Self Study Report of GUJARAT COMMERCE COLLEGE, ELLISBRIDGE, AHMEDABAD
SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
GUJARAT COMMERCE COLLEGE, ELLISBRIDGE, AHMEDABAD
ELLISBRIDGE, AHMEDABAD 380006 www.gccabd.co.in
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
(Draft)
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Gujarat Commerce College is our heritage bequeathed to us by our freedom fighters and our martyred novice Veer Vinod Kinariwala. We the current teachers are the trustees and custodians of the values that pulsate within its existence. One of the oldest and vibrating places during Indian freedom struggle, Gujarat College, the first established college of the state bifurcated its commerce section to aggrandize on 15th July, 1993 as Gujarat Commerce College. Since then the institute has evolved as a unique center by providing equal opportunities for growth and development to students coming from mired strata of society commensurate with its heritage structure and past glory. The institute continuously strive to handover baton of values and ethics to the future citizens of the nation and emboldens them to face the vagaries of future. In order to achieve this, we have incorporated stretched the horizons of academic ambience and facilities that house computer lab, Digital English Language Lab, Wi-Fi campus, classrooms with LCDs, smart board among many others. The pedagogic approaches and styles help the institute to deviate from traditional academics within permissible limit and wings decision making at the smallest level of operation. The multi-level feedbacks point out at the functional lacuna make corrections and help invalidating institutional unique initiatives. The rainbow of activities including NSS, NCC, Sports, Udisha, Finishing school addition to ‘Samvadam’, ‘Amulyam’, Earn While you learn and others, ensure holistic development of students.
IQAC stand in good stead for the institutional validation from Government agencies like AAA and NAAC. The involvement, dedication orientation commitment and collaboration of teaching and non- teaching staff, has emerged as rare distribution of the institute.
Vision
An Institute In Pursuit Of Academic Excellence With Commitment To Impart Excellent And Value Based Commerce Education, With A Holistic Approach For Better Life, Environment And Society.
Mission
To Mould Students With Excellent And Value Based Commerce Education, Also Enable Holistic Development Of Personality Accessible To All Sections Of The Society.
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)
Institutional Strength
An institute with U.G. and P.G. Programmes CBCS model along with Continuous Internal Evaluation System Well defined-displayed organizational structure, Vision and Mission Catering to the needs of students from mired strata Boys hostel and Government girls hostel within 100 meters at token charges
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Maintaining strict discipline, the number of working days and hours above the University and State Government norms stipulated. Adherence to the Academic Calendar. Academic Planner maintained teacher wise Transparent Mechanism for handling grievances of students pertaining to continuous internal evaluation, attendance or any others Programme Outcomes, Programme Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes are properly developed and hosted on the institutional website. Around 85% of the students receive different types of scholarship Every year illuminating students excel in academics, stand in top University list and many secure full marks in university exams Increasing number of prizes at inter college, university, inter university and state level competitions in fine arts, performing arts etc. Our students excel in sports at international level Promotion of planning, executing management, leadership qualities in students through Seminars, Lecture Series, Cultural programmes, Programmes under Students Representative Council, Talent shows, Elocutions, Group discussions, Quizzes and such other programmes. Institutional sensitivity towards character building through ‘Swami Vivekanand Rotating Trophy’ an inter college elocution competition, under its auspices. Collaboration with eminent HEIs and training institutes (including SPIPA of Government of Gujarat) 24/7 open reading area of institutional library Institution’s own publication house (11 books published) and International Peer reviewed annual journal, ‘GCC Multidisciplinary Research Journal’ Hosting state level/ national level conferences/ seminars preferably every year A rainbow of art and craft 3 day workshop, fortnightly lecture series ‘Samvadam’, coaching initiative ‘Amulyam’, give back to society initiative ‘Pradanam’ and many others Technological advancements in form of DELL, TALLY, CCTV coverage, personalized computer, biometric attendance 24 hours positioning of security guards Lush green campus and picturesque ambience in the heart of the city, heritage buildings of historical importance Shifting from conventional energy to Solar Energy with the help of solar panels installation, environment friendly campus Student Representative Council involves- GS, LR, CRs in decision making including financial matters.
Institutional Weakness
Limited flexibility and opportunity in the curriculum design and development Infrastructural changes/decisions totally with road and building department of the state Government Appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff, not in the power of the head of the institute Teacher student ratio frequently varying due to transfers Resources completely under control of the government Restrictions on utilization of grants under different heads Limited allocation of funds for research Student- computer ratio less impressive Minor/ Major research projects per teacher are less The placement record of the college still not so impressive
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Institutional Opportunity
Excelling quality students- meritorious students opt for admission in the institute in central admission Improving the soft skills and employability of students under ‘Finishing School’ project and UDISHA- Institutional Placement Cell Use of ICT to the fullest extent Modernization of classrooms with state of the art ICT facilities and good ambience Improving teacher quality by virtue of making them pursue research attend seminars/ conferences, publish books, articles and research papers Providing career coaching for different government and semi government exams under ‘Amulyam’ and in institutional SPIPA center (Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration – Government of Gujarat initiative) Promoting students who excel in sports to take it as career option Remarkable number of passing out students opt C.A., C.S., ICWA and such other professional courses. Focus shifting from traditional academics to enhancing employability skills through ‘Samvadam’ a fortnightly lecture series Responsible dedicated efforts towards paperless office Replacing Conventional Energy with Solar Energy Making the entire campus Wi- Fi enables Strengthening the college and industry collaboration Convenience of exploring part time job opportunities- Locational advantage Making informal coaching of NET, SET, JRF formal
Institutional Challenge
Students’ advancement in terms of Higher Education and Employment Better packages in placement yet to achieve Institutional library remains to be completely automatize Implementing e governance mechanism throughout the college Research funding through projects Improving language and communication skills among students Approval and sanctions take longer time in government Nurturing and polishing socio- economic weaker section of students
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects
Gujarat commerce college is a government institute affiliated to Gujarat university where different programmes function under CBCS. Within the bounds of prescribed curricula, university academic calendar and government directive from time to time institutional academic calendar is prepared. Subject wise faculty members meet and are allotted with topics for teaching and prepare modules. Departmental periodic meetings, continuous monitoring and periodic review meetings are conducted by the principal regularly. Students centric teaching
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Teaching-learning and Evaluation
The teaching learning evaluation schedule is planned for the academic year in advance within the scopes of the CBCS prescribed by Gujarat University and rules and regulations of Gujarat Government. Completion of syllabi is ensured along with orchestration of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities nurturing latent talents ensuring holistic development with altruism. Student centric teaching methods include use of ICT along with ‘chalk & talk’ style, interactive sessions, elocution, debate, group discussions, book review competitions, role play, live projects etc. Participation in seminars/conferences/symposia etc. make learning experiential. Rich institutional resources-ICT laden classrooms, library, DELL, Tally lab, Wi-Fi campus, Institutional App, INFLIBNET, E-resources help them keep pace with current trends. POS, PSOs and Cos are well defined, explained and communicated to students and displayed on key places including institute website. CIE involve attendance, Seminars/Presentation/Projects, unit tests and MCQs in addition to external evaluation by the university and explained to students in advance. Different learning levels of students are identified through classroom interaction by faculty members, students’ academic performance and subject based talks in interaction with eminent personalities invited. Advance learners and slow learners are provided tutelage accordingly. Knowledge thirst of advance learners are tried to be quenched by setting higher bench marking, allotting advance level assignment topics, read and review advance level books, ensuring active participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, giving platforms to manage different programs etc. After recognizing weakness and strength of slow learners, they are given extra coaching, provided printed notes, helped with audio visual programs and involved in carrier oriented courses and given opportunities to enhance their capacity. The outcomes of students’ performance are discussed from time to time and amended to the requirements. Result analysis of internal tests, exceptional answer books and weaker performances are discussed and remedial measures are planned. Our students stand among top scorers in the university and many some secure full marks in different subjects. The institutional transform them into ‘finished products’ so as to become best professionals or turn entrepreneurs and help them secure choicest placement. They get exposure of volatile market trends through activities executed under MOUs with different organizations.
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Research, Innovations and Extension
With limited resources to incubate innovative ideas and generate exclusive knowledge content, institutional initiatives like its own publication house, international peer reviewed journal with ISSN Number, periodically hosting seminars, workshops involving not only teaching fraternity but also UG and PG students to disseminate the latest trends and stolon’s in the field of commerce and accountancy. Institutional initiatives of art and craft workshops, sports, ‘Earn While You Learn’ serve as incubators think out of the box and pursue career in as entrepreneur knowledge consortium of Gujarat, a government of Gujarat agency checks malpractices and plagiarism in research when articles are sent. Some of teachers have received state, national international recognition awards for their research works. But there is no provision of providing incentives at the institutional level as per government rules and regulations to the teachers who receive such awards. More than half of the teaching staff are Ph.D. as their highest qualification. Most of them award Ph.D. in the last five years. Majority of teachers have published their papers in UGC notified journal, have contributed to their chapters to ISBN books and authored books with ISBN also.
Our enormous contribution to society and steps taken for environment conservation. The institution committedly promotes institution- community network. We have adopted a government girls’ high school in the neighboring area to fill up their academic and other needs. Different activities carried out under NSS, NCC, CWDC, Amulyam, Sapdhara UDISHA, Samvadam, RUSA and others sensitize them towards their duties towards society.
Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The institutional infrastructure well augments teaching learning environment. Our big lush green campus with commodious buildings is extraordinary merit to propend holistic development of students.27 big airy chockablock classrooms with latest facilities are conducive to learning. Entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled is under CCTV surveillance and security guards are deployed allover. Institutional resource centers – Tally Lab and DELL, partially automated library, 24*7 accessible reading area, 2 dernier cri Auditoriums and Seminar hall. ‘Amulyam’ class room and reading area; CWDC, NCC and NSS rooms, partially automated admin office, well equipped staff room chambers, ladies room IQAC room, Grievance Redressal Cell, R O water for drinking, sanitation facilities including pad vending machine with incinerator etc. contributed to create an ideal learning environment. PH friendly walk path-ramp and wheel chairs to felicitate differently abled students. Conversion from conventional energy to solar energy makes it an eco-friendly campus. Our campus is a house of extinct species of birds and rare trees. Large well maintained sports grounds, spacious sports room, yoga room etc. enable our students physical and mental health which culminate in not only their achievements in different sports but also choosing sports as career. Institutional library is partially automated, remains accessible to a large corpus of books and magazines and journals on different subjects mainly in English, Hindi and Gujarati. A provision of the budget for the library maintenance is done by Library Advisory Committee. The project of library automation is under process using SOUL software under ILMS system. The institutional library has a considerable collection of e-learning resources also. Institutional auditoriums and seminar hall with latest facilities and with ample seating capacities, to stage different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities throughout the year. The partially automated admin office, interactive website, Institutional App (Edu App) online feedback system, institutional Facebook page, twitter handle etc. ensure gradual move towards ideal teaching learning environment.
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Student Support and Progression
In the process of facilitating overall development of students, the institute designs variety of activities in advance and carries out through the Student Representative Committee and other institutional committees. Average 85% of students avail financial support through one or the other type of scholarships.
The institute conducts different art and craft workshops along with vocational courses for building confidence, bringing out talent, their entrepreneurial potential and ensuring overall personality development are conducted. Our sports activities increase physical competence and self- responsibility through professional coaching of various sports and are pursuing it to make career in.
Our active feedback mechanism suggests corrective measures from time to time. The Women’s cell, the Grievance Redressal cell, Anti Ragging Committee, Anti Sexual Harassment Cell and Minority Cell are in place and vigilantly ensure that there are no issues on these accounts and also spread peace and harmony in the society.
The capability enhancement is tried to be achieved through Remedial Coaching, Bridge courses, soft skills development, Yoga and Meditation activities, career counselling and such other activities. Our fortnight lecture series ‘Samvadam’ accord students with rare opportunity of meeting with oracles of different fields, extending horizons of their knowledge under Finishing school projects students are polished to become finished products for career market. Under ‘Amulyam’ project students are provided coaching to appear in different competitive exam including civil services.
Faculty members guide students who strive to choose teaching profession by clearing NET, SLET and other exams.60% of our final year students take up higher studies.
Our placement cell UDISHA conducts training and job fairs throughout the year for passing out and alumni of the institute. Our registered Alumni Association works for the welfare of the institution through financial as well as non- financial means.
Governance, Leadership and Management
Gujarat Commerce College is one of the oldest Government colleges of Gujarat state and is affiliated to Gujarat University. We committed effort in creating and enriching learning experience to achieve Vision and Mission of overall development of our stakeholders necessary in changing global scenario. Our systematic organizational structure manages all activities under defined committees and envisages feedback for corrective measures after analysis. Faculty members’ performance appraisal is also done. Our IQAC facilitates quality teaching – learning environment. Activities like Amulyam (Coaching for Competitive Exams), Samvadam (Fortnightly Lecture Series), Enrichment of library, Movie club, MOU with SPIPA, NIIT Courses for Certificate in Basic Computer, Certificate course for Employability under RUSA and FDP, workshops, seminar (for faculty members) have fostered under our IQAC. Being a Government institute, we completely depend on Government for financial support. We receive different grants under NSS, NCC, UDISHA, SAPTDHARA, RUSA, Finishing school etc. We have e-governance in Planning and Development, Administration, Finance and Accounting and in student admission and support services as well as exams. Our teaching and non-teaching staff have received training and participated in FDPs, Workshops, STC, Conferences, Seminars, Symposia including Refresher Courses and Orientation Programs for updation. Internal and External audits are also carried out regularly. The institute has conducted AAA (Academic and Administrative Audit) in 2014-15.
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Institutional Values and Best Practices
Gender equity programmes organized under SRC, CWDC, NSS, NCC and others promote parity. Female safety at all levels is ensured. Our counselling cell vigilantly addresses personal, physical and emotional issues if any and an outside medical, psychiatric or legal support is provided if required. Institutional curricular, co- curricular and extra-curricular activities assure meaningful co-existence. Our sensitivity and dedication to substantiate our contribution in ‘Clean India Campaign’ have resulted in conductance of Green Audit by a certified Auditor. Environmental awareness is created not only among students through a band of activities, but also among local communities. With the help of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Waste Management and compost is done. Institutional working constantly appeals its stakeholders as well as neighbouring localities for controlled water consumption. We have Rain Water Harvesting system for accumulation and storage of rain water. Majority of our students prefer Public Transportation System. Institute is gradually processing towards becoming completely Paperless.
Under “Save Energy Campaign”, Solar panels have been installed which has decreased the Bill payment nearly 60 to 70%. Our Meticulous approach to switch off lights, fans and other electric gadgets when not in use, has also helped in this. Several certificate courses not only enrich curriculum, but also enhance career opportunities. We have an internal code of conduct for stakeholders. Our strong belief in integrity, civility, excellence, honesty and dexterousness ensure civic sense, social responsibility, sensible utility and preservation of all resources, Human values, inclusiveness and character building of future citizens of the Nation through chambering different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College
Name GUJARAT COMMERCE COLLEGE, ELLISBRIDGE, AHMEDABAD
Address Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad
City Ahmedabad
State Gujarat
Pin 380006
Website www.gccabd.co.in
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email STD Code
Principal(in- Usha Shankar 079-26430546 9898721245 079-2630207 gujarat.college@ya charge) Raman 7 hoo.com
IQAC R K Shah 091-9898721245 7574827504 079-6302077 [email protected] Coordinator om
Status of the Institution
Institution Status Government
Type of Institution
By Gender Co-education
By Shift Regular
Recognized Minority institution
If it is a recognized minroity institution No
Establishment Details
Date of establishment of the college 01-07-1993
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University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituent college)
State University name Document
Gujarat Gujarat University View Document
Details of UGC recognition
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC 06-02-2010 View Document
12B of UGC 06-02-2010 View Document
Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)
Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months Authority itution/Departme yyyy) nt programme
No contents
Details of autonomy
Does the affiliating university Act provide for No conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Recognitions
Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?
Is the College recognized for its performance by No any other governmental agency?
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Location and Area of Campus
Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in in Acres sq.mts.
Main campus Ellisbridge, Ahmedabad Urban 39.45 19427.86 area
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)
Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students ourse n Admitted
UG BCom,Com 36 Higher English,Guja 2700 2344 merce Secondary rati Certificate
PG MCom,Com 24 Bachelor of English 250 205 merce Commerce
Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College
Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 0 10 24 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0 7 3 0 10 6 8 0 14
Yet to Recruit 0 0 10
Sanctioned by the 0 0 0 Management/Soci ety or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
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Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 18 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 6 5 0 11
Yet to Recruit 7
Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Technical Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 0 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 1 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 1 0 0 1
Yet to Recruit 0
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
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Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 4 0 9
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
PG 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 1 0 8
Temporary Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Part Time Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Details of Visting/Guest Faculties
Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total engaged with the college? 2 1 0 3
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year
Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total Where College States of India Students is Located
UG Male 1776 0 0 0 1776
Female 578 0 0 0 578
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 103 0 0 0 103
Female 102 0 0 0 102
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Certificate Male 1104 0 0 0 1104
Female 352 0 0 0 352
Others 0 0 0 0 0
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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic Years
Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
SC Male 225 259 236 302
Female 67 70 81 97
Others 0 0 0 0
ST Male 34 23 30 33
Female 2 4 7 20
Others 0 0 0 0
OBC Male 504 521 555 609
Female 77 90 99 122
Others 0 0 0 0
General Male 1631 1327 1144 932
Female 465 471 504 426
Others 0 0 0 0
Others Male 3 0 0 5
Female 3 0 0 3
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 3011 2765 2656 2549
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3. Extended Profile
3.1 Program
Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years
Response: 85 File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
02 02 02 02 01
3.2 Students
Number of students year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2549 2656 2765 3011 3106
File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
502 502 502 502 441
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
717 831 863 968 908
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File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
3.3 Teachers
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
24 25 26 27 28
File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
34 34 34 34 34
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
3.4 Institution
Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
Response: 30
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
205.06 108.33 197.80 110.43 61.59
Number of computers
Response: 141
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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 The institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process
Response:
The college plans and executes its curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities to implement the vision and mission into reality.
CurriculumPlanning and Implementation:
As the institute is affiliated to Gujarat University, it follows course, curriculum and academic calendar designed by the academic council of Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The University has designed CBCS, the new subjects and syllabi are introduced as core, elective, foundation and soft skills from the year 2011-12 onwards.
Keeping in view, the needs of trade, commerce, business and industry, the University offers the Foundation Courses and Soft Skills Papers.Keeping in view of University’s academic calendar, curriculum, guideline and objectives, the institute prepares and implements action plan as under:
General Timetable is prepared in the beginning of the academic year and the staff is responsible for completing the syllabi within the stipulated time.
The HODs ensures that the action plan is carried outthrough periodic meetings and continuous monitoring. Department wise teaching modules are prepared and followed. Faculty members maintain records. They plan in advance about the time table to groom the students. Staff members make use of innovative teaching methods and make ample use of ICT apart from the traditional teaching methods. The Principal supervises proper enforcement of the action plan and gives suggestions when required. Need based extra classes are also conducted whenever required. The institute frames Star Batch of top scorers to boost their learning and Slow Learners Batch of weaker students to help them learn every year and related lectures are conducted for them. For smooth functioning class counselors for each class are appointed to mentor the students and to meet the academic requirements. Efforts are made to hone different skills in students through student-centric practices like:Assignments, Seminars and Presentations, Group Discussion, Debate, Role Playing, Subject- wise Quiz Programmes, Extempore, Industrial Visits, Department Activities, Class Tests, Case Studies/ Projects.
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Curriculum Enrichment:
The Departments held discussions from time to time on syllabi and recommend changes to the Board of Studies of Gujarat University. At the end of the semester curriculum feedback from stake holders- students, faculty members and Parents are received, reviewed and forwarded with necessary suggestions for amendments to the University. The institute being a Government college has a mechanism of tendering Confidential Report by employees wherein faculty members review their deliverance, curriculum, action plan, implementation- strong points and weak points and fearlessly impart suggestions. The Head of the Institute evaluates and grades the Confidential Reports submitted by faculty members that are forwarded then to the Commissioner, Higher Education, Education Department, Government of Gujarat.
The following faculty members have been part of Gujarat State Textbook Board in authoring and reviewing School Textbooks during last five years:
Sr. no. Name of the faculty Designation Subject 1 Shri J. P. Mathai Reviewer History ( English Medium) 2 Smt. U. S. Raman Reviewer Economics 3 Smt. S. J. Nagrecha Reviewer English 4 Dr. H. M. Shah Reviewer Statistics 5 Dr. J. R. Jadav Author and Reviewer Business Organisation& Management 6 Dr. S. C. Tiwari Reviewer Business Organisation& Management
1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years
Response: 2
1.1.2.1 Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 01 00 00 01
File Description Document
Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOS View Document meetings
Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOS View Document meetings
Details of the certificate/Diploma programs View Document
Details of the certificate/Diploma programs View Document
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1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/ Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years
Response: 38.46
1.1.3.1 Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and Academic Council year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
03 01 01 01 04
File Description Document
Details of participation of teachers in various bodies View Document
Any additional information View Document
1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs offered during last five years
Response: 31.76
1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years
Response: 27
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1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented
Response: 100
1.2.2.1 Number of programs in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.
Response: 02
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File Description Document
Name of the programs in which CBCS is View Document implemented
Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOS View Document meetings.
1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add- on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years
Response: 34.67
1.2.3.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year- wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1031 1037 838 961 983
File Description Document
Details of the students enrolled in Subjects related View Document to certificate/Diploma/Add-on programs
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum
Response:
This institute is affiliated to Gujarat University. The institute follows course and curriculum designed by the academic council, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
In Foundation and Soft Skills papers the institute offers subjects - Environmental Studies, Personality Development, Presentation Skills, Sports and Practices, History of Ahmedabad, Tally Accounting, World Trade Organization and Rural Marketing. In Core Elective Paper of Commercial Communication, we teach Types of Communication, Barriers to Communication, Networks of Communication, Netiquettes, Business Ethics and Etiquettes, Leadership Qualities, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Negotiation Skills. The institutional co curricular and extracurricular activities also compliment cross cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics through Samvadam- a weekly Lecture series, Collegiate Women’s Development Cell (CWDC) and other programmes wherein Doctors are invited to speak on women’s health issues, eminent Lawyers address our students about women’s rights. Girls are trained for self defense and are
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encouraged to become entrepreneurs under different workshops held in the institute in collaboration with different NGOs. Students are made aware of and sensitized towards nationally and globally troubling issues- gender census, water scarcity, climate change through different Days Celebration, rallies, Elocution competition, Extempore, Essay writing, Discussions, Role play, Green Campus Drive and other programmes. The institute also invites experts to deliver lectures on Basic Human Rights and especially holds talks on matters related to Right to Equality (RTE), workings of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), and Students’ Rights against Exploitation. Introduction to computer fundamentals enables the students to learn the latest technology which can help them to make a better future. Faculty members are encouraged to use ICT tools in all types of working. Majority of the classrooms are facilitated with LCD Projectors and Audio Systems. The institute has two Well-equipped computer labs with 10mbps Net speed for students. The institute encourages students for preparing presentations and assignments making optimum use of computer labs. The college organizes seminars, workshops and conferences especially for PG students to enhance their presentation skill through Power Point Presentations.
1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 14
1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 14
File Description Document
Details of the value-added courses imparting View Document transferable and life skills
Brochure or any other document relating to value View Document added courses.
1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships
Response: 0
1.3.3.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships
Response: 00
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and 5)Parents for design and review of syllabus-Semester wise/ year-wise A.Any 4 of the above
B.Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: B.Any 3 of the above
File Description Document
Action taken report of the Institution on feedback View Document report as stated in the minutes of the Governing Council, Syndicate, Board of Management
URL for stakeholder feedback report View Document
1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
C. Feedback collected and analysed
D. Feedback collected
Response: B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
File Description Document
URL for feedback report View Document
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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years
Response: 0.02
2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 01 00 00 00
File Description Document
List of students (other states and countries) View Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Any additional information View Document
2.1.2 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years)
Response: 99.08
2.1.2.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1019 981 978 1075 1076
2.1.2.2 Number of sanctioned seats year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1025 1025 1025 1025 1076
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per
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applicable reservation policy during the last five years
Response: 79.79
2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
502 407 387 322 338
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special programs for advanced learners and slow learners
Response:
The institute encourages departments for “Subject - Based Talks” by inviting various eminent personalities to interact with students on subject related topics. The advanced learners and slow learners are identified by the faculties based on classroom interactions, as well as on the students’ academic performance scores.
The initiatives are taken to encourage the educational needs of Advanced Learners through faculty members who motivate advanced learners by setting the bar higher for them individually. Advanced learners are given assignment topics commensurate with their abilities. They are also encouraged to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to ensure a well rounded development. Many departments conduct events which provide a platform for the advanced learners to showcase their knowledge and utilize their skills. Advanced learners are also encouraged to handle these events/seminars and to attend/participate at inter collegiate workshops/exhibitions with the guidance of lecturers. Topic-wise information pertaining to curriculum/ beyond the curriculum is discussed with peers. Reference books of a more advanced level are recommended to them.
Remedial Coaching is provided to Slow Learners. Counseling Cell of the institute tries to diagnose the problem of students and suggests steps to overcome their weakness and enhance their strengths. Many reference books are recommended to them for study. Certain Carrier Oriented Courses are introduced to sharpen their skills. If required, teachers provide extra-coaching to the students. Slow learners are attached to the specific faculty who would provide them subject guidance with printed notes and further encouraged to make use of the audio- visual programmes for better understanding of subjects. Under “AMULAYAM”, students are enrolled to prepare for the competitive exams by conducting classes of UPSC, GPSC, IBPS, Sachivalaya, Bin Sachivalaya, PSI/ASI, Deputy Mamlatdar, SSC,
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Constable, DYSO, Talati-cum-mantri.
The faculty also provides information and guidance regarding the entry-level exams and schedule for exams like NET /SLET /GSET /GMAT /GRE /IELTS /CMAT /TOEFEL /UPSC/GPSC/Entrance test for Banks/Railways/Post and other government sectors to the students.
Special lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, assignments, tutorials and group discussions are also regularly conducted in the institute. Experts are invited to sharpen their skills.
Language Lab helps in improving grammar and communication skills.
The class coordinators take care of their performance and make suggestions to ensure constant betterment. Quality Circles method is followed to address the issue of late comers, drop-outs and absentee students. Parents -Teachers Meet (PTM) is conducted every year to intimate about students’ performance and suggest methods of improvisation. Feedback from the parents are given due importance. Financial help for participating in curriculum related activities are provided/ resources are informed to interested students. For instance, for PG students only a token fee for participation in National conference was taken and publication fees for ISSN journal were waived.
2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio
Response: 106.21
2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls
Response: 0.04
2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls
Response: 01
File Description Document
List of students(differently abled) View Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Any other document submitted by the Institution to View Document a Government agency giving this information
2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Response:
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The instituteis sensitive to Student Centric methods. Majority of the teachers prefer student-centric methodswhile planning academic as well as co-curricular activities. Various activities are undertaken for self-development and skill formation.
A number of activities like seminars, debate and elocution on current issues, group discussions, class room quiz activities, role play, exhibitions,industrial visits, field trips and mock interviews are part of the teaching-learning dynamics which aim to develop stage confidence, skills of expression, creativity and innovative thinking among students. During their academic schedule, PG students are given term projects in which they are encouraged to choose a suitable topic and work on it as well as research papers are also prepared and presented by the students in UGC sponsored seminars/ conferences/ symposia. Students are encouraged to utilize institutional resources- library, laboratory, and other sources for updating on curricular aspects and current trends in their subjects. They make healthy discussions in the class are encouraged more and more. Each class has a specially allotted space for “SRUJANAM”- The College-Corner, where students display creative writings, poems, stories, creative art pieces- paintings, cartoons, newspaper cuttings, collectedinformations and many such things. Students are also assigned books to be read and reviewed in a group of 2-3 members under English Club which helpsin generating interest in reading among them. Students are taken to industrial visit and study tours. They share their views and experiences about the visit before other students in the class. Students are also assigned various duties of coordinator during such educational visits. To develop leadership skills and managerial skills among the students number of activities are arranged in which the students are actively involved in planning and organization. Various events and competitions like Debate, Elocution, Personality Grooming Workshop, Theatre Workshop, CWDC seminars and Dance Workshop are managed by students under the guidance of the principal and faculty members. Students learn to shoulder social responsibilities and importance of selfless service through NSS and strengthen their national character and patriotism through NCC. Activities are planned through Slum Visits, Village Camps, Save Girl Child Campaign, Old Age home, Orphanage, Deaf and Dumb institute and Mental institute visits, Cleanliness Drive of Historical sites, Save Birds Campaign, Green City Mission, Blood Donation and Thalassemia Awareness Camp to make them learn life skills. Different activities under NCC- Parades, CATC, NIC, RDC, Tracking Camps and other activities inculcate discipline among students and build National Character of future citizens of India. Under the guidance of the Editorial team of the institutional magazine ‘UDAY’, students are promoted to learn the real life lessons of marketing, designing, editing, journalism and teamwork.
2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc.
Response: 100
2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT
Response: 24
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File Description Document
List of teachers (using ICT for teaching) View Document
2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues
Response: 127.45
2.3.3.1 Number of mentors
Response: 20
2.3.4 Innovation and creativity in teaching-learning
Response:
The institute envisages overall development of students through innovative teaching-learning practices. The institute has been taking the following steps to familiarize them with present currents of the market:
Innovative teaching learning methods are used like reading workshops, presentations, case studies, curriculum based as well as outside curriculumgroup discussions, educational field visits.
The students as well as faculty members freely access well-equipped library with e-resources and INFLIBNET-NLIST to quench their thirst for knowledge through research journals and reference books keeping pace with recent developments. The institute motivates them to participate in seminars, orientation programmes, workshops, symposia, refresher courses etc. ofnational and international levels. Many young teachers are pursuing further studies. The institute strives for teaching-learning experience exceeding four walls of classroom. The entire campus is Wi-Fi Connected. With the help of the institute’s android app,” EDUAPP”, faculty members share notes, quizzes, views, assignments, notices etc. The students can also solve their queries& doubts on EDUAPP.
Students’ involvement in their academic pursuit is ensured throughassignments, projects, presentationsetc. Theyareencouragedto makeliveprojects and makeanalysis.Theinstitutionalwayssteps aheadinencouragingstudents andInculcate use ofnewtechnology andmakeinnovationsaccording todynamicemployment market like workshops on SPSS, framing Online questionnaire and others.
The institute invites eminent speakers from different fields to share their experiences and practical knowledge under Collegiate Lecture Series-“SAMVADAM”. Faculty members are encouraged to attendfaculty development programme,present papers in conferences and seminars. Some Faculty members embolden their skills as chairpersons or keynote speakers at different academic and non-academic organizations/associations. The institute not only focuses on imparting knowledge,but also on acquisition of skills in an interesting manner by not just restricting to ‘chalk and talk’ method. Even the conventional lecture method is consciously kept a two way method. Students actively
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participate in the classroom proceedings to express views for healthy discussion. Every Faculty member works as class counselor to counsel students on all aspects.
Academic and professional skills are honed through activities like English club, Reading club, Movie club etc. The institute has “Earn While You Learn” activity under which students are trained to acquire Art Skill and prepare art objects during three days workshop. On fourth day, they sell their own creations and earn. The institute bears full expenses and the income generated after selling is distributed among students excluding production cost. The institute also awards the “Best Marketing Person Award” tothe student participant who exhibits excellent marketing skills during sale. Under guidance of Editorialteam of the institutional magazine ‘UDAY’,faculty members promote students to acquire marketing, designing, editing, journalism skills and teamwork and give chance to students to showcase their creativity by contributing their creative works. Each classroom has creative corner “SRUJANAM”- The College-Corner. Students display their creative works and useful and interesting informations on soft boards.
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 76.47
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Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned posts View Document for 5 years
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years
Response: 43.95
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
16 14 11 09 06
File Description Document
List of number of full time teachers with PhD and View Document number of full time teachers for 5 years
Any additional information View Document
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2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years
Response: 13.5
2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers
Response: 324
File Description Document
Any additional information View Document
2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 7.69
2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
02 00 00 00 00
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document e-copies of award letters (scanned or soft copy) View Document
2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 1.76
2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 01 01 00 00
File Description Document
List of full time teachers from other state and state View Document from which qualifying degree was obtained
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Reforms in Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level
Response:
The major evaluation reforms initiated by the institute are:
The institute is affiliated to Gujarat University. From the academic year 2011-12, CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) has been implemented in all institutes falling under Gujarat University. In CBCS, changes in evaluation pattern and choice of subject for students were introduced. Continuous evaluation through projects, assignments, presentations etc. is given more emphasis. Students get freedom to select the paper from various options in foundation course and soft skills.
The evaluation reforms of the university are followed by the Institute strictly. The ratio of internal- external marks, examination pattern, various parameters for evaluation etc. are thoroughly informed to the students in the beginning of the academic year during the Orientation programme for the freshers. Students are also informed about importance the activities like project work, assignments, presentations, attendance etc. in continuous internal evaluation. These activities are scheduled in a way that students find it convenient to spare time for carrying out the assignment properly.
Within the framework prescribed by the university, the institute welcomes innovative ideas to better the evaluation system. The institute gives attendance top priority. Class Counselors keenly take note of the attendance of students and keep record. Guardians are intimated from time to time about absenteeism if recorded for a longer period and consequent actions are taken. Presentations are carefully made experiential. Students are promoted to get the experience/feel of the topics they choose to write the assignments on. In internal exams the institute practices unique system of preparation of question papers. Three sets of question papers of a subject are prepared and one is randomly chosen for the exam. Before the evaluation process begins, every department conducts a meeting, and some basic method of evaluation is decided. Some basic parameters are considered without breach of individual faculty right of paper assessment. At the end of the evaluation process, departmental meeting is held to gauge the overall performance of students. Exceptional answer-books and very poor ones are discussed and if possible, such students are personally called for appreciation/suggestion for improvement. The underperforming students are given second chance to better their performance in retest. Need based lectures are also conducted to improve their performance. Question papers are solved in the class room and common mistakes committed by students in general, are discussed. Thus, remedial measures are taken for improvement in performance of students.
2.5.2 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and variety
Response:
The evaluation process is instrumental in a student’s personal and career development. Students positively accept an assessment of their academic performance and welcome constructive feedback.
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Internal assessment system of evaluation is designed by the institute. The internal marks are awarded on the basis of student’s performance in the internal tests conducted in each semester along with attendance and assignment/presentation performance of students. The institution ensures that the rules about the evaluation process are communicated to the stakeholders of the institution i.e. Students, Alumni, Faculty members and the Parents of the students as Evaluation is an integral part of the teaching learning process. Details of evaluation process are decided by faculty members during the staff meeting under the examination committee of the institute and the final decision taken is conveyed through circulars. Novices are informed about the process of evaluation of the institute by the Principal during the orientation programme conducted at the time of the commencement of the academic year and displayed on the institute website. Thus the students are made aware of continuous evaluation. The notifications and circulars issued by the University from time to time regarding evaluation schemes are communicated to through notices, displayed on the classrooms’ notice boards, website, and institutional app etc. The dates of internal tests (term end) are decided by the examination committee and the time table for examinations is prepared and displayed on notice boards as well as on website/app in advance so as to help the students for exam preparation. Internal tests results are displayed on the classrooms’ notice boards, website, and institutional app etc.
Particulars Details Marks Total marks
External examination mExternal Exam -University conducted by the University 70 70 Internal marks (a) Attendance 05 30
(b) Assignments/Presentations 10
(c) Performance in test conducted by college. 15 Total 100
2.5.3 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and efficient
Response:
Under the CBCS pattern the internal evaluation stages are:
· Institutional internal examinations are held at the end of the semester. Marks are also assigned to presentations, assignments, attendance etc. Students are kept well informed about the weightage of these parameters for the internal assessment.
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· Institutional examination question papers are solved in the class and the criterion for awarding marks in every subject is discussed by the faculty member.
· Once assessment process is over, computer entry of marks are cross-checked with the marks on the answer sheets.
· The result is displayed on the notice board and also uploaded on institutional website as well as on institute app “EDUAPP”.
· For transparency and accuracy, answer books are shown to students on written request.
· The answer sheets and mark sheets of the internal examination are preserved for minimum one years.
· The internal marks are displayed on the institutional notice board and also uploaded on institutional website. Students are informed to report any discrepancy in marks addressed to the Principal.
· Rechecking and reassessment of answer books are done in stipulated time and communicated to students. In case there is change, amended mark sheets are displayed within 24 hours.
The redressal of grievances regarding evaluation in both internal assessment and university examination is through the following process:
(a) College level:
· The institute gives second chance to the students who might not have appeared in the internal tests due to personal reasons. The collegiate examination committee chairperson permits the students for appearing in Retest looking at genuineness of the reasons.
If a student is not satisfied with his/her result in institutional examination, he/she can give an application for rechecking or reassessment. The office forwards the applications to the examination committee which sorts out the answer sheets to be rechecked or reassessed and forwards them to two faculty members for the reassessment; one who has originally checked that answer sheet and one more faculty members from the same department.
· The two faculty members reassess the answer sheet together and report to the examination committee whether there is any change in marks or not.
· The outcome of the reassessment process is reported to the principal by the examination committee and then a fresh mark sheets are displayed. The change is incorporated in the result by the examination committee.
(b) University Level:
· Gujarat University has a well formed grievance redressal system.
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· The students who are dissatisfied with their results in University examinations have to apply for the rechecking or reassessment directly to the university within a stipulated time (15 Days) after the declaration of results. The institute has a help desk for the same.
· The University processes the applications and assigns the rechecking to the faculty members who were not part of assessment process.
· If there is any change in student’s result is communicated to the student and also incorporated on the university record.
2.5.4 The institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of CIE
Response:
The academic year is basically divided into two terms/semesters. Due to affiliation to Gujarat University the institute adheres to the University academic calendar which is conglomerated in institutional academic planner. The teaching – learning – evaluation schedule is planned for the entire academic year to ensure that prescribed syllabi are covered along with the orchestration of co- curricular and extracurricular activities. The Principal conducts periodic review meetings with faculty members to ensure smooth functioning and addresses difficulties. Students are well oriented about Teaching Plan, Compulsory Attendance, Assignments, Presentations, Internal Tests being contributing parts of institutional CIE Process during Fresher’s orientation programme, through display on notice boards, on institutional website through Institutional App- “EduApp”. In the beginning of each academic year, faculty members meet in all departments to estimate total number of lectures required for completion of syllabi within given working days. The topics prescribed in the syllabus are allotted to the members of the department on rotational basis and an academic calendar for the semester is prepared in consultation with the Principal. End Semester Internal Tests are conducted as per the University directive. Retest is scheduled for the students who have failed to appear in the Internal Tests due to unfeigned reasons by paying nominal fees. The students excelling in Sports, Cultural Activities, NSS, NCC and others are also permitted for reappearing in Retest without paying fees. The Institute Continuously evaluates students through weekly tests/surprise tests, Assignments/Presentations, Case studies, Role playing, Attendance and Periodic Exams/Internal/End Semester Exams. The marks obtained by students in these contribute to the total of their obtained internal marks. Result Analyses are done by concerned faculty members and thoroughly discussed in the class rooms. High scorers are advised and supported for continuity in their efforts and the students who perform weak are counseled and provided tutelage in form of extra lectures based on their needs. Need based Remedial lectures are conducted for Slow Learners (Slow Learners Batch) and Scorers (Star Batch). Time tables are displayed on all relevant places. The institute keenly monitors students’ attendance and performance in all activities and takes remedial actions to correct and improve their performance in lacking areas. In case of extreme lacking, poor attendance or in disciplinary matters their guardians are informed and meetings are held in the interest of students. University conducts end semester external exams. The external exam weightage per subject is 70%. The external exam duration is 3 hours. University conducts supplementary exam for the students
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who fail to attain passing marks. Odd semester exams are also held for the final year students who have appeared and failed in anyone of the semester papers blocking completion of his/her degree. Students are communicated of university exam timetables through displayed on all relevant places. Some of the faculty members are appointed as the member of board of studies where they make suggestions on reforms during the BOS meetings from time to time to be taken actions on by the chairman of the BOS.
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students
Response:
The institute constantly monitors the outcome of the teaching learning process through continuous evaluation during the institute and the university examinations.
The institutional teaching climate and culture continually attempts for overall shape up of students through co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. The institute efforts to inculcate good values and sensitize students on various social issues to prepare responsible citizens in addition to professional competency.
The students are introduced with clearly defined aims, goals, vision, mission, objectives of the college during the Orientation programme before the commencement of the academic year. They are also displayed at strategic locations in the institutional building. They are printed in the institutional prospectus and institutional magazine ‘UDAY’. The objectives of the Programme outcome are discussed in the staff meetings by the Head of the Institution and teaching strategies are planned accordingly. Each academic plan has specifically stated learning objectives communicated to students during classroom teaching and tutorial interaction. The Programme outcomes specific to every course and paper are defined separately in the syllabi, adhered and timely surveilled by the IQAC. Comprehensive internal assessment comprising of institutional tests, written assignments, presentations, group discussions, etc. are held regularly to promote peer learning and ‘out of the box thinking’. The institute adopts a blend of conventional and innovative pedagogy to meet the requirements of the curriculum. Besides lecture method, elicit and collaborative teaching methodologies are adopted to create a participatory and democratic environment for learning. Industrial visits, project works and educational tours give students the practical exposure and help them to incorporate classroom knowledge into their real life. To make our students responsible citizens, the institute vigilantly organizes activities that result in shaping of their social character. NSS unit and NCC unit design such programmes though out the year. Our activity of ‘HERITAGE WALK’ of walled city is planned every year to arouse feelings of social integration. To ensure holistic development and to bring out latent talents in students different fine art workshops, competitions etc. are held along with ‘EARN WHILE YOU LEARN’ workshop where students prepare artifacts and sell them too. This institute commitedly effort for promoting our students to turn entrepreneurs.
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Various clubs like English club, Reading club, Movie club etc. are aimed to develop various skills needed to shape up students’ personality. Within Government system this institute exercises singularity by its two unique initiatives ‘SAMVADAM’, fortnightly lecture series and ‘AMULAYAM’, free coaching for different competitive exams. Students motivated to develop research nerve through presentations in different State and National Seminars and Conferences. Students are encouraged to take part in variety of sports activities under the college banner as healthy body nurtures sound mind. The institute organizes under ‘UDISHA’, a placement cell, job fairs to bring best placement options for passing out students as well as alumni. In order to give an exposure, understanding and feel of the trends of volatile employment market to our students, the institutes enters in MOUs with different organizations.
2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution
Response:
The institutional culture strives for highest performance of its students on academic pursuits. In 2016-17 and 2017-18 Six and Sixteen of our students stood among Top Fifty of University rankers respectively. 19 of our students in 2017-18 have scored 70 out of 70 in Accountancy subject.
Our students have received industrial exposure during industrial visits to Mother Dairy (Amul), Angur Toor Dal, Mundra -Adani Port, Balaji Wafers Pvt. Ltd. in last five years. Students acquire professional skills through Tally Accounting Course every year. Our students have represented Gujarat University in Youth Exchange Programme in the year 2015-16 and visited Japan. Our NCC cadets represent in the highest number in Gujarat State at Republic Day parade consecutively from last four years. Our student has represented India in Russia under Youth Exchange Programme (YEP) of NCC India. Recently, this institute takes pride to have sent 20 students to Defense Services, two from them have joined as Class I officers directly. Under NSS, students regularly visit Old Age Home, Deaf And Dumb School, Orphanage and Civil Hospital , Blood Donation Camps, Heritage sites cleanliness Drives in addition to routine activities. The institute organizes three to ten days art and craft workshops. These unique moxies have culminated in continuous victories at Zonal, Inter-Zonal University, Inter-University Level Youth Festivals bringing laurels to the institute continuously. Our students get cultural exposure through “HERITAGE WALK” of walled city of Ahmedabad every year. Students oriented of Socio Economic Relevance, we organize ‘EARN WHILE YOU LEARN’ workshop where students prepare artifacts- Diya Decoration, Tie & Dye, Rakhi Making etc and sell them to profit and also acquire Marketing, Finance and other skills. Many students have turned Entrepreneurs after attainment of Degree. Under English Club, Reading Club and, Movie Club, reading and reviewing literary works, subjects related books, and movie shows are done. Under unique Institutional gumption- ‘SAMVADAM’ Project, well known resource persons
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deliver prowess on different subjects every fifteen days. Students’ Academic growth is emancipated through paper presentations in State and National level Workshops, Seminars, Conferences organized under the aegis of the institute from time to time, In sports institutional Hockey Team has remained unbeaten consecutively for two years. Our female Tennis Player has represented India in Indo-China Tennis Championship in 2017-18.
Our students get selected in University Hockey Team from last two years.
To ensure their overall progress the institute exercises student centered approach. Under UDISHA, recently our 109 students attained placement in different Banks and MNCs. Under institutional unique initiative, “AMULAYAM”, coaching is provided for different competitive exams to the students aspiring jobs in Government sector. Recently 29 students have got postings in different Government Departments. Our MOUs with SPIPA (Ahmedabad), Oakbrook (Ahmedabad), Value Education the corporate B school (Ahmedabad), B. K. & M. H. Shroff College (Mumbai), Shree Cloth Market Girls Commerce College (Indore) have given exposure to current trends in the field to the students.
2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students
Response: 67.79
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 787
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution
Response: 1161
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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response:
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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 4.15
3.1.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 1.00 3.15 00
File Description Document
List of project and grant details View Document
e-copies of the grant award letters for research View Document projects sponsored by non-government
3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present
Response: 8.33
3.1.2.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides
Response: 02
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3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies, during the last five year
Response: 0.43
3.1.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years
Response: 04
3.1.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years
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Response: 47
File Description Document
Supporting document from Funding Agency View Document
3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge
Response:
Being a government college, we have limited resources to generate exclusive knowledge content. But we undertake various initiatives to provide knowledge content in a more meaningful manner. We have a publication division, first amongst the government colleges of Gujarat State. The college published 11 books mainly current and relevant topics on accountancy and commerce. 4 issues of journal (International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research) have been already published. Journal allows the college teachers to contribute on various subjects with different perspectives. We try to transmit new ideas and interpretations to our students with the help of research and innovations. Seminars/Workshops are being organized periodically involving students of UG and PG Levels so as to disseminate the latest trends and ramifications in the field of commerce and accountancy. Our humble attempt is widely appreciated by students as well as fellow teachers of other colleges. The institute is involved in teaching and learning activities in such a way that each of its departments is involved in one or the other new explorations. In a way, every department acts as an incubation centre for innovation. For an instance, Accountancy and Commerce department runs Study Circle for case studies, Tally Accounting and GST. In English department Movie Club and Reading Club for sharpening language skills, in Statistics department Statistics Club teaches SPSS and MS Excel and Economics department runs Eco Club for teaching and learning the Comparative Study and surveys.
3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years
Response: 0
3.2.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 00
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List of workshops/seminars during the last 5 years View Document
3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research
Response: Yes
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3.3.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and international recognition/awards
Response: No
3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years
Response: 0
3.3.3.1 How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years
Response: 00
3.3.3.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 04
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3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
Response: 0.81
3.3.4.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
06 01 05 03 06
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List of research papers by title, author, department, View Document name and year of publication
3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years
Response: 1.38
3.3.5.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers in national/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 06 06 19 05
File Description Document
List books and chapters in edited volumes / books View Document published
3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years
Response:
The institute is committed to reciprocate to society and nature through its various programs. The institute contributesnotonly tosustaincommunity developmentbutalsowhet sense of social responsibility and mature visiontoaddress and contribute to national, social and environmental issues.Studentsare groomedtoshoulder responsibilities of a citizen.Several activities are drawn by the institute under NSS, NCC, CWDC, RUSA, UDISHA, AMULYAM, and SAMVADAM.
A detailed description is given below:
NSS: OurNSS unit is found with motto of “NOT ME BUT YOU”. Recentrestitution activities under NSS include Blood Donation Camp, Old Age Home visit, Hospital visit and cleanliness programme, Orphanage visit, Deaf and Dumb School visit, visit of the Institute for Mentally Challenged, Green Campus Drive, AIDS Awareness Programme, Polio Awareness Programme, Thalassemia Awareness and Testing Programme, Traffic Awareness Programme,No Vehicle Day, Save Girl Child Mission, Save Bird Campaign during Kite Festival, Heritage Monuments Cleaning,
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Voters’ Awareness Programme, Charity and Donation Campaign under ‘????????’, A Joy of Giving.Under ‘Say No to Plastic’, ourstudents conductedworkshopsindifferent areas of the city to create awareness among people about hazards of plastic and demonstrated methods of preparing ‘ Paper Bags’ from newspapers.
NCC: The institutional National Cadet Corps motivates students for services of the Nation. We aim to inculcate duty, unity and discipline among future citizens of the country. Our motto is ‘TO SERVE THE NATION FIRST’.In the duration of last five years, our Twenty one students have joined Indian Armyto serve the nation. An involvement of students in NCC has inculcated spirit of nationality and serves the nation first.
CWDC: Collegiate Women’s Development Cellhas conducted number of community welfare activities likeseminars on Legal rights of women in society, Save girl child, Health awareness,Women Empowerment, Awareness about preparation of competitive examinations, International women day, Karate coaching, Self-defense training, Horse riding, Rifle Shooting, Flower making and Glass painting workshop to name a few.
AMULYAM: The institution provides coaching for government jobs and encourages students to appear for competitive examinations under ‘????????’ project. With the announcements of Government jobs recruitment,institutional coaching commences with enrollment of students byinviting written applications.The institute caters to Economically Weaker Strata job aspirants who are not enrolled as students but are meritorious on the basis of entrance examination.This institute has recently succeeded in providing Thirteen Government Servants to the society.
UDISHA: Institutional Placement Cell UDISHA is a shot in the arm providing career opportunities equally to all our past and present students. From time to time Job Fairs are organized by inviting different companies and banks to look out for jobs as well as better prospects for the students already placed. Finishing School Programme is organized to groom our students, alumni and students from nearby areas who are on the threshold of ever changing career market. The students have been polished and trained under finishing school recently with prime focus on Personality Development, Communication Skills, and IT skills.
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3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 0
3.4.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 00
File Description Document
Number of awards for extension activities in last 5 View Document years
3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., during the last five years
Response: 56
3.4.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
06 19 18 09 04
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Number of extension and outreach programs View Document conducted with industry,community etc for the last five years
3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years
Response: 0.56
3.4.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-
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Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year- wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 21 26 32 00
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Average percentage of students participating in View Document extension activities with Govt or NGO etc
3.5 Collaboration 3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc during the last five years
Response: 4
3.5.1.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 02 01 00 00
File Description Document
Number of Collaborative activities for research, View Document faculty etc
Copies of collaboration View Document
Any additional information View Document
3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, Other Institutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
Response: 3
3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 01 01 00 00
File Description Document e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry/ View Document corporate house
Details of functional MoUs with institutions of View Document national, international importance,other universities etc during the last five years
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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.
Response:
The Institute takes great care for teaching learning. Located in the heart of the city, the institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning process.
The Institute is spread across 159650.345 Sq. Mt. of campus with built-up area of 19427.86 Sq. Mt. The institutional lush green campus and its historical value attract visitors including film makers to shoot films.
The institution has 27 big airy rooms with sufficient natural light and has fans, lights, black/green boards, sitting facilities and are equipped with multimedia teaching aids that are used for presentations/seminars and discussions on regular basis. Entire campus is Wi- Fi enabled with the bandwidth of 100 mbps. The entire campus is under CCTV surveillance for security and addressing discipline issues if any. Institutional Resource Centres- Tally and DELL Lab are well equipped with Internet connectivity and free access for students during college hours is for students to carry out their academic advancements in efficient manner. The institute has a well-equipped library partially automated with internet facility, photocopier, scanner, and printer and with ample seating arrangement and atmosphere suitable for reading. Library is accessible from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and air-conditioned reading room is open 24*7 for students. The institution has one seminar hall and two auditoriums with technical facilities for hosting different institutional Lectures, conferences, symposia, seminars etc. of state, national and international level with sufficient seating arrangement to accommodate larger group. The institute building has the basic facilities like ramp and also has two wheel chairs for the differently abled students. The institute has a well maintained playground for training students in different sports. The institute has well-equipped staff rooms-chambers, Ladies Room, IQAC room, Grievance Redressed Cell, rooms for CWDC, NCC, NSS, Amulyam and SPIPA. Pure drinking water points with water coolers have been installed on each floor. Three RO plants installed in the institution. Adequate and clean Sanitation facility is available for students on each floor. Sanitary pad vending machine with incinerator is made available for female stake-holders. The institute also has full time sweepers to take care of cleaning inside and outside buildings on the campus. Waste disposal is done systematically as per government norms. Separate Dustbins are kept at various places for different kinds of wastes. Time and again the institute takes help of Municipal Corporation & other local authorities for waste management. The institute Canteen caters to students from 10 to 6. Institute has a Police point on campus to respond to law and order emergency if any. Separate Parking lots for two wheelers and four wheelers is available for students and staff on campus.
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Security guards are positioned at different places on campus and inside the institutional building to maintain system and order in the premises. Solar energy panel is set-up in the institution. There are also rare species of trees and birds available in the campus, which is taken care of properly.
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yoga centre etc., and cultural activities
Response:
The institution aims at the overall development of a student and therefore provides all the facilities for sports, games and cultural activities to the students. The adequate facilities for sports, games and cultural activities are:
Sports, indoor and outdoor games:
The institution has a huge sports ground. The institute has dedicated playgrounds for football, volleyball, cricket, hockey and a tennis court. The institution provides professional coaching to the students for football, volleyball, cricket, hockey, badminton, kabaddi and lawn tennis etc. Our students have shined in various tournaments at intercollege, University, inter-university, State, National and International level. Students utilize these grounds throughout the year for practice of different tournaments. Experts are invited from time to time for motivation and guidance. Well-equipped sports room is set-up in the institutional premises for indoor games like table tennis, carom, chess etc. Students have exceled and won laurels in Indoor games like table tennis, chess, carom, etc.
The institute also has gymnasium with some basic modern gym equipments.
Yoga Room:
Our director of sports conducts ‘Yoga Training Classes’ everyday early in the morning in Yoga room.
Cultural Activities:
Our institution has two large auditoriums up to date with audio visual facilities for cultural activities named Gandhi Hall and Nehru Hall. The total seating capacities of the auditoriums are more than 300. These halls have all the facilities like sound system, multimedia projector, special lights, air conditioner etc. for cultural programmes to be organized throughout the year. Every year our students take part in Gujarat University Youth Festival. The institution leads various kinds of work-shops to the students such as music,
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4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc
Response: 43.33
4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities
Response: 13
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4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.
Response: 41.91
4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
180.00 0.26110 121.09978 66.59930 00
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Details of budget allocation, excluding salary during View Document the last five years
Audited utilization statements View Document
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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
The project of library automation of Gujarat Commerce College was started in the year 2015-16 using latest 2.0 version of SOUL Software (Software for University Libraries). It is designed and developed by INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar. The software fulfils basic requirements of college library. It is designed to automate all housekeeping operations in the library. The institute library is partially automated. On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is major attraction of SOUL. The OPAC has simple and advanced search facility with the minimum information of the item by using author, title, corporate body, conference name, subject headings, keywords, class number, series name, accession number or combination of any of two or more information regarding the item. Due to SOUL software; it helps library staff to manage information sources and to provide library resources, services to library patrons efficiently and timely. Two computer systems with internet connection are installed in the library for the students and faculty members. All the books are bar coded and the institute is on the pathway of making the library fully automated.
There is well-enriched library having around 14,283 books on various subjects at our institution. We inspire our students towards reading books through ‘Book Exhibition’ every year. Our faculties also recommend them best books and magazines for extra reading through year. This institute subscribes to 15 journals of Accountancy, Commerce and Management, Statistics, Economics, English and General Subject. Our students can also avail the benefit of e-learning resource from the library. We have a collection of around 112 CDs on different subjects.
Books Collection
Sr no. Subject No. of Books 1 Accountancy 2124 2 Statistics 1057 3 Economics 2384 4 English 699 5 Law 482 6 Commerce/ Management 3359 7 Gujarati 345 8 History and Geography 285 9 Vivekananda Collection 286 10 Religion 166 11 Competition Exam Related 1136 12 Others (Sociology, Psychology, Political Science,1960 Technology, Cultural Arts, Philosophy etc.)
Working Hours:
The library remains open on all college working days. The timings are 9.00 a. m to 2 p. m.
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Layout of the Library
The library has separate reading area for the faculty members and the students. The books are arranged in different sections as Reference Books in English Language and General Books in Gujarati language, Text Books, UG and PG Section Books. It has a separate digital section, periodicals and magazine section. The digital section provides internet access to the faculty members and students.
Purchase and Use of Books
The library procures books, journals etc. on the recommendations of the faculty members. These recommendations are to be approved by the concerned HODs, and thereafter by the Principal. There is also a Library Advisory Committee which looks after the whole process.
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4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resources for library enrichment
Response:
The institution’s library has a very rich collection of books and other knowledge resources. There are 14283 books and has variety of journals and magazines related with different subjects to satisfy needs of library users. The library has collection in print as well as digital format. The library resources are acquired as per educational requirements, motivational and creative purpose. The database consists of books on Accountancy, Commerce, Management, English, Statistics, Economics, General Awareness, Geography, History, Civics, Political Science, Religion, Education, Law, fictions, non-fictions Autobiographies and collection of books on Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and other notable personalities. The books are available in three languages mainly: English, Gujarati and Hindi. The institutional library also receives books as gifts from library members and other sources. The library collection is updated periodically as per the budget provision and recommendations made by library users.
4.2.3 Does the institution have the following:
1.e-journals 2.e-ShodhSindhu 3.Shodhganga Membership 4.e-books 5.Databases
A. Any 4 of the above
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B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: B. Any 3 of the above
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4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 7.99
4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
0.42361 4.15084 26.20944 6.64991 2.52188
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Details of annual expenditure for purchase of books View Document and journals during the last five years
4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library
Response: Yes
4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students
Response: 9.56
4.2.6.1 Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 246
4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi
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Response:
The IT up-gradation in the institution is carried out by collegiate Technology Up gradation Committee. On the recommendation of the Technology Up-gradation Committee, the institute updates its IT facility as and when required. There are in total 141 computers in the institute with internet connectivity in addition to Wi- Fi system.
The institutional premises are under CCTV surveillance. There are total 140 CCTV cameras installed with an access to the Institutional head along with other authorised staff member to monitor activities inside and outside the premises. There is an Annual Maintenance contract for CCTV, Computer and other IT Facilities. In last five years five photocopiers were purchased for Faculty, Non-Teaching members and Students. In last five years Internet bandwidth is updated from 10 mbps to 100 mbps. Printers are also given to all staff members.
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4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio
Response: 18.08
4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line) >=50 MBPS
35-50 MBPS
20-35 MBPS
5-20 MBPS
Response: >=50 MBPS
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4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, Lecture Capturing System (LCS)
Response: Yes
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Facilities for e-content development such as Media View Document Centre, Recording facility,LCS
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
Response: 11.01
4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
30.21620 8.04863 21.26 15.40384 5.04164
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Details about assigned budget and expenditure on View Document physical facilities and academic facilities
Audited statements of accounts. View Document
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
The institutional approach is to make all physical and academic facilities easily accessible to its stakeholders. The institution also keeps updating its physical and academic facilities as and when required. In each academic year, students are provided basic information about institutional facilities for them through an orientation programme. Their what, how and when are quenched there. They learn about utilization of Partially Automated library, DELL, TALLY Lab, playground, seminar hall and auditoriums. The entire campus has Wi-Fi facility. The admin office is in the process of automation. We have a fees collection software, and employee salary software. The institutional website is interactive where students can lodge their different study related queries and register feedback. All students related important notices, Academic Time Table, Assignments, Internal and University Exams related updates, Individual results and attendance, news related to institutional cultural academic activities are posted regularly on updated Institutional website and Institutional App along with the Notice boards. The institute also reaches its current students as well as Alumni through posts time and again on its Facebook page and its Twitter handle.
Physical facilities
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The institutional physical facilities including Classrooms are made available for the students admitted in the college. Administrative staff looks after of the maintenance of the premises. The classrooms, boards and furniture facilities are utilized regularly by the students, different competitive exams and other programmes, if not in use for academic purpose for the said period. The maintenance and the cleaning of the classrooms are done with the efforts of the support staff. The institute has adequate number of computers with internet connections. All the stakeholders have equal opportunity to use them as per the rules and the policies of the institution. DELL is connected in LAN and it is open for the students during college hours. The administration wing’s computers are connected through the LAN to make work easier and systematic as they are updated with the software. Their use is restricted to the appointed administrative staff. The admission process is online. The fees are collected online. The institutional library has LAN facility and computers are loaded with library software SOUL 2.0 version. All departments and the faculty members are provided with computers with internet in their chambers. All IT facilities are maintained properly by a technical assistant.
Academic and Support Facilities
Access to library is allowed at the cost of the deposits as caution money. A provision of the budget for the library maintenance is made by the Library Advisory Committee. The activities like fumigation and keeping library clean is done frequently by library staff. The department of sports is meritorious and the credit definitely goes to the adequate infrastructure of this department. The department of sports consists of an Indoor Games Room, a Yoga Centre and a huge Play Ground. For maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities, different committees are established, which help in the overall development of the staff members and the students. IQAC monitors and manages the activities of all these committees.
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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years
Response: 18.39
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
712 447 478 423 492
File Description Document
Upload self attested letter with the list of students View Document sanctioned scholarships
Average percentage of students benefited by View Document scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years
5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution besides government schemes during the last five years
Response: 0
5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution besides government schemes year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 00
5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –
1.For competitive examinations 2.Career counselling 3.Soft skill development 4.Remedial coaching 5.Language lab 6.Bridge courses
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7.Yoga and meditation 8.Personal Counselling
A. 7 or more of the above
B. Any 6 of the above
C. Any 5 of the above
D. Any 4 of the above
Response: A. 7 or more of the above
File Description Document
Details of capability enhancement and development View Document schemes
Link to Institutional website View Document
5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the last five years
Response: 46.7
5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
619 1099 1460 1408 2120
File Description Document
Number of students benefited by guidance for View Document competitive examinations and career counselling during the last five years
5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the last five years
Response: 2.35
5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
48 226 38 00 00
File Description Document
Details of the students benifitted by VET View Document
5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
Response: Yes
File Description Document
Minutes of the meetings of student redressal View Document committee, prevention of sexual harassment committee and Anti Ragging committee
Details of student grievances including sexual View Document harassment and ragging cases
Any additional information View Document
5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 2.84
5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
60 34 15 00 00
File Description Document
Details of student placement during the last five View Document years
5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)
Response: 64.02
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5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education
Response: 459
File Description Document
Details of student progression to higher education View Document
Any additional information View Document
5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)
Response: 35.36
5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
04 17 02 05 00
5.2.3.2 Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
14 28 08 08 00
File Description Document
Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ View Document international level examinations during the last five years
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.
Response: 1
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 00 00 00 00
File Description Document
Number of awards/medals for outstanding View Document performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level during the last five years e-copies of award letters and certificates View Document
5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution
Response:
The institute is responsible for the holistic development of the students. All the activities arranged in the institution are for the student centric only. For the finest implementation and execution, the Student Representative Council is formed every year on the basis of academic performance only. The committee includes:
SRC Chairperson (Faculty Member) General Secretary Ladies’ Representative Debate Secretary Cultural General Secretary Gymkhana Secretary Class Representatives The Heads of every department
The SRC, NSS and NCC play vital role in planning, organizing and conducting workshops, seminars, Parents Teachers Meet (PTM) and other activities under the banner of Gujarat Commerce College. SRC orients newly admitted students through an orientation programme where new talents are given an opportunity to perform on stage. This institution has its name well carved in the history of Indian Freedom Struggle as its students had actively participated in freedom movement. Students gather on 10th August every year near the memorial of institutes martyred student Veer Vinod Kinariwala who sacrificed his life during “Quit India Movement” on the Campus. He was shot dead by the bullet from the gun of an English officer declining to drop Indian Flag. The committee members and other students manage celebration programme of the following:
Independence day (NCC parade, Parade Observation, cultural program, eminent speaker’s speech) Republic day (NCC parade, Parade Observation, cultural program, eminent speaker’s speech)
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Viranjali to Vir Vinod Kinariwala (cleanliness of Vir Vinod Kinariwala Memorial, floral tribute to the memorial, eminent speaker’s speech, performance of skit) Gandhi Jayanti (Prabhat Feri, Reading of Gandhian thoughts, Performance of Skit, singing of prayers and Bhajans, Fine Arts Competitions) Sardar Jayanti (Book exhibition) Gandhi Nirvan Din (Mourning at 11 am) National Youth Day (Organizing elocution Competition between government college students of Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad, Exhibition presenting life span and precious thoughts of Swami Vivekananda)
The institute tries to final brush up the acquired Management Skills, Communication Skills and Leadership Qualities by organizing Finishing School. Celebrations of Teacher’s Day and Guru Purnima are completely planned and executed by the students only. They design time table, class and seating arrangements, administrative works and also work as the helping hands of the college for that day.
Student members of Sports committee motivate students to take part in different sports activities and organize Annual sports meet. Throughout the year students are watchfully motivated and promoted to take part in various sports activities and competitions of college/Inter-college/University / Inter University/ State/National/ International level.
Cultural propensity of students of commerce discipline meets opportunity in different institutional calendared programmes during Academic year and culminates in their bettered performances resulting in bringing laurels to the institute in university level youth festivals and other competitions. Annual Talent program- “Vasantotsav” is organized and managed by SRC.
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institution level per year
Response: 30.2
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
31 32 31 27 30
File Description Document
Number of sports and cultural activities / View Document competitions organised per year
5.4 Alumni Engagement
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5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years
Response:
The institution has aregistered Alumni Associationestablished in the academic year 2015-16. Functional Alumni Association from 2011 works for the welfare of the institution. The institution also invites former faculty members in certain important meetings or gatherings. The HEI has always appreciated positive suggestions from the alumni and have implemented them for the betterment of the institute. Their suggestions are cordially invited and the due suggestions are taken into consideration very promptly. The objective of this alumni association is to get-together intermittently and provides a platform to present students to interact with the successful alumni in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. Those can helps to develop strong network resulting in career openings for the current students. It also provides the platform to the students to create a rapport with the alumni on social networking like Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In sites.
The following activities are undertaken by Alumni.
Every year an Alumni Meet is organised by the institute to remain actively connected with the alumni members. Institute felicitates all those members who have secured prominent positions in various fields. Members support and help in managing the college activities like youth festival, fashion show, theatre activity, literary activities, college cultural festival etc. Alumni members who are achievers in the respective fields are also invited to Judge various events of the college. Institute uses network of alumni to conduct industrial visits, guest lectures, BloodDonation camp etc. Alumni members are also invited to participate in different college events and celebrations. To encourage and inspire the Alumni to contribute in development of the college generously and be helpful in the placement of studentsand helping in Grievance Redressal. The alumni contribute to college through their valuable suggestions for well-organized parking, to arrange for career guidance activity, to have identical uniform for students and to organize co- curriculum activity were given by the active members of the alumni association. Looking forward in a positive direction the HEI has tried its level best to implement these suggestions that can help to create such students who become self-reliant after their education.
5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) ? 5 Lakhs
4 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
3 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs
1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs
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Response: <1 Lakh
File Description Document
Alumni association audited statements View Document
5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years
Response: 6
5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
01 01 01 02 01
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Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings View Document conducted during the last five years
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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the institution
Response:
Gujarat Commerce College is one of the oldest and historical colleges of Gujarat state. It had been one of the most happening places during our struggle for independence. Continuing legacy we at Gujarat Commerce College strive for excellence in commerce and business education at the under graduate and post graduate programme. We believe in creating and enriching learning experience for our students. The institute committedly efforts to move forward in the direction to achieve its mission and vision, because of whichtoday the institute is the oldest and well known institute in the area having large intake of students from mired strata of society irrespective of caste, creed, colour, religion, region, nationality and economic status. To achieve our mission of holistic development for stakeholders needed in changing global scenario and gain access to multiple career opportunities for better life, productive life and become a socially and ecologically responsiblecitizen of the nation. The principal along with the staff shoulder the responsibility of ensuring that the vision and themission of the college are adhered to. The institute being the government college, the Commissioner of Higher Education, Education Department, Gujarat Government reviewstime and again about execution of vision and mission of the institute. Developmental plans are proposed to commissioner, Higher Education, and approved and different plans are financed accordingly to help the institute grow. Different committees at the institute meet to take importantdecisions. Student members actively participate in the implementation of all developmental plans by making not only suggestion but also in execution.Faculty members participate in all the institutional plans and wherever the situationdemands, students and representatives of commissionerate of Higher Education.
File Description Document
Link for Additional Information View Document
6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management
Response:
The Commissionerate of Higher Education of Gujarat, the Principal, the IQAC coordinator and the heads of various departments play active role in policy decisions. The institute is a Government college. As and when any important policy decision regarding education system is taken by Commissioner of higher education, it is communicated by the principal to the staff members. In accordance with this, differentcommittees function smoothly. Different Committees are:
SRC
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B. Com. Exam and Student Counselling M. Com. Exam and Student Counselling Academic Matters: Timetable, SANDHAN lectures Youth Festival and Saptdhara NSS NCC Library Committee Magazine, Annual College Report, College Brochure, Website, Management Lecture Series CWDC Alumni RUSA Gym and Sports IQAC College Publication House, Research Journal, Implementation of College Academic Calendar Amulyam Arrangements of Star Batch and Slow Learners Batch lectures Discipline Committee AISHE and Inter College Exchange Programme, Implementation of MOUs Placement Cell, UDISHA, NSS Finishing School Inter college competition Samvadam lecture series Media and press note MYSY and tablet distribution
These committees are given freedom to manage their respective activities. Students become part of these committees. Decentralization of administration propels independent thinking among its stakeholders. Principal along with various committee members design yearly calendar of events, subject distribution, course plan, schedules for lesson plans, curricular, co- curricular and extracurricular activities reaching to peak of institutional Mission making institute an arena for holistic development.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution
Response:
The college thoroughly develops action plan for effective implementation of the curriculum. Keeping in view of University academic calendar, curriculum, guideline and objectives, teaching
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modules are developed by individual faculties for effective implementation of syllabi. For Advance learners STAR batches are conducted and Remedial Coaching is provided to Slow Learners. Under “AMULAYAM”, students are enrolled to prepare for the competitive exams by conducting classes of UPSC, GPSC, IBPS,Sachivalaya, Bin Sachivalaya, PSI/ASI, Deputy Mamlatdar, SSC, Constable, DYSO, Talati-cum-mantri. In order to shape-up students’ overall personality and bring out their hidden potentials for better academic performance; the institute designsdifferent workshopsof Spoken English, Self Defense, Physical Fitness, Yoga, Dance, Drama, Poster Making, Painting, Cartooning, Clay Modeling, and Best out of Waste, Collage, Rangoli and other workshops, Under ‘SAMVADAM’ Speciallectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, assignments, tutorials and groupdiscussions are also regularly conducted in the institute. Experts are invited to sharpen their skills. During their academic schedule, PG students are given term projects in which they are encouraged to choose a suitable topic and work on it as well as research papers are also prepared and presented by the students in UGC sponsored seminars/ conferences/ symposia. Students are taken to industrial visit and study tours. They share their views and experiences about the visit before other students in the class. Students are also assigned various duties of coordinator during such educational visits. Under the guidance of the Editorial team of the institutional magazine ‘UDAY’, students are promoted to learn the real life lessons of marketing, designing, editing, journalism and teamwork. The institute has “Earn While You Learn” activity under which students are trained to acquire Art Skill and prepare art objects during three days’ workshop. On fourth day, they sell their own creations and earn. The institute bears full expenses and the income generated after selling is distributed among students excluding production cost. The institute also awards the “Best Marketing Person Award” to the student participant who exhibits excellent marketing skills during sale. In order to give an exposure, understanding and feel of the trends of volatile employment market to our students, the institutes enters in MOUs with different organizations. The institute organizes under ‘UDISHA’, a placement cell, job fairs to bring best placement options for passing out students as well as alumni. Under Finishing School 100 hours training is given by corporate Trainerson Interview skill
6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, and functions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well as grievance redressal mechanism
Response:
The institution is Government College administered and regulated by the commissionerate of Higher education, government of Gujarat. All service rules, recruitments of teaching and non-teaching staff and promotional policies are governed by the state government.
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Service Rules:
The institution strictly follows the service rules according to UGC and Education Department, Government of Gujarat norms. The teaching and non-teaching faculties are getting all the benefits of PF, casual leaves, earned leaves, medical leaves, maternity leaves and paternity leaves etc. as prescribed by state government.
Organogram of the Institute is available in additional information.
Recruitment of the teaching and non-teaching is either by promotion or by direct recruitment by the commissionerate of Higher education, government of Gujarat. All faculty members are recruited through Gujarat Public Service Commission.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism: The grievances of staff members and students are resolved through grievances and Redressal committee. If the matter is not resolved, then the inquiry committee is constituted and the report is submitted to higher authorities for further action.
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6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation
1.Planning and Development 2.Administration 3.Finance and Accounts 4.Student Admission and Support 5.Examination
A. All 5 of the above
B. Any 4 of the above
C. Any 3 of the above
D. Any 2 of the above
Response: A. All 5 of the above
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File Description Document
Screen shots of user interfaces View Document
Details of implementation of e-governance in areas View Document of operation Planning and Development,Administration etc
6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings and implementation of their resolutions
Response:
The institute is governed by Gujarat government and affiliated under Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Educational institution is responsible for the holistic development of the students, the responsible citizens of the nation. So to support students and staff members the institute has following cells:
IQAC cell
Students and staff grievance Redressal cell Collegiate women development cell OBC cell Minorities cell SCST cell SEBC cell Anti-ragging cell UDISHA Career counselling cell
The committee is formed under the chairmanship of principal and meets regularly with special agendas and takes resolutions. The IQAC takes care of the effective implementation of the resolutions taken by every cell. For the smooth functioning of every circular and plan the college has various committees like:
Library NSS NCC SRC Purchase committee Time table committee Publication committee Media Admission committee Examination committee Youth festival committee Sports committee Committee for finishing school
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Swami Vivekanand committee Samvadam- a lecture series committee Amulyam – competitive exam committee
These all committees are formed in the beginning of the academic year and allots work to each work in general staff meeting. Then the committee members arrange meeting with special agendas and try to complete given task in easier and effective way with the taken resolutions at the end of every meeting. Maximum numbers of students are given benefits of every activity.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
The institute takes utmost care to enhance the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff. It always strives to satisfy the need of the employees proactively some facilities provided for the welfare of the employees of the institution are:
1.General Provident fund and Contributory provident fund for all the employees who fall under the eligibility criteria. 2.Group life insurance 3.Leave travel concession 4.Home town allowance 5.Medical allowance 6.Transportation allowance 7.House rent allowance 8.Washing allowance 9.Uniform allowance 10.Leave salary 11.Special pay 12.Charge allowance 13.Dearness allowance 14.Leaves as per Gujarat Civil service rules 2002 15.Maternity leave/ paternity leave 16.Duty leave 17.Earned leave 18.Casual leaves 19.Medical leaves 20.Special study leaves 21.Quarters in posh area- 3BHK 22.Medical Facilities 23.Compliments and bonus 24.Sponsoring for workshop, FDP, orientation 25.Facility for publication of books and research papers 26.Well maintained staff room
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27.Personal cabins 28.Personal computers 29.Printers 30.Scanners 31.Free stationary to faculty members
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
Response: 55.15
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
15 36 18 00 00
File Description Document
Details of teachers provided with financial support View Document to attend conferences,workshops etc during the last five years
Any additional information View Document
6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years
Response: 13.8
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
15 36 18 00 00
File Description Document
Details of professional development / administrative View Document training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff
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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last five years
Response: 24.37
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
06 10 10 04 01
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Details of teachers attending professional View Document development programs during the last five years
6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
The institution being a Government college, we have to follow the prescribed Performance Appraisal System framed by the Government of Gujarat both for Teaching staff as well as Non- Teaching staff. Apart from this, the institute has also its own performance appraisal system by collecting feedback from students, parents and alumni that are analyzed, outcomes are discussed and prompt actions are taken accordingly. Even periodical departmental meetings and staff meetingsare held for effective curriculum implementation. And in term end meeting, reporting is presented to the principal regarding duty performed during the current semester.
Performance appraisal mechanism is discussed as under:
For Teaching Faculties: At the end of each academic year, Confidential Report is filled in by the faculty members in the prescribed format for the assessment of duties performed.Confidential Reports are then forwarded to Joint Director of Government Colleges after review of the Principal. On the basis of remarks received from the higher authority, needful steps are taken. Thus, review is made at three stages. In case of disagreements or disputes, staff member is warned if the charges of the reviewing officer are found genuine by the Commissioner of Higher Education, Education department, Government of Gujarat.
For Non-Teaching Staff: At the end of each academic year, non-teaching staff members also fill in the Confidential Reports in the prescribed format for the assessment of duties performed. The Confidential
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Reports are reviewed by the Principal and after that they are forwarded to Commissioner of Schools for final evaluation. On the basis of remarks received from the higher authority necessary steps are taken. Thus, review is made at two stages.
Promotion under Career Advance Scheme (CAS) depends upon theConfidential Report evaluation along with other things.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
The institute for the effective control of financial resources conducts three way audit. i.e. AG Audit, Departmental Audit and Internal Audit. The institute conducts internal audit continuously throughout the year by qualified Chartered Accountant appointed bythe institute as well as external financial audit is conducted annually by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India viz. Accountant General Office Audit and Departmental Audit. If any objection is made by the auditor same is complied with in totality before the next audit. If any qualified remarks received from the audit team same are resolved in the forthcoming years. The audit during the last five years are
Sr. No. Year AG Audit Departmental Audit Internal Audit 1. 1. Yes Yes
Audit Period:
April 2009 to March 2013 1. 1. Yes 1. 1. Yes 1. 1. Yes
Audit Period:
April 1993 to April 2016 1. 1. ---- Yes Yes
Audit Period:
April 2013 to March 2017
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6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 0
6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 00
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Details of Funds / Grants received from non- View Document government bodies during the last five years
6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
Response:
The funds for the different purposes are allocated by the State Government viz. Standing Charges & Development Charges and the Central Government (UGC) under different heads. PWD maintenance fund (Building Maintenance) is allocated to the Road and Building Department by the State Government directly. The institute may utilize tuition fees, library fees, computer fees, partially gymkhana fees from the students fees, are kept with the college. The funds are maintained under different heads and disbursed for the same purpose. All these funds are utilized only for the constructive purpose and for the wellbeing of the students and the institution. Records are maintained for the expenditure incurred and are submitted to the auditors during auditing sessions.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes
Response:
IQAC encourages and motivates faculties and Students to actively participate in research activities. The practices are -
Regular Practice:
The copies of UGC & University Circulars pertaining to research are provided to Professors individually.
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With the help of the RUSA & State grant, efforts have been made to develop research infrastructure like Computer Labs, advanced equipments, modern ICT gadgets, Library, access to electronic learning materials etc. Availability of Internet and latest technological facilities are ensured for carrying out research work. All faculty members have been provided with unique user ID and password for accessing NLIST site that offers 80,409 e-Books and 3,828 e- Journals in full text form. Faculty members are motivated to pursue their Ph.D. work & college also provides relaxation in workload for carrying out research Support and motivation was given to the faculty to take up Major/ Minor research projects. Faculty members are granted leave to participate in short term courses and various workshops related to Research methodology. Faculty members who have completed their Ph.Ds. are facilitated by staff club and encouraged for publishing research papers in reputed Journals.
Some of the Outcomes are:
Research Development Committee (RDC) has been formed in the college that looks after the Publication department of the institute. The institute publishes its own ISSN Annual Journal titled“International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (GCC-IJMR)”from the year 2014. The institute has published 11 books registered under ISBN on different subjects till the date.
Mostof our faculty members from various departments have been awarded Ph.D Degree, some of our faculty members have submitted their Ph.D. thesis, Few of our faculty members have completed their Ph. D course work, and fewof our faculty members completed their Minor Research Project under UGC XIIth Plan. Almost all of our faculty members have published their research papers in reputed Journals.
Some other activities are mentioned in additional information:
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6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms
Response:
IQAC manages, facilitates and maintains attendance records of the students. The teaching learning process structure developed within the organization is as listed as below-
Test results are reviewed by the principal and faculty members for each subject. To review effective teaching learning process students’ faculty wise feedback are sought, analyzedand passed on with suggestions to the concerned faculty member for improvement. Periodic review meetings are conducted by the principal to evaluate structure & methodologies of operations & learning outcomes and reforms are adopted on the basis of these meetings. The duties of all faculty members other than teaching are defined well in advance by the IQAC.Faculty members submit their planner of activities academic as well as extra-curricular in advance. The IQAC looks after on physical availability of faculty members and ensures completion of
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curricula in stipulated time.
The IQAC in consultation with institutional examination committee and principal organizes internalwritten evaluation, to minimize exam days and maximum teaching.
6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year
Response: 2.4
6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 7 3 0 0
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Number of quality initiatives by IQAC per year for View Document promoting quality culture
6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:
1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action 3.Participation in NIRF 4.ISO Certification 5.NBA or any other quality audit
A. Any 4 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: B. Any 3 of the above
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File Description Document e-copies of the accreditations and certifications View Document
Details of Quality assurance initiatives of the View Document institution
6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)
Response:
Incremental improvement made during the preceding five years.
Institution constantly moves in the direction of quality enhancement for the betterment of the society. Institution initiative for incremental improvement includes training programmes, national level seminars, institutional Awareness programmes for the staff and students, computerized library and administrative office.
Infrastructural and IT development:
Renovation of Classrooms, A.V. Classroom facility, Provision of Automation Sanitary Pad Vending Machine. The facility of CCTV surveillance The facility of R.O. and water cooler The facility of Tally Lab and DELL Lab Printers, scanners and Photocopy machines Soft wares of: 1) Online fees collection
2) Employees salary
3) SOUL 2.0 version for Library Automation
The facility of Solar panels for power consumption The facility of huge maintained playgrounds as well as latest sports and gym equipments for various sports activities.
Academic Developments:
Career oriented courses: Tally, MS office, Scope, Finishing Schools, IBPS. Participation and presentation of students and faculty members in various State, National and international seminars/ Conferences/ workshops Institute introduced PG center for M.Com (Accountancy) Institutional extension activity through adoption of a Government Girls’ High School inspires stakeholders to give back to society. Many staff members are Conferred the Ph. D. degree and have become research guides in different
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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years
Response: 8
7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
02 02 02 01 01
File Description Document
Report of the event View Document
List of gender equity promotion programs organized View Document by the institution
7.1.2
1.Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: 1.Safety and Security 2.Counselling 3.Common Room
Response:
Parity is chief concern in governance at all levels in the institute
1.Safety and Security :
As far safety and security issues are concerned, the college deploys enough security personnel to watch and guide all the students at the time of entrance and departure. The college is under CCTV Surveillance including classrooms so that any untoward incident can be detected if any.
2. Counseling:
Utmost care is taken to maintain gender sensitivity. We select a Lady Representative from girl students in every academic year and she takes care of any type of issues which emerge from time to time. We have a counseling cell where personal, physical and emotional problems are being sorted out by
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faculty members and if necessary, we seek outside guidance from doctors, lawyers and psychologists. To maintain parity in both genders, college encourages and provides facilities to participate compete and excel all activities of Art and Crafts, Sports, NSS, NCC etc. Moreover, male students are being sensitized to promote parity and equal status by organizing different seminars, workshops etc. We inspire the faculty members to observe and sustain gender equity outside and inside classrooms and make sure of gender balance in number of participation in all activities. To maintain parity in both genders college encourages and provides facilities to participate compete and excel all activities like Art and Craft, sports, NCC, NSS. Moreover boys students are being sensitized to promote parity and equal status by organizing different seminars, workshops etc. We inspire the faculty members to observe and sustain gender equity at all activities outside and inside classrooms and make sure gender balance in number of participation. No reporting on gender inequality in the campus so far. They co-exist in meaningful manner in academic and non-academic arena.
3. Common Room :
We have separate Ladies Room fully furnished withattached wash room. Separate reading room is being provided to girl students who pursue competitive exams and other extracurricular preparations. Half of the staff consists of female teachers even in the non-teaching staff more than 50% are females. Under the auspices of CWDC (Collegiate Women Development Cell) periodically we organize awareness programs, seminars on various issues related to women rights viz. Legal Rights, Anti- Dowry Awareness, Domestic Violence, Gynecological and other related issues are being discussed by invited well known Doctors and Psychologist of the city.
7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:
1.Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energy sources
Response: 14.05
7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH)
Response: 34125
7.1.3.2 Total annual power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 242891
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File Description Document
Details of power requirement of the Institution met View Document by renewable energy sources
Any additional information View Document
7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs
Response: 100
7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)
Response: 23147
7.1.4.2 Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 23147
File Description Document
Details of lighting power requirements met through View Document LED bulbs
Any additional information View Document
7.1.5 Waste Management steps including: • Solid waste management • Liquid waste management • E-waste management
Response:
Educational institutes represent the main components of sustainability promotion in our society. Waste management is one of the challenges that an institute has to face in accomplishing sustainability goals. The institute constantly strives to substantiate its contribution in clean India campaign and implement healthy practices. Waste management is one such practice.
Different coloured dustbins are placed at different places with markings and instructions in the premises and on the campus. We are continuously appealing our students to throw solid waste as per its recyclability. Staff members continuously inspire students to follow this practice. This institute gets regularly facilitated by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) in waste collection, waste management and composts it. This institute accommodates commerce faculty students therefore Liquid Waste Management becomes a midget. Our sewages are connected with the city sewages, where all dirty water is purified in corporation water works sights.
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Besides this, the institute is vigilant to the use of water. Our students are continuously sensitized towards maintenance of cleanliness, save water and proper disposal of E- Waste. The institute organizes such theme based programmes like Painting Competition, Poster Making Competition, Slogan Making competition, Elocution Competition, Essay Writing Competition, Rallies, Slum visits, Lectures of renown persons ( under our bi-monthly lecture series ‘Samvadam’) and many such programmes under NSS.
This helps in awareness and responsible behavior towards issues of cleanliness, controlled water consumption, proper disposal of E Waste etc. and ignites an urge to make society aware of such issues for healthy and safe climate.
7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus
Response:
Water is elixir of life. It is assumed that world will observe water scarcity after approximately 25 years. Many countries are facing lack of fresh water resources to meet the damages of water usage. Clean drinking water appears to be the biggest challenge for future generations. This institute is thoughtful about this. We have tried to register our intent to contribute to ease this problem by becoming meticulous on the water usage of the institute. Our NSS volunteers aggressively campaign for creating awareness among people through visits, rallies, display of play cards, essay writing competitions, elocutions, painting, posters and such other activities. This institute though being government college, has initiated to have an underwater harvesting to store rain water to meet its requirements throughout the year and certificate of the same is uploaded. Planning, construction and maintenance of all civil works in the institute are done by the Road and Building department of Gujarat. This institute has well-constructed an underwater tank for the conservation of rain water.
7.1.7 Green Practices • Students, staff using a) Bicycles b) Public Transport c) Pedestrian friendly roads • Plastic-free campus • Paperless office • Green landscaping with trees and plants
Response:
Human beings are becoming perceptive of climate change and resultant catastrophic problems. Gujarat Commerce College has realized that we can make great strides in the fight against climate change with proper tools, information and resources. Our students are cognized to this catastrophic foresight by organization of different awareness activities like rallies, lectures and workshops to promote finding alternate of plastics, walk or make controlled use of personal vehicles, taking notes electronically and thereby try making life paperless, opting for reusable and recyclable products, being watchful to power
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This institute committedly promotes usage of bicycle by students as well as staff members. Majority of our students prefer public transport.
We upload all types of institutional announcements, notices, roll calls, time tables, assignments, exam schedules, results and other important information on college website. This institute communicates many other routine information through an Android App called ‘ EduApp’ as well as through bulk SMS services. Notices are admitted through Online Centralized Admission procedure by Gujarat University. The institutional office working has been striving to become paperless. Most of the office works like preparation of pay bill, proposals for grants, all types of students scholarships works, payment through RTGS mostly, students fees collection and many others.
7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component during the last five years
Response: 0
7.1.8.1 Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year- wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 00
File Description Document
Details of expenditure on green initiatives and waste View Document management during the last five years
7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:
1.Physical facilities 2.Provision for lift 3.Ramp / Rails 4.Braille Software/facilities 5.Rest Rooms 6.Scribes for examination 7.Special skill development for differently abled students 8.Any other similar facility (Specify)
A. 7 and more of the above
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B. At least 6 of the above
C. At least 4 of the above
D. At least 2 of the above
Response: D. At least 2 of the above
File Description Document
Resources available in the institution for View Document Divyangjan
7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the last five years
Response: 54
7.1.10.1 Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
10 16 09 10 09
File Description Document
Number of Specific initiatives to address locational View Document advantages and disadvantages
7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the last five years (Not addressed elsewhere)
Response: 54
7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
10 16 09 10 09
7.1.12
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Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration including Vice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff
Response: Yes
File Description Document
URL to Handbook on code of conduct for View Document students and teachers , manuals and brochures on human values and professional ethics
7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website
Response: Yes
File Description Document
Provide URL of website that displays core values View Document
7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness about national identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and other constitutional obligations
Response: Yes
File Description Document
Details of activities organized to increase View Document consciousness about national identities and symbols
7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics
Response: Yes
File Description Document
Provide link to Courses on Human Values and View Document professional ethics on Institutional website
7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutory bodies / regulatory authorities for different professions
Response: Yes
File Description Document
Provide URL of supporting documents to prove View Document institution functions as per professional code
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7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last five years
Response: 30
7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
05 06 06 06 07
File Description Document
List of activities conducted for promotion of View Document universal values
7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities
Response:
This institute is committed to build responsible citizens out of its novices. All activities conducted in this institute has its focus on inculcating unity in diversity among its students and valuing Indian rich Culture and Traditions.
We celebrate the martyrdom of Vir Vinod Kinariwala who laid his life for the cause of the National Movement, Quit India. He was an illustrations novice of our college, who sacrificed his life against British Imperialism at a tender age. He has been influenced by Gandhiji’s ideals. His name is written in the annals of Indian Independence’s History in golden letters. We cherish his memory and carry his legacy to our students every year. Our Independence Day and Republic Day are being invariably celebrated by inviting dignitaries to kindle the sense of Independence and to remind great sacrifices rendered by our forefathers to achieve the sovereign republic. We make our students take pride that ours is the most democratically and diligently ruled country where each and every citizen has the right of franchise without caste and creed. No other country in the world has such a unique system where the citizen is the master of his own destiny. We remember the great contributions of Mahatma Gandhi in shaping our National Movement to the culmination. His ideas of Non Violence, Truth and Expulsion of Untouchability are attempted to instill in the minds of students on 30th January and 2nd October every year about the menace which obstructs National Development. Along with Mahatma Gandhi, all freedom fighters are remembered who have voluntarily sacrificed everything for the fulfillment of our free state of
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existence today. Youth is the real strength of any nation. The exponent of Indian Culture and Tradition who has travelled to distant countries to propagate our rich heritage is fondly commemorated every year on 12th to 19th January. During this we have book exhibition, book reading, essay writing, expert lecture and inter college elocution competition to fathom his great mind. His ideas are relevant today and will be so tomorrow as if they were for yesterday. We also cooperate with State and University sponsored programmes by making our students represent in various activities guided by teachers.
We have launched an ever rolling trophy among colleges of Ahmedabad City. This institute celebrates birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, the architect of Indian Union.
7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and auxiliary functions
Response:
The complete transparency is maintained in its financial, academic and administrative functions.
The teaching staff is selected by state Public Service Commission Board (GPSC) and appointed by the Secretary of Education and posted by Commissioner of Higher Education. All administrative staff are selected by competent Government body and posted accordingly. Support staffs are employed through tendering by Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat. Financial affairs are controlled and executed by State Government by releasing funds from time to time through Treasuries. Fees collection and other financial collections are carried out strictly as per the guidelines of the University. Scholarships of all sorts are distributed by the State Agency. Salary and other benefits are disbursed by state treasury after due approval. For day to day expenditure the norms of Government and University are strictly followed.
Different softwares have been installed for fee collection, salary bill preparation, scholarship computation; library book lending named SOUL under INFLIBNET. Government and UGC (RUSA) grants are allocated through PFMS software.
7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)
Response:
Best Practice: 1
1. Title of the Practice
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Community Service - Adoption of Government Secondary School For Girls
2.Objectives
To bring about a qualitative change among the students by imparting more knowledge and information in addition to what are been taught by respective school teachers in the school. Indepth curriculum transmission to the school aspirants To make available the experience of the college teachers to the upcoming students To imbibe a sense of duty towards community sharing among the faculty members of the college.
3.The Context
After taking inspiration from the public speech of Chief Minister of Gujarat, this college resorts to adopt a govt. girls’ school where students from lower strata of society and different communities study. Looking at their socio economic and learning background this initiative has been taken from June, 2015. Our focus was on the outgoing class that means 11th Standard and later on we have extended this facility to 12th Standard also. Three major subjects like Accountancy, statistics and English are covered under the scheme.
4. The Practice
We have adopted the school in Academic year 2014-15 after consulting the concerned principal of the school and District Education Board. Co-ordinator and Team of teachers visit the school and interact with teachers in the beginning of the semester to ascertain the syllabus and area of focus where more teaching is needed on the basis of the suggestions received by school teachers. Institution prepares teaching schedule for the whole semester in the subjects of Accountancy, statistics and English. This format is also followed throughout the year . Faculty members of the college regularly visit the school and engage classes in 11th& 12th standards Through Interactive Analysis and Q&A methods, teachers occasionally enhance the acquisition level of school students. NSS Unit of the college also conducts awareness programs and events for the school students to inculcate sense of social responsibilities in them. At the end of the term, we analyse the result sheet, motivate and encouragethem for further learning. In this exercise, we have receive full co operation from the administrator of school and students also cooperate with us with the full enthusiasm. As a matter of fact, it gives the college a sense of community sharing and commitment towards deprived class of students.
5. Evidence of Success
Teaching of the faculty members have resulted a growth of 11% in the annual board exams result.
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PARTICULARS 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Total Students 36 22 33 26 Registered Pass 29 20 24 23 Fail 07 02 09 03 Result 80.55% 90.90% 75% 88.45% Highest percentile 96.34 98.47 84.63 96.15 Lowest percentile 40.62 38.10 16.44 88.46
Result for the academic year 2018-19 is awaited.
Moreover, overall development in the knowledge acquisition and skill can be visible during interactive sessions. Instead of shallow learning, concepts are made more clear with the help of faculty members teaching tactics.
6 Problems Encountered
There is no apparent obstacle since students are obedient and inquisitive. Administration also cooperates fully with the faculty whenever they visit.
Resources Required
Most of the faculty members regularly follow the time table assigned by the school Text books are provided by the school whereas faculty members provide cyclo style handouts
7 For further details/ contact person:
Name: Prof. Dr. J.J. Gondaliya
Designation: Assistant Professor in statistics
Name of the College: Gujarat Commerce College
Best Practice: 2
1. Title of the Practice
‘Amulyam’ as an initiative for Orientation and Coaching for the students who appear for various competitive exams conducted by Government Agencies viz. GUJARAT PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, GAUN SEVA, STAFF SELECTION COMMISION, POLICE RECRUITMENT BOARD ETC.
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2. Objectives
To propagate the importance and sustainability of Government Jobs. To enhance the interest of all government competitive exams in the minds of students. To orient and train in the right perspective by inviting experts of various disciplines. To provide assistance, guidance and coaching to the enrolled. Free of Cost coaching for the students lower economic strata of the society. To promote the culture of competitive spirit and acumen.
3.The Context
Looking to the high demand and rampant unemployment in the society at large, the college has decided to launch classes for aspiring students who are interested to apply for government institutions employment but many could not afford the exhorbitant fees collected by private agencies that led to the initiative where Free Of Cost for home students and very Nominal Charges for students from other colleges and Institutions. Experts of respective fields were invited by providing remuneration and orienting the students throughout the given tenure of the course. Utmost care is taken to guarantee attendance and outcome by the faculty members.
4. The Practice
Advertisement in the leading newspapers for wider publicity of the course so that maximum benefites can be availed by the stakeholders. At the initial stage an orientation program is arranged to instill awareness and confidence levels where experts from SPIPA and other institutions of repute are invited occasionally. After collection of admission forms an Entrance Test is designed and conducted based on the merit and interview. Students are selected for the course through this method. 2 lectures of 2 hours, in all four hours direct classroom teaching and two hours library session is monitored diligently irrespective of holidays. At the end of the program Post Test is conducted and the score is communicated to the students. Handsome remuneration and conveyance allowance is provided to the trainers. Those who score 80% in the Post Test and have 80% attendance, the fee taken is also reimbursed. The actual result of the students who have appeared and selected at various goverment competitive exams evidences the fruits of the program.
5Evidence of Success
Looking into the junk of candidates who have appeared at the various competitive exams, the results achieved by the centre is noteworthy. Our efforts are fulfilled in orienting a large number of students for further such examinations held by state government and other bodies from time to time.
Year Programme No of beneficiaries No. of candidates
selected (output)
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2014-15 GPSC 40 2 passed in prelims PSI 60 3 passes in prelims SSC based competitive exam 108 -- classes 2015-16 DYSO 134 4 passes in prelims Sachivalaya, Bin Sachivalaya 70 2 passed PSI 41 4 passes in prelims Talati cum Mantri 105 2 passed 2016-17 DYSO 61 4 passed IBPS-PO 140 -- Constable 145 62 passed in written exam Talati cum Mantri 42 Result awaited Bin Sachivalaya clerk 99 Result awaited GPSC Class 1& 2 70 4 passed in prelims 2017-18 General GPSC Class 69 For Regular college students PI classes 55 4 Passed in Prelims 2018-19 Police Constable 112 Ongoing
6 Problems Encountered
There is a general indifference on the part of the students towards the teaching modules and classes. It is found that many students are not utilizing the library facility to the maximum level though we provide almost all the latest material. There is a dearth of hard work and sincerity on the part of students. Home students do not show regular interest. Many times experts on GK and Current affairs are not easily available. Students from different parts of Gujarat are admitted in this course. Many times failed to report their actual results and positions of the final selection so we find it difficult to maintain the outcome results in the proper order.
Resources Required
Most of the trainers regularly follow the time table assigned by the centre. Audio Visual aids are extensively used to explain the concepts and problems College has a well developed library where a separate section is earmarked for competitive exam books. Open Access resources are also made available to the candidates.
7 For further details/ contact person:
Name: Prof. Dr. P. C. Dave
Designation: Assistant Professor in Commerce
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Name of the College: Gujarat Commerce College
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 7.3.1 Describe/Explain the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority and thrust
Response:
The institution exercises distinctive practices that are rare in Government College other than routing curricular and co-curricular activities. This institutions holds different workshops to bring out hidden potentialities and latent artistic traits from students. Each semester our students hone their art skills in different workshops like Singing Workshop, Dance Workshop, Drama workshop, clay Modelling workshop, Rangoli Workshop, Cartoon workshop, Poster Making Workshop, Waste out of Best workshop, Painting Workshop, Card Making, Rakhi Making, Diya Decoration and many more by inviting well known artisans of respective arts who have excelled in respective fields train them. This exercise enhances and polishes their personality. Moreover, they equip themselves to acquire employability other than the given curriculum. Adoption of a Government High School in the vicinity is a noble gesture and commitment to the social needs. We have adopted a Government School where students enroll from socio- economic lower strata. Throughout the academic year, our faculty members engage classes and conduct remedial tutorials to bring out the finer levels of learning. This practice invogues. Since four years, to focus on one distinctiveness of one area, we have launched ‘ Amulyam’ project where our students are trained to appear for the competitive exam in the changed scenario of cut throat competition in the employability market. We conduct training sessions of specific periods spanning for 3 to 6 months for the aspirants of Government jobs.
We prepare our students to face different exams conducted by Gujarat Public Service commission, Indian Banking Public Services, Gujarat Police Services, Talati, Banking Sector and other. This institution conducts this training sessions free of cost for the home students and nominally charged for outside students. Many students have achieved their goals. Those who couldn’t crack in first attempt have been benefited of this training session indirectly. ‘Amulyam’ is a unique initiative among the 111 Government colleges of the state. We are striving to shape their future career in a meaningful manner. Our constant efforts are channelized to prepare the maximum member of students to fulfill their ambitions of secured government and other jobs through ‘Amulyam Project.’
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
Additional information is available on www.gccabd.in
Concluding Remarks :
The Institute takes pride on its name carved in the history of Indian freedom Struggle in golden letters. Abiding by its grand history the Institute persistently strives for the highest level of excellence on all fronts to become the best centre for generating knowledge. The endeavours to achieve quality assurance and transparency in alll systems- academic as well as non academic have fructified with desired results to donees. The overall emanation of the Institute is oriented towards burgeoning responsible citizens and successful professionals wealthy in physical as well as mental health. Ours is an all embracing approach. The Institute accommodates its students from all strata of Society and committed to Promote equal Opportunity to all. The Institute incessantly aspires to stay around in the forefront of cutting edge technology and research. All stakeholders promoted to update themselves with latest information in their fields to minimise the gap between finished students and the volatile employability market. Institutional resources human and materials are constantly improving.
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