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Guidelines for the Creation of the

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Submission of Annual Quality Assurance

Report (AQAR) in Accredited Institutions (Revised in October 2013)

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCILAn Autonomous Institution of the University Grants CommissionP. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 1

NAACVISION

To make quality the defining element of higher education in India through a combination of self

and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.

MISSION

To arrange for periodic assessment and accreditation of institutions of higher education or units thereof, or specific academic programmes or projects;

To stimulate the academic environment for promotion of quality of teaching-learning and research in higher education institutions;

To encourage self-evaluation, accountability, autonomy and innovations in higher education;

To undertake quality-related research studies, consultancy and training programmes, and

To collaborate with other stakeholders of higher education for quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance.

Value FrameworkTo promote the following core values among the HEIs of the country:

Contributing to National Development Fostering Global Competencies among Students Inculcating a Value System among Students Promoting the Use of Technology Quest for Excellence


Contents

Page Nos.1. Introduction ...... 4

2. Objective ...... 4

3. Strategies ...... 4

4. Functions ...... 5

5. Benefits ...... 5

6. Composition of the IQAC ...... 5

7. The role of coordinator ...... 6

8. Operational Features of the IQAC ...... 6

9. Monitoring Mechanism ...... 7

10. Mandatory submission of AQAR by NAAC ...... 7

11. The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC ...... 8

Part – A

11. Details of the Institution ...... 9

12. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 12

Part – B

13. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 14

14. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 15

15. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 17

16. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 20

17. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 22

18. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 24

19. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 27

20. Abbreviations ...... 29

___________________________Document revised by: Dr. Ganesh Hegde, Deputy Adviser and B. S. Ponmudiraj, Deputy Adviser, NAAC


Guidelines for the Creation of theInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

and Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

in Accredited Institutions

IntroductionIn pursuance of its Action Plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the institution’s system and work towards realisation of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions. For this, during the post-accreditation period, it will channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its holistic academic excellence.

The guidelines provided in the following pages will guide and facilitate the institution in the creation and operation of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The work of the IQAC is the first step towards internalization and institutionalization of quality enhancement initiatives. Its success depends upon the sense of belongingness and participation it can inculcate in all the constituents of the institution. It will not be yet another hierarchical structure or a record-keeping exercise in the institution. It will be a facilitative and participative voluntary system/unit/organ of the institution. It has the potential to become a vehicle for ushering in quality enhancement by working out planned interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality like the “Quality Circles” in industries.

Objective The primary aim of IQAC is

To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.

To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

StrategiesIQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for


a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks;

b) The relevance and quality of academic and research programmes;

c) Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society;

d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;

e) The credibility of evaluation procedures;

f) Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure and services;

g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad.

FunctionsSome of the functions expected of the IQAC are:

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

b) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;

c) Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;

d) Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education;e) Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related

themes and promotion of quality circles;f) Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement; g) Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities,

including adoption and dissemination of best practices;h) Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of

maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality;i) Development of Quality Culture in the institution;j) Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and

parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC.

Benefits IQAC will facilitate / contribute

a) Ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement;

b) Ensure internalization of the quality culture;b) Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and

institutionalize all good practices;


c) Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;d) Act as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs; e) Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication.

Composition of the IQACIQAC may be constituted in every institution under the Chairmanship of the Head of the institution with heads of important academic and administrative units and a few teachers and a few distinguished educationists and representatives of local management and stakeholders.

The composition of the IQAC may be as follows:1. Chairperson: Head of the Institution

2. A few senior administrative officers

3. Three to eight teachers

4. One member from the Management

5. One/two nominees from local society, Students and Alumni

6. One/two nominees from Employers /Industrialists/stakeholders

7. One of the senior teachers as the coordinator/Director of the IQAC

The composition of the IQAC will depend on the size and complexity of the institution. It helps the institutions in planning and monitoring. IQAC also gives stakeholders or beneficiaries a cross-sectional participation in the institution’s quality enhancement activities. The guidelines given here are only indicative and will help the institutions for quality sustenance activities.

The membership of such nominated members shall be for a period of two years. The IQAC should meet at least once in every quarter. The quorum for the meeting shall be two-third of the total number of members. The agenda, minutes and Action Taken Reports are to be documented with official signatures and maintained electronically in a retrievable format.

It is necessary for the members of the IQAC to shoulder the responsibilities of generating and promoting awareness in the institution and to devote time for working out the procedural details. While selecting these members several precautions need to be taken. A few of them are listed below:

It is advisable to choose persons from various backgrounds who have earned respect for integrity and excellence in their teaching and research. Moreover, they should be aware of the ground realities of the institutional environment. They should be known for their commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning.

It would be appropriate to choose as senior administrators, persons in charge of institutional services such as library, computer center, estate, student welfare, administration, academic tasks, examination and planning and development.


The management representative should be a person who is aware of the institution’s objectives, limitations and strengths and is committed to its improvement. The local society representatives should be of high social standing and should have made significant contributions to society and in particular to education.

The role of coordinatorThe role of the coordinator of the IQAC is crucial in ensuring the effective functioning of all the members. The coordinator of the IQAC may be a senior person with expertise in quality aspects. She/he may be a full-time functionary or, to start with, she/he may be a senior academic /administrator entrusted with the IQAC as an additional responsibility. Secretarial assistance may be facilitated by the administration. It is preferable that the coordinator may have sound knowledge about the computer, its various functions and usage for effective communication.

Operational Features of the IQACQuality assurance is a by-product of ongoing efforts to define the objectives of an institution, to have a work plan to achieve them and to specify the checks and balances to evaluate the degree to which each of the tasks is fulfilled. Hence devotion and commitment to improvement rather than mere institutional control is the basis for devising procedures and instruments for assuring quality. The right balance between the health and growth of an institution needs to be struck. The IQAC has to ensure that whatever is done in the institution for “education” is done efficiently and effectively with high standards. In order to do this, the IQAC will have to first establish procedures and modalities to collect data and information on various aspects of institutional functioning.

The coordinator of the IQAC and the secretary will have a major role in implementing these functions. The IQAC may derive major support from the already existing units and mechanisms that contribute to the functions listed above. The operational features and functions discussed so far are broad-based to facilitate institutions towards academic excellence and institutions may adapt them to their specific needs.

Monitoring MechanismThe institutions need to submit yearly the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC. A functional Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) are the Minimum Institutional Requirements (MIR) to volunteer for second, third or subsequent cycle’s accreditation. During the institutional visit the NAAC peer teams will interact with the IQACs to know the progress, functioning as well quality sustenance initiatives undertaken by them.

The Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) may be the part of the Annual Report. The AQAR shall be approved by the statutory bodies of the HEIs (such as Syndicate, Governing Council/Board) for the follow up action for necessary quality enhancement measures.


The Higher Education Institutions (HEI) shall submit the AQAR regularly to NAAC. The IQACs may create its exclusive window on its institutional website and regularly upload/ report on its activities, as well as for hosting the AQAR.

The NAAC Accredited institutions need to submit only the soft copy as word file (.doc/.docx) through e-mail ([email protected]). The file name needs to be submitted with Track ID of the institution and College Name. For example MHCOGN16601-Samudra Arts and Science College, Taliamegu-Maharashtra.doc or EC_32_A&A_143 dated 3-5-2004-Samudra Arts and Science College, Taliamegu-Maharashtra.doc. The Higher Education Institutions need not submit the printed/hard copy to NAAC. The acknowledgements would be sent to the institutions through e-mail.

Mandatory Submission of AQAR by IQACSo far submission of AQARs was not a Mandatory requirement for Institutions applying to NAAC 2nd and subsequent cycles of Assessment and Accreditation (A&A). It has now been decided by the Executive committee of NAAC that regular submission of AQARs should be made mandatory for 2nd and subsequent cycles of accreditation.

In view of the decision of Executive Committee of NAAC the following will be the pre-requisites for submission of LOI for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) opting for 2nd

and subsequent cycles of A& A with effect from 16th September 2016:

Having a functional IQAC.The minutes of IQAC meeting and compliance to the decisions should be uploaded on the

institutional website. Mandatory submission of AQARs on a regular basis for institutions undergoing the second

and subsequent cycles of Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC.Upload the AQAR’s on institutional website for access to all stakeholders.


mailto:[email protected]

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQACAll NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A1. Details of the Institution1.1 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:


04935-241087, 243087

MARY MATHA ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGE

VEMOM P O

MANANTHAVADY

WAYANAD

KERALA

KERALA

670645

[email protected]

Dr SAVIO JAMES V

09495591932

04935 241087

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of

Accreditation

Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B++ 83.5% 2006 2006-112 2nd Cycle A 3.01 2014 2014-193 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle

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


www.marymathacollege.org

02/03/2006

[email protected]

http://marymathacollege.org/iqac/reports

Dr P K PRASADAN

09847803136

EC/ 38/101 Dated 02/02/2006

KLCOGN12613

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

1.9 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 (I) 20/10/2013 (2012-13)i. AQAR (II) 20/10/2014 (2013-14)

ii. AQAR (III) 20/10/2017 (2014-15)

1.10 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 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)


2015-16

X XX

X

X X X

X

X

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

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

2.1 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


Nil

Nil

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NA

NO

NO

NO

01

01

00

01

08

KANNUR UNIVERSITY

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members 1414144

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 28

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

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 Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

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 *

2.15. The academic Master Plan was revised by IQAC and was placed before the College Council for discussion and recommendation for implementation. As per the


Coordinated the departments for co curricular and extra curricular activities.

Enhancing the overall quality of the institution

02

01

01

53

15

14

21

9 8

1 1

recommendations of the Council, the Institution implemented the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules as envisaged in the Academic Master Plan.

Based on the plan and the University schedule, the Institution prepared the Academic Calendar which includes teaching schedule, proposed dates of various curricular & co-curricular activities and common internal evaluation tests for the year.

All academic & extra-curricular events, and club activities are organized in consultation with the IQAC with the support of teachers, administrative staff and students. At the end of every academic year the Principal and the teaching faculty meet for an evaluation of the academic activities of the year. Schedules for teaching, conduct of examinations, conduct of Seminars, Workshops and other curricular & co-curricular activities of the year are critically evaluated and each faculty presents before the community their suggestions for the betterment and plans for major academic programmes for the next year.

The Institution communicates its quality assurance policy, mechanisms and outcomes to various stakeholders through the following ways:

College Website, College Calendar, College Prospectus, Periodic NewslettersMeetings at various levels: Department level, College level, University meetings and Public meeting

Plan of Action Achievements

Interacting with Heads of Departments

Interacting with Mentors and Class Representatives

Interacting with Research and Development Cell

Conducting Annual Internal Quality Audit (Academic Audit).

Promoting ICT enabled Teaching-Learning Processes.

Tapping of Innovative Ideas of Faculty and Students.

Arranging Training Programmes for the Administrative Staff.

Ensuring the contributions of Parent Teacher Association (PTA) in the enrichment of academic activities.

o Heightened the level of clarity and focus in the Institutional Functioning towards Quality Enhancement.

o Facilitated Internalization of the Quality Culture.

o Enhancement and integration among the Various Activities of the Institution and Institutionalization of many Best Practices could be achieved

o Established a sound basis for decision-making to improve Institutional Functioning.

o Evident Qualitative Changes in the Institution in the teaching learning processes, research activities, infrastructure development, student support activities,


Ensuring the Preparation of the Term-wise Teaching Plan and Research Activities.

Promoting Participatory Learning.

Promoting Soft Skills / Employability Skills among students.

Promoting Mentoring System.

Promoting Student Oriented Activities.

Ensuring students’ Participation in Decision Making

Collecting Multi-cornered Feedback

Ensuring of the proper functioning of the Training and Placement Cell

updating and strengthening of administrative activities etc could be achieved.

o Internal Communication in the Institution has been greatly improved.

o Mentoring system has been made very effective in all Departments.

o Participation of students in all management categories of College administration has been ensured

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken


Decisions Taken Status of Implementation

To explore the possibilities of procuring financial support from various funding agencies

An amount of Rs. 650000 (Rupees Sixty Five Lakhs lakhs only) has been received from UGC during the XII Plan apart from the research fund received from funding agencies like DST, KSCSTE , UGC, etc.

To improve the library facilities including infrastructure.

A project worth one crore was submitted to The University Grant Comission for the construction of a new two storied library block.

To improve the present infrastructure of the institution.

Construction work is going on for the staff quarters-cum-guest house complex.

To get recognition as a College with a potential for excellence.

A proposal was prepared and forwarded to the UGC for getting the Potential for Excellence status.

To get a sports hostel for women athletes.

A proposal has been forwarded for obtaining a sports hostel along with stipends for women volleyball players and women athletes to Kerala Sports Council.

To commission the IGNOU Centre in the College. in this academic year.

Centre was inaugurated on 11 June 2015.

To get sanctioned more academic programmes by the University.

Application was forwarded to Kannur University for sanctioning UG Programme in Botany and PG Programmes in English, Commerce and Zoology.

To explore the possibility of getting the public transport facility extended to the College Campus

Both the State Transport and Private Bus Operators have been contacted. The problems have been rectified to a certain extent with the cooperation of the Private Bus Operators.

Toilet Facility for the girl students needs to be increased by constructing additional toilets

An additional Toilet Block consisting of six units with napkin incinerators and washbasins has been constructed

X

X

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 3 0 0 0PG 2 1 1 0UG 7 1 1 0PG Diploma 0 0 0 0Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0

Diploma 0 0 0 0

Certificate 0 0 0 0

Others Nil Nil Nil Nil

Total 12 2 2 0

Interdisciplinary 0 0 0 0Innovative 0 0 0 0

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

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

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

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure


Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 9

Trimester 0

Annual 0

X X X

X

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.


Syllabi of all UG programmes have been revised by the Affiliating

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 Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/

01 10 10Presented papers 1 0 0Resource Persons 0 05 02

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


Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

25 13 12 0 0

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

01 01

12

Creative temperament, critical thinking, innovative aptitude, learning skills etc. among the student community are inculcated through various programmes.

Teachers are encouraged to engage classes with an objective to develop research aptitudes such as objective outlook, spirit of enquiry, truthfulness and integrity, inventiveness, accuracy and precision, avoiding hasty conclusions on insufficient data, respect for the opinions of others among the students.

Students are encouraged to utilize the Library and Internet Facilities to the maximum extent.

Students are guided to participate in Seminars/Workshops/ Surveys etc. and to actively involve in Debates/Group Discussions/Panel Discussions etc.

Students are taken to Research Institutions and/or Industries as a part of their study tour and thereby providing them ample opportunities to interact with experts in various fields and exposure to such establishments.

They are motivated to analyse Case Studies, Social & Environmental issues, etc.

13

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

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

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

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %BA Functional English

35 3 60.1 50.1 2 74.29

BSc Mathematics

33 60.60 27.27 9.09 Nil 76.47

BSc Zoology 31 12.9 74.19 9.67 Nil 96.77BSc Computer Science

30 10 66 14 Nil 90

B Com 46 17.39 65.21 8.69 6.52 98BSc Chemistry 28 14.28 28.57 56.1 Nil 100%MSc Maths 11 45.45 27.27 Nil Nil 77.77

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

As usual in the beginning of the academic year, College Council and IQAC members sit together to evaluate the Academic Master Plan of the College and discuss the changes to bring according to the new situations and make amendments accordingly. The College Council comprises of the Principal, IQAC Co-ordinator, Heads of Major and Physical Education Departments, representatives of complementary courses and languages, elected Teacher Representatives and Librarian as members. Before the College Council IQAC presents the Academic Master Plan and places it for discussion and recommendation for implementation. As per the recommendations of the Council, the Institution implements the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules as envisaged in the Academic Master Plan.


201

Institution is bound to follow the guidelines stipulated by the affiliating

All perman

83%

12 01

At the end of every Academic Year the Principal and the Teaching Faculty meet for an evaluation of the academic activities of the year. Schedules for teaching, conduct of examinations, conduct of Seminars, Workshops and other curricular & co-curricular activities of the year are critically evaluated and each Faculty presents before the community their suggestions for the betterment and plans for major academic Programmes for the next year.

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) formulates monitors and internalizes the quality enhancement measures of the College. IQAC plays an important role in academic planning and execution of various programmes.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher courses 01

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 02

HRD programmes 04

Orientation programmes 05

Faculty exchange programme 0

Staff training conducted by the university 01

Staff training conducted by other institutions 01

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 03

Others

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Number of Vacant

Positions

Number of permanent

positions filled during the Year

Number of positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 16 0 0 0

Technical Staff 1 0 0 0


Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 2 1 Nil 2Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Rs. 30,77,660

Rs 8,22,800

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 4 2 0 5Outlay in Rs. Lakhs


Research Committee, functioning from 2006 onwards in the Institution monitors and addresses the issues related to research. The Committee motivates the faculty to promote research, coordinate research activities of different Departments and to inculcate a research culture among the academic community. IQAC monitors and evaluates the activities of the Research Committee periodically.

IQAC has given directions to the teaching faculty to promote the research climate in the College by organizing short term programmes for methodology and research techniques.

IQAC encourages the teachers to get actively involved in the popularization of science programmes being organized within and outside the campus. Many teachers of this institution are Resource Persons in different areas of knowledge.

The Institution encourages its staff to engage in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental research activities and resource sharing. In spite of the limitations of an undergraduate College and with only two Research Centres, the Institution ensures optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the Institution by staff and students.

IQAC inculcates scientific temper among students so as to enable them to discuss and argue over established norms, laws and theories, and feel free to put the views across without fear of being ridiculed or rejected. The institution keeps in mind that students by their very nature seek logic, question all that they observe, and believe in applying their knowledge to practical use.

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 09 07 00Non-Peer Review Journals 00 03 00e-Journals 00 00 00Conference proceedings 01 03 00

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grantsanctioned

Received

Major projects Nil Nil Nil NilMinor Projects 2 years UGC 6,55,000 Interdisciplinary Projects NA NA NA NAIndustry sponsored NA NA NA NAProjects sponsored by the University/ College NA NA NA NA

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

NA NA NA NAAny other(Specify) NA NA NA NATotal NA NA

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)


Nil

0.5-

3

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil Nil Nil

NilNil

1

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences

organized by the Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

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

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

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


Level International

National State University College

Number 01 18Sponsoring agencies

UGC

Type of Patent Number

National Applied NilGranted Nil

International Applied NilGranted Nil

Commercialised Applied NilGranted Nil

Total International

National State University Dist College

Nil

13

Ni 01 Ni

Nil

4

15

3

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

JRF SRF 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:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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

NSS

Construction of a house for a poor family


2 Nil Nil Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

NilNil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Nil Nil

Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund

Total

Campus area 18 Acres Nil Nil NilClass rooms 19 Nil NA NA

Laboratories 07 Nil NA

Seminar Halls 01 Nil NA NA

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

Nil Nil NA NA

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

Nil Nil NA NA

4.2 Computerization of administration and library


LIBRARY The library has an Open Access System. Automation of the Library is completed with KOHA Software. The Borrower Facility is completely computerized with Bar Code Reader for book

issue and return. The use of ID Cards adds further security. The books are housed in well maintained stacks. Internet facility is provided to all students and faculty in the library, free of cost. Twelve Systems are set apart in NRC for students and staff. Two Systems are provided exclusively for the Catalogue Search (OPAC) in the

Library. Students have access to Library and Internet from 9am to 4.30 pm. Access to INFLIBNET is made available.

ADMINISTRATION

Admission Processing System-Automation at Office Students Information System-Automation S/W at office Computer Aided Evaluation System- Automation S/W at office Five desktops and two laptops Five LASER Printers

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. No. Value

Text Books 12,000 48,09,200

950 Text Books

12,000 48,09,200

Reference Books 1032 10,32,000

33 Reference Books

1032 10,32,000

e-Books Nil Nil Nil e-Books Nil NilJournals 25 45,000 5 Journals 25 45,000

e-Journals Nil Nil Nil e-Journals

Nil Nil

Digital Database Nil Nil Nil Digital Database

Nil Nil

CD & Video Nil Nil Nil CD & Video

Nil Nil

Others (popular magazines)

10 10,000 5 Others (popular magazines)

10 10,000

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer

s

Computer Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer Centres

Office

Depart-

ments

Others

Existing

142 PC

12 Lap top

83 Facility in all computers

20 in NRC

NA 5 desktops2 laptops

35 (Class rooms + Staff rooms)

32 (Manager, Principal, Library, Office, AVR, IQAC

Added 19 19 In all


computers

Total 173 102

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

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

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

Total :


Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression


IQAC devised and implemented effectively the following strategies to enhance awareness about student support services in the college:

Orientation to given to the Fresher’s about the facilities provided by the College, the various curricular, co curricular and extra-curricular programmes and about the different associations, forums and the clubs.

Bridge Course for first year UG students

Identifying and Categorizing the newly admitted students into Advanced, Average and Slow Learners

Peer-group Learning in which Advanced Learners are grouped with Slow Learners

Remedial Classes to Slow Learners, and challenging assignments, encouragement for participating in competitions for Advanced Learners

Holistic Evaluation of students through regular class tests, end term examinations, assignments, seminars and viva-voce

Formal and Informal Feedback on student performance to parents

Experiential Learning through experiments, student projects, field trips, study tours, interaction with the tribal community, visit to national institutes, heritage centres etc.

Continuous evaluation through test papers, assignments and seminars

Weaker students are given personalized care

Brighter students are encouraged to do advanced work

Holistic Evaluation of students through regular class tests, end term

examinations, assignments, seminars and viva-voce

Formal and Informal Feedback on student performance to parents

Experiential Learning through experiments, student projects, field trips,

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio Dropout %

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


UG PG Ph. D. Others719 64 4

No % No %

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total

The College has a Career Guidance and Placement Cell. Thirty Six students have

already been selected for placements through campus selection.

The Career and Guidance Cell of the College regularly conducts Coaching Classes for

entry into various services. The Programme has been partially funded by UGC.

65 former students of the College have qualified SET, 11 UGC NET, and four GATE

exams.

The Institution provides Academic Counselling, mainly through the Mentoring

System. Mentors of this institution are good listeners, able to offer honest and

constructive criticism and willing to compliment the pupils’ accomplishments.

The Institution offers Add On/Open Courses in Communicative English and Computer

Literacy for the students of all Departments.

An Entrepreneurship Club is also functioning in the college, which conducts

Programmes to develop entrepreneurial skills among the students.

The Main Objectives of the Club are:

To create awareness about the need of entrepreneurship in Kerala

0

Nil

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance


Career Guidance Cell

The College has a Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) which functions with the following objectives:

To provide employment information.

To provide information on various courses of higher studies in India and abroad.

To render vocational guidance to students individually and in groups.

To acquaint the students about Self – Employment Programmes.

To assist students looking for international placements.

To motivate and counsel students about industry practices to make them equipped to meet the challenges in the job market.

To orient the students for prospective entrance examinations, interviews, group discussions etc.

To organize Workshops and Seminar on latest trends.

CGPC in the Institution has a structured mechanism to cater to the career requirements of students.

CGPC has a furnished room with Internet connectivity and study materials (Books, CDs, Printed Notes, and Model Question Papers etc.).

CGPC conducts weekly training classes for Competitive Exams like Bank Clerical, Probationary Officers, MAT, PSC Tests etc.

719

23

Nil

65

Nil

04 Nil

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

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities


These being a co-ed institution, both male and female students jointly participate in classes and other activities. We ensure

719

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports : State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents Amount

Financial support from institution 24 16,500

Financial support from government 247 11,72,500

Financial support from other sources - -

Number of students who received International/ National recognitions

203 7,88,500

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: _____12_________________________________


Nil

Nil

Nil

8 Nil22

7 Nil Nil

Nil

Nil Nil

Nil Ni

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

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


Vision: Holistic development of students with a sound intellectual, physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual maturity that will pave the way for a truly democratic, secular and equitable social order

The Institution has a management Information System

The Board of Governors (BOG) is the highest hierarchical body of the Institution which comprises of sixteen members including the Patron, the Manager (President of the BOG), the Principal (Secretary to the BOG), the Deputy Director of the Collegiate Education, the Co-ordinator of the IQAC, Representatives of the Faculty, Local Self Government Bodies and other Stakeholders.

In consultation with the Board of Governors, the IQAC prepares Academic and Infrastructure Master Plan and place them before the respective committees, the Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC), and the College Council (CC) for discussion and recommendation for implementation. The IDC comprises of

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning


The Institution follows the Curriculum designed by the University. In the beginning of each Semester the Principal directs the HODs to hold the

Department Level Meetings to schedule and chalk out the Action Plans for the effective implementation of the Curriculum.

At the Department Level, the HODs schedule the workload in consultation with the faculty for the effective implementation of the prescribed Curriculum.

It is the responsibility of the individual teachers to see that the Curriculum is implemented effectively in the classroom.

Periodic Monitoring and Evaluation is done at the Department Level. Examples:

There is a system of collecting and consolidating the Absentees Slips daily. The number of classes taken by individual faculty is being displayed on the Staff Notice Board on a regular basis. The Principal monitors the system periodically.

Effective functioning of the Mentoring System ensures the continuous monitoring of Student-Progress.

Remedial Classes are arranged for the needy. The consolidated reports of the Continuous Evaluation, countersigned by the

Principal are regularly being sent to the University. In order to check the effectiveness of implementation, the Stakeholders’

Feedback is collected to modify/alter the implemented strategies, if needed. All the necessary infrastructural facilities (including ICT) for effective

teaching learning are provided by the Institution. Individual faculty members have the freedom to select the library books to be

purchased for the Central Library.

Teaching & LearningSpecific strategies are formulated at the beginning of the year based on the evaluation made at the end of the previous year:

Orientation for Fresher’s Bridge Course for first year UG students Identifying and Categorizing the newly admitted students into Advanced,

Average and Slow Learners Peer-group Learning in which Advanced Learners are grouped with Slow

Learners Remedial Classes to Slow Learners, and challenging assignments,

encouragement for participating in competitions for Advanced Learners Holistic Evaluation of students through regular class tests, end term

examinations, assignments, seminars and viva-voce Formal and Informal Feedback on student performance to parents Experiential Learning through experiments, student projects, field trips,

study tours, interaction with the tribal community, visit to national institutes, heritage centres etc.

Effective Mentoring and Personal Counselling Coaching for Minority Students Interactive Sessions /Workshops/Discussions with

Experts/Academicians/Alumni Certificate Courses, Add-on Course and Career-oriented Programmes ICT support through the Central Library, NRC, Digital/Smart Classrooms,

Audiovisual Hall and Language Lab Teaching Plan, Work-done Diary and Academic Calendar

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management


With the introduction of CCCS by the University, we have a rigorous and transparent Internal Evaluation System in place. The various components in the system are: Periodic Test Papers, Assignments, Seminars and regularity in Attendance.

Research & Development

The Institution promotes research and development through the following strategies:

The Institution provides ICT enabled technologies for enhancing teaching effectiveness.

The Network Resource Centre in the College provides ample opportunities for

Human Resource Management

The following are the quality improvement strategy of the Institution for human resource Management:

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes NAAC Yes University

Administrative Yes NAAC Yes Management

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

For UG Programmes Yes No


Teaching 6Non teaching 8Students 6

The process of recruitment of Teaching and administrative is made strictly adhering to the rules and norms stipulated by the Kerala State Govt, Affiliating University and University Grants Commission. The College Management never

Industry interaction: In order to promote Institute-Industry Interface, the College has constituted an Entrepreneurial Club

Admissions to all UG and PG Programmes are based strictly on Merit; there is no Common Entrance Test for admissions.

The norms and guidelines of the Government and the University, including

X

N

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


The summary of feedbacks obtained from various stakeholders on the existing system of examination and evaluation process will be subjected for detailed discussion at Department level and the outcome will be given to the respective Boards of Studies for final discussion and implementation at University level. On the basis of recommendations made by various Boards of Studies, the affiliating University make examination reforms once in three years.

In the present system, the University does take any efforts to promote any affiliated College to go for autonomy in Kerala The Institution has an Alumni Association

List of the current office bearers of the Alumni Association

Dr Vinod K Jose (President)

Mr George Baby (Secretary)

List its activities during the last five years.1. The Association organizes Annual Alumni Meet on 26th December2. The Alumni Association maintains a Blood Group Register3. Experience sharing and proper Career Guidance to the ongoing students4. Alumni, who occupy prominent positions in society are invited to the Institution

and the Association arranges Department-vice Student Interaction.5. The Alumni provides all kinds of support to the outgoing students in setting their

career targets and future academic plans. This include Telephonic Career Counselling, Career selection etc

6. Financial Assistance to poor students from the well settled Alumni7. Financial Support to Alumni for Medical purposes8. Utilizes the possibilities of Social Network Sites to maintain the strength of

Alumni

Details of the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the institution.

1. Each Department maintains a healthy relationship with its alumni.2. The institution entertains frequent visits by the alumni.3. Resourceful alumni are encouraged to share their valuable experience with the

academic community so that the current trends are made known to both the students and teachers.

4. Ongoing students are able to make use of from such exposure in setting their priority in their academic/career prospects.

5. Feedback from the alumni is better utilized in the planning and designing of curricula.

6. Their experience and exposure are being tapped in modifying both the Infrastructure and Academic Master Plan.

N

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff


PTA provides an excellent support to improve the academic ambience of the Institution by maintaining a healthy triangular relationship with the students and teachers.

Training to the Administrative Staff:

The IQAC, right from its inception, has been taking initiatives in looking after the welfare of all the stakeholders of the College and ensuring sustenance and

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

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.


Energy conservation The message of energy conservation is disseminated through the following ways:

Awareness campaigning through various activities Adhering stickers carrying conservation messages at various places in the

College Screening of documentary films on energy conservation Organizing Seminars/Workshops on Environmental Issues

Solar Garden Lamps are installed on the Campus replacing the conventional bulbs. Solar Water Heating System is installed to provide hot water to the Women’s Hostel and Canteen.

Energy Auditing of the Institution has been conducted by IQAC in association with the students of the Department of Zoology.

The conventional Tungsten Bulbs are completely replaced with CFL bulbs in the Campus.

We have made it a practice of switching off/unplugging fans, lights, computers, printers, electrical and electronic equipments etc. when not in use.

The College watchmen regularly monitor and ensure the above.

Use of renewable energy The organic waste materials generated in the College are efficiently being

converted into bio-gas, and thereby a strong message of the significance of renewable energy is disseminated among the students.

The energy demand of the College Canteen is partially met from the biogas plant. The major problem of Solid Waste Management is also tackled through this

practice. Plastic wastes, if any, are effectively disposed off.

Water harvesting The Rainwater Harvesting Unit has been installed in the newly constructed

buildings. Institution is planning to extend the Rainwater Harvesting System in the other

buildings too.

Check dam construction

Taking the conservation of water a serious concern, the Institution constructed a 20 x 15 x 4 metres pond in the Campus to recharge groundwater and to meet the diverse water demands of the Institution.

A number of trenches (3x1x1 mts) are constructed in the campus for groundwater recharge.

As given in the SSR Annexure I

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 (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

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

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

8. Plans of institution for next year


A National Seminar on Media , Politics and Literature will be organized by the Department of English , Dept of Journalism and Dept of Political Science.

New Courses in MA in English, BSc in Botany to get sanctioned by the Govt. Of Kerala.

More extension activities for the benefit of the underprivileged people of the local community.

To strengthen activities associated with Remedial Teaching, ASAP, Walk with a Scholar and Scholar Support Programme for better results.

The construction work of the UGC assisted project, the construction of Staff Quarters and Guest House.

We have Plans to add about 2000 volumes of books and 5 Journals to the existing Central Library in addition to promoting the use of online library/ inflibnet use.

We continue our effort to up the enrolment of the SC/ ST students and strengthen the support system to reduce drop-out rates.

We will collaborate with more external agencies to strengthen the student support and placement opportunities for the students.

See 2.15 of this Report

See the annexure II

Awareness campaigning through various activities Adhering stickers carrying conservation messages

at various places in the College Screening of documentary films on energy

Nil

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Dr Maria Martin Joseph Dr Savio James V

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

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Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test


CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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