The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara 2017-18

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)

Part – A 1. Details of the Institution BHARATA MATA COLLEGE 1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1 THRIKKAKARA P. O.

Address Line 2 KOCHI

THRIKKAKARA City/Town

KERALA State

Pin Code 682 021

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. 0484-2425121, 2427796

Dr. Shiny Palaty Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code: O: 0484-2425121, 2427796

Mobile: +91 98957 19059

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Dr. Pearly P John Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile: +91 9847053517

[email protected] IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) KL COGN1O42O

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC(SC)/01/RAR/50 Dated 05.05.2014 (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

www.bharatamatacollege.in 1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.bharatamatacollege.in/AQAR2017 -18.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle B 2.85 2003 5 yrs. 2 2nd Cycle A 3.08 2014 5 yrs. 3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle

01/06/2004 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

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2017-18 1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 2016-17 08/02/2018 (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR 2015-16 27/02/2017 (DD/MM/YYYY) iii. AQAR 2014-15 27/11/2015 (DD/MM/YYYY) iv. AQAR 2013-14 23/10/2014 (DD/MM/YYYY) v. AQAR 2012-13 09/11/2013 (DD/MM/YYYY) vi. AQAR 2011-12 28/09/2012 (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.10 Institutional Status

University State  Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes  No

Constituent College Yes No ɯɯ

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No 

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes  No

 Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural  Tribal

 Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f)  UGC 12B 

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing  Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts  Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)  

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management 

Others (Specify) Social work

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Mahatma Gandhi University, 1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Kottayam

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme  DST-FIST 

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers 18

2.2 No. Administrative/ Technical staff 1

1 2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives 1

2.5 No. of Alumni 0

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and 1 community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 0

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2.8 No. of other External Experts 2

2.9 Total No. of members 24

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 4

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 4 Faculty 3

Non-Teaching Staff /Students 1 0 Alumni 0 Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No 

If yes, mention the amount NA

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. 5 International National 3 State 1 Institution Level 1

(ii) Themes  Digital Innovation Conference  Impact of Technology on Restructuring Traditional Human Resource Practices  Entrepreneurship Innovations & Technologies  Social Entrepreneurship- A Global Perspective  Faculty Development Programme at POC, Ernakulam

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

 Conducted Administrative and Academic Audit(AaA Audit) and prepared academic calendar for the year 2017-18  Followed up the Department Academic Calendar and compiled into institutional academic calendar  Conducted Development Programmes for Faculty

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 Conducted Development Programmes for students like Orientation for First years, Entry into Services Coaching and the Tripartite Quality Frontier Programme which focussed on training the final year students for Higher education/ Career/ Entrepreneurship  Guided and motivated conducting of seminars, workshops and invited talks by every department  Celebrated and observed special days of regional/national/ international importance including Birthdays of writers and scientists, Yoga day, Environment Day, Hindi Day, Cleanliness Drive on Gandhi Jayanti, all national and regional festivals to promote religious and national integration and cultural values.  Conducted Placement drives by Only Group, Axis Bank, Apollo Munich Insurance Company, Sutherland Global and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.  Conducted Pre placement talks and training programmes for job seekers and those selected for jobs by Mahindra Finance Co. Ltd. and TCS.  Conducted vocational training for aspiring entrepreneurs by SEZ  Co-ordinated the conduct of inter-collegiate cultural and literary programmes like Arts festival, preparing students for University and State Arts and Sports Festivals  Result analysis and follow-up to identify weak areas and presenting awards to achievers for inspiring better academic performance  Feed back collected from stake holders, analysed and appropriate action taken. Feedback uploaded on website. Exit survey conducted , analysed and appropriate action taken to ensure quality enhancement  Published bimonthly newsletter BMCian Chronicle Issues I – V  Extended Digitization  Took steps towards minimizing environmental degradation through awareness campaigns, minimising use of plastics, cleanliness drives, planting and distribution of saplings as well as training the staff, students and local community on organic farming.  Took steps towards fulfilling social responsibilities through the activities of Campus Ministry, NSS, NCC, departmental activities aimed at the aged, destitute, orphans and marginalized.  Ensured participation from stakeholders through feedback and collaborative activities  Enabled better participation from the differently abled by building ramps and friendly bathrooms and a lift.  Conducted Green Audit  Add-on courses were strengthened by starting 10 new courses in addition to the 2 existing ones.  10 more MOUs were signed with industries and academic institutions  Made necessary arrangements for conducting coaching classes for bank tests and entry into service

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 Constructive suggestions given to Management regarding a fully equipped AV Seminar hall., improving girls’ toilet facilities and revamping the library and improving the infrastructural facilities  New mobile app developed for effective Attendance System with Campus Wallet  A registered NGO and Extension Wing named BeFore created for undertaking Extension and Outreach activities involving social responsibility

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year * Plan of Action Achievements

1. Academic retreat to be  All the activities for 2017-18 were planned, conducted at the beginning of department wise and for the college as a whole. the academic year. ( copy  Academic calendar was prepared attached)

 All the activities were conducted and executed as per

the academic calendar. Evaluations were done at the end of every programme and strategy for improvement were framed

2. Extended Digitization  Online Admission

 Online Fee payment  Online student feedback

 Online attendance

 Google classrooms , online assignments and tests

3. Minimizing environmental  Conduct Green Audit

Degradation  Organic farming of paddy and planted saplings

 Made arrangement for processing of biodegradable and plastic waste

 Observation of Environment days and awareness

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campaigns

 Distribution of seeds and saplings and sale of organic vegetables  Training students to make paper pens, bags, stationery etc.

 Conduct training programs on substance abuse and prevention strategies and awareness programs against

elder and child abuse

 Conduct hygiene awareness and mental health classes for inmates of girls homes

4. Fulfilling social responsibilities  Promote sale of handmade products of mentally challenged students

 Celebrating special days/ providing necessary things

like water heaters and meals in orphanages  Providing reading rack and books to primary health centres by department of English  Conducting street plays, human-chain, bike rallies , processions, flash mobs etc. on socially relevant issues like A Handful of Rice for Madhu  Bharathion- a platform to showcase the talents of mentally challenged students, conducted by MSW department  Annual Charity Auction and weekly distribution of food packets to the destitute on streets  Developmental progrmmes conducted for the all-round upliftment of a tribal village at Kuttampuzha  Colony developement programmes  Disaster management initiatives during Oakhi disaster

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5. Development Programmes for  Conducted seminar on ‘Role of Teachers in Quality Enhancement’ for faculty at POC,Ernakulam. Faculty

IT training for teachers by 3Q Folio ltd.

6. Add-on courses  10 new Add-on courses started

7. Better participation from the  Construction of Differently-abled friendly differently abled infrastructure like ramps and bathrooms

 Providing scribes, special seating arrangements in downstairs rooms and other help for exams

8. MoUs  10 new MoUs were signed

The major programmes conducted in the college are STUDENT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES

The IQAC took utmost care to upgrade the students in the curricular and co-curricular activities.

1. Orientation programme for the students on 29th June by Fr. Sabu Thomas

The first year students were given a two-day orientation programme on life skills, challenges and problem solving by trainer Fr Sabu Thomas

2. Orientation Programme for Parents:

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An awareness programme for the parents was held on 27th and 28th June in four sessions. The talk of Sri. Harikumar D enlightened the parents about effective parenting in the contemporary times. He emphasised the hazards of the use of drugs among the children and ways to channelize their life in a proper manner.

3. Orientation programme for NSS Volunteers by Mr Anton Joseph, Dept. of Commerce.

4. Inauguration of Entry into Services Programme for the year – July 22, 2017.

The training for Bank Coaching and Entry into Services programme stepped into its fifth year since its inception in 2013-14 in collaboration with the Institute of Employment Training, Ernakulam. . 46 students registered for the weekend coaching classes this year.

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5. NSS training camp 2017

NSS Seven day special camp was held at Vaakathaanam Panchayath from 31 August to 7 September 2017. Students did a number of socially relevant field work. They also helped the government in taking the Organic Farming Literacy Programme.

6. Aksharapacha: Reading week organised by the department of Malayalam in collaboration with Aakashwani, Kochi

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Reading week celebrated by the department of Malayalam in a grand way. It was inaugurated by prominent novelist Benyamin. Every day was marked by an invited talk by eminent writers. The students had an opportunity to interact with them. And each day culminated with a classical or folk art performance- Kathakali, Thullal, Chakyar koothu, folk dances and folk songs by professionals.

7. Inter collegiate quiz competitions An inter-collegiate KSEB Power Quiz competition was conducted on 25.10.2017 by KSEB Officer’s Association. The preliminary round of the quiz was conducted in the college by five KSEB officials. 32 students participated in the competition. Harisankar P S (II Botany) and

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Paul Thomas (II Physics) secured first and second positions and qualified to participate in the district level competition.

6. Release of College Magazine- ‘70MM’

The college magazine was a platform for the blossoming of the students’ literary and artistic talents. It was released by the Principal Dr Aype Thomas P in the presence of all the union office bearers. The students had enthusiastically contributed their stories, articles, paintings and sketches, reflecting their hopes, dreams and angst in the contemporary times.

9a. Workshop on “Advanced Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOS

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PG Dept. of Commerce and Research Centre conducted a Three Day Workshop on “Advanced Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOS, from 26th to 28th October. Dr. Ajimon George, Associate Professor at Marian College, Kuttikkanam was the main resource person.

9b. Workshop at C-SiS, CUSAT

The First Year BSc. Physics Students attended One day workshop at C-SiS and visited the Cochin University Science Park.

9c. One day workshop for LED manufacture training

First Year BSc Physics students attending LED making training

10. Campus Placement Drive

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Campus Placement Drive: The written test of The Only Group was conducted on 18-12-2017 at 10 am in the MBA seminar hall. 166 students appeared. The Placement cell constantly ensures the presence of various companies for recruitment of students from the college. Those not interested in higher studies eagerly participate in the drive

11. Association Activities

The Associations of all departments hold talks by eminent personalities from their respective fields

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMMES

1. Released the Academic Calendar

2. Conducted Academic Retreat: The ‘Academic Retreat’, which was a fitting platform for introspection and self-analysis, was conducted in the calm and meditative campus of POC on the 30th of June and 1st of July, 2017. The Retreat included sessions on:

a. Christian Values in Higher Education b. Effective use of Information Technology; c. New techniques in the field of education; d. Emerging career prospects for students; e. Student psychology and welfare: Drug abuse and mental health

3. Actively functioning PTA

The Manager addresses PTA annual general body meeting 2017-18.

The PTA functioned actively during the year with vital participatory decisions regarding the allocation of PTA funds and conduct of holistic development and enrichment programmes for students.

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4. Fostered the infrastructural developments in the college – IQAC took initiative in improving and maintaining the infrastructure of the college for the better functioning of the college.

 Conducted result analysis of internal and external examinations: One of the major initiatives of IQAC was the insistence on result analysis of the students so that the areas requiring intervention could be identified and remedial measure could be taken. This improved the overall semester results of the students and there was an upward trend in the overall pass percentage and general academic performance.

 Conducted Administrative and Academic Audit As it was deemed absolutely essential to evaluate the results of all the academic and administrative endeavours, IQAC took steps to conduct Administrative and Academic Audit to gauge the outcome of all the activities. External Experts and an internal team conducted an extensive evaluation of the activities and assessed their impact. Suitable remedies were suggested by the team.

 Conducted Green Audit : The college and IQAC considers energy conservation to be of primary importance for a sustainable environment and reducing the carbon footprint, a Green Audit was conducted for the second time to assess the energy consumption of the various departments, administrative offices and common areas. More incandescent bulbs were replaced by LED bulbs. The Physics department took initiative in manufacture of LED bulbs. These were used in the college. More areas were recommended to be brought under Solar power.

 Collected online student feedback on curriculum and faculty, analysed it and took necessary action. The HoDs were given the feedback on faculty and in consultation with teachers, were given appropriate suggestions and directions. Feedback was also collected from parents, employers and alumni. These were also analysed and appropriate suggestions regarding course of action were given..

SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMMES

The various depts. and associations of the college enthusiastically organized various programmes for social welfare. The IQAC was a major support for them to be successful in all their endeavours. In tune with the concept of holistic development, a number of programmes were planned with the idea of instilling empathy and social responsibility and commitment among the students. The various programmes conducted are:

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1. Grandparent’s Day: Grandparent’s day was celebrated in the college led by the Social Work department on 12th July by the Department of Commerce in collaboration with ‘VIOMITRAM’- a Project of the Social Security Mission of Kerala State.

2. Encouraging entrepreneurship by vocational training among students

The Department of Botany conducted On- the- job training programme for VMBS Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam District. Fifty three students participated in the training programme. Training sessions were provided on various topics like tissue culture, fresh and dry flower arrangement, Aquaponics, Terrarium etc. 3. Observance of Breastfeeding Week by Women’s Cell

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Awareness programme conducted by the Women's Cell as part of breastfeeding week celebration

4. Sharing time and fostering self-sufficiency among the differently abled and underprivileged

AICUF members visited the inmates of the House of Proidence at Vilangu and distributed clothes.

Students distributing food packets to the needy through the PADHEYAM program on a regular basis

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5. Charity auction by the students under the aegis of Campus Ministry

The teachers and students of Campus Ministry conducted a Charity Auction and auctioned off farm produce and other objects donated by the students. The money collected is distributed to the nedy students of this college for their academic needs. These students are identified by the departments and recommended for financial help.

6. MILAGRO 2K18, a fund raising programme for the Kuttampuzha Tribal Project

MILAGRO 2K18, a fund raising programme for the Kuttampuzha Tribal Project was held on 17th February 2018.

As part of the social outreach, the Extension Wing of the College BeFore and the department of Social Work have undertaken the Kuttampuzha tribal village under its wing. It lends social, economic and educational support to the inhabitants of the village. It is a cultural fest and competition for children of schools around the locality. It gave a platform to the little children to showcase their talents.

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7. As a part of the Children’s Day, BeFORE organized awareness campaign on child abuse in collaboration with Integrated Child Protection Unit (ICPS) and Social justice department. Social Work students of BMC performed street play and flash mob at Kakkanad open air stage and Kalamassery HMT junction

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8. A Handful of rice for Madhu

BeFORE organized the campaign “oru pidi ari Madhuvinu”, (A Handful of rice for Madhu,) as a penance to the soul of Madhu, the tribal man who was beaten up and murdered by a literate mob for stealing eatables. The staff and students of Bharata Mata College participated in the campaign. The rice brought by the students were collected and given to a near-by old-age home. The students also formed a human-chain in the Seaport Airport road in order to express the protest against this brutal incident.

9. Service at Old age home

The second semester M.Com students visited Anandabhavan, the old age home at Kurichilakkod on March 27, 2018. They spent a day with the inmates, entertaining them with cultural Programmes and games.

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Green Initiatives

The college takes active steps towards greening the earth by initiatives like organic paddy farming under the aegis of the extension wing BeFore and the department of Social Work. Harvesting the produce.

COMPETITIONS AND FESTS:

The IQAC played a crucial role in taking initiatives to organize various inter- collegiate and inter-departmental competitions and fests. The various competitions conducted are:

 On 5th and 6th of January, the inter-collegiate fest- Chrysalis 2k18- organized by Department of English gave a platform to numerous students from across the state to exhibit their talents.

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 On 24th January, the School of Social Work hosted Bharation- a platform for differently abled children to exhibit their talents.  The Dance Club of the college organized Nrtya 2k17, an inter-collegiate dance fest.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND CELEBRATIONS

All the departments conducted Onam and Christmas celebrations in the best of spirits. The IQAC assured the qualitative conduct of celebrations to inculcate in the students humanitarian values, despite the social and cultural differences. In addition, certain cultural events were also organized in the college:

St. Thomas Day: In connection with the celebration of St. Thomas Day on 3rd July 2017, the students of Bharata Mata College performed a cultural programme at St. Thomas Day Mount St. Thomas.

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P.J Thomas Award for the Best Economist 2017 is presented to Dr. Viswanath Pandit by Dr. Rangarajan, Former Governor RBI, in our college auditorium on 28th September 2017.

Campus Ministry which aims to provide opportunities for students to reflect on their spiritual values, to step back from their regular routine and share their time and talent for the well-being of their fellow beings.

 The students of the English Department performed a dramatic series “Purple Patches from Shakespeare”

 The final year BA English Students staged a retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth on 13th November 2017.

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VARIOUS DAYS OBSERVED

Important days were observed and celebrated to imbibe in the students an urge to cultivate in them a collective consciousness for a healthy survival. Various programmes were organized as a part of it with the support and encouragement of IQAC.

World Environment Day Celebration- 5th June

 World Environment Day was celebrated by various departments to strengthen the bond between people and nature.  Dept. of Botany distributed fruit saplings to students.  Dept. of English took an oath to preserve nature and performed a skit on conserving nature  Dept. of Zoology conducted a poster exhibition to spread message of conservation  Lectures by environmentalists and academics on ‘Nature and Earthmanship’  International Ozone Day- 15th September- the department of Chemistry  Independence Day- 15th August- Duly conducted by NCC wing of the college

International Day for the aged

As an extension of the students and teachers of all the departments visiting old age homes and sharing time and resources, the International Day for the aged was observed by the college to promote empathy and proactiveness among the students about geriatric issues.

The first year MSW students interacting with the inmates of “Home for aged” as a part of observing International Old Age Day.

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Anti Corruption Week

The first year MSW students performed a flash mob as a campaign against corruption at Central Mall and Ernakulam Boat Jetty. The Programme was initiated by BeFORE in collaboration with Vigilence and Anti-Corruption Bureau. Mr. K Karthik IPS, S.P Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau centre range Ernakulam and Ms. Nishanthini IPS saw the performance and applauded the students’ drive to move against corruption.

World Diabetes Day

The students of MSW participating in ‘Zoombathon’ organized by Sunrise Hospital, Kakkanad as a part of World Diabetes Day

Anti Alcohol and Drug Awareness Campaign on December, 10, 2017

The department of Social Work and the Extension NGO BeFore, in Association with the Forest Department Kothamangalam conducted “Lahari virudha Bodhavalkarana Campign” to spread awareness about the social ills

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Protection against Child Abuse on Children’s Day

As a part of the Children’s Day, BeFORE organized awareness campaign on child abuse in collaboration with Integrated Child Protection Unit (ICPS) and Social justice department. Social Work students of BMC performed street play and flash mob at Kakkanad open air stage and Kalamassery HMT junction.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND EXHIBITIONS HELD

International Seminar- Department of English

1. Two-day international seminar on “Words, Visuals and Beyond: Mediatization of Narrative Spaces”, was held in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam on 22 & 23 February, 2018.

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Prof. Stig Hjarvard, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, made a Skype presentation. Prof. Pramod K Nayar, University of Hyderabad and Dr. Jayaram, Amrita School of Visual Arts, were the other Keynote speakers.

There was a pan Indian participation with more than 120 delegates from colleges in Delhi, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. Within Kerala, there were delegates from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram. Around 80 papers were presented in parallel sessions.

National Seminar- Department of Mathematics

2. The Department of Mathematics organised a Two day National Seminar on Graph Theory and its Applications at Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara on 16-17 February , 2018.

3. Department of Malayalam conducted a 2 day Media seminar on 27-02-2018 to 28-02-2018 in collaboration with AIR Kochi.

4. The department of Commerce SF conducted a National Conference on Entrepreneurship Innovations & Technologies on 12/02/2018

5. The department of Commerce (aided) conducted 2 National Workshops on Data Analysis and Interpretation (SPSS) and Advanced Data Analysis using SPSS and AMOS on May 11 and 12; and October 26-28 respectively.

6. The dept. of Zoology conducted a Regional Seminar on ‘Aquaponics and Fish Farming’ in collaboration with MPEDA on 14 and 15 of December 2017.

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7. Department of Management conducted a National Seminar on Impact of 4th Generation Technologies on Managerial Practices 12/01/2018

8. Joseph Cardinal Parecattil 15th Commemorative Lecture 2018 by Adv. Prasanth Bhushan

Joseph Cardinal Parecattil 15th Commemorative Lecture 2018 was delivered on the topic “The Indian Democracy and the Challenges in the Present Time” on 17/03/2018 at 10.30 am. Around 500 people attended the lecture.

National Level Paper Presentation Competition

The department of Commerce conducted a national level paper presentation competition 21 February, 2018, in commemoration of Late Dr. Seena Augustine, former Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of Commerce and Research Centre. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. J. Letha, Vice-Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology.

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An Art and Craft Workshop be Fine Arts Club

Workshop conducted by Fine arts club on Origami and other artistic creations.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES RELEASED

IQAC took immense interest in the release of books and magazines by various departments. The following departments came up with their publications and manuscripts:

 On 9th September, the Department of Malayalam released Gulmohar Newspaper. It is a proud initiative of the department giving a platform to the students to get hands-on experience in the various aspects of the publishing arena making them work ready at the end of the programme

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 Poems of Ms. Swathy Prasad, Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, got published in ‘Amravathy Poetic Prism 2017- The International Multilingual Anthology’ which entered into the LIMCA Book of World Records, where selected poets across the globe made their contributions

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate any other body  College council Provide the details of the action taken

All suggestions made by the management and the council are incorporated in AQAR

Faculty Achievements

 There were a total of 18 publication by faculty in UGC indexed journals, 16 in non-indexed journals. 4 books and chapters as well as 2 proceedings were published.

 Asst.Prof. Nimmy A. George, won the Kerala State Women Chess Championship 2017 held on 10th and 11th June. She represented Kerala State in National Women Chess Championship held in Mysore from 21st-29th July2017.  Dr.Manjula R Iyer, was sanctioned the Major Project by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on the topic “ A study on the accountability towards society by the packaged drinking water industry in the state of Kerala.”

 Dr Laly Mathew was the resource Person for Prajna, the PG Students Seminar and Paper Presentation Competition held at Baselius College Kottayam on 19, February, 2018

 The Best College Manager award awarded to Rev. Fr. Jacob G. Palackappilly by Rotary Club of Trivandrum

 Dr. Simi Joseph P attended One month National Internship Programme at Indian institute of Technology, Madras, sponsored by FLAIR- Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. Of Kerala from 2nd May to 21st June 2017.

 Asst.Prof. Nithin Thomas attended the National Workshop on ‘Indian Economy and Economic Survey’ jointly organised by Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Human Resource Development at IIT Delhi from 11th June to 17th June 2017.

 Ms. Muthulakshmi R received the “Best Presenter Award” at the International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Corporate Sector”conducted by the PG Department of Commerce & Research Center, St. Xavier’s College, Aluva on 19th July 2017.

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 Asst. Ms. Mini. M. Abraham participated in the 12th International and 48th ELTAI Annual Conference on the theme “English Language Acquisition: Western Theories and Eastern Practices” held at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam from 29th June to 1st July 2017.

 Dr. Shalini Jose was the resource person for the orientation programme for Hindi teachers of Al Ameen schools.

 Dr.John T Abraham attended NPTEL Seminar, conducted by IIT Madras on 22nd July, 2017 at TKM Engineering College Kollam.

 Dr.Sr.Tessy Thomas attended the Orientation course at Bharathiar University during 10th May to 8th June.

 Dr.Kochurani Thomas’s book entitled “What, Why and How to Study”, was published by Calicut Media House on June 2017.

 Lt Nithin Thomas won the Commandant’s Silver medal for the overall performance and Gold medal for the best player in the inter company Basket ball competitions during the PRCN course from 3 July to 30 Septermber 2017 held at the Officers Training Academy Kamptee, Maharashtra.

 Lt Nithin Thomas participated in the National Training of Trainers on Life Skills and Personality Development conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth  Development & NCC Officers Training Academy at Nagpur from 21st to 24th August 2017.  Poems of Ms.Swathy Prasad, Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, got published in ‘Amravathy Poetic Prism 2017- The International Multilingual Anthology’ which entered into the LIMCA Book of World Records, where selected poets across the globe made their contributions.  Dr . John T Abraham presented a paper titled ‘Security Issues in Operational Technology and Influence in E-Commerce’ at the National Seminar on Fine Tuning Education and Research: In triguing Challenges Ahead, conducted by Womens College Vazhuthacaud Trivandrum  Muthulakshmi . R Presented a paper titled Mobile Money The opportunity for India In connection with International conference on Financial Inclusion (ICF 2017) organized by SCMS School of Science and Technology on 21/11/2017.  Muthulakshmi R and Regi George presented a paper titled “A study on various investment avenues with special reference to non users of gold savings scheme” in the National seminar organized by Government College Tripunithura in connection with the two day national seminar on Investment avenues pros and Cons.  Dr.Gayathri P.J presented the paper “The South Asian Women and the Impure Politics of Postfeminism: A Reading of the Major Women Characters of Mahesh Dattani” – at a Two Day International Conference on “Women and Sectarian Violence in South Asia: Fiction and Reality” organized by Centre for English Studies, School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India on 9th and 10th November 2017  Dr. Kochurani Thomas delivered a lecture on Financial Management at a workshop for the Sub Inspectors at Kerala Police Academy, Trissur on 21st October 2017.  Dr.John T Abraham and Dr. Litty Sebastian were jury members of the Exhibition conducted at Rajagiri Engineering College, Kakkanad, Ernakulam

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 As a part of the Child Right Protection observation week which was held between 14-20th of November,The Integrated Child Protection Unit of Ernakulam felicitated our participation and contribution for observing this day by presenting a momento to Mr.Pinto Simon (Asst.Prof.) and Tony M Tom (Project coordinator BeFORE) as a token of appreciation at Kakkand Collectorate  Dr Kochurani Thomas received an award for the Best Professor in Economics by Dewang Mehta National Education awards.  Lt Nithin Thomas is selected as a member of the Mahatma Gandhi UG Board of Studies of Economics.  Lt Nithin Thomas and Dr Abraham M.P, published the article on ‘The Fertiliser Subsidy In India- An Analysis’, in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Structural Shift in Indian Economy: An Assessment, organized by Department of Economics, Govt College Ambalapuzha.  Dr. Gayathri P.J published the article “Unveiling the Politics of Alternative Sexuality: Explorations in Mahesh Dattani’s On a Muggy in Mumbai and Do the Needful” in the Bharata Mata Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies.  Dr.Sr.Tessy Thomas was the chief guest and speaker of the alumni meet “Randezvous,” at Mar Thoma College for Women, Perumbavoor.  Prof. Nimmy A. George participated in the International Chess championships from Dec 26th to Jan 19th in Lorca and Almeria (Spain) and Prague (Czech Republic). She has won over a grandmaster, fide masters from different countries and her fide rating increased.  Dr. Sheena Rajan Philip and Ms. Honey Mary John presented a paper at DYUTI National conference organised by the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences on 4rth and 5th of January 2018. The theme for the conference was “Reimaging social work education in the outcome based perspectives and practices”.  Dr. Sheena Rajan Philip presented the paper ‘The Need for an Impactful Revision in the Social Work Educational System’.  Ms. Honey Mary John presented the paper “Assessing the competencies in social work education: an educator’s perspective”.  Ms Anita Annie Mathew presented the paper “Issues and Stigma Faced by Transgenders in the Society” during the Albertian International knowledge Summit 2018 – International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research - 8 to 17of January 2018.  Dr. John T Abraham’s book “Logos Quiz 2018” published by Merit Books which is released on Jan 28.  Dr.Sr.Tessy Thomas published a paper titled “Role of Employment Training Programmes – Analysis of Performance of DDU-GKY”, in the (UGC approved) Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.  Prof. Ponny Joseph attended a 3 day workshop from February 15 to 17, 2018 at St.Albert’s College, Ernakulam, on digital learning and curriculum transaction, organised by Central University of Kerala, Kassargod.  Dr.Sr.Tessy Thomas attended the international conference “Demographic Dividend – Skill development challenges in India”, held at MES college, Marampally, on 23rd March 2018.

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 Dr. Shalini Jose was the resource person of the one day Hindi workshop conducted for the employees of NPOL.  Dr. John T. Abraham published a paper on “A modified fuzzy approach to prioritize project activities” in International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7 ,(2.6) (2018) 158-162 Website: www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJET  Dr. John T Abraham published a paper on “Challenges of the Data Mining in Education System”, IRJMST Vol 9 Issue 1 [Year 2018] ISSN 2250 – 1959 (0nline) 2348 – 9367 (Print), International Research Journal of Management Science & Technology.

 Dr. John T Abraham published a paper on “How data mining tools and techniques can improve education” , RJSET Volume 8 Issue 1 [Year 2018] ISSN 2454-3195 (online), INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 Dr. Mini M. Abraham was a resource person for the book review organized by Junior Chamber International in connection with World Book Day at Kay Pees Inn, Edappally

 Prof.( Dr.).B.Hareendran participated in the AICTE workshop on Approval process at Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Enginnering, Kadayiruppu

 Mr. Raj Mohan participated in an International conference at St .Joseph College Bangalore on 8th & 9th March 2018.

Students’ Achievements

Academic

 Chandini A.S of B.Sc Botany (2014-17) secured IVth rank in the MG University examination.

 Sharon Jose Gadgil of BBA (2014-17) secured VIIIth Rank in MG University examination.  Anupa Reji of BA English (2014-17) secured IXth Rank in MG University examination.

 Devika T.R, Divya Manikuttan, Joshna Punnoose, Mizlul Kamar, Lauritta Roy, Roselyn Alex and Rosemary Thomas of II MA English presented papers on Resistance Narratives at the National Seminar conducted by KAHM Unity Women’s College Manjeri on 20th November 2017.  Roselyn Alex and Joshna Punnoose of II MA English presented papers at the National Seminar conducted by KE College Mannanam on 27th October 2017.

 Ten first year Zoology students participated in the India International Science Festival (IISF 2017) held at The Renai on 4th October, 2017 on the theme ‘Climate Change and Sustainability of Ocean Resources’. (Abhirami Ajayakumar, Arya Subhash, Lakshmi Anil, Aliya Jalal, Athira P Johnson, Chantal Meril Michael, Joan Maria Theresa, Grace Judcy, Thajmal A U and Cecelia Mary)

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 The following final year Zoology students attended a One Day Seminar held at St. Xavier’s College, Aluva in association with IISER-TVM on 24th October, 2017 on the theme ‘Current Trends in Basic Sciences Research and Education’. (Manju R Krishnan, Nazrin A Karim, Sona Sreekumar, Celia Ann Thomas, Irene Maria Jose, Sobhitha Babu T, Ashwini V and Honeymol K S). Rahul Raj of II Zoology got selected in the Football Ernakulam District Team & Aparna Lalu of III BSc. Zoology won NCC Scholarship.

 8 students of the P.G. Department of Commerce and Research Centre cleared CBSE- NET, November 2017.

 M.Com students, Gigi Joseph and Linda Maria Antony, presented a paper “GST – Accelerating or deteriorating the new initiatives of middle class entrepreneurs” at a symposium at Pontifical Seminary at Mangalapuzhaon December 8th.

 A team consisting of Maria J Kadavan, Antony Kachappilly, Nidhi Shaji, Aathira U and AshnaTomichan represented the college at the intercollegiate presentation competition on “Fine-tuning Education for Tomorrow” on 16th January, at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery. Maria J Kadavan secured the best presenter award.

 Eve AnchalVaj of I B.Sc Zoology participated in the Powerpoint Presentation Competition on Green Energy and Sustainable Development” at St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom on 15th February 2018.

 Harishankar P.S and Pranav Jayan of II B.Sc Botany who represented ENCON Club of Bharata Mata College won First Prize in the Inter Collegiate ENERGY QUEST-2018, State Level Encon Club Competition conducted by BPCL Kochi Refinery on 9th February 2018.

 Ann Maria Joge, Chantal Meril Michael and Grace Judcy of I DC Zoology participated in Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education Workshop (CUBE) on 04.01.2018 at The Cochin College, Kochi.

 Aiswarya of III B.Com Tax presented a paper titled “Bitcoin” at the national seminar held at NIMIT Pongam Koratty on 21/11/2017

 Hairul Fairuza T.N of Tax III Batch I combined with Prof. Bindhu Achamma Koshy, presented a paper titled “Innovations in Financial Sector” at the National seminar on Innovations in Financial Sector-Products and Service organised by the Post Graduate Department of Commerce, Naipunya Institute of Management and Information Technology, Koratty on 21/11/2017.

Non-academic

 Harisankar P.S & Amal Manoj of III semester Botany won the first prize in quiz competition held on 13.06.2017 at Al – Ameen College, Edathalain connection with World Environment Day Celebrations.

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 Aneeshiya Ajeesh secured first prize in Intercollegiate Poster Designing Competition conducted by Al Ameen College,Edathala on 15.06.2017.  Sabareesh N of IIIrd BSc.Physics (Voc) directed a short film “Sammanam” which is uploaded in youtube.  Sabareesh N of IIIrd BSc.Physics (Voc) secured second Prize in Essay Competition conducted by Department of BBA.  Rithwik Mathew and Salil K P of II B.Sc Zoology won third prize in ‘Waggling Bee’ quiz competition conducted by the department of English on 19.06.2017.  Lehana (B.Com T&T) won the Zooquest contest conducted by Zoology department.  Anit Varghese of II B.Sc Chemistry won the Zooquest contest conducted by Zoology department on 10.7.2017.  Lakshmi Anil of I B.Sc Zoology won the zooquest contest conducted by Zoology department on 17.7.2017.

 Sreejith T.U, Lawrence Alan D Silva, Aneela Baby, Aiswarya Krishnakumar and Muhammad Nazeem K K from first year MBA took part in ‘CASA DE GESTAO’, Management Fest conducted by Bhavan’s Royal Institute of Management (BRIM) on 05/10/2017.

 Pavan Kumar G Patel, Yadhu Krishnan A.M, John Shaston, Arun Antony and Vysakh P.M took part in the Management Fests, ‘Luminance 2K17’ conducted by DC School of Management and Technology .

 Anjana M.V, Divya K.Mohanan, Angel Sussanna Viakra, Aneela Baby and Femi Raju took part in CAZADORZ conducted by Naipunya Business School on 13/10/2017.

 Akhil Krishnan and Shahul Afnan secured third prize for the debate competition on the topic ‘Corruption free India’ held at Central Excise Office.

 Bhadra Ajithkumar of I BA English secured third prize in Recitation(Malayalam) held at PNNM Ayurveda College.

 Harisankar P. S of Second year Botany won the first prize in the preliminary level KSEB Power Quiz 2017 conducted on 25-10-2017

 Harisankar P. S of Second year Botany was a member of the quiz team which won the first prize in the District level KSEB Power Quiz 2017, held on Nov. 16, 2017.

 Bibin Thomas and Blessy Babu of the III BA Malayalam have won 2nd place in intercollegiate Malayalam literature quiz held at Manimalakunnu Government College.

 10 MBA students took part in the International conference on Leadership at Rajagiri on 14/11/2017

 Amruta Murali, I year MSW won second place in ‘Oru Nimisham’ (elocution competition) conducted by Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College in Valayanchirangara, Perumbavoor on 16TH OF January 2018, as a part of AKRAYA 2K18 SOUTH ZONE COMMERCE FEST

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 The MSW Second year students attended the Albertian International Knowledge Summit 2018 – International Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research” held from 8-17 January 2018 at St. Albert’s College.

 Sreekuttan of II BA English won the first prize in photography competition in Genesis, the inter- collegiate fest held by SH College, Thevara.

 Jissa Joseph of II BA English won the second prize in face painting competition at Genesis, the inter-collegiate fest held by SH College, Thevara.

 Sreelakshmi of I MA English won the third prize for Poster Designing Competitionat Genesis, the inter-collegiate fest held by SH College, Thevara.

 Jissa Joseph of II BA English won first prize in Bookmark making competition held at the fest conducted by BCM College, Kottayam.

 Sushasree and Anjali of III DC English won the third prize for Treasure Hunt at the fest conducted by SH College, Thevara.

 Members of the Dance Club of Bharata Mata College won the first place in the Dance Competition conducted by St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery on 23 February, 2018, as a part of their fest MESHUGGEH.

 Harisankar P. S (IV semester) and Malavika Ajayakumar (VI semester) won the first prize in Botany Quiz conducted by the Department of Botany of Sacred Heart College, Thevara on 12-12-2017.

 Harisankar P.S of fourth semester won the second prize (team member) in the quiz competition conducted by Alumni Association of St.Thomas College, Pala on 13-12- 2017.  Harisankar P.S and Amal Manoj (IV semester) won the third prize (team member) in BIOMYRIAD Quiz conducted by the Zoology department of Sacred Heart College, Thevara on 5-1-2018.

 Harisankar P.S and Amal Manoj (IV semester) won the third prize in KSEB Power Quiz Contest on 17-1-2018.

 Varun Krishna N of final year B.Com Computer Application Batch -II has secured First prize in Best Manager (Inter collegiate competition) conducted in K.M.M College on 18th January.

 Athira P Kumar and Tresa Divya T J presented the paper ‘Knowing the Other: The History of Sexual Minorities and Colonial Interventions’ in the Kerala History Congress, held at Farook College Calicut.

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 Athira P Kumar and Tresa Divya T J published the paper “Knowledge as a Tool”: Colonial Legacy of Education in India in the proceedings of South Indian History Congress held at the University of Calicut.

 Aparna Lalu of III DC and Anju Supran of II DC, Arya Subhash, Abhirami Ajayakumar of I DC participated in the Republic Day Parade on 26th January 2018)

 Anu Jacob of 2nd year M.com got campus placement, as officer (junior manager - level 1) in Federal Bank Ltd.

 The Students of Mathematics department secured first prize in TESORO CAZAR (Treasure Hunting) at inter-Collegiate Maths Fest “GANITHAM 2K18” organized by department of Mathematics, St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery on 26th February 2018.

 SASTHRAYAN VISIT- Students of I DC Zoology and II Dc Zoology visited Sasthrayan –open house at Maharajas College Ernakulam sponsored by RUSA on February 22nd and 23rd respectively.

 Athira P. Johnson, Arya Subhash, Sreelakshmi M.N and Thajmal A. U of I DC Zoology attended ‘Prajna’, a one day public awareness programme organised by the Department of Biotechnology, CUSAT, in collaboration with the Centre for Neuroscience, as a part of Brain Awareness Week on March 21, 2018. The programme included talks by eminent Neuro-psychiatrists in the morning session and screening of the movie ‘ASTU: So be it’ in the afternoon. The sessions were intended to spread awareness about different brain disorders and to address the stigma associated with it. It was followed by an open forum involving well-known psychiatrists.

 Grace Judcy, Ann Maria Joge, Eve AnchalVaj and Chantal Meril Michael of I B.Sc Zoology attended CUBE (Collaborative Undergraduate Biological Education) workshop, a TIFR initiative, held at Cochin College, Kochi on 16th March 2018.

 The final year MSW students participated in Samanwaya Students Meet 2018 organised by BCM College, Kottayam and emerged fourth position in the final round.

Achievements in Sports

 Yadhukrishnan of III B.Sc Zoology, Rahul Raj P.R of II B.Sc Zoology, Muhammed Rizwan A.S and Thajudeen P.S of I B.Sc Zoology who are members of College Football team participated in KICK OFF 2018, Football match organized by KMEA College of Arts and Science in February 2018. Their team emerged as winners in the tournament.

 Yadhukrishnan of III B.Sc Zoology, Rahul Raj P.R of II B.Sc Zoology, Muhammed Rizwan A.S and Thajudeen P.S of I B.Sc Zoology participated in VIT Trophy Football Tournament from February 14-18 2018 at Chennai. They also represented Bharata Mata College in Football matches at St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor and Nirmala Arts and Science College, Mulanthuruthy in February 2018.

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 Rahul Raj P.R of II DC Zoology got selection in Ernakulam District Football Team and they emerged as winners in Under-21 State Football Championship held at Ambedkar Stadium Kochi in December 2017.

 Rahul Raj (II Zoology), a member of College Football team participated in Football match for Fr. Jacob Kariyatty Memorial Intercollegiate Trophy held in Bharata Mata College Thrikkakara held in January 2018.

 Aparna Lalu participated in the Mavlangar South Zone shooting capsule held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai (Erode dist.,Tamil Nadu) from 02.06.2017 to 11.06.2017. She got selected for the Pre- National Shooting competition to be held at Assens Hall, West Bengal.

 Geo Joseph of I BA Economics won the silver medal in the M G University Weightlifting and Power lifting competitions.

 Geo Joseph won second prize at the Inter University Weight lifting competition.

 Sara Joy of 1 DC Economics participated in the Inter University Chess competition and won the first prize in team event.

 Ebin Babu of Tax I Batch II got third prize in Junior 65 Kilo category Mr. Ernakulam 2017 district Body building competition organized by EDBBA and Power Tech Gym on 25/11/2017

 The team comprising of Neelima A.George & Maria Ignatious (III B.Sc. Maths) won 1st prize in the M G University chess competition held at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha on October 14, 2017.

 Neelima A.George (III B.Sc. Maths) was the Captain of the M G University Women Chess Team which participated in Inter-university south zone chess competition held at Chennai on Nov 1 – 4 ,2017.

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Part – B Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Number of Number of value Number of Number of self- Level of the programmes added / Career existing financing Programme added during Oriented Programmes programmes the year programmes PhD 3 0 0 0 PG 6 0 2 0 UG 17 0 7 0 PG Diploma 0 0 0 0 Advanced Diploma 2 0 0 2

Diploma 2 0 0 2

Certificate 22 0 10 10 Others 0 0 0 Total 54 19 13

Interdisciplinary 0 Innovative 2 0

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

CBCS √

Core √ Elective option √

Open options √

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Number of Pattern programmes Semester √

Trimester 0 Annual 0

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni √ Parents √ Employers √ Students √ (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online √ Manual √ Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Analysis of the feedback provided in the Annexure3 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

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Yes, Syllabus revised by MG University for 2017 admission onwards

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. NO

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty 118

118 74 19 0 25

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D: 29

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Asst. Associate Professors Others Total Professors Professors Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year R V R V R V R V R V 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 14 2 0

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level Attended 20 70 11 PresentedSeminars/ papers 14 50 13

 and film viewing, short film and documentary making, online assignments, notes and tests, Google Classrooms  Article reviews, journal reviews and book reviews are conducted on regular basis to promote research interests and intellectual curiosity

Resource Persons 1 8 4

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

 Students exposed to the potential and usage of E-learning – resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education

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through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT) in preparing presentations and lectures.  All classrooms are provided with LCDs and internet facility  ICT enabled teaching, PPTs, video, documentary  Conduct of Career Guidance and counselling activities and mentoring which help students to acquire potentials to mould them according to their future goals and ambitions  Conduct of vocational training to students like LED bulb making

 Students given opportunity for On-the-Job training and field work especially in departments of Malayalam, Zoology, Botany, Travel and Tourism, MSW and MBA  The students are sent to the society to apply the theoretical portion learned in the class and make a live video about it to be displayed in the classroom.  Open book exams with application oriented questions.  Revision in the form of peer learning and peer viva.  Role-play and dramatic performance of plays prescribed in the syllabus by department of English  Creative writing and dramatic performance for confidence building and communication skills  Multiple Mock/ Practice viva with a panel of teachers as preparation for UG and PG projects for better clarity and focus and quality research-oriented projects as well as in preparation for final year student projects for honing presentation skills  Industrial visits, field visits including to IIMs and study tours  Students encouraged to do projects in collaboration with industries  Live demonstration of educational content like filing income tax, and other online portals  Preparation of question banks in collaboration with students to enhance awareness and technique of answering questions  Extension activities aimed at providing experiential and life-long learning by various departments: o Leadership and teaching skills by NGO Amaara, in collaboration with department of English o organic farming(MSW), o seed/ plant cultivation(Botany), o entrepreneurship training( Economics), o LED bulb making and use in college; sale to students and local community( Physics)  Entry Level Tests and Bridge Courses held by all departments  Result Analysis, Grievance Redressal and follow-up like Advanced/ Remedial Coaching, parental interaction to improve teaching learning quality  Awards and recognition to Academic achievers  Optimal use of the Central library, Language labs, Media lab and Computer labs for student- centric learning. There are separate libraries for Remedial Coaching and Competitive Exams  Ensuring quality teaching by FDPs, follow-up of Course Plan, Teachers’ Diary, Monitor’s Diary, Self- Appraisal of teachers etc.  Efficient Attendance system in place to ensure quality improvement and reduce drop-outs  Add-on Courses by all departments for extended skill enhancement and potential placements in the given subject/ thrust area  Release of Manuscript magazines, Wall magazines, Newspapers and books by departments to hone the creative writing and artistic skills of students

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 Effective feedback system and follow up for improvement based on it and the Exit Survey

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 190

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Open Book Examination Double Valuation, Photocopy)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 11 0 0 Restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 86.1%

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Total Division Programme No.of students Distinction% I % II % III % Pass % appeared

B.A English 28 3.57 14.28 32.14 29 81.4%

B.Sc. Model I Phy 39 10.2 13 28.2 23 79.4%

B.Sc. Model II Phy 25 8 4 24 32 68%

B.Sc. Chemistry 36 2.7 44.4 33.3 8.3 72%

B.Sc. Botany 34 2.9 23.5 26.4 14.7 45%

B.Sc. Zoology 39 2.56 15.3 25.6 17.9 63.15%

B.A Mal (Model II) 25 - 12 16 28 47.82%

B.A. Economics 47 - 6.38 14.89 25.5 46%

B.Com 61 13.11 45.9 18.03 19.6 92%

BSc. Mathematics 38 15.7 23.6 21 7.89 60%

B.Com Taxation- 123 7.31 29.26 25.20 28.4 84.55% Batch

B.Com Marketing 44 - 6.81 11.36 15.9 43%

B.Com Travel & 44 2.27 4.54 20.45 15.74 43% Tourism

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B.Com Comp. 115 - 11.30 27.85 27.86 67% Appln Batch

B.B.A 57 1.75 14.03 30.11 35.11 86%

MSc. Mathematics 13 7.6 30.7 46.1 15.38 84.6

M.Sc. Chemistry 13 7.6 61.53 15.38 15.38 84.61

M.A English 18 0 22.22 22.2 50 47

M.Com 19 21.05 42.10 21.05 15.78 84.2

MBA 39 Result Awaiting

MSW 17 0 11.76 70.58 17.64 82.35

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

 Each faculty from all the departments is made to prepare a course plan for their subject in the beginning of each semester. These course plans are detailed and linked to a set of Graduate Attributes envisaged by the institution. The learning and evaluative activities are planned towards the students attaining the Graduate Attributes  Every faculty member is provided a personal course diary to track their daily activities in the campus.  Class monitors are provided with a Monitor’s Diary to report the hours engaged each day  Entry level test for students is conducted in the beginning of the course.  Bridge courses are provided to students in the beginning of the first semester to resolve their initial hiccups.  Remedial training is provided for slow learners  Advanced training is provided for advanced learners  Result Analysis is conducted soon after the university examination and follow up based on it is done on a regular basis.  Class tests are conducted for students.  Two centralized internal exams conducted per semester.  Conducted model exams before university exams.  Conducted career readiness programme for students with placement training  Teachers encouraged to do projects in their subjects  Teachers encouraged to attend seminars, undertake research and publish papers in UGC recognised journals to keep themselves updated  Add-on courses are conducted by all departments.  Student Enrichment Programme (SEP) is given for improving the employability skills of students.

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 International/ National Seminars and workshops conducted for students and faculty.  Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) are conducted on regular basis.  Feedbacks are taken from students and other stake holders for both curriculum and teaching. It is analysed and corrective measures are suggested based on it

 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Number of faculty Faculty / Staff Development Programmes benefitted Refresher courses 116 UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 18 HRD programmes 3 Orientation programmes 2 Faculty exchange programme 0 Staff training conducted by the university 6 Staff training conducted by other institutions 15 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 2 Others (National seminar) 15

 2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions positions filled Employees Positions filled during the Year temporarily

Administrative Staff 25 5 6 0 Technical Staff 1 0 0 1

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 Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

 Focuses on Research Capacity building and provides forum for knowledge sharing  Sessions and Projects are devised to improve and enhance research potential and initiate quality assessment standards  Monthly events to improve skills in writing, interviewing, and reviewing research papers are conducted for interested research students  The Postgraduate students of Commerce were introduced to SPSS software in order to help them in data analysis  At all levels inter disciplinary scholarship enquiry is encouraged with scope of innovation and quality advancement with protection and ethical use of intellectual property  The IQAC monitors the College Research Committee in promoting all research activities  Seed money for research for faculty is provided by the management on request.  Teachers are encouraged to undertake projects for further research developed from guiding students projects  The College publishes a bi-annual multi-disciplinary peer- reviewed National Research journal  Research oriented student projects are encouraged and awards are given to the best student project  Students are encouraged to present and publish research papers and achievers are felicitated.  Took initiative to apply for grants from bodies like FIST, STAR project, SAARD etc.  Took initiative to apply for various ranking agencies like NAAC, NIRF, INDIA Today rankings etc.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 1 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 800000

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 7 1 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 320000

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others Peer Reviewed Journals 13 6 0 Non-Peer Reviewed Journals 10 5 0 e-Journals 0 0 0 Conference proceedings 0 0 0

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3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 1.1 Average 5.9 h-index 20 Nos. in SCOPUS 26 3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Duration Name of the Total grant Received Nature of the Project Year funding Agency sanctioned Major projects 24 months ICSSR 800000 320000 Minor Projects - - - - Interdisciplinary Projects - - - - Industry sponsored - - - - Projects sponsored by the - - - - University/ College Students research projects - - - - (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) - - - - Total - - - -

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 7 Chapters in Edited Books 8

ii) Without ISBN No. 2 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP  CAS DST-FIST  -

DPE - DBT Scheme/funds -

3.9 For colleges Autonomy - CPE - DBT Star Scheme -

INSPIRE - CE - Any Other (specify) -

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy 11400

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College Number 1 8 3 0 8 Sponsoring MGU UGC, UGC, agencies College College Management

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3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations: International 16 National 1 Any other 3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 46

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From funding agency ICSSR, UGC From Management of University/College Total 4920333

3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number Applied National Granted Applied International Granted Applied Commercialised Granted

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

Total International National State University Dist. College

1 6

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 6 44

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 8

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF 1 SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 82 State level - National level International level - -

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level 40 State level 20

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National level International level 6 - 3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level - - National level International level - - 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level 10 6 National level International level 6 -

3. 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum 1 College forum 3869

NCC 5 2

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

 Bharata Mata College established its social outreach wing, BeFORE (Bharata Mata Extension for Organic, Research and Environment) in the year 2017 for enhancing the social responsibility of students. The departments and BeFORE conduct an array of extension activities aimed at extending our academic expertise and reaching out to the local community and the larger populace.

 The students of the department of English work with an NGO Amaara and regularly train students of government schools in English Language and communication skills. This is done every Saturday.

 The department has an initiative BETA (BharataMata English Training Academy) which aims at giving Basic English Language training to members of Kudumbasree and Self-help groups. This year an orientation was given to Anganwadi teachers and a full- fledged English Training Certificate Programme will be given in the coming academic year.

 Read ‘n Recuperate: An initiative of the Department of English to promote reading habit among children. Reading racks and materials for children and mothers provided to Government hospitals and Primary Health centres in the OP waiting area.

 Chrysalis for a Cause: A flagship fest for a cause- Donated a fridge for keeping medicine at the Old Age Home, Karunalayam

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 The Department of Botany conducted On- the- job training programme for VMBS Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Thalayolaparambu, Kottayam District. Fifty three students participated in the training programme. Training sessions were provided on various topics like tissue culture, fresh and dry flower arrangement, Aquaponics, Terrarium etc.

 The department also conducted seed/ sapling distribution to the public, organic vegetable farming training and sale to the students and local community  39 students under the aegis of the department of Zoology visited slums

 The department of Physics conducts a laboratory visit and basic science orientation programme for students of neighbouring schools giving them a practical taste of some of the topics given in their textbooks. This year the students of Infant Jesus School , Kakkanad were the beneficiaries.  LED bulb making and sale to public by the Department of Physics  60 students from the department of Commerce observed ‘Samaritan Day’ and visited cancer patients in Lakeshore Hospital.  60 students of the department of Commerce participated in a programme ‘Viomitram’ in association with Social Security Mission of Kerala State to spend time with the elderly.

 The department of Economics conducted a ‘Go Digital Know Digital’ Campaign aimed at apprising the people about the Digital Financial Literacy in the wake of demonetisation.  MSW Department conducted various developmental programmes for colony development, upliftment of tribals, empowerment of women and children in Rajiv nagar colony

Various activities of BeFore during the year include:

 Colony development programme: - The colony development programme is a unique initiative which focuses on the integral and holistic development of the marginalized colony with the support of various stake holders. Currently two colonies have been undertaken for the program- Kannankery Colony, Chittethkara and Rajeev Nagar colony, NGO quarters Thrikakkara. These projects are run with the support of the fund provided by PT Thomas MLA.

 The aim is to establish women empowerment programs in the colonies along with the Student-strengthening program through educational support, formation of balasabhas and providing awareness-generation programs and soft skill development trainings to the students of the colony. Other activities include assessment survey, PRA etc.

 MSW students conducted women entrepreneurship programmes, strengthening of adolescent groups, anganwadi and balasabha in selected colonies, enhanced educational support to the students by providing tuition facilities and spoken English for women, and conducted waste management awareness programmes.

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 ‘Be -FOR Kuttampuzha’ is a project which focuses on the upliftment of the children, youth and adult in a positive stream, empowering the inmates of tribal hamlets of Kuttampuzha panchayat through entrepreneurships, educational support, skill development programs and cultural club activities

“Be-FORE Chellanam” - December  When Okhi disaster affected the coastal areas of Chellanam, BeFORE extended its helping hand towards the area and its surrounding population. Disaster management functionalities were carried out through different stages. . Construction of sea wall with sand, December 12-13 . Kit distribution to the affected people in collaboration with Malayala Manorama December 19 . Organized medical camp for the public, December 21

. “BeFORE Vijayeebhava”

BeFORE Vijayeebhava is a project funded by K Chittilapilly foundation which focused on the empowerment of women community which will make positive and sustainable social changes in Rajivnagar Colony, Thrikkakara. The women were given vocational training for self-sustainability.

BMC has very active NCC and +NSS wings which conducted various extension programmes:

. June 5- Environment Day- Tree planting . June 21 - Yoga day celebrated with a mass display of Yoga in the college . Lt. Nithin Thomas underwent training at Officers Training academy – Kamptee from July 3rd to September 30 2017. He was the commander of the Passing out parade. He also won the Commandant’s Silver medal for overall performance. Also he was the captain of the Basketball and won 1st prize for the same competition. . AIDS day rally was conducted by the company, from and to, the college via NGO Quarters to provide awareness for the people on the same . The cadets of the company extended their helping hands for the relief of the Okhi Cyclone affected Chellanam area and helped in various rehabilitation works. . On 26th January 69th Republic day was celebrated with great pomp. . Visited Baselious Boy’s home where the cadets conducted various games and cultural programmes. A Christmas gift was presented on behalf of the company . NSS conducted ‘jaivam’ , an organic farming awareness survey and campaign in Kottayam . NSS also conducted a ‘Basic Life Suppport Treaining ‘ for students in collaboration with Aster BM Foundation

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CADETS’ ACHIEVEMENTS

. Combined Annual Training Camp was held at St. Xaviers College Vaikom from 22nd to 31st of December 2017. 10 SW’s and 10 SD’s participated in it. College secured overall first position. . National Integration Camp – Warangal JUO Amal Shanmughan and Cdt. Bhavana UnniKrishnan attended National Integration Camp at Warangal. They received many awards during the Camp. . Trekking Camp – Tirupathi A trekking camp held at Tirupathi from 6-Nov – 13-Nov was attended by Cdt. Anto Joseph an Cdt. Vignesh Prasad. . Rock Climbing – Gwalior Cdt. Kevin Antony attended Rock Climbing held at Gwalior. . Republic Day Camp – Delhi The greatest achievement of this academic year was the that Cdt. Ananthu Prasad participated in republic day camp and Republic day Prime Ministers Rally 2018 held at Delhi , representing Kerala and Lakshwadeep Directorate. . A felicitation ceremony for his achievement was organized in which CO of 21 Kerala Betalion Colonel Gopi Kumar along with Sub Maj. Surender Singh was chief guest. Principal Dr. Aype Thomas felicitated him. It was a proud moment for our company.

Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund Campus area 16.10 - - 16.10 Acres Acres Class rooms 66 - - 66

Laboratories 11 - 11

Seminar Halls 5 1 - 6

No. of important equipment purchased (≥ 2 4 - 6 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during 1.5 0.70 From UGC 2.2 the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others - - - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library  ICT enabled College is a Wi-Fi facilitated campus which helps management, staff and students to extensively use the internet for academic and administrative purposes

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 The Library is digitalized and has access to NLIST and to a number of e-learning resources that the students use for their assignments and projects.  The college has implemented initiative resource which helps the college to organise, admission, attendance and other administrative needs which result in greater e-governance.  All the PG classes are smart classrooms with LCD projectors or smart board.  The admission process is online  All communication to and from the University, including hall tickets and marklists are online

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 48172 265000 269 47097 48172 312097 Reference Books 6030 300024 101 58243 6131 358267 e-Books 15 - 5 - 20 - Journals 60 1 lakh 10 30000 70 130000 e-Journals 1 5000 1 5000 2 10000 Digital Database 100 CD & Video 100 4000 50 3000 150 7000 Others (specify) More than 150 complimentary copies are available

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Browsing Computer Depart- Internet Office Others Computers Labs Centres Centres ments

Existing 240 6 6 Mbps 1 1 3 17 0 & 8 Mbps

Added 2 - 4 Mbps 0 1 0 0

Total 242 6 18 1 1 4 17 0 Mbps

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4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

College has taken the initiative by making admission online, Online Fee payment, online

student feedback, online attendance, Google classrooms, online assignments and tests for further digitization and implementation of a paperless office. Storage of Student data and notice to faculty are done online

There are 2computer labs and a browsing centre and a computer centre for practical training for students

Add-on courses in Tally are conducted

The campus has free wi-fi internet access

Teachers were updated in new computer and online knowhow such as google classrooms and classroom applications through the 3Q Folio training programme.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs: 1922140 i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 14929502

iii) Equipment 3133276

iv) Others 249257

Total: 20234175

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

 IQAC conducted several awareness programmes to equip students for life readiness with main emphasis on employment opportunities and higher education. The Tripartite

Quality Frontier, the Pre-placement talks, the Career training Programmes are all part of the life readiness programme.

 Training programmes on communication skills and personality development and competitive exams through training sessions from Mahindra Company and Coaching for Entry into Services have been conducted to give value addition to the curriculum.

 Ensure continuation of student centric welfare schemes, like helping poor students through charity auction conducted by Campus Ministry, giving scholarships to

meritorious students from poor backgrounds and addressing various requirements of residential students and providing necessary support system for student related issues.  Gave awareness on distribution of scholarships/ freeships both govt. and of the institution. As a result, 839 students benefitted during the year from government grants

 Career and other counselling given to students and placements increased

 33 institutional student scholarships provided by former faculty to the outstanding performance in different courses in the departments. Cardinal Parecattil Award given to

the most outstanding student in each department.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

All the departments maintain documents of their academic and co-curricular activities. They also discuss the performance and progress of the students in and beyond the class and exams.

• Every department maintains a Student Profile register for recording the progress of students.

• Each student is allotted a mentor and the mentors maintain a mentoring booklet in which he/she updates details of academic performance and curricular progress. Mentors offer academic counselling to students, recommend them for remedial coaching, if necessary, and also meet/communicate with parents of their mentees to update them on their progress.

• Students Information System for tracking their progress in academics, attendance and other related issues. The internal and end semester marks are recorded. Result analysis is done and the parents are intimated about the progress of the students during Open house.

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 The class teacher assists in tracking the progress made by the students. Parents are informed if the students are lacking attendance or not performing optimally and special classes are held if required to help the poor performers.  Slow learners are given counselling  Tests and Sessional Exams are regularly held  Special assignments and projects to advanced learners  Financial support for students and staff to present research papers in conferences and to participate in similar activities  Student visit program with International Universities  Counselling service is provided twice a week

Students encouraged to participate academic, Sport and Cultural competitions at College, University, and National level

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Total 2333 273 44 2650

Men No % Women No % 1070 40.37 1580 59.62

(b) No. of students outside the state 0

0 c) No. of international students

Last Year This Year General SC ST OBC OEC Physically Total General SC ST OBC OEC Physically Total Challenged Challenged 1438 210 70 809 90 2 2619 1255 281 12 990 107 5 2650

Demand ratio: 40 times the sanctioned strength Dropout ratio: 2%

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

 Special coaching classes held for students and research scholars preparing for the CSIR-NET examinations  Training on Soft skills/Communication, through tutorial classes. Interactions with coaching agencies  Separate library for study materials for competitive examinations  All Sessional exams are conducted by including the component of Multiple Choice Questions in line with National Competitive exam pattern

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 Done at the institution level, with the support of placement cell

 Organizes special classes in personality development skills . Organizes various foreign language classes, and lectures in soft skills. . Arranges training on facing the interviews and group discussions

Higher Education Cell:

This cell identifies the students interested in going for higher education and gives orientation regarding the options available to the students of each programme. This is conducted at the departmental level.

Placement cell:

 Arranges collaboration between industry and academia and thereby promotes industry institute partnerships.  Consistently high quality of placements have been achieved through the cell.  Established a long lasting and fruitful relationship with industries  Arranges workshops on how to face the interviews and choice of campus  Wide publicity is given for the competitive exams and skill development is provided through the Guest lecturers in core and allied chemical engineering subjects by academic and industrial experts  Conduct Placement Training Class for UG and PG students in the department  Aptitude (Logical Reasoning) and soft skills

No. of students beneficiaries 85

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 18 SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 5

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

 Departments conducted various Career guidance classes for their students  Pre-placement talk for final year students  Career training for advanced and students interested in placement

No. of students benefitted 890

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5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Number of Number of Students Placed Organizations Students Students Placed Visited Participated 27 308 72 8

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

 Classroom discussions and debate sessions organized for students to discuss contemporary social issues

 Breastfeeding Week Programme by Womens’ Cell  ‘International Women’s Day celebrated by MSW in collaboration with Maithri NGO

 Vijayeebhava, a women empowerment programme by BeFore, givig training to women of Rajivnagar colony to become financially independant

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level 20 National level 2 International level 0

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level 26 National level 1 International level 1

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level 3 National level 1 International level 0 Cultural: State/ University level National level International level 26 1

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount students Financial support from institution 4 140000 Financial support from government 839 5098523 Financial support from other sources 21 210000 Number of students who received Nil Nil International/ National recognitions Institutional Scholarships 33 40,000

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5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level 3 National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level 1 National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 51

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Resting Room for Women Drinking water facility improved Canteen renovated

Criterion – VI 6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision: - Bharata Mata College seeks to become a centre of excellence by providing its students a comprehensive education with special emphasis on

responsible citizenship, secular outlook, moral values and abiding faith in God expressed in active concern for others.

Mission:- The college strives to become a seminal centre for the promotion of the all-round development of the students of this region, especially the women students who are socially marginalised and those from a rural background who are economically disadvantaged.

6.2 Does the Institution have a management Information System : Yes

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

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6.3.1 Curriculum Development

 Gaps identified in the curriculum are bridged by organising guest talks, seminars by the faculty and by organising workshops.  Faculty members regularly attend international conferences to get ideas about the latest developments and it is used in the curriculum development

of programmes  Researchers and faculty members having experience with institutions of

national and international eminence are invited to the institution and the

students are allowed to interact with them.  10 new Add-on courses started

 Orientation, enrichment programmes arranged for students

 Training for job seekers and entrepreneurs and Orientation for Higher Education imparted to students as part of the Tripartite Quality Frontier

6.3.2. Teaching and Learning

 Facility for ICT assisted teaching is followed in all departments

 Projectors and internet in all classrooms  Students encouraged to use E-learning resources like NPTEL,NME-ICT  Student foreign university visiting programmes  Internal exams, result analysis, conducted

 Awards and recognition to achievers

 Academic audit, academic retreat conducted  Library, seminar halls and labs with state-of-the-art facilities  Peer learning and Collaborative learning system is followed to make the teaching learning process more enjoyable to students

 Faculty members from Nationally reputed institutions visited and interacted with

the students in the department of English and Management Studies  Dramatization of classics performed by students

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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 Final semester examinations are intended and conducted by the university.

Internal evaluation is also done according to the directions of the university  Continuous evaluation is done through classroom activities, assignments,

role play, script writing and dramatization and problem solving tasks

 Practical oriented assignments are given to students  On line MCQ tests

 Two internal exams and model exam conducted  Grievances if any are addressed at the departmental level

6.3.4 Research and Development

 The College has a Research Committee to monitor the research activities of

the college.  Research papers published by the faculty members with high impact factor

are exhibited in the notice board of the IQAC.

 Applications for research proposals are evaluated by the research committee and suggestions are given to improve the quality of the proposals

 A Research Journal is published bi-annually

 Awards and recognition given to achievers in research

 Sabbatical leave granted for research or entrepreneurship  Improved lab facilities for research  Research libraries, journals, e-resources

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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

 Computerisation work of the library is in progress

 Smart classrooms were made operational.

 Added new instruments in common instrumentation centre

 Reading area in library extended

 More resources including e-resources in the library

 Computer labs and language labs improved

 State-of-the art seminar hall  Renovated canteen, kiosk

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 Induction programme for new teachers is organised to give a clear picture

regarding the history of the college, its culture, moral values.  Meeting of teaching and non-teaching staff were organised every month to inform the staff regarding the upcoming activities and mobilise their opinion.

They are motivated to give feed-back regarding the activities organised in the campus.  The college is managed according to the modern principles of management

where authority is decentralised. Different committees are formed for various activities like discipline, internal evaluation, sports, arts, anti-ragging etc. Teachers and nonteaching staff get enough opportunity to deal with different tasks related to their field and their managerial capability is improved.

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

 The management has given special emphasis on recruiting meritorious teachers with excellent background in teaching and research.  No capitation or donation for appointments  Academic freedom to faculty and research culture in the institution

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

 Departments are encouraged to make their courses of study relevant to industry.  Add-on courses of departments in collaboration with industry  Industrial visits, lectures by industry experts and domain experts are regularly conducted  MoUs with industries  Job training to students by industries like Mahindra and TCS  Extension activities in collaboration with industry, NGOs etc

6.3.9 Admission of Students

 CAP  MBA- MAT,AIMAT,ASMIC MAT, Interview, GD

6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Yes

Non teaching Yes Students Yes

6.5 Total corpus fund generated 3569700

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes √ No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes Governing body & Yes Principal & members from IQAC/NAAC other institutions Coordinator Administrative Yes Governing body & Yes Principal & members from IQAC /NAAC other institutions Coordinator

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6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No √

For PG Programmes Yes No √ 6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

Not applicable.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

Not applicable.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

 Active participation and contribution by alumni in holding fests and seminars  Supporting many financially weak students to continue their studies.  Conduct interaction and career guidance programmes for present students

 Conduct talks in collaboration with Anti ragging Cell, Various associations,

Legal Awareness Club etc.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

 Parent Orientation Sessions conducted for parents of freshers  PTA General Body Meetings are conducted twice a year  Student Support Programmes supported by PTA  Financial Assistance for University Youth Festival  Assistance in the admission process  Financial assistance in conducting examinations  Support for planning holistic development programmes for students  Student Merit Awards  Support in ensuring discipline in the college

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

Orientation and training programmes are offered. They are sent for training in other institutions.

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6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

 Well-maintained and environmental friendly campus with greenery  Solar panels on the roof are used as alternative energy source.  Constant effort to minimize waste generated in the labs.  E-filing system, Online Admission and Fee payment and attendance  Cultivation and distribution of organic vegetable saplings and fruit trees in and around the campus  ACs are properly serviced and maintained.  Rainwater harvesting system functional  Separate Waste bins for segregation of waste, “Green” lab-waste disposal and Vermi-composting for processing of biodegradable waste  Herbal Garden  Sensitize students on environmental issues  Reusing and recycling paper - using one-sided paper for rough / intra departmental print jobs  ENCON club and Friends of Fauna create ecological awareness among students through a variety of activities  Swach bharath campaign  Promoting fountain pens rather than plastic pens to reduce plastic waste  Aquaria in classrooms by students  Manufacturing files and pens using recycled paper (Dept of Zoology)  Making and selling LED bulbs for a greener campus (Dept of Physics)  Use of plastics restricted  Green protocol in the campus  Green audit conducted with student representatives  Organic farming of paddy  Non-degradable flex boards banned in the campus  BeFore established  Use of LED bulbs in public areas

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.  Academic retreat for faculty conducted  Charity Auction and Food Fest continued as part of the fund raising project to construct a home for an under-privileged student  Joseph Cardinal Parecattil 15th Commemorative Lecture 2018 was delivered on the topic “The Indian Democracy and the Challenges in the Present Time” on 17/03/2018  Two-day Orientation programme as part of induction for first semester students.  Entry into Services and Bank Coaching Programme  Industrial and institutional visits by science, Commerce and Economics departments.  Career Orientation Programme for I semester students  Pre-placement sessions for final year students  Higher Education Orientation conducted by Higher Education Cell  Lectures and interactive sessions with distinguished alumni.  Improving soft skills of the student through training and placement.  The students are taught for content beyond the syllabus.  More Add-on courses to improve the technical and soft skills of the students.  Projects/internships undertaken at the UG and PG level.  Online attendance marking system  Student and other stakeholders Feedback Collection and analysis system. Action is taken based on feedback.  Slow learners’ coaching System and Continuing Education for advanced learners.  Mentoring and counselling for students  Honouring rank holders and top scorers of each department  MoU’s with NGO’s and industrial firms.  Various inter-collegiate fests are organized to enhance technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and give platform to budding managers, technocrats, entrepreneurs and business leaders.  Training for job seekers by industry experts  Separate forum BeFore for extension activities  Organic farming started

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7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year

 Academic retreat for faculty to enhance the efficiency and academic potential of the teachers.  Periodic reviews for introspection of working of each department.  1 International Conference, 6 National Seminars and a regional conference were organized by various departments.  Enhanced research output with an increase in paper publications and presentations by teachers and students.  Joseph Cardinal Parecattil 15th Commemorative Lecture 2018 was delivered on the topic “The Indian Democracy and the Challenges in the Present Time” on 17/03/2018  Various inter-collegiate fests are organized to enhance technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and give platform to budding managers, technocrats, entrepreneurs and business leaders as part of student enrichment programme.  Two-day Orientation programme as part of induction for first semester students.  Bank Coaching Programme and industrial Visits for students  Career Orientation Programme for I semester students and Pre-placement sessions for final year students.  Lectures and interactive sessions with distinguished alumni.  Add-on courses to improve the technical and soft skills of the students.  Wi-fi enabled in the campus  Campus Placement Drive by Axis bank, Only group, Apollo Munich Health Insurance and Sutherland and TCS.  6 students were placed in Infosys, 5 students got placed in Sutherland and 24 students got placed in TCS.

3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

7.2. Describe at least two Institutional Best Practices (as per NAAC Format)

I. 1. Title of the Project: The Tripartite Quality Frontier

2. Objectives:

This practice was initiated with the following objectives in mind:

 To give special emphasis to the final years students to prepare them for the academic and life challenges ahead.  Devise special programmes to equip the outgoing students with the special skills required for their present and future challenges.

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 Create among the students a strong foundation of focus, motivation, career and life readiness as takeaways from this institution.  Create an maintain an innovative quality ecosystem panning curricular and co- curricular initiatives 3. Context:

It was felt that many of the final year students were facing a dilemma over the fields to be chosen after completing a programme. It was essential to give them guidance and direction regarding the various options available to them so as to make the most judicious and suitable choice. It was also seen that the university –prescribed syllabus was inadequate to address the student progression issues. So an extra effort was required to direct the students towards the most suitable life path. The practice envisaged devising cutting-edge strategies to cater to the needs of the students regarding higher education, career and entrepreneurship options. This made the transition from an undergraduate student to a post graduate student or researcher, a professional or entrepreneur smother by equipping them with the requisite skills.

As part of the IQAC quality and innovation initiative, this endeavour was kick-started in 2017 after extensive discussions with the management, teachers and companies ready to skill our desirous outgoing students in the right avenues.

4. The Practice:

Pursuant to extensive discussions and interviews with various stakeholders and experts, it was decided to categorize the students into three groups- those interested in higher studies, those interested in a career and those aiming for entrepreneurship. To such an objective, a survey of the final year students is conducted and accordingly they are grouped. These three categories are then provided extra training along their areas of interest.

For Higher Education:

The departments assign the teachers the duty of compiling all the possible information on the myriad branches of study the students can opt for after completing the degree programme. The name of PG and PG diploma programmes, the names and details of the institutions offering them, the modes of admission and important dates are communicated to the students. The career and growth options of these programmes is also specified. The date, time and venue of these presentations are announced to the students. All the interested students, irrespective of their departments, come and attend a presentation to learn about all the higher education options and career prospects. This motivates the students to work harder and smarter to get into the institutions of their choice.

For Career:

Those who are interested in pursuing a career are given a career readiness training programme by an external agency. They have a well-designed syllabus to enable the students to develop their oratorical and other soft skills in order to build confidence and self-esteem. They are trained in interview skills, taught to manage a group discussion, prodded and

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encouraged to shed their inhibitions and speak with confidence and become calm, balanced personalities. The students were given training by Mahindra group who conducted an HR Skill Development Programme, TCS and Reliance CO Ltd. In addition, the Placement Cell was proactive in roping in a number of corporate houses like Only Group, Axis Bank, Apollo Munich Health Insurance Co., TCS and Sutherland Global to come and conduct campus placement drive. An impressive array of students were recruited from the college. The students interested in higher education were also welcome to attend these programmes as it would help them to hone their essential life skills.

For Entrepreneurship:

It was found that only 7 students were actively interested in entrepreneurship and a few more showed a mild interest. A training programme by a team of teachers trained under 3Q Folio Training Programme were entrusted to train the budding entrepreneurs. A ---- hour training programme for them. There was an interaction with the entrepreneurs from CEZ and they interacted with the students and shared their experiences about the successes and failures of their ventures. This made the students create their own tentative list of ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for themselves.

Further, Mahindra Company also conducted an Entrepreneurship Orientation Programme for the students.

5. Evidence of success

 As a result of dividing the students into three categories first and foremost, the students got clarity about the most suitable options for them. By giving focussed and directed attention to each group, it was found that a higher percentage of students went into higher education. While in 2017, 8 students cleared NET/SLET exams, the 2018 figure jumped to 18, which is more than double the previous year’s figure.  Many companies came for campus placement to the college. From a meagre single digit placement figure in 2017, there was an impressive 72 in 2018.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Problems:

 Sometimes the students themselves cannot decide whether they want a career or higher studies.  When a date is negotiated with the training companies, there is change in the university examinations or date of student union election etc. This creates great inconvenience to both the parties.  Sometimes, the students who are offered positions in campus placement drives, change their mind to go for higher studies and don’t join the companies, causing a plunge in interest on the part of the companies to come for recruitment in the subsequent year.  Some of the students lack the motivation to be pro-active.

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Resources Required:

 For arranging high quality need based programmes aimed at higher education, career and entrepreneurship, the charges are high. Many of the deserving students come from financially weak backgrounds and hence are unable to meet the cost.  Companies or institutions offering training to students on the three aspects of higher education, career and entrepreneurship to continue this very effective initiative.

II. 1. Title of the Project: Mannariyan Manassariyan –(Know the earth- Unlock the mind)

2. Objectives:

The practice in essence was formulated keeping the following broad objectives in mind:

 To facilitate eco-consciousness and commitment to environment sustainability among students.  To create an avenue for income generation programs for supporting the villages/colonies adopted by the college departments for extension work.  To facilitate an exposure for student community on the procedures and aspects of farming and agricultural activities.  To propagate a model for like-minded educational institutions in order to facilitate environmental consciousness and make way for a cleaner, healthier earth for posterity. 3. Context:

It was felt that the increasing urbanization and the non-feasibility of the erstwhile paddy farms and other farmlands for cultivation among farmers in Kerala was creating a generation whose lifestyle and information base was far removed from nature. An urgent need was felt to re-introduce the rich farming culture and practices to the younger generations so as to retain and propagate our heritage and indigenous knowledge which includes precious secrets about nature and its preservation. The institutional focus on environmental sustainability from 2014 onwards had remained largely within the confines of theory and academics, so to have a stronger impact, a need to step out into nature and give the students and teachers a hands-on experience of the modalities and intricacies of farming was perceived.

Inspired by the call for Environment Sustainability on World Social Work Day, March 2017 and World Environment Day, June 2017 which called for “connecting people to nature” the college, under the leadership of the department of social work embarked on a pilot project to utilize a portion of land within the campus premises for paddy cultivation. The program envisaged student-teacher-management partnership in cultivating crops and farming activities that would yield a harvest not only of the crop, but also of a growing interest in environment concerns

Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 71 among students. Within the first few months of implementation of this innovative practice, the college witnessed a response from students across disciplines and streams, as well as from other educational institutions to visit a paddy field right in the heart of the newly formed city. Followed by a rich harvest of rice in the first year, the next academic year witnessed preparation of land for maize cultivation.

4. The Practice

The initiative which involves all phases of farming activity right from ploughing the soil to harvesting, calls together participation from various stakeholders. Two phases of activity stand out in particular, especially with the students’ involvement.

Ploughing & Vithayutsavam

In the first year (2017), in an effort to get hitherto commercial land ready for cultivation, consultations by various agriculture officers and experts were sought to understand the nature of soil and its yielding capacity. The management supports by providing labourers to plough the land. The sowing of seeds is spearheaded by students who share the zeal of being able to move closer to nature far from their mundane academic routine. Students also take turns to keep watch on the progress of crop and its yield in every stage. The second year (2018) saw the formation of a student’s collective named Club BeFORE, which along with other activities concerning environment, monitored the growth of maize crops.

Koythulsavam or Harvest

The joy of harvest is reaped in a festive mood which is often accompanied by traditional songs and performances by students themselves. The yield (rice in 2017 & maize in 2018) is collected by student representatives, sorted, packed and sold by the students to raise income for a noble causes associated with extension activities of the college or a particular dept.

Uniqueness in the context of higher education in India

The practice is exemplary taking into account the involvement and participation of youths towards cultivation and farming, making their college-education more productive and sensitive to environment concerns. As an educational institution, it allowed the management to shift its erstwhile focus on class centred value inculcation to a more comprehensive programme which involves learning through practice. The participation of students is another important factor that demands attention. While the earlier initiatives remained largely discipline-centred, usually headed by dept. of Botany or Zoology, this particular initiative though flagged off by the Social Work dept. later became to be owned by students across disciplines, leading to the formation of students collective Club BeFORE.

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Constraints/Limitations:

Some of the constraints, faced in the implementation of this practice are as mentioned below:

 Climate changes: The initiative being dependent on climate, activities need to be arranged accordingly, which may not always be supportive to the academic calendar of the students. However, this limitation was addressed to an extent with the formation of students collective, which ensures participation from both Under-graduate and Post-graduate students across various disciplines, granting presence of students for majority of activities. 5. Evidence of Success

The initiative proved to be a definite step towards success in the following ways:

Yields: Out of an unused plot of land, the efforts of students labour produced yields of 800 kg of rice (2017) and 75 kg of Ripe Corn (2018).

Student participation: In the first year the sowing festival or Vithayulsavam was predominantly organized and conducted by students of Social Work Dept. (60 students) and the harvest saw a participation of around 450 students and faculty from various depts.

The second year saw a participation of approximately 120 students (including students from Club BeFORE) along with a participation of approximately 500- 600 hundred students coming at various times.

Results indicate that from being a dept. initiative, the practice is owned up as a college activity with a huge ground support from the students themselves.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Major problems encountered in the endeavour can be summarized as given below:

 Nature of Soil: Being part of a commercial land and unused for agricultural purposes before, it was perceived as a challenge to manage the clay content of the soil suitable enough to cultivate. However, with frequent consultations from regional Krishi Bhavan (Agriculture Dept.), solutions were worked out.  Erosion: The plot for cultivation is situated close to a raised landscape, which would have frequent erosion upon a heavy rainfall. This affected one portion of the total land cultivated, eventually minimizing the yield to 800 kg of rice.  Expertise: Being a program initiated and run by the students, their lack of expertise in managing the nuances of farming is another hurdle. Majority of the farming activities conducted in the after-noon hours post class and holidays, involve students being trained by farmers and SHG members in various activities. This coupled with differences in the way these activities are carried out also affects the yield.

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Resources Required:

 Physical Resources: Requirements of tools, fertilizers and other mechanisms to work are met by the management.  Labour: Manpower resources are utilized from both within the college and outside. Contract labourers are hired for jobs that require prolonged working in the soil while sowing, timely monitoring and reaping of yield includes participation of students who are trained by these workers.  Institutional Resources: Krishi Bhavan or Agriculture Dept. is a stronghold which supports our activities by offering routine consultations and monitoring of the farming activity. Depending upon the nature of the soil, climate and demands in the market, they have been suggesting us the kind of crops to be cultivated. The practice also involves working along with the community owned institutions like Self Help Groups of Women who habitually work in the field. These women are invited as trainers for students to help them learn plucking and processing of the yield.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

 Training session for the students on LED bulb making and its distribution to the neighbouring community  UGC sponsored national seminar on Green Efforts for Water Conservation- A Move Towards Sustainable Environment  Visit to Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology  Three-day nature camp for the students at places like Mathikettan Shola National Park, Munnar in collaboration with Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department  Ginger cultivation in the campus in collaboration with Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department.  Hands-on training program on Agriculture Business, Farm Services, Agricultural Science and Processing Technology for the students of Vocational Higher Secondary school, Kottayam.  Public Awareness programme on Digital Modes of Payment to prevent excessive use of papers.  An Exhibition of Museum Specimen for school students.  World Environment Day celebration by planting fruit tree saplings at the Police Reserve Camp, distribution of Curry leafs plant and vegetable seeds to public in traffic signal, release of wall magazine and poster exhibitions.  Inter-departmental competitions organized in connection with World Nature Conservation Day.  Themed interdepartmental painting competition in association with International Ozone Day celebration.  Training sessions on plant propagation.  Awareness talk on Water Conservation through well recharging.  Classroom acquaria by students

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 ENCON club and Flora and Fauna create ecological awareness among students through a variety of activities  Promotion of fountain pens rather than plastic pens to reduce plastic waste  Organic farming and sale of vegetables  Swach Bharath oath taking and rally  Be+ (Aids awareness) walkathon campaign  Zoombathon to spread awareness on World Diabetes day  Green campus by restricting use of plastic  Green Audit regularly done to monitor the energy usage of the college and optimum consumption  Non-degradable flex boards banned in the campus  BeFore established  Solar panels used for alternative energy  Rain-water harvesting system functional in campus  Bird bath set up by department of Zoology as a fauna friendly gesture

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No √ 7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

SWOC analysis Strengths  An excellent strategy for the wholesome development of the students with rigorous academic modules; excellent mechanism to uncork the human potential, precise application of managerial concepts in every spectrum and a well laid out programme to inculcate value system as a habit in the students.  Opportunity for upliftment of girls from economically disadvantaged rural background who form the major part of student community.  Fostering secular culture in a minority institution by welcoming students of different religious denominations  Strong inter-personal relationships among teachers and very effective academic guidance from the management  Majority of the PG departments are research centres and regualarly publish research papers in reputed journals  Majority of the teachers are Ph.D holders with publications in national and inter- national peer-reviewed journals with high citation index.  Many teachers serve as resource persons to academic institutions, social and community development organizations.  Value Added Courses are conducted to impact necessary skills to the students in order to fulfill industrial expectation.  Faculty with excellent blend of industry and academics who are committed to student welfare

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 Remarkable increase in the number of students who scure jobs in reputed institutions through campus placements.  College community is actively involved in Community development Programmes.  Strong commitment to community, service, social justice, empowerment of women  A large number of scholarships distributed to students from marginalized and economically deprived section  Proximity to the most developing tech hub of the state. Weakness  All departments are not upgraded with PG and Ph.D programmes., so vertical mobility restricted  Some teachers are not Ph.D holders.  Lack of departmental collaborations with the industries  Limited number of Certificate Courses  Lack of new generation programmes in the aided sector  Lack of interdisciplinary programmes  Lack of international collaboration and knowledge transfer Opportunities  Prospects for partnerships, networking and collaborations with reputed firms.  Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research activities at various levels.  Opportunities to develop and establish new programmes to meet the growing demands of society.  Expertise of faculty to tap the corporate sector for consultancy and funding for research projects Challenges  To maintain the balance between educational technology and human stature. [The Guru-Gadget Balance in life and in education]  To remain rooted in the proven, core traditions of the College, especially its spiritual foundation, in a secularizing and modern world.  Fifty percentage of students come from poor financial background and hence are more keen in doing part time jobs and less interested in studies.  The traditional degree programmes are not upgraded to meet the demands of the current technological developments.  Early marriage of girl students creates drop-outs.  Delay in government approvals for filling up retired and new vacancies

8. Plans of institution for next year

 Infrastructural Developments including state-of-the-art Audio Visual Seminar Hall and better toilet facilities  Digitization of attendance with Mobile friendly App.  Student ID cards to be made more functional  Introduction of Radio BMC  Increase the number of industrial and filed visits to enhance experiential learning

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 To introduce certificate courses to increase employability among students.  Implement and continue Green protocol in the campus  Conduct Green Audit to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability  Conduct initiatives towards reduction of Plastic  Hold academic deliberations on Disaster Management and mitigation  Enhance Centralized purified drinking water system with more outlets  To organize inter-collegiate Sports Fest  To motivate and give concerted practice to students for better performance in sports.  Organic cultivation in the campus  Apply for more research projects and seminars  Differently-abled friendly campus with a Library section devoted to them  Complete revamping of library  Rain water harvesting system from the main block and students centre. The water is directed through a 4 inch pipe to a well-tank with a storage capacity of 250000 litres.

Name : Dr. Pearly P John, Coordinator Name Dr. Shiny Palatty

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

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Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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