Part – BCriterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes (Pl. Refer Comments)

Level of theProgramme

Number ofexisting

Programmes

Number ofprogrammes added

during the year

Number ofself-financingprogrammes

Number of valueadded / Career

Orientedprogrammes

PhD 1. 03                  

PG 2. 08                  

UG 1. 03                  

PG Diploma 02                  

Advanced Diploma                        Diploma                        Certificate 03            Others            03       1. 03     

Total 18      03       03

Interdisciplinary                        Innovative       0 3            

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options Arts- Core 2, Elective Options-11 Commerce-Core-05 Elective Options-04 (ii) Pattern of programmes: (Pl. Refers Comments- 10,11)

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

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

Our Stakeholders are very much involved in our College activities- be it a Parent, Management and Alumni Association. Their contributions to our infrastructure facilities, planning and evaluation of College improvement both in administration and academics are commendable. We solicit feedback from them, evaluate and analyze it. We address the issues and taken care of the lacuna. (Annexure I)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

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Pattern Number of programmes

Semester      08

Trimester      NA

Annual      07

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

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

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanentfaculty

(Pl. Refer Comment)

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. (Pl. Refer Comment)

2.3 No. of Faculty PositionsRecruited (R) and Vacant (V)during the year(Pl. Refer Comment)

Periodic Revision of syllabi is done as per the direction of R.T.M.N.U (Pl. refer Comment)

‘CETC’ (Competitive Exam Training Centre) - for GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, MPSC, UPSC, NET, SET, Specialized Training for English Communicative Skills

16

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors

Others

26 19 06 01

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

19 06 06 00 00 00 05 00 25 06

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

We try to expose best to our students and invited highly qualified and well known academicians as visiting lecturer (Pl. Refer comment)

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:(Pl. refer Comment)(Annexure II)

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

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

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

Our Examination System focuses and follows Identification and modulated Need Based Teaching for slow and advanced learners (Pl. Refer Comment)

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

We take suggestions from Alumni, Faculties, Management and Students for modifying the syllabi and convey it to the university. All our faculty meticulously restructure the syllabi prescribed by the university to cater to the needs of the children admitted to the College.(Pl.Refer Comment)

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Sr.no.

Title of theProgramme

Total no. Of students appeare

Pass in Ist division

Pass in IInd division

Pass in IIIrd division

%

41322

Our faculty members have conducted many need- based innovative processes during the year such as ‘ICT’, ‘Teacher for Today’, ‘AVSATLL’, ‘Providing free Tutorials and Model Answers to needy and poor students.’, ‘Extempore- lesson based presentation’, ‘LASSY- Earn and Learn Scheme’ (Laxmi Saraswati Swavalamban Yojna)‘Industrial Tours’ etc. (Pl. refer Comment)

180 + Need based additional classes (Total about 220)

06193

75 %

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars

24 62 07

Presented papers 15 34 03

Resource Persons             05

d

1. B.com (new)Part-I

290 5 47 131 63.10%

2. B.com Part-II

413 6 54 242 73.12%

3 B.com Final

194 7 33 130 87.62%

4 B.A-I 308 6 21 145 55.84%

5 B.A-II 156 15 23 100 88.46%

6 B.A-Final 115 6 18 80 90.43%

7 BCCA old-I 23 1 20 91.30%

8 BCCA old-II

47 5 29 72.34%

9 BCCA old-III

36 17 5 61.11%

10 BBA-I 116 1 5 32 32.75%

11 BBA-II 65 2 23 22 72.30%

12 BBA-III 43 3 27 6 83.72%

13 M.COMI-sem

81 9 63 88.8%

14 M.COMIII-sem

25 9 13 88%

15 M.ComIV-sem

55 11 14 22 85.45%

16 M.COM II- Sem

124 7 41 42 72.58%

17 M.A (Eng) II Semister

06 - 1 2 50%

18 M.A (Eng)IV-sem

14 7 5 92.8%

19 M.A (Eng)III-Sem

9 1 6 77.7%

20 M.A IV- sem (Marathi)

8 5 3 100%

21 M.A(Pol.sci)IV-sem

13 6 4 76.92%

22 M.A IV-sem (sociology)

19 17 2 100%

23 M.A (Music)IV-sem

10 5 5 100%

24 M.A (Eco)II-sem

2 1 50%

25 M.A (I music)III-sem

5 2 3 100%

26 M.A(socilgy)II-sem

9 1 4 3 88.88%

27 M.A (pol.sci) II

10 2 5 70%

28 M.A (Eco)Final

5 4 80%

29 M.A (Sociology) First Semester

3 2 66.6%

30 M.A (Sociology) II Sem

2 2 100%

31 M.A (Eco)III Semester

2 2 100%

32 M.A (Eco)I Semester

5 4 60%

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

Annual academic plan is made by IQAC and all the departments and faculty members are insisted to followthe plans. Periodic monitoring, suggestions and improvement are enforced to ensure the best outcome inTeaching and Learning process. IQAC conducts presentations sessions before Peer group and management.IQAC organizes periodic meetings with stakeholders and regular meetings with teachers for their suggestions.IQAC also insists evaluation of teacher by the students. IQAC gives suggestions based on the feedback fromthe students, alumni, parents, LMC and DES administration. IQAC keeps record of all the departmentalactivities. IQAC encourages and monitors student - centric activities such as group discussions, PPTpresentations, essay competitions, and integrating ICT in the teaching learning process. Maintenance ofteaching aids like electronic gadgets and equipments is also monitored and ensured by the IQAC.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development (Pl. Refer Comment)      

Faculty / Staff Development ProgrammesNumber of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 2

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme      

HRD programmes 1

Orientation programmes 1

Faculty exchange programme 1

Staff training conducted by the university/College 1

Staff training conducted by other institutions 1

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 6

Others 5

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff (Pl. Refer Comment)

Category Number ofPermanentEmployees

Number ofVacant

Positions

Number ofpermanent

positions filledduring the Year

Number ofpositions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 25 03 00 09

Technical Staff 00 00 00 01

Since appointments of permanent employees come under the purview of Maharashtra State Government as per roster rules, slight delay happens in immediately filling up the vacancies. Otherwise measures are intact to ensure optimum functioning of the administration with temporary staff. Efforts are on to fill up these vacant posts with the compliance of the higher govt. authorities.

Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

The IQAC meetings are conducted regularly, annual plan is prepared and accordingly IQAC organisesresearch orientation workshops and seminars for Faculty members and students. Dr.Shubhashree Mukherjeeand Dr.John Menachery were invited as resource persons for the workshops for Faculty. Our FacultyDr.Manjushree Sardeshpande and Dr.Manju Dubey were invited as resource persons for ResearchMethodology Workshops conducted by R.T.M.Nagpur University’s Adult Continuing Education Centre. Theresearch climate is promoted in the Institution right from the under graduation. The Women Development Celland the Population Education Departments guide the students in preparing their research projects. B.B.A finalyear students and M.Com final year students have a paper on Research methodology in their syllabi.

The College is proud to have a Centre for Higher Learning and Research affiliated to R.T.M.NagpurUniversity.

The Institution encourages faculty to undertake research activities. Eleven Faculty members are PhDsupervisors providing guidance to nearly 48 research scholars working under them, nine Faculty arepursuing their PhDs . Ms.Manju Dubey was awarded Phd , Dr.S.Ghatate was awarded D.Lit and OneFaculty Dr.Shubhangi Paranjape has submitted her thesis for D. Lit.

Ph.D. Guides render guidance in using appropriate research methodology for the doctoral researchers.Researchers have access to NList and other research databases through the campus Wi-Fi system.

In order to facilitate access to academic resources our Institute has envisaged library access at different levels.We have a centralized library, departmental libraries attached to every department, a Post- graduate library andResearch Centre Library. Faculty members participate in conferences and seminars at national andinternational levels and read their research papers there. This year post graduate students of M.A English alsopresented papers at conferences.

Workshops were conducted by Philosophy Department, English Department, Sanskrit Department, andNational Conference was organized on Bhagvatgeeta.

The institution supports its faculty for submitting Research projects and securing external funding throughflexibility in administrative processes and infrastructure and academic support which are crucial for anyinstitution to excel in Research. Seven Faculty members have successfully completed their minor researchprojects and their accounts have also been settled.

The faculty are empowered to take up research activities utilizing the existing facilities.

The institution encourages its staff to engage in interdisciplinary and interdepartmentalresearch activities and resource sharing. A Spices Board of India project onStandardization of Varhadi Cuisine was conducted in the college where faculty fromdifferent departments were involved. The institution provides logistic and infrastructuresupport for individual researches and self financed researches.

Sharing of knowledge especially theoretical and practical findings of research enhancesquality of teaching and learning-Dr.Alka Badge has published a book on her minorresearch project.

Under International Faculty Development Programme Dr. Akhilesh V. Peshwe completeda Research Degree Programme from the top ranked University of Texas at Austin .Dr.Manjushree Sardeshpande completed an Online Certificate Course – The Fiction ofRelationship from the Brown University, USA and Coursera.

All these activities provide avenues to the faculty as well as students to pursue research

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned ProposalSubmitted toUGC forapproval( ‘Documentaryon the Life ofRashtrasantTukadojiMaharaj’)

Number 03 02 02 1Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 1000000 +

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 6 3 1 6Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 555500 70000/- 70000/- 555500

3.4 Details on research publications (Annexure II)

International National OthersPeer Review Journals

1. Social Sciences/ 1.(Cenacle)2.National

Commerce/

Education & Language(I.J)

2.. Indian Social Reforms& their Thoughts(I.J)3. .Sant Sahitya va kaarya(Peer .Rev.(IP.RJ)

ResearchJournal ofMusic, Art &Literature-Kaladrishti

Non-Peer ReviewJournals

1. Satva Dhara Visheshaank(N.Journal)

2.Sanshodhan(N.J)

e-JournalsConferenceproceedings

12 23 1

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:02(Dr.Unnati Datar & Dr.A.Peshwe)

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

Nature of the ProjectDuration

YearName of the

funding AgencyTotal grantsanctioned

Received

Major projects                        Minor Projects 2012-2014 UGC 717000 555500

Interdisciplinary Projects

2012-2014Spices Board of

India3 Lakhs

Industry sponsored                        Projects sponsored by the University/ College

                       

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

                       

Any other(Specify)                        Total             717000 555500

1-2 U. Datar

1

2(Dr.Sardeshpande)

04Dr.S Paranjape(2)Ms.A.Badge(1)Dr.S.Surjuse(1

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences

organized by the Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

State

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year-12

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of copyrights/ patents received thisyear

01-Dr.Peshwe

Rs.103250-(GRE,TOEFL,IELTS Guidance)Communicative English(Certificate Course)

In 45 different assignments

213

4

1.Rs.2000 per head per yearas Retention fee from research Students.2. Rent to DES3.Library books,

UGC

717000

Level International

National State University

College

Number 1 UGC Sponsoring agencies

Type of Patent Number

NationalAppliedGranted

InternationalAppliedGranted 1

CommercialisedAppliedGranted

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

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them

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

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

JRF 1 SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

College Level Camp 60

College Level Events: 4

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level

National level International level

Battalion Level 02+ 108(All Cadets Participated)

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level

1

48

Dr.S.Ingle(3)Dr.R.Ashtikar(3)Dr.S.Surjuse(01)

1

Volunteering for all University Events Ni

NiNi

30 1

10

NiNi

Total International

National State

University Dist

College

Dr.S.Ghatate(Global Environmental Social Award)

1PhD-Nagpur University(R.T.M,Nagpur University01D.Litt(Inox Int University)

National level International level

Camp Awards 01

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level

National level International level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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

The faculty members of the institution conscientiously contributed towards social responsibility through nearly twelve different programmes.

1. LASSY (Laxmi Saraswati Swavalamban Yojana)’:- It is an ‘Earn & Learn Scheme’ where students

are given opportunity to earn on campus through simple assignments like data-entry, administrativework etc.

2. MSMP (‘My Society My People’) – On the occasion of the Founders’Day, a cultural fete isorganised by the students of the college. This year, in all 22 stalls were put up by Junior and Seniorcollege students. The money generated through it was used for the extension activity of the college.(Health check-up and Medicine distribution was done for the needy of Kachchipura locality)

3. ‘Each One Help One’: - Study material is exchanged from senior students to junior students.4. Different Community Developmental activities at adjoining Kachchipura locality : Under this we

have adopted part of Kachhipura in collaboration with NMC.a) Prof Yogesh Nikam conducted special English teaching class for the children of Kachipura

locality, on every Sunday morning 2 hrs.(9 am to 11 am) from Diwali vacation till the day of their Annual examination .

b) Anthropometric measurements of Anganwadi students of the Kachhipura locality were conducted by the Home Eco. Dept, mothers of malnourished children were guided about the health determinants - child’s nutrition, hygiene , safe and clean drinking water, medical care etc.

c) Story telling : Dr. Sarita Modak of Psychology Deptt.motivated the children of Kachchipura locality by telling them inspirational stories.

d) Sports Summer Camp was conducted by Shri.Goverdhan Wankhede for students of Kachipura locality .

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5. Medical check-up and medicine distribution was done by the college for the needy people of Kachchipura locality.

6. Environmental awareness activities. 7. Social awareness activities8. In order to enhance employability skills the college has the Certificate course in 1. Banking 2.

Communicative Skills 3. Human Resources Development.

9. Blood Donation, Haemoglobin test, HIV testing & Blood Group check up : Every year Blood Donation camp is organised on 8th August 2014 in the memory of Late Resp. Shri Vinayakrao Phatak(Birth anniversary). This Camp was organised by NSS. 50 students & 5 faculty member donated blood on 8th August 2014.

10. Regular Health Monitoring in done under guidance of Dr. Unnati Datar for the staff.. BP and Pulse Rate is recorded and advice is given for better health.

11. ‘Vruttabaddha Kavitanchi Antakshari’: This is a unique activity jointly organised by the college and Dharampeth Education Society. It is an ‘Antakshari Competition’ of old poems wherein focus is on enjoying the rhyme and metre. It is open to all from the society.

12. In order to inculcate cultural and moral values inherent in our Puranas, Vedas and Upanishadas andits present day relevance, “Geeta Pathan” was conducted by Sanskrit Deptt. on. every Friday of eachmonth, under the guidance of Dr. Shrinivas Varnekar. Similarly “Dnyaneshwari Pathan” wasorganised by Marathi Dept. on 13th Sept 2014, Dr. Mrunalini Bande was the Chief Guest.

13. ‘Amrut Vyakhyan’ is organised once in every two years for discussing various social, cultural and moral issues. On 7th Feb 2015 it was organised Resp. Ram Madhav Rashtriya Sarchitnis BJP was the Chief Guest, the topic was “Bharat ke padosi Desh Mitra ya Shatru”

14. Gram Swachhta Abhiyan by NSS students was done from 18 to 24 Jan 2015 at Mannatheoshwar (Ghogra). 60 students participated.

15. ‘ Employee Kalyan Mandal’functions for the welfare of the Staff.16. Accident Insurance Scheme is there for all the students and staff of the college

17. E-Waste Management- the college has tie up with E-Waste Management Firm.

The institution conducts number of Best practices as follows: 1. LASSY (Laxmi Saraswati Swavalamban Yojana)’:- It is a ‘Earn & Learn Scheme’ where

students are given opportunity to earn on campus through simple assignments likedata-entry, administrative work etc.

2. MSMP (‘My Society My People’) – It is a cultural fete, in all 22 stalls from Junior andsenior college were operated by the students. It was organised on the eve of FoundersDay on (Founders Day is observed on 5 August every year). This is year also it wasorganised on 5/08/2015. The money generated thought it was used for the extensionactivity of the college.(Health check-up and Medicine distribution to the needy ofkachchipura locality)

3. ‘Each One Help One’: - Study material is exchanged from senior students to junior students.4. Different community developmental activities at adjoining kachchipura locality : Under this we have adopted

part of kachipura in collaboration with NMC.a) Prof Yogesh Nikam conducted special English teaching class for the children of Kachipura locality, from Diwali vacation till their examination on every Sunday morning 2 hrs.(9 am to 11 am)b) Anthropometric measurement of Anganwadi students lactated at kachipura conducted by Home Eco. Dept, mothers of malnourished children were guided about the health determinants as child’s nutrition, hygiene , safe and clean drinking water, medical care etc.c) Story telling : The peoples particularly students of kachchipura locality are motivated by telling them inspirational stories by Dr. Sarita Modak. Pychology Deptt.d) Sports Summer Camp to students of Kachipura locality : e) Medical check up and medicine distribution to the needy of Kachchipura locality.

4. ICT is incorporated in the classroom learning process. 5. Environmental awareness activities. 6. Practical Awareness Contact Programme.7. In order to enhance employability skills the college have the Certificate course in 1. Banking 2.

Communicative Skills 3. Human Resources Development are conducted in the institution. (total 64 students).8. Counselling for Competitive examinations. 9. To showcase the talent of students –‘Vedh Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest’ is organised every year. This year it

was organised on 15-16 December 2014. A total 20 colleges participated in the event. On this occasion Pro-V,C, Dr. Murllidhar Chandekar, Shri Harshawardhan Nawathe & Mrs Sarika Nawathe were the Guests.

10. Blood Donation, Haemoglobin test, HIV testing & Blood Group check up : Every year Blood Donation campis organised on 8th August 2014 in the memory of Late Resp. Shri Vinayakrao Phatak (Birth anniversary). This Camp was organised by NSS. 50 students & 5 faculty member donated blood on 8th August 2014.

11. Regular Health Monitoring Cell under guidance of Dr. Unnati Datar for the staff. BP and Pulse Rate is recorded and advice is given for better health.

12. ‘Vruttabaddha Kavitanchi Antakshari’ : This is a unique activity jointly organised by the college and DES, it is a’Antakshari Competition’ open to all from the society.

13. In order to inculcate cultural and moral value inherent in our Puranas, Vedas and upanishadas, emphasis isgiven in present day relevance by “Geeta Pathan” by Sanskrit Dept. every Friday of each month, under theguidance of Dr. Shrinivas Varnekar. Similarly “Dnyaneshwari Pathan” was organised by Marathi Dept. on13th Sept 2014, Dr. Mrunalini Bande was the Chief Guest.

14. Thought for the day ( Moral, career oriented, Ethical values, motivational, value based etc)

15. Special sports day competition among staff members.

Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Criterion – IV4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source ofFund

Total

Campus area 5329.07SqM

Computer LabExtension and

ResearchCentre      

DES      

Class rooms 16      

Laboratories 5 1 UGC +Institutiona

l

5

Component

Seminar Halls 2 1 UGC +Institutiona

lComponent

03

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

      3 UGC +Institutiona

lComponent

     

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

           01 UGC +Institutiona

lComponent

     

Others                  

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 39718 2662554

373 112019

40091 2774573

Reference Books 860 71 931 143000e-Books 97000

plus(NLIST)5000 NList

renewal5000 97000 5000

Journals &Magazine

23 5000Plus

22000

23 27000 23 27000

e-Journals 6000 plus 5000 NLISt 5000 6000+ 5000Digital Database N-LIST -CD & Video 70 19000 05 4350 75 23350Others (specify) Question Bank -

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Library has LIBMAN software and database of all the library collection is prepared. We have successfully done bar-coding of about 25000 books so far. Library is equipped with OPAC, M-OPAC, NLIST facilities. Access to the online resources is provided in the library website is being developed independently which will eventually be connected to the institutional website. URL for Library portal is:

http://sites.google.com/site/rsmelibrary

TotalComputers

ComputerLabs

InternetBrowsingCentres

Computer

Centres

OfficeDepart-ments

Others

Existing 77 22 77 22 03 10 44 03

Added 30 30 30 28 - - - -

Total 107 50 107 50 03 10 44 03

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

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

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

Total :

Criterion – V5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

The Institution has Wi-Fi facility. The administration and library has LAN network facility. Online process is followed for Enrollment form, University Examination Form, Scholarship Application Forms etc. AISHE (All India Survey of Higher Education,MIS ,DHEPune & Sewarth(Maharashtra State Higher Education) training is taken and data entry work is done .

1,47377

22,3405530,8817061750

55,31352

Since majority of students are from marginalized sections of society IQAC ensures strict timely appraisal of various facilities, scholarship, amenities and financial benefits are made available from College as per Management, RTMNU,UGC, Directorate of Higher Education and other nodal agencies. As an encouragement technique Cash Awards are given to students. Endowment Awards are given annually on 26 January each year.In order to support academic growth of students cash awards are given. Students are intimidated and encouraged to avail these benefits.Information regarding student’s growth and development is disseminated properly. IQAC members ensure thatsuch information is updated regularly. In order to encourage the students, cash awards are given. Some other measures taken are: 1. Every Year the updated information regarding college activities is published through the college

prospectus and Information brochure.2. Waiving off the fees of the needy students, facilitating them with textbooks and academic notebooks,

extending free library facilities. Special Relaxation in Fees to students with the permission of the Principal for physically disabled students and blind. Textbooks are provided to physically disabled students.

3. Our Placement Cell ensures proper employment channels are made available .Special recruitment for defence and allied services is facilitated through NCC and Sports Departments. Speedy processing of documents for students who are applying for Police Recruitment and other jobs.

4. Specially equipped Counseling Centre is functional under the Psychology Department from 8am -4pm on all working days. Counseling is provided by competent counselors. Ms. Sarita Modak and Mrs.Seema Pagey are rendering their services.

5. Student Redressal Cell is functional in the college. Complaint/Suggestion Box is placed on the ground floor in a prominent place near Principals office for students to voice their concerns. The complaint box isopened once in every two months by the Principal and the issues if any are addressed.

6. ABRAR software facility especially for differently able students. Infrastructure suitable to the differently able students.

7. Water purifier System (RO) is available on all the floors. 8. Students are offered opportunity to interact with the students of other institutions and enhance

themselves by way of competitions, intercollegiate cultural fest ‘VEDH’, debate competitions and essay competitions.

9. Medical Check-ups are conducted regularly for students, First-Aid box, Stretcher, Wheel Chair, Bandages and tourniquets, BP Apparatus, Stethoscope and full time in-house doctor is available for first-aid in case of emergency.

10. Students and staff are covered under the Accident Claim Policy 11. Self enhancement opportunities are available to the students by way Add on Certificate courses in

Communicative skills, Human Recourses Management Skills, Banking Certificate Course. 12. Library provides support to the students through its number of schemes. Special Orientation

Programmes and ‘Earn and learn’, ‘Book Banking’ schemes are conducted, Coaching For Competitive Examinations, Montessori & Primary Teachers Training, Examination Stress Management, Alumni involvement in counseling programmes, Need based workshops and guest lectures.

13. ‘Fresher’s program’ includes introduction and setting the stage for ,’Each one help one’, Program that inculcates healthy camaraderie amongst the students followed by induction programme in the presence of the Principal .Lectures on global competency ,M.P.S.C,U.P.S.C,G.R.E,T.O.E.F.L and other competitive exams are rendered.

14. ‘Sanskrit Sambhashan Varg’ is held for inculcating our cultural values and this is our age old practice of our college in accordance with the National Education Policy of Government of India.

15. Skill Development by Home Economics Department: Entrepreneurship Skills Development Programmes, Cooking, Preservation Centre, Art and Craft, Stitching and embroidery, Bakery and Confectionary.

16. Women Development Cell is fully functional. Anti-sexual harassment cell, Anti Ragging Cell is functional,.17. We are a member of ‘Indradhannu’ (IQAC) College cluster.18. To inculcate a sense of social service students raised money by conducting a fete and that money

generated was used for distribution of Medicine by students to Kachipura on Fete(3 Aug 2014)19. A healthy habit of employing alumni for imparting education and employability skills is practiced.20. Vocational courses encourage students to inculcate entrepreneur spirit.21. Language Lab: A fully functional language caters to all the undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates

and all sections of the society. Training for higher education is imparted in the form of coaching for GRE,TOEFL and IELTS to students outside campus also. Language lab holds regular training AVSATLL(Audio- Visual Self Assessment Techniques Language Learning) where spoken skills are taught. Spoken English, Communicative English and HRD skills COP Courses are held. Mock Interviews are held.

22. Environmental Studies Centre SHRUSHTI –Mrs. Vishakha Kasture is the in charge for the program. It initiates to inculcate ecology and environmental concerns and develop horticulture, in the students both as a national cause and for getting empowered and being employable.

23. Tally Computer course and practical courses are taught in the Computer Lab.24. Hostel facilities – there is a tie-up with hostels for boarding of day scholars.25. NSS unit has initiatives that imbibe national Integration, social venture, blood donation campaign where

students volunteer for health campaigns.26. ‘Each One Help One’- Book exchange program is a healthy initiative by the English Department.27. Holistic Development of student’s mental and physical well-being is taken care by imparting Yoga and

physical fitness. Ms.Nisha Nannaware conducts regular training sessions.

5.2 Efforts made by the Institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

1. Tests are conducted periodically in the Institution. Games and sports and special practice sessions are organized for the sports persons of the institution.

2. Under achievers are given special allowances, they are allowed to avail library facilities beyond teaching hours and their progress is tracked. Special help of teachers is provided to not so regular students and special permission is granted to them. At the end of the year results are thoroughly analyzed and every department restructures their respected bridge courses.

3. Companies are invited to conduct the placement cell, vocational & banking course and our students are facilitated to work. Companieswhen invited to come to they are asked to furnish the feedback to track performance of the students which are addressed by the Placement Cell and are redressed through COP programmes, skill development program & entrepreneurship program.

4. ATKT facility enables working students (girls) for horizontal progression who opt for professional courses as D.Ed, B.Ed. The academic progression is monitored and most of the students are asked to join our PG Courses. PG Courses are timed in such a way

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University Restricts Admission

UG PG Ph. D. Others Total 1569

319 48 64 2000

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio       Dropout %      

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

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State P SC UPSC Others

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

The Institution has formed a committee to conduct this programme. In addition to the committee individual faculty members also render coaching to the students. Monthly tests are conducted. Specific Inter-departmental Quiz and tests after Competitive Coaching are conducted like G.K, M.P.S.C and Bank Exams like Monthly dates of the tests are fixed.

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I. Students are given coaching for MPSC examinations.II. Students are also counselled for GRE/TOEFL/IELTS examinationsIII. This year special classes were conducted for the competitive examinations

. U.G.C funded fully functional Psychology Counseling Centre is run by Expert Psychologists Ms.Pagey and Dr.Sarita Modak.IV. Aptitude, hobby, interest area enquiry of the students is done as part of the admission process to facilitate

holistic development of the students.

67

No

%

942

49.60

Last Year 2013-2014 This Year 2014-2015

General

SC ST OBC PhysicallyChallenged

Total General SC ST OBC

PhysicallyChallenge

d

Total

178 213 72 478 0 941 381 477

130

727 (3) 1717

5.6 Details of studentcounselling and career guidance

On campus Off Campus

Number ofOrganizations

Visited

Number of StudentsParticipated

Number ofStudents Placed

Number of Students Placed

South Indian Bank     

13      

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level National level International level No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

Note in : Three different events

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

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

Women Development Cell conducts various Gender Sensitization Programmes. Some of the special activities and initiatives were as follows: Students prepared and submitted 49 projects related to Gender Sensitization under Women Development

Cell A lecture on Women Rights & Legal backing by Adv. Mrs Mayuri Deshmukh , Astt. Public Prosecutor,

Mumbai High Court – Nagpur Bench. She enlightened the students on Women Rights. Medical Camp was conducted in college for Health check up of Students as well as women residing in

nearby areas. The Camp was conducted by Dr.Mrs Nirmala Vaze & team. College professors & also student associated with WDC approached to nearby slum areas by door– to – door campaign.

As a part of the joint activity Dr. S.R. Paranjpe presented paper on “Gender Sensitization” at Dhanawate National College Nagpur to activate & support awareness on Gender Inequality which persists in our society.

Visits to adjacent Kachipura Low Income Locality to conduct the awareness drive.

Nil 1220

Nil

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents

Amount

Financial support from institution 43 101556

Financial support from government 551 836806

Financial support from other sources 49 169722

Number of students who receivedInternational/ National recognitions

Nil Nil

5.11 Student organized / initiatives Inter Collegiate Poster Competition on the Campus theme ,’Humour’ ,inaugurated at the hands of Mrs.Shoma Sarkar..

Fairs : State/ University level National level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level

Book Exhibition was organized by the Library.

College Level Fete was organized in August. Magazine committee also has student members NSS Surveys; NCC

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students .

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: No major grievance was reported and the students haveexpressed general satisfaction about the facilities.

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the Institution

Our Mission

Our earnest belief is that students are the gifts we receive. Our mission is to mould them in to

academically polished, ideal citizens and committed achievers.

We take pride in our cultural ethos. Therefore, we are committed to take extra care to inculcate

ethical values that uphold our time –honoured cultural values, ideals and principles that enable our students to hold their heads high and feel proud ‘To be an Indian’

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Our Vision

To facilitate the rays of knowledge and value-based education to the impregnable

corners of the region.

To ensure that one’s birth and social status are never impediments in acquiring

knowledge and getting empowered.

Our vision is to lead our students through portals of knowledge and wisdom.

In nutshell our vision is pristinely translated in Swami Vivekananda’s observation that

“Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man”.

6.2 Does the Institution have a management Information System

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

7. We have a fully equipped modern central library for the use of the entire Institution. New books procured by library are put on display for almost a fortnight in the library so that the concerned beneficiaries may have information about the latest stock.

8. Curriculum development and modification was done for BBA, B.Com, BCCA, and M.Com (semester) wherein new chapters and lessons introduced by University were adopted and accordingly the Faculty members updated the knowledge bank of their respective subjects.

9. Information on various loan and investment schemes through bank visits are arranged and used to guide the students as a part of curriculum development and to enhance their entrepreneurial skills. .

10. Remedial courses are conducted for the students whose performances were below the expected standards. Bridge courses are conducted to address the needs of the students getting admitted by opting for a change in their stream of studies. With a view to incorporate competence building among students and strengthening their foundation about the basics of their respective subjects’ general students are also admitted in Bridge courses. .

We have a fully functional MIS in our Institution which is well maintained and operated. Following sections of the Institution have LAN network connectivity and data is accessible to concerned administrative staff at their ends:

a. Accounts b. College Admissionc. Scholarships d. Library

e. University exam system

This year our faculty members conducted several curriculum development activities. Some of them are listed below.

1. Vocational Skill Development Programme was organized for the students wherein new soft skills were demonstrated to students. Classes for Tally were conducted for the students from 15 March to 30 April, 2015. The Resource Person was Ms.Sonali Tambuskar. These programmes were organized in our centralized Computer Lab.

2. ICT: Institution adopts modern ICT to provide updated knowledge to students. Our College being facilitated with Wi-Fi, online learning resources are easily available to every student and Faculty member. OPAC facility is another library facility for scholars E-Learning resources and resource material in the form of CD's and audio is provided to students at the under graduate level.

3. Resource Material and model answer sets are given to students so that they have a ready study material for reference.

4. We have the facility of Display Boards outside each Department which is well utilizedfor showcasing the talents o f students in terms of articles, and contributions related to current affairs and general knowledge of the respective Department. Information about Job Vacancies, employment opportunities etc. are displayed for a week and then changed with latest updated information. Signature Wallpaper were prepared onselected topic for better understanding and this facility is made available for students in the Language Lab

5. Group Discussions are conducted for the students on varied topics like Communication and Effective methods of communication, Awareness of constitutional rights among students, latest trends and amendments in IT laws and rules. Visit to Historical, Culturally relevant locales, Places of Environmental interest and places of social relevance to enrich the subjective knowledge of students. The student responses are compiled and the chosen ones are featured d in the annual College Magazine ‘Prerna’.

6. In order to ensure the Holistic development of students our Institute ensures both academic as well as their physical well being. Other than the activities conducted bythe Physical Education Department in our Gymnasium, special Yoga techniques are demonstrated to enhance performance of the athletes and general well being of allthe students

11. Simplifying complex topics to foster better and quick grasp on the subject topic is another technique adopted by our Faculty. Resources from Internet to boost students’ interest and updated information of all fields of knowledge particularly award winning literary texts, latest inventions and discoveries, information on the amendments of Constitution, Corporate laws, Income Tax, UGC rules and regulations, opportunities and avenues for higher education and memorizing techniques are communicated to students.

12. Work culture in social life is demonstrated to students by way of arranging social activities and encouraging student involvement therein.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

This year our faculty members conducted several teaching learning activities some are listed as below1) PowerPoint presentations, Cyber- Aided techniques and Excel sheets are displayed to the students, to make the subject topic easier to understand. Teaching is aided by the use of ICT like Visualizer, online academic resources, educational CDs and use of Smart classroom. Preparation of Charts, and graphs by Faculties and students is another substitute to bring abouta clear understanding of topics.2) In order to improve the language skills and writing skill among students various formats are designed in the Language lab for their benefit. Orell Digital Language Laboratory Software is used along with online and offline internet resources.3) With the objective of cultivating habit of writing point wise answers and improving the handwriting, the students are made to write assignments on topics of the subject of study. These are classroom assignments as well as home assignments.4) Easy explanations of difficult words are given in the classrooms and the students are encouraged to improve their vocabulary by making them search new words and phrases for healthy debates and question answer sessions in the Institution and elsewhere. 5) Recitation and poetry memorization is also made mandatory for all students. 6) Audio- aids are provided to students in Music Department and also in Language Lab (microphones) to help them improve the skill of recitation and accent modification. 7) Practical Exposure is provided to students by encouraging them to participate in group discussions on relevant topics and Quiz competitions which is a regular feature of The College. Regular in-house competition is organized between Arts, Commerce and Professional courses Departments to encourage healthy competition and up gradation of knowledge.8) In order to overcome the exam phobia among students, along with regular class tests, unit tests and terminal examination we encourage open book exam system.9) Re-examination are conducted for students.: Exam committee reviews the students performance in tests and exams and the students whose performance is not up to the mark areasked to solve the entire question paper again within the stipulated time span. We also providethe facility of open book exam so that the students can read and write the answers. This is mandatory for the students otherwise they are not given clearance for the final exams. Re-exam is another facility extended to our differently-abled students.10) In some classes we still adhere to traditional Blackboard teachings we find this technique still effective to explain step by step problem solving ,to enhance topic clarity, and to delineate case- study techniques.11) Regular Home Assignments are given to make the students study the topics and attempt

descriptive answers. This also ensures the improvement in handwriting, time management and also honing the skills of summarizing and critiquing.

12) A healthy academic activity by the teaching English Department titled ‘Teacher for Today’is a novel way of making students present topics they have learnt in front of the entire class boosting their confidence .

Our faculties conducted following activities in their respective classrooms in their own innovative way

1. Paper setting, Evaluation, Model Answer, Question Bank, Practical Examinations: The faculty members prepare question papers based on University pattern for all unit tests half yearly and annual exams as per the college schedule. After the exams all answer sheets are evaluated and the papers are handed over to the students. They are given access to model answers booklet prepared by the faculty member so that students can analyze themselves and thus get an opportunity to understand the correct method of answering questions.

2. Rewriting answers after evaluation: To inculcate a good habit of writing and to make the students aware of the art of writing to the point authentic answers students, are encouraged to rewrite those answers in which their performance is below average. These answers are again evaluated.

3. Focus on handwriting. Students are stressed upon the importance of legible and good writing and so are encouraged to write paragraphs, home assignments and articles in regular college hours.

4. Internal Practical Exams for BCCA students and internal viva for studentsof B.Com, Vocational studies, Music, Psychology, Home Economics and Sanskrit Lit. are conducted as per University schedule. We do conduct mock practical exams for the students to give them a firsthand idea of viva voce.

5. Re-Examinations:- The Faculty members conduct re exams for students who fail to secure minimum passing marks in college internal exams. This helps a long way in making the students to imbibe knowledge and prepare themselves better for the university exam. For this activity we also extend the facility of open book exam the students are made to rewrite the previous question paper itself which is again evaluated and students are counseled on how to avoid mistakes.

6. Physical tests are conducted according to University guidelines. Apart from the mandatory University physical tests we have an in-house facility for physical medical and mental development which caters towards the holistic development in students. We have a Faculty member who is a Doctor who voluntarily engages herself in providing medical facilities to students. Yoga classes are conducted for the students to imbibe mental and physical strengths. One o f our students Ms.Nisha Nannaware is employed as a physical cum Yoga trainer to guide the students. Utmost attention is given towards physical mental and spiritual Quotients among the students.

7. Chapter wise exam & Evaluations are conducted and weekly tests are conducted for practical subjects to improve the practical knowledge among students

6.3.4 Research and Development

We are an authorized Centre for Higher Learning and Research. Our Faculty members are involved in constructive research activities, some of them are recorded below.

1. Eight Faculty members have received sanction from UGC for undertaking Research Activities as Minor Research Projects under the 11 plan. Four faculty members have submitted their final project reports to the UGC.

2. Use of statistical information and data analysis is incorporated for knowledge dissemination.

3. Guidance to Research Students and Research activities through independent research centre: We have RTM Nagpur University approvedresearch centre for the subjects of Commerce, English and Sociology. For each registered student; facilities necessary for research like, free access to e-resources through Nlist database is provided with individualID and Password, Research library, Wi-Fi and other relevant resources are provided. Ample research opportunity is provided to research students.

4. The final research report on Central Government Sponsored project of Spices Board on ‘Standardization of Varhadi Cuisine’ has been submitted and approved.

5. Extension of research activity of faculty members is encouraged by guiding M.Phil. and MBA students from other institutions in preparation of dissertation and projects.

6. Curriculum related research facility and activity by way of providing guidance to BBA & BCCA final year students and IV semester M.Com is extended to students for preparing dissertations and project reports to be submitted to the University.

7. In addition to this, in the Institution, individual projects are prepared by students of Women Development Cell & Population Education Programme under the Adult and Continuing Education Department of RTMNU. The projects are prepared on social issues as instructed by University. This helps in creating social awareness among students and encourages efforts from them to address these social issues.

8. Increase the accessibility of resources to the students by way of providing independent link for the library resources on the home page of the Institution.

9. Books of academic and non-academic nature have been written and published by the institution and the Faculty members.

10.Seminars and workshop: A National conference was organized by Department of Commerce on 'Management Proposition of Bhagavad-Gita: Its Present Day Relevance'. National Seminar on '

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

ICT is used in the best possible manner. Computers and other necessary instruments are updated in time.

Institution has well maintained classrooms in adequatenumber.

Separate essential facilities for boys, girls and staff members

Special care is taken to increase the accessibility of infrastructure for the physically-disadvantaged and differently- abled students.

Instruments in the practical departments are adequateand well maintained.

The other facilities offered to the students are: o Library is computerized o Inter-Library Loan Service facility o Separate Reference Section o CDs and DVD collection o Computerized catalogue (OPAC)o ABRAR facility for differently abled o Inflibnet-NLIST facility o Reading room Facility o Reprography Machines o LAN Network facility o Wi-Fi for teachers o Book Bank Scheme o Central Computer Labo Language Lab o Smart Classrooms with Visualizer

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Institution adheres to the quality HRM system.

Employees are recruited and selected using very high ethical standards. Not a single penny is accepted by the management by way of donations from the recruited staff.

Welfare oriented facilities such as medical compensation and permissible financial help through ' Kalyan Mandal '– Employee Welfare Association are given to the employees.

Many of our alumni members have been absorbed by Institution as faculty members and also office and administration staff.

Need -based computer training and facilities of language lab, training session on Tally are provided to office staff. ‘Earn and Learn scheme’ (LASSY) is in force to empower the students to continue their education simultaneously with their job and employment

Career Advancement System is meticulously followed and employees are deputed for refresher courses/orientation programmes/summer school programmes/conferences/study tours/other training

Ours is an Institution affiliated to RTM Nagpur University running both grantable and non- grant courses. Utmost care is taken while making appointments of Faculty and Staff by adhering strictly to the guidelines and norms set and prescribed by the office of Joint Director of Higher Education, Maharashtra State. Faculty and Staff recruitment is done as per the due

process established by government norms. Government approved Faculty and Staff posts as per

the roster are advertised in the local and national newspapers.

Duly constituted RTM Nagpur University Interview

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes

In addition to the government schemes following schemes are available to the faculty and staff of our institution.

Teaching Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Kalyan Mandal Dharampeth MahavidyalayaSahakariPratyaySanstha Ltd. a Co-

Operative Society run by our Education Society for providing loan facility to the members and also for Fixed Deposit Schemes.

Accident Insurance of Rs.1,00,000 to all members of teaching staffNon-teaching

Employee Kaylan Mandal is established to look into the welfare of the employees

Dharampeth MahavidyalayaSahakariPratyaySanstha Ltd. a Co-Operative Society run by our Education Society for providing loan facility to the members and also for Fixed Deposit Schemes.

Accident Insurance of Rs.1,00,000 to all members of non- teaching staff

Students All the students of our institution are covered under accidental insurance. Concession in fees is given to students who are in abject need of

financial assistance. Students are allowed to avail: Scholarship Schemes; Travel concessions,

etc. Free ships and other permissible concessions are provided Accident Insurance of Rs.1,00,000 to all students

1. Developed Collaborations with various sports clubs. 2. Special Study Tours were organized by the Faculty members 3. Field visit to Tax office, Professional Institute of Accounting for students of B.Com4. Industry interaction and Study tour to ' HLL Life Care Ltd'.

,Thiruvananthapuram for students of Vocational Studies5. A collaborative cultural study tour with Shri Ramakrishna Mutt’s

Vivekanandapuram and visit to Swami Vivekananda Shila Smarak at Kanyakumari.

6. Collaborative study with the administration of 'Persistent Limited', an IT companyof repute of Central India.We strictly follow the Government rules in letter and spirit while honouring the reservation quota fixed by the Government authorities. Admission committees that are duly constituted conduct the

admission procedures. Admissions are given on the category wise basis of merit in the first round.

Special admissions quota is given to students of Physical Education and NCC. Financial concessions are given to meritorious sports persons, children of defence personnel, select students from marginalised sections and differently-abledstudents.

Students of marginalised and deprived sections of society are facilitated with financial and other facilities like free ships and EBC concessions as per the rules as and when announced /revised.

The entire admission procedure is transparent and hassle- free

Rupees 3,00,000/-

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes *

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic             Yes IQAC/Principal/President DES/LMC

Administrative             Yes Principal/JD officePersons on

Individual CaseBasis

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

For UG Programmes Yes

For PG Programmes Yes

Results are declared as per University schedule

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

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

YES

Yes

As we are affiliated to RTM Nagpur University we follow the norms ofstipulated by the University for Examination Reforms. In addition the college has its own in built system of preparing our students for University, National and International Level Examinations for competency building and empowerment of students. We prepare our students through the examination reforms such as open book examination system, re-examinations, online tests, computer based tests, question banks and group discussions

We are allowed flexibility in choosing programme since we follow the norms strictly. The Institution offers autonomy to the departments in designing and organizing programmes, choice of Conference topics and curriculum designing. Extra-curricular activities are autonomously designed.

We have very active and vibrant Alumni. They whole heartedly support all the initiatives of the Institution by lending much needed support in terms of manpower and other financial help like sponsorships. Alumni participated in the integrated community Development programme.

Each Department has its individual PT Association. Parent-Teacher Association is formed for a term of two years. The parents were given a tour of the language lab and other facilities available in the Institution. Parents are also briefed about the college and its activities and its rules and norms at the time of admissions by the respective admission committee.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

The support staff is taken care of adequately by the Institution. To inculcate discipline among the support staff they are provided with uniforms and are also given other facilities like washing allowance, travelling allowance and additional monthly emoluments. They are alsomembers of the Staff Welfare Society ‘Kalyan Mandal’

Support staff is encouraged to participate in administrative staff development programmes.

They are given special training to enforce online administrative process and are time to time sent to the special training programmes conducted by Office of Joint Director Higher Education, BCUD, other nodal agencies , other institutions and government departments such as Social Welfare (SC/ST online scholarship programmes)

To facilitate University Online Admission, Procedure of monitoring the process of examination form, and enrolment processes the institution offers all support to the concerned staff

The Institution has special AMCs with the administrative software providers and they are called as and when the staff has queries or

This year teachers contacted parents informally to draw their impressions and expectations about the institution.

The Institution has its own nature club ‘SRUSHTI’ which functions actively with the sole motive of Nature conservation.

We have always followed the National policy on cleanliness and water conservation and abiding by it we encourage the strict implementation everywhere in our premises.

To make premises dirt and dust free regular cleaning and proper disposal is undertaken with the formula of minimum effect to society.

The Institution conducts cleanliness drives periodically. Premises areproperly maintained. Due care is taken for maintenance of the landscape garden.

Plants and trees are prominently named in botanical nomenclature and are taken care of regularly. They are maintained in healthy conditions

In order to imbibe within the students a love for environment and nature each class is allotted a fixed part of the garden to be taken care of. There is a total ban on plastics within the premises.

Special awareness drives are conducted to generate a feeling of seriousness of environment problems among the students.

Mandatory EVS projects are assigned and reports are collected and evaluated with the objective of creating a liking of nurturing the

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.

The institution conducts number of Best practices as follows:

1. LASSY (Laxmi Saraswati Swavalamban Yojana)’:- It is a ‘Earn & Learn Scheme’ where students are given opportunity to earn incampus through simple assignments like data-entry, administrative work etc. (Annexure – III – 7.1.1)

2. MSMP (‘My Society My People’) – It is a cultural fete, in all 22 stalls from Junior and senior college were operated by the students.It was organised on the eve of Founders Day on (Founders Day is observed on 5 August every year). This is year also it wasorganised on 5/08/2015. The money generated thought it was used for the extension activity of the college.(Health check-up andMedicine distribution to the needy of kachchipura locality)(Annexure-III 7.1.2)

3. ‘Each One Help One’: - It is also a student’s initiative in which Study materials are exchanged from senior students to junior students.

4. Different community developmental activities at adjoining Kachchipura locality: Under this we have adopted part of kachipura in collaboration with NMC.

a) Prof Yogesh Nikam conducted special English teaching class for the children of Kachipura locality, from Diwali vacation till their examination on every Sunday morning 2 hrs.(9 am to 11 am)b) Anthropometric measurement of Anganwadi students lactated at kachipura conducted by Home Eco. Dept, mothers of malnourished children were guided about the health determinants as child’s nutrition, hygiene , safe and clean drinking water, medical care etc.c) Story telling: Particularly students of kachchipura locality are motivated by telling them inspirational stories by Dr. Sarita Modak, Psychology Deptt.d) Sports Summer Camp to students of Kachipura locality : e) Medical check up and medicine distribution to the needy of Kachchipura locality.

5. ICT is incorporated in the classroom learning process. Environmental awareness activities. 7. Contact Programmes for Practical Awareness (CPPA)8. In order to enhance employability skills the college has the Certificate courses in 1. Banking 2. Communicative Skills 3. Human

Resources Development are conducted in the institution. (total 64 students).9. Counseling for Competitive examinations. 10. To showcase the talent of students –‘VEDH Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest’ is organized every year. This year it was organised on 15-

16 December 2014. A total 20 colleges participated in the event. On this occasion Pro-Vice Chancellor, Dr. Murllidhar Chandekar,Shri Harshawardhan Nawathe & Mrs Sarika Nawathe were the Guests.

11. Blood Donation, Hemoglobin test, HIV testing & Blood Group check up : Every year Blood Donation camp is organized on 8August2014 in the memory of Late Resp. Shri Vinayakrao Phatak (Birth anniversary). This Camp was organized by NSS Department. 50 students & 5 faculty member donated blood on 8 August 2014. A list of Emergency donors of rare Blood Groups was prepared.

12. Regular Health Monitoring Cell under guidance of Dr. Unnati Datar for the staff. BP and Pulse Rate is recorded and advice is given for better health.

13. ‘Vruttabaddha Kavitanchi Antakshari’ : Since this activity is directed in order to encourage the literary sensibility of the students particularly stressing on the metre. This is open to the public and is organised in collaboration with DES.

14. In order to inculcate cultural and moral values inherent in our Puranas, Vedas and upanishadas, emphasis is given in present dayrelevance by “Geeta Pathan” by Sanskrit Dept. every Friday of each month, under the guidance of Dr. Shrinivas Varnekar. Similarly“Dnyaneshwari Pathan” was organised by Marathi Dept. on 13th Sept 2014, Dr. Mrunalini Bande was the Chief Guest.

15. ‘Thought for the Day’ (Thoughts like - Moral, career oriented, Ethical values, motivational, value based etc) In our display board everyday a noble or inspiring thought is written and also read out in the assembly to motivate the students.

16. Suggestion/Complaint box for student is installed in the college. It is opened once in a month.17. ‘Amrut Vyakhyan’ is a prestigious annual lecture organised every year for discussing various

issues which are of Social and National relevance. It was organised on 7 Feb 2015, in which Resp. Ram Madhav, National General Secretary, BJP was the Key Speaker, the topic was ‘Bharatke Padosi Desh Mitra ya Shatru’

18. To inculcate reading and writing habits among the students, ‘My Favourite Book’ – An Essay Competition (Babaji Deshpande essay competition) is organised every year. This year it was Organised by Marathi Dept on 8th January 2015. In this competition the students wrote an essay about his/her favourite book. This exercise is open to all the students, 13 students were shortlisted for competition. The prize winners were felicitated on 26 Jan.

19. Democratic Decision Making Process : The decisions are taken by the Committees formed for the specific purposes – like Local Management Committee, Purchase committee,Admission committees, Grievances Committees, AMC Committees, Prospectus committees etc.

20. Gram Swachhata Abhiyan : This activity was conducted by the NSS students from 18 to 24 Jan 2015 at village Mannatheshwar (Ghogra), in all 60 students participated in this activity.

21. Bridge Courses and Remedial Courses : Need -based bridge Courses and Remedial courses areconducted in various departments.From BBA & BCCA Dept Prof Y.R. Nikam and Prof. A.G. Deshpande conducted remedial course for BBA I for English & Business Communication and Business Economics respectively from 1st Sept 2014 to 18th Sept 2014. English department and Commerce department also conduct such remedial courses.

22. Teachers’ Day is celebrated as ‘Self Governance Day’ on 5 Sept. In this students played the role of Principal, Vice principal and Teachers.

23. Skill development Activities : We go beyond the curriculum to equip our students with skills that empower them for entrepreneural skill and to undertake self employment as well as employability.

A Certificate Course on Soft skills and Communicative English - by English Deptt. A workshop on Warli painting by Home Economics Deptt. Embroidering/Stitching by Home Economics Deptt. Block printing /Bandhani by Home Economics Deptt. One Day workshop on 27th Sept 2014, on “Advanced Excel’ by BBA & BCCA Deptt. A Guest lecture on ‘Self employment’ by Vocational Department Our Institute is concerned with the Holistic Welfare of our wards and we in order to

reduce the stress of the student before & during the examination, conducted a workshopon “Stress Management before and at the time of examination” by Mr N.V. Sarma on29/11/2014 by BBA & BCCA Dept.

24. The college has a ‘Centre of Higher Learning & Research’. 25. To inculcate the habit of creative writing among the students, our annual issue of college

magazine ‘Prerna’ is published every year. The theme of this year was ‘Humour’ 26. ‘Employee Kalyan Mandal’ : Financial help is provided for the welfare of the member staff as per

their need, subject to the conditions of the fund.27. Accident Insurance Scheme for all the students and staff of the college.28. E-Waste Management , all our E-waste are recycled. The college has tie up with e-Waste

Management Firm managed by Shri. Chauhan.29. The college has Anti Ragging Cell and Counselling Cell : The college has healthy environment

among students and no history of ragging ever registered.30. The college is covered under the Right to Information Act.

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

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

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

At the beginning of the academic year IQAC prepares year long academic calendar for every department. IQAC also elicits ATR from the respective departments through monthly appraisals and two halfyearly presentations in front of LMC and academic peers.

Majority of the best practices and activities planned by the Institution are completed as planned.

Result and Feedback analysis is conducted regularly and suggestionsare incorporated in further steps.

The Institutions has number of well appreciated best practices such as:

1 (LASSY- Learn and Earn Scheme ) ‘Laxmi Saraswati Swavalamban Yojana’:-Students are given opportunity to earn on campus through simple assignmentslike data-entry, administrative work etc.

2 ‘Each One Help One' : This is one of the very healthy and rewarding student centric activities that has helped to inculcate camaraderie and fellow- feeling in the campus. Under this programme Study material is exchanged from senior students to junior students.

3 MSMP (‘My Society My People’) – It is a cultural fete planned and executed bythe students. In all 22 stalls from Junior and senior college were operated bythe students. It was organized on the eve of Founders Day on (Founders Day isobserved on 5 August every year). This is year also it was organized on5/08/2015. The money generated thought it was used for the extension activityof the college.(Health check-up and Medicine distribution to the needy ofkachchipura locality)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the Institution

wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

The College has a very vibrant Nature Club ‘Srushti’ which monitors theecology of the college including the garden, water resources and conservation, pollution controlling greenery, Vehicles with low emission pollutants.

The Institution has special compulsory course called environmental studies. Students’ knowledge and awareness is tested and enhanced by way of projects and tests.

Special study tours to create environmental awareness are organized forthe students.

Our college is Tobacco free, plastic free zone and follows plastic

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SWOT analysis is conducted and feedback to the individual faculty members is given.

Annexure - I

Criteria I

Feedback Particulars/QuestionsDo you like the teaching method used in the class?Are your classes conducted regularly?Do you attend your classes regularly?Do you participate in your classroom activities/ programmesDo you get coaching for competitive examinations in the classroom?Are you satisfied with the facilities provided by the college?Are you satisfied with the canteen facility?Are you satisfied with the college library?Are you satisfied with your subject laboratory?Do you participate in the co-curricular activities of the collegeDo you have a part-time Job?

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Yes

No

Annexure - II

Criteria II & III

Research Paper Presented and Published

S.N

Name Presented Published in Peer Reviewed Journal/C.Pro/Bk

Title of the Paper Published

Books with /without ISBN

1. Dr.A.Peshwe

1. Borderless Nations(I)

2.(N)

(N) Yogamurti P.P.Janardan Swami.Author-Prof Ravindra Joshi, Translated by Prof.Akhilesh Peshwe (without ISBN)

2. Dr. M.Sardeshpande

1. Universal Wellbeing- The Essence of GondiPhilosophy(I)

2. Anxiety as a Deterrent to Learn English(I)

3.Conf. Pro(I)4.Cenacle(P.R.J)

3.Domestic Violence inIndi(I)

4.

5.Dew Drops-Poems

1. Dr.S.Manekar

Insurance Business in India(N)

1.Conf. Pro(N)2. Conf. Proc.(I)

1.Theories of Motivation(N)2.Impact of Cloud Computing on Business(I)

2. S.Tambuskar

1.Theories of Motivation(N)2.Impact of Cloud Computing on Business(I)

1.Conf. Pro(N)2. Conf. Proc.(I)

1.Role of knowledge & Skillson Work Performance(N)2.Service Quality

as a Tool for Market Understanding(I)

3. Ms.Mithila Wakhare

1. Role of knowledge & Skills on WorkPerformance(N)

2. Service Quality as a Tool for Market Understanding(I)

Conf. Pro(I) 1.Family & Domestic Violence(I)

5 Dr.S.Ghatate

1.Family & DomesticViolence(I)2.Recruitment Procedure in Banking Sector(I)3.Changed Vision forOD Intervention (I)4.Service, MarketingChallenges ahead(N)5.Role of IT in Indianbanking Sector(N)6.HR.Recruitment Appraisal and Retention Strategies.(N)7.Right to Educationof Children(N)

1.Conf. Pro(N)2. Conf. Proc.(I)3.Conf. Pro(N)4. Conf. Proc.(N)5.Con.Pro (N)

1. Impact of Subsidies onVarious Sectors like Agriculture Industry Petroleum products(N)

2. Corporate Social Responsibility-A Unique Tool of Social & Economic Development(I)

3. Human Resource –The most precious asset of an organisation(N)

4. Rural Finance –An Engine for rural Development(N)

5.Decision Making Process in Organisation(N

6 Ajinkya Deshpande

5. Impact of Subsidies on Various

1.Conf. Pro(N)2.National Research

1. Shastriya Sangeet mein Bandish Ka

Sectors like Agriculture Industry Petroleum products(N)

6. Corporate Social Responsibility-A Unique Toolof Social & Economic Development(I)

7. Human Resource –The most precious asset of an organisation(N)

8. Rural Finance –An Engine for rural Development(N)

9. Decision Making Process in Organisation(N)

Journal of Music, Art & Literature-Kaladrishti(N.P.R)

Mahatva(N)

2.Pandit Kumar gandharvanche Vichar

7. Shri.G.Chandrikapure

1.Shastriya Sangeet mein Bandish Ka Mahatva(N)

1.Conf. Pro(N)2. Conf. Proc.(I)3.Conf. Proc(N)

1.Streevadi Chalval: Kaal, Aaj ani udya(N)2.Dharmanirpekshata ani Sarva samaveshak Samaj Rachana(I)3.Samakaleen Lokshahichya Sandarbhaat Ambedkaranchya Vicharanchi Prasangikta(N)

8. Shri.Jivantare

1.Streevadi Chalval: Kaal, Aaj ani udya(N)2.Dharmanirpekshata ani Sarva

Conf. Pro(I) 1. Mahatma Gandhinchi Swarajyachi Sankalpana: Ek Chikitsak

samaveshak Samaj Rachana(I)3.Samakaleen Lokshahichya Sandarbhaat Ambedkaranchya Vicharanchi Prasangikta(N)

Adhyayan(I)

9. Dr.Vivek Diwan

1. Mahatma Gandhinchi Swarajyachi Sankalpana: Ek Chikitsak Adhyayan(I)

1.Conf. Pro(S)2.Conf. Pro(N)3. Conf. Proc.(N)4Conf. Pro(N)

1.Shrimati margaret Kangins-Mahila Matadhikar ki Sutradhar(s)2.Narivadi Vichardhara evam Bhartiya Swatantrata mein Mahilaon ka Sahabhaag(N)3.Changing Governance & Regulatory Measures in higherEducation (N)4. Mahatma Gandhinchi Swarajyachi Sankalpana: Ek Chikitsak Adhyayan(I)Women Empowerment for Wefare of the Society(N)

10.

Dr.S.Chaple 1.Shrimati margaret Kangins-Mahila Matadhikar ki Sutradhar(s)2.Narivadi Vichar dhara evam Bhartiya Swatantrata mein Mahilaon ka Sahabhaag(N)3.Changing Governance &

1.Conf. Pro(S)2.Conf. Pro(N)3. Conf. Proc.(I)4Conf. Pro(N)

Shrimati margaret Kangins-Mahila Matadhikar ki Sutradhar(s)2.Narivadi Vichar dhara evam Bhartiya Swatantrata mein Mahilaon ka Sahabhaag(N)3.Changing Governance &

Regulatory Measures in higher Education (N)4. Mahatma Gandhinchi Swarajyachi Sankalpana: Ek Chikitsak Adhyayan(I)5.Women Empowerment for Wefare of the Society(N)

Regulatory Measures in higherEducation (N)4. Mahatma Gandhinchi Swarajyachi Sankalpana: Ek Chikitsak Adhyayan(I)5.Women Empowerment for Wefare of the Society(N)

11.

Dr.S.Surjuse

1.Dr.S.Surjuse-Poshan ani Aarogya(ISBN) Bk

12.

Dr.S.D.Ingle 1. Importance oftraining to enhance employee performance with respect to (NGRI)National GeographicResearch Institute(Int)

2. Effectiveness of training &Development(N)

3. Impact of Attitudes in performance of work(N)

4. Insurance Business: Issues & Perspectives on Changing Dimensionof Human Resource Management in Globalised era.(N)

1.Conf. Pro(I)2.Conf. Pro(N)3. Conf. Proc.(N)4Conf. Pro(N)

1.Importance of training to enhance employeeperformance with respect to (NGRI)National Geographic Research Institute(Int)2.Effectiveness of training &Development(N)3.Impact of Attitudes in performance of work(N)4. Insurance Business: Issues & Perspectives on Changing Dimension of Human Resource Management in Globalised era.(N)

13.

Ms.Varsha Jape

Samaajik Parivartan va pragati(N)

Conf. Proc(N) Samaajik Parivartan va pragati(N)

14.

Dr.M.B.Nagrale

1.Demographic Dividend in India(I)2. Dr.Ambedkar’s

1.Conf. Pro(I)2.Conf. Pro(I)3. Conf. Proc.

Demographic Dividend in India(I)2. Dr.Ambedkar’s

Vision on Social & Inclusive Democracy(I)3. Relevance of welfare scheme for the benefit of SeniorCitizen in Maharashtra(I)

(I) Vision on Social & Inclusive Democracy(I)3. Relevance of welfare scheme forthe benefit of Senior Citizen in Maharashtra(I)

15.

Shri.Prakash Sahare

1.Information Technology:Impact on Banking Service(N)2.Udyam evam yadnya-Labhaat evam samaj kalian(N)

1.Conf .Proc(N)2.Conf. Proc(N)

1.Information Technology:Impacton Banking Service(N)2. Udyam evam yadnya-Labhaat evam samaj kalian(N)

16 Govindraj Bhatta

17 Shri.Sunil Gavai

18 Dr.G.Wanjari

19 Shri.G.Wankhede

20 Dr.V.Joshi 1.Stress Management:Role ofSports(N)

21 Priya Gedam

22 Ms. Alka Badge

2.Sanghatneche Pramukh Ghatak(N)

1.Sant Sahityava kaarya(Peer.Rev.(IP.RJ)Sanshodhan2.Conf.Proc(N)3. Satva DharaVisheshaank(N.Journal)4. Sanshodhan(N.P.r.J)

1.Samartha Ramdasaanche Samaaj Chintan2Sanghatneche Pramukh Ghatak(N)3.Rashtra santanche Adhyatma Chintan(N.Journal))4. Sant.Namdevanchya Abhangaateel 24 Naamancha aninaamsmarnaanchaMahima

Raamopaasak Samartha Ramdas swami –Vyakti ani Vaangmay(ISBN)

23 Dr.S.Paranjape

1.Karya Nishpaadanaat Abhiprernechi Aavashyakta4. Eitihaasik Striyaanche Prashasan(Seminar)

1.Con. Pro(N)2.Sant Sahitya(Bk)3.Sanshodhan(N.J)5. Social Sciences/ Comm/Education & Language(I.J)6. Indian Social Reforms& their Thoughts(I.J)

1.Karya Nishpaadanaat Abhiprernechi Aavashyakta2. Sant Dnyaneshwaraanchi Dnyaneshwari(ISBN)3.Ummarkhayyam(N.J)5.Marathi eitihaasik Kaadambari :Ek aadhava6.Dr.Hedgewar

1.Naatakkar Jaywant Dalvi(ISBN)2.Manbhavan(ISBN)

.

Annexure - III

Criteria VII7.1.1 LASSY (Earn & Learn ): 07 students worked under this scheme (they performed job of data entry), Aarti Jashoria (BCCA II) , Aman Narnaware (BCCA I), Ashish Gurnule (BCCA I) , Gangadhar Lande (BCCA II) , Manisha Gedam (BCCA II) , Mrudul Shelke(BCCAII) , Tushar Khandwaye(BCCA I) ; they are paid @ Re 1 per entry. Ms. Nisha Nannaware,B.Com.-I – Administrative Work at Office & Gym

7.1.2MSMP

List of students Certificate Course

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1 AARTI S. WATEKAR

2 AASHA N.HARINKHEDE

3 ADITI A.PANDE

4 AJAY RAMAND PASWAN

5 AKSHAY V.RANGARI

6 ANKIT R.BOKADE

7 ANKIT S.NERKAR

8 ANKITA D.RAJPUT

9 ANKITA M.WANKHEDE

10 APARNA M.LAKDA

11 ARTI M. BHAGADKAR

12 ARUNA M.MASRAM

13 ASHA D.BHAGAT

14 ASHWINI G.DHANDE

15 CHAITALI D. SHETTIWAR

16 DEEPALI R. MASRAM

17 DHANSHREE D. AWCHAT

18 DIPAK M. GUJAR

19 GAURAV P.BHURA

20 HARISH M.NIKAM

21 JATIN D.MALHOTRA

22 JWALASINGH S.DAWAR

23 KARISHMA D.NARNAWARE

24 KARTIK J.GUPTA

25 KETKI V.BHISHMA

26 MADHURA L.KIRPADE

27 MADHURA M.HARKARE

28 MANJIRI M.BARDE

29 MAYURI A.BALDE

30 MAYURI M.KOLWADKAR

31 MEGHA M.ZANJAL

32 MINAKSHI B. DHARALE

33 NANDKISHOR A. NINAVE

34 NEHA K.LUTADE

35 NITESH N. ILMULKAR

36 NITISH S NARSAPURKAR

37 PANKAJ D. DHAKNE

38 PAYAL P.DHAMANGE

39 POOJA D.KUKSE

40 POONAM B. JADHAV

41 POONAM S KOHALE

42 PRADEEP K. BISEN

43 PRANALI G. DHURVE

44 PRANAY A.MATE

45 PRASAD A.SHINGEWAR

46 PRITI SHARAD AWASARE

47 PRIYA G.POHOKAR

48 PRIYANKA K.PATHAK

49 PRIYANKA R.SHARMA

50 PUSHPA R.THUNE

51 RAHUL B. AGADE

52 RAJESH B.NARNAWARE

53 RAJESH G. CHAUHAN

54 RAMESH A. BANJARA

55 RAMSUSHIL K. PATEL

56 RISHI S.DAKAH

57 ROSHAN D.GANORKAR

58 ROSHANI P. KANOJIYA

59 SACHIN V.REWATKAR

60 SAGAR A. JOG

61 SAGAR A. THOMBARE

62 SAMRAT D.BHUJADE

63 SANJAY S.LAKDA

64 SANTOSH M. RAWAL

65 SARIKA S. KALCHARLWAR

66 SHAKIL B.PATHAN

67 SHIRYA R.GAHERWAR

68 SHWETA S.KALASKAR

69 SNEHAL P.SOMCHATWAR

70 SUDHIR S.SHENDE

71 SUJWAL P.BOBADE

72 SUMIT H. NIKHADE

73 SWAPNIL D.BADE

74 SWATI F. JUNGHARE

75 SWATI G. MAHURIYA

76 SWATI K.PILLAI

77 UMA G. BHAVE

78 UMESH R.DHAYGUDE

79 VAIBHAV A. BARAHATE

80 VARSHA W. BAWANKAR

81 VRUSHALI V. CHOPDE

82 YOGITA KHURANA

1. Add on Career Oriented Courses:

Career Oriented Courses in 1. Communication Skills 2. Human Resource Development 3. Banking

Origin:

Majority of the students of our institution are from difficult backgrounds. We found that their entry level knowledge is meagre and drastic measures are required to make them employable.

Aim:

The aim of these courses is to improve students’ skills and increase their employability.

Programmes:

The courses are conducted after the regular teaching hours and during the vacations. Special Language Lab is established in order to enhance students’skills using ICT. The language is equipped with latest software provide by OREL Technology.

Result:

Regular students show improvement in their skills as well as confidence. Thisintern also increase their motivation in general. This programme adds to the employability of the students and enhance their performance in the examinations in general.

2. Vruttabaddha Kavitanchi Antakshari

Origin:

There has been always a nostalgic feeling about the melodious poems of yester years. The elderly generation has always been disappointing comments about the modern poetry and songs. In order to connect the elderly generations with the institution our Marathi Department organizes Antakshari Competition open to all from the society. This has tremendously increased the literary sensibility of the Marathi Poetry lovers and helped to put thrust upon metre, rhyme. The stakeholders Dharamepth Education Society and Alumni of our college are actively involved in the successful implementation of this programme.

Aim:

Aim of the programme was to revive the memory of the Vruttabaddha Kavita. Involve the elderly generations. Involve elderly generations into competition and increase their interaction with the institution.

Programme:

This year 13 teams including 39 participants participated in the Antakshari Programme

Result:

People appreciated organization of the programme. First three participants were given prizes.