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Annual Quality Assurance ReportReport for the Period 2015-16

Submitted by

SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTNH-7, KOMPALLY, SECUNDERABAD - 500100.

TELANGANA, INDIA.

Submitted to

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

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

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Contents

Page Nos.

1. The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) ...... 03

Part – A

2. Details of the Institution ...... 03

3. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 06

Part – B

4. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 09

5. Criterion – II: Teaching Learning and Evaluation ...... 11

6. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 14

7. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 18

8. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 21

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

10. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 29

11. Annexures …...32


The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

(July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016)

AQAR for the year

Part – A1. Details of the Institution1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:


27165450 to 54, 65457236/37

Siva Sivani Institute of Management

NH-7

Kompally

Secunderabad

Secunderabad

Telanagana

500100

[email protected]

Dr. M. Anil Ramesh

040-27165450

2015-2016

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

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

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

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

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of

AccreditationValidity Period

1 1st Cycle B 2.56 2014 5 Years

2 2nd Cycle3 3rd Cycle4 4th Cycle


www.ssim.ac.in/iqac

8019591508

[email protected]

http://www.ssim.ac.in/AQAR2015-16.doc

Dr. V. G. Chari

9391115089

EC(SC)/04/A&A/17 dated 10-12-2014

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

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

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

i. AQAR 1st AQAR submitted on 29/12/2015ii. AQAR__________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

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

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

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

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)


2015-16

30/03/2012

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives


Autonomous, self-financed AICTE approved institute.

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Not Applicable

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

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

Non-Teaching staff Students Alumni Others

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

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC


1) Examination reforms were put into place,

2) Concept of Internal audit was popularised,

3) Guest lectures were organised for personality development of students,

4) Additional classes were given for training in aptitude /Quantitative techniques,

5) Mock interviews were conducted by senior faculty members based on recommendation of IQAC for better performance at placements

6) OBT (out bound training) was conducted for improving team-working culture

7) For better administration introduced a ‘daily report’ to be sent by course coordinators to the Director- Academic.

8) Recommendations made to promote research climate by implementing specific initiatives

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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 *

Plan of Action Achievements


To impart additional skills for

employability for TPS students

To encourage the students and

faculty to use EBSCO

To provide additional certifications

for enhancing the employability

opportunities for BIFAAS students.

To ensure the maintenance of

quality of teaching & learning, a

review process to be designed.

To improve the quality of

specialization projects.

To improve quality of supervision and better administration.

To improve research climate in the institute

Decision was taken by IQAC to explore various agencies

offering certification courses to impart additional skills for

employability.

Entered into agreement with EBSCO and password is given for

the students and faculty to use the service from college/home.

Awareness was conducted by organising lectures by the librarian

and executives from EBSCO visited the college and

demonstrated the usage of EBSCO for research and learning

purposes.

A decision was taken by IQAC to approach Insurance Institute

of India (III) for collaborative joint agreement for

Licentiate/Associate certification.

A report on the conduction of classes is sent to Director

Academic and Executive Vice President by PGP chair on daily

basis.

Changes in review process of Specialization projects were

bought. Mid review of Specialization project was introduced.

Decision taken to replace PGP office with section wise

coordinators from 2016-17 academic year for better

administration.

Schemes for field research introduced.

Schemes for IIP based research introduced

Schemes for SIP based research introduced

Other recommendations for improving quality of research

publications also made.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body


s

Provide the details of the action taken

Part – BCriterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the Programme

Number of existing

Programmes

Number of programmes added

during the year

Number of self-financing programmes

Number of value added / Career

Oriented programmesPhDPG 05 05

UGPG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiplomaCertificateOthers

Total 05 05

InterdisciplinaryInnovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: Specially designed programmes in General Management, Marketing, Finance and Human Resource functions with flexibility to choose functional and Sectoral specializations.

(ii) Pattern of programmes: The course is a two year post graduate diploma consisting of 36 courses spread over six trimesters. This course includes 6-8 weeks of internship called IIP (industry Internship Programmes) and a SP (Specialization Project).

Pattern Number of programmes


The AQAR was prepared by the IQAC team. During the year under consideration the various quality improvement processes were continuously reviewed and the actions planned and taken in pursuance of the plans were reviewed by the President and Chief Executive and IQAC members.

The AQAR is prepared based on these plans, actions and achievements and is approved by the President and Chief Executive of the group who is the competent authority. The AQAR will be placed before the Governing Body, majority members of which were already involved in the actions and achievements brought out in AQAR, in its ensuing meeting.

Semester 05

Trimester

Annual

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

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

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

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 permanent faculty


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The institute practices revision of syllabus at the beginning of every academic year. Recognizing the trends in business environment it was considered proper to emphasize and enhance learning in the areas of ‘Logistics’ and ‘Supply Chain Management’. Accordingly a minor specialization namely SCM course was included to improve last mile delivery to customers.

Similarly the growing importance of Business Intelligence and data mining of customer behaviour courses on Business Analytics were refined and Sectoral specialisation namely Business Analytics has been introduced . The institute has future plans to expand Business Analytics to certificate level courses to cater to the needs of the business and industry.

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

32 12 10 10

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with PhD

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

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/

02 08 01Presented papers 02 06 01Resource Persons - 06 -

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

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

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


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SSIM has introduced innovative practices in the process of teaching learning and evaluation systems. During the period under report, the institute implemented several innovative methods to improve the teaching learning process. Some are detailed below:

1. Top priority in attracting the merit students.2. Use of Information and communication and Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning.3. Mentor and Mentee relationship4. Transparency in evaluation and continuous evaluation.5. Adherence to academic time table and session plan. 6. Midterm review for Specialization projects7. Approach to encourage advanced learners and slow learners;

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The following examination/Evaluation reforms were introduced in the year under report

1) Multiple Choice Questions: MCQs are introduced for VI term students who joined the companies through campus placement in place of 50 marks internals for all the end term papers of the sixth term.

2) Centralized mid-term examination: was conducted by the examination branch instead of decentralized midterm examination that was conducted by the concerned faculty. This has streamlined the midterm examination and also ensured timely conduction and dissemination of the mid-term exam result to the students.

3) Reforms in External Viva-Voce Examinations: Some reforms were introduced in the external Viva-voice examinations. It was noticed that there were mismatches in evaluation

7 0

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

01 01

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

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage for the year 2015-2016:

Title of the Programme

Total no. of students appeared

Division

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %ResidentialPGDM-TPS 58 4 41 11 - 96.55PGDM-BIFAAS 25 3 11 11 - 100PGDM-Marketing 8 4 4 - 100Non-ResidentialPGDM-TPS 68 6 37 23 98.52


The following examination/Evaluation reforms were introduced in the year under report

1) Multiple Choice Questions: MCQs are introduced for VI term students who joined the companies through campus placement in place of 50 marks internals for all the end term papers of the sixth term.

2) Centralized mid-term examination: was conducted by the examination branch instead of decentralized midterm examination that was conducted by the concerned faculty. This has streamlined the midterm examination and also ensured timely conduction and dissemination of the mid-term exam result to the students.

3) Reforms in External Viva-Voce Examinations: Some reforms were introduced in the external Viva-voice examinations. It was noticed that there were mismatches in evaluation

90%

All faculty members are involved in re-structuring, revision/development of the curriculum for various courses. In view of their first-hand knowledge of the teaching and learning environment prevalent in other B-schools, the dynamics of the business/industry requirements initiatives for revision are made out by concerned faculty.

These are discussed among the concerned area faculty group (departmental academic heads) and the changes are finalized with the approval of the Academic head.

PGDM-BIFAAS 25 5 14 06 100

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

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of facultybenefitted

Refresher courses

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme

HRD programmes

Orientation programmes

Faculty exchange programme

Staff training conducted by the university

Staff training conducted by other institutions

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc.

Others: Faculty are encouraged to take up corporate training and consultancy work and are rewarded by a major share of the consultancy revenues. This facilitates exposure to newer areas of problem solving and learning in the multi-disciplinary business/industry environment

Fourteen faculty have benefitted.

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Number of Vacant

Positions

Number of permanent

positions filled

Number of positions filled temporarily


The IQAC team meets frequently at least once in every trimester to monitor, evaluate and contribute in the teaching-learning process of the institute. In the said period the IQAC suggested the following improvements in teaching-learning process. The IQAC recommended as follows:

1. To provide experiential learning for the students by increasing more visits to industries, establishments, offices with a view to understand the practical aspects of business.

2. To introduce changes in the pedagogy by ensuring more students centric learning like introducing role plays, situational analysis, management exercises etc. IQAC also suggested introducing outbound training for the students to have hands on experience about the team building and team work.

3. To facilitate feedback from students, course-coordinators and class –coordinators.

4. Mentoring and experience sharing by Alumni is encouraged.

during the Year

Administrative Staff 19 01 01

Technical Staff 02

Criterion – III

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

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber NILOutlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

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

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 04 13 -Non-Peer Review Journals - 02 -e-Journals - 01 -Conference proceedings 09 09 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS


The IQAC recommended the following initiatives by faculty to promote research in the institute:

To increase participation and presentations of research papers and articles in national and international conferences, workshops conducted in India and outside India.

To apply to AICTE for funding for various research projects including major and minor. To develop case studies by interacting with the industry professionals. To collaborate with other eminent researches in the nation who have joint publications in

international journals of high impact factor. To convert IIP of students into research projects. Students be encouraged to publish research papers and present papers.

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

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grantsanctioned

Received

Major projectsMinor ProjectsInterdisciplinary ProjectsIndustry sponsoredProjects sponsored by the University/ College

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

15days to 20 days

1) Reliance Digital

2) Future Group

3) Zovi dot.com (liitle App)

1) 5 students got stipend worth Rs.5,000 each, total Rs.25,000

2) 10 students got stipends worth Rs 1,000 each, total Rs 10,000

3) 2 students received worth Rs, 5,000 stipend, Total Rs.10,000

Rs.45,000

Any other(Specify) --Total 45 days -- Rs.45,000

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

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)


NIL

01 01

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Sponsors:

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

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

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

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

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


NIL

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Level International National

State University College

Number 01 02 Sponsoring agencies

Type of Patent Number

National Applied -Granted -

International Applied -Granted -

Commercialised

Applied -Granted -

Total

International

National State University Dist

College

- - - - - - -

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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


Independence day celebrations

On 15th August 2015 faculty and students distributed sweets to the students of government school Harijan Wada situated in Macha Bolaram. They also conducted sports and taught the children about the good habits and importance of education and cleanliness.

Blood Donation Camp:A blood donation camp in collaboration with HDFC bank was organised in the campus. Majority of the students and faculty participated in the blood donation camp.

Women EmpowermentThe ‘expressions’ (theatre team) of SSIM has played a street play ‘Women Empowerment’ at Rahagiri on 30th August 2015 with a group of 20

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

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund

Total

Campus area

Class rooms

Laboratories Network

Seminar Halls

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

Network Equipment

Upgraded with controller

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

Class and Building

surveillance system

Institutional

789900

Others Institutional

894569

4.2 Computerization of administration


Day-to-day office work is totally automated. All internal communications with faculty and students are through intranet online. The student administration, sub-system “ONEDU” is maintained by a third party and records the attendance, generates class course time tables, facilitates posting of assignments, class material, internship reports and carried out other academic related process including generation of hall tickets for examination to eligible candidates. Further expansion and integration of the system is on the anvil.

Independence day celebrations

On 15th August 2015 faculty and students distributed sweets to the students of government school Harijan Wada situated in Macha Bolaram. They also conducted sports and taught the children about the good habits and importance of education and cleanliness.

Blood Donation Camp:A blood donation camp in collaboration with HDFC bank was organised in the campus. Majority of the students and faculty participated in the blood donation camp.

Women EmpowermentThe ‘expressions’ (theatre team) of SSIM has played a street play ‘Women Empowerment’ at Rahagiri on 30th August 2015 with a group of 20

Computerization of library:

4.3 Library services:

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

Text Books 26394 22257884 2908 1848578 29302 24106462Reference Books 14856 7428185 13 7200 14869 7435385e-Books - - - - - -Journals 116 143421 - 64905 116 208326e-Journals 5 20460 - 11910 5 32370Digital Database - - 3 334033 3 334033CD & Video 662&123 - - - 662&123Others (specify) - - - - - -

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computers

Computer Labs Internet Browsing

CentresComputer Centres Office Depart

-mentsOther

s

Existing 175 02 Sify 60 Mbps 12

Laptops given to each faculty


The issues and receipts of books and other activities such as accession, indexing etc. are already computerised. Presently, a register is in use in which the users’ have to enter their names and time before utilizing the library services.

Now, the college is in the process of automating the attendance in the Library system by installing auto id system by showing their ID card before entering and leaving the library premises. This will facilitate generation of various reports on usage, frequency mode time etc.

LIBRARY HOURS:Monday to Saturday : 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.Sundays & Holidays : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.During vacations : 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.During Examinations : 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.The institute has plans to increase the timings to facilitate increased usage.

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Total 02 Sify 60 Mbps

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

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

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

Total :

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services


The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. All the laptops of students and faculty and some other computers and printers etc are Wi-Fi enabled. Orientation is given on use of WIFI facilities, network and laptops to all students at the induction time. A dedicated IT team supports the network, computers and the equipment.

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IQAC contributed in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services by initiating following measures:

a. Student Handbook has been revised as per the suggestions of IQAC to include more details about student conduct and use of Infrastructure facilities.

b. Sessions by the IT Department and experts on proper usage of IT facilities in the Campus, including the usage of laptop, Wi-Fi facility and other online resources of the

134.38

73.48

1.55

255.97

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

(c) No. of international students

Men Women


IQAC contributed in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services by initiating following measures:

a. Student Handbook has been revised as per the suggestions of IQAC to include more details about student conduct and use of Infrastructure facilities.

b. Sessions by the IT Department and experts on proper usage of IT facilities in the Campus, including the usage of laptop, Wi-Fi facility and other online resources of the

The institute continuously tracks the progress of the students in the following manner and is monitored by IQAC by:

1. Student’s progressions are tracked through scrutiny of their performance records by class mentors and counsellors.

2. Student’s details are updated from day one on the institute intranet (on edu) and displaying the attendance once in fortnight.

3. To identify the student progress Mentor-Mentee sessions and personal counselling to trounce any difficulties.

4. Student’s attendance and marks are being sent to the parents through SMS and registered letters.

5. Monitoring of learning during Industry Internship Program (IIP) and also during project work through diary.

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No %

76 36.75Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged

Total

135 13 6 40 0 194 13 11 1 59 1 207

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 PSC UPSC Others 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Organizations Visited

Number of Students Participated

Number of Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

54 202 172 20


The Institute primarily awards P.G. Diploma in Management for the purpose of employment in Business/Industry.

1. During the process, it provides coaching in quantitative techniques &logical reasoning to prepare the students for aptitude tests conducted by the employers. And material is also provided for practice.

2. Excel and SPSS are included in the class timetable to help students to enhance their skills for succeeding in the interviews.

3. This training, in some cases, helped students to compete at other competitive examinations. Provisions are made for e-learning through computer labs and library.

Students are continuously guided through one to one mentoring and are enabled in selecting a proper and suitable career. In addition the institute also provides the following trainings to enable them to get desired placement:

a. Career Guidanceb. Aptitude Skills trainingc. Soft skills trainingd. Placement Traininge. Counselling by mentors.

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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

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

Sports : State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of students Amount

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received


The institute does not discriminate on gender basis. Further, to get over the inhibition of the women/girls, the college

a. Every class elects women representatives to look into the needs of female students.b. Encourages women candidates in Intra collegiate Meets (Sammelan), Intercollegiate

Meets (Samanvay) & Participate in Management meets outside the collegec. Conducts exclusive sports for women students

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International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

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

Criterion – VI

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

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System


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The Siva Sivani group has been founded with the objective of making available quality education at an affordable cost to all those who seek it. It has also discharged the social responsibility of spreading the knowledge among all those who need it. The Vision of the group and the group institutions is: “To be a global Centre of Excellence for qualitative and value based education.” SSIM formulated the following Mission for realizing the objectives of the group:

To achieve and sustain reputation for excellence in teaching, learning, research and consultancy whilst upholding human values.

To become a ‘Deemed University’ par excellence.

The institute also charted out its path to accomplish its vision and mission as under: Preparing the aspirants to the management programs to meet emerging challenges and exciting

opportunities. To develop and shape multi-talented leadership qualities and enhance the managerial

competence levels. To inculcate human values with high emphasis on integrity and transparency. To design the curriculum development and delivery system to ensure and achieve above

objectives. To establish a well facilitated Research Cell and conduct quality research that helps substantial

and newer addition to the body of knowledge in various areas of management. To develop and sustain initiatives for structured knowledge management among the faculty and

practitioners and creation of learning environment that is on par with the excellent universities.

Yes, the institute-wise information exchange among the faculty, students and academic administration is accomplished through net based communication consisting of internal group mails to faculty, staff and various batches of students of each program. Another portion of the academic administration and information system consisting of activities of student progression such as internship projects, attendance monitoring and hall ticket generation for those who satisfy the requisite requirements is also in operation. Periodic Reports are generated for review and necessary action by concerned.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development


(i) It is the endeavour of the institute to excel in the academic process of curriculum design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning objectives. In the process the institute constantly scans the business and organizational environment in various sectors such as Banking, Logistics, Insurance, Manufacturing and Services to identify the changes, trends like e-commerce, Inclusive banking, Electronic payment systems etc. and reviews the course content, of both core and specializations, to provide for relevant training for the outgoing students.(ii) The institute also monitors developments in similar activities among peer B-schools in India and in other countries.(iii) The institute also monitors the employment trends and training requirement both in India and abroad for undertaking curriculum development suitably. In the current year we have identified specific skill requirements for employment such as capital markets, Digital Marketing and Project Management as Add Ons and we have given them as offered Add on certifications to increase employability.

While a large number of innovative teaching learning practices are practiced by the faculty of the institute resulting in improved and enhanced learning by the students, various group learning techniques such as student presentations in class on current topics that are of concern for business and industry. Institute also encouraging students to adopt self-learning through electronic media, text books and articles and socialization have been introduced. The institute also endeavours to bring industry experts and live events like the budget presentation, live into the class room for discussion. Students also indulge in live projects and experiential learning too.

The Chief Controller of Examinations has started revamping the whole system of examinations – both internal and external. In respect of internal evaluation the Continuous Internal Evaluation process which is already in practice has been improved by proper scheduling in advance enabling student’s preparation and evaluating learning. Refinement in the end term external examination pattern such as paper setting etc. have been implemented that resulted in better evaluation. Plans for more transparency and more rigour are also being attempted. Reforms in term end viva-voce examination grading have been accomplished and periodic evaluation of specialization projects similar to that of Industry Internship has been attempted successfully.

To augment the already existing facilities for research including library facilities and access to online resources, the following measures have been initiated in the current year:

Faculty are working on producing ‘Working Papers’ and are taking the assistance of students to collect and compile the data. Faculty and students have jointly produced research papers.

Training has been conducted by the research and development wing in the usage of EBSCO software for both the students and for the faculty.

The Research and development wing has recommended that faculty be given sabbatical leave to develop research papers, case studies, to work on consultancy and training projects. This proposal has been accepted and this initiative will definitely lead to increase of quality research papers, cases and text books by the faculty.

All the students undergo one IIP (Industry Internship Project) and one SP (Specialization Project). Since faculty is closely involved in monitoring of these projects, in-depth analysis of

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.5 The Library and Information Sciences Dept.

6. 3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff Recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration


To augment the already existing facilities for research including library facilities and access to online resources, the following measures have been initiated in the current year:

Faculty are working on producing ‘Working Papers’ and are taking the assistance of students to collect and compile the data. Faculty and students have jointly produced research papers.

Training has been conducted by the research and development wing in the usage of EBSCO software for both the students and for the faculty.

The Research and development wing has recommended that faculty be given sabbatical leave to develop research papers, case studies, to work on consultancy and training projects. This proposal has been accepted and this initiative will definitely lead to increase of quality research papers, cases and text books by the faculty.

All the students undergo one IIP (Industry Internship Project) and one SP (Specialization Project). Since faculty is closely involved in monitoring of these projects, in-depth analysis of

The Library and Information Sciences Dept. strives to upgrade the library resources for better utilization by faculty and staff as well as other academicians. In the process

Library is periodically updated with new books and magazines. It offers Indexing and abstracting services to the users. The institute further intends to disseminate services of reference in this area to all the faculty,

students and other academicians in keeping with their research needs. SSIM library also provides Reprographic services to the users.

The institute is contemplating on further automation and networking in the library to improve its utility as “Learning Resource Centre”.

Faculty Recruitment is done as per policy laid down by AICTE / UGC. The process is transparent and is structured. A three stage selection process ensures selection of competent personnel. Staff recruitment is done as per requirement and is also on the lines of faculty selection.

The institute lays high emphasis on its Human Resource Management. It is staffed by well experienced and competent faculty who are experts in their chosen domain. Wherever needed competent adjunct faculty, particularly those with industry experience are utilized. Industry professionals are involved in guest lectures, seminars, vivas and as guides in summer internship projects

Internal talent is encouraged to improve upon their qualifications and experience and performers are provided recognition. Our senior and experienced faculty are also invited as consultants to be on the interview panels and have enormous exposure to industry. Industry is providing us feedback on new developments and skill requirement.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

6.4 Welfare schemes for:

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic AAB Director- Academic

Administrative Management


Surplus out of every year operations are reinvested in improving infrastructure including buildings, refurnishing etc. Thus the corpus fund is minimal.

The institute reviews the admission process every year and adopts new strategies for improving the publicity and attracting aspirants to the management courses in the year 2015-16, the institute extensively used online promotion techniques through various social media and networking sites. This has also ensured extensive dissemination of information about institute’s programs, achievements and other credentials.

The institute also utilized online debates; discussion forums and chat rooms to improve its visibility as well as expose the quality of the faculty. The institute also utilized the eve of the silver jubilee celebrations of the institute to launch the “Silver Jubilee quiz competition” among the degree colleges in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This initiative received very good response and nearly 100 colleges showed their interest in the quiz completion and this resulted in good publicity for the institute and resulted in increased interest evinced in our institute.

Teaching Provident Fund, Gratuity, Medi-claim, GPA with medical benefits .

Non-teaching Provident Fund, Medi-claim, GPA with medical benefits.

Students Students GPA with medical benefits.

Group Gratuity scheme managed by LIC has been introduced in the current year (2015-2016) for all staff members both teaching and non-teaching

Continuous supervision of the conduct of classes, course completion, and delivery in time with pre- determined lesson plans, attendance monitoring etc. ensure these audits.

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

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

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent-Teacher Association


The institute is an autonomous institute approved by AICTE. The examination department is structured with a Professor grade Chief Controller. Modifications in the evaluation system to ensure continuous gauging of the student’s learning are made. Evaluation pattern of paper setting, choice questions, evaluation coding, term-end vivas etc. have been revised and restructured for ensuring better evaluation.

As the institute is an autonomous B-School, it is not applicable.

The institute has a very strong Alumni Association and it regularly interacts with the institute. They are invited to participate in Viva, guest lectures and dinner get together. Their help is sought in admissions and promotions. Their feedback is taken to modify /refine the course content to make it relevant and updated. Some of the alumni have reached senior positions and have become recruiters and corporate mentors for the existing batches. In the report period Alumni extended its support to the institute in the following ways: 1. Conducting its meet on 3rd Saturday of December this meet Alumni Interacted with the

existing students and guided about their careers paths.2. Providing Summer internships for the existing students 3. Providing final placements to some students wherever possible.4. Visiting the institute as guest faculty and sharing their valuable experience with the current

batches of students.5. Participating in the Viva Voce examination of the current batch students as external

examiners and guiding them as per the corporate expectations. In the period under report the Alumni of SSIM took up all the above activities.

Though there is no Parent –Teacher association, continuous interaction by senior professors, Director Academic, Course Coordinators, Admin managers, Hostel wardens etc., is carried out in seeking feedback and taking necessary steps to improve the infrastructure facilities and other academic issues.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

Details of savings due to Total solar campus are provided in annexured II

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.

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


Support staff is periodically provided orientation training regarding their role and job responsibilities. They are also provided a career path for good performance.

The present campus abounds in greenery and is saved from onslaught of pollution as it is located away from main city.The entire campus is totally being run on solar panels. This not only saves precious electricity but also reduces its carbon foot print. Along with Solar campus the entire campus is being run on LED lighting. This further reduces the energy needs of the institute and renders the campus more eco-friendly.

1. Entrepreneurship club started 2. Tied up with National Entrepreneurial Network and conducted various awareness camps

both for internal as well as external students.3. Institute was the venue for two national level competitions on “business plans”. 4. Mock interviews conducted by Area chairpersons to strengthen conceptual knowledge of

the students for their better performance in the placement interviews5. Performed many Street plays as a medium to promote social awareness among the students

and public6. Minor specialization of Logistics Management and Supply chain Management merged and

made in one single specialization Supply Chain Management.7. Employability test conducted to evaluate students for placement.8. Conducted many activities among the government schools near the institute. The schools

include government school at Macha Bollaram, Jeedimetla and also at Kompally

Explored various agencies offering certification courses to impart additional skills for

employability. The agencies include Manipal Pro Learn, Peridot India Pvt Limited

Entered into agreement with EBSCO and password is given for the students and faculty

to use the service from college/home.

Awareness seminar and workshop was conducted by the librarian and executives from

EBSCO about the usage of EBSCO for research and learning purposes.

Approached Insurance Institute of India (III) for collaborative joint agreement for

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution:

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection


Explored various agencies offering certification courses to impart additional skills for

employability. The agencies include Manipal Pro Learn, Peridot India Pvt Limited

Entered into agreement with EBSCO and password is given for the students and faculty

to use the service from college/home.

Awareness seminar and workshop was conducted by the librarian and executives from

EBSCO about the usage of EBSCO for research and learning purposes.

Approached Insurance Institute of India (III) for collaborative joint agreement for

The institute over the period has been practicing several innovative practices to improve the delivery process of the curriculum that would result in improved and enhanced information interchange and consequential learning. Practices such as role play, group assignments, case discussions, live projects, simulated learning. BRS are few examples of the various best practices used by the teaching fraternity of the institute.

All the energy needs of the institute are being met by the solar energy plant set up in the institute. This not only brings environmental awareness to the neighbouring community but also contributes for the betterment of the environment.

The institute participates and encourages students in several Social Responsibility activities such as school adoption, service to old and destitute children, literacy campaigns and such. Institute’s students are highly tuned and trained through programs such as tree plantation, Swatch Bharat etc. Motivated by such initiatives, they carry out several awareness and extensive programs among neighbourhood places.

We have been recognized as training centre for Government of India’s skill development

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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


All the energy needs of the institute are being met by the solar energy plant set up in the institute. This not only brings environmental awareness to the neighbouring community but also contributes for the betterment of the environment.

The institute participates and encourages students in several Social Responsibility activities such as school adoption, service to old and destitute children, literacy campaigns and such. Institute’s students are highly tuned and trained through programs such as tree plantation, Swatch Bharat etc. Motivated by such initiatives, they carry out several awareness and extensive programs among neighbourhood places.

We have been recognized as training centre for Government of India’s skill development

Over the period of 25 years, the institute has earned reputation as:

a) A learning centre for faculty, staff and students.b) Good employer of best staff, both teaching and non-teaching.c) Good in relationships with external stakeholders such as corporate sector,

employers, trainers, parents, suppliers and other customers.d) A Management committed to the development of the institute and its constituents.e) A group that is dedicated to the field of education.

1. The institute and the group intend to strive for its retention of its values and commit itself to realize its Vision ‘To be a Global centre of excellence for qualitative and value based education’.

2. It takes care in imbibing the human and ethical values among all its members and thus strives for developing its students as a perfect leader equipped with knowledge, competence and humanitarian values.

3. The institute endeavours to nurture learning and knowledge management for the benefit of this society at large and the institute and its members in particular.


List of Annexures Page No.

I. IQAC committee Members 34

II. SSIM Solar Campus (Srinidhi )details 35

III. Feedback Analysis 36

IV. Academic Calendar 2014-15 - Juniors 39

Academic Calendar 2014-15 – Seniors 40



Solar Power generation system installed at our institute has saved green house gas emission by not using the following conventional energy sources.

1. Incandescent lamps for institutes’ academic buildings.

2. Home electricity for resources and hostels situated on the campus.

3. Reducing usage of oil for generation of electricity through diesel generating sets.

4. Reducing usage of gas for cooking at house and hostels on the campus.

Further we have also grown plantation and adopted other green practices. The above measures have substantially reduced the carbon footprint of the institute. The attempt is being made to quantify the footprint saved so as to claim carbon credits.


Annexure III

Feedback Analysis:

As mentioned in the AQAR, feedback is taken from all stakeholders. An analysis of three categories of feedback viz 1) Students 2) Employees (Recruiters) and 3) Alumni is presented below:

Students Feedback:

At the end of every trimester, students are asked to give feedback about the faculty, conduct of the course and general administration of the institute. Also, they were asked to give suggestions for the improvement of the existing system. In the period under report such feedback has been taken from the students for every term and the following is the analysis:

1. Classroom teaching by the faculty – Over 90% of students mentioned as ‘Good’ on 3 point scale (Good, Average, Poor)

2. Faculty-wise feedback reveals that most of the students are happy with the teaching and expertise of the faculty i.e Over 95% of the faculty members score 90 and above out of 100.

3. More than 90% of the students expressed satisfaction about the general administration of the institute.

The following suggestions have been given by the students: More number of live projects, More guest lectures by the industry experts, Sponsoring students for various B-school competitions Including industry experts at external examinations for the end term viva.

Action taken:

All the above initiatives were already taken by the institute. However, based on the feedback their frequency and interest have been increased.

1. Students were encouraged to take up live projects.

2. The following eminent senior industry experts addressed the students:

Guest Name Designation & Company TopicDr. Bhaskar VJJV General Manager,

Vikasa International CentreCSR – Ethics Framework

Dr. Veeraja Rao Professor,Dept. of PsychologyOsmania University

Nurturing healthy relationships at work

Mrs. Anjali Brand Strategist,RPC Group

Confronting challenges in work place

Mrs. Srujana Rao Training & Development Employability Skills


Consultant,5th Chrome, Dutch Company

Ms. Toyin CEO,Geo Meridian

Gifted hands – A value based approach

Mr. K. Pradeep Kumar Head-HR(India-Middle East & South African Operations),Sygnode India Pvt. Ltd

Corporate Expectations from B-School students

3. Students were sponsored to various B-school competitions and won prized both in formal and informal events. Students have also presented conceptual research papers in seminars, conferences and were able to get cash prizes.

Details of Student Participation in inter-college events in the year 2015 - 2016

Sl.No College Name Event Name Date Participation/Prize1 IPE Sanskriti, Tarang

Ikshit, JAM4th & 5th Dec-2015 Participated

2 IPE Sanskriti –Treasure Hunt

4th & 5th Dec-2015 1st

3 IPE Dance 1st 4 St. Martins Institute of

ManagementShukan – Business QuizAd-MagicProduct Launch

8th & 9th Dec-2015 Participated

5 St. Martins Institute of Management

Shukan, Carrom 2nd

6 St. Xavier’s P.G. College

MythriMark Nova

28th Nov-2015 2nd

7 Hyderabad Business School – Gitam University

Colosseum – 2016 Participated

8 National Productivity Council

Best Ideas Competition

12th – 18th Feb-2016 2nd

Employers Feedback:

The institute seeks for feedback from the employers at the placement process of various companies as well as during the term-end viva process. The general observations are as follows:

1. Students need more training and other managerial skill sets2. Communication is satisfactory but needs improvement3. Faculty is excellent & cooperative 4. Attitude of the students though good needs to improve5. Students need to be well prepared on the process which they are applying for6. Discipline in students’ needs to improve Necessary additional inputs on various aspects that emanate from the feedback are given and measures initiated for improving the delivery by the faculty.


Alumni Feedback:

1. By and large students are good at communication

2. Curriculum is good

3. Basic knowledge of students is good.

4. Students have worked well on the Internship Projects. They still need to concentrate on the practical learning.

5. Conceptual knowledge is good but general knowledge needs to be developed. Students are suggested to put efforts in self-learning.

6. Few students required to work on developing confidence levels.

7. Students from different locations are able to communicate eloquently.

8. Class room presentations have helped students a lot.

9. Assignments should be given as individual instead of giving group assignments.

10. Overall students’ performance was good.


Annexure IV

SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Academic Calendar for the year 2015-2016DATE

Juniors

JUNIORS INDUCTION

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF INDUCTION 06.07.2015

CLOSING OF INDUCTION 07.08.2015

TERM I :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES 10.08. 2015

CLASS WORK CLOSES ON 19.10. 2015

EXAMS COMMENCED FROM 26.10.2015

EXAMS CLOSE ON 31.10.2015

TERM II :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES ON 02.11.2015

CLASS WORK CLOSE ON 12.01.2016

EXAMS COMMENCES ON 18.01.2016

EXAMS CLOSES ON 25.01.2016

TERM III :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES FROM 27.01.2016

CLASS WORK CLOSES ON 13.04.2016

EXAMS COMMENCES FROM 18.04.2016

EXAMS CLOSES ON 24.04.2016

Industry Internship Project (IIP) starts 02.05.2016


ACADEMIC CALENDER (2015-2016)

DATE

SENIORS STUDENTS

IV TERM :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES 20.07.2015


EXAMS COMMENCE FROM 12-10-2015


V TERM :

CLASS WORK COMMENCES ON 26.10.2015


EXAMS COMMENCE ON 18.01.2016


VI TERM

CLASS WORK COMMENCES FROM 27.01.2016


EXAMS COMMENCE FROM 27.02.2016



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