Self Study Report- N S S College , Rajakumari

SUBMITTED TO

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

MAY 2015

Founder Nair Service Society

Bharathakesari Sri.Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878-1970)

Self Study Report- N S S College , Rajakumari

CONTENTS

1 Executive Summary and SWOC analysis 6

2 Profile of the College 15

3 Criteria-wise Analytical Report 24-167

Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 25

Criterion II : Teaching – Learning and Evaluation 46

Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 76

Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 107

Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 127

Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 145

Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 162

4 Evaluative Report of the Departments 168-208

5 Declaration by the Head of the Institution

6 Certificate of Compliance

7 Annexures

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

History of the college

N S S College, Rajakumari was established in the year 1995 under the efficient management of The Nair Service Society, Changanassery, one of the largest educational agencies in Kerala state. The college is Government aided college and is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The college is located in the high ranges of Rajakumari village of Udumbanchola Taluk, Idukki district. The college started functioning in a temporary building owned by the Deva Matha Church at Rajakumari town and later shifted to its own campus in a small hill which is situated about 2 kms East of Rajakumari town at Kulapparachal. The campus spreads around 19 Acres of land donated and purchased by Nair Service Society from various good hearted local people. The college started as a degree college which offers job-oriented 3 year/ 6 semester degree programmes and during the year 2003, a new course on Commerce (Model II) with Computer Application specialization has also been added. In the year 2014, the college was elevated to the status of a Post Graduate College by starting a Course in M. Sc. (Electronics), the first ever aided Post Graduate course in Electronics in the state of Kerala. In the same year another course in Commerce (Model I) with Co-operation as specialization was also started.

Since its inception on 11th September, 1995, N S S College, Rajakumari has been playing a major role in the upliftment of the socio- economic scenario of this region. The vision of the college is to impart free technical education mostly to financially weaker sections of the society. The courses offered aim to mould young aspirants to excel in the field of electronics, computer hardware/software and business/commerce. The institution has its own view to equip the students to meet the demands of the current global competitions. The effective curricular and co-curricular activities transform the stakeholders of this institution to cope with the real world situations. During the past 18 years of valuable educational service, this institution has created many software and hardware experts, self-employed entrepreneurs, government servants, NGO activists etc...

Our students have got top rankings in the University examinations and PG admission tests of premier institutes. Our alumnus plays a major role in the development of the college by supporting and enriching the

Self Study Report- N S S College , Rajakumari academic activities. The interaction of the campus with the alumnus and the feedback from them strengthens the student-faculty relationship and narrows the gap between them.

For the past 19 years this campus has not been reported for any ragging cases, which shows the efficiency of the anti-ragging cell.

The college was included in the section 2(f) and 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1957 during the year 2010 and has been getting financial assistance since then. The funds so far availed were utilized to improve the laboratory and library facilities and to build a women‘s hostel under a special scheme.

The college has got four departments, viz. Computer Applications, Business Administration, Electronics and Commerce which offers full time 3 year/6 semester new generation courses- BCA, BBA, BSc Electronics, BCom with Computer Applications, BCom with Co- operation and MSc Electronics. This college has been upgraded to a PG college in the current academic year with the induction of a new PG programme in Electronics. A new batch of BCom with Co-operation has also been started in the current academic year.

Besides the 4 full-fledged departments, supporting departments like English, Mathematics, Statistics and Physical Education also play a key role in the development of the college.

The college is the fulfillment of a long cherished dream of the people in the region as there is no other institution in and around this area which offers courses of immense potentials. Majority of the students of this college comes from the agrarian society. The college offers financial support to majority of students by facilitating fee concession by Govt. of Kerala, scholarships from Government, travel allowance, endowments and financial aid. Semester-wise parent teacher student interaction on class wise basis imparts the vision, mission and goal of this higher education hub to all the stakeholders. Interaction with the eminent academicians, researchers, alumni, industrialists, entrepreneurs and leaders motivates every stakeholder to become a true professional of their expertise.

Milestones in the history of college

1. Started functioning with three degree courses- 1995-96 2. Shifted to own campus during 1996-1997 3. Third rank at the University level for the first batch student of BCA during 1998. 4. Second rank at the University level for BCA during the academic

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year 1998 - 1999. 5. Started BCom with Computer Applications course during 2003- 2004 6. First and second rank for BCA in Mahatma Gandhi University during 2000-2001 academic year 7. 2nd rank for BSc Electronics during 2004. 8. 3rd rank for BCA during 2003 – 2004 academic year. 9. The NSS unit constructed three houses for the poor and down trodden in the neibourhood of the college in the academic year 2003-2004. 10. Multifaceted exhibition organised during 2005 11. 2nd rank for BSc Electronics during 2007 12. 3rd rank for BSc Electronics during 2008 13. Included in 2f/12B of UGC Act during June 2010 14. 3rd rank for BSc Electronics during 2011 15. 3rd rank for BCA during the academic year 2010 - 2011 16. Availed UGC special grant for laboratory, library renovation with an estimate of 11.125 lakhs during 2011 17. Availed UGC XIth plan fund under General development and merged scheme of 22.67 lakhs during 2011 18. UGC assisted Womens hostel with an assistance of Rs. 70 lakhs during 2012 19. UGC assistance under special assistance for laboratory and library renovation with an estimate of 11.125 lakhs during 2011 20. Internet supported network resource centre in the college library got established in 2012-13. 21. Started Post graduate course, MSc Electronics and undergraduate course BCom with Co-operation during the academic year 2014- 15 Major achievements and awards

1. Awarded best National Service Scheme unit Awards under Mahatma Gandhi University during 2004 in appreciation to the houses built and donated to economically backward classes near the college 2. Awarded consolation prize for best magazine during the year 2013-14 1. IIIrd rank in BCA during the year 1997-98 for Mr. Merson Mathew 2. IInd rank in BCA for Mr. Rijo Joseph in the academic year 1998-99, 3. Ist Rank in BCA for Mr. Arun Kumar M.G. and IInd Rank BCA for Ms. Rosemary George during 2000-2001 University ranks 4. II nd rank in BCA for Ms, Sreekala P N in

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the academic year 2003-2004 5. IInd Rank in BSc Electronics for Ms. Liby P. V. in the academic year 2003-2004. 6. IInd Rank in BSc Electronics for Ms. Siji George during 2006-2007. 7. IIIrd Rank in BSc Electronics for Simi Thresha S during 2007-2008 8. IIIrd Rank in BSc Electronics for Ms. Akhiya George during 2010-11 9. Third rank in BCA for Ms.Swathy Sasi during 2010-2011

100 % results Achieved 100 % results for BCA during 2011-12. Geographic Location of the College

N S S College, Rajakumari is located in the high ranges of Idukki, the most beautiful district of Kerala. It has a geographic reference of 9.9695° N, 77.1483° E. This college is situated between Munnar and Mathikettan National Park. The closest airport, Cochin International airport is about 110 KM from the college. Hill stations of Munnar (32 KM), Thekkady (65 KM) , Mathikettan Shola forest(10 KM) are the nearest tourist destinations. The main livelihood of the people around here is agriculture and the main cultivations of this spices village of Kerala are cardamom, pepper, ginger, tea, coffee etc.

CURRICULAR ASPECTS

N S S College, Rajakumari is a post graduate college offering 5 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate programmes. The introduction of Choice based Credit and Semester system in 2010 by the University gives a new dimension to the degree programmes with the introduction of elective and open courses in the programmes offered. The PG programme also comes under the Credit Semester System. Faculty of the college are actively involved in the design and development of the syllabi and curricula of the UG and PG programmes of the University in the capacity of members of board of studies and as chairpersons of various examination boards. Several add-on courses are conducted by each departments of the college to foster additional skill development in the field of study. Teachers are actively involved in the workshops organised by the University in restructuring the curriculum to CBCSS. Feedbacks from the stakeholders are one of the basic inputs for the design, development and refinement of the curriculum.

TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION

Since the admission process of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are done directly by the Mahatma Gandhi University under

Self Study Report- N S S College , Rajakumari the Common Admission Process (CAP), transparency is effectively maintained by the University. The college has a good record of results with several ranks and toppers in the University level. Special efforts are taken to take care of the slow learners and advanced learners through several initiatives of the skill development programmes designed in the college. Teachers of the college are qualified in tune with the demand of the programmes offered and competitive with the standards set. 5 teachers have PhD and several teachers are pursuing the research work.5 teachers have MPhil and 4 teachers have MTech. Teachers are actively participated in refresher courses, seminars and organised many seminars and workshops of national importance. Teacher-student and student- student healthy relationship created a campus which is free of grievances related to internal evaluations and ragging. The learning outcomes are reflected through the prominent alumni and students who got admission to prestigious institutions

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

College has an active research committee which monitors and motivates the research activities of the college. 6 minor projects have been sanctioned by the UGC. Dr. Ajitha R S has been awarded the UGC research award to take up research work at Kerala University during 2014-17. Several research seminars, conferences and workshops are organised by the departments. Eminent academicians and researchers have interacted with the academic community of the college through seminars and conferences arranged in association with several agencies and institutions. More than 44 publications have been published by the faculty of the college during the last five years in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings of international and national importance. Students and teachers have actively participated in the extension activities through National Service Scheme.

INFRASTRUCTURE & LEARNING RESOURCES

The college has been included in the UGC section 2(f) and 12(B) in the year 2010. Since then the funds available funds from UGC was utilized efficiently to improve the infrastructure of the college. The laboratories of the college are well equipped. About 50 % of the classes are ICT enabled. College is Wi-Fi enabled and a UGC network resource centre is functioning in the library. The library is automated with reading and reference section for teachers and students. Computer literacy is ensured to all students as the programmes and curriculum offered in the college contains ICT based course. A volley ball court, play ground, training in Taekwondo and a full-

Self Study Report- N S S College , Rajakumari fledged Gymnasium are the facilities available for sports and games. The Taekwondo team has won several medals in the University and national level. Several Best Physique awards were attained by the students of the college. College cricket team has won the region wise runner up during the year 2014-15.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSSION

Students of this institution belong to low socio-economic categories. More than 90% of the students enjoy fee concession for tuition and examination. The UGC funds availed in the XIth plan helped the SC/ST and low income group students in terms of coaching into entry into services and travelling allowance. More than 50% of the students studied in the college have a progression from UG to PG. the Career Guidance and Placement Cell and Grievance Redressal Cell provide support services and facilities to students. The anti-ragging cell, women cell and legal clinic have given awareness programmes to curb the atrocities in connection with ragging and gender issues. Departments and alumni association effectively utilizes their alumnae through various extension activities organised on behalf of alumnae.

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

The College has a transparent, flexible and effective administrative system which ensures smooth and efficient conduct of college in terms of academic and administrative levels. The administration is decentralized to give participation to every stakeholder in the uplift of this institution. The staff council plays the major role in the overall administration of the college. Teachers, students and non-teaching staffs are given training and encouraged to participate in the various training programmes. Industrial interaction is ensured through student projects, workshops and training programmes. Management of the college encourages faculty engaging research work by giving opportunity and willingness to depute for FDP.

The main financial resource was the plan fund received from UGC which is available to the college since 2010 in the XIth Plan. The fund utilization is done in a transparent manner with the involvement of UGC coordinator, purchase committee and heads of the departments.

INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

The college aims for a sustainable development with a green campus. National Service Scheme of the College takes care of the environmental related issues of the college with the active support of the Nature Club and departmental clubs. The NSS volunteers and teachers are providing mid- day meal twice a week to the Good Samaritan Old Age home inmates is

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considered as one of the best practice by the college. Other best practices by the college include a book bank and a question bank initiative by Department of Computer Applications which are implemented in all departments of the college.

SWOC Analysis

Strengths  Free education to all low income classes on job-oriented degree and PG programmes in Computer Applications, Business Administration, Electronics and Commerce  Included in the section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC act in the year 2010  Highly qualified dedicated faculty members. Out of 23 members on the faculty, there are 5 PhDs, 5 MTechs, 5 Mphils, 4 doing PhD and 1 research guide. Most of the teachers have been working since the inception of the college.  Teachers not only play active role in the smooth conduct of the curriculum but also actively involved in the design of the curriculum through university bodies like board of studies, core-committees in the university, board of examiners etc…  Some of the faculty members have chaired the technical sessions and are a regular invitee of the national seminars conducted in the state.  Even though the scope of research is limited in this college as PG programmes are not conducted, there were ample research publications by the faculty in the peer-reviewed international journals during the last five years.  Teachers play active role as reviewer in the international journals  Network Resource Centre on behalf of UGC functioning in the library with 6 nodes of computers.  Several technical and non-technical journals are subscribed in the library out of which there are 2 research journals.  Placement cell organises annual recruitment drive in co-ordination with several companies in and around the state as well as with ASAP of KSHEC.  Students are placed in various multinational companies and are a regular visitor to our campus.  Active department alumni which conduct technical talks to strengthens the confidence of the stakeholders.  Admission to various programmes very transparent and are purely on merit basis, directly done by the centralised allotment process (CAP) of Mahatma Gandhi University.

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 Almost 90% of students are enjoying free education through fee concession as per Kumara Pillai Commission Report (KPCR) of Government of Kerala.  The transition rate of the students of all classes is very high and the overall result of the recent years is well above 90 %.  Full-fledged 2 units of 200 members National Service Scheme (NSS) unit. For the past two years, on behalf of NSS unit, one time meal is supplied to Good Samaritan old-age home of Kulapparachal.  Students outshined in various sports and games in the University as well as in the national level.  Taekwondo team represented the University for the national University championship and performed well.  Women cell conduct frequent seminars, training programmes and debates in co-ordination with various local bodies.  The nature club of this college conducts awareness programmes and environmental visits to nearby national parks.  Departments are involved extension activities linked with the community service by imparting knowledge and awareness programmes conducted in and off the campus.  Class level parent-teacher-student in-house meetings are conducted at least once in a year.  Departmental level career guidance and counseling is given for every student on need-basis.

Weaknesses

 ICT facility is only limited and every class has to be transformed into a smart class.  Students with poor communication skills is the main weakness pointed out by all the faculties.  Laboratory facility has to be improved with more equipment and computers. Sufficient supporting staffs are not available in the laboratory.  Syllabus need to be revised once in three years to meet the technological demand.  Conducting a seminar and conference in the national level is a dream due to financial as well as physical infrastructure unavailability like seminar hall.  Also some of the class rooms are not student friendly due to improper lightings, insufficient space and location. Online journals are not available in the library even though a network resource centre with 5 computer nodes functions in the Library.  INFLIBNET facility is not yet materialized in the college

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 A stadium with modern facilities for sports and games is not available for work outs and training young sports talents.  As this college is situated in the remoteness of high-ranges of Idukki district, due to lack of funds and resources, conduct of seminars and conferences of national importance is a tedious task.  Students lack communication skill and were not able to place in the reputed institution even with very high technical knowledge

Opportunities  Opportunities for students opting for every programme are diverse.  Students can select hardware, software and entrepreneurship as their career based on the skills achieved.  New PG courses may be started  Can start an incubation centre in collaboration with the Government bodies as well as the cottage industries, small industries etc..  Service of the college alumnus can be utilised for placements.  Post graduation in premier institutes is not a dream but a reality for many of our alumni.

Challenges

 Competition from well—equipped self-financed institutions poses threats to degree programmes of this kind.  Delay in sanctioning the funds hampered the conduct of seminars, execution of research projects, maintenance of the laboratories etc..  Outdated syllabi which need to be revised once in every 3 years at par with the industrial requirement.

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Profile of the College

1. Name and Address of the College: Name: N S S College, Rajakumari Address: Kulapparachal P O, Idukki Dt., Kerala

City: Rajakumari Pin: 685 619 State: Kerala Web site: www.nsscrky.edu.in

2. For Communication: Telephone Designation Name Mobile Fax Email with STD code Dr. V G O: 04868245370 nssrajakumari@ Principal 9496346041 04868245515 Lethabai R: 04792357444 yahoo.com O: Vice Principal - R:

Steering O: 04868245370 praveen.naniyat Committee Dr. Praveen N 9447608163 - @gmail.com Coordinator R: 04868245935

3. Status of the Institution:

Affiliated College √

Constituent College

Any other (specify)

4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender

i. For Men

ii. For Women iii. Co-education √

b. By Shift

i. Regular √ ii. Day iii. Evening

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5. It is a recognized minority institution?: No

6. Sources of funding: Government

Grant-in-aid √

Self-financing Any other (specify)

7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 10 03 1995

b. University to which the college is affiliated: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

c. Details of UGC recognition:

Date, Month & Year Under Section Remarks(If any) (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2 (f) 15th July, 2010 Certificate enclosed ii. 12 (B) 15th July, 2010

(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/: Nil regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)

8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes √ No If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?

Yes No 

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes No 

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No 

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10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:

Location * Hilly Area Campus area in sq. mts. 72,843.4 Built up area in sq. mts. 1442

11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement.

i Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Sports ii. For Women facilities iii. Co-education 

Playground 

Swimming pool  Gymnasium

• Hostel

A. Boys‘ hostel- Not available

B. Girls‘ hostel

i . Number of hostels : 1 ii. Number of inmates : 27 ii. Facilities (mention available facilities):

10 Furnished rooms with book shelves and chairs, Kitchen with ample space, Mess Hall/Dining Hall, Recreation /Reading Room, sufficient toilets

C. Working women‘s hostel – Not Available

• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff – Not Available • Cafeteria —1. Canteen provides round the clock food needs of the campus

• Health centre – Govt. Primary Health centre is situated about 1 Km from the 17

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college • Facilities like banking, post office, book shops: Nationalised Banks like Union Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore and Scheduled banks like Rajakumari Service Co-operative Bank, Malanadu Service Co-operative bank are located about 2 Kms from college. ATMs of SBT and Federal Bank are located about 1 Km from the College. The local post office Kulapparachal (EDSO) is located about 500 m from the college. Local book shops are available in the Rajakumari Town which is about 2 kms from the college

• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: College is located in the Rajakkad-Pooppara Road and private bus services from Adimaly and Nedumkandam serves the purpose of the transportation.

• Animal house: Nil

• Biological waste disposal: Nil • Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage: o 4 KVA and 6 KVA Online UPS is available in the Electronics Lab o 10 KVA Online UPS is available in the Computer Lab o Standalone UPS to support computer systems at office and Departments o 2 KVA Online UPS is available at the Library o -A 10 KVA Diesel Powered Generator is available which caters the need for shortage of power during power cuts and load shedding. • Solid waste management facility: Nil

• Waste water management: Nil

• Water harvesting- Planning to set up a rain water harvesting arrangement in co-ordination with the local bodies

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)

Name of the Sanctioned/ No. of SI. Programme Entry Medium of Programme/ Duration approved students No. Level Qualification instruction Course Student admitted strength

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1. BBA 60 60 2. BCA 60 42 3. BSc 60 45 Electronics 30 37 Under- 10 +2 or 4. BCom With 3 Years English Graduate Equivalent Comp. applns 40 38 5. BCom with Co-operation

BSc Electronics/B Post- MSc Electronics 2 Years Sc Physics English 12 10 Graduate /BCA/BSc Comp. Sc. 13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes No 

If yes, how many?

14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?

Yes  No Number 2

15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

Faculty Departments UG PG Research 1. Electronics BSc Electronics MSc - Electronics Science 2. Computer Applications BCA - -

1. BCom with - Computer Applications Commerce - Commerce 2. BCom with Co- - operation

Business Business Administration BBA - - Administration

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16. Number of Programmes offered

a. annual system -

b. semester system 5

c. trimester system - 17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System 5

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach -

c. Any other (specify and provide details) - 18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes No 

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes No 

20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution (During 2014- 15 AY)

Teaching faculty Positions Non-teaching Technical Professor Associate Assistant staff staff Professor Professor *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / University / Nil Nil 7 1 7 10 6 - - - State Government Recruited Yet to recruit Nil Nil Nil 2 Sanctioned by the Management/ society or other 1 1 - authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit *M-Male *F-Female

21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

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Highest Professor Associate Assistant Total qualification Professor Professor Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. - - 2 - - 3 5 M.Phil. - - 4 - 3 - 7 PG - - 2 - 3 6 11 Temporary teachers Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG - - - - - 2 2 Part-time teachers Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG - - - - - 1 1

22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College. 1 23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 22 18 23 19 31 23 29 25 ST 4 0 5 0 5 1 8 3 OBC 35 38 22 26 40 51 99 88 General 195 174 208 201 226 190 165 195 Others 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year: Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same state where the college is located 222 10 Nil Nil 232 Students from other states of India Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil NRI students Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Foreign students Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Total 222 10 Nil Nil 232

25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)

UG 0.5% PG Nil

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26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)

(a) Including the salary component Rs. 445635.22

(b) Excluding the salary component Rs. 2348.99

27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?

Yes No 

28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered Sl. Teacher-Student Programme No. of Students No. of Teachers No. Ratio 1 BBA 179 9 1:19.9 BCA 145 11 1:13.2 BSc Electronics 137 10 1:13.7 BCom 155 8 1:19.4 MSc Electronics 10 7 1:1.4

29. Is the college applying for Accreditation : Cycle 1  Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re- accreditation)

30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re- assessment only)

Cycle 1: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... Cycle 3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....

* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.

31. Number of working days during the last academic year.

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192

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)

171

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC 28/03/2014 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.

Not Applicable 35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include.

Nil

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CRITERIA WISE- ANALYTICAL REPORT

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CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 Vision, Mission and Objectives of the Institution

Vision of the College

To uplift the socio-economic backwardness of this area by providing job-oriented education in new generation programmes like Electronics, Computer hardware and Software, Business administration and Commerce and to equip the stakeholders competent and hardworking to survive the challenges in the present competitive world.

Mission of the College

1. To mould the stakeholders of the various programmes to excel in their fields 2. To give opportunity for community and extension activities and hence to create awareness of the real world situations 3. To nurture the inbuilt capability of every student through curricular and non-curricular activities 4. To facilitate the stakeholder expertise in solving practical as well as real world situations through well equipped laboratories and in-house projects 5. To convert the laboratories into active research centers

Objectives of the College

1. College aims to give equal opportunity to every stakeholder 2. To convert this institution a hub of knowledge, research and extension activities 3. To train every stakeholder in full-fledged, state-of-the art, technologically compliant laboratories 4. To convert the laboratories and departments into centre of excellence in research

The goals and objectives set by the college are communicated through the students and academic community through the college prospectus, detailed

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college calendar, college website, meetings with the stakeholders, through print and visual media.

The goals and objectives of the College are communicated to the students and stakeholders mainly through the college calendar, the prospectus, website, occasional meetings with stakeholders and also through newspaper supplements brought out on special occasions of the College. Efforts are made to help students to assimilate them through the regular activities, awareness programmes and instructions.

1.1.2 Action Plan for effective implementation of the curriculum:

1. Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS) has been introduced for UG programmes offered by the college during 2009-10. Consequently, direct grading system was adopted. 2. A one day induction program to get an awareness of the programmes offered by the college is conducted for the freshers along with their parents. 3. Academic calendar of each department detailing the course plan, in house activities, extra-curricular activities, examination schedules and club activities is discussed in the staff council and published in the notice board of each department 4. A 10 hour long bridge course is designed for the first year students which suits for each degree program.

Eg:- For BCA- computer fundamentals and developing programming logic For BBA – Accountancy practice for science group and fundamentals of mathematics for arts group students For BSc Electronics- Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electronics For BCom- Fundamentals of accountancy 5. For each program a course coordinator is selected in the department level. For monitoring the attendance and internal assessment formalities, coordinators are appointed. The attendance and progress of the students are reported in each month and are informed to parents and to NSS Colleges‘ Central Committee, Changanassery. 6. Student‘s association formed under the core departments 26

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provide ample scope and opportunity for the students to excel in topics not covered in their syllabus and which are recently developed. 7. Class-wise Parent Teacher Student interface meeting is convened in every semester and also on need basis. The overall performance and progress of each student is discussed. Grievances and complaints about the college, teachers are also discussed. 8. In-house activities with active participation of the students are conducted to enable students to nurture the qualities of leadership and group task. 9. National conferences, workshops, seminars, invited talks are arranged to interact with eminent academicians and teachers. 10. Alumni interaction is carried out on department wise to motivate and guide the young aspirants. 11. State-of-the art teaching methods are adopted to impart the latest trends in their respective fields of study 12. Faculty members are encouraged to take part in the University evaluation, attending workshops, seminars, doing research projects etc. 13. Dignity to labor, Social service mentality is build up through National Service Scheme, and various clubs of Departments 14. An orientation program before each semester is carried out to give directions regarding the University examination. 15. Every information is displayed in the notice board of the college and are announced through the public address system of the classes. 16. Training is given to excel in the competitive examinations and public service examinations. Also higher education seminars are frequently arranged through placement and career guidance cell of the college. 17. Office staff members are given training in computers by faculty members and deputed for training programs offered by Government.

1.1.3 Support from the institution to the teachers for the effectively translating the curriculum

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 The research committee of the college monitors and encourages the teachers to take part in the refresher courses, orientation programs and to do minor and major projects etc.  All the final year classes are equipped with LCD projector and internet. Teachers as well as students are insisted to give presentations on latest trends in their subjects regularly.  UGC Network Resource Centre is functioning in the library. This helps the teachers to get information without any delay.  All the laboratories are equipped with latest machines. All the departments are equipped with computer system with internet connection.  Faculty members are deputed to do PhD under FDP scheme of UGC. College and Management encourage the faculties to take part in active research.  Conducting national level seminars, conferences, workshops are encouraged by giving financial assistance from college funds and also help to get external resources from UGC, other government bodies like KSCSTE, KSHEC etc.  The PTA supports the college with financial assistance for laboratory maintenance and to meet the routine day to day expenses of the college

1.1.4 Institutional Contribution to Curriculum Development

1. The course and curriculum of undergraduate degrees offered by the Mahatma Gandhi University has been restructured to Choice Based Course Credit Semester System (CBCSS) since 2009. Most of the teachers were actively involved in the restructuring curriculum in the capacity of chairman-board of studies, member-board of studies and as faculties to give their idea and to make a syllabus that suits well to the changing technologies. Any constructive change in the curriculum can thus be easily communicated to academic community of the college. 2. A one day orientation program is arranged for the freshers and parents during the beginning of the first semester classes every year. This program aims to give the student as well as parent details about the course, credit and grading aspects of the degree programs offered by the college. It also gives the parents a comprehensive awareness of the college. At the end of the program a career guidance session is carried out so that the students can think of the various opportunities awaiting and get themselves prepared to achieve their goals. 3. As most of the teachers are actively involved in the University evaluation in the capacity of chairpersons and chief examiners, students are informed well in advance about the University plans regarding the examinations and evaluations.

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4. As all the departments are equipped with internet facility, information regarding the academic announcements is available to all teachers through e-mail notifications from the University. 5. Internal assessment grades of each student are to be uploaded to University server from the college through a two-tier system. This is carried out in a transparent manner. Each teacher publishes the internal assessment grades of his or her subject in the department notice board with sufficient time to redress the complaints. Data entry operator has to upload the published internal assessment grades, consolidated by the Head of the Department, within the stipulated time given by the University. The entered internal assessment grade list is then forwarded to the University by the Principal. 6. An open course in the semester V is the main attraction of the CBCSS degree programmes of the Mahatma Gandhi University. Students are given the choice to select the course offered from other departments (not by their parent department) and they are selected based on the merit. A coordinator for open course is appointed by the staff council to take care of the effective implementation of the open course. 7. Students are given opportunities to present their ideas and innovations through seminars, project presentation. Class rooms are equipped with LCD projectors and internet connections.

1.1.5 Networking with the External Bodies

To introduce and to keep in touch with the latest trends in the field of study, each department is organizing several workshops, seminars of national and state level, conferences of national and state level, personality development programmes, social service and awareness programs outside the campus. Each program aimed to interact with industrialists, renowned academicians, researchers and with the community outside the campus. The important programs hosted and conducted by the college are:

1. Workshop on Agri-based business by alumni of the department of Business Administration was conducted on 22nd September, 2010. 2. A one day workshop on Emerging Trends of Accounting was organised by Department of Business Administration in association with G TEC Education on 16th November, 2010. 3. Workshop on Personal selling was organised by department of Business Administration in association with Eureka Forbes Ltd on 14th December 2011. 4. In association with Eastern Condiments, Adimali, a One day Workshop on Marketing & Brand Management – was orgnised by Department of Business 29

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Administraion on 26th March, 2012. 5. Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming and Personality Development. – In association with Marian Academy, Kothamangalam during 16th January, 2012 6. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar session on ―Prospects of Antroid Technology‖ by Eldhose P V, Senior Programmer, Cyber Prism, Ernakulam on 18th July 2013. 7. A one day seminar on Legal Awareness to students regarding the cyber laws and women rights was organised by Legal Aid Clinic of the College in association with Kerala State Legal Sevices Authority during 26th Septem, 2013. 8. Workshop conducted on Agricultural Entrepreneurship by Business Administration Department in association with the alumni of the department on 24th September, 2014 9. A workshop on HAM radio conducted by Post Graduate Department of Electronics and amateur radio enthusiasts in and around the area during February, 20th, 2014. 10. A state level one day workshop on Recent Trends in the Emerging fields of Electronics conducted by Post Graduate Department of Electronics and sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 12th March, 2014. 11. Department of Electronics has conducted a Power Survey and Energy Saving program in the Rajakumari Panchayath during the month of March, 2014. 12. A Seminar session on Internet Security by R Prasanna Kumar, Former Assistant Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, organized by Department of Computer Applications and the students club ICON on 9th July 2014 13. Two Day National Seminar on Innovations in Intelligent Systems was organised by Department of Computer Applications and sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th and 11thJuly, 2014. 14. A one day state level workshop on Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing and its Applications using MATLAB was organised by Post Graduate Department of Electronics and sponsored by Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th of December, 2014. 15. Department of Computer Applications organised a ―Campus to Community‖ programme for Cardamom and Pepper Planters in the neighborhood in association with Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki on 26th August, 2014. 16. In Association with Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), a one

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day program for Higher Secondary Students was organised by Post Graduate Department of Electronics on 17th of September, 2014. 17. A National Conference on Emerging Trends in Banking Technology was organised by Department of Business Administration on 18th March, 2014. 18. Department of Computer Applications as part of its extension activities organized a State level Workshop on ―Web Technologies and Industrial Openings‖ on 15th March 2014 in which Pradeep Kumar R, Chief Operating Officer, CONSUMERFED, Kerala State and Aneesh V Sivan, Senior Software Engineer, XEROX Services India, Kochi handled technical sessions. 19. Workshop on Introduction to STAR Scheme – In association with GTEC – EDUCATION conducted by Business Administration Department on 4th March, 2014 20. A program on Personality Development was organised by Department of Business Administration during 2014 21. Emerging 2015- A National Seminar was organised by Department of Business Administration in Association with Ilahia School of Management Studies on 20th January, 2015 22. Workshop on Investment Management organised by Department of Business Administration on in association with Gnanam School of Business , Tanjavur, T N on 19th February, 2015 23. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar on ―Internet Usage and Google Applications‖ By Prof. R. Murugan, M.E.S College, Marampally on 2/7/2013 24. A seminar with hands on session on ―Android Applications‖ by Mr. Dileep, Senior Executive, Accel IT Academy, Thodupuzha on 18th February 2014was organized by Department of Computer Applications. 25. A UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on ―Recent Advances in Signal and Image Processing‖ was organised by Department of Computer Applications on 5th and 6th of February, 2015. 26. A one day workshop on Digital Photography was organised on behalf of GURUDAKSHINA –Inspiring Alumni Lecture Series by PG Department of Electronics and Alumni of Department on 19th of February, 2015 27. Two day national conference on Recent Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas was organised by Post Graduate Department of Electronics, jointly sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE on 5th and 6th of March, 2015. 28. A one day National Seminar on Paradigm shift in Entrepreneur was organised by Department of Business Administration on 30th of March, 2015.

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29. Workshop on Neuro Lingustic Programming organised by Department of Business Administration on in Association with Marian Academy- Kothamangalam on 26th of March, 2012.

1.1.6 Institutional Contribution to Curriculum Development

Most of the teachers in this college are actively involved in the syllabus restructuring bodies of UG and PG programmes of Mahatma Gandhi University. Also they have active participation in the examination boards in the parent University as well as in the neighbouring Universities. Based on the feedback received by the stakeholders, teachers effectively implements and modifies the curriculum constructively. Following are the representatives of this college to various bodies in various Universities:

Members of Board of Studies - 4

1. Sri. Shyamkumar K – Chairman,UG Board of Studies in Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2009-2013) 2. Sri. Harikrishnan P – Member, UG Board of Studies in Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (2009—2012) 3. Dr. Praveen N, Member, UG and PG Board of Studies in Electronics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam 4. Sri.Shyamkumar K, Member board of studies in computer science (UG), Kerala University since 2013

Members of Board of Examinations in Mahatma Gandhi Univesity, Kottayam as Chairpersons

1. Sri. Shyamkumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Applications 2. Sri. Harikrishnan P, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Applications 3. Sri. Anil Kumar A C, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Applications 4. Dr. Praveen N, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Electronics 5. Sri. Premlal P D, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics 6. Smt. Baby Girija B, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics 7. Dr. Saritha M, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics 8. Dr. Reji A P, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics

Members of Board of Examination/Question paper setting in other Universities

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1. Dr. Praveen N Associate Professor, Department of Electronics – UG and PG Examinations of University of Calicut, University of Kerala and Cochin University of Science and Technology. 2. Dr. Saritha M, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics- UG and PG Examinations of University of Calicut, University of Kerala and Cochin University of Science and Technology. 3. Sri. ShyamKumar K, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer Applications – UG Examinations of Calicut University (Served as chairman. Board of question paper setters of BCA course three times) 4. Sri. Anilkumar A.C, Associate professor of Computer Applications – UG examinations of Calicut University. 5. Sri. Harikrishan P, Associate Professor of Computer Applications – UG Examinations of Calicut University. 6. Smt. Suji Gopinath Assistant professor of Computer Applications – UG examinations of Calicut University. 7. Smt. Meera Nair, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications – UG Examinations of Calicut University. 8. Dr.Ajitha R.S Assistant Professor of Computer Applications – UG Examinations of Calicut University. 9. Sri. Premlal P D, Associate Professor of Electronics- UG Examinations of Calicut University. 10. Sri. Sunil Kumar K V, Associate Professor of Electronics- UG Examinations of Calicut University. 11. Sri. Rajesh M G, Associate Professor of Business Administration- UG Examinations of Kerala University. 12. Sri. Bijukumar S P, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications- - UG Examinations of Calicut and Kerala University.

1.1.7 Additional Skill development initiatives

All the departments of the college offers six month duration add on courses designed to give additional skills to students. Every interested faculty can propose an add-on course with the syllabus and curriculum in the department meeting at the beginning of the academic year. Interested students can join the course which usually conducts during off hours. No fees will be levied from the students and a certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.

Details of the add-on courses offered by various departments:

Department of Business Administration:

Department of Computer Applications: Website designing using PHP.. Mr. Biju kumar SP

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Computer Hardware Assembling ..Mr, Harikrishnan P Cyber Laws: Anil Kumar AC

Department of Electronics:

1. Signal and Image Processing Laboratory Practices conducted by Dr. Praveen N and Dr. Saritha M 2. Computer Based Presentation Techniques conducted by Smt. Baby Girija B 3. Astronomy and Space Sciences by Sri. Premlal P D 4. MATLAB Programming by Dr. Reji A P

Department of Commerce: Introduction to Income tax – Sri. Manesh S

Department of English: English for Communication by Smt. Veena M S

1.1.8 Institutional Measures to analyze the achievement of the stated objectives of the Curriculum

The college council is the supreme authority which governs the academic and administrative activities of the college. Based on the academic calendar set, review meetings of staff council are convened and the status of the curriculum progress, difficulties and problems faced in implementation are reported by the head of the departments and were discussed. The solutions for effective implementation of the curriculum will be available on staff council meetings. All the teachers are informed the minutes of the decisions of the staff council meeting. Staff council meetings and department meetings are convened fortnightly. During the close of the academic year, a report of the departmental activities is published by each department and is discussed in the staff council. The goal set for effective implementation of the curricular & co-curricular activities, and the target achieved will be clearly mentioned in the departmental reports. Parent Teacher Student meetings of each class are convened twice annually. The meeting not only discusses the performance of the students but also takes feedback from parents and students regarding the teaching quality, student affairs related to fee concession & scholarships etc. Annual PTA general body meeting is generally convened in January every year to reconstitute the PTA executive committee and to discuss the general academic and administrative affairs of the college.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

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1.2.1 Goals and objectives of the skill development courses offered by the institution

Several add-on courses are offered by various departments to earn additional practical skills to survive in the present competitive world. The courses offered by each department aims to supplements additional knowledge beyond the curriculum. Hence focus is given to conduct practical/real world scenario based add-on courses. These courses are open to all students irrespective of their parent department and year.

Title of the courses offered by departments

Department of Business Administration:

1. Agribusiness Entrepreneurship 2. Personality Development Course 3. Enrichment Programme for MBA Entrance 4, Stock Market

Department of Computer Applications:

1.Website designing using PHP. 2. Computer Hardware Assembling .. 3. Cyber Laws

Department of Electronics:

1. Signal and Image Processing Laboratory Practices 2. Computer Based Presentation Techniques 3. Astronomy and Space Sciences 4. MATLAB Programming

Department of Commerce: .Introduction to Income tax –Sri. Manesh S

Department of English: English for Communication by Smt. Veena M S

1.2.2 Degree courses offered by the institution with options, openness and mobility

College offers 5 full-time under graduate degree programmes and 1 PG degree programme under course credit semester system. Each of the programme is considered as a job-oriented one and also exists a wide range of higher education opportunities. The following departments offers various UG and PG

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degree programmes:

Department of Business Administration:

Department of Business Administration offers a full-time 6 semester course BBA which aims to create middle level managers. Also this program is the feeder program for MBA. This program is designed to provide management graduates with inputs in the all functional areas of management and accounting. The strong and integrative courses give students a lasting perspective and a capability to innovate and learn. The courses expose the students to domestic as well as national and international issues. The teaching methods inculcate an incisive and methodical approach to decision-making, and at the same time nourish the creative and innovative flair of the students in various streams.

Range of Core /Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

For BBA Programme, the core and elective courses offered by the University and by Department are as follows:

No. of Core Courses: 23 No. of Complementary Courses:8 No. of Common Courses:2 No. of Open courses: 1 Total Credit of the program: 120 No. of Electives : 2 Electives offered by college: 1. Health Care Management 2.Advertisement and Salesmanship

Department of Computer Applications:

Department of Computer Applications offers a BCA programme. The structure of the BCA Programme is as follows:

Total Credits : 120

Number of Core Courses-27 Number of Complementary courses- 5 Number of Common courses-2 Open Course-1

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Post Graduate Department of Electronics:

The undergraduate program, BSc Electronics, aims to mould young technocrats and middle level engineers in pioneering the technology. The programme is spread over 3 years/6 semesters and covers the fundamentals as well as recent trends in electronics. Each semester consists of laboratory sessions to give necessary practical expertise. A project work has to be carried out in the final semester which will give a practical industrial exposure to students. The laboratory facilities in the department are one of the best in offering the similar programme and are well appreciated by the alumni as well as University authorities.

Range of Core /Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

No. of Core Courses: 29 No. of Complementary Courses: 4 No. of Common Courses: 2 No. of Open Courses:1 No. of electives: 1 Electives offered by University: 1. Power Electronics 2. Bio-Medical Electronics 3. Digital Signal Processing 4. Control System 5. MATLAB Programming 6. Computer Assembling

Electives offered by college: 1. Computer Hardware and Assembling 2. Digital Image processing 3. Biomedical Instrumentation

Post Graduate Department of Electronics also offers a job oriented PG programme, MSc Electronics from the current academic year, 2014-15. This course is a four semester credit semester system (CSS) programme and aims to give the aspirants training in advanced electronics topic to become a professional and to do research in the emerging fields of electronics.

Total No. of Courses: 20 No. of Electives : 2 Total Credit : 80

Range of Core /Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

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There are four degree programmes conducted under CCSS and a PG programme in this college. Each of the programmes offered here opens up a number of job opportunities and makes the students eligible for higher studies in the disciplines concerned.

Department of Commerce

The Department of Commerce offers two BCom programmes – viz B Com with Computer Applications and BCom with Cooperation which give an exposure to the students to the recent developments in commerce, computer application and cooperation. B. Com programme includes 6 semesters having 17 core courses, 1 project work, 4 complementary courses, and 4 common courses each in both English and Commerce and 1 open course with a total of 120 credits.

 Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options

The UG degree program have been restructured to CBCSS programmes since 2009-10 academic year. Each program consists of common courses, complementary courses, core courses, open courses and choice based courses. Out of 5 degree programmes, 3 programmes come under modal III stream of degree programmes of Mahatma Gandhi University which give more stress to the core courses. Out of two BCom degree programmes, BCom with Computer Applications comes under model I and BCom with Cooperation comes under regular model I of the University. The main attraction of these degree programmes is the interdisciplinary courses offered during the fifth semester in the form of open course. The total credit for all the degree programmes ranges in between 120 and 125.

Table 1.1 Courses (Programmes) offered in modular form

TOTAL PROGRAMME COURSES CREDIT CREDIT BBA Core Courses-28 92 Complementary- 5 20 120 Common-2 8 BCA Core Courses-27 88 Complementary- 5 20 120 Common-2 8 Open Course-1 4 Core Courses-29 96 Complementary -4 12 BSc Electronics Common Courses- 8 120 2 Open course-1 4

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BCom with Common Course-6 22 Computer Complementary-2 8 120 Applications Core Course-29 86 Open Course-1 4 BCom with Common Courses- 38 Cooperation 10 Core and 78 120 Complentary-24 Open course- 1 4

MSc Electronics Core Courses – 20 78 80

 Credit transfer and accumulation facility

As per the CBCSS regulations 2009 of Mahatma Gandhi University, credit transfer and accumulation facility is not permitted.

 Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses

Open course of the UG programme gives opportunity to do courses offered by the other departments. This ensures the interdisciplinary nature of the programme being taught. Other than this facility a student cannot do a similar degree programme in the college as per the CBCSS regulations of the University.

Table 1.2 Open courses offered by various departments

Department Courses Business Administration Investment Management Computer Applications Internet, cyber laws and web designing Electronics 1. Computer Hardware and Assembling 2. Image processing 3. MATLAB programming 4. Basic Electronics 5. Audio and Video electronics 6. Biomedical Instrumentation 7. Electronic communication

Commerce Introduction to Income tax

1.2.3 Add on courses to impart additional skill

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The college conducts add-on courses without any financial involvement. With the view to impart additional skill to students, all the departments are conducting the following additional skill development courses:

Table 1.3 Skill development courses offered by various departments

Add-on Courses/ Additional Skill Department Development course Business Administration 1. Website designing using PHP. 2. Computer Hardware Assembling Computer Applications .3. Cyber Laws

1. Signal and Image Processing Laboratory Practices 2. Computer Based Presentation Electronics Techniques 3. Astronomy and Space Sciences 4. MATLAB Programming Commerce Introduction to Income tax English Language Laboratory

Besides all the above courses following additional courses are conducted in the college

1. UGC funded coaching classes for entry in to services 2. Walk With a Scholar (WWS) program under the auspices of Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) 3. Scholar Support Program for weak students under the auspices of Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Institutional initiatives

Besides the curriculum based activities, stakeholders are introduced to the latest trends in their fields of study by organising seminars, workshops, personality development programmes, social awareness programmes, community service, campus cleaning drives etc. The National Service Scheme unit in our college with a strength of 200 volunteers working for social, economic and educational welfare of society. Under the scheme, each volunteer contributes 240 hours of community work during a period of two years. The NSS unit of our college regularly conducts a number of activities such as cleaning drives, various awareness programs, relief work, environmental protection etc. Also a mid-day meal is served to the inmates of Good Samaritan Mercy Home, Kulapparachal 40

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twice a week. A campaign on organ donation and taking care of a vegetable garden in our campus are the other extracurricular activities of National Service Scheme unit of the college.

We have conducted national seminars, conferences and workshops in association with UGC, KSCSTE, KSHEC, IAPT and fellow institutions which gave opportunity to the young aspirants to interact with persons of national and international reputation. These workshops not only gave a good insight into the subject which are outside the curriculum and syllabus but also motivated students to become a part of the research field. For the past two years, we have conducted more than 20 programs which definitely supplemented the curriculum and syllabus prescribed by the Mahatma Gandhi University.

Based on the feedback received from the students and alumni, modifications in the curriculum which demands to meet the requirement of getting jobs easily is made by the faculties of the college in the University Curriculum restructuring programs. With the available fund from UGC, we have conducted training to entry into service to all interested students. A Career Guidance /Placement Cell is functioning in the college which takes care of the campus placement in and outside the campus. For the past two years about 86 students were placed in various organizations through campus placements. Many students are also selected for Additional Skill Acquisition Program (ASAP) of KSHEC through campus selection. We have association with Alumni entrepreneurs who are recruiting students in their organization.

1.3.2 Integration of Cross cutting Issues into the Curriculum

Gender issues: Gender issues or gender discrimination issues are handled very efficiently by the legal awareness cell and women cell of the college. The legal aid clinic of the college organized women rights related talks in association with Kerala State Legal Literacy cell. A book published by State Legal Literacy Cell on women rights was distributed to all female students who participated in the program.

Climate change: The College is located in a place where most of the people are farmers. So changes in climate in this area is a major problem. Students are given awareness on agriculture, global warming, eco-friendly cultivation and ecological issues by seminars in association with the forest department, NGOs etc.

Environmental Education: The Nature Club the college ‗Kurinjikoottam‘ conducts seminars and study tour to environment education camps. In

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association with the Spices Board, a one day seminar on modern farming methods on spices was conducted by Department of Computer Applications. The National Service Scheme Unit of the college organised several environmental activities like planting trees, cleaning the campus and keeping the campus a plastic free zone.

ICT: More than 50 % of the classes are ICT enabled with LCD projector and internet. Since two-third of the students are using the computer laboratory in a frequency of minimum 4 hours per week, usage of internet is

Human Rights: On behalf of Legal Aid Clinic of the college, frequent seminars on human rights were organised. Eminent advocates and academicians interacted with the students on the topic.

1.3.3 Value added programmes for Holistic Development

. Moral and ethical values

Mid-day meal program- For the past few years mid-day meal is served to the inmates of Good Samaritan Mercy Home, Kulapparachal twice a week. Students as well as teachers are contributing food packets to the old age home Onam Celebration- Celebrating Onam, the national festival of Kerala with inmates of old age home. Students of BSc Electronics and Staff contributed the groceries and other food materials for celebrating onam in the year 2014. Celebrations like Onam and Christmas were done in class wise to uphold the spirit of secularism. Observing days of National Importance- National importance days like Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanthi, Republic day were observed with utmost reverence. The National Service Scheme unit of the college had took part in the Independence Day Celebration conducted by the Rajakumari Grama Panchayat as a part of its well being with the society. It also won the first prize as the be

. Employability and life skills Students are given workshops, seminars and special trainings to improve the employability and life skills. Following programs were arranged:

1. Digital Photography workshop 2. Language Laboratory sessions 3. Survey to get the power map of the village 4. Marketing the food products made by the campus community during Onam

. Better career options

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To get acquaintance with the opportunity related to the fields of study several career guidance programmes and sessions are organised in the department wise like:

1. Career oriented seminars in association with premier institutes which offers PG and other short term programmes. Workshop on MBA Entrance preparation – In association with CAMS Academy Trivandrum, Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming and Personality Development – In association with Marian Academy, Kothamangalam 2. Mock interview conducted by Alumni 3. Interaction with prominent alumni and workshop by alumnus on their career expertise 4. Campus placements on behalf of placement cell. 5. In house training for entry into service funded by UGC. 6. Training programme hosted by Department of Computer Applications to CDS members as a part of computer literacy drive

. Community orientation

Students were given opportunity to interact with community through in- house and extension activities. This helps them to experience the real world problems and to nurture the community service mentality. Following are the programs conducted on behalf of various departments:

1. Survey of power mapping and awareness to energy saving conducted by the department of Electronics during 2014. 2. In-house training to Kudumbasree Community Development Scheme (CDS) members in computer by Department of Computer Applications conducted in 2005.2006 3. Department of computer applications conducted awareness programme for the pepper and cardamom planters in collaboration with the spices board 4. National Service Scheme of the college supports the nearby old age home by giving mid-day meal twice a week, donating books, donating groceries and food items during special occasions like Onam, visiting the inmates and interacting them frequently.

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curricular activities of the college. For each program, a coordinating teacher is assigned with a committee to implement. The feedback is taken from the stakeholders to know the impact, influence and flaws of the programme and is discussed openly in the departmental meetings. Modifications in the programme implementation are carried out based on this feedback. During the close of the academic year department discusses the goals achieved by the departments in implementing the academic calendar. A written report of the programmes implemented is published by the coordinator/convener and a final report of the programmes conducted with the overall activities of the department is consolidated and reported to the staff council for review. The report of the overall activities of the college is reported to the management and University for information. The percentage of the students passed in the current year, the students enrolled to pursue higher education, the number of students placed for employments, the number of national/international personalities visited are the indicators to evaluate the quality of enrichment programmes.

1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Contributions of the Institution on the design and development of the Curriculum

During the revision of the syllabus and curriculum restructuring, most of the teachers participated in the workshop organised by the concerned under graduate board of studies of the Mahatma Gandhi University and actively involved in designing the syllabus and curriculum. Many of our faculty members have represented the board of studies as chairperson, member and syllabus revision committee member which restructured the syllabus and curriculum of the under graduate studies to CBCSS during 2009-10 academic year. Also our college has got representation in PG board of studies in Electronics which restructured the PG syllabus and curriculum to PGCSS.

1.4.2 Feedback and its impact on Introduction of New Programmes and Enrichment of Curriculum

At the end of each academic year, student feedback is taken from all the stakeholders in the three levels- Teacher based, Department based and College based. The feedback taken is consolidated and is documented. Consolidated feedback is discussed in the department level as well as in the staff council level. Teachers are informed about their rating and corrective measures to improve the teaching/learning process are adopted. Feedback from the parents is taken regularly through PTS meetings. Through telephone, parents often contact the class-in-charge head of the department to discuss the academic

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performance of their ward. A written grievance of a student is redressed through grievances redress cell of the college in which a senior teacher is in charge. Feedback/complaints from the students regarding the University examinations are forwarded to the University authorities promptly and informed the chairman, board of examiners of the concerned examinations. Grievances regarding the internal assessments are avoided by publishing the internal assessment marks/grades promptly and to students are given sufficient time to appeal. In some cases, improvements of internal assessments are provided in deserved cases.

In consultation with the college management, applications for starting new programmes under aided stream have been placed before the University and Government annually. Based on this, a PG programme, MSc Electronics and a UG programme, BCom with Cooperation have been started in the academic year 2014-15.

Due to the remoteness of this area, higher education was only a dream to many young talented aspirants from this area. With the inception of this college, the academic atmosphere of this village has changed considerably. Earlier, only students with sound financial background could afford to pursue post graduation in colleges in the nearby cities after completing their graduation from our college. Hence introducing new post graduate programmes in the aided stream was the demand of the academic community of this college for long. This dream came to fruition with the introduction of the MSc Electronics programme in the academic year 2014-15

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CRITERION II:

TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

2.1.1 Admission-Publicity, Transparency, Criteria and Process

The Undergraduate degree programmes of the college have been restructured to CBCSS since 2009 academic year. Since then admission process is done directly online by Mahatma Gandhi University as Undergraduate Centralised Allotment Process (UG CAP). The undergraduate degree admission process of Mahatma Gandhi University commences as soon as the higher secondary examination results are published. The admission notice is given in all the national dailies. The merit admission including the reservation quota is done directly by the University and based on the allotment list published in the University website, students are reported to the college for admission. This is done in a transparent way by the university for the past years. Admission to the management, community and sports quota are done directly by the college on merit basis. Based on the instructions from the University, rank lists for the community, management and sports quota are published in the stipulated dates from the application received under this quota and admission is done by the college on the dates given by the University. For the post graduate course offered by the college, merit admission is done by the University under PG-CAP and the management and community quota seats are filled directly by the college based on the merit of the students.

Under UG-CAP, candidates seeking admission to the various degree programmes under CBCSS have to register their details in the university portal by giving their marks acquired in the higher secondary or equivalent examination and reservation details. Candidates can give their choice of degree programmes and college from top priority to least priority. University publishes the first allotment list in the site and colleges can access their list by logging into the portal. Students have to report to the college allotted by the University without fail. The can join permanently or may retain their choice if the desired college and desired degree is not allotted on merit. The second allotment and third allotment, if required is carried out by the University. Special allotment for reservation categories is done for vacant seats in the colleges by the University. In the College level, details of the students are verified and are admitted permanently or temporarily based on the student‘s choice on retaining higher options. The details of the students are entered in the online portal allotted to the

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college. The vacant seats on each allotment are reported to the University through online and subsequent allotment is carried out by the University on merit basis. A spot admission is carried out by the college based on the rank lists published in the notice board based on the application received for vacant seats. This is done as per the instructions by the University.

For each degree programmes, merit list is prepared by the University by calculating the index mark of the candidates. The index mark is calculated based on the marks acquired by the candidate in the part III of the qualifying examination. Weightage marks are given to NCC/NSS certificates, Ex- servicemen dependant, national or state level representations in sports.

For PG Degree admission, merit is calculated based on the marks/grade points acquired in the core and complementary subjects. Weightage marks are given for NCC/NSS certificates, Ex-servicemen dependant, representation state and nation in the sports etc.

2.1.2 Seat Matrix and proportion

The seat matrix for the UG programmes offered by the college is as follows:

General Merit - 50% (1 seat is reserved for Sports, 1 seat is reserved for OPH and 1 seat is reserved for Linguistic Minority) SC/ST Merit -20 % Community Merit – 10 % Management Quota – 20 %

2.1.2 Marks for admission at entry level for various degree programmes

Table 2.1 Percentage of marks of the students admitted under various degree programmes of the college

Percentage Sl. Programme Year No. Minimum Maximum 2008 34 88 2009 36 88 1 BBA 2010 45 89 2011 37 90 2012 36 92 2 BCA 2008 45 88

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2009 52 86 2010 59 79 2011 55 88 2012 63 92 2008 60 81 2009 51 80 BSc 3 2010 50 85 Electronics 2011 57 82 2012 51 90 2008 50 90 BCom with 2009 50 86 4 Computer 2010 61 88 Applications 2011 58 92 2012 54 91

Comparative Percentage of Marks in the Nearest College

120 94 96 100 88 89 90B B A 90 92 93 80 69 68 55 60 45 45 36 37 36 40 20 0 Minimum - 2009 - Minimum - 2010 - Minimum - 2011 - Minimum - 2012 - Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum

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120 99 98 93 B C A 95 92 92 100 86 88 89 88 90 79 80 63 59 55 60 52

0 Minimum - 2009 - Minimum - 2010 - Minimum - 2011 - Minimum - 2012 - Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum

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120 99 96 97 99 B Com 92 91 100 86 88 80 74 70 61 58 62 60 60 50 54

0 Minimum - 2009 - Minimum - 2010 - Minimum - 2011 - Minimum - 2012 - Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum

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BSc Electronics 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 N S S Rajakumari 20 10 CAS Thodupuzha 0

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2.1.3 Student Profile reflecting national commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the beginning of each academic year an admission committee is formed under the Principal with heads of the departments as the members and the principal as the head. The responsibility of the committee is to conduct the admission process smoothly and efficiently. Discrepancies found in the allotted list of the students from the University are informed orally and through e-mail. After admission each department designates a class teacher/tutor to the newly admitted batch who take care of the batch for the entire course period. Profiles of the students are created to identify the strengths, weaknesses, family status, socio-economic background and parents‘ educational background etc. Basic skill development, career options and plans are discussed in the class by the class tutor and faculty members. The class tutor also monitors the progress of the students in all academic activities in the class and informs parents on time.

The class wise PTS meeting is the stage to review the student progress as well as the teacher‘s quality of teaching. Parents are informed about the strengths and weaknesses of their ward and takes the feedbacks from the parents regarding the teaching, general atmosphere of the college

As per the admission guidelines of the Mahatma Gandhi University and as per the reservation policy of the Government, National policy on reservation is upheld in this institution with utmost care and spirit.

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 SC/ST

Students from SC/ST category are allotted seats as per the state‘s reservation policy of the State Government and guidelines. 20% of the seats are reserved to students of SC/ST categories. Vacant seats are reported to the Universities in time to fill the seats promptly through special allotment drives. Fee concessions as well as stipends are arranged to all students admitted under SC/ST categories through the online facilitation portal e-grantz of Harijan Welfare Department, Government of Kerala. Students are also exempted from paying any examination fees to Mahatma Gandhi University for regular appearances.

 OBC

As per the rules, OBC students are not given any reservation in the admission process as per the statute of the Mahatma Gandhi University. However, students belonging to SEBC and OEC are given vacant seats of SC/ST during the close of admission strictly based on the merit. These students are also eligible for fee concession under Kumara Pillai Commission Report (KPCR) scheme.

 Women There is no reservation for women in the UG and PG admissions of the college as per the regulations of the Mahatma Gandhi University. However, about 50% of the students are women.  Differentially-abled One seat in each degree programme is reserved for orthopedically and physically handicapped candidate as per the University regulations

 Economically-weaker sections Vacant SC/ST Seats are filled with socially and Economically Backward Community (SEBC) directly by the University.

 Minority Community As per the existing rules and regulations, minority reservation cannot be followed in this aided college

 Sports Reservation One seat in each degree programme is reserved for students who have excelled in the sports and games. The admission of the deserved cases is done directly by the college before the merit allotment of the University. The applications received for the sports admissions are shortlisted and published by the

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admission committee in consultation with the recommendations of the Physical Education Department of the college.

 Linguistic Minority One seat in each degree programme is reserved for Tamil speaking minority candidate of the region.

2.1.4 Demand for the programmes offered

Since the University handles the registration for admission through online admission portal, information and data regarding the number of applications received in for the various degree programmes of this college are not available to college authorities. Right from the starting of the college, general merit seats of the all courses were filled completely and the vacancy existed in the reservation quota is due to the unavailability of SC/ST candidates in and around the area. The demand for all the courses are very high compared to the other conventional degree programmes offered by other colleges in the district as the courses are job-oriented. Courses started during the academic year 2014-15 are the direct implication of the demand of the academic community in this area.

2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 Serving the Needs of Differently-Abled

Seat reservations to differently-abled students are strictly observed by the college as per the directions from the University. Blind candidates are given special consideration in the classes by allowing them to record the audio of the class room lectures. They are also permitted to write the University examinations with the aid of a scribe. Prior sanction is this regard is obtained by the college from the University well in advance of the commencement of examinations. Such candidates are exempted from paying any examination fees. Orthopedically challenged students‘ classes are arranged in the ground floors to help them to move around without any physical constraint. Laboratories of the college are set in the ground floors to help the physically challenged students. Even though library is arranged in the first floor, online resources can be accessed by physically challenged students from the computer labs of computer application department and electronics departments for any. A seminar cum library block is proposed to be built as a separate block in the current XIIth plan of UGC where the library is proposed to be in the ground floor to help the physically challenged students.

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2.2.2 Assessment of Knowledge and Skills at Entry Level and Strategies Adopted to fill the Knowledge Gap.

As the CBCSS curriculum is designed to evaluate all the skills and weaknesses of a student, students are classified based on their input marks earned in acquiring admission to the college and the weekly class test paper performance. Students are identified as slow, medium and fast learners in the departmental meeting convened after the commencement of the first year programme. The recently introduced ―Scholar Support Programme-(SSP)‖ takes care of the slow learners and their needs complying with the instructions from the Department of Collegiate Education of Kerala Government. They are given special attention in their subject of weakness and evaluated the performance in a regular manner. Fast learners are adopted by a faculty under ―Walk with a Scholar (WWS)‖ programme. They are motivated and given special care to orient to their choice of study, given opportunity to help the slow and medium learners, introduced to several advanced topic of study and helped in doing projects of research content etc. Under Scholar Support Programme and Walk with a Scholar Programme, students are given teaching resources as well as financial aid to meet the travelling expenses, educational expenses etc.

A two week bridge course is arranged in each degree programme during the beginning of the curriculum with the syllabus prepared by the concerned department. Following are the bridge courses conducted to newly joined students by the concerned departments:

BCA- Computer fundamentals and developing programming logic BBA – Accountancy practice for science group and fundamentals of mathematics for arts group students BSc Electronics- Fundamentals of Mathematics and Electronics BCom- Fundamentals of accountancy Besides these bridge courses, slow learners are identified and instructed to join for the scholar support programme.

2.2.3 Sensitization of Staff and Students on Cross Cutting Issues

The Legal aid clinic of college conducted legal literacy classes on gender related issues sensitized the students and staff with the gender equality and responsibilities. Girl students are made aware of the on women rights through these legal literacy sessions by eminent lawyers. Also handouts on women

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rights published by Kerala State Legal Literacy Cell are distributed among the girl students.

The college has a Grievance cell and Anti-ragging Cell. In association with the local police station of jurisdiction, an Anti-ragging committee with Principal as Chairman, a senior teacher as the convener and a local police officer and PTA members as members is formed which frequently counsels senior and junior students separately. Active National Service Scheme unit of the college has been very active and has organized several environmental related seminars and activities. In association with the social forestry wing of the forest department, NSS volunteers planted and tend several trees in the campus. The Nature Club of the college conducted nature camps at national parks to study the ecological sensitiveness of the area.

2.2.4 Motivation to Advanced Learners

Walk with a Scholar programme is being implemented efficiently and promptly by all the departments. Each mentor has to take care of 5-6 students and helps them to attain their ambition. Also, the mentor has to channelize the cognitive capability of the advanced learner to earn a fruitful career in the life. An advanced learner is provided with assignments of advanced nature, laboratory sessions to do novel experiments, access to laboratories during off hours and assigned project works of research nature.Advanced learners are given opportunity to help the slow learners as well as the junior students in doing projects, helping the laboratory sessions etc. Also, they are urged to do the add-on courses offered by departments.

2.2.5 Reducing the Drop-out Rates of Students

Continuous evaluation is implemented for all the UG and PG programmes offered by the college as per the regulations of the Mahatma Gandhi University. There are two components for each course of study- college level assessment and External level assessment. The college level assessment is based on continuous evaluation of a student which comprises periodical class tests, quizzes, assignments, seminars and attendance. Students as well as parents are informed of the students in all courses based on the internal assessment marks/grade. Regarding the attendance of the students, consolidated attendance of each student is published in the department notice board on monthly basis. Parents are informed for students who have low attendance percentage (less than 75%). Students along with parents are counseled, on extreme cases, to decrease the dropout rates. As mentioned 54

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earlier, physically challenged students are given special care in helping their studies. Printed class notes are provided and permission to record the audio of the class lectures are granted for blind students. Such students are also provided scribe with the permission from the university to write the University examinations.

The college provides travelling allowance, scholarships aid to all the economically weaker students. Most of the students are enjoying fee concession and the college facilitates and helps every deserving student to claim financial support like stipend, fee concession, higher education scholarships, forward community scholarship and scholarship from coffee board and spices board. UGC aids in the form of travelling allowance, support for economically weaker students are provided in the XIth plan.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 Preparation of Academic Calendar for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Based on the academic calendar of the Mahatma Gandhi University, an academic calendar of each department is prepared and published during at the beginning of each year. The academic calendar of the college describes the curricular, co-curricular and extension activities of each department and programmes. Extension and co-curricular activities are conducted with a teacher in charge as the coordinator/convener. A report of the each co- curricular and extension activities is published and recorded by each department. The month of November and March are dedicated for University examinations and evaluations.

Teachers are given targets to complete the syllabus within stipulated time as per the academic calendar. Department meetings are conducted to constantly monitor the progress of teaching and evaluation in each course. The progress is reported to the staff council frequently in the staff council meeting by the head of the department. In certain cases, compensatory classes are arranged during off hours and Saturdays on lagged courses. All the class room activities are recorded in the work diary of the department and in teacher‘s diary. Students‘ attendance and the details of the teacher and subject taught are recorded in the attendance book of the class during each hour of teaching.

A model examination is conducted during the end of each semester in all the courses taught. Internal assessment marks/grades are calculated and published based on attendance, assignments, seminars/quizzes and performance in the class test. Students are given sufficient time to appeal for the internal

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marks/graded and grievances are redressed without any complaints or feelings of victimization. Internal marks/grades are uploaded to the University server on stipulated dates given by the University. A senior teacher is designated to monitor the formalities regarding the internal assessment. A hard copy of the internal assessment mark lists are also forwarded to the University by each department through the Principal. The internal assessment mark lists on each courses as well as the consolidated mark lists and are filed in the concerned department.

For laboratory based courses, experiment list, procedures to be adopted with preparatory materials to be arranged by the students are informed well in advance.

All the faculty members maintain work diaries that are updated daily. Hourly attendance is taken which is reviewed weekly and consolidated semester-wise.

2.3.2 A note on IQAC regarding teaching-learning initiatives

Even though this institution is in the first cycle of the accreditation process, IQAC is formed as per the directions from the UGC. The academic calendar prepared by each department is discussed in the IQAC and modified constructively. The reports of each extension activity program conducted are given to IQAC to prepare the AQAR in future.

2.3.3 Support Systems for Teachers to enhance Student-Centric Learning

Students are encouraged to participate in the learning process through quizzes, live examples, interactive brainstorming sessions, instructing students to present a topic of their interest using presentation software and LCD projector, conducting debates on recent political as well as socio-economical issues etc. In all the degree programmes, students have to do a project work on their subject of study. Students are allowed to do the projects of their choice in consultation with the project guide assigned by the concerned department. This will enhance their capacity for independent and self learning skills. Collective or collaborative projects are also given to students with nourishes the skills in collaborative learning.

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2.3.4 Nurturing Critical Thinking, Creativity and Scientific Temper

Every co-curricular programme conducted in the college aims to build the creativity and critical thinking among students. Class room debates, literary competitions, arts festivals, departmental cultural festivals etc. are conducted regularly and several talents have been identified. Departmental and college magazines are published regularly to improve the creative skills of the students. Open course offered by departments helps the students to learn any subject of their interest and also give the interdisciplinary status to all the courses offered by the college. Students have active participation in the National Service Scheme programmes organised in and outside the college. Talks by internationally and nationally reputed personalities during national seminars and conferences organised by various departments and student interactions with them cultivates scientific temper among students.

2.3.5 New Generation Methods for Effective Teaching

Majority of the classes are facilitated with LCD projector and internet facility. Since majority of the programmes have information technology related courses, our laboratories are Internet enabled. Departments have facilities like computer with internet connection, printer and scanner. All the teachers are acquainted with the use of internet and online resources. Application for INFLIBNET is placed before NPTEL and will be available from the academic year 2015-16. Power point based presentations, MIT open courseware, video lectures from major IITs like Kharagpur are familiarised to students during their course of study. Students can use the Network Resource Centre in the library to refer the online resources available on the net. A language lab is also functioning in the library which offers training in English communication on behalf of Department of English during off hours.

2.3.6 Imbibing the advance topics in the subject

The College has a research committee which encourages and helps the faculty and students to acquire research and advanced knowledge in their fields. Every department focuses on research activities by organizing research seminars, workshops and conferences of national importance. Teachers are involved in their research activities in the college during late hours with the active support of management.

For the past few years our campus has been blessed with the presence of internationally renowned academicians and personalities. Interaction with them implanted research aptitude in most of the teachers and students. Following are the programmes conducted by various departments for the past few years for the benefit of faculty and students.

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Table 2.2 Various programs conducted by the Departments

Department Activity 1. In association with Eastern Condiments, Adimali, a One day Workshop on Marketing & Brand Management on 26th March, 2012. 2. Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming and Personality Development. – In association with Marian Academy, Kothamangalam on 26th January, 2012 3. Workshop in association with the alumni of the department on Agricultural Entrepreneurship during 22nd September, 2010 4. A National Conference on Emerging Trends in Banking Technology was organised by Department of Business Administration during 2014. 5. Emerging 2015- A National Seminar was organised by Department of Business Administration in Association with Ilahia School of Management Studies on 18th March, Department of Business 2015 Administration 6. Workshop on Introduction to STAR Scheme – In association with GTEC – EDUCATION on 4th March, 2014 7. A one day National Seminar on Paradigm shift in Entrepreneur was organised by Department of Business Administration on 30th of March, 2015. 8. A one day workshop on Emerging Trends of Accounting was organised by Department of Business Administration in association with G Tech.16th November, 2010 9. Workshop on Investment Management organised by Department of Business Administration on in association with with Gnanam School of Business, Tanjavur, T N, on 19th February, 2015 10. Workshop on MBA Entrance preparation – In association with CAMS Academy Trivandrum on10th December, 2014. 1. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar session on ―Prospects of Department of Computer Antroid Technology‖ by Eldhose P V, Senior Application Programmer, Cyber Prism, Ernakulam on 18th July 2013.

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2. A Seminar session on Internet Security by Prasanna Kumar Ravula, Former Assistant Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, organized by Department of Computer Applications and the students club ICON on 9th July 2014 3. Two Day National Seminar on Innovations in Intelligent Systems was organised by Department of Computer Applications and sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th and 11th July, 2014. 4. Department of Computer Applications organised a ―Campus to Community‖ programme for Cardamom and Pepper Planters in the neighborhood in association with Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki on 26th August, 2014. 5. Department of Computer Applications as part of its extension activites, organized a State level Workshop on ―Web Technologies and Industrial Openings‖ on 15th March 2014 in which Pradeep Kumar R, Chief Operating Officer, CONSUMERFED, Kerala State and Aneesh V Sivan, Senior Software Engineer, XEROX Services India, Kochi handled technical sessions. 6. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar on ―Internet Usage and Google Applications‖ By Prof.R.Murugan, M.E.S College, Marampally on 02 July 2013 7. A seminar with hands on session on ―Android Applications‖ by Dileep, Senior Executive, Accel IT Academy, Thodupuzha on 18th February 2014 was organized by Department of Computer Applications. 8. A UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on ―Recent Advances in Signal and Image Processing‖ was organised by Department of Computer Applications on 5th and 6th of February, 2015.

1. A workshop on HAM radio conducted by Department of amateur radio enthusiasts in and around the Electronics area during February, 20th, 2014.

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2. A state level one day workshop on Recent Trends in the Emerging fields of Electronics sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 12th March, 2014. 3. Conducted a Power Survey and Energy Saving campaign in the Rajakumari Panchayath during the month of March, 2014. 4. College level quiz competition on World Cup Football during July, 2014. 5. Organised a one day state level workshop on Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing and its Applications using MATLAB, under the sponsorship of Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th of December, 2014. 6. In Association with Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), a one day program for Higher Secondary Students was organised on 17th of September, 2014. 7. A one day workshop on Digital Photography was organised on behalf of GURUDAKSHINA –Inspiring Alumni Lecture Series by Alumni of the department on 19th of February, 2015. 8. Two day national conference on Recent Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas was organised jointly sponsored by UGC and KSCSTE on 5th and 6th of March, 2015. A one day seminar on Legal Awareness to students regarding the cyber laws and women Legal Aid Clinic rights was organised by Legal Aid Clinic of the College in association with Kerala State Legal Literacy Cell during 2013

2.3.7 Academic, Personal and Psycho-Social Support and Guidance Services

Career and Placement Cell:

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The College has an active placement/career guidance cell which takes care of the campus placements through the campus. It also helps the students to attend the campus placements at other colleges as per the information available. For the past two year details of students benefitted by the placement activities:

Table 2.3 Placement details

No. of students Year Name of the firm Total selected Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 9 2010-11 Muthoot Fincorp 5 19 Xtend Technologies 5 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 10 Muthoot Fincorp 5 2011-12 Misha Holidays 3 30 Xtend Technologies 6 Dronacharya Electronic systems 6 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 10 Misha Holidays 5 2012-13 MuthootFincorp 4 30 Xtend Technologies 6 Dronacharya Electronic Systems 5 Eurek Forbes Pvt. Ltd 12 WIPRO 2 Misha Holidays 4 2013-14 Xtend Technologies 5 45 Saffron Technologies 4 PN Junction Lab 5 ASAP 13 WIPRO 5 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 10 Misha Holidays 5 2014-15 Xtend Technologies 6 40 PN Junction Lab 4 ASAP 6 Saffron Technologies 4

Coaching classes conducted for entry into service using UGC XIth plan funds. Numbers of students benefitted are as follows:

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Table 2.4. Details of students benefitted via entry into service coaching classes

Year Number of Students who are benefitted 2012-13 130 2012-13 125 2013-14 132

Legal Aid Clinic:

Conducted legal literacy classes on women rights and legal awareness among students annually. Almost all the girl students are benefitted by the legal awareness classes.

Table 2.5 Girl students benefitted by legal awareness classes

Year Number of Students benefitted 2011-12 200 2012-13 300 2013-14 220

2.3.8 Innovative Teaching Methods

Technological innovative teaching methods are adopted for the efficient and fruitful imparting of knowledge to stakeholders.

 Extensive use of ICT enabled teaching  Assignments are given through online resources  Projects given on research topics and guided them effectively  Students are given laboratory practices during off hours to get maximum exposure and skill. Project implementation becomes easier is the direct impact of these measures  Online resources like open courseware and video lectures of premier academic institutions are projected in the class  Hands out on syllabus related and advanced level topics are given to students  Conducted add-on courses promptly to help students to acquire soft skills

2.3.9 Library resources to augment the teaching-learning

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the topics related to the degree and PG programmes are available in the library. Library contains not only the syllabus related standard text books but also the advanced topics based literatures in the disciplines of degree and PG programmes offered in the college. Books on general reading are also available to improve the reading habits of the students. Research Journals published by Indian Academy of Sciences, magazines and journals to improve the knowledge on current affairs are also available in the library. A UGC Network Resource Centre is available in the library to get up-to-date knowledge to students.

2.3.10 Challenges in completing the curriculum and Institutional Approaches to overcome them

There are many challenges in implementing the curriculum in the stipulated time fame and calendar. The main reasons are the loss of working days due to local holidays, Hartals etc. which are beyond the control of the college authorities. For the past few years, the University examinations of the UG degree programmes are conducted as per the pre-announced dates. Any loss of working days is duly compensated by the teachers by arranging early and late hour classes. In some cases, classes are also arranged on Saturdays. Every effort has been taken by the teaching community of the college to teach the syllabus and to complete the curriculum with utmost care and perseverance.

2.3.11 Monitoring and Evaluation of Teaching-Learning

Every faculty member of the institution collects the feedback orally from the students. The institution collects written feedback on teachers, department and college from all the students. The feedback forms are consolidated in the department and a reported to the staff council and Principal. At the department level, feedbacks from students are discussed and necessary corrective measures are planned and implemented. Teachers are impelled to keep and maintain work dairies associated with their working hours in the college. Through the PTS meeting, results and performance of the students are discussed. The feedback from the parents is collected orally and remedial measures are proposed through discussion.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 Details of Faculty Qualification and Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Staff

Faculty recruitment is done directly by the NSS Colleges‘ Central Committee, Changanassery, as per the norms fixed by the UGC, Government of Kerala and

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Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Based on the prior concurrence from the Government, interview is carried out and teachers are appointed. A qualified teacher has to get approval for the appointment made by the management from the Vice-chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi University.

Table 2.6 Faculty position in the institution

Associate Assistant Highest Professor Qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. - - 2 - - 3 5 M.Phil. - - 4 - 3 - 6 PG - - 2 - 3 6 11 Temporary teachers Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG - - - - - 2 2 Part-time teachers Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG - - - - - 1 1

2.4.2 Institutional Efforts to Meet the Demand for Qualified Faculty for New Programmes

The institution and the management has the policy of regularly updating the knowledge domain of its faculty by promoting research, allowing them to attend seminars, conferences, refresher courses, workshops. Workshops on recent trends in the subjects are organised by various departments with eminent IT professionals, researchers and industrialists as resource persons. Expertise and qualified faculty is available in the college to run the recently started PG programme effectively and efficiently. Senior faculty members of the college are capable of handling advanced subjects in Electronics, Computer Applications, Business Administration and Commerce. Since the college is run under the corporate management of Nair Service Society, faculty from the other colleges can be arranged on work adjustment basis and scarcity, if any in future, can be easily rectified on work adjustment basis from other colleges of the management under the Mahatma Gandhi University area.

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2.4.3 Policy of the institution and programmes to Enhance the Faculty Quality

a) Nomination to staff development programmes

Table 2.7 Details of teachers deputed for various programmes

Number of Faculty members nominated Refresher Courses Business Administration-1 Computer Applications- 4 HRD Programmes Orientation Programmes Computer Applications- 2 English-1 Staff training conducted by the Nil University Staff training conducted by other Business Administration-1 Institutions Computer Applications- 5 Electronics-2

Summer/winter Schools, workshops, etc. Business Administration-1 Computer Applications- 3 Electronics-2 Commerce-3

b) Faculty members’ Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning

 Teaching learning methods/approaches

o Faculty members of Department of computer application attended and highly benefitted from the one day training programme on internet usage and google services by Prof.R Murugan , MES College , Marampally in July 2013 o A training programme on language lab was conducted to teachers on Language laboratory tools during September, 2014 o Training session on ATMEL32 Microcontroller kit was arranged for teachers of Department of Electronics by M/S Scientific Enterprises during September, 2014

 Handling new curriculum

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o A one day teachers training programme was conducted to introduce the grading aspects of the restructured degree programmes of the Mahatma Gandhi University during 2009-10, in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council.

 Content/knowledge management

o Several National seminars, conferences are organised. Research papers on recent trends in the emerging fields are presented by eminent researchers and academicians. Invited talks by internationally reputed academicians, researchers and industrialists were conducted by all the departments during the past five years

 Selection, development and use of enrichment materials

o College library contains several literatures to enrich not only the subject knowledge but also the research trends in the fields. o Research journals on several subjects are subscribed in the library o Access to the INFLIBNET will be available from the next academic year o College magazine is published every year to nurture the literary as well as writing skills of the students. Awarded the college magazine of year 2013-14 with the best magazine award by Department of Student Services of Mahatma Gandhi University.

 Assessment

o Teachers regularly attend the meetings and workshops organised by parent University.

 Cross cutting issues

o All the teachers attended in the University level as well as the college level training programme on UG degree restructuring programmes and implemented the new curriculum effectively for the past 5 years o During the introduction of new PG degree programme, teachers of this college interacted with the faculty of the other colleges who runs the similar courses, visited their laboratories to familiarize the arrangements done for the efficient conduct of the newly introduced programme.

 Audio Visual Aids/multimedia

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o Since most of the faculty are professionally qualified, a separate training on audio visual aids/multimedia is not required for the efficient management of the ICT resources available in the college

 OER’s

o Open Educational Resources from premier institutes like MIT which offers video lectures on several topics like physics, linear algebra, and robotics are presented to the students on special sessions. Lectures of eminent personalities like Prof. Walter Lewin, Prof. Paul Strang are downloaded from MIT resources and introduced to the students regularly during departmental technical programmes. o Open source text books are available in the department computers in their respective computers. Online standard teaching aids like PPT on several topics prepared by great authors of the subject are available in the department computer and used effectively by the teachers for imparting the syllabus to students. o Students are given the online resources in digital format on demand.

 Teaching learning material development, selection and use

o All the teachers are familiarized with the use of ICT resources. Information regarding the online resources is provided by the college to all teachers through e-mail. o Learning materials and handouts can be made using the reprographic and printing facility available in the college. c) Percentage of faculty members

 invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies

3 faculty members (about 12 percent) are invited as resource persons in seminars/conferences organised by other colleges and external agencies

 participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies

All the teachers (100%) have actively participated in the workshops/seminars/conferences organised nationally and

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internationally organised by professional bodies. Many teachers have presented papers in the international and national seminars and conferences organised by UGC and other professional bodies.

 presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies

40% of the faculties have presented papers in Workshops/Seminars /Conferences conducted by various agencies.

2.4.4 Recharging the Teachers Research Activities

The research committee of the college helps in getting the minor projects from UGC and other agencies. Six teachers have been allotted sanction from UGC for MRP in the current 12th plan period. Two teachers have availed the UGC FDP scheme for completing the PhD. One teacher is currently on deputation to University of Kerala under FIP scheme. More teachers have applied for FDP scheme of UGC to pursue their PhD. About 41 publications from the staff strength of 25 teachers have been produced from this college and are published in international indexed peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Teachers are supported to attend and present papers in the conferences and seminars by giving duty leaves. With the active support of the college and management, one teacher has been awarded research award of UGC during the current academic year to take up research work at University of Kerala.

2.4.5 Awards/recognition for Performance in Rearch

 Dr. Ajitha R. S, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications has been awarded UGC Research Award (2014-16) in Computer Science

2.4.6 Evaluation of Faculty for Improvement of Teaching-Learning

The institution has the mechanism of regularly collecting the feedback from the stakeholders orally and through written documents. The feedback about the teachers, department and college are collected and consolidated to get the quality of the teacher, department and college. The feedback is discussed at the departmental level and is reported to the college in the staff council meeting. Corrective measures are taken by planning the strategies in teaching, learning and

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evaluation, infrastructure development and facilities to be improved to have a congenial academic atmosphere in the college 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 Awareness Programmes to Stakeholders on Evaluation Process

In the one day induction programme conducted for the students and parents, stress have been given to create awareness on the process and evaluation schemes of the UG degree programmes under CBCSS. The number of tests to be taken in a semester, the assignments to be submitted and other internal evaluation norms is clearly discussed in the class by each teacher in the first semester. Model examination at par with the University external evaluation is conducted in all subjects not only to evaluate the students but also to give a good practice in attending the University evaluation. Question papers of the previous years are available in the concerned departments and discussed in the class before the University examinations.

2.5.2 Evaluation Reforms by University and Institution

The CBCSS evaluation methods of Mahatma Gandhi University are made transparent to the stakeholders. Students are informed about the evaluation norms and schedule in the beginning of each academic year. The deadlines for submitting the assignments, dates of model examinations are tentatively published. The number of tests to be conducted for a particular course is left to the sole discretion of the teacher who handle course with the criterion that a minimum of tests have to be conducted. The evaluation is based on the class tests, assignments, class seminars and attendance. In the new curriculum, internal and external marks are distributed as 20 and 80. Students have to attain a minimum of 30% in the internal and external evaluation and altogether 40% for a pass in the course. Those who have not attained the minimum in the internal evaluation are allowed to re-appear for the further tests. The internal marks of each course are published by the respective faculty and sufficient time is given to students to report and register any anomalies or complaints in the internal evaluation. Students can approach the concerned teacher for the complaints in internal evaluation and if the complaint is not redressed properly he/she can approach the grievances cell/head of the department/principal. No complaints regarding the internal evaluation have been reported since the beginning of the colleges.

2.5.3 Effective Implementation of Evaluation Reforms

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Based on CBCSS regulations, 2009, evaluation methods are adopted by the college to enable students in excel and participate in their programme of study effectively. The internal assessment is based on continuous evaluation of the student and as per the evaluation schemes prescribed by the Mahatma Gandhi University, internal evaluation is based on class tests, assignments, attendance, seminar presentation and viva. Every teacher has the liberty in assigning the number of tests to be conducted and assignments to be submitted. Each teacher publishes the internal component of each student in the notice board and students can bring the attention of the teacher for any complaints/suggestion in the evaluation. The internal marks are uploaded to the University website before the stipulated time of the University. All the internal evaluation marks are recorded in the department file for future reference. The end Semester University examination is a 3 hour examination for 80 marks are conducted by the University on each semester in the dates notified in the academic calendar. Since the inception of the new CBCSS curriculum, all the UG degree programme end semester examinations are conducted strictly as per the academic calendar published by the University in the beginning of each academic year. The evaluation of the end semester examination are carried out soon after the examination in the zone wise and the results of the semester are published within one to two months.

2.5.4 Formative and Summative Evaluation Methods

The evaluation of a student comprises of two phases: internal evaluation which is a continuous one conducted by the college and end semester evaluation conducted by the University. The internal evaluation is carried out with various components and is made transparent to every student about the methodology adopted for evaluation. The internal evaluation is concluded with a model examination at the end of the semester. Students are benefitted with the internal evaluation methods as they are constantly monitored with their performances. Corrective measures to be taken from the student side as well as from the student side are discussed in the department and students are prepared for the University examination at the end of the semester.

2.5.5 Internal Assessments and details of weightage

In the new curriculum, 20 marks have been allotted as the internal marks. The components for internal continuous evaluation is based on class tests (best two tests)- 10 marks, assignments – 5 marks, attendance – 5 marks. Students are benefitted with the number of class tests being conducted. Assignments are given within and outside the syllabus by each faculty and timely submission can earn

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the full credit on this component. For attendance, minimum attendance prescribed for appearing the end semester examination is 75%. For attendance with more than 90% will get the full credit for attendance. A model examination which is primarily based on the questions being asked previously for the course is conducted in each course and thus enabled the student to practice the University end semester examination well in advance. Attendance is strict for each examination and students are given retests under certain grounds to compensate the internal mark shortage. As given in the previous descriptions, internal evaluations are carried out transparently without any prejudice.

2.5.6 Graduates Attributes Specified by the University and Attainment

The programmes offered by the college are job-oriented new generation degree courses and aims to create technocrats, software programmers, entrepreneurs, business peoples etc. From the very beginning of establishment of the college, the degree programmes offered were in the semester pattern with continuous evaluation methods. Besides developing and understanding the basics in the subjects, these programmes aim to give professional talents to the stakeholders. These are achieved through in house and industrial project works carried out in the curriculum. Even though seminar sessions are compulsory for some programmes, student seminars are compulsorily carried out in all the degree programmes to give opportunity to develop communication skills, presentation skills using ICT, academic writing and public speaking. Every activities in the college aims to give an overall development in the skills of the stakeholders.

2.5.7 Transparency in Evaluation and Mechanisms for Grievance Redressal

The internal mark of each course published in the notice board during the end of each semester by the teacher who handled the course. A student who has a complaint regarding internal evaluation can approach the teacher concerned. He/she can improve the internal mark upon the valid grounds by taking additional tests/assignments as per the discretion of the teacher. Further complaints can be redressed by the head of the department and Principal. The internal marks awarded to the students are carefully scrutinized by the Grievance Redressal Cell of the College which consists of a senior teacher, Head of the department and Principal.

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2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Strategies of the Institution to Achieve Intended Learning Outcomes

Every programme that is offered by the college has a clear cut aim to mould the student towards self-reliance, personality development, scientific temper, skills in communication, social commitment and dignity to labor. Besides the job opportunity to all students, these programmes also are the feeder programmes for doing master degree programmes like MCA, MBA, MSc Electronics, MSc IT, MSc Computer Science, Integrated Research Programmes, MCom, CA and many other professional PG degree programmes. Students are made aware of these opportunities in the higher education fields through several collaborative programmes organised by professional bodies. Campus placements are the other opportunity for the students who excel in their studies. The need for communication skills are stressed by the faculty from the beginning of the each programme and special attention is given to build the communication skills through language lab. Every academic year begins with a one day induction programme to discuss the features and learning outcomes of the each degree programme offered by the college.

2.6.2 Student Result Analysis

Table 2.8 Result analysis of the students

Number Number of of Students Students Pass Passed Programme Year Percentage with First Class and Enrolled Passed above

2010-11 56 52 92.86 44 2011-12 56 43 76.79 40 BBA 2012-13 56 36 64.29 18 2013-14 56 54 96.43 46 2010-11 42 37 88.09 30 2011-12 38 38 100 26 BCA 2012-13 34 31 91.18 20 2013-14 44 40 91.00 28

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2010-11 47 32 68.08 26 BSc 2011-12 36 34 94.44 26 Electronics 2012-13 34 26 76.47 12 2013-14 31 25 80.65 14 2010-11 29 24 82.76 13 BCom with 2011-12 36 33 91.67 16 Computer Applications 2012-13 37 33 89.19 21 2013-14 37 34 91.89 23

2.6.3 Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to facilitate the intended learning outcomes

 Every degree programme has got an academic calendar which clearly gives the plans to be achieved in the academic year  Assessment dates and plans are explicitly given in the academic calendar  Programmes to develop personality, communication skills, academic writing are organised with experts in the field  Alumni interaction is arranged to motivate and train the students. Specialized topics are introduced to the students. Career guidance is also imparted through alumni interactions  National Service Scheme camps are organised to enrich the social commitment  Class tests and evaluation are carried out in a regular manner as per the departmental time table.  Interaction with the eminent researchers, academicians are arranged through national and regional seminars, conferences and workshops  Industrial visits and projects are planned to experience the practical/real world scenario.  Add on courses to introduce specialised topics beyond the syllabus are designed and implemented

2.6.4 Measures to Enhance the Social and Economic Relevance

 Every programme offered by the college has got immense job-potential. Campus interview is arranged by the college through Placement and Career Guidance Cell. Also students are facilitated to attend the campus interview organised by the nearby colleges.  Workshop on entrepreneurship is organised to give training on small scale industries  Sample survey is conducted around the Panchayath to experience the trends in market, technology and need.  Using UGC funds, training on entry in to service is organised for students.

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 Research aptitude is nurtured among the students through national seminars, conferences, workshops, paper presentation etc.  Add on courses enhances soft skills as well as training on specialized topics in their field of study.

2.6.5 Analysis of Student Learning Outcomes and Planning

The results of each semester examination, the enrollment in the PG degree programmes, and the number of students who are placed are the learning outcomes. The ―Scholar Support Programme‖ and ―Walk with a Scholar Programme‖ devised by the Department of Collegiate Education collects every data associated with the socio-economic and educational background of a student. This has been extended to all the students and the implementation of the curriculum has been planned accordingly. Students are given remedial coaching on subjects of their weakness. Laboratory hours are extended to off hours to give sufficient practical exposure. Advanced topics based projects are given to the advanced learners.

2.6.6 Monitoring the Learning Outcomes

College prepares annual report on the activities of the college as per the directions from the management. The report covers the major achievement by faculty, students, result statistics etc. The department meetings convened regularly discusses the academic activities for better learning outcomes and implements the corrective measures on any mistakes and flaws in the teaching methods adopted. The staff council discusses the issues related to academic activities in the regular meetings and suggests the methods to improve the academic atmosphere of the institution. At the University level, teachers actively participate and cooperate with the examination reforms to create a better learning outcome in the institution. Students are given chances to improve their life skills through curricular and co-curricular activities in the department by organizing several seminars, workshops, personality development programmes and organizing interactive sessions with researchers and academicians.

2.6.7 Assessment and Evaluation as Indicator for Evaluating Student Performance

Students are evaluated continuously through several internal assessment components. Class tests are used to evaluate the subject knowledge and involvement in the subject. 10 marks are allotted in the internal marks for the class tests. A model examination is also given to students and in certain cases,

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more weightage is given for model examinations to insist the students to take the model examination seriously. Model examination is a good training to students to excel in the University examination Assignments are also used as an indicator for assessing the involvement of a student in the academic activities. Assignments beyond the syllabus equip the students to use the library and online resources effectively. Timely submission of assignments can score the full marks. Attendance is another component of student evaluation which evaluates student‘s regularity and punctuality. Student attendance of each month is published in the notice board by the department. Shortage in attendance of students are informed the respective parents. This reduces the dropout rate of the college considerably.

2.6.7 An End Note on Teaching-Learning Process

From the very first batch of BCA course, the college has been placed in the University ranks. IIIrd rank in BCA during the year 1997-98, II nd rank for BCA in 1998-99, Istand Iind Rank in BCA during 2000-2005, IindRank in BSc Electronics and BCA during 2003-2004, Iind Rank in BSc Electronics 2006- 2007, IIIrd Rank in BSc Electronics during 2007-2008, IIIrd Rank in BSc Electronics during 2010-11, III rd rank for BCA in 2010-11, 100% pass for BCA during 2011-12 are the direct learning outcomes in the college. For the past 5 years about 41 publications in the international and national journals/conference proceedings indicates the active participation of teachers in the research activities.

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CRITERION III:

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Research Centre Status

Since a PG programme has been started only during the academic year 2014-15, the college does not have research centre of the affiliating University.

3.1.2 College Research Committee- Composition and Recommendations

The college has a research committee to monitor and address issues of research which include the following members.

1. Chair Person – Principal 2. Convenor- Dr. Saritha M. Dept. of Electronics. 3. Members- At least one senior faculty member/head of the department from each department.

The committee holds meetings to discuss various strategies to promote research and encourage faculty members to improve their research activities. The committee always provides updated information about various research grants and helps faculty members to apply for the same.

Recommendations made by the committee for implementation

1. Each department should organize at least one state/national level workshop or seminar. 2. All the faculty members should apply for the major/minor research project in the topic of their research. 3. Encourage faculty members to apply for PhD and provide proper guidelines according to UGC norms. 4. Help faculty members to go for Faculty Development Programme of UGC duty leave to complete their PhD work 5. Encourage faculty members to attend research oriented workshops or seminars and present /publish their research work. 6. Every department should be given internet with DTP facility to get information on latest research trends and to apply online for the research projects. 7. Provide lab and library facility to the faculty members during off-hours and even during holidays.

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Impact

1. Five national level seminars were conducted by the Department of Business Administration, Department of Electronics and Department of Computer Applications during the last two academic years. Received funds from UGC, KSHEC and KSCSTE to conduct the same. 2. 6 minor research projects were applied for and sanctioned by the UGC during the current academic year. 3. Two state level workshops and seminars were also conducted. Received financial assistance from Higher Education Council to conduct one workshop. 4. Six faculty members are pursuing their PhD work during the last two years. 5. Three faculty members availed FDP for completing their Ph.D. One teacher has applied for FDP programme. Four faculty members have received their PhD degree during the last five years. 6. All the faculty members attended research oriented workshops and seminars and presented their papers and also published their research work in high quality journals. 7. One of the faculty members received UGC research award for the year 2014- 16 to continue the research work. 8. Paper published by one faculty member is listed as one of the papers in 100 best papers selected by Thomson Web of Science.

With the recommendations made by the research committee, internet facilities with DTP to all the departments have been set up. Teachers are insisted upon to give research topics for the final semester project work for the students. Teachers are facilitated with the guidelines for applying minor and major research projects of UGC, DST, KSCSTE etc. Teachers who have applied for minor research projects with the recommendation of the research committee have been obtained sanction from the UGC. The committee directed all departments to conduct national/regional seminars by all the departments on recent trends in their field of study and major departments conducted national/regional seminars/conferences during the past two years.

3.1.3 Institutional Measures to Facilitate Research

 Autonomy to the principal investigator

The principal investigator has been given full freedom in designing and implementing the research methodology and selecting books and other resources for research work.

 Timely availability or release of resources

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The principal will disburse the grant allotted for the projects to a faculty as soon as the grant is released from the funding agency. If there is any delay in releasing the grant from the funding agency the authority is ready to release grant to the principal investigator as advance from the college resources.

 Adequate infrastructure and human resources

All the departments in the college have basic infrastructure facility. Faculty members who have minor research projects sanctioned by UGC can buy required books, laboratory equipment and software from the project funds through purchase committee of the college.

 Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers

Faculty members are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops organised by various research bodies by granting duty leave for them. Teachers are relieved from the duties for availing FIP/FDP for completing research. The Management appoints substitute teachers for any vacancies that arise due to the long absence of the teacher.

 Support in terms of technology and information needs

Computer and internet facility is made available to principal investigators during extra hours.

 Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities

College authorities monitor and take appropriate steps for timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding agencies.

3.1.4 Efforts to develop scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students

Majority of the programmes offered contains courses which give methodological perspectives of research and their field of study. E.g.- Business methodologies for BBA, Methodology of Sciences for BSc Electronics. Several research seminars, conferences, workshops are organised and students are inspired with the interaction with the faculty members and academicians during these activities. Projects are given on recent technological and emerging areas of their subject of study to build the research aptitude. Research areas and major research institutes are introduced to students by the faculty of the respective institutes through

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invited talks. Students are encouraged to do their masters in the highly rated institutes and given guidance to take the entrance tests of MCA, MBA, MSc Electronics etc. of premier institutes.

3.1.5 Faculty involvement in active research

Details of Research Projects Undertaken by faculty

 Department of Business Administration

Table 3.1 Minor Project – Department of Business Administration

Year Total outla Grant Total Name of Principal Grant Funding y sanctione grant Investigator and received From To agency in d received Title of Project in Lakhs Lakh in Lakhs till date s Smt. Rekha K Nair Role of Krishi Bhavan in Rural Development 2015 2017 UGC 3.15 1.1 0.8 0.8 in Kerala with special reference to Idukki

 Department of Electronics

Table 3.2 Minor Project – Department of Electronics Year Total Total Name of Principal Funding outlay Grant Grant grant Investigator and From To agency in sanctioned received received Title of Project Lakhs till date Smt. Baby Girija B Image Processing 2015 2017 UGC 3.05 2.6 2.15 2.15 Based Traffic Control System Dr. Saritha M Super resolution of 2015 2017 UGC 5.15 4.85 4.67 4.67 multi frame images using ANN

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Dr. Reji A P Development of Directionlet Transform Based 2015 2017 UGC 3.4 2.75 2.05 2.05 Single Image Super Resolution Method for satellite Images

 Department of Commerce Table 3.3 Minor Project – Department of Commerce Year Total Total Name of Principal outla Grant Funding Grant grant Investigator and y in sanctione From To agency received received Title of Project Lakh d till date s Sri. Manesh S Role of Kudumbasree in Women 2015 2017 UGC 3.15 1.10 0.80 0.80 Empowerment with special reference to Idukki District

 Department of English

Table 3.4 Minor Project – Department of English Year Total Total Name of Principal outla Grant Funding Grant grant Investigator and y in sanctione From To agency received received Title of Project Lakh d till date s Smt. Veena M S Postcolonial Pessimism in Writing 2015 2017 UGC 1.20 1.20 1.125 1.125 India: A Study of Booker Prize winning Novels by Indians

Details of Collaborative projects

One faculty member worked in Indo-Slovenian Collaborative research Project

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Table 3.5 Details of Collaborative Project

Faculty and Title of Year Funding agency Remarks Project Dr. Ajith R Principal investigators: Prof S Sandi Klavžar, Faculty of DST, Govt. of India and Mathematics and Physics, Ministry of Science, Metric University of Ljubljana, 2010 - education and Sports, Graph Jadranska 19, 1000 Ljubljana, 2013 Govt. of Slovenia Theory and Slovenia., and Dr. Manoj INT/SLOVENIA/P- Graph Changat, Reader Dept. of Futures 17/2009 Products Studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram,

3.1.6 Efforts to Imbibe Research Culture among Faculty and Students

National Seminars/Conferences

Table 3.6 Details of National Seminars/Conferences conducted by various departments

Funding Department Title of Event Year agency Two Day National

Conference on Recent UGC & Electronics Advancements in 2015 KSCSTE Electronic Communication and Allied Areas National Seminar on Recent UGC Advances in Signal and 2015 Image Computer Processing Applications National Seminar on KSCSTE Innovations in Intelligent 2014 Systems Business National Conference on 2014 - Administration Emerging Trends in Banking Technology

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Emerging 2015- A National Seminar was 2015 - organised by Department of Business Administration One day National Seminar on Paradigm shift in 2015 - Entrepreneur

State level seminar/Workshop

Table 3.7 Details of State level Seminar/workshop organised by various departments

Department Title of Event Year Funding agency

Fundamentals of Digital Image KSHEC, Processing and its Applications 2014 Thiruvananthapuram using MATLAB Workshop on HAM-Radio 2014 - One day State Level Workshop on Electronics KSCSTE, Recent Trends in the emerging 2014 Thiruvananthapuram fields of Electronics Indian Association of Physics Stage Show for Higher 2014 Physics Teachers Secondary School Students (IAPT) Campus to Community: One day Seminar for Cardamom and Pepper 2014 - Planters State level Workshop on Web 2014 - Technology and Industrial openings Computer Internet Usage and Google Applications By Prof.R.Murugan, Applications 2013 - M.E.S College, Marampally

Android Applications – Development with Demo By 2014 - Mr.Dileep, Access Academy, Thodupuzha Business One day Workshop on Marketing & Eastern Condiments 2012 Administration Brand Management Adimali

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Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming and Personality 2012 - Development – In association with Marian Academy, Kothamangalam Workshop in association with the alumni of the department on 2010 - Agricultural Entrepreneurship Workshop on Introduction to STAR Scheme – In association with GTEC 2014 - – EDUCATION One day workshop on Emerging Trends of Accounting was organised by Department of Business 2014 - Administration in association with G-TEC EDUCATION Workshop on Investment Management organised by Department of Business 2015 Administration on in association with with Gnanam School of Business , Tanjavur, T N.

3.1.7 Expertise and Research Areas

Table 3.8 Research Expertise available in the institution

Research Area(s) Expertise Signal and Image Processing, Dr. Praveen N, Associate Professor of Biometrics Electronics Dr. Saritha M, Assistant Professor of Neural Networks, Super Resolution Electronics Dr. Reji A P, Assistant Professor of Super Resolution, Directionlet Electronics Smt. Rekha T K, Assistant Professor of Electronics. She is pursuing PhD at Microwave Electronics Cochin University of Science and Technology Sri. Premlal P D, Associate Professor Electromagnetic Interferences of Electronics. He is pursuing PhD work at Mahatma Gandhi University Sri. Shyam Kumar K, Associate Professor of Computer Applications. Clustering Techniques He is about to conclude PhD work at Mahatma Gandhi University

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Dr. Ajitha R S, Assistant Professor of Graph Theory, Image Processing Computer Applications Sri. Rajesh M G, Associate Professor of Business Administration. Sri. Marketing Paradigm Shift Rajesh M G is about to submit the thesis to Mahatma Gandhi University for the award of PhD. Smt. Veena M S, Assistant Professor Literature of English. Smt. Veena M S is pursuing PhD at Amrita University Sri. Harikrishnan P, Associate Professor of Computer Application. Medical Image Processing He is doing research in medical image processing Sri. Anil Kumar A C, Associate Professor of Computer Applications. Image Processing Applications He is pursuing PhD work at Mahatma Gandhi University

3.1.8 Opportunities for Interaction with Eminent Researchers

Every national seminar/conference organised in this institution aims to attract eminent academicians, researchers and industrialists to expound their research interest. In the past few years several eminent researchers and academicians have visited this campus to present the research papers and deliver invited talks and it has greatly helped in cultivating research aptitude among the teachers and students. Following is a list of some of the eminent researchers and academicians who visited this institution for invited talk and paper presentation.

Table 3.9 Eminent personalities visited the institution

Faculty Role Dr. N V Unnikrishnan, Keynote address, State Level Workshop on Director, School of Pure and Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Applied Physics, Mahatma Electronics, organised by Dept. of Gandhi University, Kottyam Electronics during 2014 Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Dr. Nibu A George, Assistant Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Professor, Baselious College, Electronics, organised by Dept. of Kottayam Electronics during 2014 Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Dr. Abdulla P, Associate Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Professor, Division of Electronics, organised by Dept. of Electronics, CUGSE, CUSAT Electronics during 2014

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Inauguration and Key note address, Two Dr. K Vasudevan, Professor Day National Conference on Recent Emeritus, Dept. of Electronics, Advancements in Electronic CUSAT Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr. K J Vinoy, Associate Invited Talk, Two Day National Professor, Department of Conference on Recent Advancements in Electrical Engineering, IISc, Electronic Communication and Allied Bangalore Areas, 2015 Invited Talk, Two Day National Dr. Jobin K Antony, Associate Conference on Recent Advancements in Professor, RSET, Kochi Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Invited Talk, Two Day National Dr. Sethunadh R, Scientist, Conference on Recent Advancements in VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr.S. Maria John, (M.Com. Invited Talk in the national conference MBA,Ph.D), CPA College, organised by Dept. of Business Bodinayakanur Tamilnadu Administraion, 2015 Dr.Benita, SVN College, Invited Talk in the National conference Nagamalai Puthukottai, Madurai. organised by Dept. of Business Tamilnadu Administraion, 2015

Resource person for National conference Dr. Benjamin Mathew, BKVK. 2015 organised by Dept. of Business Idukki Kerala. Administration Dr.S. Maria John, CPA Resource person for National conference College, Bodinayakanur 2014 organised by Dept. of Business Tamilnadu Administration Dr Mary Grace Resource person National conference 2014 Associate Professor, JA college organised by Dept. of Business for women, Periyakulam, Administration Tamilnadu. Prof Samson Thomas, Associate dean, Marian Resource person National conference 2014 International institute of organised by Dept. of Business management Administration Kuttikkanam PO idukki. Kerala Keynote address, National Seminar on Dr. Raju G, Associate Professor Innovations in Intelligent Systems during and Head, Department of 2014 Computer and Information Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Sciences, Kannur University Advances in Signal and Image Processing, 2015

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Dr. Binu Thomas, Asst. Professor, Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Dept. of Computer Applications, Advances in Signal and Image Marian College, Kuttikanam. Processing, 2015

Dr. Suresha, Associate Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Professor, Department of Advances in Signal and Image Computer and Information Sciences, University of Mysore Processing, 2015 Dr. V. Kabeer, Head of the Department, Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Dept. of Computer Science, Advances in Signal and Image Farook College, Kozhikode., Kerala Processing, 2015

Dr. C. Elango., Department of CS & IT, Cardamom Planters' Invited Talk, National Seminar on Association College, Pankajam Innovations in Intelligent Systems on 10th Nagar, Bodinayakanur, Theni District, Tamilnadu & 11th July 2014

Dr. A. Kannan, Department of Computer Applications, KLN Invited Talk, National Seminar on College of Engineering, Innovations in Intelligent Systems on 10th Pottapalayam, Sivagangai & 11th July 2014 District, Tamilnadu. Mr. R.Prasanna Kumar, Former Asst. Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology Invited talk – ―A Seminar session on University, Ethiopia, ―Bitmap Internet Security ― 9th July 2014 Indexing improvement possibilities in Data warehousing to handle various context of data Invited talk ―Android Applications – Mr. Dileep, Access Academy, Development with Demo ―‖ 18th February Thodupuzha 2014

Invited talk - State level Workshop on Mr. R. Pradeep Kumar. Web Chief Operatting Officer, Technology and Industrial openings 15th Consumerfed, Kerala March 2014 Mr. Aneesh V. Shivan Invited talk - State level Workshop on Sr. Software Engineer, Web Xerox Services, India, Technology and Industrial openings 15th Info Park , Kochi. March 2014

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Prof.R.Murugan, Invited talk ―Internet Usage and Google M.E.S College, Marampally Applications‖ 02 July 2013

3.1.9 Research Opportunities and research culture moulding

During the XIth Plan period, two teachers have availed the FDP of UGC. Currently one teacher is carrying out research work under FDP programme of UGC under XIIth plan. Faculty improvement programme of UGC gives opportunity to teachers to complete their research work. Management and college authorities have the policy of helping the teachers to involve in the active research. The quality of exchange programs conducted in the campus as national seminars and conferences during the past few years created an ambience of active research in the campus.

28 percentage of faculty members utilized sabbatical leave for research activities. This provision helps them in completing their research work.

(7 from Electronics, 6- Computer Applications, 2-Business Administration, 2 – Commerce, 1-English, 1-Mathematics. Total 19 out of 25)

76 percentage of the faculty members utilized duty leave as per the existing UGC and state Govt. rules for attending conferences , seminars and workshops organized by Universities, Research Institutions and Colleges. This provided an opportunity to get acquaintance with recent developments in their respective area of interest and get inspired from interaction with experts to initiate and improve their research activity.

3.1.10 Transfer of Research Findings to Students and Community

Even though the college does not run research centers under the affiliating University, several research interests of the teachers are imparted to the students. The final year projects of the students have been transformed into research projects by the expertise of the teachers. The survey conducted by the students of Department of Electronics in association with the Kerala State Electricity Board to reveal the energy utilization map of the area have suggested to use the new generation LED bulbs.

3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

As there are no research centers functioning in the college, expenditure related

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to research activities have to be met from external funding agencies. The college supports all the research activities with the available resource from PTA fund and management fund. At present, there is no provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research.

3.2.1 Financial Provisions to support student Research Projects

Students in the final year have to do a project work individually or collectively. Students who are doing the project in the college are given all the facilities available in the college. They are provided the laboratory and library facilities during off hours.

3.2.2 Inter-disciplinary Research

Most of the teachers are engaged in interdisciplinary research. The national seminars and extension activities organised in the college are of interdisciplinary nature.

 Department of Computer Applications has organised sensitization program on Computer for Kudumbasree (CDS) members of the Panchayat.  Department of Electronics has carried out a survey on power usage of the Panchayat and gave awareness to the people to reduce the power consumption.  Dr. Praveen N, Associate Professor of Electronics has done his PhD work in the personal authentication techniques using image processing of computer science discipline.  Dr. Saritha M, Assistant Professor of Electronics has worked in Spectroscopic analysis of Physics with the aid of Artificial Neural Networks  Dr. Ajitha R S, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications has done her PhD in Graph Theory of mathematics.  Dr. Reji A P, Assistant Professor of Electronics has completed her PhD in super resolution of images in the comaputer science discipline  Sri. Premlal P D, Associate Professor of Electronics is pursuing PhD work in the area of microwave radiation effects on living things  Sri. Harikrishnan P, Associate Professor of Computer Applications is doing PhD work in Medical Image Processing  Sri. Anil Kumar A C, Associate Professor of Computer Applications is carrying out the research work on image processing applications on plant crops  Smt. Rekha T K, Assistant Professor of Electronics has incorporated her research work in the field of Electronics, Mathematics and Physics  Smt. Veena M S is carrying out the research work in

3.2.3 Optimal use of equipments and research facilities of the institution

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Since the research activities of the departments do not need sophisticated equipments, the existing computer laboratory and the availability of laptops to all the teachers who are actively involved in the research serves the purpose of simulation and experimentation. As per the recommendations by the research committee of the college, laboratories and library are open during off hours. Laboratories are equipped with UPS and a centralised power back up is provided using 10 KVA generator. All the departments are facilitated with Internet and DTP facility with excellent power backup. The computers are up- to-dated with the latest version software and hardware.

3.2.4 Support for Research Projects

In the current XIIth Plan period, six minor projects have been applied and UGC has sanctioned all the projects as per the details given in 3.1.5. Even though the fund allotment under this head has not been initiated by the UGC, teachers have started the initial phase of the project work.

Minor project work undertaken by the faculty

Table 3.10 Minor Research project undertaken by the faculty

Year Total Total Name of Principal Grant Funding outlay Grant grant Investigator and Title sanctioned From To agency in received received of Project in Lakhs Lakhs till date Smt. Baby Girija B Image Processing 2015 2017 UGC 3.05 2.60 2.15 2.15 Based Traffic Control System Dr. Saritha M Super resolution of 2015 2017 UGC 5.15 4.85 4.75 4.75 multi frame images using ANN Dr. Reji A P Development of Directionlet Transform Based Single Image 2015 2017 UGC 3.4 2.75 2.05 2.05 Super Resolution Method for satellite Images Smt. Rekha K Nair 2015 2017 UGC 1.2 1.1 0.8 0.8 Role of Krishi Bhavan

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in Rural Development in Kerala with special reference to Idukki Sri. Manesh S Role of Kudumbasree in Women 2015 2017 UGC 3.15 1.1 0.8 0.8 Empowerment with special reference to Idukki District Smt. Veena M S Postcolonial Pessimism in Writing India: A 2015 2017 UGC 1.20 1.20 1.125 1.125 Study of Booker Prize winning Novels by Indians

3.3 Research Facilities

3.3.1 Research Facilities in the Campus

Since the college offers job-oriented degree programmes like BCA, BSc Electronics and BCom with Computer Applications, laboratory facilities are in unison with the latest technology. The UGC network resource centre is equipped with four computers with internet connection. All the departments are equipped with internet connectivity with Wi-Fi facility provided to faculty. The INFLIBNET facility will be available from the academic year 2015-16. A reprographic/copier center is functioning in the office to enable the students for printing their project report at low cost.

3.3.2 Institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities in the new and emerging areas of research

Every research opportunity noticed by the college authorities are discussed in the research committee and teachers are informed about it and are directed to take proper actions in applying for research projects. Teachers are encouraged to continue their research work of PhD by taking up minor and major research projects.

Since UGC funds are the main financial resource of the college, care has been taken to improve the infrastructure in library and laboratories to meet the demand

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in the advance topics of the subject.

3.3.3 Library/ information resource centre specifically for the researchers

The library of the college is updated annually with 5565 titles of text books. The Library subscribes to research journals and several technical magazines in the field of study. The UGC Network Resource Centre is equipped with 4 computers which provide latest information available in the Internet to students and researchers. The INFLIBNET facility will be available from the academic year 2015-16 onwards.

3.3.4 Collobarative Research.

The college does not have research facilities maintained by research institutes. Dr. Ajitha R. S, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications has worked in Indo- Slovenian Collaborative research Project entitled Metric Graph Theory and Graph Products during the year 2010-2013 with the DST, Govt. of India and Ministry of Science, education and Sports, Govt. of Slovenia.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 Research studies or surveys benefiting the community

Survey conducted on energy utilization in the households of the Rajakumari Panchayat by students of Electronics department in collaboration with the Kerala State Electricity Board gave awareness in energy conservation and environment protection.

3.4.2 Institutional Research Publications and Journals

Department of Business Administration has been publishing a research journal entitled Prajnanam-Journal of Business Studies since 2014. The Department of Electronics is publishing a magazine WAVES to introduce the latest trends in the field of Electronics and allied areas.

The proceedings of the national conferences and seminars are published by the concerned conference/seminar chair with ISBN.

The editorial board of the research journal Prajnanam consists of eminent

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researchers and academicians from various institutions. The composition of editorial board of Prajnanam is:

Chief Editor - Dr Hareesh N Ramanathan, HOD Management studies and research Toc- H Institute of Science & Technology, Arakkunnam, Ernakulam, Kerala

Editorial Board : Dr Biju Pushpan , HOD, Department of Business Administration SAS SNDP Yogam College, Sahodragiri, Chandanappally-Konni Road, Cherimukku, Konni, Pathanamthitta, Kerala 689691

Dr Sushan P K. Associate Professor in Business Administration, Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College. Baselios Mount, Piravom,, Kerala 686664

Dr Anilkumar V V, Associate professor, Postgraduate department of commerce NSS Hindu college Changanacherry.

Smt. Rekha K Nair, HOD, Department of Business Administration, NSS College, Rajakumari. (Staff editor)

The Editorial board of Waves magazine consists of following members:

Editorial Board: Dr. Praveen N, Head of the Department of Electronics (Chief Editor) Sri. Premlal P D, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics Smt. Baby Girija B, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Sri. Sunil Kumar K V, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics Dr. Saritha M, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Smt. Rekha T K, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Dr. Reji A P, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Sri. Arun S Nair, Technical Assistant, Department of Electronics

3.4.3 Publications by Faculty

Table 3.11 Publication matrix of the faculty

Name of Faculty a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Smt. Bindu Gopinath, Dept. of Business 2 - 2 Administration Sri. Rajesh M.G. Dept. of Business 2 1 1 Administration Dr.Ajitha R.S, Dept. of 12 12 -

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Computer Applications Sri. Bijukumar S.P, Dept. of Computer 1 - 1 Applications Sri. Manesh S, 3 1 2 Dept. of Commerce Smt. Deepa K Sidhardhan Dept. of 1 - 1 Commerce Dr. Praveen N, 5 5 - 4 3 Dept. of Electronics Dr.Saritha M., 3 1 2 2 1 Dept. of Electronics Dr. Reji A.P., 6 4 2 Dept. of Electronics Smt. Veena M.S, 6 3 3 Dept. of English

Legends: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed 1) international journals /conference proceedings 2) national journals/ conference proceedings c) Number of publications listed in International Database(for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index

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Details of individual faculty publications

Table 3.12 Faculty publications in International Journals/conference proceedings

Papers published in refereed International journals/ conference proceedings No. Author(s) Title Complete Reference of Journal Year Axiomatic Proceedings, Conference on Characterization of the Algorithms and Discrete Applied M. Changat, D. S. Median and Mathematics 1 Lekha, H. M. Mulder, Antimedian Functions 2015 Indian Institute of Technology, Ajitha. R. S. on Cocktail-Party Kanpur Graphs and Complete February 8-10, 2015 Graphs

Algorithms for the Remoteness Function, M.Changat, D. S. 2 and the Median and IJCSM (Accepted) Lekha, Ajitha.R.S. Antimedian Sets in `l1- Graphs.

Upperbound for Conf. proc. ICMCE_2013, VIT 3 Ajitha.R.S, M. Changat maximum remoteness 2013 Chennai, Vol II in arbitrary graphs

(AICWIC‘13) Proc. Published Image Restoration by International Journal of 4 Ajitha.R.S using Higher Order 2013 Computer Applications® (IJCA) Statistics 29-31

K.Balakrishnan, ARS MATHEMATICA M.Changat, Consensus Strategies 5 CONTEMPORANEA6 (2013) 2013 H.M.Mulder, for Signed Profiles 127–145 Ajitha.R.S

Axiomatic Discrete Mathematics, H.M.Mulder, Characterization of the Algorithms and Applications 6 K.Balakrishnan, Antimedian Function Vol. 4, No. 4 (2012) 1250054 2012 M.Changat, Ajitha.R.S on Paths and (20 pages) World Scientific Hypercubes Publishing Company

K.Balakrishnan, Almost self-centered Taiwanees Journal of 7 B.Bresar, M.Changat, median and chordal 2012 S.Klavzar, I.Peterin, Mathematics 16( 5) 1911-1922 Ajitha.R.S graphs

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K.Balakrishnan, Computing median and B.Brešar, M.Changat, 8 antimedian sets in Algorithmica 57(2), 207—216 2010 S.Klavžar, M.Kovše, median graphs Ajitha.R.S

B.Breˇsar, M.Changat, The periphery graph of Discussiones Mathematicae 9 2010 Ajitha.R.S, A.Tepeh a median graph, Graph Theory, 30 17—32

K. Balakrishnan, Simultaneous B.Brešar, M.Changat, embeddings of graphs 10 Networks, 56(2) 90—94 2010 S.Klavžar, M.Kovše, as median and A.R.Subhamathi antimedian subgraphs

K.Balakrishnan , Strongly distance- M.Changat , I.Peterin , European Journal of 11 balanced graphs and 2009 S.Spacapan, P.Sparl , Combinatorics 30 1048—1053 graph products Ajitha.R.S

K.Balakrishnan, On the remoteness B.Brešar, M.Changat, Discrete Applied Mathematics, 12 function in median 2009 W.Imrich, S.Klavar, 157 (18) 3679-3688 graphs M.Kovše, Ajitha.R.S

Customers Response To Mobile Number Research Journal of Commerce Vol 3, No 13 Manesh S, Portability with Special & Behavioral Science (RJCBS) 11(2014) Dr. V. G Letha Bai Reference to Vodafone Customers in Rajakad

Identification of spectral lines of Vol. 91, Saritha M., V P N Elseiver Microchemical Journal 14 elements using (2009) Nampoori artificial neural ISSN: 0026-265X 170–175 networks

Learning based Super- International Journal of Research M Saritha, V M Vol 2 Resolution of Binary and Reviews in Computer 15 Nandakumaran, V P N (2011) Images with Discrete Sciences Nampoori 358-363 Cosine ISSN: 2079-2557

Text Dependant Vol 75 No. Praveen N and Speaker Recognition International Journal of 16 5 (2010) Tessamma Thomas using MFCC features Computer Applications (IJCA) 31-39 and BPANN ISSN:0975-8887

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International Journal of Multifinger feature Vol 3, No. Advanced Computer Science Praveen N and level fusion based 17 and Applications (IJACSA) 11 (2012) Tessamma Thomas fingerprint U.S ISSN : 2156-5570(Online) 82-88 identification U.S ISSN : 2158-107X(Print)

Score Level Fusion International Journal of Vol. 6 No. Praveen N and Based Personal 18 Scientific and Engineering 1 (2015) 8- Tessamma Thomas Authentication Using Research (IJSER) 12 Fingerprint and Speech ISSN: 2229-5518

International Journal of Research Singularity Based Vol. 2 No. Praveen N and and Reviews in Computer 19 Fingerprint 5 (2011) Tessamma Thomas Sciences Identification 1055-1059 ISSN: 2079-2557 Praveen N and A Novel Approach for Proceedings of the Second Tessamma Fingerprint International Conference on Identification Based on Signal & Image Processing 20 Thomas 2009 Polygonisation of (ICSIP 2009) Singularities ISBN: 978-93-80043-26-5

Single Frame Image Volume1, Reji A P, Tessamma Super Resolution International Journal of Artificial Number 21 Thomas Using Learned Intelligence and Applications 4,(2010) Directionlets 17-27.

A Study of Using Different Wavelet International Journal on Recent Volume 4 A.P Reji , Tessamma 22 Basis on Single Image Trends in Engineering and (2010) 82- Thomas Super resolution with Technology 85 Learned Directionlets

Directionally adaptive International journal of 3(3) A.P Reji , Tessamma 23 Single image super Innovative Computing and (2010), Thomas resolution Applications 117–125

A Learning Based International Conference on June 21- 24 A.P Reji , Single Image Super Advances in Computer 22,(2010), Dr. Tessamma Thomas Resolution Method Engineering, Bangalore, 1048–1053 Using Directionlets The Emasculated Male The Journal for English Vol II, Issue IV 25 Veena M.S. Servant in Kiran Language and Literary Studies Desai‘s The ,ISSN 2249-216X October Inheritance of Loss and 2012, 15-

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Aravind Adiga‘s The 20 White Tiger.

Veena M.S. New Orientalism in The Criterion. Vol 26 Literature: A Critical ISSN 0976-8165). 4,Issue.II,

Overview April 2013 Gendering the Narrative: Indian A Quest for English Fiction and Gender Veena M.S. Masculinity: Balram‘s Accepted Discourse edited by Dr. 27 Life in Aravind for Nibeditha Mukherjee and Adiga‘s The White Pubication published by Cambridge Tiger Scholars, U.K (in Press)

Table 3.13 Faculty publications in national journals/conference proceedings

National journals/ conference proceedings No Complete Reference of Author(s) Title of paper Year . Journal Issues and solutions of 2012 Meaning of work life Balance and its 1. Bindu Gopinath Work- Life Balance applications Isbn:978-81-923134-3-6 EXPLORATIONS 2015 Strategic Human Capital 2. Bindu Gopinath Journal of Research Papers Management in Education ISSN2229-4783 Work Life Balance Among IT SJCET journal of 2014 3. Rajesh M.G. Employees in Kerala-Challenges and Engineering & Solutions Management Conf. Proceedings, National 10th Time series quantitative algorithm Biju Kumar Seminar on Innovations in &11th 4. for S.P, Rajesh S. intelligent systems, PP-31-- 2014 Stock market prediction 34 Conference organised by 2014 Role of Commercial Banks in Dept. of Business 5. Manesh S Economic Development of India Administration, N S S College Rajakumari, Marian International 2014 Challenges and Opportunities of 6. Manesh S. Institute of Management, Islamic Banking Kuttikkanam Deepa K The Impact of Financial Crisis on Nirmala College, 2010 7. Sidhardhan India Resilience Moovattupuzha Sree Ayyappa College, 2013 8 Dr. Praveen N Biometric Image Processing Eramallikara Dept. of Electronics, UGC and IETE

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BPC College, Piravom 2013 Image processing techniques for 9 Dr. Praveen N ,Dept. of Electronics, UGC Personal Authentications & IETE Chaired the Technical Sessions – 2012 Second National Conference on BPC College, Piravom 10 Dr. Praveen N Modern Trends in Electronic ,Dept. of Electronics, UGC communication and Signal & IETE Processing Sree Ayyappa College, 2013 Neural Networks and Applications in 11 Dr. Saritha M Eramallikara .Dept. of Image Processing Electronics, UGC and IETE BPC College, Piravom , 2013 12 Dr. Saritha M Introduction to Neural Networks Dept. of Electronics, UGC & IETE Department of Computer 2014 Applications, N S S college Study and analysis of learning based Rajakumari and KSCSTE, 13 Dr. Reji A.P super resolution techniques National seminar on innovations in intelligence system. National conference on 2015 advances in Digital signal Single image super resolution using and Image processing 14 Dr. Reji A.P learned wavelets- Block wavelet Department of Electronics method, ,MES college,Marampally ,UGC,IETE, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Reading 2013 The ―Other‖ Story: Emasculated 15 Literature in the Male Servants in Kiran Desai‘s The Veena M.S Contemporary Critical Inheritance of Loss and Aravind Paradigm, Bishop Moore Adiga‘s The White Tiger College, Mavelikkara UGC Sponsored National 2013 Seminar on ‗The Pleasure The Making of Chetan Bhagat, the 16 Veena M.S. Principles‘: Theorizing Youth Icon Popular Texts, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Kochi Whither Globalization?‘: A Study on edited volume on In Arundhati Roy‘s Globalization and Indian Press 17 Veena M.S The God of Small Things and Kiran Writing in English edited by Desai's The Inheritance of Loss Dr. Shivani Vashist

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Table 3.14 Papers presented in International and nations conferences

Papers presented in international conferences Sl. No. Author and Title Name and Place of Conference Year

Indo-Slovenia Conference on Graph Theory Dr. Ajitha R S and Applications (Indo-Slov- 1 Consensus strategies on 2013)Department of Futures Studies, weighted graphs 2013 University of Kerala Dr. Ajitha R S Indo-Slovenia Conference on Graph Theory Algorithms for remoteness and Applications (Indo-Slov- 2 function, median and 2013)Department of Futures Studies, 2013 antimedian sets on l1 graphs University of Kerala International Workshop on Graph Products: 2012 Dr. Ajitha R S Structure and Algorithms, 7th & 8th 3 Distance Balanced Graphs – February 2012, Department of Futures recognition algorithm Studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram International Conference on Recent Trends 2010 Dr. Ajitha R S in Graph theory and Coding theory 4 Graphs with Connected ICRTGC – 2010, (12-15, August 2010), Antimedians and Medians Cochin, Kerala. Dr. Ajitha R S Fifth Annual Instructional Conference of 2009 5 The Periphery Graph of a ADMA and Graph Theory Day V, June 8- median Graph. 10, 2009, Periyar University, Salem-11 Dr. Ajitha R S 2008 On the Median and ICDM 2008, Department of Mathematics, 6 Antimedian Subgraphs of University of Mysore, Mysore. Graphs Papers presented in national conferences No. Title Name and Place of Conference Year Dr. Ajitha R S National Seminar on Algebra, Analysis and Computing Remoteness Discrete Mathematics NSAADM-2008. 7 function in classes of graphs 2008 organized by Department of Mathematics, isometrically embeddable University of Kerala, into Hamming graphs

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UGC Sponsored National conference on Dr. Ajitha R S Convexity in Graph Theory: Recent 8 Median sets with respect to Developments, NCCG 2008, Department of 2008 weak contraction Mathematics St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kottayam.

Dr. Ajitha R S NSGC-2008 Department of Mathematics, 9 Strongly Distance Balanced St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, 2008 Graphs and Graph Products Kottayam, Kerala.

 Research awards received by the faculty

Dr. Ajitha R.S., Department of Computer Applications has been awarded UGC Research Award (2014-16) in Computer Science to take up research work at University of Kerala

 Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally

Dr. Saritha M has been actively involved in Research in the capacity of Reviewer for the IET Image Processing Journal. She has reviewed 6 research articles in the field of Image Processing

3.5 Consultancy

3.5.1 Strategies for establishing institute-industry interface

College-industry interface is established through various workshop organised in the college. The Department of Business has organised one day Workshop on Marketing & Brand Management in association with Eastern Condiments Limited Adimali.

3.5.2 Policy on Consultancy

Consultancy is given free of cost to start entrepreneurship and SSI units. Teachers and students are sensitized through various workshop organised by the Department of Business Administration. Department of Business Administration has given consultancy to start small scale business to Vismaya Textiles, Rajakkad and Hotel Sivamayam, Idukki.

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3.5.3 Encouraging consultancy

Teachers are encouraged to use the college resources to give consultancy. The laboratory facilities of the college may also be utilized to give any consultancy service. Services of the students are also utilized to give the consultancy.

3.5.4 Areas in Consultancy Service and income generated

 Department of Business Administration has given consultancy services to start a textile business, Vismaya Textiles at Rajakkad.  Consultation has been given to start the hotel, Sivamayam, Idukki by the Department of Business Administration  The consultation given so far has not generated any income to the college.

3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1 Institution-Neighborhood-Community Network for Good Citizenship, Service Orientation and Holistic Development of Student

All the Departments of the college imprinted its role in the extension activities to promote community service among students. Every department is insisted to do a community related outreach programs to sensitize and to enable the community. The Department of Computer Application has organised a training programme on computer for Kudumbasree members. The Department of Electronics organised a survey cum awareness programme in the panchayath on Energy conservation and power survey. The National Service Scheme unit of the college is providing a mid-day meal to the members of a nearby old-age home. Students and teachers of the Department of Electronics have been visiting the old-age home, Good Samaritan Mercy Home, Kulapparachal, in the past few years and providing the necessary groceries during the festival seasons.

3.6.2 Institutional Mechanism to Track Students’ Involvement in Activities which Promote Citizenship Roles

The institution gives full support to all the appeals made by the various government agencies for observing and activating the social movements. The National Service Scheme unit of the college is the common platform for the

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extension activities of the college. The two programme officers of the units ensure maximum student participation in all the activities of the NSS through attendance. Grace marks are given to the students who attend all the activities charted by the NSS. The entire campus supported the Run Kerala Run program to popularize the 35th National Games by participating in the mass run program from college to Kulapparachal town and back. In association with the Forest Department, National Service Scheme volunteers planted sapling in the entire campus.

3.6.3 Stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution

Based on the opinion and feedback taken from all the stakeholders and from the constructive directions from the staff council and PTA, many effective programs and steps are taken to improve the quality of the institution.

Each department of the college has the freedom and autonomy to plan and conduct the extension and outreach programmes. Besides this, several cells and National Service Scheme unit of the college charted and implemented several programmes. The NSS activities are carried as per the University guidelines.

 The NSS unit of our college regularly conducts a number of activities such as cleaning drives, various awareness programs, relief work, environmental protection programmes etc.  The NSS unit collect food from the students as well as from teachers and distribute it to the inmates of Good Samaritan Mercy Home, Kulapparachal twice in a week.  The NSS unit of the college conducted AIDS awareness program in association with Kerala State Aids Control Society (KSACS) .  A vegetable garden in maintained in the campus by the NSS unit.  Department of Computer Application has organised a training programme on computer for Kudumbasree members.  Department of Electronics organised a survey cum awareness programme in the panchayath on Energy conservation and power survey in association with Kerala State Electricity Board

3.6.4 Promotion of the Participation of Students and Faculty in Extension Activities

The college has a 200 members in 2 units of National Service Scheme (Unit No.

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KL05-065). Two young faculty members are in charge of the activities of the NSS units. The College promotes the activities of the students and faculty by providing food and accommodation for conducting camps, providing travelling allowances and duty leaves to faculty to participate in orientation programmes related to training. The University encourages the extension activities of students by giving grace mark to the deserving students who acquire necessary attendance in the NSS activities. The NSS program officers get the benefit during their promotion under career advancement scheme as it counts for annual performance indicator

3.6.5 Surveys undertaken to empower students

The Department of Electronics conducted a survey on energy consumption and given awareness to save power in the Rajakumari Panchayat during 2013-14. The venture was in collaboration with the Kerala State Electricity Board. Special awareness was given to the recent environmental pollution caused by the unsafe disposal of the compact fluorescent lamps (CFL).

3.6.6 Values and Skills Inculcated through Extension Activities

 Students have developed the skills in conducting surveys and analysing the survey outcomes  Social commitment has been refined, attitude towards aged and support less people have become gentle.  Teacher student relation in the college becomes more congenial and healthy.

3.6.7 Involvement of the Community and Participation in the Extension Activities

Every outreach and extension activity of the college has been implemented in coordination with the active participation of the local self Government bodies. Members of the local bodies, NGOs, political organizations are included in the committees formed for all the community services activity carried out by the college. Meetings of the beneficiaries are convened before the implementation of any outreach programmes to give awareness of the programme.

3.6.8 Constructive Relationships Forged with other Institutions for various Outreach and Extension Activities.

The NSS unit has association with the public health centre of the Panchayat which conducts awareness programmes during one day and ten day camps of

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NSS. Rajakumari Panchayat is cooperating in all the extension activities organised by the College. Relation Liaison with the nearby institutions helps the students of this college to attend placement drives at colleges like Marian College, Kuttikkanam and get placed in various multinational companies like Wipro, Infosys etc. Seminars, workshops and conferences conducted in the college are attended by teachers, students and researchers of nearby colleges like Pavanathma College, Murikkassery, Sanjo College, Mullakkanam, Rajakkad, Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Higher Secondary institutions like Govt. HSS, Rajakumari, Govt. HSS, Rajakad, Mar Basil HSS, Senapathy, SNVHSS, NR City, Christhujyothi Public School, Rajakad, St. Mary‘s HSS, Rajakumari etc.

3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 Institutional Collaboration with Research Laboratories

Teachers who are involved in research activities have collaborations with various Universities like University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University, Cochin University of Science and Technology. Dr. Ajitha R S has been part of the research collaboration with University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

3.7.2 Eminent Scientists/Academicians who contributed to National and Conferences organized by the College

Several eminent personalities and academicians have visited this hub of knowledge to share their views, ideas and research activities. They include:

Table 3.15 Details of eminent personalities visited the institution

Faculty Role Dr. N V Unnikrishnan, Keynote address, State Level Workshop on Director, School of Pure and Applied Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Electronics, organised by Dept. of Kottyam Electronics during 2014 Dr. Nibu A George, Assistant Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Professor, Baselious College, Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Kottayam Electronics, organised by Dept. of Electronics during 2014 Dr. Abdulla P, Associate Professor, Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Division of Electronics, CUGSE, Recent Trends in the emerging fields of CUSAT Electronics, organised by Dept. of Electronics during 2014 Dr. K Vasudevan, Professor Inauguration and Key note address, Two Emeritus, Dept. of Electronics, Day National Conference on Recent CUSAT Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015

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Dr. K J Vinoy, Associate Professor, Invited Talk, Two Day National Conference Department of Electrical Engineering, on Recent Advancements in Electronic IISc, Bangalore Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr. Jobin K Antony, Associate Invited Talk, Two Day National Conference Professor, RSET, Kochi on Recent Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr. Sethunadh R, Scientist, VSSC, Invited Talk, Two Day National Conference Thiruvananthapuram on Recent Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr.S. Maria John, (M.Com. Invited Talk in the national conference MBA,Ph.D), CPA College, organised by Dept. of Business Bodinayakanur Tamilnadu Administration, 2015 Dr.Benita, SVN College, Nagamalai Invited Talk in the National conference Puthukottai, Madurai. Tamilnadu organised by Dept. of Business Administration, 2015 Dr. Benjamin Mathew, BKVK. Resource person for National conference Idukki Kerala. 2015 organised by Dept. of Business Administration Dr.S. Maria John, CPA College, Resource person for National conference Bodinayakanur Tamilnadu 2014 organised by Dept. of Business Administration Dr Mary Grace Resource person National conference 2014 Associate Professor, JA college for organised by Dept. of Business women, Periyakulam, Administration Tamilnadu. Prof Samson Thomas, Associate Resource person National conference 2014 dean, Marian International institute of organised by Dept. of Business management Administration Kuttikkanam PO idukki. Kerala Dr. Raju G, Associate Professor and Keynote address, National Seminar on Head, Department of Computer and Innovations in Intelligent Systems during Information Sciences, Kannur 2014 University Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Advances in Signal and Image Processing, 2015 Dr. Suresha, Associate Professor, Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Department of Computer and Advances in Signal and Image Information Sciences, University of Processing, 2015 Mysore Dr. V. Kabeer, Head of the Invited Talk, National Seminar on Recent Department, Advances in Signal and Image Dept. of Computer Science, Processing, 2015 Farook College, Kozhikode., Kerala

Dr. A. Kannan, Department of Invited Talk, National Seminar on Computer Applications, KLN College Innovations in Intelligent Systems on 10th of Engineering, Pottapalayam, & 11th July 2014 Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu.

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Mr. R.Prasanna Kumar, Former Invited talk – ―A Seminar session on Asst. Professor, ADAMA Science and Internet Security ― 9th July 2014 Technology University, Ethiopia, ―Bitmap Indexing improvement possibilities in Data warehousing to handle various context of data Mr. Dileep, Access Academy, Invited talk ―Android Applications – Thodupuzha Development with Demo‖ on 18th February 2014 Mr. R. Pradeep Kumar. Invited talk - State level Workshop on Web Chief Operatting Officer, Technology and Industrial openings on 15th Consumerfed, Kerala March 2014 Mr. Aneesh V. Shivan Invited talk - State level Workshop on Web Sr. Software Engineer, Technology and Industrial openings on15th Xerox Services, India, March 2014 Info Park , Kochi. Prof. R. Murugan, Invited talk ―Internet Usage and Google M.E.S College, Marampally Applications‖ on 02 July 2013

3.7.3 Efforts of the Institution in Planning, Establishing and implementing the initiatives of the Linkages/Collaborations.

Teachers who have completed their PhD work are encouraged to take interdisciplinary research project works and also collaborative research with the various Universities. The research committee of the college has been entrusted with the task of giving timely information and help to the faculty and students to pursue research work.

3.7.4. An End Note on Research, Consultancy and Extension

Since the college has been elevated as a post graduate college during the academic year 2014-15, research activities and collaborations will be activated in its full pace in the coming years. Post graduate research departments with state- of-the art facilities are one of the objectives of this institution.

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CRITERION –IV

INFRASTRUCTURE & LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 PHYSICAL FACILITIES

4.1.1 Institutional Policy for creation and enhancement of infrastructure for Effective Teaching and Learning?

The staff of NSS College Rajakumari, esteemed NSS management together with the PTA resorts to the following procedure to keep pace with the academic progress of the institution. Each department and its staff identify the infrastructural needs for improving the existing facilities. The requirements are discussed in the college council. The IQAC also gives its recommendation to the principal. College principal places the recommendation of the college council and IQAC to the management .The managing committee assesses the requirements, identifies the priorities and executes them to improve the physical facilities for enabling the effective teaching and learning environment. The policies include

1. By requesting financial assistance from UGC

2. Utilizing financial assistance from college management.

3. Enabling PTA fund.

4. Requesting for Member of Parliament fund allocation

5. Proper utilization of government lab fund

6. Inviting the contribution of prosperous alumni.

4.1.2 Facilities available for

a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories etc.

Table 4.1 Details of facilities available S.No. Facilities Number 1 Classrooms 14 2 Department rooms 6 3 Principal‘s Room 1 4 Office Room 1

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5 Library Room 1 6 Reading room 1 7 Computer lab 3 8 Girl‘s room 1 9 Gymnasium 1 10 Records room 1 11 NSS room 1 12 Canteen 1 13 Classrooms with ICT 6 14 Vehicle parking shed 1 15 Network resource centre 1 16 Language Lab 1

Table 4.2 Details of facilities infrastructure available in the institution

Sl. No. Name Facilities number Computers 1 UPS 1 All in one copier 1 1. Principal‘s room LCD TV 1 Fax machine 1 10 Mbps internet connection Computers 2 UPS 1 Laser Printer/copier 1 2. Office 15 KVA Generator 1 Digital camera 1 Public Address system 1 Books 5600 Journals 7 Periodicals 28 INFLIBNET Applied Library 3. Bar code reader 1

Computers 5 Staff reference section  Student Reference section  Library software PALibs  Computers 46 Computer 4. 10 KVA UPS 2 Laboratory Laser Printer 2

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Scanner 1 44 Internet facility computers LAN connection 44 nodes LCD Projector 1 Computer 27 CRO 20 CRO(DSO) 2 Signal generator 35 UPS 2 Microprocessor kit 25 8051 Microcontroller kit 10 AVR Microcontroller kit 10 Electronics 5. Digital Trainer Kit 15 Laboratory DC power supplies 35 LCD Projector 2 OHP Projector 1 Computer 5 UPS 1 Standalone DMM 3

Computers 5

Head phone 5 Digital language ETNL software 1 6. Lab ETNL software 1

Table 4.3 Details of Department infrastructure

Department Facilities Name of the Department Facilities Number Computer 1 Scanner/printer 1 Computer Applications UPS 1 Internet connectivity 100 MBPs LCD Projector 1

Computer 1 Scanner/printer 1 Electronics UPS 1 Internet connectivity 100 MBPs

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Computer 1 Printer/scanner 1 Business Administration UPS 1 LCD Projector 1 Internet connectivity 100 MBPs computer 1 Printer/scanner 1 Commerce UPS 1 Internet connectivity 100 MBPs DVD player 1 English 2.1 channel sound system 1

Physical Education Computer 1 Printer With Scanner 1 LCD Projector 1

(b) Extracurricular activities –sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.

The college has a well equipped gymnasium with modern equipments which include:

Table 4.4 Infrastructure available in the Physical Education department

GYMNASIUM Sl.No. Equipment 1. High lat& Rowing pulley 2. Leg curl & Leg extension 3. Seated abdominal crunch 4. Squat machine & Standing calf raise 5. Reverse peck deck 6. Wrist curl machine 7. Competition weight set 8. Dumbbell stand 9. Dumbbells 10. Free weights 11. Weight stand 12. Electronic weighing machine

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Table 4.5 Indoor sports facilities

Indoor Sports facilities Sl. Material Number No 1 Caroms Board 2 2 Chess Board 5

Outdoor Sports facilities

The college has the following facilities for outdoor sports & games

1. Ground measuring 50m X 20m suitable for playing Kabaddi & Handball 2. Separate standard Volleyball court (22m X 12m) 3. Cricket training kit

The college also provides the following facilities

1. Play ground 2. Public address system 3. Music system 4. First aid kit 5. Water Purifier 6. Toilets

4.1.3 Planning of Infrastructure to keep up with Academic Growth and Optimum Utilization

The college makes use of its infrastructure optimally. The college has also augmented its infrastructure to keep pace with the academic development in various ways by providing

 A new building with classrooms , seminar hall and library block is proposed  Purchase of office and classroom furniture  Purchase of library books  Purchase of computers  Purchase of laboratory equipments  Purchase of audio visual aids  Wi-Fi internet connectivity  The facilities in the Gymnasium is made available to sports personnel on their request

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 Classrooms and playground are sometimes rented out at concessional rates and even free of costs for social organizations during weekends and holidays  The master plan is improved from time to time to keep pace with its academic growth.  New infrastructural developments are done in terms of new programs started.

AMOUNT SPENT DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Table 4.6 Details of Amount spent during last 4 years

Amount spent Sl.no New infrastructure introduced Source (Rs) 1 60 Lakhs UGC Construction of Ladies hostel 24 Lakhs (Management) 2 15 KVA Generator 2.35 Lakhs UGC 3 Public address system 2.64 Lakhs -do- 4 Speakers& microphones 96,362 -do- 5 Desk top PC 16.376 Lakhs -do- 6 Inverter and UPS 4.09 Lakhs -do- 7 Laser Printer 1.28 Lakhs -do- 8 Electronic LAB equipments 7.53 Lakhs -do- 9 Bench and desks 1.99 Lakhs -do- 10 Cupboard 44292 -do- 11 Journal rack 12940 -do- 12 Book shelves 59400 -do- 13 Library automation software 20000 -do- 14 DVD player 3604 -do- Coaching classes for entry into 15 29,900 -do- services for SC/ST students 16 Software 11,163 -do- 17 Sports Infrastructure Development 6.4 Lakhs -do- 18 Networking – Computer Lab 75,000 -do- 19 Computer Lab Furniture 1.122 Lakhs -do- 20 Multimedia Projectors 68900 -do-

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 To upgrade UG departments to PG and subsequently to research centers  To upgrade the laboratories in as per the needs and revision of the syllabus and curriculum  To build a new block for seminar hall, auditorium, classrooms and library

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 To provide ICT enabled facility in all classes  To build separate outdoor shuttle badminton court

The Master Plan of the College is shown in Figure 1.

4.1.4 Infrastructure Facilities for Students with Physical Disabilities

The principal ensures that the present facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities.

1. UG class rooms and laboratories are arranged in the ground floor 2. Internet facility is available in the computer lab which will enable them to refer online resources and materials 3. Drive-in class rooms are available. So it is not a physical constraint to a physically disabled person.

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4.1.5 Residential Facilities in the Institution

The college has hostel facility in the campus for 30 girl students. Inmates are provided with ample facilities. Inmates are provided with ample facilities for their comfortable stay. Enough number of toilets and bathrooms are made available to the inmates. The college hostel has a monitoring committee which includes principal, faculties and a matron appointed from outside the college. The committee visits the hostel frequently to ensure the smooth functioning. Since the hostel is in the campus the students can enjoy all the facilities in the campus like canteen, library, gymnasium, play ground etc., even during weekends. Hostel students are supplied with newspaper .First aid boxes are kept in the college hostel .In case of emergency students are taken to the nearby hospitals.

*Watch man is available in the campus

* There are facilities for purified drinking water in the college.

4.1.6 Common Facilities Available in the Campus

 Medical services are provided to the students of the college in alliance with the nearby Public Health Centre at Kuruvilacity.  The first aid box is available in the college  Medical camps and surveys are conducted by the NSS.  Health awareness classes are conducted for girl students.  Separate room for NSS  Canteen facility is available in the campus  Constant supply of safe drinking is available.  Health club is available in the campus for the staff and students.

4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE

4.2.1 Library Advisory Committee- Composition and Significant Initiatives

The college has a ‗Library Advisory Committee‘ consisting of

 Principal  Staff coordinator  Department heads  Librarian  One student member

The significant initiatives implemented by the committee are the following

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 Monitors the up keeping of the library and its timing.  Automation of the Library  Books and journal allocation on priority basis to various departments  Makes suggestions on the books to be purchased.  Ensures better utilization of available resources  Plans changes in lay out and space management

4.2.2 Facilities, Learning Resources, Specialised Services and Working Hours of Library

Total area of the library : 1000 Sq.ft

Total seating capacity - Reading section : 30

-Reference section : 10

Working time : 9 am-5 pm

 Library functions on all working days  For smooth functioning specific timing for the issue of books is maintained.

Layout of the library is given in Figure 4. 2

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4.2.3 Purchase and use of current titles and Journals

Details of books procured

Table 4.7 Library books procured during last four years

Amount Spent And Source YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2011 Source 2012 Source 2013 Source 2014 Source Special Special Text Books 22400 6,14,591 UGC 41606 200010 UGC Fees Fees Reference Books - - 48099 UGC - - - -

Journal/Periodicals - - 34927 UGC - - - -

E-Resource ------

Any other Specify ------

4.2.4 ICT and other tools deployed in Library

 OPAC : The facility to use the Online Public Access Catalogue has been provided in the library. Training on ―How to use OPAC for search‖ has been provided to the students.  Electronic resource management package for e-journals: INFLIBNET subscription is under process  Library website: The library does not have a separate website. It has been integrated in the website of the college.  In house/remote access to e-publications; Five computers with internet facility are available in the library.  Library Automation: Library automation completed. Library management software PALibs is used.  Total number of computers for public access:

Five

 Total number of printers for public access: One  Internet bandwidth /speed: 100 Mbps broad band -5 nodes

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 Institutional repository: The research articles of the staff, project work of students are available in the digital library.  Participation in resource sharing networks /consortia (like INFLIBNET):

INFLIBNET facility will be available in the next academic year 2015-16

4.2.5 Library functioning details

 Average number of walk-ins : 75  Average no of books issued/returned per day :60  Ratio of library books to students enrolled :11 : 1  Average no of books added during last three years : 1000  Average login to OPAC/ e-resources : -  Average no of e-resources downloaded or printed : -  Number of information literacy programs organized : nil  Details of weeding out of books and other materials : 10 Nos

Damaged books are kept hard bounded also

4.2.6 Specialized services provided by the Library

 Manuscripts : NIL  Reference : 50 books are available, Encyclopedia, Year book, Dictionaries, etc.  Reprography : Facility is provided in the library and office.  ILL(Inter library loan service) : NIL  Information Deployment and notification : Latest arrival of books is displayed in the library. Along with this the introductory catalogues are also displayed.  Download : download facility is available in the library  Printing : Students can take prints from the library at

Subsidized rates

 Reading list/bibliography compilation : Subject wise reading list is available.

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 In-house/remote access to e-resources : NIL  User orientation and awareness : Conducted for first year students every year  Assistance in searching data bases : The entire books are digitally catalogued and Searching is easy.  INFLIBNET/IUC facilities : INFLIBNET facility is not available now

4.2.7 Support provided by the library staff to the students and teachers

 Library access to all on all working days including vacation.  Library access to the hostel students and PG students during evening and holidays on request.  Books are arranged according to the subjects.  Library clearance is checked out by the administration before the issue of transfer certificates.  Newspapers, magazines and its relative back issues are properly maintained.  Reprographic facilities are available for the rarest copies.  Suggestions from students on new books are encouraged.  The library staff motivates and encourages students to visit the library daily.

4.2.8 Special facilities to the visually/physically challenged persons

Teachers and classmates browse the library and makes book available to such students based on their requirements.

4.2.9 Use of Library Feedback for Improving Services

A feedback register is kept in the library. The library committee frequently meets to discuss grievances and takes measures to improve the library service.

4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE

4.3.1 Computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution.

 Number of computers with configuration

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Table 4.8 Details of IT infrastructure

Lab/Dept/Offic Manufacturer Configuration Number e Acer Intel dual core 2 GB RAM 8 Acer Core i3 -4 GB RAM 15 Acer AMD Athlon- 1GB RAM 20 Computer Acer Core 2 duo- 2GB 1 Applications Lab Power Edge T110 Server 3.2 DELL 1 GHz 500 GB Laptop Core i5 320 GB 3 GB DELL 1 RAM Acer Intel dual core-2GB RAM 9 Electronic Lab Acer Athlon- 2 GB RAM 2

Acer AMD Core i3 -4 GB RAM 15 Electronics Acer Intel Celeron -2 GB RAM 1 Department UGC Network Acer Intel Dual core-2GB RAM 5 Resource Centre Business Administration Acer Intel Dual Core-2 GB RAM 1 Department Commerce Acer Intel Dual Core- 2 GB RAM 1 Department Acer Intel Core 2 Duo-2 GB RAM 1 Office Acer Intel Core i3-4 GB RAM 1 Physical Intel Core 2 Duo- 2 GB Education Acer 1 RAM Department

 Computer –student ratio : 1 : 8  LAN facility : 44 in computer lab of Computer Application Department  Licensed software : WINDOWS 7 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 Anti-virus -KASPERSKY ETNL language lab software Library software  Number of nodes/computers With internet facility : 68  Printer - LASER : 2 -Ink jet : 6 -Dot Matrix : 3

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 Scanner : 8  Bar code Reader : 1  UPS :10 KVA : 2 : 6 KVA : 1 : 3 KVA : 2 : 600 VA : 6

4.3.2 ICT Facilities Available to the Faculty and Students on the Campus

All the Departmental rooms are connected with BSNL broadband facility with Wi-Fi enabled. All faculty members can avail internet facility in their departmental rooms, library and in the computer laboratories. Students have access to internet both in the library and departments.

4.3.3 Institutional Plans and Strategies for Deploying and Upgrading the IT Infrastructure Facilities

 The college upgrades the IT infra-structure and associated facilities every year as per the requirements by utilizing UGC fund.  Additional requirements are fulfilled by the management and PTA.  The departments can forward their requests to the principal for upgrading the IT facility.  The institution plans to make the campus a Wi-Fi enabled one.  Deployment of computers is done on a need basis.

4.3.4 Provisions made in the annual budget for procurement, up gradation, deployment and maintenance of the IT Infrastructure

An annual budget for procurement, up gradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories is shown. The grant received from UGC is utilized for the procurement of computers and accessories. Deployment of computers is done on need basis. Funds available in the college are used for maintenance of computers and other related accessories.

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Table 4.9 Details of fund utilized for procurement , upgradation and deployment

YEAR TOTAL FUND UTILIZED PROCUREMENT UPGRADATION DEPLOYMENT

2010- 11 11.63 Lakhs NIL 11.63 Lakhs 2011- 12 15.3 Lakhs NIL 15.3 Lakhs 2012- 13 1.00889 Lakhs NIL 1.00889 Lakhs 2013- 14 10490 NIL 10490

4.3.5 Institutional efforts to Facilitate Extensive use of IT resources, Computer – aided Teaching/learning Materials by its staff and students?

 All departments are provided with computers and internet facility.  All departments are provided with teaching aids like LCD projectors. So it facilitates computer aided teaching, conducting seminars etc.  Printing, scanning and photocopying facility is provided for the students and staff.  Training is imparted to the students in power point presentations and e-resource use.

4.3.6 Student-centric Teaching-learning Process

The use of ICT has made the teaching/learning process students-centric. The smart boards, projector and other audio visual aids have complemented the traditional lecture method and have resulted in making teaching-learning interactive. The students make use of Internet resources for assignments, seminars and project works.

ICT enabled classrooms provide access to world wide information resources and provide the most cost effective means for bringing the world into the class room.

Teachers use as well as encourage the students to use LCD projectors, DVDs, on-line resources and Power point presentations. This places the student at the centre of the teaching –learning process.

4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES

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4.4.1 Optimal Allocation and Utilization of Available Financial Resources for Maintenance of Facilities

 Since most of the courses are technical and related to Computer technology our faculty trains a team student to cater the needs of hardware as well as software repairs.  Major repairs are done by professional agencies.  The expenditure is maintained by management‘s financial assistance and PTA fund.  Few systems are maintained under AMC  Every year, before the preparation of the annual budget, the heads of the departments are asked to submit the details regarding maintenance requirements.  Principal on consultation with the management prepares the budget for the year.  The budget positions are optimally allocated on the basis of priority.

FUNDS UTILIZED FOR MAINTENANCE

 Buildings Mostly done by management fund

 Furniture Done by management fund and PTA fund

 Equipments maintained with management and PTA fund

 Computers Done with the help of management and PTA fund

 Plumbing &Wiring Done by management fund and PTA fund

 Gardening Done by management fund and PTA fund

 Vehicles NIL

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Expenditure incurred for maintenance of the College for the past four years

Table 4.10 Expenditure in connection with maintenance of the college

Maintenance Work Source Amount Erecting of college boundary wall Management Fund 40 Lakhs during 2012-13 Painting and maintenance work of the Management Fund 2.77 Lakhs college building 2014-15

4.4.2 Institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment

 The management and principal frequently inspect the college building and other facilities.  Infrastructural maintenance such as electrical, furniture, plumbing and equipment repairs are done when ever required.  Faculty members and students and students can present their requirements through their respective HODs.  The heads of departments take care of the departmental equipments ,computers and furniture  Low Budget activities are immediately carried out by the principal by utilizing college fund.

4.4.3 Calibration and Other Precision Measures for the Equipment/Instrument

 Electronic equipments, computers etc. are repaired as and when necessary.  Batteries of UPS are maintained once in three months.  Generator is serviced according to the usage in hours.  Most of the major repairs and maintenance are done during vacations so it does not affects the academic process

4.4.4 Major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment

 All the Laboratories ,college office, and general library are provided with sufficient UPS back up  Laboratories are equipped with stabilizers to arrest power fluctuations.  Entire building is connected to 15 KVA generator set.  Hot and cold safe drinking water is made available by means of RO plant.

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 College has its own well for its water requirements.  College has an external water connection from the panchayat bodies for the smooth and intermittent water supply.  Rain water harvesting is done in the campus for meeting water scarcity.

4.4.5 An End Note on Infrastructure Resource  College is waiting to submit the proposal for an indoor stadium to the UGC  College has a mechanized grass cutter so that cost effective and fast campus cleaning is possible

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CRITERION V:

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

5.1.1 Prospectus and Handbook

Our institution publishes revised and updated handbook every academic year. It provides information about the annual working pattern of the college. Through this document the students can avail information about rules and regulations of the institution, various courses offered, academic working days etc

5.1.2 Financial Assistance Received by Students from Government and other Agencies

Different types of scholarship and free ship schemes introduced by central and state governments are made available to the students on time by the institution. More than 82 % of students have availed fee concession under SC/ST/OEC/OBC and low income class during the past four years. The following are the main scholarships and free ships disbursed among the students.

Financial support for students for the last four years

Table 5.1 Financial support to students in terms of fee concession

No. of Tuition Special Examination Year Students Source fee fee fee benefitted 2011- 5,34,510 2,38,386 3,36,070 480 Harijan 12 Welfare Department 2012- 7,94,000 3,52,249 3,57,000 412 -do- 13 2013- 8,21,000 3,92,751 3,80,800 425 -do- 14 2014- 84,800 59,455 52,550 479 -do- 15# Total 22,34,310 10,42,841 11,26,420 1796 -do- # For the year 2014-15, only funds of 62 students have been released by the Government. Remaining funds for 417 students are sanctioned and yet to be released by the Harijan Welfare Department of Government of Kerala.

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5.1.4 Support Services available for Specific Classes

 Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections

Central and State Government scholarships are provided to SC/ST and OBC (KPCR scheme) students. Remedial classes are also conducted for academically weak students by teachers of the college without any remuneration. Special coaching is provided for competitive exams like Banking, Railway sector and Private sector under the aegis of UGC Sponsored ―Entry into Services‖. The UGC fund availed and distributed among students during the XIth plan is as follows:

Table 5.2 Financial Support to Students

UGC XIth Plan Head Amount in Lakhs Stipend for Economically backward Students 3.7 Conveyance for Economically backward Students 1.2 Total 4.9

For the past four years following are the fee concession availed by the SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections of the college  Students with physical disabilities

Special care and facilities are provided for students with physical disabilities in the class rooms and during examinations including extra time, separate room and scribe. Laboratories are built in the down floors with availability of online resources in all labs.

 Students to participate in various competitions/National and International

The institution motivates students to participate in various State, University and intercollegiate competitions. Expenses to participate in the competitions are partly borne by the college. Expert trainers are arranged at the expense of the college to provide coaching to students in the University level competitions which add to their scope of winning prizes in various competitions. Our Taekwondo team is being trained by experts in the field for the past 4 years.

 Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.

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A well-equipped Health and Fitness Centre is functioning in the college under the auspices of the Physical Education Department. First Aid boxes are available in NSS office and Physical Education department. In case of emergencies, the services of the nearest Health Centre or hospital (only one and half kilometers away from the institution) are availed of to provide medical assistance to the students.

 Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams

The Career Guidance Cell, with the help of UGC funds, provides coaching classes for SC/ST/OBC /Economically Backward students for various competitive exams including PSC, Bank clerical examinations, UPSC, SSC etc. Several participants are benefited by this programme. Career Guidance and Placement Cell also conducts programmes which enable students to appear for competitive examinations. Funds availed and utilized under UGC scheme during the XIth plan period for arranging entry into services classes is as follows:

Table 5.3 Amount Spent for Coaching classes for entry into services

Amount availed and Utilized UGC Plan Head in Lakhs Coaching Classes for entry into services 2.55 for SC/ST/OBC and other eligible students

 Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)

The Department of English ensures the development of communication skills in English among the students. This department has a well-structured curriculum that is tailor made to improve the communication skills of the students. The department offers a bridge course at the beginning of the academic year to the freshers and remedial coaching classes for students who are weak in English. The department makes use of audiovisuals aids and the language lab for this purpose.

Since computer based courses are offered in the curriculum, computer literacy is ensured for all the students in the department. Moreover, add on courses are also conducted to supplement additional skills in software packages, presentation software etc. A language lab has been functioning in the UGC network resource centre which conducts add-on course on developing communication skills under the auspices of Department of English.

1. Signal and Image Processing laboratory practices using MATLAB by Dr.

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Praveen N and Dr. Saritha M 2. Computer Based Presentation Techniques conducted by Smt. Baby Girija B 3. MATLAB programming by Dr. Reji A P 4. Website designing using PHP.. Mr. Biju kumar SP 5. Computer Hardware ASssembling ..Mr, Harikrishnan P 6. Cyber Laws Anil Kumar AC

 Support for “slow learners”

Every department of this institution provides additional coaching classes for slow learners. These are conducted by the departments concerned after regular scheduled working hours. To improve the academic quality of slow learners, a new scheme - ‗Scholar Support Programme‘- has been introduced recently by the Collegiate Education Department which is running efficiently and effectively

 Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business house etc.

Special trips are arranged to visit industrial, academic, places of historical importance.

Department of Electronics has conducted trips for final year students as follows:

Table 5.4 Details of trips organised by department of electronics

Year Trip organised to 2010-11 Mysore, Wynad , Kozhikode, Kodaikanal 2011-12 Kanyakumari, Kovalam

 Publication of student magazines

Every academic year, the college union publishes a student magazine. The editorial board includes staff editor, student editor, staff and student representatives. This annual publication provides opportunity to the students to express their creativity and ideas. Apart from this, the departments and the NSS unit of the institution also publish manuscript magazines and wall magazines.

Department of Business Administration has been publishing a research journal

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entitled Prajnanam-Journal of Business Studies since 2014. The Department of Electronics is publishing a magazine WAVES to introduce the latest trends in the field of Electronics and allied areas.

The proceedings of the national conferences and seminars are published by the concerned conference/seminar chair with ISBN.

5.1.5 Efforts to Facilitate Entrepreneurial Skills

An Entrepreneurship Development Club has been functioning in the college under the Business Administration Department to develop the entrepreneurial skills of the students. Students are given workshops, seminars and special trainings to improve their entrepreneurial skills employability and life skills. The following programs were arranged to attain this purpose:

1. Seminars on different types of industries 2. Industrial visits 3. Digital Photography workshop 4. Language Laboratory sessions 5. Survey to get the power map of the village 6. Marketing the food products made by the campus community during Onam

5.1.6 Policies and strategies to promote participation of students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities

The college promotes the active participation of the students in various co- curricular activities. The activities of various clubs and cells enrich the participation of students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

1. Sports & Games: The Department of Physical Education is actively involved in inspiring young boys and girls of the institution to participate in sports and games. The Department has excellent infrastructure such as fitness centre, gymnasium, etc. By utilizing these facilities students ensure participation at district, university and state level competitions.

2. Arts & Cultural activities: Various cultural activities such as the Arts Festival and College Day Celebrations and programmes under different departmental associations organized by the democratically elected college union ignite the talents among the students.

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3. Debate, Quiz, Discussion: Competitions like debate and quiz are conducted by the departments, NSS unit and Women‘s Cell. These programmes facilitate students to express their views and ideas. The academic seminars and workshops also offer a platform for debates and discussions.

4. Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations: The student participants in extra-curricular and sports activities who miss the internal exams are given additional chances to write the exams. Remedial coaching is provided to them to enable them to make up for the classes they missed on account of their participation in competitions outside the college.

5. Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials : The institution greatly encourages the participation of students in sports and games.The institution provides reservation according to the university rules for admission to sportspersons. Annual sports events are conducted and the winners in various events are awarded with certificates and other prizes. Sportspersons are encouraged to participate in events conducted elsewhere by other colleges and agencies. Sports equipment of the institution has been upgraded using the funds received from the UGC. A well-equipped gymnasium and fitness centre has also been set up using the UGC fund. The students who stay back for sports practice are provided with refreshments.

5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exams

The Career Guidance Cell conducts seminars and lectures to enhance the employment potential of the students. The coaching for Entry into Services provides coaching classes for various competitive exams including bank tests, PSC tests etcAs the college has only just started a Post Graduate programme, training for examinations such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET is not conducted in the classrooms. However, students are oriented towards such examinations through classroom discussion and interaction. Books and other reading materials for all these competitive examinations and quality jobs are provided to the students for their reference in the library. It is worth mentioning that many students who completed their graduation from our college have qualified NET, SET and other competitive examinations.

5.1.8 Counseling services are to the students

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Students are given counseling in all matters—be it academic, personal, career or psycho-social--- by their class tutors. Apart from this, 12 faculty members who act as mentors for the 60 students covered under the ‗Walk with a Scholar‘ and ‗Scholar Support Programme‘ devote around six hours a month to each of these students, offering guidance and counseling to them. Moreover, the NSS and Women‘s Cell of the institution organize classes by doctors and psychologists to help the students.

5.1.9 Career Guidance and Placement Services

To enhance the employment potential of the students, the Career Guidance and Placement Cell is providing support to the students in many ways. The Cell functions under a faculty coordinator, appointed by the college council. The Cell conducts career guidance programmes to enlighten the students about the job market and the necessary skills for employability. Personality development programmes, skill development programmes and interview techniques are also provided by the cell. The students are made aware of the employment opportunities and vacancies that arise in various organizations through the notice board and through the departments. Students are also directed to the respective institutions and firms if the recruitment is conducted outside the campus. The details of programmes conducted by the Career Guidance and Placement Cell are given below:

Table 5.5 Details of career guidance programmes organised

Number of Year Name of Programme students attended Orientation programme 100 Mock interview 80 2012-13 Group discussion 50 Campus recruitment 100 Orientation Programme 100 Skill Development 80 2013-14 Marketing 50 Career Guidance 100 Campus Recruitment 110

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Orientation Programme 100 Career Guidance 100 CV Preparation 100 2014-15 Group Discussion 100 Interview Techniques 100 Marketing 50 Campus selection 120

The following is a list of recruitment through placement drives:

Table 5.6 Details of placement drive

No. of students Year Name of the firm Total selected Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 9 Muthoot Fincorp 5 2010-11 24 Xtend Technologies 5 NU Core Software Solutions 5 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 10 Muthoot Fincorp 3 Misha Holidays 2 2011-12 Xtend Technologies 4 30 Dronacharya Electronic systems 3 NU Core Software Solutions 4 Caxita Tech Solutions 4 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 10 Misha Holidays 2 Muthoot Fincorp 2 2012-13 Xtend Technologies 4 28 Dronacharya Electronic Systems 3 NU Core Software solutions 3 Caxita Tech Solutions 4 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 13 WIPRO 2 Misha Holidays 2 Xtend Technologies 2 2013-14 Saffron Technologies 1 38 PN Junction Lab 1 ASAP 13 NU Core Software solutions 2 Caxita Tech Solutions 2

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INFOSYS 2 Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd 19 Misha Holidays 2 Xtend Technologies 3 2014-15 PN Junction Lab 1 47 ASAP 6 Saffron Technologies 1 NU Core Software Solution 4 Caxita Tech solutions 3 WIPRO 6

Table 5.7 Placement details – Department Wise

PLACEMENT CELL- DEPARTMENT WISE SELECTION NO. OF YEAR DEPARTMENT STUDENTS Business Administration 8 Commerce 6

2010-2011 Electronics 5 Computer Applications 5

Business Administration 8 Commerce 7 2011-2012 Electronics 7 Computer Applications 8 Business Administration 8 Commerce 6 2012-2013 Electronics 7

Computer applications 7 Business Administration 10 Commerce 8 2013-2014 Electronics 11 Computer applications 10 Business Administration 15 Commerce 9 2014-2015 Electronics 12 Computer Applications 11

5.1.10 Student Grievance Redressal Cell

A Students‘ Grievance Redressal Cell has been functioning in the college for the past many years. The Cell essentially functions at two levels. The first level of

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the Grievance Redressal Cell in place is at the department level. Students can approach their tutors or class teachers with their grievances. If unresolved, the teacher will direct them to the Head of the department. In most cases, a solution is arrived at with the class teacher and the HOD having an open discussion with the student. If the grievance is still not redressed in the department, it will be taken to the next level comprising of the College Council headed by the Principal. The grievances reported and redressed during the last four years include

a. Improving the toilet facility and construction of more toilets. b. Providing internet facility in the campus. c. Solving conveyance problem of students.

5.1.11 Institutional Provisions for Resolving Issues Pertaining to Sexual Harassment

The women cell, grievance cell and the Anti-ragging Cell address issues of girl students on eve-teasing, molestation, indecent behavior, etc. A group of lady teachers too check misbehaviors towards girl students, especially to rule out any chance of sexual harassment. The Women‘s cell of the college conducts seminars and awareness classes for students on the issue.

5.1.12 Anti-Ragging Committee An Anti-Ragging Cell is effectively functioning in the college. The details of the cell are displayed on the notice board. Seminars and awareness classes against ragging and legal awareness classes on the severity of such criminal offenses are conducted under the auspicious of the Cell every year. The cell functions regularly and no ragging case have been reported during the last four years.

5.1.13 Welfare Schemes  Remedial Classes for slow learners (No Fee charged)  Book Bank for meritorious and needy students  Blood donors forum  Placements and Counseling  Personality Development seminars by department associations and alumni  Canteen to provide meals and refreshments at subsidized rates.  Reprographic facility at discounted rates.

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who pass out from the institution. The alumni meet annually at their convenience. Special meetings are also convened as and when the need arises. The alumni actively support our efforts for raising funds for the developmental projects of the college. Representatives of the alumni are invited for the programmes conducted in the college.

Details regarding alumni support for development

Department of Electronics  Organised alumni interaction to motivate and inspire students  A lecture series entitled GURUDAKSHINA:Organised many lecture sessions and workshops by prominent alumnus under this banner. Given below are the some of the GURUDAKSHINA programs

1. Leadership Training by Mr. Jinu Thomas during the academic year 2011 2. Remote Sensing by Mr. Arun Kumar during the academic year 2012 3. Computer Assembling by Mr. Sethumadhavan S during the academic year, 2012 4. Embedded System Training by Mr. Sethumadhavan S during the academic year 2013 5. Career in Defence by Capt. Rajesh C S during the academic year 2015 6. Digital Photography workshop by Dr. Ullas G Kalappura and Mr. Rajesh T R during the academic year 2015

5.2 Student Progression

Table 5.8 Student progression

Student progression Percentage B.Sc Electronics UG to PG 53% Employed 2011-12- 19 %  Campus selection 2012-13- 20 % 2013-14- 34 % 2014-15- 27 %

 Other than campus recruitment 30 %

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UG to PG 45% Employed 2011-12- 14 %  Campus selection 2012-13- 19 % 2013-14- 17 % 2014-15- 32 %

 Other than campus recruitment 24%

B.Com UG to PG 30% Employed 2011-12- 24 %  Campus selection 2012-13- 17 % 2013-14- 22 % 2014-15- 23 %

 Other than campus recruitment 40%  Entrepreneurship/selfemployed 35%

B.C.A UG to PG 60.86% Employed 2011-12- 21 %  Campus selection 2012-13- 20 % 2013-14- 22 % 2014-15- 23 %

 Other than campus recruitment 2011 - 39.53% 2012 - 28.95% 2013 - 17.14% 2014 - 15.9 %

5.2.1 Details of Pass Percentage

Refer Table 2.8

5.2.2 Promotion of Student Progression to Higher Level of Education/ Employment

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The Career Guidance and Placement Cell are actively functioning in the college and acts as a centre for identifying job opportunities and higher education facilities. Students are informed of the higher education institutions and application procedures. Notification of admission to premier institutions is displayed on the notice board and students are encouraged to apply for admission. As a result, our students have gained admission in universities like Cochin University of Science and Technology and Mahatma Gandhi University.

5.2.4 Special Support Provided to Students at Risk Failure and Drop out

Many of the students of this institution belong to the financially and educationally weaker sections of the society. The institution has a system of entrusting a tutor for each class to provide academic and personal mentoring and counseling to the students. Remedial Coaching is provided to the potential drop-outs. The recently introduced ‗Scholar Support programme‖ and ―Walk with a Scholar ―programme have contributed significantly to the enhancement of academic performance by providing personalized support to the students.

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 Range of Sports, Games, Cultural and other Extracurricular Activities Available to Students

Sports & Games

The Physical Education Department identifies the sporting talents of the students and imparts training and supports them. The institution conducts Annual sports meet and competitions in games such as Cricket, Football, Volleyball and Kabbadi. The department also provides training in Taekwondo. A fitness centre also functions under the Physical Education Department.

Cultural and Extracurricular activities

The college encourages extracurricular activities at various levels, namely the college Union, the departments, the department associations and the clubs. The College Unionconducts various competitions during the Arts Festival and many programmes during the College Day Celebrations, thereby proving the students a platform to showcase their talents. Interclass and interdepartmental competitions conducted under the banner of the department associations also provide students with opportunities to exhibit their talents. Induction programme Fresher‘s Day,

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Farewell Party, Onam and Christmas celebrations—all these events also open up avenues for students to explore and exhibit their artistic abilities.

Promotion, participation and execution of all sports & games and cultural activities are ensured by chalking out a Programme Calendar for the same and incorporating it in the Academic Calendar well in advance.

5.3.2 Major Achievements by students in the past four years in sports

2012-13

 Dipu Aniyan, our IInd B.Com. student participated in the MG University intercollegiate Body Building championship at Maharajas College, Ernakulam and became Third runner up. He also won first in Iddukki district Body Building championship.  Roshan James our IIIrd B.Sc. student participated in the MG University intercollegiate Wrestling championship at SJCET, Pala. He was runner up in Iddukki district Wrestling championship.

 Kiran T Joseph II B.Sc -Mahatma Gandhi University champion in Taekwondo and achieved first in Idukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship.  Jaise Jose II BCA won Bronze in Mahatma Gandhi University Taekwondo Championship. He also won Bronze in Kerala state Taekwondo Championship.  Fiyona George, II BBA won Silver in Mahatma Gandhi University Taekwondo Championship and stood first in Idukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship. She has also Participated in Kerala state Taekwondo Championship.  Athira MA, I B.Com won the Bronze in Mahatma Gandhi University Taekwondo Championship and stood first in Idukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship. She has also participated in Kerala state Taekwondo Championship.  Dipu Aniyan, I B.Com, fourth in Mahatma Gandhi Univesity Best Physique Championship. He was also placed first in Idukki Dist. Best Physique Championship.  Roshan James , III B.Sc has participated in MG University wrestling Championship and he was the runner up in Idukki dist. wrestling Championship.  Basil Jacob, III B.Sc, was the Runner up in Idukki dist. wrestling Championship.

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2013-14

1. Kiran T Joseph III B.Sc - participated in the All India Inter University Taekwondo Championship held at Chennai, representing MG University. - MG University champion in Taekwondo- 2013-14 - First - Iddukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship-2013 2. Athira PB III BSc - participated in the All India Inter University Taekwondo Championship held at Chennai, representing MG University. - MG University champion in Taekwondo- 2013-14 - First - Iddukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship-2013 3. Ashil PJ I BCA - participated in the All India Inter University Taekwondo Championship held at Chennai, representing MG University. - MG University champion in Taekwondo- 2013-14

MEDAL WINNERS IN MAHTMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

1. Kiran T Joseph III BSc Gold 2. Athira PB III BSc Gold 3. Ashil PJ I BCA Gold 4. Rahul Babu I BSc Silver 5. Fiyona George III BBA Bronze 6. Vidya P Ravi I BCom Bronze 7. Arun C Binoy I BBA Bronze

KABADDI(GIRLS) TEAM WHICH WON FOURTH PLACE IN THE MG UNIVERSITY KABADDI CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Fiyona George III BBA 2. Neethu Mathew III BBA 3. Soniya CM III BCom 4. Athira M Nair II BCom 5. Athira MA II BCom 6. Anjana Susan II BSc 7. Jomcy Joy II BBA 8. Aswathy Ramesh I BBA 9. Vidhya P Ravi I BCom

Medal winners in Idukki Dist. Taekwondo Championship

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Senior Girls 1. Athira M Nair II BCom Gold 2. Athira PB II BCom Gold 3. Fiyona George III BBA Gold 4. Athira Ashok II BBA Silver 5. Neethu Mathew III BBA Silver 6. Athira MA II BCom Silver 7. Nimmy John II BCom Silver 8. Soniya CM III BCom Bronze 9. Vishnupriya G III BCA Bronze 10. Rajimol Rajan II BSc Bronze

Senior Boys 1. Kiran T Joseph III BSc Gold 2. Abin Varghese III BSc Silver 3. Basil John III BBA Silver 4. Shyam KS II BCom Silver 5. AbhilashChandran III BSc Bronze 6. Anandhu K Sha III BSc Bronze 7. Lijo Jose III BSc Bronze

5.3.3 Feedback from Graduates and Employers for Quality Improvement

The departments of the institution collect feedbacks from students, alumni, parents, peers and from employers. The College council looks into these feedbacks and based on the suggestions in the above feedbacks, improvements are made.

5.3.4 College Magazine and other Publications in the Institution

The college union publishes a college magazine annually. Besides this, the student associations of every department and the NSS unit of the institution periodically bring out manuscript magazines and wall magazines.

The Department of Electronics has been publishing a technical magazine titled Waves since 2004.

5.3.5 Student Council and Other Bodies with Active Student Representation

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The college has a College Union elected by the student community on parliamentary basis as per the directives of the State Government, University, and the High court of Kerala. The Principal appoints a Returning Officer from the teachers after the election dates are announced by the university. The Returning officer publishes the Electoral Roll and issues the notices regarding the dates of nomination, withdrawal and election. The whole college machinery is involved in the election processes of filing of nominations, voting, sorting, counting of votes and the declaration of the results.

Two representatives, one male and another female, are elected from each class by secret ballot. These elected class representatives form the Electoral College from which the executive body of the Student Council. The Student Council consists of There are two- lady representatives in addition to a vice- chairman, which is also reserved to women candidates.

The Student Union organizes general programmes like the College Arts festival and the Annual Sports Meet.The students who are selected to participate in the university competitions are trained, helped and accompanied under the leadership of the Union. The college publishes an annual student magazine also on behalf of the Student Union. In addition to the fund allotted by the university from the fees collected from students for the activities of the college union and the publication of the college magazine, a separate fund is kept aside by the college to aid the Student Union activities. The fund is raised from the subscriptions made by the students, contribution from the Management, allocation from PTA fund, etc.

5.3.6 Academic and Administrative bodies with Student Representation

There are a number of bodies in the college with student representatives. They are

a. College Union b. IQAC c. Women‘s Cell d. College Magazine Editorial Board e. NSS f. Department association Executive Committee g. Executive Committee of various clubs

5.3.7 Networking with Alumnae and Former Faculty of the Institution

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The institution has an active alumni association. The college convenes regular meetings of the alumni association and they actively participate in various activities of the college. Alumni associations sponsor academic seminars and other programmes. The college also invites the former faculty members of the institution for various functions and keeps in touch with them.

5.3.8. An End Note on Student Support and Progression

The college is located in a relatively remote and rural hilly area with few colleges in the area. The institution and its management is sincerely committed to improving the academic standards of our students. With the view of improving our infrastructure and thereby supporting our students academically, we have submitted proposals for various student support programme to the UGC and received Rupees 154.29116 Lakhs as funds from the UGC which has helped us a great deal in upgrading our infrastructure. We also offer various add-on programmes to improve the academic standard of our students.

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CRITERION VI:

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 Vision, Mission and Distinctive Characteristics of the Institution in Addressing the Needs of the Society

Vision of the College

To uplift the socio-economic backwardness of this area by providing job-oriented free education in new generation programmes like Electronics, Computer hardware and Software, Business administration and Commerce and to equip the stakeholders competent and hardworking to survive the challenges in the present competitive world.

Mission of the College

Objectives of the College

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6.1.2 Role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its quality policy and plan

The college is managed by Nair Service Society and runs in accordance with the instructions of Department of Collegiate Education under Government of Kerala. The principal collects necessary information directly from the Collegiate Education Department and organizes activities as per the requirements and implement them effectively at institutional level.

Staff council of the college is the policy making body of the college. In coordination with the various departments and staff council, the college plans and implements various academic and extension activities of the college. Well- qualified faculty members organize individually many research and extension activities with the active involvement of fellow teachers and students. Quality improvement programmes are organised in the department as well as in the college level to explore the new frontiers in the subject and to get additional skill in the demanding area. Several sensitization programmes are arranged in the college which includes:

For staff:

- Orientation programmes in computer training for the faculty in

 Grading and Evaluation methods under CBCSS  Training in using the language lab  Training in using the new pay roll system SPARK  Preparation of slides for power point presentations

- Research activities and research publications are promoted by the institution under the guidance of the Research Committee set up in the college.

For students:

o Orientation cum Induction program at the beginning of each degree programme o Familiarization programmes – bridge courses are conducted for effective use of the class rooms, labs and other resources.

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o Welcome program to break the ice between the junior and senior students o Quizzes, debates, elocution to give opportunity to express, explore and imbibe the talents o Encouragement to organize their own clubs / activities / interest groups

6.1.3 Involvement of the leadership in ensuring:

 The policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission

Every academic and non-academic activity is discussed in the department level and staff council level meetings. A faculty is appointed as in-charge of every activity with the formulation of a committee. In coordination and active participation of all the staff the program in implemented and reported to the staff council and department head.

 Formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plans

Academic calendar of each department is prepared and discussed in the staff council meeting convened at the beginning of academic year. Activities in connection with the women cell, anti-ragging cell, department clubs, nature club, grievance cell, legal aid clinic etc. are prepared by the concerned faculty in-charge and placed before the staff council for discussion. Suggestions in the staff council meetings are carried out and programmes are carried out ensuring the participation of all faculty and students.

 Interaction with stakeholders

Every activity of the college aims to the well-being of the stakeholder. Each department conducts academic and no-academic activities with a learner centered perspective. Every programme being organised consists of a committee with the representation of students. Feedback is taken in all the programmes to know the flaws and merits of the programme. A grievance- redressal cell is functioning in the college to take care of the grievance of the stakeholders. The anti-ragging cell monitors and interacts with all the students of the college and organises awareness classes on ragging related laws. Since majority of the degree programmes conducted in the college consists of laboratory sessions, teacher student interaction is ensured in these practical sessions. The principal of the college often organises interactive sessions with

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the students by visiting the class frequently and convening meetings with the students.

 Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders

Support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders are ensured by the leadership with the representation given to stakeholders in the committees formed for implementing an associated event.

 Reinforcing the culture of excellence

The council of the college encourages every department to conduct at least one seminar/conference of national importance in their respective field of study with the active participation of eminent nationally and internationally renowned academicians and researchers. Besides these, several workshops and training programmes to sensitize the stakeholders, extension activities to improve the social commitment are also encouraged. The internal assessment is carried out effectively and transparently. The internal examination calendar is prepared by the staff council with the direction of the Principal and heads of the departments.

 Champion organizational change

6.1.4 Procedures Adopted to Monitor and Evaluate Policies and Plans for Effective Implementation of Programmes

The Principal collects feedback on the programmes of the college through periodic meetings. The conveners of the different committees submit appraisal reports of activities to the college council. The council processes and submits the reports to the Principal. The Principal with the help of the staff council reviews the reports and initiates interventions. In addition, feedback from students is obtained. The heads of the departments keep regular contact with the students and other stakeholders and their suggestions are noted and utilized for the implementation and improvement of the policies and plans.

6.1.5 Academic Leadership Provided to the Faculty by the Top Management

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The Top management appoints the necessary faculty in the department at par with the norms of the University and Government. Management supports the faculty to play role in the University bodies like senate, board of studies which strengthens the leadership qualities of the faculty. Every faculty has the freedom to design, implement and practice innovations in curriculum.

6.1.6 Leadership grooming at various levels

The faculty is given opportunity to organise and implements various academic and non-academic individually and collectively. For each seminar, conferences and workshops organised by each department, a faculty is appointed as convener with various committees to assist him/her. The report of the event is submitted in the staff council and recorded in the concerned department for reference. Faculty members are entrusted to exercise the duties as NSS programme officer, Union Advisor for College Union, Staff Editor for College Magazine etc.

Students are given proper representation in various committees in the department and college level activities. College Union gives a good platform to groom leadership for the office bearers. National Service Scheme provides another leadership enrichment stage as students are directly involved in all the society enhancement activities of NSS.

6.1.7 Decentralised Governance

The administration of the college is vested in the Principal and staff council. All heads of the departments are represented in the staff council. Every department has the freedom to plan and organise the seminars, conferences, workshops, enrichment programs of their own with the support of the staff council. Every member of the non-teaching staff is entrusted to handle a specific section in the office. In the department level, each batch of the degree programme has a class tutor who is in charge of the batch in their course of study and takes care of the all the activities of the programme. The Heads of the departments are the custodian of the departmental assets and other valuables. Heads of the departments appoints faculty to take care of the laboratories in terms of maintenance, repair and upgrading.

In the student level, one male and female class representatives are elected by the respective class who represents the voice of the class. Students can plan their activities of their own and inform the department head/class tutor through the

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class representatives. Grievances will also be made into notice of the college authorities through the class representatives.

6.1.8 Promotion of Participative Management

The college is functioning in a decentralized system in which Principal and staff council as the supreme authority of decision making in the college. The council regularly meets and discusses issues pertaining to the effective management of academic as well as administrative matters. . In the department level each degree programmes is under the coordination of a class tutor. The college PTA consisting of parents and selected staff members pay attention to the managerial affairs when required. The organization understands the importance of a strong relationship among the faculty members, staff and students, and the society.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 Development, Deployment and Review of Quality Policy

N S S College Rajakumari is located in a hilly and backward area, and it is this context that has defined our quality policy. Our quality policy is to continuously strive for the comprehensive development of the faculty members and student community of all caste, creeds and colors with special focus on academic excellence, personality development and social orientation.. Continuous appraisal of the performance of the students, teachers and administrative staff is done regularly. The quality policy is reviewed through the feedback of all stakeholders.

6.2.2 Perspective Plan for Development

As per the objectives set by the college, this institution works with a focus on the continuous improvement of the physical and academic ambience and infrastructure of the college both qualitatively and quantitatively. The college proposes to start more post graduate courses and degree programmes in the campus. The following are the key plans of the institution for the next five years.

1. Start more job-oriented postgraduate and degree programmes 2. Develop the infrastructure and facilities to meet the world standards 3. Start research centers of the affiliating university and other universities 4. Collaborative research projects in the intercollegiate, inter university and industries 5. Centre of potential excellence (CPE) in the near future 6. Attract funds for research projects and academic programmes. 5. Build staff quarters for teachers and non-teachers, hostel for boys

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6. Sports/games facilities with indoor and outdoor full-fledged stadium.

6.2.3 Internal organizational structure and decision making processes

General Secretary, Nair Service Society

Education Secretary, Nair Service Society

Principal

Heads of the Department

College Union PTA Staff Council

Junior Superintendant/ Head Accountant, Librarian IQAC

Warden, College Hostel

Figure 6.1

There are several committees which are constituted by the staff council for the efficient management and administration of the college. These committees include:

The College Development Committee Admission Committee Library advisory committee Examination committee Purchase Committee

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6.2.4. Description of the Quality Improvement strategies of the institution for :

 Teaching & Learning

Management has appointed highly qualified and talented faculty on permanent basis. Qualities of the teachers are monitored and encouraged them to do research and extension activities. Management supports the faculty to complete the PhD work under FDP programme of UGC. Staff council and principal plans and monitors the academic calendar. The syllabus is covered in time without any complaints and grievances from students. The college have well-equipped laboratories with latest equipment and computers. The library is equipped with titles of more than 5500 books. The library is also equipped with a UGC Network Resource Centre with 4 computers. The INFLIBNET facility will be available in the library in the next academic year. Also a language laboratory is functioning in the library to give training on spoken English by department of English. Majority of the classes are ICT enabled with LCD and Internet connectivity. Teachers are encouraged to organise and attend workshops, seminars, conferences and training programmes. Students are evaluated continuously through internal assessment and feedback is taken from the students in the teacher level, departmental level and college level.

 Research & Development

The Research Committee of the college encourages and motivates the teachers to take up research projects, and fosters a culture of research among students and staff. The committee is also involved in synchronising and facilitating research activities carried out by the members of the faculty by providing relevant information, and updates the faculty members on the availability of funds and their source. Student in-house projects are given infrastructural and technical assistance. Seminars and conferences at national level are conducted by the departments. Several research papers were presented by eminent academicians, scientists and researchers. Library subscribes research journals in Electronics, Computer Science and Management

 Community Engagement

The main platform for community engagement is the NSS unit activities of the college. Two units of the NSS units comprising of 200 students are actively involved in the community service of the campus. Besides the NSS activities, all

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the departments are actively involved community outreach programmes by organising sensitization programmes, conducting surveys, organ donation campaign etc.

 Human resource management

In house human resource training programmes are arranged for staff and students which includes personality development, entrepreneur development, agri-business development, soft skill development, mock interview, group discussion training etc. These programmes are arranged on behalf of the NSS, various departmental clubs, Alumni and other clubs and cells of the college.

 Industry Interaction

The career and placement cell of the college orgainses recruitment drives, mock interview sessions, entrepreneur interaction, prominent alumni interaction etc. to sensitize the stakeholders. Students are encouraged to do their final semester project work in the reputed industries to get acquaintance with the real world situations.

6.2.5 Ensuring Availability of Information for Review by Top Management and Stakeholders

The college council, principal and management review the activities of the college through meetings with the staff, reports of the programmes organised by each department and other cells of the college. Meetings of the staff council are convened regularly to review and plan the strategies. Student representative meetings are convened by the principal regularly. Regular interaction with the parents through PTS meetings and feedback from parents are utilized to review the activities of the institution.

6.2.6 Support of the Management to Staff in Improving Effectiveness of Institutional Processes

Every staff in the college has an additional role to play besides the work load assigned to him/her. The college has planning board, building committee, staff selection committee for recruiting guest lectures, research committee. Teachers have active participation in these committees. Even though the college offers only 5 degree programmes and one PG programme, college is functioning with all the functionaries of a full-fledged college.

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6.2.7 Resolutions made by the Management Council

Management proposed a postgraduate course in Electronics and BCom Model I programme and University and Government has sanctioned. The course was launched in the last academic year 2014-15. The construction of the boundary walls of the college was underway as per the resolution made in the last year. Management has made the decision to prepare the institutional development plan (IDP) of the institution to be submitted to the RUSA. The same is prepared and awaiting to submit to KSHEC on receipt of the notice. General development assistance for the college under UGC XIIth plan assistance is proposed and an assistance of ` 10.32 Lakhs have been sanctioned and utilized.

6.2.8 Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Promoting Stakeholder Relationship

Complaints are brought in to the notice of the principal and are redressed properly. Grievances of serious nature are forwarded to the Grievances cell of the college. Feedback is received from parents, students and alumnae keep the campus free from complaints and grievances.

6.2.9 Mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance

Student feedback is taken from all the stakeholders during the end of every year. The institution collects feedback on the performance of each teaching faculty, department and the institution, and uses the feedback from students for enhancing the institutional performance

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 Efforts to Enhance Professional Development of the Staff

The management of the college encourages attending refresher and orientation programmes, presenting and attending seminars, conferences, workshops and training programmes. Faculty Development Programme of the UGC is utilized effectively by the teachers. Departments are encouraged to organise seminars, conferences and workshops with financial and academic support from external

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agencies and UGC. Institution encourages faculty to take Minor and Major projects of UGC and other funding agencies. The non-teaching staff of the college is deputed to participate in the training programmes arranged by government departments like Harijan Welfare Department, Provident Fund Department, Finance Department etc.

6.3.2 Strategies for Faculty Empowerment

Teachers are given full support to avail the FDP of UGC. Teachers are given encouragement to continue the research work by applying for research award, Post doctoral fellowship, faculty recharge programme etc. Training in grading of the restructured degree programmes are arranged to get awareness on grading and credit system of CBCSS.

6.3.3 Performance Appraisal System for Staff

Performance system is not conducted as IQAC is not fully operational in the college. However, teachers prepared and submitted annual appraisal to the principal through the head of the departments for promotion purposes.

6.3.4 Welfare schemes available for Staff

- Staff club of the college timely financial aid to support staff - Recreational activities conducted by staff association - Family get-together during festival seasons and on special occasions - Health cum fitness centre for the campus community on behalf of UGC aid - Salary advance is given to newly appointed teachers and guest lecturers - Canteen is provided

6.3.5 Measures taken by the institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty

Vacancies in the college are informed to the NSS Colleges‘ Central Committee, Changanassery. Faculty vacancies are filled as per the Mahatma Gandhi University and UGC norms. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit. Pay scales in the entry level are offered to the faculty who is selected as Assistant Professors. Advance non-compounded increment is given by the management for MPhil and PhD as per the UGC norms.

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Guest lecturers are appointed in certain subjects by the selection committee as per the government norms. All the newly appointed faculties are supported with advance salary from the college resources as approval from University and Government.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource mobilization.

6.4.1 Institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resource

The planning board of the college and the management are actively involved in the planning and monitoring of available financial resources. The UGC coordinator is in charge of maintaining and the management of funds. The released funds are allocated to the departments as per the request from the heads of the departments based on the needs. The purchase committee of the college takes care of the purchase of the materials to be purchased as per the decisions of the staff council.

6.4.2 Internal and External Audit

The UGC coordinator and the head accountant of the college audit the UGC funds internally. External auditing is done and utilization certificate is prepared by a qualified chartered accountant. Government funds are audited annually by the auditors from Collegiate Education Department as well as from Accountant General‘s office. The UGC fund utilization was not audited till date since the availability of UGC funds in 2012

6.4.3. Details of Institutional Income and Expenditure The college has been included in the section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC since June, 2010. Since then development funds and special assistance from UGC have been available to the college. Since this is an aided institution, government is supporting the college by providing salary and service benefits to the employees. Tuition fees and special fees collected at the time of admission is the other source of institutional receipts, and it is remitted in the government treasury account. One time PTA subscription fund is also collected from the parents. Any deficit in the fund is managed by the management fund at the time of implementation of the project.

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UGC XIth Plan Fund Income and Expenditure Statement

Grant Grant Grant utilized up to Sl. Allocated by Received Scheme 31st March, No the UGC (Rs. in 2014* (Rs. In (Rs. in lakh) lakh) lakh) General (a) Development UG 3.2 1.6 1.58532 Assistance

(b)

Colleges with relatively higher proportion of 1.25 1.25 1.25 SC/ST OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities I. Catch –up grant for young 12.0 12.0 11.99258 II. colleges

Colleges located in Rural/ III. Remote / Border / Hill 2.0 1.2 1.2 /Tribal Areas

Special grant for IV. Enhancement of intake 7.0 5.6 5.59763 Capacity in Colleges

Coaching Classes for Entry in Services for 3.0 2.9250 1.7522 V. SC/ST/OBC( non-creamy layer) & Minorities

Establishment of UGC VI. Network Resource Centre 2.62 2.37 2.37

Total 31.07 26.945 25.74773

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Other UGC Assistance

Grant Grant Expenditure incurred Name of the Scheme(s) allocated in received in upto 31.03.14 Lakhs Lakhs Construction of 84.0 54.0 84.0 Women‘s Hostel Additional Assistance 22.25 22.24776 19.98843 FDP Assistance 20.9550 20.9550 20.9550 Sports Infrastructure 2.5 2.5 2.5 National seminar 1.5 1.1 1.1

UGC Assistance Utilised- Total Amount ` 15429116

General Development Assistance 1.58532 Colleges with relatively higher proportion of 1.1 SC/ST OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities 1.25 11.99258 5.59763 Catch –up grant for young colleges 1.2 1.7522 5 2.37 Colleges located in Rural/ Remote / Border / 20.955 Hill /Tribal Areas Special grant for Enhancement of intake 19.98843 Capacity in Colleges Coaching Classes for Entry in Services for SC/ST/OBC( non-creamy layer) & Minorities Establishment of UGC Network Resource Centre 84 Construction of Women’s Hostel

Additional Assistance

FDP Assistance

Sports Infrastructure

National Seminar

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UGC XIIth Plan Fund Income and Expenditure Statement

Grant Grant Grant utilized up to Sl. Allocated by Received Scheme 31st March, No the UGC (Rs. in 2014* (Rs. In (Rs. in lakh) lakh) lakh)

1 General Development Scheme 10.32 10.32 10.29870 2 IQAC 3.0 3.0 0.49290

College Maintenance work done during last four years with expenditure and source

Year Maintenance Work Amount incurred Source 2013- Building Boundary Management 42,13,000 14 walls Fund 2014- Painting and Management 2,88,517 15 maintenance work Fund

6.4.4 Efforts made by the Institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same

- Efficient utilization of funds allotted - Timely settlement of the funds allotted by submitting utilization certificates and reports - 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

a. Institutionalizing of Quality Assurance Process

The institution has established an IQAC cell under the assistance of UGC during March, 2014. Every programme organised in the college has a collaborative effort with the IQAC. The report of the programme conducted is discussed in the IQAC meetings and recorded.

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b. Contribution of Students and Alumnae to the effective functioning of the IQAC

On behalf of alumni and IQAC many entrepreneurship programmes, workshop, career guidance programmes are arranged

c. Communicating and Engaging staff from different Constituents by IQAC

By organizing several training programmes, workshops and awareness programmes on latest software IQAC engages staff and faculty.

6.5.3 Staff Training for Effective implementation of Quality Assurance Procedures

The administrative staff and principal periodically undergo IMG training. The faculty members regularly update their knowledge through orientation, refresher course and university trainings.

6.5.4 Academic Audit and its Outcome

The academic audit is achieved thorough student feedback on the program structure and quality of teaching.

6.5.5 Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms

The college is in the first cycle of accreditation process, and our quality assurance mechanisms are not so far aligned with the requirements of external agencies.

6.5.6 Institutional mechanisms to continuously review the teaching learning process

Currently, the teaching learning process is reviewed through student feedback and result analysis. The results are discussed by the staff council and it suggests steps to improve the quality of teaching learning process such as special classes or peer group study.

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6.5.7 Communicating with the Internal and External Stakeholders on Quality Polity

The internal and external stakeholders express their suggestions in quality assurances through college administrative bodies like staff council, IQAC. The outcomes is intimated through meetings convened periodically of the PTA, alumni association etc.

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CRITERIA VII:

INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Green Audit of the Campus

The college campus has developed a plastic free culture in the sense that students and faculty use only recyclable plastic above 50 microns. We do not have plastic waste in the campus beyond a meager amount. We have been constant in our efforts to green the campus. We plant trees in an around the college campus with the help of NSS. All staff and students of our college make their contribution in greening the campus.

7.1.2 Initiatives for eco-friendly Campus

 Energy conservation The college has a lot of electrical equipments which require regular power supply. To reduce our consumption of electricity, we have done away with bulbs and heaters in the campus and have resorted to CFL lights. We have the culture of using energy in a thrifty manner that all the unnecessary connections are disconnected after the class hours and during holidays. Our office monitors that no light s and fans work during off hours and thus we reduce our electricity consumption.

 Plantation The college has sufficient land to be set apart for plantation. To generate a culture of love for agriculture, the college and NSS unit had take steps to form a land for cultivation of vegetables and banana

Hazardous waste management

The college does not generate any hazardous waste at all.

 e-waste management The college has only started to feel the issue of e-waste, and currently we manage the issue by arranging the distributors themselves to take back our irreparable electronic commodities to be recycled or processed professionally.

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7.2 Innovations

7.2.1 Innovations of Positive responses

The college has had tremendous developments and has introduced a number of innovations in infrastructure, teaching and learning, administration, student support and progression. They are mentioned below:

1. Introduced Wi-Fi internet connectivity 2. Women‘s hostel constructed. 3. Upgraded Digital Language Lab, UGC Network Resource Centre, Computer Lab, Electronics labs. 4. Campus has been beautified with garden and plants 5. All students are supported with scholarships 6. Students are supported in online registrations and downloading hall tickets 7. Subsidized printing and copying facility introduced. 8. Admission process has been computerized 9. Career Guidance Cell, Legal Cell, Placement Cell formulated 10. All departments have started to apply for UGC funding for academic programmes like seminars and workshops. 11. Library has been automated and updated 12. Student seminar presentations have been done with the help of interactive projectors. 13. Programmes like Walk with a Scholar, Scholar Support Programme, and Additional Skill Acquisition Programme started. 14. NSS is engaged in social surveys 15. Health and Fitness Centre

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7.3 Best Practices

Best Practice I

Title of the practice: “ PADHEYAM”

Goal

This humble gesture is meant to inspire the students, the college community and the public to keep their eyes and heart open to the needs of our fellow beings. Under this scheme we used to deliver 30 to 50 packets of food for mid day meal to the inmates of the nearby GOOD SAMARITAN OLD AGE HOME, KURUVILA CITY.

Context

GOOD SAMARITAN OLD AGE HOME in the neighborhood of the college has strength of 35 inmates. The inmates were so affluent and well fed in early part of their life. Changing family value system, economic compulsions of the children, neglect and abuse has caused elders of the Kerala community to fall through the net of family care. So we should realize that we should take good care of the old people because everyone has to face this phase of life in future. We launched this scheme to make our younger generation aware of the difficulties faced by the old age citizens of our country

The Practice

The National service scheme (NSS) unit of our college is in charge of this practice. The college supplies 30 to 50 packets of food to the inmates on a weekly twice pattern. It is fixed on Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week. Student coordinators inform and remind the class leaders on the previous day. The class leaders on that day itself take a survey in their class and give the total number of food packets that can be collected voluntarily from their class to the coordinators. The coordinators sums up the numbers from all the classes .Staff members also contribute to the scheme. The coordinators inform the NSS programme officer and he in turn gives the information about the total number of food packets that will be delivered on the next day to the old age home.

Evidence of success

The attention shown by the college to the old age home made a positive pulse among the nearby schools and social organizations. They also started helping the old age home in their own ways. The regularity of the scheme and the easiness in organizing and collecting the food packets shows the interest of the student community

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to lend out a hand to the less privileged. .Now a system is evolved without breakage and without an additional burden to the poor students of this college.

Problems encountered

Majority of the students of this college are coming from a poor financial background. It was a difficulty in earlier years. When some of the poor students voluntarily started skipping their meal in order to donate to the neediest, the able but hesitant students started coming to the forefront of the scheme.

Resources required

It is a zero investment scheme. It counts on the genuine willingness of the student and staff community as its sole investment. Programme officer of NSS coordinate the collection and distribution of the lunch packets.

Notes

Since the college is situated in a rural area wandering ‗Bhikshus‘ like those in the cities are almost a rarity. We are trying to extend the scheme with the help of the public to one child adoption centre situated in the nearby Panchayath.

Best Practice II

Title of the Practice: The Info Archive

Goal

The Department of Computer Applications introduced the novel concept of ―The Info Archive ―to help poor students in its roll . The info archive gives an opportunity for the students to refer text books and study materials free of cost .

The Context

Most of the students studying BCA course comes from families of very poor financial background. The text books and reference books for the course are costly and are not affordable to most of them. Based on the feedback obtained from the students of previous batches, the department introduced the concept of info archive to help the needed students. The department introduced the practice in the academic year 2011-12 in which passing out students are directed to contribute as many text books as they can to the department. Now the info archive of the department has nearly 40 books contributed by the final year students of 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14.

The Practice

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The Info Archive constitutes the reference books and text books for the BCA students. The students can refer books during their free time or in the morning / afternoon sessions.

The books are kept in the department and are readily available for reference. The department is planning to increase the number of books with the help of its alumni. The alumni who are well placed can donate books to the department as a token of appreciation for the help they received during their study in this college.

The main difficulty which may arise is the maintenance of the old books, and another concern is the space for storing the books. Now the books are available for reference only and we need to have the service of a librarian if lending of books is to be introduced.

Evidence of Success

The present crop of students in the department feels they are highly benefitted from the concept of getting the study material free of cost. The books are frequently referred which itself speaks volumes on the success of the practice.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Major concern is the fund for proper binding and maintenance of books. Also if the lending facility is to be introduced, services of a librarian becomes imminent

Notes

As the concept became popular, other departments have implemented the same in their programmes.

Best Practice: III

Title of the Practice : Question Bank

Goal

The Department of Computer Applications started the practice of collecting the University questions since its establishment. The Department has a huge collection of University questions for the immediate reference for its student community. The question bank of university questions collected since 1998 is of immense value for the faculty as well as students. The question bank contains almost ninety percent of questions of the M.G University, ever since the introduction of BCA course.

The Context

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For the students studying in any course, the immediate concern is to excel in the University examination. Once the syllabus for a paper is completed, students would like to have the possible set of questions for reference. As such, the faculty of the department started the practice of collecting the University questions for future batches of students. At the end of the course, students are directed to go through the question bank and submit assignments on a selected set of questions.

The Practice

The question bank of BCA questions is just like a plethora of information for the students as a treasure like this is not available even on websites. This question bank has generated so much of interest even from outside colleges where BCA course is taught. The student community in our college is extremely lucky to have the question bank at their disposal. The department is continuing this practice though the number of questions is ever increasing

Evidence of Success

The exemplary results achieved recently and the number of university ranks obtained in the short span of time is clear proof on the success of the practice. By referring the question bank, even an average student becomes highly successful.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Proper binding and subject wise categorization is becoming a difficult task as the number of questions are on the increase with passing of academic years.

Notes

Though started with an aim of helping the students in the department, now the question bank is very much popular in almost all colleges where BCA course is being taught. The department faculty is willing to share this even with competing colleges, aiming the overall benefit of BCA student community under the Mahatma Gandhi University. The Department has a plan of making this question bank available on the Net for the overall benefit of the student community.

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Evaluative Report of the Department

1. Name of the department : Electronics

2. Year of Establishment : 1995

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG-BSc Electronics (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated : PG- MSc Electronics Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the : Sem I- Mathematics, English departments/units involved Sem II- Mathematics, English Sem III- Numerical Methods- Statistics

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : UG- CBCSS- BSc Electronics PG- CSS- MSc Electronics

6. Participation of the department : Open Courses offered by Departments in the courses offered by of Computer Application, Business other departments Administration and Physical Education

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, : Nil industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued : Nil (if any) with reasons

9. Number of Teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors 3 3 Asst. Professors 4 4

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

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No. of Ph.D. No. of Years Students Name Qualification Designation Specialization of guided for the Experience last 4 years MSc Associate Image Dr. Praveen N Electronics, 19 Nil Professor Processing PhD MSc Associate Artificial Premlal P D Electronics, 18 Nil Professor Intelligence MPhil

Assistant Electronic Baby Girija B BE, MTech 18 Nil Professor Communication

MSc Associate Embedded Sunil Kumar K V Electroncs, 17 Nil Professor Systems MPhil, NET

BTech, MTech, Assistant Dr. Saritha M Optoelectronics 17 Nil PhD, NET Professor

Assistant Microwave Rekha T K BE,MTech 17 Nil Professor Electronics

MSc Assistant Digital Dr. Reji A P Electronics, 16 Nil Professor Electronics MTech, PhD

11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes : Nil handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 1:21

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and : 2 Technical Assistant administrative staff; sanctioned and filled required. Posted and supported by PTA

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : 3 PhD, 2 MPhil, 2 PG, DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. 2 doing PhD

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received Total No. of Minor Projects Sanctioned by UGC : 3

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Total Fund sanctioned by UGC : ` 10.75 lakhs

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, : 3 UGC Minor Projects DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil

19. Publications:

 Publication per faculty

Dr. Praveen N : 5 Dr. Saritha M : 3 Dr. Reji A P : 6 Total : 14

 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /international) by faculty and students

Dr. Praveen N : 4 Dr. Saritha M : 2 Dr. Reji A P : 4 Total : 10

 Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)

Dr. Praveen N : 4 Dr.Saritha M : 2 Dr. Reji A P : 4 Total : 10

 Impact factor

Dr. Praveen N : 3 Dr. Saritha M : 1 Dr. Reji A P : 4

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil

21. Faculty as members in

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a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….

Dr. Praveen : Member Board of Studies in UG and PG of Electronics of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

22. Student projects

a) Percentage of students who have : 3 7 % done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme (2014-15 Academic Year)

b) Percentage of students placed for : 63% projects in organizations outside \the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry / other agencies

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students

 Published article in Elseiver Microchemical Journal 91 (2009) 170–175, entitled ―Identification of spectral lines of elements using artificial neural networks‖ is listed as one of the papers in 100 best papers selected by Thomson Web of Science.  Two of our students have got Gold Medals in Idukki District Body Building Championships 2011  Two Students have got Gold Medals in Mahatma Gandhi University Taekwondo Championship 2013-14  Two students have participated National level Taekwondo championship held at Chennai 2013-14 for the state camp for National Games 2014

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

Faculty Role Dr. N V Unnikrishnan, Keynote address, State Level Workshop Director, School of Pure on Recent Trends in the emerging fields and Applied Physics, of Electronics, organised by Dept. of Mahatma Gandhi Electronics during 2014 University, Kottyam Dr. Nibu A George, Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Assistant Professor, Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Baselious College, Electronics, organised by Dept. of Kottayam Electronics during 2014

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Dr. James Joseph, Associate Professor (Rtd) Physics Stage show in Association with St.Pauls College, the Indian Association of Physics Kalamassery, Kochi President, IAPT, Kerala Teachers (IAPT) during, Sept, 2014 Circle Dr. Abdulla P, Invited Talk, State Level Workshop on Associate Professor, Recent Trends in the emerging fields of Division of Electronics, Electronics, organised by Dept. of CUGSE, CUSAT Electronics during 2014 Dr. K Vasudevan, Inauguration and Key note address, Two Professor Emeritus, Dept. Day National Conference on Recent of Electronics, CUSAT Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr. K J Vinoy, Invited Talk, Two Day National Associate Professor, Conference on Recent Advancements in Department of Electrical Electronic Communication and Allied Engineering, IISc, Bangalore Areas, 2015 Dr. Jobin K Antony, Invited Talk, Two Day National Associate Professor, Conference on Recent Advancements in RSET, Kochi Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015 Dr. Sethunadh R, Invited Talk, Two Day National Scientist, VSSC, Conference on Recent Advancements in Thiruvananthapuram Electronic Communication and Allied Areas, 2015

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National b) International

Funding Title of Event Year agency Two Day National Conference on Recent UGC & Advancements in Electronic Communication and Allied 2015 KSCSTE Areas

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State level seminar/Workshop

Title of Event Year Funding agency

Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing and its 2014 KSHEC Applications using MATLAB Workshop on HAM-Radio 2014 - One day State Level Workshop on Recent Trends in 2014 KSCSTE the emerging fields of Electronics Indian Physics Stage Show for Higher Association of 2014 Secondary School Students Physics Teachers (IAPT)

26. Student profile programme/course wise: During the year 2013-14

Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme Selected received *M *F percentage Year Number 2008 47 39 8 68.08 2009 36 25 11 94.44 BSc Electronics # 2010 34 25 9 76.47 2011 31 21 10 80.65 # 2014 10 4 6 On going MSc Electronics

*M = Male *F = Female # Data not available as admission is carried out directly by Mahatma Gandhi University under UG CAP and PG CAP through online portal

27. Diversity of Students

% of students from % of students % of students Name of the Course the same state from other from abroad States BSc Electronics 100 Nil Nil MSc Electronics 100 Nil Nil

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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?

During the past four years three students have cleared NET after Postgraduation at premier institutes. One student have been cleared SSB and posted as Captain of Indian Navy

29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 53 % PG to M.Phil. - PG to Ph.D. - Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral - Employed 2011-12- 19 % • Campus selection 2012-13- 20 % 2013-14- 34 % 2014-15- 27 %

- Other than Campus recruitment 30%

• Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment -

30. Details of Infrastructural

facilities

a) Library : No separate Department library is set up in the department. Since PG programme has been started during academic year 2014-15, a department library will be set up as and when the PG assistance from the UGC is available. A small initiative is started to collect books from Alumnae to set a department library

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Laboratory is equipped with internet connection with 10 computers. Department has computer with internet, scanner and printer.

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: PG class and one UG class is equipped with

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LCD Projector

d) Laboratories : Electronics and Computer laboratory are functioning under the department which caters the needs of UG and PG programme curriculum. The Electronics Lab is equipped with modern electronic equipment like Digital and Analog Oscilloscopes, Digital Signal Generator, Embedded Trainer kits of 8051 and ATMEL Mega32, Microprocessor kits of 8085 and 8086 processor, IC and Discrete electronic components etc. Computer lab is equipped with latest core i3 standalone computers with Windows/Linux operating system and software like MPLAB, MATLAB etc.

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance : 8 9 % from college, university, government or other agencies

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts

Title of Event Year External Experts Participated Dr. K Vasudevan, Emeritus Professor, CUSAT Dr. K J Vinoy, Associate Professor, IISc, Two Day National Conference Bangalore Dr. Sethunadh S, Scientist, VSSC, on Recent Advancements in 2015 Electronic Communication Thiruvananthapuram and Allied Areas Dr. Jobin K Antony, Associate Professor, RSET, Kochi Dr. Rajesh M V, Principal, ISET, Muvattupuzha Fundamentals of Digital Image Dr. Deepa Sankar, Associate Professor, SoE, Processing and its 2014 CUSAT Applications Mr. Lindo A O, Senior Research Fellow, CUSAT using MATLAB Workshop on HAM-Radio 2013 Mr. Mathew V J, VU2PHD Dr. N V Unnikrishnan, Director, SPAP, Mahatma One day State Level Workshop Gandhi University, Kottayam on 2014 Dr. Jibu A George, Asst. Professor, Baselious Recent Trends in the emerging College, Kottayam fields of Electronics Dr. Abdulla P, Associate Professor, SoE, CUSAT

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Dr. Jobin K Antony, Associate Professor, RSET, Kochi Dr. James Joseph, President, IAPT Kerala Circle Physics Stage Show for Higher 2014 (Rtd. Associate Professor, St. Pauls College, Secondary School Students Ernakulam) Gurudakhina- Alumni Lecture 2015 Dr. Ullas G Kalappura, Post Doctoral Fellow, Series CUSAT

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

ICT based teaching methods are adopted. Laboratory sessions are designed to give better concept to slow and advanced learners. Conducted extra laboratory sessions to give maximum exposure to practical aspects of the subject. Projects are given on research topics to foster research aptitude to the students.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

Department supports its students for participating the activities of the National Service Scheme by giving extra classes/coaching due to the absence due to activities. Department ensured proportional participation of students in the NSS activities. Students and teachers of the department are actively participating in the mid-day meal programme of the NSS by providing food packets. Conducted a power survey of the panchayat and gave awareness on energy saving to the people in the panchayat.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strengths

 Department enjoys a spectrum of highly qualified teachers with 3 PhDs, 4 MTechs and 2 MPhils  Laboratory is equipped with latest equipment  Result for the past 4 years on a average of above 80%  About 53% of the students in the past four years have joined the master‘s programmes. Many of them are doing the post graduation at prestigious institutes.  Alumni supports the academic activities though workshops, career guidance talks and personality development programmes

Weaknesses

o Due to the remoteness of the place, organizing seminars, workshops and conferences is a tedious task to arrange the accommodation for the resource

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persons and invitees. o The UG programme conducted by the department, BSc Electronics, requires a strong background of English, Mathematics and Physics. The main weakness of the students who joined this UG programme is the poor background in English, Mathematics and Physics.

Opportunities

 Opportunities are diverse for the students who opts this programme. Every student who takes this programme will have the caliber to select the career in hardware, software and business entrepreneurship  Incubation centre in collaboration with the Government bodies may be started. An LED assembling unit can be expected in the real future.  Service of the college alumnae can be utilised for placements

Challenges o Unavailability of the funds hampers the development and academic activities. o Syllabus has to be revised in every three years o Competition from well—equipped self-financed institutions poses threats to degree programmes of this kind.

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Evaluative Report of the Department of Computer Applications

1. Name of the department : Department of Computer Applications

2. Year of Establishment : 1995

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)

UG. Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA. Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:

Complementary courses in Mathematics, Statistics (faculty members of Mathematics in charge) and Common courses in English (Department of English)

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)

BCA.. A three year undergraduate programme spread across six semesters. The course has an open course and an elective paper in the final year and follows choice based credit semester system (CBCSS) as designed by the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments

Supports the Commerce Department of our college by teaching its complementary courses in Computer applications for the students of B.Com Computer Applications (model II). Also provides the needed lab hours for the students and guides them to excel in using computers.

The Department faculty is in charge of teaching the computer related papers included in the syllabus of BBA Course offered by the Business Administration Department of our College

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

Nil

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil

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9. Number of Teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled

Professors Nil Nil

Associate Professors 3 3 Asst. Professors 5 5

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

No.ofPh.D. No.ofYears Name Qualification Designation Specializatio Stude of n ns Experience guidedforth e last4yea Shyam Kumar K MCA Associate Nil 18 years Nil Professor Six months rs Anil Kumar A C MCA M Phil Associate Nil 17 years Nil Professor Six months Harikrishnan P MCA M Phil Associate Nil 17 Years Nil Professor Six months Sreekumar B MCA M Phil Assistant Nil 15 years Nil professor Three Dr. Ajitha R,S M.Sc Assistant Nil 10months Years Nil Ph D professor Bijukumar S P MCA Assistant Nil 4 years six Nil Professor months SujiGopinath MCA Assistant Nil 4 years six Nil professor months Meera Nair M.Sc Assistant Nil 4 years Nil professor Six months

11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty

The Department has a sanctioned strength of eight permanent faculty and all the posts are filled. Temporary staffs are appointed only when the permanent staff goes for long leave or for higher studies with prior sanction from the Directorate

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of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala. The temporary staff once appointed will be engaging those hours allotted to the permanent staff they substitute.

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)

BCA: 1:13.2

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled

The Kerala Government is yet to sanction the desired number of Technical Assistants to the Computer laboratory. The Department comes directly under the administration of the College and the Principal and hence there is no additional administrative staff required and no one is appointed

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

Number of Faculty WithPh.D : ONE Faculty with M Phil : THREE Faculty with P.G : EIGHT

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received

Currently one member of the faculty has obtained the research award from the UGC and has joined for the PDF and another member is undergoing FDP programme for Ph. D.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received

Nil

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil

19. Publications:

a) Publication per faculty

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Papers published in refereed International journals/ conference proceedings Complete Reference of No. Author(s) Title Year Journal Axiomatic Characterization of Proceedings, Conference on the Median and Algorithms and Discrete M. Changat, D. S. Antimedian Applied Mathematics 1 Lekha, H. M. Mulder, 2015 Functions on Indian Institute of Ajitha. R. S. Cocktail-Party Technology, Kanpur Graphs and Complete February 8-10, 2015 Graphs

Algorithms for the Remoteness M.Changat, D. S. Function, and the 2 IJCSM (Accepted) Lekha, Ajitha.R.S. Median and Antimedian Sets in `l1-Graphs.

Upperbound for Ajitha.R.S, M. Conf. proc. ICMCE_2013, 3 maximum remoteness 2013 Changat VIT Chennai, Vol II in arbitrary graphs

(AICWIC‘13) Proc. Image Restoration published by International 4 Ajitha.R.S using Higher Order 2013 Journal of Computer Statistics Applications® (IJCA) 29-31

K.Balakrishnan, ARS MATHEMATICA M.Changat, Consensus Strategies 5 CONTEMPORANEA6 2013 H.M.Mulder, for Signed Profiles (2013) 127–145 Ajitha.R.S

Axiomatic Discrete Mathematics, H.M.Mulder, Characterization of Algorithms and Applications K.Balakrishnan, the Vol. 4, No. 4 (2012) 6 2012 M.Changat, AntimedianFunction 1250054 (20 pages) World Ajitha.R.S on Paths and Scientific Publishing Hypercubes Company

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K.Balakrishnan, Almost self-centered Taiwanees Journal of B.Bresar, M.Changat, 7 median and chordal Mathematics 16( 5) 1911- 2012 S.Klavzar, I.Peterin, graphs 1922 Ajitha.R.S

K.Balakrishnan, Computing median B.Brešar, M.Changat, Algorithmica 57(2), 207-- 8 and antimedian sets 2010 S.Klavžar, M.Kovše, 216 in median graphs Ajitha.R.S

B.Breˇsar, M.Changat, The periphery graph DiscussionesMathematicae 9 2010 Ajitha.R.S, A.Tepeh of a median graph, Graph Theory, 30 17--32

K. Balakrishnan, Simultaneous B.Brešar, M.Changat, embeddings of graphs 10 Networks, 56(2) 90—94 2010 S.Klavžar, M.Kovše, as median and A.R.Subhamathi antimediansubgraphs

K.Balakrishnan , Strongly distance- European Journal of M.Changat , I.Peterin 11 balanced graphs and Combinatorics 30 1048-- 2009 , S.Spacapan, P.Sparl , graph products 1053 Ajitha.R.S

K.Balakrishnan, On the remoteness Discrete Applied B.Brešar, M.Changat, 12 function in median Mathematics, 157 (18) 2009 W.Imrich, S.Klavar, graphs 3679-3688 M.Kovše, Ajitha.R.S

Papers presented in international conferences Sl. No. Title Name and Place of Conference Year

Indo-Slovenia Conference on Graph Theory Consensus strategies on and Applications (Indo-Slov- 1 weighted graphs 2013)Department of Futures Studies, 2013 University of Kerala Indo-Slovenia Conference on Graph Theory Algorithms for remoteness and Applications (Indo-Slov- 2 function, median and 2013)Department of Futures Studies, antimedian sets on l1 graphs 2013 University of Kerala

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International Workshop on Graph Products: 2012 Structure and Algorithms, 7th & 8th Distance Balanced Graphs – 3 February 2012, Department of Futures recognition algorithm Studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram International Conference on Recent Trends 2010 Graphs with Connected in Graph theory and Coding theory 4 Antimedians and Medians ICRTGC – 2010, (12-15, August 2010), Cochin, Kerala. Fifth Annual Instructional Conference of 2009 The Periphery Graph of a 5 ADMA and Graph Theory Day V, June 8- median Graph. 10, 2009, Periyar University, Salem-11 On the Median and 2008 ICDM 2008, Department of Mathematics, 6 AntimedianSubgraphs of University of Mysore, Mysore. Graphs Papers presented in national conferences No. Title Name and Place of Conference Year Computing Remoteness National Seminar on Algebra, Analysis and function in classes of graphs Discrete Mathematics NSAADM-2008. 7 2008 isometrically embeddable organized by Department of Mathematics, into Hamming graphs University of Kerala, UGC Sponsored National conference on Convexity in Graph Theory: Recent Median sets with respect to 8 Developments, NCCG 2008, Department of 2008 weak contraction Mathematics St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, Kottayam.

NSGC-2008 Department of Mathematics, Strongly Distance Balanced 9 St. Berchmans College, Changanassery, 2008 Graphs and Graph Products Kottayam, Kerala.

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil

21. Faculty as members in

a) National committees : Nil b) International Committees : Nil c) Editorial Boards : Nil

22. Student projects

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a) Percentage of students who have done : 1 0 0 % in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in : Nil organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students:

1. UGC Research award (2014 -2016) in Computer Science – Dr. Ajitha R S 2. Chairman, Board of Studies (Computer Science) , Mahatma Gandhi University – Shyamkumar K 3. Member, Board of Studies (Computer Science) , Mahatma Gandhi University- Harikrishnan P. 4. Member, Board of Studies (Computer Science) ,University of Kerala – Shyamkumar K 5. Chairman, Board of Question paper setters, University of Calicut – Shyamkumar K 6. Member, Board of Question paper setters, University of Calicut – Anilkumar A C, Harikrishnan P, Dr. Ajitha R S, Bijukumar S P, SujiGopinath 7. Chairman, Board of Examiners, Mahatma Gandhi University- ShyamkumarK,Harikrishnan P, Anilkumar A C 8. Member, Board of Question paper setters, University of Kerala – Bijukumar SP, Shyamkumar K

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

1. Dr. Raju G, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Kannur University 2. Dr. Binu Thomas,Asst. Professor,Dept. of Computer Applications,Marian College, Kuttikanam. 3. Dr. Suresha, Associate Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Mysore 4. Dr. V. Kabeer, Head of the Department,Dept. of Computer Science, Farook College, Kozhikode., Kerala 5. Dr. C. Elango., Department of CS & IT, Cardamom Planters' Association College, Pankajam Nagar, Bodinayakanur, Theni District, Tamilnadu 6. Dr. A. Kannan, Department of Computer Applications, KLN College of Engineering, Pottapalayam, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu.

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7. Prasanna KumarRavula, Former Asst. Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, ―Bitmap Indexing improvement possibilities in Data warehousing to handle various context of data 8. Prof.R.Murugan,M.E.S College, Marampally 9. Dileep, Access Academy, Thodupuzha 10. Mr. R. Pradeep Kumar.ChiefOperatting Officer,Consumerfed, Kerala 11. Mr. Aneesh V. ShivanSr. Software Engineer,Xerox Services, India,Info Park , Kochi.

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of

funding a) National

1. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar session on ―Prospects of Antroid Technology‖ by Eldhose P V, Senior Programmer, Cyber Prism, Ernakulam on 18th July 2013. 2. A Seminar session on Internet Security by Prasanna Kumar Ravula, Former Assistant Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, organized by Department of Computer Applications and the students club ICON on 9th July 2014 3. Two Day National Seminar on Innovations in Intelligent Systems was organised by Department of Computer Applications and sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th and 11th July, 2014. 4. Department of Computer Applications organised a ―Campus to Community‖ programme for Cardamom and Pepper Planters in the neighborhood in association with Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki on 26th August, 2014. 5. Department of Computer Applications as part of its extension activites, organized a State level Workshop on ―Web Technologies and Industrial Openings‖ on 15th March 2014 in which Pradeep Kumar R, Chief Operating Officer, CONSUMERFED, Kerala State and Aneesh V Sivan, Senior Software Engineer, XEROX Services India, Kochi handled technical sessions. 6. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar on ―Internet Usage and Google Applications‖ By Prof.R.Murugan, M.E.S College, Marampally on 02 July 2013 7. A seminar with hands on session on ―Android Applications‖ by Dileep, Senior Executive, Accel IT Academy, Thodupuzha on 18th February 2014 was organized by Department of Computer Applications.

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8. A UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on ―Recent Advances in Signal and Image Processing‖ was organised by Department of Computer Applications on 5th and 6th of February, 2015.

b) International : Nil

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Enrolled Name of the Applications Pass # Course/programme received Selected *M *F percentage BCA 2008 Admn NA 43 19 24 88.09 %

BCA 2009 Admn NA 38 11 27 100 % BCA 2010 ADMN NA 35 12 23 91.18 % BCA 2011 ADMN NA 44 21 23 91 %

# Admission is under CAP *M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students

% of students % of students % of students Name of the from the same from other States from abroad Course state BCA Ist Year 100 % Nil Nil BCA IInd Year 100 % Nil Nil BCA IIIrd Year 100 % Nil Nil

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NE T, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?

The Department is offering its service in the Undergraduate level and we give proper guidance for the students about the scope and importance of competitive exams. The department is proud to have two alumnus clearing the NET after completing their Post Graduation.

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Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 60.86 %

PG to M.Phil. Nil PG to Ph.D. Nil Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil Employed 2011-12 - 21% •Campus selection 2012-13 - 20% 2013-14 - 22% 2014-15 - 23%

•Other than campus recruitment 2011-12- 39.53% 2012-13- 28.95% 2013-14- 17.14%

2014-15- 15.9 %

Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library : Dept. Library has 70 books .

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : High speed internet connectivity with WiFi facility is available in the computer laboratory.

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: One

d) Laboratories: laboratory with 45 computer systems with two 10KVA UPSs

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies

90 %

32. Details of Student Enrichment Programmes organised:

1. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar session on ―Prospects of Antroid Technology‖ by Eldhose P V, Senior Programmer, Cyber Prism, Ernakulam on 18th July 2013.

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Assistant Professor, ADAMA Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, organized by Department of Computer Applications and the students club ICON on 9th July 2014 3. Two Day National Seminar on Innovations in Intelligent Systems was organised by Department of Computer Applications and sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Thiruvananthapuram on 10th and 11th July, 2014. 4. Department of Computer Applications organised a ―Campus to Community‖ programme for Cardamom and Pepper Planters in the neighborhood in association with Spices Board, Myladumpara, Idukki on 26th August, 2014.

5. Department of Computer Applications as part of its extension activites, organized a State level Workshop on ―Web Technologies and Industrial Openings‖ on 15th March 2014 in which Pradeep Kumar R, Chief Operating Officer, CONSUMERFED, Kerala State and Aneesh V Sivan, Senior Software Engineer, XEROX Services India, Kochi handled technical sessions. 6. Department of Computer Applications organized a seminar on ―Internet Usage and Google Applications‖ By Prof.R.Murugan, M.E.S College, Marampally on 02 July 2013 7. A seminar with hands on session on ―Android Applications‖ by Dileep, Senior Executive, Accel IT Academy, Thodupuzha on 18th February 2014was organized by Department of Computer Applications. 8. A UGC SponsoredTwo Day National Seminar on ―Recent Advances in Signal and Image Processing‖ was organised by Department of Computer Applications on 5th and 6th of February, 2015.

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

Faculty adopts ICT facility, multimedia presentations for effective class room teaching. Assignments, Seminars, Retrieval of needed information from internet, peer to peer teaching, and support programme for slow learners, etc help the students to excel in their course of study.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

Arranged Sensitization programme to train Kudumbasree CDS workers in computer applications

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35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES 1. Fully dedicated staff 1. Lack of smart class room for ICT 2. Permanent staff with experience - enabled teaching. Working ever since the course got 2. Lack of latest technical books and introduced. journals in Department library. 3. Providing the best education in IT 3. Students lacking basic knowledge in Socio-Economic backward area in Mathematics and their inability of High Ranges. to converse in English. 4. A computer lab with high speed 4. The college is situated at a place far internet facility. away from the IT thrust areas of 5. One PhD, Six Research Scholars, Kerala and hence find it difficult to Three M Phil holders among arrange talks of experts from faculty. industry. 6. The Chairman and one member of 5. Due to the very weak economic Board of studies (U.G) of M.G background of students, they can‘t University from the Department. afford buying costly books. 7. Faculty served as Chairman, 6. Number of working days lost due to member of board of question paper bus strikes, hartals and other setters for various outside reasons which are beyond our Universities. control. 8. Faculty serving as Chairman, 7. Peculiar socio-economic condition Chief Examiners and Additional prevailing in the region leads some examiners for University external of the students to shoulder the examinations. financial responsibilities for the 9. Faculty responsible for setting Lab family. exercises in various programming 8. The lack of adequate transportation languages to be followed in all facility to the college. colleges. 9. Lack of adequate space in the 10. Highly successful in imparting a Department. structure for Choice Based Credit Semester Systems syllabi and curriculum 11. Well placed Alumni in various IT organizations in India and abroad. 12. Alumni successfully placed and continuing in IT industries with just a BCA degree. 13. Alumni running successful

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MNC‘s and SSI‘s 14. Students getting admitted for PG course in reputed Universities through qualifying test. 15. Students capable of developing software packages for naïve users and Small Scale Industries 16. Highly successful in producing results better than the overall University pass percentage. 17. 100% result in 2012 and above 90% in 2013. 18. 6 University rank holders including first rank in 12 batches before CBCSS got introduced. 19. Satisfaction of job providers who appointed our Alumni. 20. University questions since 1999 are available in the Department for immediate reference. What is required to overcome the weaknesses?

1. Three class rooms with ICT facility and a seminar hall having seating capacity of nearly 200 will help to improve the effectiveness in teaching learning process. 2. Constitution of a Department library with latest journals, technical books and research publications. 3. Needs remedial classes to bridge the gap in higher secondary level Mathematics and English knowledge of the needy students. 4. Overall socio-economic improvement in the district will solve most of our problems. 5. A college bus to our feeding centers will be a great boost.

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Evaluative Report of the Departments

1. Name of the department : Department of Business Administration

2. Year of Establishment : 1995

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered:

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved :

English, Mathematics, Commerce, Law

5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise):

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:

Students of semester V are doing open courses of Department of Commerce, Department of Computer Applications, Department of Physical Education and Department of Electronics

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - Nil

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons - Nil

9. Number of teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled

Professors 0 0

Associate Professors 2 2

Asst. Professors 1 1

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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)

No. of No. of Ph.D. Students Qualificatio Years of Sl. No. Designation Specialization guided for the Name n Experienc e last 4 years 1 Rekha K Nair MBA HOD HRM 17 - Marketing 2 Bindu Gopinath MCom Associate Marketing 17 - MBA NET Professor Finance 3 Rajesh MG MCom Associate Finance 17 - MBA NET Professor Marketing 4 Saseendran K N LLB Part-Time Law 17 - Law Lecturer

11. List of senior visiting faculty -Nil

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty

Mathematics- 4 hours Accountancy- 4 hours

13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) – 1:19.9

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled Nil

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.

PG-3 PhD Doing-2

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received

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17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received -

Nil

18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University - Nil

19. Publications:

a) Publication per faculty

1. Bindu Gopinath ,'Meaning of work life balance and its application ' Page No 34- 38. Book Chapter, ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS OF WORK- LIFE BALANCE , ISBN - 978-81-923134-3-6, EDITTED BY V.M RINCY Dr. PANCHANATHAM

2. STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION EXPLORATIONS VOLUME 5 NUMBER 1,JANUARY 2015, Strategic Management Practices in the Globalised Scenario, Page No 241,242, ISSN No- 2229-4783

3. Rajesh MG, WORK LIFE BALANCE AMONG I T EMPLOYEES IN KERALA . CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS. SJCET journal of Engineering & Management.. April 2014, Volume Number 7 Issue 1. ISSN 2394-8647

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20. Areas of consultancy and income generated

Nil

21. Faculty as members in

a)National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards

Nil

22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme - 100 % b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies – 100% (As part of BBA Programme)

23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students - Nil

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department

1. Dr.S. Maria John, (M.Com. MBA,Ph.D), CPA College, Bodinayakanur Tamilnadu – Resource person National conference 2015 2. Dr.Benita(M.Com., M.Phil.,Ph.D). SVN College, Nagamalai Puthukottai, Madurai. Tamilnadu Resource person National conference 2015 3. Dr. Benjamin Mathew ( MSc Phd ), BKVK. Idukki Kerala. Resource person National conference 2015 4. Dr.S. Maria John, (M.Com. MBA,Ph.D), CPA College, Bodinayakanur Tamilnadu – Resource person National conference 2014 5. Dr Mary Grace ( MBA Phd) Associate Professor, JA college for women, Periyakulam, Tamilnadu. Resource person National conference 2014 6. Prof Samson Thomas, Associate dean, Marian International institute of management Kuttikkanam PO idukki. kerala Resource person National conference 2014 7. Prof. Anil.P.S, M.Com(Finance), MBA(Finance), MPhil, Associate Professor of Gnanam School of Business Thanjavur, Tamilnadu

25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

a) National

1) National Seminar on Paradigm shift in entrepreneurship on

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30-03-2015

2) National Conference on Emerging Trends in Banking Technology 18-3-

2014

b) International

Nil

26. Student profile programme/course wise:

Enrolled Name of the Applications Pass # Course/programme received Selected *M *F percentage BBA 2008 Admn NA 57 30 27 92.86

BBA 2009 Admn NA 57 28 29 76.79 BBA 2010 ADMN NA 42 16 26 64.29 BBA 2011 ADMN NA 59 28 31 96.43

*M = Male *F = Female

27. Diversity of Students

% of % of % of Name of the students students students Course from the from other from same States abroad state BBA 100% Nil Nil

28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? - Nil

29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 45%

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Employed  Campus selection 2011-12- 14% 2012-13- 19% 2013-14- 17% 2014-15-32%

 Other than campus recruitment 24%

30. Details of Infrastructural

facilities a) Library : Nil

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students

Department has a computer system with printer and scanner. Department is Wi- Fi enabled

c) Class rooms with ICT facility

One Class room is ICT enable with Wi-Fi connectivity

d) Laboratories: Nil

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies Nil

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts

1. Workshop on Investment Management - In association with Gnanam School of Business . Tanjavur. Tamilnadu 2. Oneday workshop on Emerging Trends in marketing 2015.- In association with Ilahia School of Management Studies (ISMS) 3. Workshop on MBA Entrance preparation – In association with CAMS Academy Trivandrum 4. Alumni Worskshop – Agricultural Entreprenurship 5. Workshop on Introduction to STAR Scheme – In association with GTEC –

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EDUCATION 6. Workshop on Visual merchandising – In association with Ilahia School of Management Studies (ISMS) 7. Alumni Worskshop – On Cottage and small-scale industries. 8. MBA Entrance preparation - In Association with CAMS Trivandrum. 9. One day Workshop on Marketing & Brand Management – In association with Eastern Condiments Limited Adimali 10. Workshop on Neuro Linguistic Programming and Personality Development . – In association with Marian Academy:Kothamangalam 11. Alumni Workshop on Higher studies option after BBA 12. Workshop on Entrepreneurship 13. MBA entrance preparation – Alumni workshop 14. Workshop on Personal selling – In association with Eureka Forbes Limited. 15. Workshop on Emerging trends in Accounting – In association with G-TEC EDUCATION 16. Alumni Workshop on Agri based business. 17. Workshop on Higher education opportunities after BBA

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning

1. Classroom lectures 2. 30 days compulsory industrial Projects 3. Students Seminar 6. Remedial Coaching 7. Bridge Courses 8. Explaining about the internal assessment method / how they should be assessed, and, for the assignment to be submitted for each paper and also 3 test papers for each paper / course, students are asked to fix the submission deadline and examination dates.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

Departmental students are members of NSS units. They actively participate in campus cleaning, social awareness generation programme etc

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35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strengths

1. High quality academic programming at under graduate level , covering all major areas of management. 2. Active and very supportive alumni 3. The department is strongly student centered and focused and faculty are supportive of each other. 4. Good placement record of graduates.

Weakness

1. High student numbers makes it difficult to connect with students and retain our student centred focus. 1. Lack of a well facilitated seminar hall, and Smart class room for ICT enabled teaching. 2. Lack of original Accounting Softwares like TALLY 3. Inadequate levels of funding to meet growing student demand for programs and classes

4. Shortage of funds to organise Seminars and Skill development programmes and Finishing School for students to make them Industry Ready. 5. Lack of latest Text books and management journals / Publications in the department . 6. Location of the college in rural area makes it difficult to organise classes by Professional managers and outside guest faculties, and collaboration with other collages.

Opportunities

1. Well placed to undertake collaboration with Cottage Industries, Small scale industries etc 2. Have the ability to develop partnership with community and a diverse array of agencies ( NGO‘s Co-Operative societies Agricultural Industrial Units etc ) 3. Changing demographics in the region and a growing population affords opportunities for the placement of our graduates in different business organizations and also to start own business units. 4. Geographic location affords opportunities to develop consultancy work to Small Business units. 5. Well placed Alumni to organise training sessions and student‘s placement.

Challenge

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1. Difficulty to make a steady student progression to PG level and competitive examinations with satisfactory results as this college is situated in a remote, socially and economically backward area where most of the students are first generation learners. 2. The geographical location of the college makes it extremely difficult for the students to avail the libraries and other benefits that are easily available to the students of the city colleges. And being first generation learners from underprivileged, economically challenged families , most of the students are forced to spend their time in non academic activities to earn their daily bread. 3. Competition from self financing institutions run by financially sound organisations . 4. Maintaining or improving student quality. 5. Maintaining information technology to support our mission

Future Plans

1. To hold more inter-departmental and inter disciplinary seminars 2. Developing programs to raise fund from different sources like Alumni to purchase latest Text books and management journals / Publications, to organise classes by Professional managers and outside guest faculties. 3. Promotion of a Finishing School to make our students Industry Ready. 4. Develop partnership with community and a diverse array of agencies like NGO‘s Co-Operative societies Agricultural Industrial Units etc

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Evaluative Report of the Departments

1. Name of the department - COMMERCE

2. Year of Establishment -2003

3. Names of Programmes/ Courses offered : 1. BCOM WITH COMPUTER APPLICATION 2. BCOM WITH CO- OPERATION

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:

Mathematics, English, Malayalam, Computer Applications and Business Administration

5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) -CBCSS

1. BCOM WITH COMPUTER APPLICATION 2. BCOM WITH CO-OPERATION

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments-

Students of BCom are doing the open courses offered by the Department of Business Administration and Computer Applications

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : Nil

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of Teaching posts

Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate Professors - - Asst. Professors 3 3

10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D./M.Phil.etc.,)

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No. of Years of No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience Students Guided for the Last 4 V.ANILKUMAR M.COM ASST.PROFE COMMERCE 15 yearsNil SSOR MANESH S MCOM, M.Ed ASST.PROFE COMMERCE 3 Nil SSOR DEEPA K MCOM,MPhil ASST.PROFE COMMERCE 1 Nil SIDHARTHAN SSOR

11. List of senior visiting faculty

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty

33%

13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) - 1:19.4

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled

Nil

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG. –

MPhil -1 PG -3

16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received

1 UGC Minor Research Project

17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST,UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received

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Year Total Total Name of Principal outla Grant Funding Grant grant Investigator and y in sanctione From To agency received received Title of Project Lakh d till date s Sri. Manesh S Role of Kudumbasree in Women 2015 2017 UGC 3.15 1.10 0.80 0.80 Empowerment with special reference to Idukki District

18. Research Centre/ facility recognized by the University: Nil

19. Publications: 4

National journals/ conference proceedings No Complete Reference of Author(s) Title of paper Year . Journal Customers Response To Mobile Vol Manesh S, Research Journal of Number Portability with Special 3, No 1. Dr. V. G Commerce & Behavioral Reference to Vodafone Customers 11(20 Letha Bai Science (RJCBS) in Rajakad 14) Conference organised by 2014 Role of Commercial Banks in Dept. of Business 2. Manesh S Economic Development of India Administration, N S S College Rajakumari, Marian International 2014 Challenges and Opportunities of 3. Manesh S. Institute of Management, Islamic Banking Kuttikkanam Deepa K The Impact of Financial Crisis on Nirmala College, 2010 4. Sidhardhan India Resilience Moovattupuzha

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil

21. Faculty as members in

a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. : Nil

22. Student projects

a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental /programme

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100%

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies

Nil

23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students

Nil

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department

25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

a) National b) International

26. Student profile programme/ course wise:

Enrolled Name of the Applications Pass

Course/programme received Selected *M *F percentage BCom 2008 Admn NA 29 14 15 82.76

BCom 2009 Admn NA 29 16 13 91.67 BCom 2010 ADMN NA 36 24 12 89.19 BCom 2011 ADMN NA 37 21 16 91.89

*M=Male *F=Female

27. Diversity of Students

% of students % of students % of students Name of the Course from the same from other from abroad state States BCom with Computer 100% Nil Nil Applications BCom with Co-operation 100% Nil Nil

28. Howmanystudentshaveclearednationalandstatecompetitiveexaminationssuch as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?

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Nil 29. Student progression

Student progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 30% Employed •Campus selection 2011-12- 24% 2012-13- 17% 2013-14- 22% 2014-15- 23%

•Other than campus recruitment 40%

Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 35%

30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

a) Library : Department library is maintained with general reading books

b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : One computer with scanner/printer with internet facility. The department is Wi-Fi enabled. The computer facilities are provided by the department of computer applications

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: One

d) Laboratories: Computer laboratory for students are provided by the department

of computer applications

31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/ seminar) with external experts

33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning –

 Power Point Presentation  Brain Storming Sessions  Quizzing Sessions  Debates

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34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strengths: Qualified teachers and dedicated and interested students

Weakness-Lack of Library, Separate computer lab, 100% ICT enabled class room, no PG course

Opportunity-Increase student support activity, getting improvement in profession

Challenges- Conducting extension activities and research programmes like seminars, conferences and workshops due to remoteness of the place to get resource persons.