Maharaja Agrasen College University of Delhi The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC Part – A AQAR for the year 2016 - 17 1. Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution Maharaja Agrasen College 1.2 Address Line 1 Vasundhara Enclave Address Line 2 City/Town Delhi State Delhi Pin Code 110096 Institution e-mail address [email protected] Contact Nos. 011-22610556 Name of the Head of the Institution Dr. Sunil Sondhi Tel. No. with STD Code 011-22610556 Mobile 9999746288 Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator Dr. Maneesha Mobile 9868248263 IQAC e-mail address [email protected] Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi 1.3 NAAC Track ID DLCOGN23516 (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) OR 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate) 1.5 Website address www.mac.du.ac.in Web-link of the AQAR www.mac.du.ac.in/uploads/AQAR2016-17.pdf 1.6 Accreditation Details Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Validity Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle A 3.02 2016 5 year 2 2nd Cycle - - - - 3 3rd Cycle - - - - 4 4th Cycle - - - - 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC 03/10/2015 1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC (for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011): N.A. AQAR ____________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY) AQAR ____________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY) AQAR ____________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY) AQAR ____________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY) 1.9 Institutional Status University State Central √ Deemed Private Affiliated College Yes No √ Constituent College Yes √ No Page 2 AQAR 2016 - 17 Autonomous college of Yes No √ UGC Regulatory Agency Yes √ No approved Institution Type of Institution Co- √ Men Women education Urban √ Rural Tribal Financial Status Grant-in- √ UGC √ UGC √ aid 2(f) 12B Grant-in-aid + Self Totally Self- Financing financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts √ Science √ Commerce √ Law PEI (Phys Edu) TEI Engineering Health Management (Edu) Science Others (specify) Advanced Diploma Course in Television Programme and News Production 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University University of Delhi (for the Colleges) 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Autonomy by State / Central Govt. / University State University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE DST Star Scheme UGC-CE UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify) UGC-COP Programmes Page 3 Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.1 No. of Teachers 15+1 (Principal) 2.2 No. of Administrative / Technical staff 3 2.3 No. of students 2.4 No. of Management representatives 1 2.5 No. of Alumni 1 2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives 1 2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 2.8 No. of other External Experts 2.9 Total No. of members 22 2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 8 2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders No. 11 Faculty 8 Non-Teaching Staff 3 Students Alumni Others 2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC Yes √ No during the year? If Yes, mention the amount Rs 3 Lakh sanctioned by UGC 2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) (i) No of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposia organized by IQAC Total Nos. International National State Institution 1 Level (ii) Themes Workshop titled "Quality Assurance in Higher Education" in March, 2017 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC • The IQAC comprises of Teachers-in-Charge and other administrative officials who work in tandem to prepare the academic calendar prior to the commencement of the session. Page 4 AQAR 2016 - 17 • Department budgets and activities are discussed before being sent for approval by the Governing body. The Departments submit the same in a prescribed format, which is then compiled and tabled. • The IQAC laid down norms for department activities and meetings and specified that all activities should be organised in the second half of the semester/ month/ day so that there is minimal disturbance of the teaching schedule. • The IQAC was also emphatic that all such activities should be organised keepings students' needs in mind. • Student Feedback after any such activity must be sought in order to plan the next. • As per the initiative of IQAC, departments have been regularly analysing paper wise results along with follow up remedial measures. • Administrative Staff were encouraged to organise and participate in skill upgradation and training programmes. 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC / Outcome The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year 2016-17 Plan of Action Achievements Regular Result analysis Departments analysed paper wise results within a month of result declaration and submitted follow up remedial measures. Advance Planning of Academic The IQAC deliberated upon the academic Calendar calendar and asked departments to submit their activity calendar keeping in mind that there should be minimal disturbance to the Teaching Schedule. All co and extra- curricular activities are now planned in the second half of the semester. Advance approval of department All departments submit not just their budget for activities calendar of activities in advance but also the budget for the same in order to minimize time spent on approvals. Organisation of conference and The following were organised during the seminars relevant to students academic session 2016-17 keeping the needs of students in mind: Conferences/ Symposium: 6 (National) Workshops: 08 Special Talks: 26 Encourage participation of Non- 15 Non-Teaching and Administrative Teaching in skill enhancement members participated in 20 Training courses Programmes/ workshops Elicit regular student feedback Student Feedback is periodically taken by Page 5 Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi the administration Encourage participation on 08 faculty participated in Faculty Faculty in FDP Development Programmes Encourage student driven Student Driven Research is our USP and research the college focuses proactively in encouraging the same. • Abdul Kalam Centre, a single point research oriented hub is available for students and faculty with software and hardware assistance. • Star Innovation Projects: 7 student driven projects with a budget outlay of Rs1,08,00,000/- • Innovation Projects: 9 (8 Minor + 1 Major ) completed projects in the years 2015-17 Add on Courses Advance Diploma in Television Programme and News Production * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure (Annexure1). 2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory Yes √ No body Management √ Syndicate Any other IQAC body Provide the details of the action taken • The IQAC is committed to ensuring improvement in all processes and practices of the institute. • The IQAC comprises of Teachers-in-Charge who sit together to deliberate on result analyses and follow up remedial measures. • Regular Student Feedback is becoming the norm across all departments. • Students' needs are factored in the planning of special lectures/ workshops and conferences. • Planning of increasing add on courses and skill enhancement courses is underway and we hope to introduce them in the coming academic session. • Departments are also deliberating on augmenting institute-industry interface. • Management Information System to be in place this academic session Page 6 AQAR 2016 - 17 Part – B Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Number of Number of Number of Number of Programme existing programmes self-financing value added / Programmes added during programmes Career the year Oriented programmes PhD PG UG 10 PG Diploma Advanced 1 Diploma Diploma Certificate Others Total 10 1 Interdisciplinary Innovative 1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option/Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes: Pattern Number of programmes Semester 10 Trimester Annual 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni √ Parents Employers Students √ (On all aspects) Mode of feedback Online √ Manual √ Co-operating schools (for PEI) *Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure: (Annexure II) Page 7 Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. • Maharaja Agrasen College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi and follows the syllabus prescribed by the University of Delhi. • In the year 2014-15, the University had introduced the Choice Based Credit System. The students can now choose from a variety of Generic Electives and Skill Enhancement Courses, giving them flexibility and a vast array of options. 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. • The Department of Physical Education has been incorporated in the upcoming Academic Year. Page 8 AQAR 2016 - 17 Criterion – II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Total No. of Total Asst. Associate Professors Others permanent faculty Professors Professors 64 20 44 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 52 2.3 No. of Faculty Assistant Associate Professors Others Total Positions Recruited Professors Professors (R) and Vacant (V) R V R V R V R V R V during the year 20 54 44 64 54 2.4 No. of faculty Guest 3 Visiting Temporary 1 2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia: No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended Seminars/ Workshops 02 20 08 Presented papers 14 39 02 Resource Persons 22 03 2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: • The Academic Planning Committee in the college has been entrusted with the task of streamlining the process of offering Generic Elective and Skill Enhancement Course options under the Credit Based Choice System before the commencement of the academic session.