Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) (1St April 2012 to March 31St 2013)
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Jnu * Jawaharlal Nehru University Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) (1st April 2012 to March 31st 2013) Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), JNU Page 2 of 99 CONTENTS Introduction about University ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Additional Services Provided by University ................................................................................................................. 5 The Academic Staff College (ASC) ............................................................................................................................. 5 Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Advanced Study (JNIAS) ........................................................................................... 5 Introduction about Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) ........................................................................................ 6 Section A: Plan of Action by IQAC ................................................................................................................................ 7 Section B: Activities Reflecting the Goals and Objectives of the Institution............................................................... 8 1. New Academic Programmes Initiated (UG and PG): ................................................................................ 15 2. Innovations in Curricular Design & Transaction: ...................................................................................... 16 3. Inter-Disciplinary Programmes Started: ................................................................................................... 16 4. Examination Reforms Implemented: ........................................................................................................ 16 5. Candidates Qualified (NET/SLET/GATE etc.): ........................................................................................... 16 6. Initiative towards Faculty Development Programme: ............................................................................. 16 7. Total Number of Seminars/Workshops Conducted: ................................................................................ 17 8. Research Projects: ..................................................................................................................................... 17 9. Patents Generated, if any: ........................................................................................................................ 17 10. New Collaborative Research Programmes: .......................................................................................... 17 11. Research Grants Received from Various Agencies:.............................................................................. 18 12. Details of Research Scholars: ................................................................................................................ 18 13. Citation Index of Faculty Members and Impact Factor: ....................................................................... 18 14. Honors/Awards to the Faculty (National & International): ................................................................. 18 15. Internal Resources generated: .............................................................................................................. 19 16. Details of departments getting assistance/recognition under SAP, COSIST (ASSIST)/DST, DSA, FIST, and other programmes: ..................................................................................................................................... 19 17. Teachers and Officers Newly Recruited: .............................................................................................. 19 18. Teaching – Non-Teaching Staff Ratio: ................................................................................................... 19 19. Improvements in the Library Services: ................................................................................................. 20 20. New Books/Journals Subscribed and their Value: ............................................................................... 20 21. Courses in which Student Assessment of Teachers is Introduced and the Action Taken on Student Feedback:............................................................................................................................................................ 21 22. Feedback from Stakeholders: ............................................................................................................... 21 23. Unit Cost of Education: ......................................................................................................................... 22 24. Computerization of Administration and the Process of Admissions and Examination Results, issue of Certificates: .................................................................................................................................................... 22 Page 3 of 99 25. Increase in the Infrastructural Facilities: .............................................................................................. 22 26. Technology Upgradation: ...................................................................................................................... 23 27. Computer and Internet Access and Training to Teachers, Non-Teaching Staff and Students: ........... 23 28. Financial Aid to Students: ..................................................................................................................... 23 29. Activities and Support from the Alumni Association: .......................................................................... 23 30. Health Services: ..................................................................................................................................... 23 31. Performance in Sports Activities: ......................................................................................................... 23 32. Incentives to Outstanding Sportspersons: ........................................................................................... 24 33. Student Achievements and Awards: .................................................................................................... 24 34. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit: .................................................................................. 24 35. Placement Services Provided to Students: ........................................................................................... 25 36. Development Programmes for Non-Teaching Staff: ............................................................................ 25 38. Linkages Developed with National/International, Academic/Research Bodies: ................................ 25 39. Action Taken Report on the AQAR of the Previous Year: .................................................................... 25 40. Any other Relevant Information the Institution Wishes to Add: ........................................................ 25 Section C: Outcomes Achieved by the End of the Year ..................................... Ошибка! Закладка не определена. Section D: Plans of JNU for Next Year ........................................................................................................................ 27 Appendix I - Faculty Research Projects ...................................................................................................................... 32 Appendix II: Research Scholars Awarded Degree (01.04.2012 – 31.03.2013) .......................................................... 51 . Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) .......................................................................................................................... 51 . Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) ...................................................................................................................... 70 . Master of Technology (M.Tech.) ................................................................................................................... 97 Appendix III: Linkages Developed with National/International, Academic/Research Bodies (01.04.2012 – 31.03.2013).................................................................................................................................................................. 99 Page 4 of 99 INTRODUCTION ABOUT UNIVERSITY The Jawaharlal Nehru University was established in 1966 under the JNU Act, 1966. It was named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister and was founded by Smt. Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India. As a further mark of respect, the University was formally inaugurated by the late Sh. V. V. Giri, the then President of India, on the birthday of Panditji on 14 November 1969. The uniqueness of JNU is evident from its basic philosophy, policies and programmes which are spelt out and embodied in the University Act. The University is an institution for post-graduate studies, research and teaching with students approximately 7677 (seven thousand six hundred and seventy seven) and faculty members nearly 478 (four hundred and seventy eight). The University has under-graduate programmes only in foreign languages offered by School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies. All other programmes are at the level of Masters, M. Phil. / Pre-Ph. D and Ph. D. The University has ten schools, four special centres, one institute of advanced studies, six affiliated recognized defense institutes and eleven research and