Govt. College Bilaspur,

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2014-15

Submitted to National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) for partial fulfilment of requirements of Assessment & Accreditation of the Institution (Cycle-3)

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC (For Affiliated/Constituent Colleges) Part – A

Data of the Institution

1. Name of the Institution Govt. College Bilaspur

 Name of the Head of the Institution : Prof. Brij Bala Sankhyan  Designation: Principal / Chairperson  Does the institution function from own campus: Yes  Phone no./Alternate phone no.: 01978-222417  Mobile No.: 9418163512  Registered e-mail: [email protected]  Alternate e-mail : [email protected]  Address: Govt. College Bilaspur  City/Town: Bilaspur  State/UT : Himachal Pradesh  Pin Code : 174001

2. Institutional status:

 Affiliated / Constituent: Affiliated  Type of Institution: Co-education/Men/ Women: Co-education  Location : Rural/Semi-urban/Urban: Urban  Financial Status: Grants-in aid/ UGC 2f  and 12 (B)/ Self financing (please specify) : UGC 2f and 12 (B)/ Self financing  Name of the Affiliating University: HP University Shimla  Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. Suresh Kumar Soni  Phone no. : 01978-222417  Alternate Phone No. 01978-221178  Mobile: 9418089775  IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]  Alternate Email address: [email protected]

3. Website address: www.gcbilaspur.in

Web-link of the AQAR: (Previous Academic Year): http://gcbilaspur.in/achievements/

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4. Whether Academic Calendar prepared during the year? Yes/No....., if yes, whether it is uploaded in the Institutional website: Yes Weblink: www.gcbilaspur.in

5. Accreditation Details:

Year of Cycle Grade CGPA Validity Period Accreditation 1st B++ 81.50 2004 from:2004 to: 2009 2nd B 2.43 2013 from:2013 to: 2018

6. Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY: 01/01/2004 7. Internal Quality Assurance System 7.1 Quality initiatives by IQAC during the year for promoting quality culture

 Digitalization  Minimizing environmental degradation  Development Programmes for Staff, Faculty and Students  Fulfilling social responsibilities  Participation from stakeholders

8. Provide the list of funds by Central/ State Government- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR/TEQIP/World Bank/CPE of UGC etc. Institution/ Scheme Funding Year of award with Amount Department/Faculty agency duration ------

9. Whether composition of IQAC as per latest NAAC guidelines: Yes/No: Yes *upload latest notification of formation of IQAC: www.gcbilaspur.in

10. No. of IQAC meetings held during the year: 03 The minutes of IQAC meeting and compliance to the decisions have been uploaded on the institutional website……. Yes/No: Yes (Report uploaded)

11. Whether IQAC received funding from any of the funding agency to support its activities during the year? Yes

If yes, mention the amount: 2038172.00 Year: 2014-15

12. Significant contributions made by IQAC during the current year (maximum five bullets) Narrated under point No. 7.1

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13. Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the Academic year towards Quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the Academic year

Plan of Action Achievements/Outcomes

 Digitalization  E-file System to promote paperless office.  Digital fees payment.  Minimizing environmental  Decreased use of paper and plastic degradation  Optimization of existing infrastructure  Tree Plantation  Development Programmes for  Orientation/Refresher programmes for faculty. Staff, Faculty and Students  Provision of Academic leave for teaching Staff.  Counselling sessions for students are available.  Participation in workshops, conferences, seminars and poster presentation by Faculty and Technical Staff.  Fulfilling social  Remedial classes for weak students. responsibilities  Free coaching to the students for competitive examinations.  Scholarships to the students both meritorious and under privileged.  Reservation roaster is followed for making admissions.  Blood donation camps.  Books and prizes are distributed during annual prize distribution function.  Participation from  Interaction meetings with all the stake holders such as stakeholders Government representatives, University Authorities, PTA members etc. are organised regularly.  Alumni meetings to discuss and enhance wholesome education and development.  Principal interaction with students.

14. Whether the AQAR was placed before statutory body? Yes /No: Yes Name of the Statutory body: NAAC Date of meeting(s): 10-04-2013

15. Whether NAAC/or any other accredited body(s) visited IQAC or interacted with it to assess the functioning? Yes/No: Yes Date: 2013

16. Whether institutional data submitted to AISHE: Yes/No: Yes Year: 2014 Date of Submission: March 2014 17. Does the Institution have Management Information System? Yes If yes, give a brief description and a list of modules currently operational.  Personnel Management Information System (PMIS) maintains records of employees and the service books are available online.  Drawl and disbursement is online and salaries etc. are credited through digital mode to individual bank accounts.  GPF & CPF of the staff is maintained through digital mode.  Student database is maintained through software.

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 Regarding scholarship of the students, online applications are received and scholarship is credited through online digital system.  End Term Examination is managed through online system.  Internal assessment and term awards are submitted online and database is maintained digitally.  Library provides INFLIBNET and internet access to the students. Passwords are provided to the students / faculty to access INFLIBNET and record is maintained in the library.

Part-B

CRITERION I – CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 Institution has the mechanism for well planned curriculum delivery and documentation. Explain in 500 words The institution has the mechanism for well planned curriculum delivery and documentation. Planning and implementation of the curriculum by the college is done most effectively by introducing students and stakeholders first to the larger mission and the wider vision that defines the particular purpose which the college stands for and seeks to promote. The college website and the college prospectus open with a prominent display of the vision of the college. The mission of the college is to fulfill what it has envisaged by providing quality education with the implementation of CBCS in 2013 which is enabling students to become educated, responsible citizens and realize their status in the society. The time table of the college is framed in such a way that the courses can be completed within the prescribed period of time and appropriate weightage is given to the each course. The time table of the college also provides the tutorial classes for the efficient delivery of the curriculum. The extra classes for the weaker students and remedial classes for the SC/ST and minority students are organized in the college. Inter disciplinary approach is adopted so as to enable students to have access to excellent curricular and co-curricular opportunities for enhancing academic acumen, employability and entrepreneurial skills. Ample choices are offered to students by integrating CBCS and discipline specific, interdisciplinary electives in curricula to meet students’ interests and aspirations. Workshops and seminars such as RUSA Orientation Workshops and admission guidance workshops are organized from time to time for the teachers and faculty members. The inputs for curriculum planning were taken in the college and conveyed to the higher authorities. The curriculum is implemented in letter and spirit. The college has ensured that UGC guidelines for the curriculum implementation are followed upto the maximum. Teachers receive procedural and practical support from the college and university in implementing the curriculum. An established and furnished library of the institution assures the availability of the books related to new syllabi to the students. Project reports, assignments and House Examinations help in the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation of the students. The documentary record of these activities is kept by the teachers and college. Some of the faculty members of the teaching staff of the college are HP University paper setters for UG Courses under CBCS. 1.1.2 Certificate / Diploma Courses introduced during the Academic year Name of Name of Date of introduction focus on employability/ Skill development the the and duration entrepreneurship Certificate Diploma Course Courses Nil ------1.2 Academic Flexibility: The institution offers comprehensive academic flexibility under CBCS system of H.P. University, Shimla. The students are offered different major and minor courses of their choices. It is worth mentioning that interdisciplinary choices in minor courses are also offered. Beside these, there is a pool of different compulsory courses, out of which the students are given the flexibility to choose at least three courses in first three semesters of their own choices. The compulsory course EVS was offered to every student as per the notification of H.P. University. There is also a pool of courses- General interest & hobby, out of which, students were given the choice to opt at least one course. Roll on system for admission/progression to higher classes was continued.

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1.2.1 New programmes/courses introduced during the Academic year Programme with Date of Introduction Course with Code Date of Introduction Code Masters in English, MA July 2014 -- July 2014 English 1.2.2 Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system implemented at the affiliated Colleges (if applicable) during the Academic year. Name of Programmes UG PG Date of implementation of UG PG adopting CBCS CBCS / Elective Course System All the UG Courses and Self Yes No June 2013 Yes No Financing Courses

Already adopted (mention the year): 2013 1.2.3 Students enrolled in Certificate/ Diploma Courses introduced during the year Certificate Diploma Courses No of Students N/A -- 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year Value added courses Date of introduction Number of students enrolled BBA July 2010 139 BCA July 2006 128 BTTM July 2012 47 B. Sc. Biotechnology July 2010 86 PGDCA July 2006 12 1.3.2 Field Projects / Internships under taken during the year Project/Programme Title No. of students enrolled for Field Projects / Internships B. Com 127 BCA 37 BBA 45 BTTM 23 M. Com 30 PGDCA 12 1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Whether structured feedback received from all the stakeholders. 1) Students 2) Teachers 3) Employers 4) Alumni 5) Parents

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

1.4.2 How the feedback obtained is being analyzed and utilized for overall development of the institution?

Government College Bilaspur is committed to the highest standard of education and other provisions for its students and encourage students to provide the institution for thoughtful and constructive feedback as a result college continues to review develop and implement policies and practices in key areas such as curriculum, governance, supervision and monitoring. PTA, OSA regularly involves in the functioning of college and aims to encourage good relations between staff, parents and others associated with the college. The college always remains in touch with the higher authorities and it is to make sure that each of the college section contributes for the up gradation of institution.

CRITERION II -TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION

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2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1. 1 Demand Ratio during the year Name of the Number of seats available Number of applications Students Enrolled Programme received BA 780 741 312 B.Sc. 480 1372 444 B.Com 120 192 120 BCA 50 125 50 BBA 50 98 50 BTTM 40 52 24 B.Sc. Biotechnology 30 40 29 MA Economics 30 22 22 MA English 30 56 30 M.Com 30 76 30 PGDCA 40 30 12 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1. Student - Full time teacher ratio (current year data)

Year Number of students Number of students Number of full Number of full Number enrolled in the enrolled in the time teachers time teachers of institution (UG) institution (PG) available in the available in the teachers institution institution teaching teaching only teaching only both UG UG courses PG courses and PG courses 2014-15 2575 148 56 0 56

2.3 Teaching - Learning Process 2.3.1 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc. (current year data) Number of Number of teachers ICT tools and Number of ICT Number of E-resources teachers on roll using ICT (LMS, e- resources enabled smart and techniques Resources) available classrooms classrooms used 56 56 Computer, Nil 01 Power Point Projectors & Presentations, e- Internet mails, google, scholar, youtube, inflibnet, jstore, e-books 2.3.2 Students mentoring system available in the institution? Give details. Mentoring system is very integral part of the college for holistic development of the students. Various college committees and societies constituted by college administration to provide input during planning and implementing quality related initiative. Orientation of fresher’s and regular meetings with students’ council along with the staff advisory committee takes place. Guest speakers are invited to give Career guidance. College organizes orientation programmes, Personality development workshop and personnel counselling to the students. College puts adequate efforts for mentoring of students by conducting research on student needs and effective strategies for meeting the identified needs.

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Number of students enrolled in the institution Number of fulltime teachers Mentor: Mentee Ratio 2723 56 01: 49 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Number of full time teachers appointed during the year No. of sanctioned No. of filled Vacant positions Positions filled No. of faculty with positions positions during the current Ph. D year Govt. HEIS Govt. HEIS Govt. HEIS Govt. HEIS Govt. HEIS 51 14 42 14 09 - -- -- 14 --

2.4.2 Honours and recognitions received by teachers (received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the year ) Year of Name of full time teachers Designation Name of the award, fellowship, received award receiving awards from state level, from Government or recognized bodies national level, international level

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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Number of days from the date of semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results during the year Programme Name Programme Semester/ year Last date of the last Date of declaration of Code semester-end/ year- results of semester-end/ end examination year- end examination Master of Arts MA English Semester 04-07-2015 26-10-2015 English Master Arts MA Semester 30-06-2015 26-10-2015 Economics Economics Master of M.Com. Semester 06-07-2015 10-2015 Commerce Post Graduate PGDCA Semester 13-07-2015 Data not available Diploma in Computer Applications Bachelor of B.Sc. yearly 18-04-2015 08-07-2015 Science Bachelor of B. Com. yearly 18-04-2015 30-06-2015 Commerce BA yearly 18-04-2015 16-07-2015 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of B.Sc. yearly Data not available Data not available Science Biotech Biotech Bachelor of BBA Semester 01-05-2015 Data not available Business Administration Bachelor of BCA yearly 04-2015 06-2015 Computer Applications

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Bachelor of BTM Semester 06-2015 10-2015 Tourism Management 2.5.2 Reforms initiated on Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) system at the institutional level.  House exam / MTT’s are conducted prior to end term examinations. The house exam committee is constituted in the college for the smooth conduct of internal examination.  Students are given assignments / questions from previous university exams to solve and to be familiar with the pattern of exam.  Class tests, group discussions, seminars, quiz are conducted.  The results / poor performances of students in MTT’s are informed to parents by post.  There is a complete transparency in internal assessment. At the beginning of semester, faculty members inform the students about the various components in the internal assessment. The internal assessment is prepared as per the university guidelines and is displayed on the notice board.  Students’ feedback system has been developed. 2.5.3 Academic calendar prepared and adhered for conduct of Examination and other related matters. Academic calendar is prepared and adhered to as per the direction/notification of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. The Calendar is provided to the students and faculty members. The prospectus of the institution containing all such information is provided to the students and teachers before the commencement of academic session. 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the institution are stated and displayed in website of the institution (to provide the weblink) www.gcbilaspur.in 2.6.2 Pass percentage of students Programme Code Programme Name Number of students Number of students Pass appeared in the final year passed in final Percentage examination semester/year examination BA BA 184 155 84 B.Sc. B.Sc. 181 132 73 B.Com B.Com 183 140 77 BCA BCA 37 37 100 BBA BBA 45 45 100 BTTM BTTM 23 23 100 B.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. Biotechnology 30 28 93 MA Economics MA Economics 19 19 100 M.Com M.Com 28 27 96 PGDCA PGDCA 12 12 100 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution may design the questionnaire) (results and details be provided as weblink) Questionnaire and survey analysis is uploaded in college website – www.gcbilaspur.in CRITERION III – RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION 3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.1.1 Research funds sanctioned and received from various agencies, industry and other organisations Nature of the Project Duration Name of the Total grant Amount received during the funding sanctioned Academic year Agency

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Major projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Minor Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Interdisciplinary Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Industry sponsored Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Projects sponsored by the Nil Nil Nil Nil University/ College Students Research Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil (other than compulsory by the College) International Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil Any other(Specify) Nil Nil Nil Nil Total Nil Nil Nil Nil 3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Workshops/Seminars Conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices during the year Title of Workshop/Seminar Name of the Dept. Date(s) Nil Nil Nil 3.2.2 Awards for Innovation won by Institution/Teachers/Research scholars/Students during the year Title of the Name of the Awardee Awarding Date of Award Category innovation Agency Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 3.2.3 No. Of Incubation centre created, start-ups incubated on campus during the year Incubation Centre Name Sponsored by Nil Nil Nil Name of the Start-up Nature of Start-up Date of commencement Nil Nil Nil 3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 Incentive to the teachers who receive recognition/awards State National International Nil Nil Nil 3.3.2 Ph. Ds awarded during the year (applicable for PG College, Research Center) Name of the Department No. Of Ph. Ds Awarded Nil Nil 3.3.3 Research Publications in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year Department No. Of Publication Average Impact Factor, if any National Economics 01 ------

International

3.3.4 Books and Chapters in edited Volumes / Books published, and papers in National/International Conference Proceedings per Teacher during the year Department No. Of publication Economics 01 3.3.5 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last Academic year based on average citation index in Scopus/ Web of Science or Pub Med/ Indian Citation Index

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Title of the paper Name of the Title of the journal Year of Citation Institutional Number author publication Index affiliation as of mentioned in citations the publication excludin g self citations

Food and nutrition Prof. R R Administrative 2014 -- GC Bilaspur -- security in India: Facts Kaundal development: and policy measures Journal of HIPA

3.3.6 h-index of the Institutional Publications during the year. (based on Scopus/ Web of science) Title of Name of the author Title of the Year of h-index Number of citations Institutional the paper journal publication excluding self citations affiliation as mentioned in the publication

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3.3.7 Faculty participation in Seminars/Conferences and Symposia during the year : No. Of Faculty International level National level State level Local level Attended Seminars/ 4 2 0 - Workshops - 1 1 0 - Presented papers - Resource Persons - 0 1 - 3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted in collaboration with industry, community and Non- Government Organisations through NSS/NCC/Red cross/Youth Red Cross (YRC) etc., during the year Title of the Activities Organising unit/ agency/ Number of teachers co- Number of students collaborating agency ordinated such activities participated in such activities ------

3.4.2 Awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government and other recognized bodies during the year Name of the Activity Award/recognition Awarding bodies No. Of Students benefited Nil Nil Nil Nil 3.4.3 Students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programmes such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. During the year Name of the scheme Organising unit/ Name of the activity Number of teachers Number of agency/ collaborating coordinated such students agency activities participate d in such activities

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3.5 Collaborations 3.5.1 Number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange during the year Nature of Activity Participant Source of financial support Duration

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Nil Nil Nil Nil 3.5.2 Linkages with institutions/industries for internship, on-the-job training, project work, sharing of research facilities etc. During the year Nature of linkage Title of the Name of the partnering institution/ Duration Participa linkage industry /research lab with contact (From-To) nt details Job 1. The Holiday Home, 1 month 02 Training,BTA Shimla 1 month 02 students HPTDC- 0177-2801705 1 month 01 2. Hotel Jupiter, Manali, 1 month 01 01902- 252708

3. Apple hotels and resorts,Left Bank Manali, 1 month 01 01902-321666 4. Hotel Silverine, The Mall, Shimla, 0177-2658129 5. Shimla British Resort, ChauraMaidan Shimla, 0177-2655254 Educational Tour Department of Tourism Studies 5 days 30 Report,BTA Students Project 1. Accommodation Facilities in Reports,BTA Hotel Panchwati and Hotel Students Sagar View. 2. Role of HPTDC in Tourism Sector 3. Tourism Segment in Berthin region of Bilaspur. 4. Tourism geography of Himachal Pradesh. 5. Tourism Resources of Kangradistt. 6. Tourism information centers in himachal Pradesh. 7. Motivating and dominating factors in Himachal Tourism. 8. Rural Tourism resources of Himachal Pradesh 9. Sustainable Tourism. 10. Fairs and Festivals of Himachal Pradesh. 11. Role of Sustainable Tourism in Indian Tourism Sector. 12. Tourism Product , Concept, Types, Characteristics and Pricing factor. 13. Tourism Components of BilaspurDistt. 14. Socio-Cultural impacts of

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Tourism. 15. Educational Tourism in Himachal Pradesh. 16 Hill resorts of Himachal Pradesh and various attrections. Job 1. Drant Televentures Mohali 45 days 10 Training,BBA 2. AuRosin and Turpentine Factory 04 students Bilaspur. 04 3. Jai Maa DURGA Forging Pvt Ltd 04 Baddi 4. Quariga Research Ltd. Baddi 06 5. ACC Barmana 02 6. Alchemist Solan 01 7. Jai Prakash Associates Solan 3.5.3 MoUs signed with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. During the year Organisation Date of MoU Purpose and Number of students/teachers signed Activities participated under MoUs ------CRITERION IV – INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 Budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year Budget allocated for infrastructure Budget utilized for infrastructure development augmentation 4,84,582.00 4,84,582.00 4.1.2 Details of augmentation in infrastructure facilities during the year Facilities Existing Newly added Campus area 13.6 Acre -- Class rooms 30 -- Laboratories 11 -- Seminar Halls 01 -- Classrooms with LCD facilities 03 -- Classrooms with Wi-Fi/ LAN 30 -- Seminar halls with ICT facilities 01 -- Video Centre Nil -- No. Of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the Nil -- current year. Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. In Lakhs) Nil -- Others Nil -- 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated {Integrated Library Management System -ILMS}

Name of the ILMS Nature of automation (fully or Version Year of software partially) automation

SOUL Partially 2.0 2010 4.2.1 Library Services: Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 25743 In Croes 1062 192711 25805 In Crores

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Reference Books 3954 In Crores 39 8846 3993 In Crores e-Books INFLIB NET, 2500 INFLIB 2850 INFLIB NET, 5350 N-List NET N-List Journals 05 8599 01+05 9349 06 17948 e-Journals INFLIB NET, 2500 INFLIB 2850 INFLIB NET, 5350 N-List NET, N- N-List List Digital Database ------CD & Video ------Library automation SOUL 30000 -- -- 01 30000 Software Weeding (Hard & Soft) Hard Only ------Hard Only -- Others (Magazine) 28 17682 27 12354 27 30036 4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Technology Upgradation (overall) Total Computer Internet Browsing Computer Office Departments Available band O Computers Labs Centres Centres width (MGBPS) t h e r s Existing 111 04 111 03 03 07 20 4 MBPS N il Added Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil N il

Total 111 04 111 03 03 07 20 4 MBPS N il

4.3.2 Bandwidth available of internet connection in the Institution (Leased line)

4MBPS 4.3.3 Facility for e-content Name of the e-content development facility Provide the link of the videos and media centre and recording facility Nil Nil 4.3.4 E-content developed by teachers such as: e-PG-Pathshala, CEC (under e-PG-Pathshala CEC (Under Graduate) SWAYAM other MOOCs platform NPTEL/NMEICT/any other Government initiatives & institutional (Learning Management System (LMS) etc Name of the Name of the module Platform on which Date of launching e – teacher module is developed content Nil Nil Nil Nil 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities, excluding salary component, during the year Assigned budget on Expenditure incurred Assigned budget on Expenditure incurred on academic facilities on maintenance of physical facilities maintenance of physical facilities academic facilities 1,82,74,818 1,82,74,818 1,57,128 1,57,128 4.4.2 Procedures and policies for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities – laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. (information to be available in institutional Website, provide link) Government agencies provide/sanction funds for maintenance of campus infrastructure (physical and

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academic support facilities). The College Advisory Committee and Project Monitoring Unit decide about the construction, renovation and purchases (instruments/computers/equipments) which are required for the college infrastructure. A detailed project report is prepared by authorized agency such as HPPWD etc. and the same is forwarded for the approval of the Higher Authorities (Secretary Education to the Government of Himachal Pradesh). The purchases are made from the Government Agencies / rate contracts / Quotations. (www.gcbilaspur.in) CRITERION V – STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Scholarships and Financial Support Name /Title of the Number of Amount in Rupees scheme students Financial support PTA 10 10000.00 from institution Financial support from other sources a) National Post Matric 84 586379.00 scholarships scheme for SC students

Post Matric 02 11699.00 scholarships scheme for ST students

Post Matric 14 98719.00 scholarships scheme for OBC students b) International ------c) State Kalpana Chawla 36 540000.00 Scholarship IRDP Scholarship 127 152400.00

5.1.2 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab, Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc., Name of the capability Date of Number of students Agencies involved enhancement scheme implementation enrolled ------

5.1.3 Students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the year Year Name of the Number of benefited Number of benefited Number of students Number of scheme students by Guidance students by Career who have passed in the students placed for Competitive Counselling activities competitive exam examination

2014- Career -- 46 -- 13 15 Counselling

5.1.4 Institutional mechanism for transparency, timely redressal of student grievances, Prevention of sexual harassment and ragging cases during the year

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Total grievances received No. of grievances redressed Average number of days for grievance redressal -- -- No complaint was received during the session 5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Details of campus placement during the year On campus Off Campus Name of Number of Number of Name of Number of Students Number of Students Organizations Students Students Organizations Participated Placed Visited Participated Placed Visited ------Hygenic Research 01 01 Institute Baddi

------Pharma Company 01 01 Pontasahib

------CS Info Tech 01 01 Chandigarh

------CS Soft solution 01 01 Pvt.td Mohali

UIMATIC Pvt. Ltd 01 01 Mohali

Shiva Engineering 01 01 College Bilaspur

Kotak Asset 01 01 Management Chandigarh

Indian Army 01 01

Mount Calavary 01 01 Public School Bilaspur

Astro Pharma 01 01 Baddi

Tour Himalyas 01 01 Delhi

HDFC Bank Chandigarh 5.2.2 Student progression to higher education in percentage during the year: 2014-15 Year Number of students Programme Department Name of institution joined Name of enrolling into higher graduated from graduated Programme education from admitted to

2014 13 BBA Department of Central university Kangra MBA Management Himachal Pradesh Technical university MBA Studies Hamirpur International Centre for Distance MBA G.D.C.Bilaspur Education and Open learning Shimla Abhilashi university Mandi MBA Bahara university Solan MBA

2015 10 B.Sc. Department of H.P.U. Shimla M.Sc.Microbiology Biotechnology Biotechnology Nauni Uni. (Solan) M.Sc. Biotech. G.P.G.C. Nauni Uni. (Solan) M.Sc. Microbiology Bilaspur Chandigarh Uni. M.Sc. Biotech. M.Sc. Biotech.

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Chandigarh Uni. M.A. English H.P.U. Shimla M.Sc. Chemistry H.P.U. Shimla M.Sc. Biotech M.Sc. Biotech. Thappar Uni.

5.2.3Students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year (eg: NET/SET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/TOFEL/Civil Services/State Government Services) Items No. of Students selected/ Registration number/roll number for the exam qualifying NET -- -- SET -- -- SLET -- -- GATE -- -- GMAT -- -- CAT -- -- GRE -- -- TOFEL -- -- Civil Services -- -- State Government Services -- -- Any Other -- -- 5.2.4 Sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level during the year Activity Level Participants Organized coaching camps for the Himachal Pradesh Inter-Versity 12 University Kabaddi (Men) team Organized coaching camps for the Himachal Pradesh Inter-Versity 12 University Kabaddi (Women) team Organized coaching camps for the Himachal Pradesh Inter-Versity 16 University Hockey (Women) team Organized coaching camps for the Himachal Pradesh Inter-Versity 8 University Boxing (Men) team prior to their participation in Inter-University Championships. Organized HPU Men Cross-Country Championship Inter-College 145 Organized HPU Women Cross-Country Championship Inter-College 74 Organized Annual Athletic Meet Inter-College 72 Classical Vocal Intra-College 07 Group song Indian Intra-College 21 Gazal Intra-College 15 Western Group Song Intra-College 11 Western Solo Intra-College 16 Tabla Intra-College 06 Sitar Intra-College 04 Dance - Himachal Lok Nritya Intra-College 35 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) Year Name of the National/ Sports Cultural Student ID Name of the student award/ medal International number 2014-15 Bronze Medal National 35th National 35187 Priyanka Negi Games held at Kerala (Kabaddi)

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2014-15 Bronze Medal National 35th National 35194 Ritu Negi Games held at Kerala (Kabaddi) 2014-15 Bronze Medal National 35th National 11357684 Surajlaxmi Games held at Kerala (Kabaddi) 2014-15 Bronze Medal National 62nd Senior 35194 Ritu Negi National Kabaddi championship held at Tamilnadu 2014-15 Bronze Medal National 62nd Senior 35187 Priyanka Negi National Kabaddi championship held at Tamilnadu 2014-15 Bronze Medal National 62nd Senior 11357684 Surajlaxmi National Kabaddi championship held at Tamilnadu 2014-15 Highly State Level -- Western B.Sc. I Aakanksha Commended Solo Song in HPU Youth Festival held at G.C. Kullu

2014-15 Highly State Level -- Western B.Sc. I Aakanksha Commended Group Song MA Eng. I Bhavani Priya in HPU B.Sc. III Surbhi B.Sc. I Shruti Youth BBA I Jitender Festival held BSc I Pankaj at G.C. Kullu

2014-15 Commended State Level -- Western 1114RRKY250 Shivani Gazal in HPU 014 Youth Festival held at G.C. Kullu

2014-15 Commended State Level -- Indian Group 1114RRKY250014 Shivani BSC III Song in HPU 1114RRKY210051 Sur bhi Youth 1113BL01330026 Anjana 2113BL01020054 Rohit Festival held BSC III Ramesh at G.C. Kullu Chanderkant 2014-15 Commended State Level -- Tabla Solo in BSC III Ashif Sheikh HPU Youth Festival held at G.C. Kullu

2014-15 Commended State Level -- Sitar Solo in 52626 Sunanda Kumari HPU Youth Festival held at G.C. Kullu

2014-15 Highly State Level -- Folk Dance 52537 Sunita Commended 22535 Komal

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in HPU 2051 Neerja 2054 Youth 1114RRKY280001 Sarita Festival held BA I Jyoti 53585 Ankita at G.C. 1113BL01250014 Pallvi Sanjauli 1114RRKY250004 1114RRKY250010 Aarti 1113BL01330026 Manvi Shivani Rohit 2014-15 Highly State level -- Spot 53010 Ankush Commended Photography in HPU Youth Festival held at GC Dehri

2014-15 Commended State level -- One act play BSc III Rajneesh Kumar in HPU BSc III Vishal Thakur Youth BSc I Vishal Thakur BCA Pankaj Chauhan Festival held BSc III Ankita Sharma at Sanskrit BSc III Deeksha Chandel College BA III Sanjeev Solan BSc III Abhishek Singh BA III Vijay Kumar 5.3.2 Activity of Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution In the year 2014-15 five meetings with CSCA members were held to discuss various issues related to the institution. The decisions were taken and implemented effectively for the smooth functioning of events in the college as well as developmental works of college. 5.3 Alumni Engagement 5.3.1 Whether the institution has registered Alumni Association? Yes/No, if yes give details Yes, Old Students Association (OSA) is functioning in the college. This organization is actively involved in conducting various activities in the institution such as: Blood Donation Camp, Health Check-up Camps, Legal Awareness Camp, Infrastructural Development works etc. The Alumni Association also sponsors scholarships to the meritorious and poor students. 5.3.2 No. of registered enrolled Alumni: -- 5.3.3 Alumni contribution during the year (in Rupees) : 21600 5.3.4 Meetings/activities organized by Alumni Association : -- CRITERION VI –GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 1.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership Vision Government college Bilaspur is a premier institute of the state giving quality education to the students in social sciences, basic sciences, and commerce at the undergraduate and post graduate level. The college also offers professional courses like BCA, BBA, BTTM, B. Sc. in Biotechnology & PGDCA. To cater the professional needs of the present day society, the college has also started Bachelor Courses in Vocational Studies in order to increase the scopes of jobs for the student in near future. The Vision the institution is all round development of students by providing career oriented and need based

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degrees, diploma and certificate courses. Being a government college our mission is to provide high quality higher education at low cost. The college is a perfect model of education by reaching out to every section of the society in general, and it offers special opportunities to the disadvantaged and underprivileged sections of the society, by following reservation roster in admission and by providing scholarships to the BPL and girls students as well as to the reserve category students. Leadership The academic and other student oriented programmes of the college eventually aims at ensuring leadership qualities among the students. The college also seeks to inculcate qualities of competence, confidence and excellence among students through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities like Sports, Cultural Activities, NCC, NSS, Rovers and Rangers. The college further aims to mould the students hailing mostly from the marginalized and weaker sections of the society into better individuals and to guide them to contribute constructively towards the society. 6.1.1 Mention two practices of decentralization and participative management during the last year For decentralization and participative management, different college committees having a convener are framed every year. All the recommendations are made by the conveners in consultation with the members of the committee. There are a number of committees which meet at regular intervals to discharge the varied works related to academic, sports, cultural, administration, financial, infrastructure. The committees of the year 2017- 18 were duly notified in the Handbook of Information i.e. College Prospectus. In case of urgency and specific work, special committees are also constituted. Apart from this there are well notified committees such as Anti Ragging Committee, Women Harassment Committee, Grievance-redressal, Swachhta, Anti Drug Awareness, Discipline Committees etc. Participation of the students is ensured in all the Committees for transparent and effective governance. 6.1.2 Does the institution have a Management Information System (MIS)? Yes/No/Partial: Partial and details about this matter is given in point No. 17 of Part A 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following (with in 100 words each):  Curriculum Development: Being an affiliated college the institution has limited role in curriculum development however senior faculty are the members of Board of Studies of the affiliating university- HPU.  Teaching and Learning: Admissions are done on merit basis. Teaching and learning caters to the diverse need of the present day society. Regular classes, class tests, house examination, tutorials etc. are the integral part of teaching and learning process.  Examination and Evaluation: House examination, class test and end term examination along continuous comprehensive assessment is ensured.  Research and Development: In the institution there is no systematic system for research and development however the individual efforts by the teachers are made in the area of research and development.  Library, ICT and Physical Infrastructure / Instrumentation: Library is well equipped and digitalized, INFLIBNET facilities along with e-resources are available. Teachers are also making use of ICT methods appropriately. Physical infrastructure is adequate to cater to the requirements of students and teachers.  Human Resource Management: Human resource available in the institution is adequate and their energies are properly utilized according to their capacity and aptitude. Work is assigned accordingly in

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the interest of students and the institution.  Industry Interaction / Collaboration: Collaboration with the industries is also done, however, the focus in the matter remains more on the Self-finance and Vocational Courses.  Admission of Students: Admission is provided in variety of courses including Self-finance courses. The basis of admission in different courses is merit - both academic and entrance tests. Reservation roster is followed strictly as per HP Government and the affiliating university norms. 6.2.2 : Implementation of e-governance in areas of operations:  Planning and Development: Partially  Administration: Partially  Finance and Accounts: Fully  Student Admission and Support: Partially  Examination: Completely 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 Teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year : 2014-15 Year Name of teacher Name of conference/ Name of the Amount of workshop attended for professional support which financial support body for which provided membership fee is provided 2014 Prof. Sarwan Kumar National Cadet Corps : NCC Pre Ministry of Defence, TA/DA as per Commission course GoI entitlement

6.3.2 Number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the College for teaching and non teaching staff during the year Year Title of the professional development Title of the Dates No. of No. of programme organised for teaching administrative (from-to) partici participants staff training programme pants (Non- organised for non- (Teach teaching teaching staff ing staff) staff) ------6.3.3 No. of teachers attending professional development programmes, viz., Orientation Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programmes during the year Title of the professional development Number of teachers who Date and Duration programme attended (from 01 July 2017 to 30 June 2018) ------

6.3.4 Faculty and Staff recruitment (no. for permanent/fulltime recruitment): Teaching Non-teaching Permanent Fulltime Permanent Fulltime/temporary HEIS PTA HEIS PTA 43 10 01 16 05 08 6.3.5 Welfare schemes for Teaching Study Leave Academic Leave All welfare schemes as per HP Government norms

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Non teaching Leave for Training and Capacity Enhancement All welfare schemes as per HP Government norms Students Scholarships sponsored by State/Centre Govt., PTA and OSA. Concessional bus pass scheme by HRTC, educational tours, industrial training, State Govt. financial aid for skill development programmes, exemption of tuition fees for bonafide girl students., sanitary napkin scheme for girl students, hostel facility for girls and boys, IGNOU, NCC, NSS, sports hostels and coaching facility by centre and state govts., Gymnasium, Rangers and Rovers, Career Counselling Cell, remedial courses. Reservation Roster is followed. 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly To manage the financial works, the institutional has designed internal and external management /control system. Annual budget is provided to the college by the Directorate of Higher Education in the start of financial year. Norms have been set up to make expenditure by the department concerned. For the monitoring of the same, the superintendent supervises the expenditures and the expenditure so incurred is duly audited by local audit agency of HP Government, HPAG Shimla and authorized Chartered Accountant (CA). The College also ensures transparency regarding financial management and resource mobilization through the Bursar and the Head of the Institution. The financial details and documents are properly scrutinized and maintained.

6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from management, non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropies during the year(not covered in Criterion III) Name of the non government funding agencies/ Funds/ Grants Purpose individuals received in Rs. PTA HEIS Others 10,09,525.00 10,07,047.00 21600.00 (OSA) 20,38,172.00 To maintain and sustain Self- finance Courses and financial support to the college in general 6.4.2 Total corpus fund generated - Rs. 20,38,172.00 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Yes HPU through results, YES Principal, Coordinators of Self – Academic Directorate of Higher Education finance courses and IQAC Yes Directorate of Higher YES Principal, Coordinators of Self – Education, Local & AG office finance courses, Bursar, CA & IQAC Administrative 6.5.2 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association (at least three)  Parent Teacher Association of the college is functional and helps in the development of the college. Feedback given by the PTA is considered positively for the betterment of the college. Regular meetings are conducted. Parents interact with the teachers and the Principal.  PTA also helps in appointing part time teachers, Non- teaching staff and Security Personnel as per requirement of our college.  PTA is providing scholarships for meritorious students.  This body is also providing funds for the College developmental works in the interest of students.

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Parents usually express their satisfaction on the smooth functioning of the college and appreciate the efforts of the administration and the faculty. 6.5.3 Development programmes for support staff (at least three)  Computer training  Guest lecturers are organised for Personality Development  Yoga Workshop (Yoga Workshop was conducted by commerce Society on Yoga day). 6.5.4 Post Accreditation initiative(s) (mention at least three):  Library is equipped with more e-journals and INFLIBNET access is given to adequate number of students. Computers are provided to the students to access material on internet and through INFLIBNET.  Teachers were motivated to attend Refresher Courses and Training Programmes.  Rain water so harvested is used for making the campus green. 6.5.5 a. Submission of Data for AISHE portal : (Yes /No) Yes b. Participation in NIRF : (Yes /No) No c. ISO Certification : (Yes /No) No d. NBA or any other quality audit : (Yes /No) No 6.5.6 Number of Quality Initiatives undertaken during the year Year Name of quality initiative by IQAC Duration Number of participants Date of conducting (from-----to---- activity --) ------

 The IQAC evaluated the various quality improving decisions in its various meetings and suggested administration for improvisation.  A detailed planning was done well before the start of the session. All measures are taken for effective implementation of the academic calendar. Well defined time table with follow up of work is planned. Implementation of plans is ensured by taking into confidence all the stakeholders particularly the staff and students. CRITERION VII – INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES 7.1 - Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Gender Equity (Number of gender equity promotion programmes organized by the institution during the year) Title of the programme Period (from-to) Participants Female Male ------

7.1.2 Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability/Alternate Energy initiatives such as: Percentage of power requirement of the College met by the renewable energy sources

Data not available 7.1.3 Differently abled (Divyangjan) friendliness Items Facilities Yes/No No. of Beneficiaries Physical facilities Yes -- Provision for lift No -- Ramp/ Rails Yes --

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Braille Software/facilities No -- Rest Rooms Yes -- Scribes for examination Yes -- Special skill development for differently abled students No -- Any other similar facility No --

7.1.4 Inclusion and Situatedness Enlist most important initiatives taken to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the year Year Number of Number of Date and Name of the Issues Numbe initiatives to initiatives taken duration of the initiative addressed r of address to engage with initiative partici locational and contribute pating advantages and to local student disadvantages community s and staff ------

7.1.5 Human Values and Professional Ethics Code of conduct (handbooks) for various stakeholders Title Date of Publication Follow up (maximum 100 words each) Central Civil Services (Conduct 1964 These two sets of rules are considered most important as Rules) Central Civil Services they relate to employee code of conduct and discipline. (Conduct Rules) Out of these two, the CCS (CCA Rules are consulted in Government offices in connection with discipline cases. These rules are applied for regular/permanent Govt. employees of the State. Contract employees of the state are not covered under these rules. Contract policies for the contract employees have been made by the Govt. vide their Notification No. PER (AP)-C-B (2)-2/2015 dated 18- 02-2018 under these terms and condition the contract employees have been entitled for 10 Medical Leaves, 12 Casual leaves, 5 Special Leaves and 180 days maternity leave in case of women contract employee of the State. Central Civil Services (Leave Rules) 1972 The Regular Govt. Servant in case of women is also entitled for 180 days maternity leave under amendment in sub rule (1) of Rule 43 of Central Civil services (leave) rules 1972 for the figure “135”, the figure “180” shall be substituted vide Notification No. Fin ©-A (3)-1/2008- Loose dated 21-12-2017. Central Civil Services (Fundamental 1972 The State Govt. has made first amendment in Fundamental Rule) rules 56 after the second proviso to clause (e) vide Govt. Notification No. Fin ©-A (3)-2/2013-L dated 21-02-2018. All these above rules are very important for the Govt. Employees to make a discipline and punctuality, sincerity and faithfulness toward the State or Nation.

7.1.6 Activities conducted for promotion of universal Values and Ethics Activity Duration (from 2014 to 2015) Number of participants

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Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Srijan Programme 11-09-2014 -- Five Day Leadership Development 15-10-2014 to 19-10-2014 -- Programme 7.1.7 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly (at least five) Data not available 7.2 Best Practices Describe at least two institutional best practices Upload details of two best practices successfully implemented by the institution as per NAAC format in your institution website, provide the link

1. Student mentoring is done comprehensively through tutorials, induction and interaction meetings. 2. Campaign is carried out in the institution to spread awareness among the students about drug menace. 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness Provide the details of the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority and thrust. Provide the weblink of the institution.  Rain water harvesting is being done and the harvested water is being used for maintaining greenery in the campus.  RUSA Sensitization Programmes.  Campaign is carried out in the institution to spread awareness among the students about drug menace.

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8. Future Plans of action for next academic year (500 words)

 RUSA Sensitization and CBCS system.  Renovate the existing infrastructure for better management of academic and office related works.  Strengthen students’ support activities, particularly the grievance redressal and career counseling cell, and undertake more outreach programmes.  Sponsor the faculty to institutions of National importance to encourage them to apply for funding from various Government and other Agencies.  Orienting teachers for the best use of ICT for teaching and learning,  Motivating the teachers, students and all other stake holders for ensuring effective implementation of swachtta/ cleanliness of the campus.

Name: Dr. Suresh Kumar Soni Name: Prof. Brij Bala Sankhyan

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Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advancement Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

CSCA - College Student Central Association

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

HEIS - Higher Education Institute Society

NET - National Eligibility Test

OSA - Old Student Association

PEI - Physical Education Institution

PTA - Parent Teacher Association

RUSA - Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UGC - University Grants Commission

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