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Criterion1–Curricular Aspects

1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global developmental needs, which is reflected in the Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) of the Programmes offered by the University

1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years

1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the University

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all programmes offered during the last five years

1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/elective course system has been implemented (Data to be given for the latest completed academic year)

1.3.1Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum

1.3.2Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years

1.3.3Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 as above

1.3.4Percentage of students undertaking field projects / research projects / internships (Data to be given for the latest completed academic year)

1.4.1 Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester- wise / year-wise is received from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers and 4) Alumni
1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:

Criterion 2 – Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1.1 Demand Ratio (Average of last five years)

2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc.) as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years (Excluding Supernumerary Seats)

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners.

2.2.2 Student – Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem-solving methodologies are used for enhancing their learning experiences

2.3.2 Teachers use ICT- enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning processes

2.3.3 Ratio of students mentored for academic and other related issues (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

2.4.1 Average percentage of full-time teachers appointed against the number of sanctioned posts during the last five years

2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B Super speciality/D.Sc./D’Lit. during the last five years

2.4.3Average teaching experience of full-time teachers in the same institution (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year, in number of years)

2.4.4Average percentage of full-time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at the State, National, International level from Government/Govt. recognised bodies during the last five years

2.5.1Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results during the last five years

2.5.2 Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number appeared in the examinations during the last five years

2.5.3IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes (continuous internal assessment and end-semester assessment) have brought in considerable improvement in examination management system of the institution

2.5.4 Status of automation of Examination division along with approved Examination Manual, A. 100% automation of entire division & implementation of Examination Management System (EMS) B. Only student registration, Hall ticket issue & Result Processing C. Only student registration and result processing D. Only result processing E. Only manual methodology (Opt any one)

2.6.1 The institution has stated learning outcomes (generic and programme specific)/graduate attributes which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents

2.6.2 Attainment of Programme Outcomes, Programme Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes are evaluated by the institution

2.6.3 Pass percentage of students (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

2.7.1Online Student Satisfaction Survey regarding the teaching-learning process.

(Online survey to be conducted)

Criterion 3 – Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1.1The institution’s Research facilities are frequently updated and there is a well-defined policy for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented

3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year; INR in Lakhs)

3.1.3Percentage of teachers receiving national/ international fellowship/financial support by various agencies for advanced studies/ research during the last five years

3.1.4Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates and other research fellows enrolled in the institution during the last five years

3.1.5Institution has the following facilities to support research: 1. Central Instrumentation Centre 2. Animal House/Green House 3. Museum 4. Media laboratory/Studios 5. Business Lab 6. Research/Statistical Databases 7. Moot court 8. Theatre 9. Art Gallery 10. Any other facility to support research

3.1.6Percentage of departments with UGC-SAP, CAS, DST-FIST, DBT, ICSSR and other recognitions by national and international agencies (Data for the latest completed academic year)

3.2.1Extramural funding for Research (Grants sponsored by non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies for research projects), endowments, Chairs in the University during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

3.2.2 Grants for research projects sponsored by government agencies during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

3.2.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years

3.3.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, including Incubation centre and other initiatives for the creation and transfer of knowledge

3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Entrepreneurship, Skill development during the last five years

3.3.3Number of awards / recognitions received for research/innovations by the institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the last five years

3.4.1 The institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research

3.4.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognitions/awards

3.4.3 Number of Patents published/awarded during the last five years

3.4.4 Number of Ph.Ds awarded per teacher during the last five years

3.4.5 Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals as notified on UGC website during the last five years

3.4.6 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes published per teacher during the last five years

3.4.7 E-content is developed by teachers:

3.4.8 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science/PubMed

3.4.9 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science – h-Index of the University

3.5.1 Institution has a policy for consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and the individual and encourages its faculty to undertake consultancy

3.5.2 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

3.6.1 Extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact and sensitizing the students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years

3.6.2 Number of awards received by the Institution, its teachers and students from Government /Government-recognized bodies in recognition of the extension activities carried out during the last five years

3.6.3 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution including those through NSS/NCC, Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years

3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above, during the last five years

3.7.1 Number of collaborative activities with other institutions/ research establishment/industry for research and academic development of faculty and students per year

3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years

Criterion 4 – Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching – learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.

4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games and sports (indoor & outdoor); (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.,)

4.1.3 Availability of general campus facilities and overall ambience

4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure excluding salary, for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

4.2.1Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has digitisation facility

4.2.2 Institution has subscription for e-Library resources

4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students (foot falls and login data for online access) (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

4.3.1 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT – enabled facilities such as LCD, smart board, Wi-Fi/LAN, audio video recording facilities. (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

4.3.2 Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provisions and updates its IT facilities including the Wi-Fi facility

4.3.3 Student – Computer ratio (Data to be provided only for the latest completed academic year)

4.3.4 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution

4.3.5 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development; 1. Media centre 2. Audio visual centre 3. Lecture Capturing System (LCS) 4. Mixing equipments and software for editing

4.4.1 Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years

4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilising physical, academic and support facilities – laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Criterion 5- Student Support and Progression

5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive examinations as offered by the Institution, during the last five years

5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are undertaken by the institution; 1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene) 4. Awareness of trends in technology

5.1.4M The Institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases; 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies 2. Organisation-wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance 3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances 4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees

5.2.1 Average percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the last five years
(eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/JAM/IELTS/TOEFL/ CLAT/ Civil Services/State government examinations)

5.2.2 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

5.2.3 Percentage of recently graduated students who have progressed to higher education (previous graduating batch)

5.3.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years

5.3.2 Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare.

5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organized by the institution per year

5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and other support services during the last five years

5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years (INR in lakhs)

Criterion 6 – Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1.1 The institution has a clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative governance Read More…

6.1.2 Effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management.

6.2.1 The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed.

6.2.2 Functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules, and procedures, etc.

6.2.3 Institution Implements e-governance in its areas of operations

6.3.1 The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training Programmes organized by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years

6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course)

6.4.1 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from government bodies during the last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V) (INR in Lakhs)

6.4.3 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III and V) (INR in Lakhs)

6.4.4 Institution regularly conducts internal and external financial audits

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes, by constantly reviewing the teaching-learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes, at periodic intervals

6.5.2 Institution has adopted the following for Quality assurance: 1. 1. Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) and follow up action taken 2. Conferences, Seminars, Workshops on quality conducted 3. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s) 4. Orientation programme on quality issues for teachers and students 5. Participation in NIRF 6. Any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO Certification, NBA and such others)

6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of first cycle NAAC A/A)

Criterion VII–Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.

7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures

7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)

7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:

7.1.5 Green campus initiatives

7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution

7.1.7 The Institution has friendly, barrier free environment

7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and such other diversities (within 500 words).

7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens

7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.

7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals

7.2.1Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the NAAC format provided in the Manual.

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words