Soundarya Educational Trust ® Soundarya Institute of Management & Science Soundarya Nagar, Sidedahalli, Nagasandra Post, Bengaluru -560 073
sims.soundaryainstitutions.in
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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) Of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Of the Institution for the year 2017-2018
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission
P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India
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CONTENTS
SL NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO. PART-A
1. Details of the institution 4
2. QAC composition and activities 16 PART-B
3. Criterion – I : Curricular Aspects 17
4. Criterion –II : Teaching, Learning and 19 Evaluation
5. Criterion-III : Research, Consultancy 22 and Extension
6. Criterion-IV : Infrastructure and 27 Learning Resources
7. Criterion-V : Student Support and Progression 29
8. Criterion-VI : Governance, Leadership and 33 Management
9. Criterion-VII : Innovations and Best Practices 38
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ANNEXURE S
I. Analysis of Feedback 41
II. Calendar of Events 61
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Institution Details
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
Part – A
2017-18 AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)
1. Details of the Institution
Name of the Institution Soundarya Institute of Management and Science
Address Line 1 Soundarya Nagar
Sidedahalli, Nagasandra post Address Line 2
BENGALURU City/Town
KARNATAKA State
Pin Code 560073
[email protected] Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos. 080-28390260\64503637
Dr .SURESH C HEGADI Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code: 080-28390260
Mobile: 9916650152
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SHIVAKUMAR U GANACHARI Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mail: [email protected]
[email protected] IQAC e-mail address:
NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) OR KACOGIN1876
EC(SC)/04/A&A/20 dated December 10 2014 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
http://sims.soundaryainstitutions.in/ Website address:
NAAC/AQAR ACK/ SEPT/ 2015/ KACOGIN18476 Web-link of the AQAR:
Accreditation Details
Year of Validit Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation y Period 1 1st Cycle B 2.55 2014 5 years
2 2nd Cycle
3 3rd Cycle
4 4th Cycle
10/12/2014 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY
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)
• AQAR ------23/09/2015
• AQAR 15/07/2016
• AQAR 16/07/2017
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Institutional Status
University State √ Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes √ No
Constituent College Yes √
No √
Autonomous college of UGC Yes √
No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes
No
eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
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 √
Type of Faculty/Program
Arts Science √ Commerce √ Law PEI (Phys Edu)
TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management √
Others (Specify)
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Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University State
NO University with Potential for Excellence NO UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme NO UGC-CE NO
UGC-Special Assistance Program NO DST-FIST NO
UGC-Innovative PG programs NO any other (Specify) fy)NO
UGC-COP Program NO
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
No. of Teachers 08
No. of Administrative/Technical staff 02
No. of students 02
No. of Management representatives 02
No. of Alumni 02
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and 02 community representatives No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01
01 No. of other External Experts
Total No. of members 06
No. of IQAC meetings held 06 Soundarya Institute of Management And Science Page 12
No. of meetings with various stakeholders: 04 No. of Faculty 10
Non-Teaching Staff Students 02 Alumni 02 others rs 02
Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes √
No If yes, mention the amount NIL
Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. 0 International National 02 State 01 Institution Level
(ii) Themes
➢ Emerging Trends in Science and Technology ➢ Emerging Trends in Management and Technology
➢ Roll Ball and State Referee Examination
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Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC ➢ Orientation, Induction and Bridge Course was Conducted for First year Students ➢ Faculty Development Program ➢ Workshop conducted for Faculty Members on Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis ➢ Organized National Level Seminar on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology ➢ Post Graduate Studies in Commerce organized National Level Seminar On Emerging Trends in Management and Technology ➢ Postgraduate Studies in Commerce organized UDYAMI – An intercollegiate Fest ➢ Department of Placement organized Placement Pool for outgoing students ➢ Talent Hunt program organized ➢ Business Fair organized. ➢ Internal Quality Assurance Cell has truly provided platform for students to explore their knowledge and skills
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Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
IQAC prepares Plan of Action in the beginning of the year to Enhance the academic
enrichment
Plan of Action Outcome
➢ Propose to conduct Faculty ➢ Understood root and strategies for Development Program building language competency in ➢ Propose to organize English Workshop on Research ➢ Faculty members learnt a new Methodology for faculty strategies and use of updated software members during writing research papers and ➢ Propose to organize National techniques Level Seminar on Emerging ➢ Updated the knowledge of the Trends in Science and delegates’ faculty members and Technology with publications students. Encouraged both faculty of research papers in Journal and students for the presentation of ➢ Propose to organize National papers Level seminar in ➢ Both Faculty and students have an Management and bring opportunity to present papers and publications of research published their research papers in papers with ISBN Journal
➢ Propose to organize UDYAMI An intercollegiate fest for ➢ Fest helped students to present Post Graduate students of their ideas for developing their Commerce. business models
➢ Propose to invite Infosys ➢ Company visited the campus and Company to the campus for recruited the outgoing students the requirement of outgoing
students
➢ Propose to start Book Review ➢ Enhanced the keenness of reading Sessions once in a week for and guided others to imbibe both Faculty and Students
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2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body yes √ No
Management √
Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
IQAC provides a blueprint of both curricular and co curricular activities before the commencement of classes. The plan of action takes approval in the IQAC meeting and the same communicates to faculty members to execute the blueprint. IQAC gets financial approval for the effective and smooth conduction of the program
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Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes: Number of Number of value Number of Number of Level of the programmes added / Career existing self-financing Programme added during the Oriented Programmes programmes year programmes PhD ------PG 01 -- 01 -- UG 04 01 04 04 PG Diploma ------Advanced ------Diploma Diploma ------Certificate ------Others ------Total 05 01 05
Interdisciplinary ------Innovative ------
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 05 Trimester --
Annual --
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni✓ Parents ✓ Employers ✓ Students ✓ (On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual✓ Co-operating schools (for PEI)
An analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
Yes, We follow Bangalore University syllabi which is revised to cater to the needs
of the students with changing scenario in education, industry, research field etc.,
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Yes
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics . Criterion– II
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Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of Permanent Faculty
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
27 25 02 01 02
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 02
2.3 No. of Faculty positions Recruited(R)and vacant(V) during the year
Asst. Associate Professors Others Total Professors Professors
R V R V R V R V R V
06 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 07 00
02 00 00
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended 08 07 00 Presented papers 07 10 00 Resource Persons 00 01 00
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: ➢ In the beginning of academic year institution conducts Teaching Plan with keeping in mind different levels of learners. ➢ Once in a week Book Review Session conducts it has enhanced the reading habits among students ➢ In Peer- learning faculty members assign case study to come out with the solutions. ➢ Students are encouraged fo Internship where experiential learning.
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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 180 Days
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by As per Bangalore university guidelines the Institution (for example: Open Book
Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation,
Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/ revision /syllabus development as member 01 01 01 of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
85% 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Program wise distribution of pass percentage :
Total no. of Title of the students Divisio Programme appeared n I II % III % Pass % % BCOM 586 51.53 11.09 1 64.2 BCA 141 63.82 2.12 --- 66 BBA 105 27.6 37.1 3.8 59.04 BSc 16 75 - --- 75 18 17 ------94 MCom
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning
Quality education plays pivotal role in shaping the carrier of students. To achieve this task IQAC is working as guiding and motivating force, It encourages faculty members to update their knowledge by attending and presenting papers in Seminars, Conferences and workshops at State, National and International level. It also encourages faculty members to take up research projects. It interacts and obtains feedback from alumni and parents, industrialists, academicians, Faculty and students which helps the teaching fraternity in enhancing teaching capability and also in improving Learning ambience.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Number of faculty Faculty / Staff Development Program benefitted
Refresher courses NIL
UGC – Faculty Improvement Program NIL
HRD programmers’ NIL
Orientation programs NIL
Faculty exchange program NIL
Staff training conducted by the university 01
Staff training conducted by other institutions NIL
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 03
Others 04
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled temporarily during the Year Administrative Staff 04 Nil Nil Nil Technical Staff 01 Nil Nil Nil
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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
• Faculty members are encouraged to take up major and minor research projects under external funding agencies. • Students are motivated to take up minor research projects. • Faculty and students are motivated and encouraged to participate and present papers at seminars, conferences and workshops at State, national and International level by providing financial assistance . • Faculty members are made to give post conference and seminar presentation to update the knowledge of the other faculties.
• IQAC plays a key role in organising guest lectures by eminent personalities in the field of academics and industry. • Students are taken to industrial visits to fill the gap between theory and practice.
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Nil Nil Nil Nil Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil Nil Nil Nil
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Nil Nil Nil Nil Outlay in Rs. Lakhs Nil Nil Nil Nil
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others Peer Review Journals 12 00 00 Non-Peer Review Journals 10 00 00 e-Journals 02 00 00 Conference proceedings 01 01 00
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range 00 Average 00 h-index 00 Nos. in SCOPUS 00
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3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Name of the Duration Total grant Received Nature of the Project funding Year sanctioned Agency
Major projects Nil Nil Nil Nil
Minor Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil
Interdisciplinary Projects Nil Nil Nil Nil
Industry sponsored Nil Nil Nil Nil
Projects sponsored by the Nil Nil Nil Nil University/ College
Students research projects Nil Nil Nil Nil (other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify) Nil Nil Nil Nil
Total Nil Nil Nil Nil
00 3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 03 Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No. 00
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP CAS Nil DST-FIST Nil Nil
DPE NIl DBT Scheme/funds Nil L
3.9 For colleges AutonomyNil CPENil DBT Star SchemeNil
INSPIRE Nil CE Nil Any Other (specify)Nil
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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy Nil
3.11 No. of Level International National State University College conferences Number 00 02 00 00 00 organized by the Sponsoring ------Institution agencies
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons04
3.13 No. of collaborations International Nil National Nil Any other Nil
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 06
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : 6,00,000
From funding agency NIL
From Management of University/College
Total 6,00,000
Type of Patent Number
Applied NIL 3.16 No. of patents received this year National Granted NIL
Applied NIL International Granted NIL
Applied NIL Commercialised Granted NIL
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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
04 00 01 03 NIL NIL NIL
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 00 02 who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them 00
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution NIl
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF 00 SRF 00 Project Fellows 00 Any other00 3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level 50 State level 00
National level 00 International level 00 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level 00 State level 00
National level 00 International level 00
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level 00 State level 00
National level 00 International level 00
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level 00 State level 00
National level 00 International level 00
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3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum 00 College forum05
NCC 00 NSS 00 Any other00
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social responsibility
1. Awareness program on Beti Bachao Beti Padao.
2. Blood donation camp.
3. Awareness programme on Gender sensitisation.
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Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly Source of Total created Fund Campus area 9.2ac - 9.2 Class rooms 40 16 56
Laboratories 04 04 08
Seminar Halls 01 - 01
No. of important equipments purchased 60 40 100 (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during 4,00,000 15,00,000 19,00,000 the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others 3,00,000 1,00,000 4,00,000
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
Library is computerised with Libsoft Software and Computers barcode
machine& e-resources from DELNET
Institution communicates message through software
4.3 Library services:
• Circulation Service • Reference Service • Current Content Service • Current Awareness Service • Inter Library Loan Service
Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 4519 677850 927 138150 5446 816000 Reference Books 4700 1410000 600 180000 5300 159000 e-Books 250 - 70 - 320 - Journals 40 79000 8 4000 48 83000 e-Journals 18 - 6 - 24 - Digital Database 01 16000 Renewal 14000 Renewal 20000 CD & Video 250 15000 18 6700 330 21700 Others (specify) 228 SP - 63 SP - 291 -
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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Offic Depart Total Browsin - Compute Compute e Computer Internet g ments Others r Labs r Centres s Centres comp comp uters uters
Existin 50 2 10 03 03 05 02 5 Projectors g mbps
Added - 01 50 01 01 01 - 11 mbps Projectors
Total 50 03 50 04 04 06 02 16 mbps Projectors
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology Up-gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
• Computers with internet for students and faculty • Projectors • Advanced EXCEL for Teachers in FDP Program
• 50 mbps Internet
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT 15,00,000
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 50 ,00,000
iii) Equipments 15,00,000
iv) Others 1,00,000
Total : 81,00,000
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
IQAC ensures
• Induction program.
• Orientation Program.
• Bridge courses every beginning of the Academic.
• Value added courses are organized to all the course students every semester
• Task based courses on need of students.
5.2 Efforts• madePlacements by the institution for tracking the progression
• • Institution conducts parents teachers meetings
• Mentor system are followed
• The progress is monitored through interactions and conducting exams
UG PG Ph. D. Others Total 5.3 (a) Total Number of students 941 49 - - 990
(b) No. of students outside the state 11
(c) No. of international students 00
No % No % 477 48 Men 513 52 Women
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Last Year This Year General SC ST OB Physically Total General SC ST OB Physicall Total C Challenged C y Challeng ed 97 44 14 592 Nil 747 98 58 21 812 01 990
Demand ratio 1:1 Dropout 0%
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
• Competitive Cell was established through that it conduct classes for Competitive Exam aspirant
No. of students beneficiaries 25
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET 00 SET/SLET 00 GATE 00 CAT 00
IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others 00 00 00 00 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
Mentor will communicate to the student counsellor regarding challenges that respective ward faces, through that the observations counsellor counselled
students. No. of students benefitted 30
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Number of Number of Students Organizations Students Students Placed Placed Visited Participated 03 40 09 03
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
• Women association conducts guest lecturer on various issues.
• Anti sexual harassment cell organizes guest lectures on creating gender sensitization like legal awareness and women doctor so on
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level 22 National level 04 International level 00
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level 00 National level 00 International level 00
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level 00 National level 02 International level 00
Cultural: State/ University level 00 National level 00 International level 00
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of Amount students Financial support from institution 200 8,00,000 Financial support from government 380 15,95,047 Financial support from other sources 00 00 Number of students who received 00 00 International/ National recognitions
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level Nil National level Nil International level Nil
Exhibition: State/ University level Nil National level Nil International level Nil
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 11
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5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
• Transportation • RO Water facilities • Canteen • Extra Classes for Sports Students
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Criterion – VI
Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
Vision
To ensure quality higher education and to enable stakeholders to face the contemporary challenges of the world with courage, confidence & commitment.
Mission
Strive to create knowledge, to open the minds of the students to take the advantage of this educational opportunity.
6.2 Does the institution have a Management information system (MIS)?
Yes, partially
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following. (Within 100 words)
❖ Curriculum development It is developed on community based. Core, value added and elective form of discipline is taught systematic. Apprenticeship and guest lecture based which tackles social and economic problem.
❖ Teaching and learning • Teaching is planned as unit plan and lesson plan. Where the unit will be started with an objective. • ICT enabled teaching and learning is adopted through e-class rooms, digital library. • Student’s centric programs like certificate courses, add on courses, soft skills training, training on corporate etiquettes, in-house seminars, group discussions, etc for effective teaching and learning. • Staff and students are encouraged to organize and participate in seminars, conferences, workshops and training programs to upgrade their competency level and to equip them with emerging issues. • To bridge gap between theory and practice, students are encouraged to rake up Industry visits and internships. • Experts from esteemed academic institutions and industries are invited to enhance their practical knowledge.
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❖ Examination and evaluation:
• Institution conducts two internals and Pre-finals (preparatory) examination where, below average students will be identified and remedial classes will be conducted.
❖ Research and development:
• Our institution encourages staff and students to involve in research work by providing necessary funds, infrastructure and other facilities. • Research is encouraged by monetary and non monetary incentives. • Library includes automatic learning and e-learning as research facilitators. • Faculty members are encouraged to apply Minor research projects funded by UGC • Institute deputes staff and students for research Methodology workshops to enhance their research skills • Students also take up research projects, Internships under the guidance of faculty.
❖ Library ,ICT and Infrastructure/Instrumentation:
• Library includes: systems, printers, barcode, scanner, audio recorders and e-learning facilitators. ❖ Human resource management:
• As a part of staff development, institution conducts Faculty Development Program. • We follow very transparent and roster system of recruitment, selection and induction. • Heads of the department submits proposal based on workload for recruitment of faculty • Advertisement of posts to be recruited is given in the news papers. • Scrutiny of received applications, demo classes, personal interview and short listing of eligible candidates. • Based on the performance in demo class, personal interview, student’s feedback, a successful candidate will get appointed. • Performance evaluation of faculty is done periodically by HODs and principal. • Another great practice is Staff council for addressing employees’ grievance.
❖ Industry interaction/collaboration:
• The placement cell is liaises within the industry interaction. • Students are taken to industrial visit, internship and industrial experts are invited to share their thoughts. • Placement officer arranges for recruitment oriented training sessions by HR experts from different industries. Where students get trained on interview skills, written tests, group discussion, soft skills etc..
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• Conference/seminar/workshops are organized in collaboration with industries to provide practical exposure to the staff and students. ❖ Admission of students: • Admission of students as per university and state government norms.
6.4 Welfare schemes for:
Teachers:
The following schemes are available in the institution for the welfare of the staff:
❖ Employee provident fund (EPF):
As per government rules 12% of basic pay is credited to employees PF account by SET and the equal amount is contributed by the employee. 8.33% of SET contribution of PF goes to PF pension scheme and remaining in employees PF account. All eligible teaching members have availed benefit of the scheme.
❖ ESI facility provided to all eligible teaching staff. ❖ Staff given registration fee for paper presentation in conferences ❖ Sabbatical leave for PhD/Research work ❖ Fee concession – children of teaching staff ❖ management is given regular increment and the pay is revised periodically ❖ Staff recreation and excursion as part of rejuvenation programme ❖ Loan facility provided to all teaching staff at low rate of interest by soundarya souharda co operative bank upto Rs.300000.
Non teaching:
❖ Employee provident fund (EPF):
As per government rules 12% of basic pay is credited to employees PF account by SET and the equal amount is contributed by the employee. 8.33% of SET contribution of PF goes to PF pension scheme and remaining in employees PF account. All eligible non teaching members have availed benefit of the scheme.
❖ ESI facility provided to all eligible non teaching staff. ❖ Free school education to children of non teaching employees in soundarya CBSE and Soundarya State school ❖ Loan facility provided to all non teaching staff at low rate of interest by soundarya souharda co operative bank up to Rs.300000. ❖ Free food facility provided to non teaching staff.
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Students :
❖ free transportation facility ❖ free uniform ❖ One value added program provided to I year students at free of cost ❖ Fee concession to meritorious students and sports achievers ❖ College sponsors registration fee for students participating in intercollegiate fests
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
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/ Age Yes/ Autho N n N r o c o i y t y Academic Yes Administra Yes tive
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare 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?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
Alumni meetings are conducted to share their practical exposure with students to achieve the academic excellence.
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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
Parent teachers meeting conducted twice in a year to obtain the feedback on college functioning and their grievances are addressed and suggestions are taken into consideration for effective working
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
Staff given registration fee for paper presentation in conferences
Sabbatical leave for PhD/Research work
Staffs are encouraged to organize and participate in seminars, conferences, workshops and training programs to upgrade their competency level .
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Use of LED bulbs, ICT enabled classrooms Eco friendly campus
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Criterion – VII
INNOVATIONS & BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.
• Creative forum was started This forum has motivated students to display their creative writings • Book Review Sessions conduct every Thursday which has guided students who cultivate Reading Habits. • Presentations on Current Issues helped students perform well in the examination.
7.2 Provide the Action Take Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year.
• From the beginning of the Academic year IQAC prepares plan of action before commencement of the class. • This plan of action communicates to the faculty members to executes according to the plan.
7.3 Give two best practices of the institution
• Free transportation facility • Extend Financial Assistance and fee concession for Meritorious Students
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness/ protection
• Rain Harvesting • Plantation of trees • LED bulbs • Waste Management 7.5 Whether environment audit was conducted? Yes
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.
• Plastic free campus • Green landscaping with trees & plants • Free transportation facility both Students and Teachers
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Plan of the Institution for next year
• To conduct COMBIZIT –Intercollegiate Fest • To Organize One-Day National Level Seminar on Higher Education. • To Organize FDP • To Conduct Statistical and Empirical Research Methodology. • To Start MFA, Post Graduation Diploma in E- Commerce, BBA Aviation Management and BA Journalism (JPP/JPE) combinations.
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Name: Shiva Kumar U Ganachari Name: Dr. Suresh C Hegadi
Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC. Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC
Shiva Kumar U Ganachari Dr. Suresh C Hegadi
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Annexure – I
Syllabus Feedback
1. Curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge
3% Strongly agree Agree
46% 51% Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say
51% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.
46% of the students agree that the present curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.
3% of students disagree that the present curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.
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2. Curriculum enriches the knowledge and research bent of mind among students
Strongly agree 27% 30% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 43%
43% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum enriches the knowledge and research bent of mind among students.
30% of the students agree that the present curriculum enriches the knowledge and research bent of mind among students
27% of the students disagree that the present curriculum will not enriches the knowledge and research bent of the mind among students.
Majority of the students agree that the curriculum enriches the knowledge and research bent of mind among students.
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3. Curriculum provides employable skills among students
3%5% Strongly agree 35% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 57% Can’t say
57% of the students agree that the curriculum provides employable skills among students.
35% of the students strongly agree that the curriculum provides employable skills among students.
3% of the students disagree that the curriculum provides employable skills among students.
5% of students strongly disagree that the curriculum provides employable skills among students.
Majority of the students agree that the curriculum provides employable skills among students.
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4 .Curriculum focuses more on practical skills rather than theoretical and examination oriented
6% Strongly agree 35% Agree 35% Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 24%
24% of the students agree that the present curriculum focuses more on practical skills rather than theoretical and examination oriented.
35% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum focuses more on the practical skills rather than theoretical and examination oriented.
35% of the students disagree that the present curriculum focuses more on the practical skills rather than theoretical and examination oriented.
6% of the students strongly disagree that the curriculum focuses more on practical skills rather than theoretical and examination oriented.
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5 .Curriculum helps in gaining knowledge:
3% Strongly agree Agree 40% Disagree 57% Strongly disagree Can’t say
57% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum helps to gaining knowledge.
40% of the students agree that the present curriculum helps to gaining knowledge.
3% of students disagree that the present curriculum helps to gaining knowledge.
Majority of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum helps to gaining knowledge
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6. Curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talent:
3%0%3% Strongly agree 35% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree 59% Can’t say
59% of the students agree that the present curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talents.
35% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talents.
3% of students disagree that the present curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talents
2% of the students are in dilemma that the present curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talents.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum provides enough opportunities to explore talents.
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7.Curriculum revises from time to time
3%
5% 3% 22% Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 67%
67% of the students agree that the present curriculum revises from time to time
22% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum revises from time to time.
3% of students disagree that the present curriculum revises from time to time.
3% of the students strongly disagree that the curriculum revises from time to time
5% of the students are not in a position to judge anything.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum revises from time to time.
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8. Curriculum focuses to score marks than the skills:
3% 3% 11% Strongly agree Agree
51% Disagree 32% Strongly disagree Can’t say
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9. Curriculum doesn’t insight in building competency among students51% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum focuses to score marks than the skills
32% of the students agree that the present curriculum focuses to score marks than the skills.
11% of students disagree that the present curriculum focuses to score marks than the skills.
3% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum focuses to score marks then the skills
3% of the students are not in a position to judge anything on the curriculum.
Majority of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum focuses to score marks then the skills.
5% 27% Strongly agree 30% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 38%
38% of the student’s agree that the present curriculum doesn’t insight in building competency among students.
27% of the student’s strongly agree that the present curriculum doesn’t insight in building competency among students.
30% of the student’s disagree that the present curriculum doesn’t insight in building competency among students.
5% of the student’s are not in a position to judge anything on present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum doesn’t insight in building competency among students
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10. Huge gap in industry, academia and curriculum:
8% Strongly agree 16% 30% Agree Disagree
16% Strongly disagree Can’t say 30%
30% of the students strongly agree that there is a huge gap in industry, academia and curriculum. 30% of the students agree that there is a huge gap in industry, academia and curriculum. 16% of the students strongly disagree that there is a huge gap in industry, academia and curriculum. 16% of the students disagree that there is a huge gap in industry, academia and curriculum. 8% of the students are in dilemma
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11. Curriculum focus to imbibe social and life skills:
Strongly agree 35% Agree Disagree
65% Strongly disagree Can’t say
65% of the students agree that the present curriculum focus to imbibe social and life skills.
35% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum focus to imbibe social and life skills.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum focus to imbibe social and life skills
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12. Curriculum ensures global standard.
3%
3% 21% Strongly agree Agree 38% Disagree Strongly disagree
35% Can’t say
35% of the students agree that the present curriculum ensure global standard.
21% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum ensure global standard.
38% of the students disagree that the present curriculum ensure global standard.
3% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum ensure global standard
3% of the students are not in a position to judge anything on present curriculum.
Majority of the students disagree that the present curriculum helps to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge.
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13.Curriculum prepares student to face global challenges:
8% 3% Strongly agree Agree 24% 43% Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 22%
43% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum prepares students to face global challenges.
22% of the students agree that the present curriculum prepares students to face global challenges.
24% of the student disagree that the present curriculum prepares students to face global challenges.
3% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum prepares students to face global challenges.
8% of the students are not in a position to judge on present curriculum.
Majority of the students are strongly agreed that the present curriculum prepares students to face global challenges.
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14. Curriculum ensures connectivity for higher education
Strongly agree Agree
51% 49% Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say
51% of the students agree that the present curriculum ensures connectivity for higher education.
49% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum ensures connectivity for higher education.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum ensures connectivity for higher education.
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15.Curriculum is prepared on holistic base
14% 24% Strongly agree 3% Agree 13% Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 46%
46% of the students agree that the present curriculum is prepared on holistic base.
24% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum is prepared on holistic base.
13% of the students disagree that the present curriculum is prepared on holistic base.
3% of the students disagree that the present curriculum is prepared on holistic base.
14% of the students are not in a position to judge on present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum is prepared on holistic base.
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16. Curriculum strengthens cognitive skills of students:
5% Strongly agree 22% 30% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 43%
43% of the students agree that the present curriculum strengthens cognitive skills of students.
30% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum strengthens cognitive skills of students.
22% of the students disagree that the present curriculum strengthens cognitive skills of students.
5% of the students are in dilemma on present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum strengthens cognitive skills of students
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17. Curriculum gives space for innovation and creativity
3% 16% Strongly agree 38% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree
43% Can’t say
43% of the students agree that the present curriculum gives space for innovation and creativity.
38% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum gives space for innovation and creativity.
16% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum gives space for innovation and creativity.
3% of the students are not in a position to judge anything on this present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum gives space for innovation and creativity
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18.Curriculum gives updated knowledge
3%5% Strongly agree 16% 30% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 46%
46% of the students agree that the present curriculum gives updated knowledge.
30% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum gives updated knowledge.
16% of the students disagree that the present curriculum gives updated knowledge.
3% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum gives updated knowledge.
5% of the students are not in a position to comment on the present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum gives updated knowledge.
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19. Curriculum strengthens knowledge of students and ensures entrepreneur skills
5% Strongly agree 19% 35% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 41%
41% of the students agree that the present curriculum strengthens knowledge of students and ensures entrepreneur skills.
35% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum strengthens knowledge of students and ensures entrepreneur skills.
19% of the students disagree that the present curriculum strengthens knowledge of students and ensures entrepreneur skills.
5% of the students are not in position to comment on the present curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum strengthens knowledge of students and ensures entrepreneur skills.
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20. Curriculum helps to develop research and development skills
8% 3% 21% Strongly agree
19% Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 49%
49% of the students agree that the present curriculum helps to develop research and development skills
21% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum helps to develop research and development skills
19% of the students disagree that the present curriculum helps to develop research and development skills
3% of the students strongly disagree that the present curriculum helps to develop research and development skills
8% of the students are not in a position to judge on the curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum helps to helps to develop research and development skills
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21. Curriculum frames based on global perspectives
3% 16% 27% Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Can’t say 54%
54% of the students agree that the present curriculum frames based on global perspectives.
27% of the students strongly agree that the present curriculum frames based on global perspectives.
16% of the students disagree that the present curriculum frames based on global perspectives.
3% of the students are not in position to judge on this curriculum.
Majority of the students agree that the present curriculum frames based on global perspective.
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SOUNDARYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (Affiliated to Bangalore University – Accredited by NAAC with ‘B’ Grade) Soundarya Nagar, Sidedahalli, Nagasandra Post, Bengaluru – 73 CALENDAR OF EVENTS OF ODD SEMESTER FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-18
SL. NO. NAME OF THE EVENT DATE 1. Re-Opening of odd semester for Faculty 20/06/2017 2. Commencement of classes for II & III Year students 21/06/2017 3. International Yoga day celeberation 21/06/2017
4. Ramzan (Holiday) 26/06/2017 Tally Orientation Program for II & III Year B.Com and BBA 5. 27/06/2017 Students 6. DBF Orientation Program for II & III Year B.Com and BBA Students 28/06/2017 7. Inaugural function of I Year classes 29/06/2017 8. Orientation program for all I year Students (By Mahesh Mashal) 01/07/2017 9. FDP 02/07/2017 10. CA-CPT Orientation Program for I Year B.Com and BBA Students 4/07/2017 11. Fresher’s Day celebration 08/07/2017 12. Industrial Visit for B.Com, BBA & BCA students 17th to 22nd of July 2017 13. College Team Selection 24th July to 5th August 2017 14. I Internal Test 26,27,28 & 29th of July 2017 15. Monthly Academic Audit 31/07/2017 16. Guest Lecture series for BBA Students 31st July to 5th August 2017 17. Soundarya Premier League (Cricket, Volleyball & Throw ball) August 2017 18. Varamahalakshmi Vratha(Holiday) 04/08/2017 19. Parents-Teachers Meet 06/08/2017 20. Guest Lecture series for B.Com Students 7th to 12th August 2017 21. Independence Day 15/08/2017 22. Guest Lecture series for B.Com Students 16th to 19th August 2017 23. Swarna Gowri Vratha(Holiday) 24/08/2017 24. Ganesha Chathurthi (Holiday) 25/08/2017 25. One day National level Conference 26/08/2017 26. National Sports Day 29/08/2017 30, 31st of August & 27. II Internal Test 1st , 2nd September 2017
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28. Soundarya YOGA Camp 1st to 28th September 2017 29. Bakrid (Holiday) 02/09/2017 30. Literary Activities 4th to 9th September 2017 COMBIZIT – 2017 & Inter-Collegiate Tournament for PU & Degree 15th & 16th of September 31. Students 2017 32. Mahalaya Amavasye(Holiday) 19/09/2017 33. Talent’s Day – A cultural events 21st to 25th September 2017 34. SET PU and UG Open Tournament 2017 26th & 27th September 2017 35. Ayudha Pooje 29/09/2017 36. Vijayadhashami 30/09/2017 37. Gandhi Jayanthi 02/10/2017 38. Valmiki Jayanthi 05/10/2017 39. University last working day 17/10/2017 40. Naraka Chaturdhashi 18/10/2017 41. Balipadyami 20/10/2017 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 , 23 & 42. Pre-Finals 24th of October 2017 43. Commencement of practical exams for BCA 19/10/2017 to 26/10/2017 44. Last Date for Submission of Internal Assessment to University 28/10/2017 45. Commencement of theory examination 30/10/2017 46. Kannada Rajyothsava 01/11/2017 47. Kanakadaasa Jayanthi 06/11/2017 48. Awareness program on Organs Donation Day 27/11/2017 49. Re-opening of even semester 2017-17 27/11/2017 50. Ed-Milad 01/12/2017 51. Christmas 25/12/2017
• Guest Lecture: Minimum 2 for each class • Community Development Program: Minimum 1 in each Month by each Department • Value Added Program: 1 Certificate Program for each stream • NSS Shramadhan every month 3rd and 4th Saturday • Inter-collegiate Tournament 2017-18. (Any two games given by Bangalore University)
Dr.SURESH C HEGADI
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