undertakes ‘Clean the college campus’ program, where in the cleaning of the college premises is carried out.

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

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

* Details of Best Practices in Annexure IV

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Projects on Environmental study are given to the students. Awareness program on environmental pollution Movie on waste management is screened for creating awareness Segregation of dry and wet waste in the campus followed. Go green initiatives followed in the campus

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)The SWOC has been identified after taking all the stakeholder perspectives and feedback into consideration. The SWOC is presented here under.STRENGTHS

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Use of K2 software for administrative process and student attendance Quality Circles : Establishment and successful functioning of Quality Circles for Admin.,

Physical Education Department, Library, Language and Commerce Department Faculty members were encouraged to take active part in extra-curricular activities as a result

of which there was a positive and feel good environment without boredom or monotony. Alumni were involved in the institutional quality enhancement activities through their

participation in IQAC meetings and contributions to teaching and learning process.

Action taken Report given in Annexure I, which also answers question Number 2.15

The Two Best practices of the Institution are:

Celebration of Deepa Pradhanotsava- A Mega Event celebrating the culture of the college where the senior students pass on the lamp representing the culture of the institution to the junior students and advice them on the good and ethical practices they must follow in the future years.

Awards and Recognition for Outstanding students: The students need to be motivated all the time so that they can excel in their chosen field. Our institution encourages students to excel in academics and other extra-curricular activities. Such excellence is recognised through awards given to them on Deepa Pradhanotsava Day.

S1 The College is centrally located in the heart of the city.S2 Highly Qualified faculty imparting quality educationS3 Affordable fees for the students. S4 Empowerment of women students from economically disadvantaged groupsS5 Holistic development of the studentsS6 Safe and secure environment for women students S7 Clean, friendly and conducive environment for educationS8 Inculcation of civic responsibilities amongst the students S9 Value based educationS10 Good pass percentage in university examinationsS11 Active participation of students in various clubs & forum activitiesS12 Additional Certificate and Diploma Courses to enhance various skill sets including employability skills & opportunitiesS13 Above 95% Placement Record for Final Year Students

WEAKNESSES

W1 Inadequate infrastructure (lack of outdoor playground)W2 Fund constraint W3 Lack of communication and practical skills among students W4 Student-teacher ratio very high and therefore inability to give individual attention

to students W5 Absence of multi disciplinary courses

W6 Insufficient E- books and Journals

OPPORTUNITIES

O1 To improve communication and technical skills of the students O2 To organize more industry-institution collaborative programs O3 To increase the number of UG programs, introduce PG programs and value

addition programsO5 To have integrated automation system and devices for the whole college O6 To improve NAAC –CGPA score O7 To further enhance academic excellence O8 To improve research output of faculty and studentsO9 To have more industry-institution interaction O10 Developing scientific temper and research culture O11 Offering need based and short term career orientation program O12 Faculty can take up Industrial consultancy.O13 Online assignments and projectsO14 Automated office and admission process

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O15 Possibility of taking up new projects from International organizations, Central and State government agencies and other private sectors

O16 To take up more programs related to environmental concerns, community service and Women empowerment

O17 To take up experiential training programs/ for Skilling the studentsO 18 Development of an eco-friendly campusO19 Finding time slots to introduce short term courses.O20 More collaborations, partnerships and internship training with the industries O21 Create more employment opportunity for the students.

CHALLENGE

T1 Competition from neighbouring colleges T2 Increase of the college fees T3 Expansion with the existing infrastructure facility T4 Involvement of all alumni in the various activities of the college T5 Finding time slots to introduce short term courses.

8. Plans of institution for next year

IQAC -CRITERIA WISE PLANS FOR 2015-16

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Details follow on the next page

Criteria I : Curriculum development

Certificate program in Event Management And Retail Management Diploma and Advanced Certificate program in EDP (UGC sponsored) (ongoing) Entrepreneurial development certificate program in Tassel Making Entrepreneurial development certificate program in Art & Craft and Beautician course Spanish, German and French language Certificate courses Diploma in Spoken English (Level I , II and III )

Criteria II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Workshop on the latest pedagogy Workshop on Yoga and meditation for teachers MCQs on certain subjects Innovative process in teaching and learning through credit system Online assignments to students Training for teachers in Excel, Tally and SPSS Monthly tests for all students and Re-test for failed students of I Semester to get acquainted with

semester system Open book test in certain subjects for students Continuous Internal Assessment Feedback mechanism to be strengthened To organize Faculty Development Programs Computer training for the new faculty

Criteria III : Research, Consultancy and extension

Research Activities To have Video-conferencing facilities for interaction with higher centres of learning and research. To start a Research Center. Faculty to take up UGC funded research projects. Student research publications on socially relevant topics and Commerce subjects To provide the statistical software for data analysis To bring out Peer Reviewed Journal in Commerce 5 Research projects by students through Commerce Forum Collaboration with international institutions and industries to be initiated To promote collaborative research through MOUs.

Consultancy To provide consultancy services To have more collaborations and linkages with research organizations and industry.

Extension Services Traffic Management training to the students Activities under red cross Cleanliness Drive- Celebration of “Swachatha Diwas”, cleanliness drives both within and outside the college campus Visiting old age homes, orphanages and distribution of old clothes Fund raising program by students

Eco-friendly activities such as poster presentations, Clay Models

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Inter-class Competitions in Best use of paper Workshop on Home Composting and urban farming To arrange street plays, workshops for the community around the college, highlighting - health

issues caused by environmental pollution, use of tobacco and other intoxicating substances Celebration of Eco-friendly week

NSS Activities Enrolment and NSS inauguration Regular NSS activities in the adopted village Collection and distribution of old clothes to Old- Age Homes and Orphanages Celebration of Vivekananda Youth Week Celebration Participation in the Polio Immunization camp organized by the Govt. of India. Workshop on Waste Management NSS Valedictory Function Cultural program for Seva Sadhan Children Leadership training for the students AIDS Awareness program for the students Blood Donation camp

Criteria IV : Infrastructure and learning resources

Installation of P.A. System in the campus SPSS software package for research Cooler and split AC for the entire campus Renovation of Mini Seminar hall & Audio Visual Room Plan to improve infrastructure facility. Beautification of college campus Laboratories to be equipped with new equipments and instruments To update the college website with a new format

Criteria V: Student Support and Progression

Cultural and Literary Forums

Online elections for the Students’ Association Talents Exhibition to identify the talents of students Inauguration of Students’ Association Celebration of National Festivals such as Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi and Republic Day Parents’ Meeting & Parents Relation Cell meeting Workshops on various general topics for holistic development of students Teachers Day Celebrations Inter-Class Cultural Competitions in various cultural events “ UTSAV” Inter- Collegiate Cultural Fest “ SOWRABHA” Inter- Collegiate Management Fest “ PRAGATHI” College Day celebrations Prize Distribution Day Graduation Day Deepapradharanothsava – Passing on the tradition of MLAFGCW from Seniors to juniors

Sports Association Activities

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Election of student representatives to the sports association Inter-class competitions in various sports and games Awareness programs on Physical health and fitness Annual Athletic Meet Selection of students to various college teams Participate in the Intercollegiate, University Level, State Level and National Level Games and

Sports Yoga and meditation for students and staff Medical check-up for students

English Club

Theatre workshop for Students Workshop on creativity, creative thinking Workshop on English Syllabus for I B.Com students Inter-Class Competitions in Pick and Speak, Spell Bee, Creative Writing, Story Telling, Singing,

News Reading and Scrabble. Advanced English language training program Knowledge enhancement in English language and Literature through the English club and library

collaboration

Kannada Club “ Ananya”

Interclass Competition on Kannada literature Collaborative program in association with Library Department - Exhibition Poetry Writing and recitation competition in Kannada Lecture programs on Kannada Literature and Life Participation in Inter-Collegiate competitions

Commerce Forum

Workshop on Quality Circles for teachers and students Workshop on Research Methodology Workshop on Team Building Workshop on Time Management Workshop on Career Counseling Industry – Institution Interface through Factory Visits Inter-class competitions in essay writing, Mad Ads, Aptitude test, Group Discussion, Best Man-

ager, Business Quiz, Role Play, Product Launch Minor projects by students Training on Entrepreneurship development and EDP Program through students’ run Canteen Lecture series on various subjects National Level Workshop – NAAC sponsored through IQAC involving students’ paper presenta-

tions and poster presentations. Commerce Exhibition Plays depicting Leadership and Management Styles

Placement Cell

In House Career guidance workshops

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Certificate programs on GD and Interview skills Certificate program on Personality development Industry – Institution Interface Programs Internship to bridge the skills- gap in the students (during vacation) Job fair to be organized, at least one in a year in the premises To constitute Institute-Industry-Interaction cell On – Campus and off -Campus placement drives to achieve 100 % placements.

Counseling Forum

Parents meeting for orientation about the college & discussion regarding the students’ issues Lecture on Student Counseling – Need of the Hour’ Workshop on ‘How to handle Teens’ In-House Workshop on “ Attitudes” Health Awareness programs Workshop on “ Life Skills and Self Esteem” Mentoring of the students regularly

Eco – Club

Inter-class Competitions in Best use of paper Lecture program on conservation and protection of the environment To arrange street plays, workshops for the community around the college, highlighting - health

issues caused by environmental pollution, use of tobacco and other intoxicating substances Celebration of Eco-friendly week Programs on Waste management

Women Empowerment Cell Workshop on Gender Sensitization, Sexual Harassment at Workplace Lecture on Legal Awareness for Women – Marriage Act, Domestic Violence, etc. Screening of movies on “ Women Issues and Women Empowerment

EDP Cell Training on Entrepreneurship skills by organizing food stalls, clay modeling, sari designing, EDP Projects

Experiential Learning of Entrepreneurship

Criteria VI : Governance, leadership and management

To arrange training programs for non-teaching staff viz., in the use of latest technology towards automation of administrative work, human relations management etc. Strengthening the feedback mechanism and its implementation ( Stakeholder feedback – (parents and employers) Calendar of events to be ready before the commencement of the academic year Self-appraisal by faculty members Regular evaluation of administrative activities Regular evaluation of sports activities Regular evaluation of library services

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Regular monitoring of students attendance through K2

Criteria VII : Innovative Practices Innovative process in teaching, learning through credit system Wall-Journals and literary clubs activities to be strengthened to bring in innovation To organize street plays, drama, and other cultural activities based on environmental Protection Bringing out a research journal Strengthening the functioning of Quality Circles for various institutional departments

Name Dr. Bhavani H Name: Prof. Madhavi R

_______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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Annexure I PART A

ACTION TAKEN REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014-15

Criteria wise plans for 2014-15 Date of execution

Events conducted during the year

Outcome

Criteria I : Curriculum development

Certificate program in Event Management And Retail Management

November 2014 to April 2015

Internship during winter vacation and even semester for final year students

24 students participated and gained knowledge on retail industry operations and event management

Diploma and Advanced Certificate program in EDP (UGC sponsored) (ongoing)

January 17th 2015 to March 28th 2015

Diploma and Advanced Certificate program in EDP were conducted

Development of entrepreneurial skills

Criteria II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

MCQs on certain subjects During the semester

MCQs were given to students throughout the semester for some subjects

Students’ Prepared for exams

Innovative process in teaching, learning through credit system

Throughout the year

Implemented as per university guidelines throughout the semester

Credit added to students results

2 tests per semester and monthly class tests in few subjects for all students and Re-test for failed students to get acquainted with semester system

Every month Conducted re-test after every test and evaluation

Performance has improved

Open book examination for 3 hours After completion of each module

Conducted for one hour in certain subjects Improvement in learning process

Continuous Internal Assessment Throughout the semester

Conducted as per university guidelines Improvement in the performance in the

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semester exams

Criteria III : Research, Consultancy and extension

Extension Services

Seminar/Conference on Environment from Eco – Club

21st February 2015 Conducted State level seminar “ Earth is our home and we care for it” 26 papers were presented

Awareness on environment protection amongst the youth participants

Cleanliness Drive- Celebration of “Swachatha Diwas”, cleanliness drives both within and outside the college campus

05-02-2015 Campus cleaning drive was conducted Students involvement in service activities

Eco-friendly activities 19-08-2014 & August 2014

Poster presentations, Clay Models, Ban on crackers

Awareness on the environmental protection

Employability training programs – making eco friendly paper bags

15-09-2014 Eco-friendly products such as Paper Bags Entrepreneurial skill development

Students’ Projects on Environment protection and abatement of environmental pollution

21-02-2015 Papers presented by students on environmental issues

Increase in the knowledge about environment

Programs on community service 20/03/2015 Lecture on Volunteerism and community service Sense of service developed among students

Workshop on environment conservation 31-01-2015 Workshop on Waste Management Awareness among students on waste management

NSS Activities

Enrolment and NSS inauguration

10/7/2014 and 24/7/2014

Enrolment of NSS volunteers 103 students enrolled

Cluster Level get- together 14/9/2014 Cluster level get together at Deepa Academy for differently abled

Interaction with the disabled, developed a sense of empathy,

Collection and Distribution of old clothes to slum dwellers

30/9/2014 Collection of old clothes by the volunteers Distribution of old clothes to slum dwellers

7 day NSS Special Camp 23-29th Nov 7 day NSS Special Camp was conducted in NSS 45 students participated in the

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2014 Bhavan, Bangalore University Yoga, self defense, shramadhana, interactive sessions, competitions and helping in the kitchen, and cultural activities were conducted. Camp fire was held on the last day

camp and learnt selfless service.

Training 9/2/2015 Workshop on leadership training 25 students attended the workshop

Tree survey, cleaning of the school campus, collection of plastics

Awareness on petrol consumption to switch off the vehicles at the signal points

28/2/15 Volunteers were asked to conduct survey on the tree planted in Malleswaram and clean the govt. school campus in 13th cross Malleswaram, volunteers created awareness on traffic rules near traffic junctions.

43 volunteers participated in the camp

Gender sensitization program me 2/3/2015 Workshop on gender sensitization, legal awareness, and sexual harassment

45 students participated in the workshop

Visit to Old- Age Homes and orphanage Collection and distribution of old clothes

to

07/3/2015 and 14/3/2015

Visit by students to old age home and orphanage and distribution of fruits and provisions

Students involvement in social service activities

Awareness program on health and hygiene

07/10/2014 Lecture on general hygiene, health and wellness – Managing menstrual cycles, creating awareness about cervical cancer, HPV Vaccination etc

Awareness was created for 55 students

Celebration of Vivekananda Youth Week Celebration

12/01/2015 Celebrated Vivekananda Youth Week Celebration, with speeches, competitions etc

Awareness of youth power

Participation in the Polio Immunization camp organized by the Govt. of India.

January and February 2015

Volunteers participated for 8 days in the program Sensitizing students to community service

Adoption of a village for regular activities

Hejjala village has been adopted for conducting regular NSS activities

Orientation of students towards rural life styles and service orientation

NSS Valedictory Function 20/3/2015 Conclusion of NSS activities 100 students participated

Additional activities – Participation of students at various levels Participation of students in National

Integration Camp21-27/9/2014 Pushpa of II B.Com participated in the National

Integration Camp at Bangalore UniversityOne student participated

Participation of students - RD Parade, Oct 2014 Neethu S Participation of student in Pre-RD Camp One student participated

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Delhi Jan 2015 at Kerala from 1-10th Oct 2014RD parade camp at Delhi 31st Dec 2014 to 31st Jan 2015 – participated in RD parade

Participation of students – State RD Parade

13th -26th Jan 2015

9 students participated in state RD parade Nine students participated

Participation of students in University level camp

13-19th march 201525th -31 march 2015

Chaitra.V and Anita.V participated in the camp held at NSS Bhavan, Bangalore University

Sowmya.V and Chaitra participated in the camp held at NSS Bhavan, Bangalore University

Four students participated

Criteria IV : Infrastructure and learning resources

Installation of CCTV, P.A. System for the campus,

SPSS, video conferencing facility to interact with HEIs.

2014-15 4 CCTV cameras have been Installed in principals chamber, corridors , library and entrance

Security enabled

secured Wi-Fi connection for the campus

installed Installed in the ground and mezzanine floor Staff welfare

Criteria V: Student support and progression

Cultural, Literary and Sports Association

Structural changes in the Students’ Association – leaders for each forum

27-07-2014 Students were appointed as forum secretaries for all cells and forums

Leadership skill s training and development

Online elections to be introduced first time

Talents Exhibition to identify the talents of students

15/7/2014 Online election was conducted for election to students association

ICT enables processes and talents identified

Inauguration of Students’ 23/7/2014 Organized at 10.30. to 12.30 pm. Commencement of all

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Associationactivities

Celebration of National Festivals such as Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi and Republic Day

15th August, 2nd October 2014 and 26th January 2015

Celebrated Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi and Republic Day Sense of Patriotism in

students

Parents’ Meeting7th Marc h 2015

Organized parents meeting and counseled parents on handling the Teens and established Parents relation cell

Better relation s with stakeholders. Around 150 parents participated

Teachers Day Celebrations05-09-2014

Celebrations by students and management Strong bonding between students, teachers and management.

Inter-Class Cultural Competitions in various cultural events “ UTSAV” 22/9/2014

Various On-stage and Off-stage Competitions were conducted

Competitiveness of students

Inter- Collegiate Cultural Fest “ SOWRABHA” 6th and 7th and 8th

February2015Cultural exchange between colleges Inter-Institutional Interaction

and College Day celebrations Prize Distribution Day celebrations 01/04/2015

College Day and Prize Distribution Day celebrations to mark the closure of all activities Achievement motivation

Deepapradharanothsava Graduation Day 02/04/2015

Deepapradharanothsava – Passing on the traditional lamp of MLAFGCW from Seniors to juniors

Retention of culture of MLA FGCW and students as brand ambassadors

English Club

Theatre workshop for Students

16/08/2014 Yours truly theatre conducted theatre workshop All Students attended the workshop

Workshop on creativity, creative thinking

09/09/2014 Workshop on creativity for II B.Com students 150 students attended

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Inter-Class Competitions in Pick and Speak, Spell Bee, Creative Writing, Story Telling, Singing, News Reading and Scrabble.

Throughout the year The mentioned competitions were conducted Improvement in their language skills

Advanced English language training program

Throughout the year Training on spoken and communicative English Improvement in English

Kannada Club “ Ananya” and Hindi Club

Interclass Competition on Kannada liter-ature

Throughout the year The mentioned competitions were conducted Improvement in their language skills and writing and speaking skills

Collaborative program in association with Library Department - Exhibition

13th – 16th August 2014

Exhibition of the works of Jnanapeeta award win-ners In Kannada in collaboration with Library De-partment

Awareness among the students on the same

Poetry Writing and recitation to develop their creative writing skills in Kannada and Lecture programs on Kannada

26/09/2014 Sahitya and Jeevana- Lecture Poetry writing skills developed

Literary activity 19/02/2015 Gamaka vachana Knowledge about ga-makacachana

Hindi Diwas 17/09/2014 Celebration of Hindi Diwas and conducted inter-class competitions

Participation of students

Commerce Forum

Workshops on Quality Circles07/08/2014

Workshop conducted by – In-house Faculty Final B.Com students attended and learned about Quality circles

Workshops on Research Methodology 01/09/2014 and 6/9/2014

Workshop conducted by – In-house Faculty Final B.Com students attended

Workshop on Team Building 06/09/2014 Workshop conducted by – In-house Faculty Final B.Com students attended

Workshop on Time Management 12/09/2014 Workshop conducted by – In-house Faculty Final B.Com students attendedWorkshop on Listening skills 13/09/2014 Workshop conducted by – In-house Faculty Final B.Com students attended

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Industry – Institution Interface through Fac-tory Visits

03/09/2014 Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 10 students visited the factory and learned the processes

Inter-class competitions in essay writing, Mad Ads, Aptitude test, Group Discussion, Best Manager, Business Quiz, Role Play, Product Launch

Throughout the year The competitions were conducted for all students All the students benefitted and improved their skills

Training on Entrepreneurship development and EDP Program through students’ Daily Canteen Lecture program in Career opportunities in Commerce

29/09/2014 Inauguration of EDP cell and Lecture on Critical quality required for a career

III B.Com students

Placement Cell

Career guidance programs October 2014 Career guidance programs were organized 110 students attended and awareness about various ca-reers was created

Skill enhancement programs through Workshops on GD and Interview skills Development

October 2014 Orientation program on the working of retail in-dustrySeminar on Soft Skills and Aptitude

100 students attended. Aware-ness about retail Industry was created

20th March 2015 Workshop on Personality development and Corpo-rate Etiquette

120 students attended work-shop on Corporate Etiquette

January 2015 Seminar on Soft Skills and Aptitude 85 students attended seminar on soft skills

January 2015 Workshop on Employability skills 95 students attended Work-shop on Employability skills

4 February 2015 Seminar and training on GD and Interview skills Preparedness for GD and In-terview skills

Industry – Institution Interface Program (Careers )

February2015 Training for Career alternatives Awareness on career alterna-tives was created

3rd march 2015 Seminar on Alternative Careers in New Age In-dustries

Awareness on career alterna-tives was created fro about 100 students

4th March 2015 Career Opportunities for working professionals Awareness on Career Oppor-tunities

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Entrepreneurship skill enhancement program 11th february2015 Social Entrepreneur seminar Entrepreneurship skills devel-oped among 90 students

16th February 2015 Participation of students at the State level Seminar at MCC, Bangalore

Awareness about women en-trepreneurship

Internship to bridge the gap in skill sets of the students ( to be done during holidays)

December 2014 to February 2015

Participation of students in Future Group intern-ship program

20 students participated and got trained in retail industry work-ing

Coaching classes for competitive exams 18th march 2015 Seminar on Competitive exams Awareness on the different competitive exams

Off-Campus drives and On-Campus drives

Off – CampusAugust 2014 Infosys nil

January 2015 Concentrix 9/29 students selected14th March 2015 Cross Domains 20/40

On-Campus 31/1/2015 Jet king 27/53 selected5/2/2015 JP Morgan 20/83 selected12th February2015 Greet Technologies 6/71 selected23rd february2015 SDS Pathology India Pvt. Ltd. 65/71 selected24th february2015 First Source 5/83 selected25th february2015 Vertex Customer Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 61/61 selected27th february2015 IBM 1/66 selected +1/595th March 2015 Vee- Technologies 10/6012th March 2015 Ab-Vin 5/4531st March 2015 Narayani Holidays and Holiday Mantra 5/7

Counseling Forum

To Appoint a Part- Time Counselor for One- to- One and group Counseling Throughout the year Professional counselor appointed –

Smt Padmashree and for One- to- One and group Counseling was done

One- to – one counseling once a week

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To arrange In-House Workshop on “ Attitudes”

August 2014 Through the semester Positive attitude

To conduct Health Awareness programTo organize Workshop on “ Life Skills and Self Esteem”

September 2014 October 2014 Self Esteem in students

To hold Mentoring process on a regular basis (Action taken- at least once a month in 1st week )

First week of the month

Mentor mentee meetings were organized once a month

Better relations and improvement in behavior

Lecture on students issues 14/08/2014 Lecture on Student Counseling – Need of the Hour’

Awareness of issues and ways to handle them

Programs in collaboration with NIMHANS Nov. 2014 - January 2015

Pilot Study on “Youth Mental Health Behavior” -Survey in Bangalore (Phase I) Methodology and Questionnaire validation

Participation of 200 students

Women Empowerment Cell

Workshop on Gender Sensitization, Sexual Harassment at Workplace 07/08/2014 Workshop on Gender Sensitization

Sensitizing the students on gender equality

Lecture on Legal Awareness for Women 05/08/2014 Awareness on Scholarship for minority students I B.Com students09/02/2015 Inauguration of Equal opportunity cell and lecture

on Legal awareness I B.Com students

13/0 9/2014 Lecture on Indian Constitution and Human rights I B.Com studentsLecture 20/01/2015 Motivational Lecture by Alumna Sujatha I B.Com studentsWomen’s day 10/03/2015 International Women’s Day celebration by staff Staff of MLAFGCW

12/3/2015 Mobile application for women safety I B.Com studentsScreening of movies on “ Women Issues and Women Empowerment Throughout the year Throughout the year For all the students

EDP Cell

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Training on Entrepreneurship skills Throughout the year organized food stalls, clay modeling, saree

designing, EDP ProjectsIII B.Com students and students enrolled for EDP diploma course

Sports Activities

Selection of college teams and training of students for participation in inter-Collegiate/State Level / National Level tournaments

July to October 2014 Selection of college teams for inter-collegiate and state level competitions

6 teams were selected for Net ball, Volley ball, throw ball, chess, athletics, Kho-Kho and kabaddi.

Conduct of Inter-Class competitions in various games.

Throughout the year All interclass games such as table tennis, chess, caroms, volley ball, throw ball, Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Shuttle Badminton, Tennnicoit are conducted

More than 300 Students participated

Conduct of Annual Athletic meet 10th September 2014 Students participated in all the running, throwing and jumping and recreational games on the dayMarch past competition was conducted for all classes.

More than 300 Students participated

Conduct of recreational games for staff 10th September 2014 Recreational games were conducted during athletic meet

All the faculty participated

Inter-Collegiate competition organized in the college

6th and 7th and 8th

February2015Conducted Inter-Collegiate Carom competition for boys, girls and staff.

35 teams from various colleges participated

Yoga and Mediation Workshop 1 month program in March 2015

Yoga and Mediation Workshop was conducted for students

Around 25 students took part in the program

Regular Gym Activity for Physical fitness for students and staff

Throughout the year

Students and staff use the gym regularly Physical fitness

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Criteria VI : Governance, leadership and management

Strengthening the feedback mechanism and its implementation End of the semester Stakeholder feedback has been strengthened Action taken based on analysis

and report

Calendar of events to be ready before the commencement of the academic year Before the

commencement of the academic year

Prepared before the commencement of the academic year

Planned activities

Regular monitoring of students’ attendance through K2

End of the semester End of the semester Information to parents and moderate improvement in at-tendance

Criteria VII : Innovative Practices

Innovative process in teaching, learning through credit system

Throughout the year As per university guidelines

Experiential learning in some subjects Throughout the year Experiential learning through students’ run canteensRole plays and other experiential learning meth-ods used for effective learning

Better leaning, entrepren-eurship skills development,

To exhibit the charts which display measures to be observed for environmental protection

Throughout the year

To arrange lectures, workshops on environ-mental issues in the community

February 2015 Lectures and workshops were arranged for the community around the college highlighting health issues caused by environmental pollution, use of tobacco and other intoxicating substances

Active involvement of stu-dent volunteers

To organize street plays, drama, and other cultural activities based on environmental protection

19-08-2014 and August 2014

Activities on environmental protection were conducted as a part of Eco- Club and Exten-sion activities

Students developed a sense of contribution to society

Annexure I PART B

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IQAC ACTION TAKEN REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014-15

Area Action taken report Time line Date of execution

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Organizing remedial coaching classes for slow learners

September to October 2014March – April 2015

October 2014 and April 2015

Odd SemesterIFS, Corporate Advanced A/c, Financial Management, Cost AccountingEven SemesterRemedial classes in Advanced Financial Accounting, FA, QABD, FA, Corporate Accounting, Cost Management, Management Accounting, ABD and IFRS.

Improve pass % in practical subjects

Training on entrepreneurship skill development


August 2014 Role play, business plan presentation by students paper bag making training

Entrepreneurship skill development (partial)

Progressive and ICT enabled teaching methods


Throughout the year

PPTs, role play, case study analysis, Brain storming, GD, Team presentations etc.

Creative learning process

Intensive orientation and guidance for I semester students

July 2014 August 2014 PPT presentation and orientation for first B.Com students on institutional functioning and curriculum

Reduction in the failure rate

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Creation of Database of students and staff.

Beginning of the year

End of the year

Database of students and staff.created

facilitate placements

Installation of K2 software for administration and Computerization of Admission process/examination process through management software.

Ongoing throughout the year

Done throughout the year

Admission procedure systematized and computerized

System based administration in place

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Website to be updated regularly

During the year

Done periodicallyFi

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2014-15 for various portfolios through committees

Beginning of the year

Throughout the year

Proper allocation and utilisation of funds

Improvement in efficiency of operations

UGC and other grants applied for institutional needs

As per notifications received

As per notifications received

Applied for CPE Result awaited

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Organize book exhibition on “ Jnana Peet Awardees”

13th – 16th August 2014

As per sched-ule

Exhibition of the works of Jnanapeeta award winners In Kannada in collabora-tion with Library Department

Awareness created

Information Literacy Program for students

16/08/2014 Conducted by librarian Awareness created

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Evaluation of administrative activities

End of year End of academic year

Evaluation done at the end of the year Improved

Evaluation of sports activities End of year End of academic year

Evaluation done at the end of the year Scope for improvement exists

Evaluation of library services End of year End of academic year

Evaluation done at the end of the year More –e-journals to be included

Promotion of credit based co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

End of year End of academic year

Evaluation done at the end of the year Increase in Students’ participation

Strengthening of activities of various forums

Throughout the year

Throughout the year

Evaluation done at the end of the year Increase in Students’ participation

Regular monitoring of students’ attendance through K2

Throughout the year

End of semester

Evaluation done at the end of the year Improvement in attendance

Strengthening the Feedback mechanism

At the end of the semester

At the end of the semester

Feedback mechanism has been strength-ened

Improvement in institutional working

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Curriculum developmentPromotion of credit based co-curricular and extra-curricular activities

During the semester

Throughout the year

Implemented as per university guidelines

Large participation from students in all activities

Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Throughout the year

Throughout the year

ICT enabled methods and innovative methods of teaching followed

Teacher effectiveness and Better learning

Research , ConsultancyResearch projects by students

Throughout the year

February 2015

Students participated and presented papers at the state level

14 papers were presented , which enhanced their presentation skills

Internship programs for students during holidays

During vacation

November 2014 to February 2015

Students participated in internship with Future group to train in retail management

20 students of III B.Com participated in the program

Infrastructure and Learning ResourcesK2 Software to monitor students attendance, administration and evaluation

Throughout the year

Throughout the year

K2 Software was installed for students attendance, administration and evaluation systems

The process is being implemented, monitored and modifications are also in progress

Student SupportStrengthening all the forum activities

Throughout the year

Throughout the year

All forums have conducted activities un-der the forum as per plans

Holistic development of students

Alumni involvementTo use the service of alumni

During the year

During the year

Alumni were involved soft-skills train-ing, placement assistance, financial as-sistance etc.

Financial support and training assistance obtained

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Annexure IIStakeholder feedback analysis

Alumni Feedback AnalysisThe alumni play an important role in the institutions development. They meet once or twice during the year and conduct activities for the alumni. The feedback of the alumni is taken in one of the meetings. The alumni have expressed satisfaction with the overall working of the institution and the facilities provided. Their feedback is summarised below.

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Criteria Rating Interpretation Comment /Suggestion

1 Infrastructure 4 Very good Toilets can be maintained better

2 Teaching 5 Excellent Innovative methods can be used where ever possible

3 Extracurricular activities

4 Very good Participation of students can increase

4 NSS and Extension 2 Average Scope for improvement exists

5 Library and learning resources

4 Very good Students should utilize the services more

6 Activities of Alumni 2 Average should improve

7 Placement assistance 3 Good Can be improved

8 Sports activities 2 Average should be organized in a better way

Ratings excellent =5, very good =4, good= 3, average=2, poor=1.

Analysis of Student Feedback on Teaching It is the practice of the institution to obtain feedback from the students at the end of each semester to evaluate the teachers’ performance on various parameters and the consolidated analysis report is detailed below.

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Criteria Rating Interpretation Comment /Suggestions

1 Communication and audibility

3+ Very good Some teachers can improve in this area

2 Control of the class 3 Very Good Junior teachers need improvement in this area

3 Accessibility beyond class hours

4 Excellent -

4 Topic content 4 Excellent -5 Information beyond

curriculum4 Excellent -

6 Use of ICT methods 3 Very Good Scope for improvement exists in practical subjects

7 Innovative teaching methods 3 Very Good Scope for improvement exists8 Ability to motivate, inspire 3 Very Good Teachers can contribute more

in this area9 Completion of syllabus 4 Excellent -Ratings Excellent =4, Very good =3, Good= 2, Average=1.

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Parents’ Feedback Analysis

This feedback analysis is done after taking feedback from the parents at the Parents’ Meeting held during the year. Parents were asked to fill questionnaires (in English or regional language) relating to the institution’s working. The ratings have been summarized in the table below.

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Comment /Suggestions

1 Teaching 4 Excellent Appreciation for very good teaching

2 Fee structure 3 Very Good Instalment scheme may be introduced for ease in fee payment

3 Infrastructure 4 Excellent -

4 Placement Assistance 2 Good Placements cell can be strengthened

5 Co-curricular and Extracurricular activities

3 Very Good -

6 Reason for admitting wards

4 Excellent Safety and secured atmosphere

7 USP 4 Excellent Best in the locality 8 Scholarships 2 Good No. and Amount of scholarships

can be enhancedRatings Excellent =4, Very good =3, Good= 2, Average=1.

Employer Feedback Analysis

This feedback analysis is done after taking into consideration, the feedback given by the employers where our students are employed. The ratings have been averaged to give the below reported values.This feedback was taken from the employers after the students joined work and completed a minimum period of 6 months in the organisation.

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Criteria Rating Interpretation Comment /Suggestions

1 Communication skills 1 Average Lack of it may result in students losing out in the job market

2 Subject knowledge 3 Very Good -

3 Drive for learning 4 Very good Can improve4 Goal orientation 3 Good Needs improvement in this area5 Values and ethics 4 Excellent Students ethics and commitment

levels are good6 Confidence levels 3 Good Needs to build

7 Team work 3 Very good Can improve team spirit

8 Engagement levels 4 Excellent Engagement levels is appreciable

Ratings Excellent = 4, Very good =3, Good = 2, Average =1.

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Annexure III Infrastructure facilities in 2013-14 and 2014-15

M L A First Grade College for Women – Stock ReportSl.No

Descriptionof the Items

OpeningBalance on

01/04/14

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as on31.03.15

1 Pad Vending Machine ------- ------- First Floor 1

2Board { Black & White } B-4 / W-1 5 ------- -------

Library / G. Floor / Office Room 5

3 Bar Code Scanner 1 ------- ------- Library 14 Book Ends Large Size 100 ------- ------- Library 1005 Calculators 5 ------- ------- Office Room 56 Catalogue Cabinet 1 ------- ------- Library 17 Class Room Podiums 7 ------- ------- Class Rooms 7

8Ceramic Green Chalk Board [Room No.202

2 ------- ------- 202 Room / Office Room

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9 Computer Tables 56 ------- -------C/Lab (55) / Library

(1) 5610 Currency Counter 1 ------- ------- Office Room 111 Caller Id--EPABX 1 ------- ------- P / Room 1

12Cybernetyx --Smart Boards ------- 3 -------

A.V.Room / C.Lab / 202 Room 3

13 Revolving Chairs 24 ------- ------- O.Room / S.Room 2414 Desks 198 ------- ------- Class Rooms 19815 Diesel Generator 1 ------- ------- Office Room 116 Display Racks 2 ------- ------- Library 217 Fans 118 ------- ------- Class Rooms 11818 Fax 1 ------- ------- Principal Room 119 Fix Graph Board 1 ------- ------- Office Room 120 Fridge (Refrigerator) 1 ------- ------- Staff Room 121 Hanging Board 16 ------- ------- Class Rooms 16

22 High Back Chairs 2 ------- -------Principal Room /

O.Room 223 Gym 1 ------- ------- Sports Room 1

24Internet Security Software 2 ------- ------- O.Room(1) / C.Lab (1) 2

25 Key Stand 1 ------- ------- Office Room 126 Library Rack 2 ------- ------- Library 2

27 LCD Projector 8 5 -------

Auditorium / 202/ A.V.Room / C.Lab

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28LCD Logic projector Screen 1 ------- ------- Auditorium 1

29 LCD Projector Screen Manual Pull Down

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7 ------- ------- All Class Rooms (6) A.V. Room (1)

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30 LED Monitor's - Computer's

89 7 ------- C.Lab (54) / Office(6) / S.Room(14) /

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31 Laptop's 6 1 ------- Staff and office 732 Mike Set 2 ------- ------- Auditorium 2

33Metal Chairs[3 Seators] 32 ------- -------

Library (20) / O.Room (12) 32

34Metal Chairs [2 Seators] 10 ------- ------- S. Room 10

35 Metal Chairs[Single] 25 ------- ------- Library 25

36Movable Stand [Notice Board] 2 ------- ------- Office Room 2

37 Mounting Rack 1 ------- ------- Office Room 1

38Notice Boards & Stand 14 ------- -------

Class Room / O.Room / P.Room 14

39 Name Boards 2 ------- ------- Principal Room 240 OHP Screen 1 ------- ------- Staff Room 141 Oven 1 ------- ------- Staff Room 142 Paper Stand 4 ------- ------- Library 443 Printer [Color] 2 ------- ------- Office Room / C.Lab 244 Printer [Black] 10 ------- ------- Office Room(5) /

C.Lab(1) / Library(2)/ S.Room (1) / Principal(1)

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45Plastic Chairs Without Arms 310 ------- ------- Auditorium 310

46Plastic Chairs With Arms 12 ------- ------- Auditorium 12

47 Plastic Table 10 ------- ------- Class Room 10

48 Phones 3 ------- -------O.Room(2) / P.Room(1) 3

49 Photo Display Panel 1 ------- ------- Library 150 Portable Drive 1 ------- ------- Office.Room 1

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52 Roll -Up- Stand 2 ------- ------- O.Room 2

53 Steel Almeria's 24 ------- -------Library(10) & other

places(14) 2454 Steel Racks 3 ------- ------- Library/A.V.Room 355 Scanner 2 ------- ------- O.Room (1) / C.lab 256 Steel Stools 54 ------- ------- C.Lab 5457 Suggestion Box 1 ------- ------- Second Floor 158 Soft Pin Notice

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59Server -- NHP Proliant 1 ------- ------- O.Room 1

60Stereo Head Phone MIC 54 ------- ------- Computer Lab 54

61Stainless Steel Chair -- 3 Seators 8 ------- -------

Outside Principal Office & College

F.Entrance 862 Sofa Set ( 9 Seators ) 1 ------- ------- Principal Room 163 Tables 20 ------- ------- Library / C.Lab 2064 Telephone Stand 1 ------- ------- Principal Room 1

65 Television 2 ------- -------A.V.Room / Reading

Room 266 Teakwood Teapoy 1 ------- ------- Principal Room 1

67 U.P.S Battery 7 6 -------

C.Lab(2) / Office Room (2) / Library (2)/

S.Room(1) / C.Rooms(6) 13

68 Vaccum Cleaner 1 ------- ------- Library 169 Wooden Chairs 1 ------- ------- Library 1

70 Wall Clocks 4 ------- -------

Office(1) / Principal(1) / Library(1) /

Auditorium(1) 471 Wooden Platforms 7 ------- ------- Class Room 7

72Water Cooler [ Aqua Guard ] 1 ------- ------- Second Floor 1

73 Welcome Board 1 ------- ------- Office Room 1

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74Work Station Name Plate 20 ------- ------- Office / Staff Room 20

75Wooden Teapoy with Glass 1 ------- ------- Principal Room 1

76 W.B.Pad with D.Pen ------- 1 ------- O.Room 1

77 Xerox Machine 3 ------- -------

Office Room (1) / Library (1) / Samaj

Office (1) 3

Annexure III- Details of the Building

Total built-up area 40000 SFTBasement 10000 SFTAuditorium 10000 SFTPrincipal Room 1250 SFTConference Room 1250 SFTLibrary 5000 SFTReading Room 2500 SFTComputer Lab 2500 SFTStaff Room 3000 SFTA.V. Room 2000 SFTOffice Room 2500 SFTClass Room -- 6 Nos 745 SFT each

--- 1 No 600 SFT --- 1 No 950 SFTPlacement Room 1 No 120 SFTIQAC Room 1 No 120 SFTCounseling Room 1 No 150 SFTSports 2 Nos 255 SFT eachMini Gym 1 No. 600 SFT

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7. Best Practices of the Institution

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The college believes in Empowerment and Holistic Development of women students through Excellence in Education and in this direction, all efforts are taken to ensure the students are provided enough opportunities to development themselves and become worthy and contributing citizens to nation building in the long run. The Institution is also known for its culture and has been following certain best practice s even to this day. Some of the best practices are highlighted below.

1. Quality Circles : Establishment and successful functioning of Quality Circles for Admin., Physical Education Department, Library Language and Commerce Department

2. Deepapradhanotsava- The traditional passing of the lampThe goal of the institution is to retain and uphold the culture and tradition of the college and the philosophy behind its working. In this context, the college organises a mega event known as “Deepa pradhanotsava” – Deepa pradhanothsava is a solemn occasion wherein the final year students hand over the lamp which represents the culture & tradition of our college to the juniors. On this occasion, the students who have excelled in academics, cultural and sports are felicitated. Awards, cash prizes and Endowment prizes are distributed to the deserving candidates.

3. Awards and recognitions for outstanding students: The Alumni, management and institution together contribute financially and award students for their outstanding achievement in academics and extracurricular activities. It helps motivate the students to excel in all endeavours.

4. International Women’s’ Day is celebrated through women empowerment cell & the Red Cross

5. Upholding Indian culture and values, Ethnic Day, Saraswathi Puja, Ganesha Puja and National Festivals and many more festivals are organized every year.

6. Friendly and cordial relationships among students and between students and teachers -Senior students help the juniors with studies and sharing of other skill-sets. Similarly students share a good rapport with the teachers and hence the programs and activities are conducted without any hiccups.

Other Best Practices followed by the college

i. Common Assembly at the start of the dayii. Adoption of Hejjala Village and rendering social service activities as a part of institutional social

responsibilityiii. Attendance tracking system for the students using K2 iv. Language proficiency training to students v. Celebration of National Festivals – Independence day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Republic Day in

association with sister Institutionsvi. Birthday celebration of the teaching and non-teaching staff.

vii. Cultural programme by the teachers for students and parents and communityviii. Career guidance and counselling for current students and alumni

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