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GUJARAT FORENSIC SCIENCES UNIVERSITY GANDHINAGAR SELF STUDY REPORT Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BENGALURU – 560072 – KARNATAKA, INDIA JULY 2015 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Sector – 9, Gandhinagar, 382007 Ph: +91-79–23977102/ 23977103 Fax: +91 -79 – 23247465 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gfsu.edu.in 1 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment PREFACE For enhancing the qualitative and quantitative development of academic and research the National Assessment and Accreditation Council NAAC accreditation is fostering the needs of Higher Education Institution in India. NAAC has provided Institution an opportunity to determine themselves in order to earmark their benchmarking for mapping the times. The Government of Gujarat has established Gujarat Forensic Sciences University in the year September, 2008 which is the first not only in the country but in the world. The Academic activities of the University started in the year 2009. The University was established to meet acute shortage of skilled manpower and experts in the field of Forensic Science. The University has established three Institutes viz: 1. Institute of Research & Development 2. Institute of Forensic Science 3. Institute of Behavioural Science “Education through Investigation”, the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) aims to be an international standard learning resource centre, providing excellent theoretical knowledge and advanced technical research and training, together with providing an environment of high level ethical practices, in terms of real time investigation. GFSU is a University committed to taking academics to the next level of professionalism. In this generation of excellence and specialization, we aim at achieving an education standard that is comparable to the best globally with our vision. We are committed to foster an academic environment of quality in areas of teaching and research in Forensic Science. 2 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment We take pleasure in submitting the Self Study Report (SSR) of our University and its Institutions for the accreditation to appraise the continuous efforts and results of our march towards excellence in the field of academics and research. In the present report we have tried our level best to meet the requirements as laid down by NAAC. The University is committed to the core value of NAAC. Since this is a unique University with specialized courses, the criterion report is submitted institute wise for easy understanding of the working and functioning of the University to the NAAC Criterion. It would not be possible to complete this self-study report without the whole-hearted support and co- operation of entire GFSU family. We are keen to meet the Peer Team of NAAC during their forthcoming visit to our University. Such occasion and interaction gives opportunity to enrich our selves with their valuable comments and suggestions. We are eagerly looking forward to welcome the Peer team and hope with thanks and greetings. 3 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment INDEX S.N. Particulars Page No : 1 Preface 02-03 1 Executive Summary 05-09 2 SWOC Analysis 10-11 3 Profile of the University 12-24 4 SELF STUDY REPORT 25-140 4.1 Curricular Aspects 27-46 4.2 Teaching- Learning and Evaluation 47-66 4.3 Research,Consultancy and Extension 67-99 4.4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources 100-110 4.5 Student Support and Progression 111-125 4.6 Governance, Leadership and Management 126-136 4.7 Innovations and Best Proactice 137-140 5 Information about Institute of Research & Development 141-156 6 Information about Institute of Forensic Science 157-166 7 Information about Institute of Behavioural Science 167-188 8 Annexure - 1 189-208 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Nr. DFS Office, Sector - 9, Gandhinagar – 382007, Gujarat, India. Tel: 079- 23977103/102, Fax: 079 23247465 / 23256251, Email: [email protected] Website: www.gfsu.edu.in 4 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment Executive Summary The Gujarat Forensic Sciences University was established by the Government of Gujarat vide an Act No. 17 of 2008 passed by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly th dated 30 September, 2008with an objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against increasing demand of forensic experts in the country & the world. The main objective of the University to make the Criminal Justice Delivery System techno Savvy and it would help overcome the actual shortage of skilled manpower engaged in this field. It became functional from Feb, 2009 and was recognized by the University Grants Commission as a State University under Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956 to award degrees in May, 2011. Institute of Research & Development The Institute of Research & Development is dedicated to the discovery, development of forensic science and its application to a wide range of academic and professional areas, based on sound research work. All this and much more in a growth conducive environment that foster creativity, innovation and critical thinking amongst students and faculty. The Institute is a premier institute of Forensic Pharmacy and Nanotechnology in India that provides MS and doctoral degrees to the students encompassing the various specializations of forensic science such as Pharmaceuticals, Nanotechnology, Environmental Science and Management, Chemistry creating experts in these fields. The exclusive program recently launched by the Institute is M. Tech. Civil Engineering with Forensic Structural Engineering as special subject. 5 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment Institute of Forensic Science Institute of Forensic Science has been established with the sole aim of producing experts in the field of Criminal Investigation, who are armed with advanced scientific techniques. The primary and the most important vision of the Institution is to inculcate the application of various scientific disciplines for the purpose of justice delivery. The Institute has started some exclusive type of courses like MS- Homeland Security & Anti-terrorism, M. Tech Cyber Security & Incident Response, P. G. Diploma Forensic Nursing, MS Digital Forensics, M. Sc. Forensic Odontology etc. Institute of Behavioural Science Institute of Behavioural Science is a GFSU Centre for postgraduate education and research in the mind-brain domain, with central focus on criminal behaviour, forensic psychology, and clinical psychology. The courses give an opportunity to students for specializing in these areas for understanding not only the deviant behaviour and their manifestation but also equips them with techniques of coping with stress and its adverse effects. The University imparts highly specialized programme after graduation and post- graduation. Initially 5 Programs were launched in the year 2009, However looking to the acute requirements of the society around 28 highly specialized courses. The Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, the world‟s first Forensic Sciences University at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 6 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment VISION: • To fulfill the acute shortage of Forensic Experts in the Country and the World. • To make the World a Better and Safer place to live. • To strengthen the Criminal Justice Delivery System. MISSION: • Education through Investigation • To impart High Quality Education of International Standards. • To carry out Research in the area of Forensic Science, Crime Investigation, Security, Behavioral Science and Criminology. QUALITY POLICY: Gujarat Forensic Sciences University is committed at offering quality education, training, research, competency development and consultancy to the satisfaction of all its stakeholders. This institute through its innovative teaching methods and research aims at improving effectiveness of Forensic Science Practises on a continuous basis. All along Gujarat Forensic Sciences University work towards creating knowledge networked environment and we achieve this through: 1. Proper understanding of quality policy and its effective communication across all the levels 2. Adherence to this policy on a routine basis 3. Periodical Audits 7 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment The University creates necessary infrastructure methodically and continuously, based on the rising requirements of the stakeholders. The salient features of the University Campus are as below: Hi-Tech Green University Campus with State Of the Art Infrastructure. Ultra Modern Ballistics Research Centre having facilities of testing of Bullet Resistant Materials and Armed Vehicles Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Homeland Security (including Intelligence Lab) Air conditioned class rooms with LCD Projectors. Green and Environment friendly campus where 70% of electricity is generated by Solar Panels. Highly secured campus with 256 CCTV Cameras and Access Cards. Wi-Fi connectivity with CAT 7A networks. Ultra-Modern Auditorium, Hostel Facilities for Girls and Boys, Mess and fully furnished guest house with Studio Apartments. Uninterrupted power supply in campus along with DG Sets with various power capacities, investors and UPS are used on the campus during power failure. 8 Gujarat Forensic Sciences University Knowledge – Wisdom – Fulfillment TheUniversity is dedicated to teaching & research in cutting edge themes of Forensic Science, Forensic Nanotechnology, Forensic Pharmacy,