Annual Quality Assurance Report (2017-2018)

ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT (2017-2018)

SUBMITTED TO: NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCEREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BY INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL BURDWAN RAJ COLLEGE (Govt. Sponsored) WEBSITE: www.burdwanrajcollege.ac.in e-mail ID: [email protected]

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BURDWAN RAJ COLLEGE AFTAB HOUSE,FRAZER AVENUE, P.O.- RAJBATI, PURBA BARDDHAMAN West Bengal, PIN-713104 Ph.: (0342) 2567787 Website: www.burdwanrajcollege.ac.in Email: [email protected] [email protected] The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC Session: 2017-2018

Part – A

Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution BURDWAN RAJ COLLEGE

1.2 Address Line 1 AFTAB HOUSE, FRAZER AVENUE

Address Line 2 RAJBATI

City/Town PURBA BARDDHAMAN

State West Bengal

Pin Code 713104

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. 8670369082

Name of the Head of the Institution: DR NIRANJAN MANDAL

Tel. No. with STD Code:

867369082 Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: DR PRADIP KUMAR BANDYOPADHYAY

Mobile: 9434236873

IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]

WBCOGN25917 1.3 NAAC Track ID

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1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC(SC)/18/A&A/27.1 dt. 5-11-2016 (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: http://burdwanrajcollege.ac.in/naac/aqar/

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation Period 2.78 2021 1 1st Cycle B++ 2016 Score 2 2nd Cycle 3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY 24.05.2013

1.8 AQAR for the year 2017-18

1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC

i. AQAR 2016-17 Submitted to NAAC on 22.12.2018 (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) iii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) iv. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) v. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) vi. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.10 Institutional Status

University State √ Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes √ No

Constituent College √√ Yes √ No

Autonomous College Yes No √

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No (eg. AICTE,BCI,MCI,PCI,NCI)

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Type of Institution Co-education √ Men Women

Urban √ Rural Tribal

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

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing √ Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts √ Science √ Commerce √ Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management √

Others (Specify) Distance Mode of Education through NSOU, West Bengal

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) The University of Burdwan

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University N.A.

University with Potential for Excellence N.A. UGC-CPE N.A.

N.A. N.A. DST Star Scheme UGC-CE UGC-Special Assistance Programme N.A. DST-FIST N.A.

N.A. UGC-Innovative PG programmes N.A. Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes N.A.

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 12

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 2

2.3 No. of students 2

2.4 No. of Management representatives 2

2.5 No. of Alumni 2

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 1

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2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 1

2.8 No. of other External Experts 2

2.9 Total No. of members 24

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 7

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 2 Faculty 4

Non-Teaching Staff Students 1 Alumni 1 Others NIL

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No √ If yes, mention the amount N.A.

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. 4 International 0 National 2 State 2 Institution Level 4

(ii) Themes i) Value Education. ii) Intellectual Property Right.

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

Based on the assessment by NAAC (1st Cycle) the college has been trying to contribute all round development of the Institution. Based on the recommendation of the NAAC Peer Team, the college has received the permission from Govt. of West Bengal for filling up of vacant sanction post of teacher in different subjects. Based on the recommendation of the NAAC Peer team, the number of options in curriculum in Anthropology at UG Level. The College took initiative to get permission from University for introduction of P.G (Distance Mode) course in Botany, Physics etc. After accreditation by NAAC the college applied for RUSA Infrastructural Development Grant. For this purpose, IQAC prepared the Detail Project Report (DPR) and got initial approval from RUSA. The IQAC looking for establishment of a language lab as recommended by NAAC Peer Team. ICT of the college has been strengthened. Management and Library.

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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

IQAC decided to

(a) Complete the works already in (a) The college office has been renovated with computer and internet progress before making any connection and the institution has made a great leaf towards complete plan for further expansion; computerization of administration. (b) Provide all departments with (b) Four departments is equipped with digital class rooms and a separate facilities for digital class; smart class room is under process with the help of fund provided by the (c) Renovate the existing office Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal. space for better management (c) Anthropology Honours course has been introduced. of office-related works; (d) 12 Research paper and 2 Edited book has been published : 2 Major (d) Introduce Honours course in Research Project has been started by the Department of Botany and the Anthropology ; Department of Chemistry: 153 new text and reference books has been (e) Advise in the faculties to added to the college library: 2 National Level Seminar has been increase their participation in organized by the IQAC and the Department of Political Science : near research-oriented activities and about 72 teachers both full and part time teachers attending in the organized students seminars, Seminar quiz contest and educational (e) Near about 1515 students have received scholarship from the different tours Government and non-government agencies like (Chief Minister Fund, (f) Strengthen students supports Bikash Bhavan Scholarship etc) activities (f) A blood donation camp has been organized by the NSS Unit in (g) Improvise internal academic collaboration with the Burdwan Medical College (ii) Dengue awareness evaluation and progress of the programme has been organized by NSS (iii) A sizable number of students students has been received remedial coaching by the faculties and guest experts (iv) More than 4 awareness programme has been organized by the carrier counseling cell (v) Complete online admission process has been introduced. (g) Introduction of weekly test and internal evaluation is put forwarded with e-module learning process. *Academic calendar of the year 2016-17 as provided by the parent University. 2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes √ No

Management Syndicate Any other body √ Provide the details of the action taken 1. Infrastructure: i) The IQAC advised the college authority to complete the works already in progress before making any plan for further expansion. ii) It also recommended to provide all departments with e-Class facilities. 2. Office Management: The IQAC proposed that the existing office space should be expended and renovated for better management of the office works. The work should be done on an urgent basis because of the accommodation problem. 3. Academic Excellence: The IQAC advised the college authority to introduce Psychology (Honours) in the coming academic session. It also advised the faculties to increase their participation in research-oriented works, to organize students’ seminars and quiz contests and conduct educational tours and excursions. It also suggested to the departments to collect students’ and guardians’ feedback regarding teaching, evaluation and college administration.

4. Students Support/Progression: The IQAC advised the college to strengthen and diversify

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Students’ support activities and include more students in the programmes. It also suggested to the college authority to give more emphasis on students’ counseling— academic and personal— and career guidance. 5. Extension Activities/Outreach Programme : The IQAC met the volunteers and programme officers of NSS and NCC units twice and advised them to reach out beyond the college campus and organize more programmes among the surrounding communities. This would give the students training in social service and sensitize them to the needs and problems of the people who live around the college.

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PART-B CRITERION-I 1. CURRICULAR ASPECTS Number of value Number of Number of Number of Level of the added / Career existing programmes added self-financing Programme Oriented Programmes during the year programmes programmes PhD PG 01 UG 22 01 04 PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total 23

Interdisciplinary Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options: Elective Options. (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 21 Trimester

Annual 02

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

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

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

The question of revising or updating regulation or syllabi does not arise because the college does not frame them however the parent University introduce CBCS curriculum.

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

Anthropology have been introduced.

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CRITERION-II 2. TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION: 2.1 Total no of permanent faculty Total Asst. Associate Professor Others Professor Professor 88 36 27 1 (Principal) 24

2.2 No of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 32

Associate 2.3 No. of Faculty Professors Others Total s Professors Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the R V R V R V R V R V year 12 09 12 09

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 38 00 00

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No of Faculty International National State Level Level Level Attended 1 13 14

Presented 03 04 09 Papers Resource 00 01 03 Persons

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

The institution adopted a number of innovative processes in Teaching and Learning, e.g. combination of lecture method and other methods such as e-classes, use of charts and maps, organising students’ seminars and setting MCQR type questions in class tests It also enhanced the teachers’ competence to promote learner participation, identify weaker students and arrange remedial coaching classes for them.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 195

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by Three Unit/Class test were taken by all the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, departments. Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development Nil Nil 05 workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 76.51%

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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage: Title of the Total no of Total no of Division Programme students students Distinction I II III Pass appeared Passed % % % % % B.A. (General) 519 201 12 39 B.Sc. (General) 127 96 15 75 B.Com. (General) 75 35 13 47 B.A. (Hons.) 344 263 16.73 84.27 76 B.Sc. (Hons.) 235 188 56.38 43.62 80 B.Com (Hons.) 186 132 18.93 81.07 71 M.A. 25 25 100 100 BBA & BCA 64 61 63.93 36.07 96

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: IQAC in its meeting with faculty members advises them to convince Annual Plan Meeting at the beginning of each session, assign syllabus to departmental teachers, prepare a time schedule for term tests & to convene term review meetings. It also collects annual reports the departments to organize e-classes, seminars, educational tours & excursions. In this way IQAC monitors and evaluates the teaching & learning processes of the college.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted

Refresher courses 10

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme Nil

HRD programmes Nil

Orientation programmes 04

Faculty exchange programme Nil

Staff training conducted by the university Nil

Staff training conducted by other institutions 02

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 03

Others Nil

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled temporarily during the Year

Administrative Staff 60 38 00 12

Technical Staff 45 08 00 13

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CRITERION-III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension: 3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

The IQAC regularly meets the teachers and advises them to publish anthology of research articles, academic papers, wall- magazines and participate in refresher and orientation courses. It also suggests to the heads of the departments to apply to the UGC for funds to organize national level seminars and subject related workshops in the college, to encourage their departmental colleagues to participate and present papers in seminars held elsewhere and submit proposals for minor research projects. Moreover, IQAC persuades the college authority (the Principal and the Governing Body) to sanction leave and necessary funds to the faculties to facilitate such activities. These are some of the initiatives taken by the IQAC to sensitize and promote research climate in this college.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Nil 02 Nil Nil Outlay in Rs. Lakhs N.A. 14.3 N.A. N.A.

3.3 Details regarding minor projects Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Nil Nil Ni Ni Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil Nil Nil Nil

3.4 Details on research publications International National Others Peer Review Journals 06 14 05 Non-Peer Review Journals 05 06 02 e-Journals Nil 01 00 Conference proceedings 08 14 09

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range Average √ h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

Duration Name of the Total grant Received Nature of the Project Year funding Agency sanctioned Major projects 02 DST(WB) 14,30,000/- 10,00,000/- DST (India) Minor Projects Nil N.A. N.A. N.A. Interdisciplinary Projects Nil N.A. N.A. N.A. Industry sponsored Nil N.A. N.A. N.A.

Projects sponsored by the Nil N.A. N.A. N.A. University/ College

Students research projects Nil N.A. N.A. N.A. (other than compulsory by the University)

Any other(Specify) Nil N.A. N.A. N.A. Total 02 DST(WB) 14,30,000/- 10,00,000/- DST (India)

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3.7 No of books published i) With ISBN No. 3 Chapter in Edited Books 1

ii) Without ISBN No. 4

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from: UGC-SAP N.A. CAS N.A. DST-FIST N.A.

DPE N.A. DBT Scheme/Funds N.A.

3.9 For Colleges Autonomy Nil CPE Nil DBT Star Scheme Nil

INSPIRE Nil CE Nil Any Other (specify) DST

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy NIL

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution Level International National State University College Number Nil Nil Nil Nil 4 Sponsoring Nil College Nil Nil Nil agencies Fund

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 06

3.13 No. of collaborations International Nil National Nil Any other Nil

3.14 No of linkages created during this year Nil

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding Agency 4.3 From Management of University /College Nil

Total 4.3 3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number

National Applied Nil

Granted Nil

International Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Commercialized Applied Nil

Granted Nil

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

Total International National State University Dist College Nil Nil Nil 01 Nil Nil Nil

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides 03 and students registered under them 05

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution Nil 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF Nil SRF Nil Project Fellows 01 Any other Nil

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3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level Nil State level Nil

National level Nil International level Nil

3.22 No. of students Participated in NCC events: University level Nil State level Nil

National level Nil International level Nil

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level Nil State level Nil

National level Nil International level Nil

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level Nil State level Nil

National level Nil International level Nil

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized: University forum Nil College forum Nil

NCC Nil NSS Nil Any other Nil

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility The NSS Units of the college organised a plantation programme to develop a garden of medicinal plants and a workshop on child care and the dangers of DENGUE. The NSS Units also organized a Women self defence. Through such activities the institution delivered its social responsibility towards the community at large

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CRITERION-IV 4. INSFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES: 4.1Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Source of Facilities Existing Newly created Total Fund

17.7 17.7 Campus area N.A. Donation acres acres

Higher Class rooms 44 Nil Edu Dept 44 W.B. Donation

College Laboratories 09 1 10 Fund

College Fund Seminar Halls 01 Nil 1

No. of important equipments purchased 12 College Fund 45 57 (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

Value of the equipment purchased during 7.50 .50 UGC & 08.00 the year (Rs. in Lakhs) College Fund Others Nil One Practical College Fund Nil Computer Lab

4.2 Computerization of administration and library All the major services offered by the college office, eg. admission, f e e s collection, examinations details, results and students’ scholarships have been computerized. Admission into various (Honours) subjects and submission/deposit of taxes are done online. All the computers in the office have LAN connections. The library computerization under process. It also would like to subscribe to e-journals and e-books.

4.3 Library services: Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books & 44654 15497723.00 1657 546810.00 46311 16044533.00 Reference Books

e-Books Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Nil Journals & 07 09 Periodicals 8397.00 00.00 8397.00

e-Journals Nil

Digital Database Nil

CD & Video Nil

Others (specify) 2640 34

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Browsing Computer Depart Compu Internet Office Others Labs Centres Centres -ments ters Existing Connected 01 10 mbps speed 01 104 10 For 18 50 & Library 30mbps speed for Office only Added Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

Total 102 02 01 01 18 21

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation

Networking, e-Governance etc.)

The college provides computers and internet access to teachers and students and arranges training programmes for them with the help of Computer Science Department. The college also installed 32 CCTV in the college campus. The college also installed one Internal Server in the college.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT .45

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities .32

iii) Equipment .20

iv) Others .89

Total: 1.86

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

IQAC organises meetings with the students in order to enhance their awareness about Student Support Services Information about the Student Support Services are conveyed by IQAC through the college website and also made available on the college notice boards SMS service is used to inform the students about different activities for academic and extracurricular activities IQAC ensures students participation in conferences and research seminars. Different student committees are formed to support cultural, sports and extracurricular activities throughout the year and their functioning is being supervised by the authorities of the college For academic progression of the students, remedial coaching and extra classes are being conducted IQAC advises the Career counseling cell, Women cell, Anti-Ragging committee, Equal opportunity cell to interact with the students and to do various works for the benefit of the students. These committees take care of day to day students support as and when required. IQAC regularly interacts with these committees.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

There is no mechanism in the college as yet to track the progression of the students.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph.D Others

6660 50 Nil Nil

(b) No. of students outside the state 134

Men 3075 64.05 Women 1726 35.95

Last Year This Year General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total Challenged Challenged 3057 669 91 984 20 4801 4311 1211 257 921 10 6710

Demand ratio 1 : 1 Dropout % : 9%

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

Nil

No. of students beneficiaries Nil

5.5 No of students qualified in these examinations : College has no search mechanism

NET Nil SET/SLET Nil GATE Nil CAT Nil

IAS/IPS etc Nil State PSC Nil UPSC Nil Others Nil

5.6 Details of student counseling and career guidance

A Career Counseling Cell has been established in our institute to address the diverse socio- economic challenges that confront our students. The sole objective of this cell is to provide the students who come from economically backward families with equality of access and placement opportunities and make available to them appropriate institutional support. We also try to provide them with relevant information along with professional guidance to utilize these benefits. The cell has organized few career Counseling Programmes in the college campus during 2017-18 academic session.

No. of students benefitted 65

5.7 Details of campus placement On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Students Number of Number of Students Organizations Visited Participated Students Placed Placed Nil Nil Nil Nil

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

ICC of the college with NSS unit International Mother’s Day .

5.9 Students Activities 5.91. No of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/University level 5 National level 01 International level Nil

No of students participated in cultural events State/University level 4 National level Nil International level Nil

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

Sports: State/University level 01 National level Nil International level Nil

Cultural: State/University level 01 National level Nil International level Nil

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount students Financial support from institution 102 22240.00

Financial support from government 1515 645637.00

Financial support from other sources N.A. N.A. Number of students who received Nil Nil International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs: State/University level 1 National level Nil International level Nil

Exhibition: State/University level Nil National level Nil International level Nil

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 6

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

No Major Grievances are raised.

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CRITERION-VI 6. GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision of the College Dissemination of Learning among all members of the society across narrow barriers of caste, creed and religion and also among the economically challenged. Mission of the College From Quality Awareness through Quality Assurance to Quality Sustenance.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

Yes, the college used a College Management Software (CAMS) in the office by which all information regarding students teachers and non-teaching staff, admission, examination and college accounts is collected and disseminated and college has also introduce Online Students Automation System.

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following: 6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Since the college does not develop any curriculum but simply follows/implements the one framed by the university, the question of adapting quality improvement strategies does not arise. However as University introduce CBCS Curriculum the college authority made the change accordingly.

6.3.2 T e a c h i n g and Learning

Although the syllabi are framed not by the college but by the university to which it is affiliated, each department adopts some innovative processes in teaching and learning. First of all, the faculties of each department meet at the beginning of each academic session for term-wise allocation of syllabus assignments, fix dates for the term-end tests and prepare the academic calendar of that session. Secondly, the departments organize students’ seminars, quiz contests, poetry/drama workshops. Almost all the Honours departments also organize State/National Level seminars. They subscribe to e-journals. The departments also arrange e-classes for the Honours students. Multiple choice questions are also set in the term-tests to encourage the students to read the text books thoroughly.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

Apart from serving as a centre for the university examinations each year, the college also conducts class tests and term tests to evaluate the progress of the students. The answer scripts of such tests are shown to the students and their progress reports are sent to the guardians. After introduction of CBCS Curriculum internal evaluation process follows multivariate improvement of teaching learning process.

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6.3.4 Research and Development Two ongoing Major Projects one by Department of Botany and other by Department of Chemistry, funded by DST, Govt. of India and Govt. of West Bengal. One of the faculty of the Department of Botany involved as research associates in Burdwan Science Centre Innovation Hub. IQAC encourage the faculty to undertake Doctoral Research work and subsequently study leave is granted to the teachers.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation To develop and update facilities in the library, the IQAC has adopted the following strategies : i) The physical infrastructure has been improved in the Library with certain specific book lending system for the stakeholders. ii) Latest books and journals are purchased and subscribed to every year. iii) Computerization of the library service has been under processed. iv) Library related information is provided to the students and the teachers. v) Internet service has been made available to the library users. vi) Each Honours department maintains and runs a library of its own. Annual budgetary allocation is made available to each department for purchasing text and reference books each year. vii) LCD Projector are used in few class room.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 The human resource of the college is managed in a free and democratic manner. The college aim to make optimum use of available Human Resource.  Teachers are allotted classes and duties as per the University norms, Govt. Regulation and UGC Directives.  Non-teaching staff are allotted duties as per Statues of Burdwan Unversity.  Faculties and Staff are encouraged to participate in self-development programme in HRD.  Administration support faculty, staff and students with necessary and relevant support to optimized their work.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Requisitions for faculty and staff recruitment are promptly submitted to the West Bengal College Service Commission and to the Education Directorate whenever vacancies arise. Faculty and staff are recruited transparently as per Government norms/rules. The college appoints guest lecturer and staff on purely temporary as per need.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration All departments do not have industry interaction. However, department of B.B.A. and B.C.A conducted industrial visit at state level.

6.3.9 Admission of Students Admission of students is done completely on the basis of merit. On-line admission to Hons. courses has been introduced from 2016-17 as per instruction of the University of Burdwan.

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6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Group insurance, Staff Credit Co- operative Society, Mediclaim. Non-Teaching Group insurance, Staff Credit Co- operative Society, Mediclaim. Students Students’ Health Home, Free Studentship, Government Scholarships, Students Endowment Scheme.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated: 1,36,31,996/-

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No √

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

External Internal Audit Type Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority N.A. Academic No Yes Governing Body

N.A. Administrative No Yes Governing Body

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?

N.A.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent college? N.A.

6.11 Activities and supprot from the Alumni Association

There is an Alumin Association viz. ‘PRACTONI’ in the college which has been functioning since long back. It meets annualy in the College Premissios and give constructive suggestions for all round devolopment of the college. Some of the Alumni are Ex-faculty of the institution who provide their Honory service to the upliftment of the academic atmosphere as an when required.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

There is no Parent-Teacher Association in the college. But each department arranges meetings with the parents from time to time to appraise them of the students’ academic progress and discuss various students-related issues. The IQAC, however, feels the need to form a regular Parent-Teacher Association which will work for the development of the college.

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff Computer Training has been provided to the support staff. The college has organized a e- learning module development curriculum for the teaching faculty in collaboration with Burdwan Science Centre, Govt. of India.

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

 Keeps the campus clean and green. Plants, trees and lawns are maintained regularly  Plantation has been done in entire campus which consists of mainly medicinal plants.  Conducts Awareness Programmes on the use of eco – friendly products. Conducts several campaigns to promote campus cleanliness.  Campus declared plastic free zone.  Campus also declared No-tobacco zone.

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CRITERION-VII 7. INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRICTIVES

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

 On-line admission as well as counseling to Honours and General courses has been introduced. It has had a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. It has lessened pressure on the college office, made the admission process transparent and impartial and made it possible for the departments to enroll meritorious students.  Encourage faculty to maximize e-content development and online feedback system of teaching-learning outcomes.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year  The University of Burdwan to which our college is affiliated innovated the programme of on-line admission and counseling to the Honours and General Courses in the undergraduate colleges to avoid various malpractices related to the admission process.  Our college has scrupulously implemented the University-framed programme.  Anthropology Honours course has been started.  The College subscribe Student Health Scheme for all students.  The college organized various career-oriented workshops/seminar for the students.  ICT of the College has strengthened.

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

i) ICT Application in class teaching ii) Environmental Awareness

*Please see the Annexure-I . 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

To generate environmental awareness among the students, the institute has introduced a compulsory student project on environmental science for B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com (Pass and Honours) students. It also enlists the support and co-operation of its NSS Units to create awareness of environmental hazards and of the urgent need to keep the environment clean, green and pollution free. The institute tries to make optimum use of the existing campus facilities and grow green plants and foliage at every available space. The NSS volunteers regularly lead campaigns to prevent use of polythene and polythene products in the college campus. IQAC prevails open the college authority to sanction funds to the NSS units for this noble mission.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No √

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

Strength  Good Academic Atmosphere  Own Building  Participatory Management  Highly Dedicated Staff Weakness  Inadequate Permanent Non-teaching staff of our Faculty  Library has inadequate space and facility  Lacking of on campus health care facility  Tutor-ward or mentoring system are not in practice  Limited add on / skill development courses

Opportunities  Providing coaching for competitive examination  Orientation programme may be organize for new entrance  Scope for various extracurricular and co-curricular activities  More P.G. Course may be started  Complete ICT based teaching and learning process Challenges  To motivates teachers to under minor research project  To conduct workshop on national and international level  To maintain and improve infrastructure facilities  Systematic and effective student counseling to meet national and global completion  Scaling up of placement activities

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8. PLANS OF INSTITUTION FOR NEXT YEAR

IQAC decided to (a) complete the works already in progress before making any plan for further expansion; (b) provide all departments with facilities for digital class; (c) renovate the existing office space for better management of office- related works;(d) introduce P.G. course in Physics, Botany and certain add on courses; (e) advise the faculties to increase their participation in research-oriented activities and organize students’ seminars, quiz contests, excursions/educational tours; (f) strengthen students’ support activities, particularly the grievance and counseling cells, and undertake more outreach programme.(g) To upgrade Laboratory infrastructure and equipment. (h) Completion of Environmental and Academic Audit. (i) To follow up with the RUSA Grand application for infrastructural development.

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ANNEXURE-I Best Practice

Practice # 1

Title – ICT Application in Class Teaching

Objective – The College aims to improve the quality of the teaching learning.

Context – The faculty members of our college mainly use the lecture method in their class teaching. The college authority decides to implement the modern facilities based on ICT in class teaching. College provide the class rooms with internet connection, laptop & projector.

Practice – The College has taken a number of steps for ICT Application in Class Teaching.

- IQAC organize workshops to empower the faculty members for use of modern technology in the class teaching. - Install advanced technology in the class rooms. - Faculty members prepare PPT on their subjects. - Faculty members take online class test.

Evidence of Success – Now the student’s attendance has increased and they are benefitted with the introduction of ICT application in the class teaching.

Resources Required –

Need more ICT enabled room with internet connection, projectors and Laptop for strengthening ICT based teaching learning.

Contact Details: Name of the Principal: Dr Niranjan Mandal Name of the Institution: Burdwan Raj College City/Town: Purba Barddhaman, Pin: 713104 Accredited Status: Accredited in the year: 2016 with B++ Grade Mobile No: 8670369082 Website: www.burdwanrajcollege.ac.in Email: [email protected]

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Best Practice-2

Title : Environmental awareness

Goal : To create awareness about the environment among the student community.

The Context-Due to the socio-economic background of our students, we have observed a general lack of awareness about the environment.

The Practice-We try to create a general awareness to preserve the environment by having a plastic free and no-tobacco zone in and around the campus. We also encourage students to plant trees so that we have a greener and a cleaner tomorrow.

We have also conducted workshops in the college to create general awareness about the environmental biodiversity.

Evidence of Success- We has been able to successfully create a plastic free and No tobacco zone. Initiation of Environmental Audit has taken up Problems Encountered and Resources Required

The college does not have enough resources to organize workshops and invite external advisors. We still try to work with our limited resources and bring the best out of it.

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