SELF-STUDY REPORT FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION BY NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) TELANGANA UNIVERSITY NIZAMABAD – 503 322 ANDHRA PRADESH APRIL, 2014 C O N T E N T S Sl. Page No. Content No. From To 1 Preface i - 2 Covering letter along with UGC Grants received letter ii v 3 Resolution of Core Committee for NAAC Preparations vi - 4 Executive Summary 1 9 5 Profile of the University 10 18 Criteria-Wise Inputs 6 Criterion-I : Curricular Aspects 19 33 7 Criterion-II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 34 59 8 Criterion-III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 60 72 9 Criterion-IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 73 84 10 Criterion-V : Student Support and Progression 85 94 11 Criterion-VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 95 113 12 Criterion-VII : Innovations and Best Practices 114 121 13 Department-Wise Evaluative Reports 122 365 14 Annexures 366 382 Prof. Mohd. Akbar Ali Khan Telangana University Vice-Chancellor Dichpally, Nizamabad – 503322, A.P. Ph: 08461-222218 Fax: 08461-222218 e-mail: [email protected] P R E F A C E It is a great pleasure for me in presenting the ‘Self-Study Report’, a document that elucidates the performance of Telangana University during the period under review, for 1st Cycle of Accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Telangana University established in 2006 under the Act No.28 of 2006, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Telangana University is known for its commitment towards building a better Telangana State in particular and in other parts of the country in general through equity, access and quality. As a State University serving the diverse citizens from rural areas and backward regions, the mission of the University is to provide a comprehensive, high-quality education that engages our students in skill-based research orientation courses. The University is established in Nizamabad, North of Telangana in a rural/backward region, with zero resources. It was housed for the first 3 years in a very small portion of the Girraj Govt. College, Nizamabad. In all areas of teaching, research, outreach or student engagement - equity, access and quality are the defining attributes of the University’s mission. The University has volunteered for the 1st Cycle of Accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) after it has the status of 12(B) during January, 2012. During the short tenure the University has implemented several academic, evaluation and administrative reforms which have yielded tangible results. I am sure, the present ‘Self-Study Report’ and the subsequent process of assessment and accreditation shall provide an opportunity for great improvement in the institutional performance reaching the new horizons of excellence in providing the higher education. The significant contribution made by the University during the short span is the result of sustained and dedicated efforts of all the stakeholders of the University and the members of the Executive Council, the Academic Senate, Deans of Faculties, the Faculty Members, the Board of Studies, Administrative Staff and our beloved students. The report has been prepared, with utmost care as per the Manual for Self-Study Report of NAAC applicable to Universities, covering all the aspects of different criteria based on the inputs congregated from all sections of the University with a hope to imprint the University’s credentials, cherished contributions made during the stipulated period. Nizamabad Prof. Mohd. Akbar Ali Khan April 23rd, 2014 Vice-Chancellor Telangana University TELANGANA UNIVERSITY Ph: 08461-222211 DICHPALLY, NIZAMABAD – 503 322 Fax: 08461-222212 (Established under the Act 28 of 2006. A.P.) Prof. R. LIMBADRI REGISTRAR Lr.No.01/REG/NAAC/TU/NZB/2014 Date: 23.04.2014 To The Director National Assessment and Accreditation Council P.O. Box No.1075, Nagarbhavi Bangalore – 560 072 Respected Sir, Sub:- TU – 2013 – Submission of Self-Study Report – Exemption from payment of processing fee - Reg. Ref:- Your office letter NAAC-MSS-SR/APUNGN11012/2013, dated: 30.09.2013. -o0o- With reference to the subject cited above, the Telangana University is hereby submitting the Self-Study Report for 1st Cycle of Accreditation by NAAC. Since, the University has been recognized under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act and receiving the Development Grants from UGC, it may be exempted from the payment of processing fee. The relevant copy of UGC Grants received letter is herewith enclosed. Hence, we request your good self to exempt our University from the payment of NAAC-Accreditation processing fee. Thanking you Encl:- A copy of UGC grants received letter Yours Sincerely REGISTRAR website: www.telanganauniversity.ac.in e-mail: [email protected] TELANGANA UNIVERSITY DICHPALLY, NIZAMABAD – 503 322 (Established under the Act 28 of 2006. A.P.) ( No. 08461-221015 Mobile No. 9949892359 Prof. M. YADAGIRI M.Com, MBA, M.Phil, Ph.D. Co-ordinator Core Committee for NAAC Preparation Lr. No.06/NAAC/TU/2014 Date: 23-04-2014 R E S O L U T I O N All the members of core committee for NAAC preparations of Telangana University, Nizamabad, discussed, reviewed and finalized the Self Study Report of Telangana University to submit for NAAC. The report has been prepared by Prof. M. Yadagiri, Coordinator with the consultations of all the committee members, Heads of the Departments and other Administrative authorities. Thus, it is decided to submit the report. Sl. No. Name Designation Prof. Mohd. Akbar Ali Khan 1 Chairman Vice-Chancellor Prof. M. Yadagiri Director, Directorate of Academic Audit & 2 Co-Ordinator Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Business Management Prof. K. Shiva Shankar 3 Member Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. M. Dharmaraj 4 Principal, University College, Main Campus Member Dean, CDC & Dean, Faculty of Arts Prof. Naseem 5 Controller of Examinations & Member Dean, Faculty of Science Prof. P. Kanakaiah 6 Head Dept. of Telugu Studies & Member Director, Directorate of Admissions Dr. M. Aruna 7 Member Head, Department of Botany Dr. Nagaraj 8 Member Additional Controller of Examinations (Confidential) Dr. Mohd. Moosa Qureshi 9 Member Assistant Controller of Examinations (PG) Dr. R. Sudhakar Goud 10 Member Department of Geo-Informatics Mr. P. Janardhan Rao 11 Member Academic-cum-Administrative Officer Dr. Khyser Mohammed 12 Convener Department of Business Management & Coordinator, IQAC Website: www.telanganauniversity.ac.in email: [email protected] Telangana University EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Telangana University is established through Act Number 28 of 2006, Government of Andhra Pradesh to cater to the academic pursuits of backward and rural student community belongs to Nizamabad and Adilabad districts. Due to the inadequacy of facilities for Higher Education in these two districts and inability of the existing Universities to cater to needs of Post Graduate and Research Programmes in remote and inaccessible backward and tribal areas and with a view to remove the regional imbalances of Higher Education in the state this Telangana University is established at Dichpally of Nizamabad district. The Government of Andhra Pradesh handed over around 577 acres of land in Suddapally and Nadipally Villages of Dichpally Mandal to the University. The University introduced Six Post Graduate courses in the month of September, 2006, Seven Courses were added during 2007-2008 and Five more courses were included during the academic year 2008-2009 raising the total number of courses to eighteen. Till 2008 University functioned at Girraj Govt. College, Nizamabad. In the month of January, 2009, the University was shifted to its own campus at Dichpally. The University became the member of Association of Indian Universities. Telangana University has taken over the affiliation status from Osmania University and Kakatiya University to recognize various Degree, PG, B.Ed and other colleges of Nizamabad & Adilabad districts respectively. Now, the jurisdiction of the University is extended to Nizamabad & Adilabad districts. The University has planning to introduce Credit Base Choice System (CBCS) gradually to assess the academic performance of the students. The University, at present is offering twenty six (26) courses in 18 Departments where 1250 students are pursuing their studies in various courses at University Main Campus and the South-Campus of Bhiknoor. The class rooms are spacious, laboratories are well equipped and accommodation is provided separately for Girls and Boys with furnished hostels and play grounds within. Plantation of avenue trees and greenery of the campus is well maintained by NSS volunteers that keeps oneself healthy and active. Vision of the University “To achieve world class standards in academic excellence by imparting skill-based and quality higher education for the empowerment of rural youth by using innovative technology-driven learning methods and strengthening capacity building with sustainable development by introducing professional courses and outreach programmes, keeping in view the vistas of International collaboration and effective governance” Mission of the University "To provide job oriented quality education, so as to empower the younger generation for a better future by improving their capabilities to face the competition and to promote research so as to add to the existing universal knowledge and to provide social justice to the socially backward by extending educational facilities to them and develop a community of learning by including alumni." 1st Cycle of Accreditation – NAAC, Self – Study Report, 2013-14 1 Telangana University About the University Main Campus ° The sprawling and scenic campus of Telangana University is located abutting the National High Way 44 at Dichpally, which is 15 km away from the Nizamabad town on the Hyderabad highway. ° The Dichpally Station is the nearest Railway station and Nizamabad is also having a well- connected train route in Secunderabad-Nanded section of the South Central Railway. ° There is a bus facility at almost every 10 minutes from the APSRTC’s Jubilee Bus Station of Secunderabad to Nizamabad, which is located at around 160 km distance from Secunderabad.