Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR Page | 1 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR BHAVAN’S SHRI I. L. PANDYA ARTS-SCIENCE AND SMT. J. M. SHAH COMMERCE COLLEGE, DAKOR MANAGED BY Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan- Mumbai Dakor Kendra, Dist- Kheda AFFILIATED TO GUJARAT UNIVERSITY, AHMEDABAD-GUJARAT SELF STUDY REPORT FOR REACCREDITATION SUBMITTED To, Director National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bengaluru. Page | 2 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR CONTENTS Sr. No Particulars Page No I Executive Summary 01 II Institutional Profile 06 III Criteria wise Inputs 1 Curricular Aspects 13 2 Teaching-Learning & Evaluation 25 3 Research Consultancy & Extension 66 4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources 85 5 Students Support & Progression 103 6 Governance, Leadership & Management 117 7 Innovations & Best Practices 139 IV Post Accreditation Initiatives 146 V Evaluative Report Of The Departments 147 Annexures Page | 3 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR PREFACE Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya (Motabhai) Arts-Science and Smt. Jashodaben M. Shah Commerce college, Dakor is one of the branches of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Mumbai, established by Late Dr. K.M. Munshi and the college was established in the year 1962 by him. Dr. Munshi with the hearty blessing of Mahatma Gandhi and active support and co-operation of several eminent all India leaders like Sardar Patel, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Shri C. Rajagopalachari, Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and scholars like Mahamahopadhyaya Dr. P.V. Kane, Acharya Jinavijayaji Muni, Principal Dr. I.J.S. Taraporewala and Principal Kashmira singh, founded the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan as a national organization, nay, movement with an international outlook. The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan was officially registgered on Monday, November 7, 1938 on the auspicious Kartik Sud Purnima, Samvat 1995 (Vikram Year). Since then, the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has grown, from small beginnings with just a promise of monthly contribution of Rs. 250/- each, for one year from three of Dr. K.M. Munshi’s friends and himself, into a comprehensive all-India intellectual, cultural and educational movement. It is totally apolitical. Its founder Kulapati Dr. K. M. Munshi looked upon the Bhavan as an ‘Adventure in Faith’--- a faith in India’s past, present and future. It is also a faith in India’s people who have a rich and unbroken cultural heritage. The Bhavan firmly believes that revitalizing ancient value and reintegrating them to suit the changing needs of modern times alone will give people the strength to assimilate whatever is good in the new, without being swept away from their traditional moorings. The Bhavan believes that there are elements in all cultures which transcend all barriers and knit people together. Its ideal is : Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam : “The World is One Family”. Its moto is : Aa no bhadrah kratavo yantu vishwatah : “Let noble thoughts come to us from everyside.” We remember the Bhavan’s founder, Munshiji with deep reverence. He rose to the top in several fields of human endeavor. But his unshakable faith in the Lord, his devotion to the cultural and spiritual heritage of Page | 4 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR our motherland, his intense desire to make our young generations remain true to the soil by becoming fearless and cultivating true values of life made him found Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. We all have to carry forward his work in the spirit of sacrifice. We have to tell ourselves : Ask not what Bhavan can do for you,ask what you can do for the Bhavan. INTRODUCTION The Bhavan’s College situated at Dakor in Kheda District has been catering to the educational needs of students in and around the district for the past 53 years. The College has been blessed by Bhagwan Lord Krishna as Dakor is the well known abode of the Lord and it was also blessed by Kulpati Late Shri K.M. Munshi, a litterateur and a member of the Constitutional Assembly which drafted the constitution of the independent India. It was he who established a chain of educational institutions in the country. Bhavan’s has been synonymous with quality education for many years. The present college in Dakor was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of the Gujarat State, Late Dr. Jivaraj Mehta in 1962. It has completed 50 years of its glorious journey and celebrated its golden jubilee in 2012. The institution is managed by an enlightened management and the first Chairman was Late Justice J.M. Shelat, Hon. Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India. The eminent lawyer of Supreme Court of India Late I.M. Nanavati and Dr. J.M. Pandya were the earlier secretaries. It was succeeded by Justice B.J. Diwan former Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. At present the Chairman of the Board of Management is Shri T.C.Shah, a former professor of Mathematics at V.P. & R.P.T.P. Science college, Vallabh Vidya Nagar. These luminaries have nurtured and are guiding destiny of Bhavan’s College, Dakor. The foundation stone of the present college was laid by Late Kulpati Shri K.M. Munshi and Smt. Lilavati Munshi. The hostel for the college students was inaugurated by the first governor of the newly born Gujarat State, the Late Shri Mehdi Navaj Jung. The college islocated on a 100 acres sprawling campus. Page | 5 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR Part I : Institutional Data A) Profile of the Affiliated College 1. Name and Address of the College: Name : Bhavan’s Shri Ishwarlal L.P Arts-Science and Smt.J. Shah Commerce College. Address : Bhavan’s College Campus, Dakor-Umreth Road, Dakor. City : Dakor District : Kheda State : Gujarat Pin Code : 388225 Website : www.bhavanscollegedakor.org 2. For Communication: Name Area/STD Tele. No. Fax No. E-mail/Mobile No. Code I/C Principal: 02699 244454 244454 [email protected] Dr. V.G. Patel 9898255314 Steering 02699 244454 244454 [email protected] Committee 9427042401 Coordinator : Prof. H.S. Bhatt 3. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College √ Constituent College Any other (specify) Type of Institution: a. By Gender i For Men ii For Women iii Co-education √ b. By Shift i. Regular √ ii. Day iii. Evening Page | 6 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR 4. Is it a recognized minority institution? No If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. NA 5. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid √ Self-financing Any other 6. a. Date of establishment of the college: 14/06/1962 b. University to which the college is affiliated: Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. 7. Details of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any) i. 2 (f) 12/08/1967 ii. 12 (B) (Enclosed the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) Not Applicable 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 √ If yes, date of recognition: Not Applicable b. for its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No √ 10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location Rural Campus area in sq. mts. 35612sq.m Campus area in acres. 8.7997acrets s 11. Facilities available on the campus 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. Page | 7 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR ? Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities 1 Conference Room[Room No. 125] ? Sports facilities oPlay ground Yes(1) oSwimming pool No oGymnasium No ? Hostel…. YES o Boys’ hostel Yes(1) Number of hostels (1) Number of inmates Facilities o Girls’ hostel NO Number of hostels NA Number of inmates NA Facilities NA oWorking women’s hostel No Number of inmates NA Facilities NA ? Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff 1. Staff quarter is available for the principal. ? Cafeteria - Yes (Student Canteen) ? Health centre – No ? Facilities like banking, post office, book shops The college has a post office in its sister institution. ? Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff No ? Animal house -Not Applicable ? Biological waste disposal -Not Applicable ? Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage Yes, The College has Generator and power backup facility. ? Solid waste management facility - Yes Waste water management- No ? Water harvesting- No Page | 8 Self Study Report of Shri Bhavan’s I.L.Pandya Arts &Science and J.M.Shah Commerce College. DAKOR 12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Data of academic year 2014-15) Sr. Programme Name of the Duration Entry Medium Sanctioned Number No. Level Progamme/ Qualification of Student of Course Instruction Strength students admitted 1. Under- B.A. 6 12 Arts, Gujarati 379 Graduate B.Sc. Semesters Science, & 582 B.Com.