ESTD:-1948 PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA PURNIA– 854301, BIHAR A Constituent Unit of B. N. Mandal University, Madhepura SELF STUDY REPORT - 2017 TRACK ID – BRCOGN27503 SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 2 CONTENTS ITEMS PAGE NO. Preface 03 Acknowledgement 04 A. Executive Summary – The SWOC Analysis of the Institution 5 - 11 B. Profile of the Institution 12 - 22 C. Criteria - wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 23 - 34 Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 35 - 48 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 49 - 59 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 60 - 73 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 74 - 82 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 83 - 95 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 96 - 101 D. Evaluative Reports of the Departments: 102 Faculty of Arts Subject 01. Department of Philosophy 103 - 106 02. Department of Political Science 107 - 112 03. Department of Hindi 113 - 116 04. Department of English 117 - 121 05. Department of Economics 122 - 125 06. Department of History 126 - 129 07. Department of Sanskrit 130 - 133 08. Department of Urdu/ Persian 134 - 137 09. Department of Bangala 138 - 142 10. Department of Commerce 143 - 148 11. Department of Maithili 149 - 153 Faculty of Science Subject 12. Department of Mathematics 154 - 158 13. Department of Zoology 159 - 165 14. Department of Botany 166 - 170 15. Department of Chemistry 171 - 175 16. Department of Physics 176 - 180 Department of Vocational Courses 17. BCA (sem) 181 - 184 18. BCA (Hons.) 185 - 188 19. BBA 189 - 192 20. College Building Image 193 - 194 ANNEXURES: Annexure – I: IEQA 195 - 198 II: 2F 199 III: 12B 200 - 201 IV: UGC 12th Plan Last Grant letter 202 V: Affiliation Letter by Registrar 203 VI: Certificate of uploading data on AISHE 204 VII: Master plan of the Institution 205 Certificate of Compliance 206 Declaration by the Head of the Institution 207 SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 3 PREFACE SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 5 A. Executive Summary- The SWOC analysis of the Institution Executive Summary ✓ About the College ✓ Criteria-wise Executive Summary ✓ SWOC Analysis SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – A SWOC ANALYSIS ABOUT THE COLLEGE:- Purnea college, Purnia, established in 1948, is the oldest institution of higher education in this region. Situated on the periphery, adjoining West Bengal in the east and Nepal in the north, the institution is a commemoration of the efforts of the freedom fighters of this area. Late Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Sudhanshu, Ram Narayan Mandal (Both former speakers of Bihar legislative Assembly) Bhola Paswan Shastri (Ex Chief Minister of Bihar and Central Minister), noted freedom fighter and Sarvodya leader Late Baidyanath Choudhary, Late Rai Bahadur Durga, Prasanna Ghosh, Raghuwansh Prasad Singh, Upendra Narayan Choudhary, Anup Lal Mehta, Haji Ziaur Rahman, Seth Raut Mal, Kumar Bimlanand Sinha of Banaili Estate and the then District Magistrate Shiv Prasad Singh, were the inspiring force behind the establishment of this college. The urgency and necessity of establishing a college here compelled Sudhanshujee to move fast and it conceived first of all at Gokul Krishna Ashram in 1944 but the effect of Quit India Movement still running at a pace found the pioneers of this mission behind the premises of different prisons. Just after the independence these stalwarts of the area found their dream come true. The state capital being 300 kms away without road connectivity, the nearest college being 100 kms away at Bhagalpur across the river Ganga, only a few could manage to have their wards sent to far away places for higher learning. Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata, even Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur were out of bound for common people of this area which is predominantly connected with agriculture even today. The college has three main streams – Arts, Science and Commerce up to the Post Graduate level. The B.C.A. Hons course was sponsored by UGC in 1997 and later on B.C.A. (Semester course), B.B.A Programme were launched under self Financing scheme. The college provides accommodation and infrastructural support to IGNOU and NOU study centres; the community college has added a new chapter in the ongoing journey of the college. The institution is indebted to both U.G.C. and the State Government for their support. The newly built massive examination hall and a new hostel by the state Government has lessened the load to a great extent in matters of conducting examinations in a secure way and lodging facilities of students in a fair manner. The college has two premises, the main building is situated in the middle of 47.24 acres and the others part is the massive open ground of known as Rangbhumi Maidan comprising the Indira Gandhi Stadium built by the central government. There is enough scope of developing a sports complex in the Rangbhoomi Maidan. The institution has a glorious past and bright future. Late Janardan Prasad Jha “Dwiz”, the noted poet of national fame was the first permanent Principal of the college, Dr. Madneshwar Mishra, the Principal, was appointed the first vice-chancellor of Lalit Narayan Mithila University in 1972. We very aptly remember our past students, Abhas Kumar Chatterjee (I.A.S Topper. 1966) noted litterateurs Madhukar Gangadhar, Subal Ganguly, Kamla Parasd Bekhabar, Ravindra Nath Thakur and several others on positions of authority and Social life. The college has recently been declared as a centre of excellence by the State Government but it only gives us impetus, the faculty members are aware of their responsibilities. Devoted and academic friendly teachers nourished this institution right from its inception and the process continues, our motto may well be reflected in the lines of Robert Frost- “ The Woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I Sleep,, And miles to go before I Sleep SELF STUDY REPORT, PURNEA COLLEGE, PURNIA P a g e | 7 CRITERION 1: CURRICULAR ASPECTS Courses are affiliated to B.N.M. University The college provides sample opportunities to the SC / OBC/Minorities and the other under privileged classes by offering relevant courses which can develop their skills/ practical knowledge. Some students have achieved glorious results in their examinations. For self – development, the faculty members proceed on deputation to orientation / refresher courses and workshop on curriculum development / examination reforms / quality initiatives / management issues. The Academic Calendar of the College/University has the detailed programme of the lesson plans for every subject (Honours, General & Compulsory) including distribution of the syllabi among the teachers, enabling the teachers and the taught to prepare themselves for the lecture (including revision) and examinations. CRITERION 2: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION Wide publicity to the admission process is carried out by means of print and electronic media, the detail rule and regulations are provided to the aspirants through college prospectus and website. The admission process is systematically administered and is transparent. An admission committee consisting of members from different faculties admits students on the basis of merit in qualifying exams, Reservation rules are strictly followed as set-up by B.N.M.U. Govt. of Bihar and Central Govt. Selected needy students from weaker sections of society are given freeships / fee concessions. Students are provided counseling at the time of admission and are helped to choose the courses / programmes pragmatically by looking at their strengths and background. Teaching-Learning and evaluation schedules are planned before the commencement of the session. The academic calendar of University and college and the teaching plans (Lesson Plan) of the departments are prepared and provided to the students. Efficient and effective teaching- learning process is ensured by traditional lecture, Chalk-and-talk method with judiciously mix up of ICT facilities and laboratory practical session supplemented by project work, assignments and interactions with the experts of the field, group discussions, thus providing students firsthand knowledge of the topics. Internet facility is provided to students through NRC (Network Resource Centre). Teachers make use of Laptops, Internet, LCD projectors, Maps and Charts to make teaching-learning an interesting exercise. The college has highly qualified and experienced teachers. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in Faculty Development Programmes and apply for minor and major research projects. Many faculty members are engaged in guiding researchers. Faculty members who are less familiar with computers, internet, audio visual aids are provided training to update their skills. The teachers regularly submit monthly progress report regarding teaching and research activities in the format framed by the university. Continual evaluation of students takes place through class-tests, assignments, Question-Answer sessions, revision tests; internal assessment for all UG courses is in accordance with the university rules. The college identifies slow and advanced learners through class tests, assignments project works etc. and remedial classes, counselling and special classes are arranged. A psycho-socio cell is constituted to look after the slow learners and depressed