The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Declared as Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road Hyderabad – 501 203, Telangana. Tel: 040 – 23479999 Website: http://www.ifheindia.org e-mail:
[email protected] Fax: 08417 – 236653 SELF STUDY REPORT II CYCLE Submitted to The Director National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Nagarbhavi, Bangalore – 560 072, Karnataka January – 2015 TABLE OF CONTENT Profile of the University 7 Milestones 25 NAAC Peer Team Recommendations 2009 27 Action Taken Report – NAAC Peer Team Recommendations 2009 31 Action Taken Report –UGC Review Committee Recommendations 2009 39 Executive Summary 47 Criteria-Wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 69 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 98 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 155 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 262 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 286 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 349 Criteria VII: Innovations and Best Practices 389 Shri N. J. Yasaswy (1950 – 2011) Founder The ICFAI Group Shri N.J.Yasaswy, the founder of the ICFAI Group of Educational Institutions was a pioneer and trailblazer in promoting higher education in the Private Sector. He conceptualized, developed and built competitive and top graded Business schools in India apart from creating 11 Universities in the developing states of India (including in the North East) single-handedly. He wanted to nurture and groom young students - who had the will to learn but were unable to gain entry into the premier management institutes for a variety of reasons. He built a Temple of Learning offering value based education, industry- focused curriculum and employable skills.