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CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Formed under Gujarat State Act No. 8 of 2009
CHARUSAT Campus, Changa, District–Anand, Pin – 388 421
MINUTES OF THE 18th ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEETING
Date : Friday, 21st September 2018
Time : 2:00 p.m.
Venue : CMPICA Conference Room,
Smt. Chandaben M. Patel Institute of Computer Applications, Charusat Campus
The 18th Meeting of Academic Council of Charotar University of Science and Technology
(CHARUSAT) was held on Friday, 21st September 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room,
Smt. Chandaben M. Patel Institute of Computer Applications, CHARUSAT Campus.
Following members remained present:
1. Dr. Pankaj Joshi Chairman Provost
2. Dr. Amit Ganatra Member Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering
3. Dr. R.V. Upadhyay Member Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences
4. Dr. Manan Raval Member Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy
5. Dr. Govind Dave Member Dean, Faculty of Management Studies
6. Dr. Atul Patel Member Dean, Faculty of Computer Science and
Applications
7. Dr. Kamal
Chakravarty
Member HoD, Pri. B.I. Patel HRD Centre
8. Dr. Sulabha Nataraj Member HoD, Charusat Rural Edu. Development
Programme
9. Dr. Vijay Panchal Member Teacher, Faculty of Technology & Engineering
10. Dr. Palash Mandal Member Teacher, Faculty of Applied Science
11. Dr. Mrunali Patel Member Teacher, Faculty of Pharmacy
12. Ms. Kirti Makwana Member Teacher, Faculty of Management Studies
13. Dr. Sanskruti Patel Member Teacher, Faculty of Computer Science &
Applications
14. Dr. Prakash V. Member Teacher, Faculty of Medical Sciences – ARIP
15. Dr. A.R. Jani Member Eminent Academician
16. Dr. S.J. Bhatt Member Eminent Academician
17. Dr. S.H. Shrivastava Member Eminent Professional
18. Dr. B.G. Patel Member Advisor
19. Prof. H.J. Jani Member Advisor
20. Dr. Vijay Chaudhari Member Chairman, BoS in Mechanical Engineering
21. Dr. Nilay Patel Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Electrical
Engineering
22. Dr. Trushit Upadhyay Member Chairman, Board of Studies in EC Engineering
23. Mr. Parth Shah Member Chairman, Board of Studies in IT Engineering
24. Dr. Samir Patel Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Pharmacy
25. Dr. Arbinda Ray Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Chemical Sciences
26. Dr. Janki Thakker Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Biological Sciences
27. Dr. Arvind Patel Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Mathematical
Sciences
28. Dr. M. Balaganapathy Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Physiotherapy
29. Mr. Anil Sharma Member Chairman, Board of Studies in Nursing
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30. Dr. Darshan Patel Member I/c Principal, Charotar Institute of Paramedical
Sciences
31. Dr. M.C. Patel Invitee Eminent person nominated by the Provost
32. Dr. Mayur Sutaria Invitee IQAC Coordinator
33 Prof. Naresh Ved Invitee Eminent academician nominated by the Provost
34. Dr. R.M. Patel Invitee Coordinator, Ph.D. Programmes
35. Dr. Bipin Mehta Invitee Eminent person
36. Mr. Devang Joshi Member
Secretary
Registrar, Charusat
Following members could not remain present.
1. Dr. S.P. Kosta Member Head, Charusat Space Research & Technology
Centre
2. Dr. N.D. Jotwani Member Eminent Academician
3. Dr. Maheshbhai G.
Patel
Member Eminent Academician
4. Shri Virendrabhai Patel Member Governing Body Member
5. Shri H.T. Patel Member Board of Management Member
6. Shri Ashok R. Patel Member Advisor, Charusat
7. Dr. Dharmendra Patel Member Teacher, Faculty of Computer Science &
Applications 8. Dr. A.D. Patel Member Principal, Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology
9. Dr. Umaben Patel Invitee COO, CHRF
INITIATION:
The Provost welcomed all the members and invitees to the 18th Academic Council Meeting. The
meeting proceeded with the agenda.
The Registrar introduced the new members to the Academic council as under:
(1) Dr. Sulabha Natarajan, HoD, Charusat Rural Education Development Programme (CREDP);
(2) Dr. Mrunali Patel, Associate Professor, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy;
(3) Dr. Nilay Patel, HoD, Department of Electrical Engineering, CSPIT;
(4) Dr. Samir Patel, Associate Professor, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy;
(5) Dr. Mayur Sutaria, Coordinator, IQAC
The Provost welcomed the new members also.
AGENDA, PROCEEDINGS AND RESOLUTIONS:
Agenda No.18.18.01: For confirmation: Minutes of 17th Academic Council Meeting held on
Tuesday, 27th March, 2018.
Proceeding & Resolution No.18.18.01:
The 17th Academic Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, 27th March, 2018. The minutes
were circulated on 11th April 2018. The corrigendum to the minutes of 17th Academic
Council was circulated on 21st April, 2018. As there were no other comments received
from any members, the minutes were confirmed by the Academic Council.
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Agenda No.18.18.02: For confirmation: Action taken on the agenda items of the 17th Academic
Council Meeting are as under:
Agenda 17.18.01
Content For confirmation: Minutes of 16th Academic Council Meeting held on Friday,
22nd September, 2017
Action /
Remarks
The 16th Academic Council Meeting was held on Friday, 22nd September, 2017. The
minutes were circulated on 5th October, 2017. As there were no comments received
from any members. The minutes were confirmed by the Academic Council.
Agenda 17.18.02
Content For confirmation: Action taken on the agenda items of the 16th Academic Council
Meeting.
Action/
Remarks
The academic council approved the action taken on the resolutions of the last
meeting.
Agenda No.17.18.03 & 17.18.06
Content For approval: Minutes of all Faculty Boards
For information and discussion: Result Analysis for Winter Examination 2017.
Action/
Remarks
Minutes of all Faculty Boards were approved by the Academic Council.
Action taken on specific agenda:
1. Dean, Faculty of Applied Science was requested through email dated 5th May,
2018 to explore the various degree nomenclature for B.Sc. programme under
Biological Sciences and present it to Provost for final approval.
RESPONSE
The same will be presented by the Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences in the 18th
Academic Council Meeting.
2. Dean, Faculty of Computer Science and Applications was requested through
email dated 5th May, 2018 that advanced specializations like Cyber Security,
Cloud Computing etc. should be offered in MCA progarmme.
RESPONSE
In MCA Programme, courses of Cloud Competing and Cyber Security and
Computer Forensics are incorporated.
3. I/c. Principal, Dr. Darshan Patel of Charotar Institute of Paramedical Sciences
was requested by email dated 5th May, 2018 for detailed feasibility including
financial aspects to start B. Sc. (MLT) Programme. The Provost was authorized
to review the proposal and put to Board of Management if found feasible.
RESPONSE From the Academic Year 2018-19, started B.Sc. MLT Programme after the
discussion with the concerned authority by the Principal. The fees would be
Rs.40000/- per year. Total 19 students have taken admission in this programme.
4. All Deans/ Principals were requested by email dated 5th May, 2018 to strive
hard for improvement of results and placements.
RESPONSE Action taken by Faculty of Technology and Engineering and Faculty of
Pharmacy are attached as ANNEXURE-A1 of Agenda Page Nos.08-12.
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Agenda 17.18.04
Content For information and approval: To explore the opportunities/ possibilities of
collaboration between CHARUSAT and Valparaiso University (USA).
Action/
Remarks
The Council approved the MoU with Valparaiso University, USA as presented by
Dean, FTE. Provost also exhorted other Deans to take advantage of the MoU.
RESPONSE
Faculty of Technology and Engineering
A. Outcome of Visit and Interaction by Valparaiso University Executives
B. After the interaction with Mr. Jaishankar, Dr. Eric Johnson and Dr. Jim
Brodzinski of Valparaiso University on June 4, 2018 following actions has been
taken:
C. Items discussed with Valparaiso executives and Website of Valparaiso
University have been distributed/circulated to staff members of CE, IT and EC
Engineering
D. Three students from Computer Engineering department, FTE have approached
showing expression of interest for joining PG Program
E. Course comparison of 2+2 years joint undergraduate programme between
CHARUSAT and Valparaiso University is being carried out for credit transfer
and shared with them. We have initiated the process. However, we are waiting
for the communication from their side.
F. In Endowment Chair activities, experts may be invited based on the subject
area.
G. Student summer internship is possible at Valparaiso University. Students are
informed about this possibility
H. CHARUSAT may send faculty to visit Valparaiso university for capturing best
practices
I. Webinar from Graduate school director can be scheduled for staff and students
of CHARUSAT
Faculty of Applied Sciences
There is no field in which we are working in research. However, in biological
sciences, we can explore the possible collaboration. Instruction is given to
bioscience few faculties to explore the possibilities. (Inform by email on 14/09/18)
Faculty of Management Studies
Proposed steps in the following directions with Valparaiso University, USA as
under:
A. Feasibility of offering Stand Alone One Year (Post BBA) PG Programme for our
BBA Students aspiring to go aboard for higher studies.
B. Possibilities and Modalities of Transfer of Credits for Specific Course(s) and /
or Semester Exchange for UG and PG Programmes and Courses that can be
offered under it.
C. Faculty Exchange and Inviting their Faculty under Endowment Chair.
D. Organizing Webinars on Contemporary Topics in the field of management.
E. Writing Joint Research Papers and undertaking Joint Projects.
(The delegates had a come on a long tour to India and had requested some time for
further actions. Hence, once we receive some inputs from their side we shall work
in this direction.) (Inform by email on 14/09/18)
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Agenda 17.18.05
Content For approval: Minutes of the 10th Exam Reforms Committee.
Action /
Remarks
The Council approved the minutes of the 10th Exam Reforms Committee, held on
15th February, 2018.
Agenda
Item
No.
Details Resolutions Action Taken
(RESPONSE)
10.03 The Registrar
requested all the
Deans to give
their opinion on
relative grading
system.
The Committee
resolved to have
absolute grading
system across all the
faculties. The Dean,
FTE was requested to
discuss with HoDs and
give opinion. Provost
was authorized to
consider the opinion
and decide
appropriately.
(Note: The Dean FTE
had given his opinion
on 20-02-2018 by
email to adopt
absolute grading
system for FTE)
The above
information was
circulated to all the
Deans / Principals on
5th May 2017 to take
necessary action by
email.
10.05 Any other item/s
to be discussed
with the
permission of
the Chair
10.05.01:
It was resolved to have
16 pages
supplementary also.
The decision was
implemented from
University Exam
April-May 2018.
10.05.02: It was also
resolved to have a
UFM Guideline for
students examinees
involved in unfair
means during
examinations and are
detected through video
monitoring. Provost to
appoint a committee to
review present rules
regulation for UFM
and suggest the
necessary
modification.
Necessary
modifications
implemented in the
rules for Unfair
means with effect
from 23-02-2016.
(April-May 2016
University
Examination)
10.05.03: Committee
insisted that in the
University
examination, if the
Question Paper is of
35 marks then time of
examination should be
kept as two hours
only.
The above
information
circulated to all the
Deans / Principals on
5th May 2017 to take
necessary action by
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10.05.04
Committee also
insisted that all Deans
/ Principals to give
name of one of the
faculty members to the
examination section,
who are process
owners of University
Elective
Nomination of
process owner from
each institutions was
invited by Dr.
Trushit Upadyaya
and it was
implemented.
Agenda 17.18.07
Content For information and discussion: Academic Planning for the year 2018-19. The
Coordinator, IQAC will give the information/s at the meeting.
Action/
Remarks
All Principals/ Deans were requested by email dated 5th May, 2018 that they should
have detailed planning of every activity with dates.
Agenda 17.18.08
Content Any other agenda with the permission of the Chairman.
Decision taken by the University Grants Commission regarding categorization of
Universities to grant autonomy.
Action/
Remarks
The Council discussed about relevant declaration of H.R.D. Ministry, Govt. of
India, regarding autonomy of different Universities. The Council noted the
information and resolved that Charusat should strive for highest autonomy.
Action taken
All Principals & Deans have been requested by email dated 5th May, 2018 to take
further action in the above matter.
Resolution No. 18.18.02:
The action taken was noted with satisfaction by the Academic Council. For agenda item
no.17.18.03 and 17.18.06 (1) about nomenclature of B.Sc. Programme under Biological
Science, the Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences was requested to submit a note for final
approval of the Provost.
Agenda No.18.18.03: For approval: Minutes of all Faculty Boards. And
Agenda No.18.18.07: For information and discussion: Result analysis for summer Examination
2018.
Proceedings:
The Deans/ Principals were requested to present the details about respective faculty/ institutes
for agenda item nos.18.18.03 and 18.18.07. The agenda were transacted together by respective
Deans/ Principals as per the contents.
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(A) Faculty of Technology & Engineering
Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering presented the Minutes of the 14th Faculty
Board for Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 28th July, 2018. The presentation of FTE is marked as Annexure-P1 (Page 14-34).
Salient features of the minutes:
The OBE methodology is implemented as per the recommendation given by NBA
team. PEOs, POs and COs mapped;
Bloom’s Taxonomy based paper analysis is carried out by staff members during
internal as well as external examination. The teaching objectives are narrow and
specific and concerned with classroom teaching;
Provision of industrial visits at least once per semester and expert lecture (s) per
subject. The feedback of the visits and lectures are maintained;
Faculty members follow such pedagogy which brings the best from each student.
Pedagogy may differ for different subjects;
Along with teaching-learning focus to be given on research and to encourage
students for quality research and innovations;
Different teaching styles like flipped classroom, blended learning, project based
learning are used to make the learning process easier for students;
Students are encouraged to develop projects in each semester on latest technologies;
Summer internship after 4th and 6th semester is compulsory so that students get
familiar to industry environment and get industry exposure;
Institute is committed and providing training programmes for faculty members as
well as to depute faculty members to attend various programmes in-house as well as
outside;
CBCS–Choice Based Credit system is followed. 50% weightage is given to
practical in almost each subject;
Each staff prepare his/her own ROAD MAP (Action plan) every year;
Use of NPTEL, COURSEERA and MOOCS Video lectures for the students is a
general Practice;
Provision for separate remedial classes for the students failing in University exams
to reduce the backlogs;
Counselling sessions of students are conducted. Each group of 20 students has a
counsellor, who guides them and takes care of their progress, attendance etc;
Sessions are conducted by Career Development and Placement Cell (CDPC) for
career guidance;
Students shall be emphasized more towards practical than theory or rather equal.
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of 14th Faculty Board for Faculty of Technology
and Engineering held on 28th July, 2018.
(B) Faculty of Applied Sciences
Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences presented the details of 14th Faculty Board held on 28th August, 2018. The presentation of FAS is marked as Annexure-P2 (Page 35-43)
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Salient features of the minutes:
1. Approval of New/Updated Syllabus:
(i) Syllabi for Mathematics course which are at present being taught in Fifth
semester is to be taught in Fourth Semester B. Tech. program for Civil
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from academic year 2018-19. The
syllabus will be offered from December 2018 of Academic Year 2018-19;
(ii) The Course codes has been changed accordingly as under:
Existing Course Codes
(for Fifth Semester)
New Course Codes
(for Fourth Semester)
MA341 MA246
MA342 MA247
MS345 MA248
2. Student Achievement:
Two students of B.Sc. Physics (4th Semester) were selected for the Advanced
Physics course (2 weeks summer internship) organized and conducted by St.
Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad.
One student of M. Sc. 2nd Semester was selected for the summer internship
programme at PRL;
One student of M. Sc. (BC Branch) 4th Semester achieved 2nd rank in Poster
presentation at Science Manthan, 2018;
One student of M. Sc. (MI Branch) 3rd Semester was selected for INSA student
summer fellowship at Punjab University and also achieved first prize GSA-INSA
competition on Nobel Prize presentations;
One student of B. Sc. (BC Branch) 4th Semester, achieved first prize GSA-INSA
competition on Nobel prize presentations;
One student of M. Sc. (BT Branch) 3rd Semester was offered INSA summer
fellowship;
One student of M. Sc. (BT Branch) 3rd Semester was offered summer training at
CCMB Hyderabad;
Two students of B. Sc. (BT Branch) 6th Semester cleared JNU Biotech and JAM
respectively and one of them pursuing M. Sc. In Institute of Food Technology,
Kolkata
1) Faculty Achievement :
Dr. C.K. Sumesh, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences was
selected as Visiting Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific
Research (JNCASR), Bangalore for three months.
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of Faculty Board of Applied Sciences held on 28th
August, 2018.
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(C) Faculty of Pharmacy
Dean (I/c), Faculty of Pharmacy presented the details about proceedings of their 21st Joint
Meeting of Faculty Board and Board of Studies held on 25th August, 2018. He also gave
information about preparations being undertaken for Pharm D. Programme. The presentation of FPH is marked as Annexure-P3 (Page 44-59).
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of 21st Joint Meeting of Faculty Board of Board of
Studies held on 25th August, 2018.
(D) Faculty of Computer Science and Applications
Dean, Faculty of Computer Science and Applications shared the highlights of the minutes
of the 16th Joint Meeting of Faculty of Computer Science and Applications held on 25th August, 2018. The presentation of FCSA is marked as Annexure-P4 (Page 60-65).
Salient features of the minutes
Discuss and approve detail syllabi of courses of the first year of MCA and M.Sc.IT
programs. The syllabus of programmes comprises of the right balance of
fundamentals, advanced, job oriented and lifelong learning courses. The important
courses cover in the syllabus is visual programming, advanced database technologies,
cloud computing, cyber security and forensics, open source technologies, web
designing and development, mobile application development and game development.
The projects of more than crores rupees were submitted to different funding agencies
like DST, AICTE, Gujcost during the year.
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of 16th Joint Meeting of Faculty Board and Board
of Studies held on 25th August, 2018.
(E) Faculty of Medical Sciences
The Principals of three institutions under Faculty of Medical Sciences gave presentation as
under:
(i) Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
The Principal, Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy (ARIP) presented
important features of Minutes of 10th Joint Meeting of the Board of Studies held on
21st August, 2018. He also gave information about Outreach Centre(s) opened as
well planned to be opened. The presentation of FMSs (ARIP) is marked as Annexure-P5 (Page 66-69).
Salient features of the minutes
The council approved the syllabus of Final year BPT (2019-2020) – CBCS
(New revised syllabus for batch of 2016-2017)
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Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of 10th Joint Meeting of the Board of Studies
of ARIP held on 21st August, 2018.
(ii) Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing
The Principal, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN), presented the
information about 11th Board of Studies held on 18th August, 2018. The presentation of FMSs (MTIN) is marked as Annexure-P6 (Page 70-71).
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of 11th Board of Studies of MTIN held on
18th August, 2018.
(iii) Charotar Institute of Paramedical Sciences (CIPS)
The Principal, Charotar Institute of Paramedical Sciences presented the information
about Minutes of Board of Studies. Dr. Shrivastava suggested to expand programme
under Medical Laboratory Technology. He also suggested to explore possibility of
introducing Physical Assistant Course. The presentation of FMSs (CIPS) is marked as Annexure-P7 (Page 72-74).
Salient features of the minutes
Dissertation of 3rd and 4th semester of M. Sc. M.L.T students: Project I and
Project II will focus more on outcome in terms of review and research paper,
poster and oral presentation in conferences.
Students need to spend minimum 1440 hours during clinical internship.
Resolution:
The Council approved the information.
(F) Faculty of Management Studies
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies presented the proceedings of the Joint Meeting of
Board of Studies and Faculty Board held on 18th August, 2018. The presentation of FMS is marked as Annexure-P8 (Page 75-80).
Salient features of the minutes
Minutes of the previous Meeting of Board of Studies (BoS) and Faculty Board;
New Electives Streams / Areas / Specialization namely Operations Research,
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Management and International
Business for Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programme & Post
Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programme to be offered under Faculty
of Management Studies (FMS), CHARUSAT were approved;
Introduction of One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Management in the all the
above Streams and Certificate / Executive Programmes were also approved by the
Council;
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All other items, pertaining to Result Analysis, Exams Reforms, innovations in
Pedagogy for Humanities and Management areas were discussed in detail.
Further, prior to the discussions, action taken on agenda items of the 17th Academic
Council meeting were presented to the 18th Academic Council in the areas namely
Improvements in Results and Placements, Detailed Planning of Every Activity with
Dates and MoU with Valparaiso University.
Resolution:
The Council approved the minutes of Joint Meeting of Board of Studies and Faculty
Board of FMS held on 18th August, 2018.
General Resolutions:
1. The Council emphasized for cross disciplinary knowledge and holistic development
of students.
2. All Deans were requested to have at least one Post Doc. Fellow (PDF).
3. The Council asked to have a standard format for presentation.
4. On summing-up the presentations by Deans/ Principals, the Provost asked two
rhetorical questions for introspection. (1) Do we have representation of National level
experts on our academic bodies of Board of Studies and Faculty Board? (2) Do we
ensure that these experts’ opinions/ reviews/ suggestions are available in each of our
academic dimensions like curricula/ pedagogy/ assessment/ innovations either by
their presence in the meeting or by other means like email/ skype?
5. Provost also said that we cannot teach everything of any given field. We have to
develop students to help them to learn rather than packing lot of courses in our
curricula. We have to make our curricula very interesting.
Agenda No.18.18.04: For information and approval: Minutes of 11th Examination Reform
Committee held on Thursday, 30th August, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room of IIIM,
Charusat.
Resolution No.18.18.04:
The Council approved the minutes of 11th Examination Reform Committee held on 30th
August, 2018.
Agenda No.18.18.05: For information and approval: Minutes of 10th Research Committee Meeting
held on 24th July, 2018 at 2.00 p.m. in the Conference Room of I2IM, Charusat.
Resolution No.18.18.05:
The Council approved the minutes of 10th Research Committee Meeting held on 24th July,
2018.
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Agenda No.18.18.06: For approval: Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
Proceeding No.18.18.06:
Prof. H. J. Jani was requested to give information about AQAR. He brought out that submission
of AQAR in timely manner is an important milestone of accreditation process.
Dr. Mayur Sutaria, Coordinator gave information about preparation of AQAR. (The Final
AQAR is enclosed herewith as Annexure-P9 (Page 81-115)).
Provost Sir exhorted to all Deans, Principals, HoDs and Coordinator (IQAC) that AQAR should
be prepared with sufficient time frame to facilitate its scrutiny and critical study. All Deans,
Principals, HoDs are requested to ensure that data is captured in timely fashion through our E-
Governance System. They were requested to emphasize this point to the faculty members to
undertake and capture the activities records in organized and timely manner.
Provost also asked Registrar to do a general email to all in this manner.
Resolution No. 18.18.06:
The AQAR for the year 2017-18 circulated to all the members of the academic council
during the meeting. It was resolved that report is circulated to all the Deans/ Principals for
their comments / suggestions and the said suggestions received from Deans/ Principals are
to be placed before Provost. The said report shall be uploaded in the NAAC web portal
after receiving approval of Provost.
Agenda No.18.18.07: For information and discussion: Result analysis for summer Examination
2018. (Agenda item no.18.18.07 was discussed along with agenda item no.18.18.03)
Agenda No.18.18.08: Any other agenda with the permission of the Chairman.
General:
1. The Provost gave information about concept of the International Centre for Cosmology
(ICC) as under:
The University has taken a decision to establish an International Centre for Cosmology as
a global research and teaching Centre competing with the best at the world level. The
Provost emphasized that we already have a vast research basis and body of work already
done to embark upon such goal. The establishment and success of International Centre for
Cosmology will create a unique research facility, existing at no other universities in the
country, thus, placing Charusat in a unique advantageous position. This will also greatly
benefit other Universities in Gujarat and our aspiring bright young students. It was pointed
out that the ICC has already appointed a Post-Doc. Fellow (PDF) who joined here after
submitting his thesis at IIT, Kanpur. There have been several other young scientists,
visitors from IITs such as Mumbai, Chennai, Kharagpur, BITS-Goa and TIFR, Mumbai.
Also, already three important research papers have been accepted and published in the
short period of past 3 months or so by ICC. Provost also described some details of
Scientific Research on Astrophysics, Cosmology and the LIGO project undertaken by the
ICC.
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2. Other members suggested that Charusat may rename its FAS as Faculty of Science.
Charusat should also strive for interdisciplinary research.
As there was no other item/s the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
Devang Joshi Date: 9-10-2018
Member Secretary & Registrar
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Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Charotar University of Science & Technology
Tentative Planning for Academic Year: 2018-2019
(Odd semester and Even semester)
Week
no. Duration Activity
1 02/07/2018 Registration and Commencement of 3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm and
3rd semester M.Pharm (PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT)
26/7/2018 to
28/7/2018 CEP for Pharmacy Teachers
2 02/07/2018 to
11/08/2018
Teaching-Learning (6 weeks) and
commencement celebration of 1st semester B.Pharm & 1st semester-M.Pharm(PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT)
7 13/08/2018 1st Internal exam -3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (T&P)
8 20/08/2018 1st Internal exam -3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (T&P)
25/08/2018 Joint Meeting of BoS and FB
9
27/08/2018
to
29/09/2018
Teaching-Learning (5 weeks)
includes Internal Improvement Examination- B. Pharm
Teacher’s Day Celebration (5/09/2018)
10 25/9/2018 to
27/09/2018 Pharmacists’ Day Celebration (3rd, 5th and 7th Semester)
14 01/10/2018
2nd Internal exam -3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (T&P)
Parents Meeting (06/10/2018)
Orientation Programme for First Year Students – 2018
15 08/10/2018 2nd Internal exam -3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (T&P)
16 15/10/2018
2nd Internal exam -3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (T&P) and 3rd semester M.
Pharm(PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT) (Dissertation-II)
Internal evaluation (19/10/2018 to 20/10/2018)
17 22/10/2018 Journal Certification and Backlog (CHARUSAT) examination (Practical) (25/10/2018 onwards)
18 29/10/2018 Backlog (CHARUSAT) examination (Practical)
Advisory Board Meeting
19 05/11/2018 Diwali vacation starts (Diwali Break: 05/11/2018 to 10/11/2018)
20 12/11/2018 Diwali vacation ends (17/11/2018)
21 19/11/2018 to
30/11/2018
3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm (CHARUSAT) examination (Theory) and 3rd semester M.
Pharm(PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT) (Dissertation-II) CHARUSAT examination (2 weeks)
23 03/12/2018 Semester End Vacation (For 3rd, 5th & 7th semester B. Pharm ) and Commencement of 4th semester
M.Pharm (PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT)
8/12/2018 to
9/12/2018 Refresher Course for Registered Pharmacists
24 10/12/2018 to
12/01/2019
Commencement of 4th , 6th and 8th semester B. Pharm and Teaching-Learning for 4th , 6th and 8th
semester B. Pharm and 4th semester M. Pharm
Teaching-Learning (5 weeks)
26 16/01/2019 to
31/01/2019
Spoural ’19, CHARUSAT Foundation Day , NSS camp, Republic Day, Activities of all cells, Annual
Day and other activities (2 weeks)
Joint Meeting of BoS and FB.
28 01/02/2019 to
16/02/2019
Teaching – Learning (2 weeks)
30 18/02/2019 to
23/02/2019
1st Internal exam -2nd, 4th semester, 6th semester and 8th semester B.Pharm (T & P)
31 25/02/2019 to
01/03/2019
1st Internal exam -2nd, 4th semester, 6th semester and 8th semester B.Pharm (T & P), Teaching-
Learning for 4th , 6th and 8th semester B. Pharm, and 2nd, 4th semester M. Pharm
32 04/03/2019 Teaching-Learning for 4th , 6th and 8th semester B. Pharm, and 2nd, 4th semester M. Pharm Parents
Meeting
33 11/03/2019 to
13/04/2019
Teaching-Learning (5 weeks) includes Internal Improvement Examination- B. Pharm and
Backlog (CHARUSAT) examination (T & P) (11/03/2019 to 16/03/2019)
38 15/04/2019
2nd Internal exam -2th,4th,6th and 8th semester B.Pharm (T & P),
Teaching-Learning for 2nd, 4th,6th and 8th semester B.Pharm, Mid semester Internal Theory
Examination-2nd semester M. Pharm (PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT)
39 22/04/2019 Teaching-Learning (1 week) and Journal certification
40 29/04/2019 to
17/05/2019
2nd, 4th , 6th and 8th semester B.Pharm & 2nd semester M. Pharm (PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT)
CHARUSAT examination(T&P) , Evaluation of Disertation-III & Industrial Training Evaluation- 4th
semester M.Pharm (PT,QA,DRA,CP,CT) (CHARUSAT)
43 12/05/2019 to
22/06/2019
Summer Vacation (6 weeks)
49 24/06/2019 Commencement of next academic year
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Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Charotar University of Science and Technology B.Pharm Program Academic Year 2017-18
RESULT ANALYSIS (EVEN SEM)
Sem 8
Sem 6
Sem 4
T P T P T P
High Achievers (AAand AB)
Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 17 25.2 19 2.12 2.1 2.05
2017-18 17 31.5 19 8.08 2 0
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High Achievers (AA and AB)Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 23.57 23.57 46.85 0.35 10.54 1.78
2017-18 22.2 5.96 17.11 2.22 8.33 2.44
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High Achievers(AA and AB)
Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 10.86 14.6 24.5 3.8 8.83 1.34
2017-18 13.63 14.6 27.04 3.8 5.93 0
05
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Sem 2
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Charotar University of Science and Technology
M.Pharm (Pharmacology and Toxicology) Program Academic Year 2017-18
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Charotar University of Science and Technology
M.Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy) Program Academic Year 2017-18
T P T P T P
High Achievers (AA and AB)Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 25.29 44 2.64 0 4.4 0.84
2017-18 14.96 32.81 29.69 10.71 5.58 1.11
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M.Pharm (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
2016-172017-18
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Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 0 25 0 0 0 0
2017-18 0 78 0 0 0 0
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2016-17 2017-18
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Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Charotar University of Science and Technology M.Pharm (Quality Assurance) Program Academic Year 2017-18
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Charotar University of Science and Technology
M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Technology) Program Academic Year 2017-18
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Charotar University of Science and Technology M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics- Drug Regulatory Affairs) Program Academic Year 2017-18
T P T P T P
High Achievers (AA and AB) Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 19 16 0 0 0 0
2017-18 6 58 30 15 0 0
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M.Pharm (Quality Assurance)
2016-17 2017-18
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Low Scorers(DD)
Failures (FF)
2016-17 44.33 12 0 22 0 0
2017-18 6 18 23 13 0 0
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M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Technology)
2016-17
2017-18
T P T P T P
High Achievers (AA and AB) Low Scorers (DD) Failures (FF)
2016-17 17 39 0 0 0 0
2017-18 14 52 5.5 18.66666667 0 0
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2016-17 2017-18
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Charotar University of Science and Technology
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)
AQAR for the year: 2017 - 2018
1. Details of the Institution
1.1. Name of the Institution: Charotar University of Science and Technology
1.2. Address Line 1: Charusat Campus, Changa
Address Line 2 : Ta. Petlad, Dist. Anand
City/Town: Anand
State: Gujarat
Pin Code: 388421
Institution e-mail address: [email protected]
Contact Nos.: 02697-265021, 02697-265011
Name of the Head of the Institution: Dr. Pankaj Joshi
Tel. No. with STD Code: 02697-265015
Mobile: 09892490083
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Dr. Mayur Sutaria
Mobile: 09436371641
IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]
1.3. NAAC Track ID GJUNGN11356
OR
1.4. NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
EC(SC)/15/A7A/73.1 dated 25-05-2016.
1.5. Website address: www.charusat.ac.in
Web-link of the AQAR: http://www..........
1.6. Accreditation Details
Sl. No.
Cycle
Grade
CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity Period
1 1st Cycle A 3.11 2016 2016 - 2021
1.7. Date of Establishment of IQAC : 19/04/2012
1.8. Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest
Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC: AQAR for AY 2016-17 was
submitted in January 2018.
1.9. Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
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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 (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science
Management
Others (Specify)
(1) Computer Science and Applications
(2) Pharmacy
1.11. Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges): Not Applicable
1.12. Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- N i l
UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1. No. of Teachers 10
2.2. No. of Administrative/Technical staff 4
2.3. No. of students 1
2.4. No. of Management representatives
1
2.5. No. of Alumni 1
2.6. No. of any other stakeholder and 1
community representatives
2.7. No. of Employers/ Industrialists 1
2.8. No. of other External Experts 2
2.9. Total No. of members 21
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2.10. No. of IQAC meetings held 3
2.11. No. of meetings with various stakeholders:
Sr. No. Type of Stakeholder No. of Meetings conducted*
1 Faculty 3 - 4 in each semester
2 Non-Teaching Staff 1 – 2 in each semester
3 Students 1 – 2 in each semester
4 Alumni 1 in each semester
5 Parents 1 in each Semester
6 Industry Representatives 1 (by UIIC)
*: In each constituent Institute/ Department of the University
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. 1 International - National - State -
Institution Level 1
ii. Themes Workshop on OBE
2.14. Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
Following activities have been initiated and undertaken by IQAC
1. Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) of constituent institutes and
departments.
2. Centralized Data Base (CDB system): CDB system is linked with the
already existing robust E – Governance system to manage and retrieve the
data generated through various contributions (curricular and extra- and co-
curricular) by faculty members and students.
3. CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository): Regular upgradation of the
literature published by the University which can be accessed by the students,
staff and faculty members of the University on intranet.
4. Amendment, preparation and notification of University policies.
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5. Preparation of CHARUSAT Strategic Plan 2018-2023.
6. Identification of focus areas in need of strengthening.
7. Continuous review of academic and administrative procedures by Steering
Committee.
8. Encouraging and mentoring research proposal preparation by faculty
members.
9. Organization of Open House by Provost.
10. Organization of Workshop on “Outcome based Education” during July 04-
08, 2017.
11. Regular communications across the University to create awareness regarding
changing policies of important regulatory bodies in academics like UGC,
AICTE etc. as applicable.
12. Documentation and facilitation of the procedure towards availing SIRO
recognition.
13. Development of IQAC library.
14. Institutional IQAC components facilitate organization of selected
technical/scientific expert talks and sessions.
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
Sr. No. Plan of Action Achievements
1 Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) of constituent
institutes and departments.
An orientation to the activity was undertaken
by an internal committee at the end of the odd
semester, while a team constituted by the
Provost consisting of external experts
conducted the audit at the end of the academic
year for all the constituent institutes /
departments.
2 Centralized Data Base (CDB system)
The first phase involved data capture for
publications and patents.
The second phase involved capture of data on
professional services provided by the faculty
members towards publications and
organization of events, awards received, talks
delivered and participation in training/events.
In the third phase, entries related to students’
activities, participation and achievements will
be taken-up in near future.
3 CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository)
Faculty members have been depositing their
publications on CHARUNIDHI and the same practice is followed regularly.
4 Amendment, preparation and notification of University
policies
A number of University policies like Research
policy, Plagiarism policy, Code of Ethics in Research, Information Technology and
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Security Policy, Patent policy, Consultancy policy, Endowment Chair policy are reviewed
at regular intervals and amended.
These amendments are then notified.
6 Identification of focus areas in need of strengthening.
The following focus areas have been identified and committees have been constituted to suggest and
undertake appropriate actions in future:
ICT based Teaching Learning methods
Question paper setting
Reforms in examination methodology
Outcome based curriculum framing (OBE)
Research project writing
Consultancy Services
Scientific writing and paper publication
(including Plagiarism)
IPR and Patent awareness
Utilization of e-resources
Enhancing employability of graduates
Extension activities
7 Encouraging and mentoring research proposal preparation
by faculty members.
23 projects were reviewed and approved for
submission to various Government funding
agencies.
8 Organization of Open House by Provost
Once in Academic Year for all Stake holders
namely Students, Staff and Faculty.
9 Regular communications across the University to create
awareness regarding changing
policies of important regulatory
bodies in academics like UGC,
AICTE etc. as applicable.
General awareness has been created and the
institutes and its stakeholders have been
encouraged to plan their goals and mode of
operation accordingly.
10 Documentation and facilitation of the procedure towards
availing SIRO recognition
Application for SIRO recognition is under
process.
11 Conceptualization of IQAC library
The proposal to build the IQAC library has
been endorse and necessary measures have been undertaken towards the same.
12 Institutional IQAC components facilitate organization of
selected technical/scientific
expert talks and sessions
Second Lecture in Bhatnagar Lecture Series by
Prof. Ganpathi Naresh Patwari, Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay, "A Tug-of-War
between Electrostatics and Dispersion in
Molecular Aggregation" [February 10, 2018]
IQAC- PDPIAS, organized a Special Lecture
on “Sorghum Biomass Waste Refinery for
Production of Chemicals & Fuels” by Prof.
Ashok Pandey, DPhil, FBRS, FNASc, FIOBB,
FIEES, FAMI, Eminent Scientist, Center of
Innovative & Applied Bioprocessing (National
Institute, DBT, Govt. of India), Mohali, Punjab
[12/7/2017]
* Academic Calendar of the year Annexure 1
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No
2.16. Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Part - B Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Academic Council
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 6 0 6 6
PG 34 2 36 36
UG 16 4 20 20
PG Diploma 6 0 6 6
Certificate 0 0 0 0
Others (Dual Degree) 3 0 3 3
Total 65 6 71 71
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS and Elective options.
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of Programmes
Semester 65
Trimester -
Annual -
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (on all aspects)
Alumni √
Parents √
Employers √
Students √
Mode of feedback:
Online √
Manual √
Co-operating schools (for PEI)
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Analysis of Feedback Received from Various Stakeholders
Brief report on Feedback obtained from Alumni
Most alumni expressed great satisfaction towards the curriculum content and
transaction, chiefly in terms of its learning value, usefulness to address real life situations and problems and extent of coverage
Majority alumni are satisfied with infrastructure and opportunities extended by the
University.
While most alumni found the curriculum to sufficiently incorporate employment-
oriented contents and practices; they suggested enrichment of the already existing
modules offering industrial exposure.
Alumni who sincerely explored the opportunities of personality grooming as well as
developing communication and leadership skills, offered at University as a mandatory
part of curriculum, realized it to be extensively helpful in their career endeavors.
Alumni expressed willingness to have continued association with the campus in terms
of visits to interact with existing students, sharing their real-time experiences and help
the existing students towards availing training and placement opportunities.
Some of the alumni extended constructive suggestions like initiating summer
internship and entrepreneurship programs as well as initiating formal attempts to
establish international equivalency of the programs offered.
Several alumni also suggested the development of online networking portal to
facilitate continued connectivity.
Brief report on Feedback obtained from Parents
Most of the parents expressed satisfaction about the balanced yet evolving teaching
and learning process followed in the university. They were appreciative of the efforts
made at the teachers’ level as well as University level towards overall development of
students.
Most parents were typically appreciative of the Mentor-Mentee concept put in
practice across the University to facilitate continuous mentoring of the students. They
also expressed their satisfaction towards the student information system followed in
the university.
Parents emphasized on establishment of formal collaborations with the foreign
universities (USA, Canada and Australia) for student exchange programmes.
While most parents were convinced about the relevance and richness of the
curriculum, a general concern was expressed regarding enhancing the curriculum to
include more hands-on experience and on-field training/exposure to make students
industry-ready.
Parents also suggested to enhance the boys hostel facility and extend library hours for
better access to the resources.
Brief report on Feedback obtained from Employers
In general, experts from recruiting industries in various domains have recognized the
curricula across the University to have a great learning value. In several segments,
these experts have extended various constructive suggestions over the technical
content of the curricula.
Industry employers are also extremely satisfied with the increasing efforts made at
University level to strengthen the industry-academia association.
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Recruiters also emphasized on strengthening the soft skills and communication skills
essential for personal interview, professional relations and overall improvement of
students’ employability.
Several recruiters have expressed that while framing a technically advanced
curriculum is the need to cater the industrial needs, the teaching practices should be
adopted so as to strengthen the fundamentals of the students. Although the use of
simulation softwares and e-material was overall appreciated by employers, several
industry stakeholders opined that overuse of these may hinder the process of building
fundamental concepts.
Some recruiters also suggested that the curriculum should try to cover an overview of
certain important statutory aspects of professional practice like income tax, PF, labour
laws, licensing, insurance, wages etc.
Brief report on Feedback obtained from Students-Passing Out Batch
Most students are satisfied with the teaching methodologies and spectrum of courses
offered to them. Some segments of students however felt that the laboratory/practical
component can be further increased.
The students’ feedback also revealed overall satisfaction with the university
infrastructure, dynamic pedagogy and curriculum. They were satisfied the
understanding they gained from the courses transacted.
Students suggested that there were further scopes of expanding library resources and
streamline conduction of practicals.
They also suggested that announcement of assignments and conduction of internal
evaluation tests may be distributed evenly across the semester so that enough
justification could be given to each component.
Brief report on Feedback obtained from Academic Peers
Academic peers expressed great satisfaction for the framework, contents, method of
coverage and outcome-based-learning-model of curriculum and the well-defined nature of the same.
Occasional tips to upgrade the technical content of the syllabus in some courses have
also been received from concerned academic peers. It was also suggested to
rigorously include a component to develop technical/scientific paper writing skills.
In some segments, academic peers suggested that field visits may be planned in line
with the theory classes conducted so as to improve the correlation.
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their
salient aspects.
Yes
Syllabus up gradation based on interactions and feedbacks of stakeholders is
regular aspect at CHARUSAT.
Following new courses have been introduced during the year.
Sr. No. Course Name Sr. No. Course Name 1. Academic English 2. International Project Management 3. Academic Writing and Communication
Skills 4. Introduction to Computers
5. Actuarial Science 6. Introduction to MATLAB Programming
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7. Advanced Database System 8. Introduction to Programming in C 9. Advanced Programming in C 10. Introduction to Project Management
11. Advocacy in Physiotherapy 12. Law and Justice HS 13. Agri-Business Environment and Policy 14. Legal Aspects of Event Management 15. Agri-Business Management 16. Machine Learning 17. Agricultural Entrepreneurship 18. Management of Agri-Business
Cooperatives 19. Agricultural Inputs 20. Management of Events –II 21. Agricultural Product, Commodity Trading 22. Management of Events-I 23. Analog Circuits & Applications 24. Mathematics 25. Art of Programming 26. Measurement in Physiotherapy 27. Basics of Environmental Impact
Assessment (Elective)
28. Information Technology and Digital Electronics
29. Basics of Web Designing 30. Multivariate Data Analytics 31. Big Data Analytics 32. Object Oriented Programming Using C++ 33. Computer Graphics 34. Operating System Concepts 35. Computer Oriented Numerical Methods 36. Optimization Analytics 37. Contemporary Dance 38. Organic Agriculture 39. Contributor Personality Development 40. Overview of IPR Laws in India 41. Creativity, Innovation and Problem
Solving 42. Patents
43. Dairy Cattle Management 44. Pharmacovigilance Medical Writing 45. Data Mining and Business Intelligence 46. Philosophy 47. Data Structures & Algorithms 48. Philosophy (Elective 1) 49. Data Visualization for Analytics 50. Principals of Pharmacovigilance 51. Database Fundamentals 52. Problem Solving in Chemical Sciences-I 53. Disaster Management 54. Problem Solving in Chemical Sciences-II 55. Dramatics 56. Process of Pharmacovigilance 57. Electrical Engneering Materials
(University Elective I)
58. Electrical Power Utilisation and Traction (University Elective II)
59. Professional Communication 60. Programming the Internet-II 61. Electronics Devices and Measurement 62. Project Financing and Risk Management 63. English Language and Literature 64. Project Management Leadership 65. Environmental Sciences 66. Project Planning Execution and Control 67. Evaluation & Outcome measures 68. Project Quality Six Sigma Management 69. Event Management 70. Project Report and Appraisal 71. Event Resource Management 72. Project Tools and Techniques 73. Event Risk Management and Safety 74. Prototyping Electronics with Arduino 75. Farm Management and Contract Farming 76. Real-Time Analytics 77. Fashion Designing 78. Regulatory Aspects of Pharmacovigilance 79. Food Processing Management 80. Sector Specific Project Management-1 81. Foundation of Mathematics 82. Sector Specific Project Management-2 83. Functional Aspects of Event Management 84. Starting Event Management Business 85. Fundamentals of Computer Networks 86. Stochastic Models for Managers 87. Fundamentals of Database System 88. Summer Internship -1 89. Fundamentals of Electronic Commerce 90. System Analysis and Design 91. Fundaments of Commerce and Business
Processes 92. Information and communication
technology in Physiotherapy 93. Trademark 94. User Interface Design
95. Multi Programming Paradigm Language 96. Virtual Event Management 97. Interior Designing 98. Web Designing 99. International Aggrements and PCT
Systems 100. Web Fundamentals
101. International Event Management
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Yes, new institute introduced- Devang Patel Institute of Advance Technology and
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Research (DEPSTAR)
Devang Patel Institute of Advance Technology and Research (DEPSTAR), Changa is the
ninth institute, established under education campus of CHARUSAT. Devang Patel Institute
of Advance Technology and Research is the constituent institute of Charotar University of
Science & Technology- Changa. The institute commenced in the year A.Y 2017-18 and got
approval from AICTE with three branches namely Computer Engineering, Computer Science
and Engineering and Information Technology with 60 seats in each branch. The main goal of
the institute is to develop manpower in the field of engineering and technology to sustain the
development. This requires quality education to all deserving students especially in the rural
areas. The institute provides best required facilities to the students and staff so that the quality
education system evolve. Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
Total Asst. Professor Associate Professors Professors Others
350 283 20 10 37
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 92
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the Year
Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V 43 53 1 3 1 2 23 23 68 81
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty 32
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended 151 81 36
Presented papers 71 22 13
Resource Persons 106
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Focus is on following aspects:
Encouraging and facilitating activities under Endowment Chair for all constituent
institutes/departments
Google Classroom based teaching and learning.
Industry training and domain knowledge enrichment programs for faculty members
during summer break.
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Faculty development programs (Non-technical/scientific) for overall enrichment of
teaching faculties including programs to build skills of multitasking, team building
and leadership, stress management, student counselling etc., as facilitated by HRDC.
Provision of desktop computer and multi-media projectors across all classrooms to
facilitate and encourage use of ICT based tools.
ARIP is awarding the faculties in the category of Research, Teaching-Learning and,
Administration to facilitate innovations and quality output. They have also created
research support group to encourage the project activities.
RPCP is offering Summer Fellowship for Undergraduate Students.
CMPICA practices Blended Learning through Case Studies. Case studies integrate
number of courses; thus students gain overall understanding of the courses in a better
way. They identify students for in-house projects development based on the
performance in the case studies.
IIIM is running academy for Competitive Examinations like IELTS, GRE etc.
PDPIAS aims to offer curriculum integrated with research. A mini-project component
is introduced at undergraduate level to sensitize students towards research and offer
hands-on-experience for various research-related equipment. At post-graduate level,
extensive dissertation work has been included to develop the necessary research
aptitude as well as allied skills. Class-room workshops, field visits and summer
training are also conducted to teach through participatory approach and to enhance the
creative learning among the students. Seminars are important component of learning
at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Dual degree program (BSc+MSc) at PDPIAS offers diverse spectrum of course
segregated as Core compulsory, Core allied, Core elective and enrichment courses.
Students are offered a provision to earn extra credits, in addition to minimum required
credits, to enrich the overall value of their degree. This provision typically helps them
avail better opportunities in Universities outside India.
Across the University, courses of general relevance are offered as University
Electives, courses catering to nurture individual hobbies are offered as Liberal Arts,
while courses essential to enhance the technical/scientific training including values
and ethics, governance and international studies, professional communication etc. are
offered under Humanities and Social sciences, as mandatory at relevant levels for all
students.
Under Anil and Asha Patel Endowment Chair, a course on ‘Creativity, Problem
solving and Innovation’ has been uniquely introduced at undergraduate level across
University to sensitize, inspire and encourage the students to generate innovative
ideas to offer solutions to variety of problems.
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year. 186
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open
Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple
Choice Questions):
Online exam- Questions drawn from data bank of questions.
Remuneration through online payment. Result through SMS Open Book Examinations
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus
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development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development
workshop:
Involvement of faculty members in Board of Studies: 64
Involvement of faculty members in Faculty Boards: 38
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students.
78%
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Title of the
Programme
Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Total Pass %
B.Pharm. 53 36 40 23 0 99
B.SC 100 35 46 11 1 93
BBA 49 29 18 35 16 98
BCA 80 49 31 19 1 100
BPT 97 31 40 16 12 99
BSC. Nursing 60 37 39 22 2 100
BTECH(CE) 167 66 29 4 0 99
BTECH(CL) 134 34 38 26 1 99
BTECH(EC) 96 39 47 14 0 100
BTECH(EE) 154 43 35 19 0 97
BTECH(IT) 148 50 43 5 0 98
BTECH(ME) 154 55 33 10 1 99
M. Sc. (AOC) 40 45 50 5 0 100
M.PHARM 6 67 33 0 0 100
M.Sc. (BC) 6 67 33 0 0 100
M.Sc. (BT) 27 52 48 0 0 100
M.Sc. (MI) 15 47 46 7 0 100
M.Sc. (PHY) 16 69 25 6 0 100
M.Sc.(IT) 34 62 38 0 0 100
MBA-CH 128 15 55 27 1 98
MCA 28 39 36 18 7 100
MCAL 120 60 37 3 0 100
MPHARM (CP) 2 100 0 0 0 100
MPHARM (PT) 3 100 0 0 0 100
MPHARM (QA)
8 75 25 0 0 100
MPT(MS) 6 67 33 0 0 100
MPT(NS) 2 100 0 0 0 100
MPT(RE) 3 33 33 0 0 66
MPT(SS) 3 33 67 0 0 100
MTECH(AMT) 20 65 30 0 0 95
MTECH(CE) 31 65 35 0 0 100
MTECH(CL) 33 79 21 0 0 100
MTECH(EC) 9 78 22 0 0 100
MTECH(EE) 22 59 36 5 0 100
MTECH(EVD) 16 81 13 0 0 94
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MTECH(IT) 7 71 14 0 0 85
MTECH(ME) 17 100 0 0 0 100
PGDM 7 0 57 43 0 100
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes
Through Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) of constituent institutes
and departments. Audit reports are subsequently discussed within the
constituent institutes, by institutional IQACs, for deciding further scope of
action.
Institutional IQAC components facilitate organization of selected
technical/scientific expert talks and sessions.
IQAC encourages peer review of the class room based teaching-learning
process.
IQAC encourages students and faculty members to undertake web-based
learning courses offered by Swayam, NPTEL etc.
IQAC contributes to prepare uniform academic calendar across the University.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted
Conference 115
Sports, Cultural & Technical Festival 9
FDP 210
Industrial Training 93
Seminar 30
STTP 86
Symposium 2
Workshop 167
Other 103
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number
of Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions
filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 63 -- 05 11
Technical Staff 49 -- 04 13
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Criterion - III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution.
IQAC encourages and mentors research proposal preparation by faculty members. In
academic year 2017-18, 34 research proposals have been prepared and submitted to
relevant funding agencies.
IQAC also encourages and counsels faculty members to prepare and submit
collaborative research project. In academic year 2017-18, most of the submitted
projects are either collaborative or inter-disciplinary.
IQAC encourages all faculty members to create Google scholar profile and ORCID
iD. IQAC makes them aware about terminologies used in publication like citations,
impact factors, h-index, i10 index etc.
IQAC motivates faculties, especially with work experience of less than 5 years, to
avail CHARUSAT Research Grant so as to build their independent research base.
Development of ‘University Research Cell’ that would look after activities related to
research and development, some of which are as under.
o Presenting “Research Paper Award” to encourage quality publication by faculty
members. In academic year 2017-18, 05 awards have been bestowed.
o Framing and implementing policies for doctoral and post-doctoral research.
o Creating awareness through regular communications regarding the ethics in
research and plagiarism. IQAC also facilitates procuring of the necessary tools
to monitor and control plagiarized content to promote healthy quality research
practices.
3.2 Details regarding major projects (INR in Lakhs ) >= 10 Lakhs
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 1 13 1 22
Outlay (INR Lakhs)
14.00 338.06 15.60 641.56
3.3 Details regarding minor projects (INR in Lakhs ) <= 10 Lakhs
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 13 10 1 13
Outlay (INR Lakhs)
39.66 34.68 5.0 48.15
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 332 34 --
Non-Peer Review Journals -- -- --
e-Journals 80 10 --
Conference proceedings 102 36 14
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3.5 Details on Impact factor of Publications:
TR SJR
Lowest Impact Factor 0.49 0.11
Highest Impact Factor 53 5.331
Average Impact Factor 3.06 0.54
Highest H-Index 28
Highest I-10 Index 72
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and
other organisations
Sr. No.
Nature of the Project
Duration Year
Name of the funding Agency
Grant Received (INR Lakhs)
Externally Funded Major Research Projects 1. Evaluation of monsoonal urban heat island
and its effect on local monsoon onset and heavy rainfall climatology over Indian summer monsoon
2017-2021
DST-SERB
15.6 2. Simulation and Modeling of Big Data Time
Series
2017 - 2020
23.78
3. To engineer and develop suitable magnetic fluid for the induction heating based therapeutic strategy against cancer
49.38
4. Development of thin film solar cells with low- cost earth-abundant materials by Inkjet Printing
43.22
5. “Construction of putative hydroxycitric acid (HCA) biosynthetic pathway in Bacillus and engineering Escherichia coli for HCAproduction by heterologous expression of artificial putative HCA biosynthetic operon”
46.4
6. To prepare and test tunable magnetic fluid diffraction grating
50.07
7. Integrated eco-electrogenic system for efficient and sustainable treatment of textile wastewater
2017 - 2020
DBT
52.76
8.
Industry-Academia Collaborative Project
to Address System Wide Impacts of
Renewable Energy Sources in
Engineering Program
2017-2019
Royal Academy
of engineering
76
9. Development of FACTs Devices and Demonstration of Their Capabilities for Effective Power System Control
AICTE
10.58
10. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CDL FOR 42 GHZ/200KW/3sec gyrotron for startup study in tokmok aditya
2017-2018 DAE
14.65
11. Application of microaerophilic-aerobic bioreactor system in treating real textile effluents and metagenomic analyses of microbial community dynamics
2016-2019
DST
33.62
12. Insilico identification of adsorbed material for complete separation of C5-C7 alkane isomers: an attempt towards upgradation of octane
39.7
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number of petrol/gasoline
13. SMART (Sustainable Metalcasting using Advanced Research and Technology) Foundry 2020
61
14. Development of Bio-inoculants based on marine bacterial isolate Pseudomonas sp OG 101 for growth promotion and management of Fusarium in Plants
2016-2019
DBT
23.7
15.
Real Time Atmospheric Turbulence
Mitigation in CCD TI Sequences
2016-2018
Central Research
Laboratory- Bharat
Electronics
17.8
16. Time-varying Performance Evaluation of Boundary Mould Elements (Feed-aids) for Effective Application of CAD and
Simulation Technologies in Indian Foundries
2015-2018 Research Promotion
Scheme (RPS) of
AICTE
15.88
Externally Funded Minor Research Projects
1. Ayurveda Leaf Classification using CNN 2018-2019 NVIDIA Pvt. Ltd. 1.25
2.
District Human Development Report” (DHDR) for Chhotaudepur District funded by Gujarat Social Infrastructure Development Society (GSIDS)
2017-2018
GSIDS,
Gandhinagar
6
3.
Development of solution-based ZnO nanostructures as light harvesters for low-cost solar photovoltaics
2016-2018
GUJCOST
4.5
4.
Improvement of physico-chemical properties of active pharmaceutical ingredient via solid state modification
3.6
5. Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel lipid lowering agent
1
CHARUSAT Funded
Projects
1.
Detection of high-risk HPVs, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis infection and their
association with TLR 4 and 9 SNPs to
identify susceptibility markers in cervical
cancer and cervicitis patients.
2016-2019
CHARUSAT
5
2. Inkjet Printing of Perovskite inks for low-cost Solar Photovoltaics
2016-2018
4.1
3.
A study to assess Prevalence of thalassemia in reproductive age group females in central Gujarat
2.97
4.
Development of Novel Linkers for Quantitative Detection of Urinary Proteins as Smart Diagnostic Tool for Cancer
5
Total 607.56
3.7 No. of books published
Details No. of Publications
1. With ISBN No. 15
2. Chapters in Edited Books 12
3. Without ISBN No. 6
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3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from (UGC SAP, CAS, DST-FIST,
DPE, DBT:
Sr. No. Name of Funding Agency No. of Research Projects Amount Received (INR Lakhs)
1. DST Scheme/Funds 10 362.77
2. DBT Scheme/Funds 2 72.46
3.9 For Colleges (Autonomy, CPE, DBT Star Scheme, INSPIRE, CE, Any other): Not
Applicable
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy: Rs 45,54,840/-
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
Level International National State University College
Number 2 9 7 38 -
Sponsoring GUJCOST
GEDA
APTI Gujarat State Branch
CHARUSAT
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 97
3.13 No. of collaborations: International : 02 National: 13 State: 05
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year: 544
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From Funding agency: 313 lakhs
From Management of University/College (Budgeted Amount): 75 lakhs
Total: 388 lakhs
3.16 No. of patents received this year
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 02
Granted 02
International Applied --
Granted --
Commercialised Applied --
Granted --
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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year
Total International National State University Dist College
18 9 6 2 1 0 0
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered
under them
No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides: 71
Students registered under them: 156
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution: 74
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF: 7 Others : 3
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: 6359 3.22 No. of students Participated in NCC events: 12
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: 0
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: 1
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized : 22 (NSS)
Criterion - IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total
Campus area (Acres) 106.2 -
CHARUSAT
Class rooms (Sq. m) 9407.83 560.33 9968.16
Laboratories (Sq. m) 19623.8 267.38 19891.18
Seminar Halls (sq. m)
2348.17 237.79 2585.96
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
The CHARUSAT Knowledge Resource Centre (central library) and other Institutional
Libraries use SOUL (Software for University Libraries) library management system to manage
day to day activities. SOUL is an integrated multi-user system that supports all in-house
operations of the Library. The SOUL 2.0 consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing,
circulation, serials, article indexing and OPAC. The databases of books available in the
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institutional and central libraries are being updated day to day with details of recently acquired
books.
The Resource Centre has installed RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) system to automate
library functions. RFID refers to small electronic devices that consist of a small chip and an
antenna. The chip typically is capable of carrying up to 2,000 bytes of data. The RFID device
serves the same purpose as a bar code or a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card or ATM
card; it provides a unique identifier for an object. RFID device must be scanned to retrieve the
identifying information.
The Resource Centre is also supported by CHARUNIDHI (CHARUSAT D Space), an open
access repository for scholarly and/or published digital content. It is an open source repository
software package. It is completely customizable to fit users need. It manages and preserves all
formats of digital contents such as PDF, Word, JPEG, MPEG, TIFF etc.
All functions of libraries are being managed with the help of computer technology,
communication technology and storage technology.
At the level of administration, students’ entrance examinations at certain levels and qualifying
examinations for staff recruitment are conducted online or using software-generated question
paper.
Computer based tools supporting bulk messages to students are utilized for communicating
students’ attendance status to their parents on a regular basis.
Social media platform is extensively utilized for announcing university updates and thus have
an increased outreach within concerned communities including alumni network, donors, well-
wishers and other stakeholders.
Computerized records of utilization of sophisticated instrumentation facility available for
access under USIC, for students on-campus as well as in the near vicinity.
4.3 Library Services:
Information Resources of Library & Information Centres of CHARUSAT
Year Existing Newly added Total
Item
No.
Value
(INR Lakhs)
No.
Value
No.
Value
(INR Lakhs)
Text Book 56200 277.26 4121 40.64 60321 317.91
Reference Books 19720 113.52 2733 24.44 22453 137.97
Total Books 75920 390.79 6854 65.09 82774 455.88
E-Books 109 5.35 638 1.64 747 7.00
Print Journals 406 122.35 332(renewed) 19.85 406 142.21
E-Journals 15195 77.62 9836(renewed) 30.68 15195 108.31
Digital Database 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00
CD & DVDs 4654 0.33 2040 0.00 6694 0.33473
Project
Reports/Theses
5449
0.00
1053
0.00
6502
0.00
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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total
Computer 3066 260
CHARUSAT
Budget and funded
projects
3326
Printer 208 22 230
Software 20 5 25
Projector 196 44 240
Laptop 54 07 61
Tablets 177 0 177
Xerox Machine NA NA NA
Interactive Boards 20 0 20
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme
for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
CHARUSAT is committed to provide learning platform to students and staff members.
Campus has Wi-Fi connectivity enabling students to access the learning resources either
from their institutes, hostels or from the library within the campus.
Every institute is equipped with computer labs for easy access to students. This facility
can be accessed for transacting several software based courses included in the
curriculum. Robust internet facility has also been utilized occasionally for video
conferencing during important sessions/meetings and for conducting parallel sessions
during various administrative and academic events
The computer and internet facility is also accessed for undertaking online courses from
various recommended portals like Swayam, NPTEL etc as well as for conducting online
quizzes, assignment submissions, registration to various events conducted across
campus, display of internal marks etc.
Several institutes across the campus manage their own webpages as announcement
platforms and networking.
Paperless management through e-governance system is a regular practice at
CHARUSAT. Whenever a new module is added to the e-governance system, training
sessions have been organised to spread awareness about functionality. Newly admitted
students are made aware about e-governance system through a dedicated session in
orientation program.
Additionally, CHARUSAT had developed two e-systems viz. Centralized Data Base
(CDB system). Charusat has adopted D-space (CHARUNIDHI) (Charusat Digital
Repository) to manage and retrieve the data generated through various contributions
(curricular and extra- and co-curricular) by faculty members and students. Faculty
members were trained to use these systems through e-governance department/institute
coordinators.
The various functionalities where e-governance is used include: -
• Customized ERP: End-to-End Integration
• Student’s enrollment to degree generation
• Employees entry to exit
Other process automation and digitization:
• Biometric presence of staff and students
• E-Notice boards and other platforms
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• Customized Mobile Apps
• Smart ID cards
• Cashless Transactions
• Fee Collection
• Salary Disbursement
• All payments and receipts
• Inventory management for consumable
Mobile App has also been developed for easy accessibility of the system through smart
phones.
Wireless Information and Networking Cell (WINCell) at CHARUSAT has cloud ready
environment. It is configured to match with the latest IT scenario and can allot virtual
servers for high end computing applications. Network is protected by enhanced security
with the use of secure static IP and subneting which isolates it from other outer and
unsecured network threats. Cloud Computing, with 65 Virtual Servers, resulting
in Green Computing leading to Application and Infrastructure virtualization has made
CHARUSAT one of the leaders in the field in this region of the country.
HP C7000 Blade Centre housing 7 Blades and implemented cluster of it. Cluster having:
• 624 GB Ram
• 221 GHz VCPU
• SAN with the capacity 20 TB
• Vmware 6 virtualization
• 71 high end 56 Wi-Fi Access
Teachers extensively use modern computer aided tools like e-classrooms, blogs,
Edmodo, professional networking, smart boards etc. to extend teaching learning process
and make it more effective. Need-based trainings for peer groups are organized on
specific tools.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
Sr. No. Details Amount (in lakh)
1. ICT 60.6
2. Campus and Infrastructure Facilities 107.69
3. Equipment 64.88
4. Others (Electrical maintenance and repair Expenses)
20.2
Total 253.37
Criterion - V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
IQAC has requested all constituent institutes to orient existing and newly admitted
students about following students support cells and their functions.
o Internal Quality Assurance Cell
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o Women’s Development Cell
o Equal Opportunity Cell
o Cell for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
o Grievance Redressal Cell and Anti-ragging Committee
o Career Development and Placement Cell
o University Industry Interaction Cell
o WINCell - Wireless Information and Networking Cell
In addition, display boards have been installed throughout the campus for awareness
about these students support cells.
IQAC encourages establishment and participation of students various technical level
students’ chapters including IEEE, SAE, Society for Civil Engineering, College to
Career Program, ISTE, Microsoft IT academy etc.
IQAC also encourages active participation of students in various NSS, NCC and
cultural activities as well as their involvement in various students’ chapters like The
Quill, Illuminati, Kadam, Green Club, CHARUSAT MuN (Model United Nations).
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
Students’ progressions during study period are determined in parts, based on
continuous evaluation of their performance in the courses undertaken and overall
conduct of the student. This is undertaken at two levels (i) individual course
coordinator and (ii) student counselling system. For every course, the course
coordinator keeps a performance record of students in individual components on
continuous evaluation and based on the result analyses, discusses the avenues of
improvement in the class. Each course coordinator then shares the result of the course
offered by him/her to the respective semester/class coordinator, who then forwards the
same for needful action through student counselling system.
CHARUSAT, through student counselling system, aims to foster academic
excellence, positive mental attitude and general well-being of the students. The
student counselling system is a proactive and potential-building activity that identifies
the factual potential of the students and brings it out, so as to facilitate students to set
and achieve their academic and personal goals. The system comprises of counsellors,
primarily the teachers, the students themselves and the professional counselor at the
University level.
As soon as a student gets enrolled and begins his/her sessions, he/she is assigned to a
particular teacher counsellor. It is the teacher counsellor’s utmost responsibility to
ensure that the new incumbent is comfortable in the new environment and gets
acclimatized. The illustrative model could be through building a rapport with the
students by way of different activities, games and informal interactions carried out to
help build strong teacher-student relationship.
The counsellors keep continuous observation of the academic performance, relation
with the peers, behavior patterns and psychological conditions of their counselees, so
as to be able to track any irregularity at an early stage and suggest corrective actions.
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No %
2718 37.6%
No %
4503 62.3%
For this, the counsellors conduct meetings, once in a fortnight, with their counselees.
These meets are recorded with signature of the counsellor as well as the counselees.
After completion of a semester and announcement of results of the students, the
teacher counsellor segregates their respective counsellees on the basis of academic
performance as Potential Learners (CGPA < 5), Progressive Learners (CGPA 5 to 7),
and Proficient Learners (CGPA above 7). In order to achieve students’ optimal
development and well-being, a Parent-Teacher’s meet, with parents of ‘Potential
Learners’ as well as ‘Progressive Learners’, is organized after a month of
announcement of results to convey the progress made by the students to their parents.
The “Proficient Learners’ having academic excellence are encouraged and guided for
greater participation in Inter-University events and activities, State/ National level
competitions/Workshop/Seminars, etc.. Such exposure ultimately contributes to the
holistic growth of the students. The counsellors also keep track of the progression of
the students during internship, training and project work at other organizations by
consulting them. Potential learners, on the other hand, are also encouraged to take up
remedial classes and practice assignments separately planned by respective course
coordinators as a part of extending opportunities of improvement in academic
performance.
In addition, individual department/institute also encourages and trains the students to
participate in the competitive exams like GATE, GPAT, TOFEL, IELTS, NIPER JEE,
NET, SLAT etc. Efforts are also being made to track the progression of passed out
students through alumni associations. For some final year/passed-out students who
obtain recommendation letters for applying for higher studies to other
universities/institutes within or outside India, the online recommendation system
partially helps in tracking their progression.
Students’ outstanding performances in other extra- and co-curricular activities are
tracked and recorded by respective activity coordinators across the institutes and are
acknowledged during the annual day celebrations followed by inclusion in annual
reports.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
UG PG Ph. D. Others F M F M F M F M
1807 3537 553 509 144 258 214 199
(b) No. of students outside the state 32
(c) No. of international students 4
Men Women
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Category Last Year (2016-2017) This Year (2017-2018)
General 5609 5906
SC 197 217 ST 117 111 SEBC 530 565 OBC 313 385 NTDNT 2 3 Physically Challenged 4 4 Total 6898 7191
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If
any)
No. of student’s beneficiaries: 271
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
Examinations Students Qualified
GATE 35
CAT 6
Others 230
5.6 Details of student counseling and career guidance
Students arriving at University for the first time or embarking on a programme may have to
learn to adapt to significant changes. These changes are exciting, challenging and an intrinsic
part of the attraction of going to University. All these warrant facilitation of students towards
a new turn in their journey of life.
CHARUSAT, through Student Counselling System, aims to foster academic excellence,
positive mental attitude and general well-being of the students. The Student Counselling
System is a proactive and potential building activity that identifies the true potential of the
students and brings it out, so as to facilitate students to achieve their academic and personal
goals.
Approach to Counselling
The students are counselled in the areas of:
1. Academic Matters - By way of helping students set their career goals and guiding
them as to how to achieve the goals.
2. Social Matters – By way of helping them understand various social inter-
relationships like family, relatives, friends, peers, strangers and unforeseen events.
3. Personal Matters affecting his/her career/ life – By way of helping them
understand their strengths and constraints and providing proper guidance to
capitalization on opportunities.
Counselling Structure
The Counselling Cell comprises of the following members:
Teacher Counsellor – Faculty members
o One counsellor is allocated to 15 to 25 students for counselling.
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o Counsellor reports to Department Counselling Coordinator twice in
every semester through Mentor Report.
o For students requiring immediate attention and remedial action, counsellor
immediately refers the said students directly to Institute Counsellor.
Department Counselling Coordinator – Having more than 05 years of
teaching experience and having proven track record of effective teaching and
counselling, is the Department Counselling Coordinator.
o Department Counselling Coordinator will look after the counselling at
departmental level and coordinate with the Teacher Counsellors
for continuous feedback on the progress of the students twice in a
semester.
o The Department Counselling Coordinator shall report the progress
made by the counselled students to Institute Counsellor for necessary
actions, wherever
needed, once in every quarter. Institute Counsellor - The Head of the Department will be the Institute Counsellor.
The Institute Counsellor oversees the progress and the noticeable issues and shall take
immediate remedial actions.
Professional Member – A Professional Psychologist and Psycho Therapist,
appointed under Student Wellness Programme is be the Professional Member.
No. of students benefitted: 3383
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 148 671 434 142
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes: 13 Programmes have been
conducted as part of gender sensitization activity. Additionally, 14 programmes
were conducted during the orientation programmes of newly inducted students in
all the institutes. During these 14 programs , the student were apprised of the
existence and functioning of Cell for Prevention of Sexual Harassment.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events: 121
No. of students participated in cultural events: 4000 (State\Level)
5.9.2 No. of medals/awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Level Students participated
State/University level 00
National level 2
International level 00
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5.10. Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of students Amount Financial support from institution 829 1,42,54,100 Financial support from government 625 94,39,033 Financial support from other sources 00 00 Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
00 00
5.11. Student organized / initiatives
University level exhibition to exhibit the creativity of the newly admitted students of the
undergraduate programmes to the University is organized by the Department of Humanities
and Social Sciences (DHSS), Faculty of Management Studies every year.
With a view to fostering creativity in students and an appreciation for aesthetics, six Courses
of Liberal Arts have been introduced. The courses are: Painting, Photography, Sculpting,
Pottery and Ceramic Art, Media and Graphic Design, and Art and Craft. These courses are
conducted in workshop mode over a period of about six days.
The exhibition included the exhibits of creativity contributed by about 1400 students of 1st
year undergraduate programmes.
CSPIT students organized and participated in an exhibition of handicraft made by them as a
part of Women’s Day activity.
The University sports and cultural event SPOURAL is largely a students’ organized fanfare.
Besides students play an integral part in organizing the annual technical/scientific events
organized across all institutes.
Additionally, interested group of students also manage the publication of University
magazine The Quill as well as participate in group activities towards social and
environmental activities through initiatives like Kadam, Green Club and blood donation
camps.
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students: 22
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Not Any
Criterion - VI
6. Governance. Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Vision: To become a dynamic global institution in a knowledge driven world through
excellence in teaching, research and social contributions
Mission: To serve society by striving to transform it through creation, augmentation,
dissemination and perpetuation of knowledge
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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
E- Governance: E-Governance is a complete digital solution designed & developed
keeping in mind functional & management requirements of CHARUSAT aiming to
make CHARUSAT digital University.
This web-based solution includes robust functionalities allowing for the management
of day-to-day University Functions. CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and
BI (Business Intelligence) will be built in as well.
Integrated Modules:
Master Data Management Time Table Management System
Student Registration System Feedback Management System
Student Information System Result Management System
Student Attendance System Dept. Activities / Event Management
Resource Management System General Record Keeping
Human Resource Management Examination Management System
Academic information Management System
Alumni
Inventory Management System Library Management System
Industrial Interaction & Placement Interface with external Apps.
Student Counselling
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
Two approaches are amalgamated. Benchmarking and constant up gradation.
Benchmarking is done with curricula of other reputed institution and up gradation is
done based on changing needs of society as understood from various stakeholders like
industry, alumni and peers from academia and research.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
Adoption of Technology, feedback loops and continuous intellectual and skill-based
enrichment of teachers are the processes adopted. Feedback loops help in gauging
effectiveness of innovation adopted through technology and enrichment efforts.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Continuous evaluation, transparency, assessment of full-potential of students, and
confidentiality are the base parameters. Innovations like online tests, open book
exams, multiple-choice questions, project presentations etc. are the outcomes.
6.3.4 Research and Development
Autonomy to researchers to pursue research of choice, facilities like laboratories,
internet, on-line and off-line journals, Research funding’s, sponsorship to participate
in seminars/conferences are some of the tactical actions forming strategy of
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promoting R&D. A Research council to monitor and foster R&D, and dedicated R&D
centers are created to give thrust to research.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
Physical Infrastructure/Instrumentation is developed by opinion of Teachers and
experts. It is developed as aligned with vision plan of the University. ICT
infrastructure is developed adopting fore-front Technologies setting benchmarks for
other institutions to follow. Library is fully-equipped with all resources like on-line,
and off-line journals, Books, e-books, compendium of journals etc. RFID technology
and ICT are extensively used.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
The University considers Human Resources as engine of its growth and development.
Comprehensive selection methods, elaborate training programmes through HRDC and
encouraging HR policies including Career Advancement Schemes, and benefits like
PF, gratuity and leave encashment are the components of HRM Strategy. Charusat
Employees Credit & Consumer Co-Op. Credit Society Ltd. has been set up to
facilitate financial savings and loans as and when needed. Annual medical check-up
regime is fixed for all employees to ensure their wellness and timely conduct of
healthcare measures.
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
All recruitments are done through three step process of Tests-presentation-Interviews.
It is done on the basis of equal opportunity to all without any discrimination of
gender, caste, creed, religion or region. The system has inbuilt transparency in all its
steps from advertisement, call-letters to appointment letters. On joining, an elaborate
orientation is undertaken so that new joinee feels comfortable and is made aware
about University Vision, Mission, Quality policy and values.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
A separate University Industrial Interaction Cell is formed. Each teacher and student
has to undergo industrial training. Students’ training ranges from four weeks to whole
semester. University regularly arranges industrial meet and Alumni meet to
understand the trends of the industry. There is at least 33% of representation of people
from industry in all the decision making bodies of the university. To further
incentivize industrial interaction there is a liberal consultancy and intellectual
property policy where in teachers are encouraged to come forward for industry
interaction. Collaborations with various institutes of repute, Research organizations
and industries and industrial associations have been entered into. Standard templates
of MoUs and one-person-one MoU monitoring system are implemented. All such
initiatives are regularly monitored by Academic Council and Board of Management
of University.
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6.3.9 Admission of students
The admissions are done through transparent mechanisms by inviting application
through wide publicity, preparation of merit list and admission by admission
committees. The University follows the norms of fees, admission and eligibility as
stipulated by Government of Gujarat and various statutory bodies like AICTE, PCI,
NCI, UGC etc.
6.4 Welfare schemes for
Teaching and Non- Teaching:
PF
Gratuity
Leave encashment
Career advancement
Free medical checkup
Cooperative Society
Scholarship to wards/children
Health Insurance
Maternity and Paternity leaves
Sick Leaves
Students:
Free Medical checkup and treatment
Insurance
Scholarships and Financial aid from Government and University
Comprehensive Counseling
6.5 Total corpus fund generated: INR 17 Crores
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
Annual Financial Audit is culmination of quarterly internal audit.
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authorit
y Academic Yes Committee was appointed by Provost with external
expert
Yes Committee was appointed by Provost with internal expert
Administrative Yes Yes
6.8 Does the University declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes
For PG Programmes Yes
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/Autonomous College for Examination
Reforms?
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Reformation in examination system by Exam Reform Committee. 6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the constituent
colleges?
Principals of each constituent college have been given autonomy in matters of
Finance, Human Resources, Academics. Equipment and books selection and
purchases is done by Principal/teachers. Autonomy in curricula design, pedagogy,
continuous assessment is enjoyed by each teacher. Every employee decides his/her
own key performance areas and is appraised vis-à-vis that through self-appraisals.
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
Alumni association is registered at Charity Commissioner office.
Every constituent organizes at least one alumni meet every year.
There is a fund of Rs. 75 Lakhs allocated for alumni activities.
Alumni are regularly invited and feedback sought in matters like curricula
development and career guidance to incumbent students.
Alumni representation is also there in IQAC of the university.
6.12 Development programmes for support staff
University has established a Prin. B. I. Patel Human Resource Development
Center(HRDC). It is headed by an experienced professor. It regularly conducts
developmental programs for support staff right from attendants, gardeners, drivers, to
technical staff to the level of Deputy Registrar. Also, University sponsors all such
staff members to undertake development programmes outside University.
6.13 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Growth and nurture of varieties of flora including endangered species.
Display of information boards in campus making all inhabitants aware of
flora and fauna diversity of campus.
No-harm policy to species like butterflies to birds to blue bulls to waterfowls
etc.
Usage of solar energy.
Water Conservation.
Extensive recycling of paper.
Environment friendly ways to dispose solid waste.
Indigenously developed effluent treatment plants.
Usage of power saving devices like LEDs
Environment awareness lectures for university fraternity
Compulsory course of Environment Sciences to all the students of under
graduate programmes.
Green Audit mechanism to monitor carbon foot print.
University has been granted approval at class to get details from email
environment Auditor.
Advocating and exercising judicious use of electricity.
Regular maintenance of the natural lake within the campus
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Criterion - VII
7. 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.
Academic and Administrative Audits (AAAs) of the constituent
institutes/departments.
Development of Centralized Data Base (CDB system): CDB system is linked with the
already existing robust E – Governance system to manage and retrieve the data
generated due to various contributions (curricular and extra- and co-curricular) by
faculty members and students.
Development of CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository): Regular upgradation
of the literature published by the University which can be accessed by the students,
staff and faculty members of the University on intranet.
Mentoring of research proposal preparation and submission.
Preparation of CHARUSAT Strategic Plan 2018-23.
Preparation and execution of Best Research Paper award.
Identification of focus areas need strengthening.
Facilitating faculty members to participate in programmes focusing on quality
enhancement and sustenance in higher education system.
In order to sensitise young minds towards deriving creative solutions for problems
and inspiring them to innovate, a special course ‘Creative thinking, Problem solving
and Innovation’ has been introduced across University under ‘Anil and Asha Patel
Endowment Chair’.
Enhancing the civil infrastructure and friendly attitude towards differently abled
individuals
Involving students in development of in-house research projects to impart them an
exposure to design and execute an original research problem. This practice is largely
adopted to improve the intellectual capacity and employability of the students.
Inception of Industry-Innovation Program to appropriately channelize the placement
opportunities as per students’ interests.
Initiating collaborations with international universities for research and technology
exchange.
Designing innovative feedback technique using minute paper and its execution and as
a pilot model (need clarification)
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Establishment of ‘Book World’ to propagate the importance of books as knowledge
resources. The book collection includes both technical and non-technical reading
material.
Creating awareness towards and imposition of traffic safety rules on students and staff
members
Creating opportunities and infrastructure for students and staff to improve and
maintain mental and physical health through meditation and yoga programs as well as
gymnasium.
Restructuring of the curriculum to improve its learning value by including updated
technological/scientific content yet strengthening the fundamental core, self-learning
modules like mini-projects, seminars, project proposal development etc., increased
exposure to analytical and sophisticated equipment and increase in participatory
learning components.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at
the beginning of the year
2nd cycle of Academic and Administrative Audits (AAAs) were carried out during
August-September 2017. Total 14 institutes/departments were audited.
Workshop on “Outcome based Education” was organized during July 04-08, 2017
Amendments of University policies.
Mentoring of research proposal preparation and submission- 23 projects were
reviewed and approved for submission to various Government funding agencies
Best Research Paper awards were awarded in Faculty of Technology and Engineering,
Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Science and
Faculty of computer Application (one member from each faculty).
CHARUSAT Funding for research projects.
Centralized Data Base (CDB system): Data related to publication, patents,
professional services provided by the faculty members, and participation of faculty
members in events were entered in the system.
Development of CHARUNIDHI (Charusat Digital Repository): Published papers,
annual reports, Quill student magazine were entered in the system.
Preparation of CHARUSAT Strategic Plan 2018-2023.
The following focus areas have been identified and committees have been constituted
to suggest and undertake appropriate actions in future:
o ICT based Teaching Learning methods o Question paper setting
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o Reforms in examination methodology o Outcome based curriculum framing (OBE) o Research project writing o Consultancy Services o Scientific writing and paper publication (including Plagiarism) o IPR and Patent awareness o Utilization of e-resources o Enhancing employability of graduates o Extension activities
7.3 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Students, staff members and faculty members were made aware about environment
and its protection. Following aspects are covered.
1. Introduction of courses, topic or assignments related to environmental and ecological
diversity and preservation, in the curriculum.
2. Organization seminar, workshop and training program by CREDP/NSS.
3. Maintaining the green campus and plantation of trees including medicinal plants.
4. Paperless work.
5. Use both side of the paper. Make use of rough pages where possible.
6. Dissertation/ thesis printing on both side of the paper.
7. Save energy.
8. Energy Conservation Cell.
9. Best out of Waste Competition.
10. Installation of Nests and Water bowls for Birds at the campus and rural areas.
11. Cleaning of Bird nests and water bowls for birds at the campus.
12. Cleanliness drive at the campus.
13. Recycling of used papers.
14. Use of solar energy.
15. Robust disposal of e-waste.
16. Creating awareness and a drive to minimize food wastage, specifically at the hostels.
17. Adoption of appropriate waste disposal mechanism 7.4 Whether environmental audit was conducted?
Yes
7.5 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT
Analysis)
07 Endowment Chairs have been created in all constituent
institutes/departments. Regular activities are conducted under them.
Bhatnagar Awardees lecture series is conducted.
Sardar Patel Memorial lecture series is conducted to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
8. Plans of institution for next year
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Apply for NIRF 2019 ranking.
To take corrective actions and implement the suggestions under observation report of
NAAC Peer Team.
To strengthen teaching, learning and evaluation aspects.
To promote use of ICT in academic processes
To strengthen Alumni association and associated activities.
To strengthen existing University policies and its implementation.
To introduce schemes for awards/incentives for staff and faculty members
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Annexure 1
Academic Schedule for Academic Year 2018 – 19 The Academic Schedule for the Academic year 2018-19 for Second, Third and
Final years of programs conducted under CHARUSAT is:
Duration (Dates) Activ
ity From To
Odd
Semester 02/07/18 11/08/18 Commencement of the new academic term (Odd semester) and Teaching – Learning – Phase I (7 weeks) 13/08/18 18/08/18 First Internal Examination ( 1 week)*
20/08/18 06/10/18 Teaching – Learning – Phase II (7 weeks)
17/09/18 29/09/18 CHARUSAT Backlog Examinations (Theory and Practical, where applicable)
08/10/18 13/10/18 Second Internal Examination along with Practical Examination/ Submission/ Project evaluation (if applicable)* (1 week)
15/10/18 3/11/18 Teaching – Learning – Phase III (2 weeks); Journal certification and CHARUSAT Practical Examination 05/11/18 17/11/18 Diwali Vacation (2 weeks)
19/11/18 1/12/18 CHARUSAT Examination (Theory) (2 weeks)
End of Odd Semester, Teaching Learning duration: 16 weeks Break(only for students) 3/12/18 – 08/12/18(1 week)
Even Semester 10/12/18 12/01/19 Commencement of the new academic term (Even semester) and
Teaching – Learning – Phase I (5 weeks)
16/01/19 31/01/19 Spoural ’19, CHARUSAT Foundation Day , NSS camp, Republic Day, Activities of all cells, Annual Day and
other activities (2 weeks)
01/02/19 16/02/19 Teaching – Learning – Phase II (2 weeks)
18/02/19 23/02/19 First Internal Examination* (1 week)
25/02/19 13/04/19 Teaching – Learning – Phase III (7 weeks)
11/03/19 16/03/19 CHARUSAT Backlog Examinations (Theory and Practical, where applicable) (1 week)
15/04/19 20/04/19 Second Internal Examination along with Practical Examination/ Submission/ Project evaluation (if applicable)* (1 week)
22/04/19 27/04/19 Teaching – Learning – Phase IV (1 week) & Journal certification 29/04/19 11/05/19 CHARUSAT Examination (Theory and Practical, where applicable) (2 weeks)
End of Even Semester, Teaching Learning possible: 15 Weeks
Summer vacation (for students): 12/05/2019 to 22/06/2019 (6 weeks)
Commencement of Next Academic Year 2019 - 2020 : 24/06/19 * Teaching Learning will continue during Internal Examinations giving additional 2
weeks of teaching learning
Proposed date for Convocation: last week of December’18 or first week of January’19-.
