K. L. E. Society’s ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, Gadag – Betgeri – 582 101.

Re- Accredited with “B” Grade by NAAC

PROSPECTUS 2016-2017

VISION

Nurture the Merit, Nourish the Environment and Help the Mankind to Flourish.

MISSION

 To scale the potential to enhance the employability through continuous

and comprehensive guidance.

 To ignite the spirit of conservation and promotion of environment.

 To sensitize social responsibilities.

 To transform the students into national and global assets.

The institution’s vision and mission are almost in accordance with

NAAC’s, as well as HRD’s vision and the objectives of KLE Society viz.,

Truth, Love and Selfless service.

OBJECTIVES:

 To mould and shape the students as good citizens and enable them to

shoulder the responsibility of the society and nation with qualities of

mind and heart showing commitment towards the mankind and

environment.

 To train students with practical knowledge by providing opportunities to

explore and nurture the talent.

 To imbibe moral, cultural and ethical values among the stakeholders.

 To inculcate leadership qualities and transform the students as an asset of

the nation. OBEISANCE

KARNATAKA LINGAYAT EDUCATION SOCIETY, . The K.L.E. Society was established by selfless and dedicated services of seven teachers revered as the ‘Saptarshis’, Shri P. R. . Shri S. S Basavanal, Shri V. V. Patil, Shri B. B. , Shri H. F. Kattimani, Shri.M.R.Sakhare, Shri.B.S., They had the vision and foresight for the upliftment of the downtrodden and the illiterate.Their efforts were further nourished and nurtured by the founder members, Rao Bahadur R.C.Aratal, Sardar V.G.Naik of and Rao Bahadur V.A.. The generous donations contributed by Sardar Raja Lakhamagouda Sirdesai of Wantamuri, Shri Lingaraj Sirdesai of Sirasangi and Shri B.V Bhoomaraddi and many others. The sacred sacrifices, selfless efforts and perennial zeal of these committed visionaries and many others resulted in the genesis of the K.L.E Society in the year 1916. The emblem of the Society lay’s special emphasis on the principles of Truth, Love, Service and Sacrifice. To start with, these visionaries established Anglo- Vernacular School (later renamed as Gilaganchi- Aratal School) at Belgaum. In due course of time several educational institutions were added to make it a gigantic educational institution in the whole of the country. Now, the K.L.E Society has 246 plus Institutions under its fold. It is running educational

Dr.PRABHAKAR KORE, M.P institutions right from Kinder Garten to Post- Chairman, K.L.E.Society,Belgaum. Graduation in Arts, Commerce, Science,

Management, Agriculture, Technical and Medical fields. K.L.E Society has achieved horizontal and vertical growth under the dynamic Chairmanship of Dr. Prabhakar Kore who has put the K.L.E.Society on the global map. With changing global scenario K.L.E.Society has well-equipped itself to meet any challenges in the field of education.

KARNATAKA LINGAYAT EDUCATION SOCIETY, BELGAUM. OFFICE BEARERS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGENENT PRESIDENT Shri.S.H., B.Com, Ll.B, Ex-M.P., Bailhongal. VICE PRESIDENTS 1. Shri. S.S.Belagavi, Hubli 2. Shri.M.C. Kolli., B.A Haveri CHAIRMAN Dr. Prabhakar B.Kore, B.Com, M.P., , Tq: Chikodi VICE-CHAIRMAN Shri.Ashok G.Begewadi, B.A, B.Com., , Tq: Chikodi. Members of the Board of Management 1. Dr. Prabhakar B.Kore, B.Com, M.P., Ankali, Tq: Chikodi. 2. Shri.Ashok G.Begewadi, B.A, B.Com., Nipani, Tq: Chikodi. 1. Shri Shrishailappa C Metgud, B.Com, Bailhongal. 2. Shri Anil.V.Patted, B.com. Belgavi 3. Shri Mahantesh M, Kavatagimath, Chikodi. 4. Shri Shankaranna I , Hubli. 5. Shri Amit P Kore, B.E., M.B.A, Ankali, Tq: Chikodi 6. Dr. Vishwanath I Patil, M .B.B.S, Belwadi, Tq: Bailhongal 7. Shri Jayanand M Munavalli, B.A , 8. Dr. Virupaxi S Sadhunavar, M.B.B.S., Bailhongal. 9. Shri Basavaraj R Patil, B.A Kungatoli, Tq: Chikodi. 10. Shri Yallangouda S Patil, M.A KAS, (Rtd), Nesaragi,Tq:Bailhongal 11. Smt. Sudha A.Raddi., M.Sc, M.Phil 12. Shri Shivanand D. Shiragave, M.A, B.Ed Principal, KLE Society’s English Medium School, Jule-Solapur 13. Dr. Mahadev T. Kurani, M.Sc, Ph.D I/c. Principal & associate Professor in Chemistry. KLE Society’s B.K College Chikodi.

SECRETARY : Dr. Babasaheb G Desai, M.Pharm, Ph.D Professor, KLE College of Pharmacy, Belgaum

CO-ORDINATOR : Dr. B.C. ., M.Com, Ph.D

K. L. E. Society’s ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE, Gadag – Betgeri

LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

1. Shri.Shankaranna.I.Munavalli -- Chairman’s Nominee

2. Smt. Rajani. A. Patil -- Chairman Gadag

3. Smt. Bowramma -- Member

4. Smt. Girijadevi. S. Hiremath -- Member

5. Smt. Beena. B. Manvi -- Member

6. Shri. Mrityunjaya -- Member

7. Shri. Shankar. T. Yalamali -- Member

8. Secretary. Board of Mgmt. -- Member

9. Principal -- Member Secretary

Institutional Quality policy

To identify and introduce new teaching techniques.

Development of infrastructure.

Organizing student centric programs.

Creation of student friendly ambience.

To empower the students to face new challenges.

TEACHING STAFF (2016-17) Dr. C. S. Hasabi,. M.A. Ph.D (i/c) Principal Kannada Dept Dept of Physical Education Dr.(smt) A.V. Devangamath, M.A. Ph D Smt. K. B. , M.P.Ed., (Physical Instructor) English Dept Commerce Dept Prof (Smt). S. S. , M.A M.Phil Prof . Nagashree. Pujari, M.Com Prof .(Miss). V.V. Talagadi, M.A Prof.S.S. Rachayyanavar M.Com Hindi Dept Prof. Jabeen , M.Com Prof.Gangadhar.Shirke. M.A, M.Phil. B.Ed Prof. Rajeshwari Rajur M.Sc Prof.Vinuta.Tenganakai. B.E History Dept Non-Teaching Staff Dr. C S Hasabi, M.A Ph.D Shri, P.A.Jamakhandi S.D.A Dr.S.D.Pujar. M.A M.Phil..Ph.D Dip in Epi Shri. P.F.Jambagi S.D.A Shri. S. V. Benakalmath, S.D.A Sociology Dept Shri. R.K. Naikar, Attender Prof . M.B. , M.A. M.Phil Shri. S. S. Bongarde, Attender Shri. C.V. Menasagi, Peon Political Science Dept Smt.L.B.Kotagi, Peon Prof (Smt). P. N. Munavalli, M.A,L.L.B Prof. M. L. Patil, M.A. M.Phil, L.L.B Technical Staff. Economics Dept Shri.Raja.H.Banda Dipl in H.T Prof Smt AK Math M.A M.Phil (Deputed under FDP) Prof. S.N.Murashilli, M.A. Prof. I. B . Patil, M.A Home Science Dept Prof. Veena Tirlapur M .Sc Library Dept Shri.Gundappa.Nayak M.LISc

K. L. E. Society’s ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, Gadag – Betgeri The renowned KLE’S Arts and Commerce College located at Gadag- was established in 1985 with the efforts of the Akkana Balaga (Local Ladies Association) and the blessings of the pontiff Jagadguru Tontadarya Math Gadag. When started, it was Women’s Arts College, the only college meant for women in Gadag District. Initially the college was permanently affiliated to Karnatak University Dharwad and later in 2004 with the launching of Women’s University at Bijapur, the affiliation automatically got transferred to Karanatak State Women’s University Bijapur. In the mean while the college came under the fold of UGC’s 2 (f) and 12(B) in 2003. The college was re-accredited with “B” Grade by NAAC in 2010. Due to several reasons the management decided to introduce co-education College and accordingly got the permission of Karanataka State Government approval and affiliation of Karanataka University Dharwad in the year 2011. The college boasts of having unique building with state of art facilities both in academic and non-academic spheres. Now the college is going for 3rd Cycle of accreditation with revitalized Vision, Mission and Goals. WORKING HOURS: Classes : 9:00 am to 5-00 pm Office : 10-30 am to 5-30 pm Library : 10-00 am to 5-00 pm COURSES The College imparts education in Arts and Commerce courses for under- graduate students leading to the award of B.A and B.com. Degrees by Karnatak University, Dharwad. ELIGIBITY: B.A 1 Semester The students who have passed PUC II year / JOC / equivalent courses.

B.Com 1 Semester: The students who have passed PUC II year / JOC or equivalent Courses. Assessment of Students Performance: In addition to the University examination and evaluation, the college has designed the assessment of students’ performance in both academic and non academic fields. This method aims at enabling the student to prepare for future challenges. The methodology of assessment includes conducting Periodical Tests, Seminars, Group Discussions, Projects, Home Assignments and participation in Collegiate and Inter-collegiate competitions.

BA (Semester Scheme) I - VI semester a) Group –I Language: 1. English 2. Kannada/Hindi. b) Group-II - Choose any one Group 1 2 3 1. Kannada / Home Science / English, History, Sociology 2. Kannada / Home Science / English, Political Science, Economics 3. History, Political Science, Sociology 4. History , Sociology, Economics

c) Group –III First Semester : Indian Constitution Second Semester :Human Rights and Environment Studies. Third Semester : Personality Development and Communication Skill Fourth Semester :Computer Application

B.Com (Semester Scheme) I - VI semester

First Semester 1. Basic English 2. Kannada /Hindi Core Subjects: 1. Financial Accounting – I 2. Business Environment 3. Managerial Economics-I 4. Principles of Management Compulsory Subject: Indian Constitution Second Semester 1. Basic English 2. Kannada /Hindi 3. Financial Accounting – II 4. Business communication Skills. 5. Managerial Economics-II 6. Entrepreneurship Development and Small Enterprise Management. 7. Fundamental of Computers For Non-Commerce Students 1. Fundamentals of Accounting I and II 2. Fundamentals of Commerce I and II STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES  Bridge Courses are conducted to the students at the entry level.  Remedial courses for SC, ST, Minorities, OBC and slow learners are conducted to bring such students on par with other students.  UGC Sponsored Extension Activities, Activities related to Human Rights, Career Guidance programmes for students are organized in the college.  Enrichment Certificate Courses, Ad-On Courses, Fashion Designing Courses, Handy Craft, English Language Improvement Programme, Campus Interviews are conducted to empower the students.

Library:  The college has an independent, spacious Digital Library with varied and rare collection of more than 17,232 books and various periodicals, journals and news papers on its shelves.  Library acts as a knowledge resource centre. Latest Journals, Periodicals, Books and e-resources are procured to equip the students and faculty with the latest information and knowledge  The library caters to the needs of teachers and students with easy access to books and journals.  The library functions on all days except Sundays and Government holidays between 10 am and 5 pm.  Books on competitive examination and career guidance.  The librarian procures the books as per the recommendations of the faculty,  Facilities like PSL, Book Bank, UGC, and General Books are made available.  All the meritorious and poor students are provided (under PSL) with a set of books till their exams are over.  Book kit provided to meritorious students.  Reprographic and computer facilities are provided to the students and teachers.  E-resources and INFLIBNET Facility are available.  OPAC facilities. Laboratories The college has Home Science Lab and Computer Lab. There are sufficient lab equipments and number of computers with higher end configurations, with latest Software’s and operating systems. There is Central Internet Network facility for the students. Gymkhana and Sports The Gymkhana Department provides facilities in the field of sports and games to the students. It has Multigym, Table Tennis as well as Indoor Games facilities. The interested students are personally supervised and coached by the qualified and experienced Physical Education Director.

Ladies Hostel –Constructed under UGC X Plan. Hostel facility is available for girl students’ N.S.S The N.S.S unit of the college with a capacity to enroll 100 volunteers provides ample opportunities and experiences to the students to involve themselves in various community service programmes. The NSS annual camps are arranged during the mid-term vacation. NCC The NCC Unit of the college is tagged to JT College Wing, which provides opportunities to the desirous students to involve in the various activities YRC The Youth Red Cross unit is there for both male and female students. The unit functions under the guidance of a youth Red Cross Programme Officer. Students involve in the various extension activities, conducted by Youth Red Cross unit. R.R.C Red Ribbon Club conducts AIDS Awareness programmes with financial Assistance of Govt. Students involve in these activities. Career Guidance, Counseling and Student’s Grievance Redressal Cell: Career guidance and counseling on higher education and opportunities to the students is provided by trained staff. There is a student grievance redressal cell which attends to the grievances of the students. The students can submit their grievances either directly to the cell or put them in the suggestion box kept in the office, library and ladies room. Health Care Unit  Management facility of ‘Vaidyashree’ Health Care Facility scheme is provided to staff and students which is voluntary.  A healthy mind in a healthy body’. A team of qualified doctors visit our institution, every month to attend to the health problems of the students, free of charge.  Purified drinking water facility is also provided to the students.

Scholarship and Fee Concession: Several types of scholarships of both Central and State Governments such as Post-metric scholarships, SC/ST scholarship, Defence scholarship, etc. can be availed by the eligible student. They are also eligible to get Institutional Scholarships like students welfare cash prize, Students Aid Fund endowment Cash prizes etc

Parents Teachers Association The association meets twice in an academic year with an objective of further improvement of their wards. It also plans for the institutional development. Alumni Association All the students who pass out from the college become the members of the association. The association meets twice in the year and they constantly work and guide for the progress of the students and the institution. Students Council The students’ activities are classified into Gymkhana department and Cultural Association. Two students from each class are elected as representatives, who in turn elect two secretaries from final year class representatives as Secretaries General. Code of Conduct 1. 75% of attendance to the classes is compulsory for the students, otherwise, such of the students will not be allowed to appear for their annual exams. 2. Wearing of Uniform , badge and carrying identity card, issued by the college, is compulsory 3. Students should be present in their respective class rooms in time. Late comers are not allowed. 4. Students indulging in indiscipline activities / bringing outsiders to the college are strictly prohibited. 5. Students must go o the Library whenever they do not have lecture. 6. Students availing fee concession facility must be prepared to pay entire fees at the end of the academic year if the grant from the government is not received. 7. Gymkhana facility is provided between 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. 8. Ragging is strictly prohibited and punishable offence. Fee Structure CLASS SC/ST FC/FULL FEES BA – I SEM 3031 4950.00 B.A –III & V SEM 2676 4390.00

Note: Rupees 100 extra for Home Science Students

B.COM – I SEM 5031.00 6950.00 B.COM – III & V 3676.00 5390.00 SEM

K. L. E. Society’s ARTS & COMMERCE COLLEGE Gadag – Betgeri – 582 101. Re-Accredited with“B”Grade by NAAC CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 Sl.No SCHEDULED WEEKS PROGRAMMES 01 15th June 2016 Commencement of Admission Process 02 III Week of June I IQAC meeting 03 1st July 2016 Re-opening of the College. 04 1st July 2016 Commencement of B.A & B.Com I,III, V Sem Classes. 05 II Week of July II IQAC meeting 06 II Week of July Commencement of Student Council Election Process. III week of July Formation of Various Associations and Identification of 07 Groups. 08 I Week of August Orientation Programme for B.A and B.Com I sem I week of August Inaugural Function and Commencement of Co-Curricalar 09 and Extra Curricular activities. 10 II Week of August Special Lecture/Programme 11 15th August 2016 Independence Day Celebration 12 IV week of August 1st I.A Test for B.A & B.Com I,III,V Sem. 13 5th September 2016 Teachers Day Celebration. 14 II week of September Literary Association Programme. 15 24th September 2016 N. S S Day Celebration. 16 IV week of September 2nd I A Test for BA and B.Com I III & V Sem. 17 IV Week of September Selection Trails for Athletics. 18 2nd October 2016 Gandhiji & Shastriji Jayanthi Celebration. 19 III week of October Parents and Alumini meeting 20 III week of October Feed back by Students. 21 IV Week of September III IQAC Meeting 22 28th October 2016 Last working Day 23 1st November 2016 Kannada Rajyotsava 24 13th November 2016 KLE Foundation Day Sl.No. SCHEDULED WEEKS PROGRAMMES 01 21st December 2016 Re-Opening Day 02 1st December 2016 AIDS Awareness Day 03 I Week of January Special Lecture/Programme 04 II week of January Commencement of Curricular Activities. 05 II Week of January Special Lecture/Programme. 06 III week of January Commencement of Co-Curricular activities. 07 10th January 2017 Lingaraj Jayanthi. 08 12th January 2017 Vivekananda Jayanthi. 09 26th January 2017 Republic Day Celebration. 10 IV week of February 2017 1st I.A Test for B.A & B.Com II,IV,VI Sem. 11 II week of February Special Lecture/Programme/workshop 12 8th March 2016 Women’s Day Celebration 13 II week of March Indoor Games. 14 III week of March Study Visits 15 IV week of March Parents and Alumini Meet 16 I week of April 2nd I A Test for B.A & B.Com II,IV,VI Sem. 17 II week of April Feedback by Students III week of April Valedictory Function and Fare well Function to B.A & 18 B.Com Final year Students. 19 III week of April IV IQAC meeting. 20 21st April 2016 Last working Day.

Folk Tribal Dance by our students at University Youth Festival.

Mr.Kanakappa.Donni National Player in Cross Country receiving the award.

Shri.Prasannakumar.Deputy Commissioner guiding the students on the occasion of Workshop on Solving Question papers for P.U II Students.

Dr.Srimathi. NMKRV College Bangalore delivering speech in the workshop on Gender Sensitization and Women Empowerment.

Blood Donation Camp.

Gymkhana and Library.