Annual Quality Assurance Report for the Year 2013-14

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Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC for the period of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 Part € A 1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution North Maharashtra University

1.2 Address Line 1 Umavi Nagar

Address Line 2 P.B. No. 80

City/Town JALGAON

State Maharashtra

Pin Code 425001

Institution e-mail address [email protected]

Contact Nos. (0257)2257221, 2257222

Name of the Head of the Institution: Prof. Sudhir U. Meshram

Tel. No. with STD Code: (0257) 2258201

Mobile: 09823074734, 09423185071

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Prof. S.T. Ingle

Mobile: 09421566793

IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID MHUNGN10022

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC-47/RAR/17 dated 29 January, 2009

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1.5 Website address: www.nmu.ac.in

Web-link of the AQAR: http://nmu.ac.in/Portals/0/IQAC/AQAReport2013-14.pdf

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. Year of Validity Cycle Grade CGPA No. Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle Four Star - 2001 2009 2 2nd Cycle B 2.88 2009 2014 SSR submitted on - 3 3rd Cycle - 29.09.2014

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : 09.05.2006

1.8 AQAR for the year 2013-14

1.9 Details of the previous year•s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC.

i. AQAR - 2008-09 : 08/06/2010 ii. AQAR € 2009-10 : 07/07/2011 iii. AQAR € 2010-11 : 22/08/2012 iv. AQAR € 2011-12 : 24/12/2012 v. AQAR € 2012-13 : 24/12/2013 1.10 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 -

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1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts  Science  Commerce  Law  PEI (Phys Edu)  √ √ √ √ √ TEI (Edu)  Engineering  Health Science  Management  √ √ √ √

Others (Specify) Mental, Moral and Social Sciences; Fine Arts

1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Not Applicable

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University State Govt.

University with Potential for Excellence - UGC-CPE -

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE - -

UGC-Special Assistance Programme  DST-FIST 

UGC-Innovative PG programmes  World Bank-  MHRD-TEQIP UGC-COP Programmes - 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 07 2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 08

2.3 No. of students 01

2.4 No. of Management representatives 01

2.5 No. of Alumni 01

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and 02 community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 03

2.8 No. of other External Experts 01

2.9 Total No. of members 24

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2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 09 12/12/2013 14/12/2013 05/03/2014 07/03/2014 10/04/2014 07/05/2014 09/05/2014 28/05/2014 16/06/2014

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 09

Faculty 06 Non-Teaching Staff 03 Alumni - Others -

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No  If yes, mention the amount -

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. - International - National - State - Institution Level -

(ii) Themes -

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC : The significant contributions made by IQAC to institutionalize quality assurance strategies and processes are highlighted below:

i. The IQAC has created the benchmarks for institutional quality enhancement. ii. The IQAC has supported the University•s initiative of the constitution of Quality Monitoring Committees for campus and District-wise Committees for affiliated colleges. iii. The IQAC promoted the suggestions made by Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) under ‚Think Tank• theme in respect of Institutional Quality. iv. The IQAC has supported BCUD in implementation of new UGC guidelines in relation to Ph.D. programme which has resulted in improvement of the quality of research and Ph.D. thesis. v. University, at the behest of IQAC, has established Patent Cell and University Industry Interaction Cell for the submission of patents and knowhow technology by faculty and stakeholders and promotion of transfer of technology to interested industries/organizations and common masses as well.

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vi. The IQAC supported CTPC in promoting the campus recruitment programme for placement of final year students in different reputed industries, soft skill development activities and industrial training of pre-final year students of various faculties of the campus and affiliated colleges.

vii. The IQAC has coordinated the formulation and implementation of Choice Based Credit System and Audit Courses as per UGC Notification at University Schools/Institute. viii. The IQAC along with various Schools/Institute/Examination Section have analysed the results of various examinations, calculated transition rates and accordingly made suggestions for the improvement of academic standards. ix. The IQAC encouraged the Schools/Institute to obtain feedback from students, alumni, parents and industry experts on various academic aspects.

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

To develop collaborative linkages with Accordingly, 09 MoUs/ linkages have been overseas Universities/institutes, National signed by University. Organizations and Industries for teaching and research. To implement 7 point CGPA scale, Choice The University is implementing Choice Based Credit System and Audit Courses as Based Credit System from the academic per UGC•s Notification to all academic year 2014-15. programmes of the Schools/Institute. To design the courses as per the requirement of Establishment of University Skill Based local as well as national industries**. Vocational Training Center and introduction of 18 SSI oriented skill based training certificate courses of 2 (theory) and 4 (practical) week duration. * Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. Annexure-I

** Attached the joint study report of SSIs in Jalgaon MIDC: An empirical study with measures of Problems faced. Annexure-II

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes  No -

Management Senate Academic Council  - - Provide the details of the action taken

The contents of AQAR are approved by the Management Council.

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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 Level of the programmes added / Career existing self-financing Programme added during the Oriented Programmes programmes year programmes PhD 37 - - - PG 62 - 15 13 UG 11 - 04 05 PG Diploma - - - - Advanced Diploma - - - - Diploma 01 - - 01 Certificate 03 01 - 01 Other (Integrated 01 - 01 01 Master) Total 115 01 20 03 Interdisciplinary 12 - 09 12 Innovative 02 - - 02

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Elective option (ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes Semester 74 Trimester - Annual -

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

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

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure. Annexure-III

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

i) The syllabus has been redefined with incorporation of CGPA system in tune with concept and suggestions of UGC, AICTE and NAAC. ii) The electives have been introduced along with core courses.

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iii) The contents of NET/SET/GATE syllabi have been incorporated while restructuring the existing curricula. iv) The job potential of the particular programme has been included at the end of every course ensuring employability through curriculum designing and development.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

 01 - Digital Knowledge Centre has been established, a browsing centre with 30 nodes, is in operation.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Total Asst. Associate Professors Others 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Professors Professors 106 50 14 37 05

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 70

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Asst. Associate Professors Others Total Recruited (R) and Professors Professors R V R V R V R V R V Vacant (V) during the 01 02 01 03 02 00 55 02 59 07 year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 74 05 55

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

International State No. of Faculty National level level level Attended 32 120 30 Seminars/Presented 85 151 12 WorkshopspapersResource 14 72 18 Persons

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: i. Adopted innovative teaching methods with ICT enabled teaching aids like € LCD projector, LED TV, Smart Board to illustrate the concept effectively and interactively. The tutorial sheets, home assignments and lecture notes are circulated to the students directly. ii. Organization of workshops and training courses on specific topics for better understanding of the student. iii. Use of simulation exercises and interactive programmes for practical by some of the schools on the campus. iv. To understand the working culture of the industrial sector and get field exposure, the School/Institute of the University have organized field trips, study excursions and industrial tours of pre-final and final year students to different industries, national institutions and research organizations.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year 214

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

i) Digital Examination Paper Delivery System (DEPDS). ii) Multiple Choice Question System. iii) Double Evaluation System. iv) Online Examination for MBA distance course.

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 28 106 106 restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 80 %

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Total no. Division Title of the Programme of students appeared Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % M.Sc. (Microbiology) 30 16.67 - 36.67 06.67 10.00 M.Sc. (Biochemistry) 29 03.45 06.90 27.59 20.69 10.34 M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 28 03.57 35.71 39.29 - - M.Sc. Chemistry (Polymer 20 10.00 30.00 55.00 - - Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Pesticides and 4 - 05.00 75.00 - - Agrochemicals). M.Sc. Chemistry 19 10.53 05.26 47.37 15.79 05.26 (Industrial Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic 26 26.90 38.50 15.40 11.54 - Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical 9 - 22.20 55.60 - 11.10 Chemistry) M.Sc. Chemistry 19 15.79 36.84 31.58 05.26 03.06 (Analytical Chemistry) M. Sc. Mathematics (Computational 63 19.05 11.11 14.29 01.59 01.59 Mathematics) M.Sc. Statistics (Industrial 43 02.33 18.60 16.28 13.95 11.63 Statistics) B.Sc. (Actuarial Science) 5 20.00 20.00 40.00 - 20.00 M. Sc. Physics (Materials 42 04.76 07.14 14.29 - - Science) M. Sc. Physics (Energy 38 02.63 - 10.53 07.89 18.42 Studies) M. Sc. Electronics 26 - 03.85 11.54 23.08 03.85 M. Tech. (VLSI 17 - - - 05.88 17.65 Technology) M.Sc. (Computer Science) 62 - 16.13 24.19 32.26 11.29 M.Sc.(Information 66 03.03 03.03 06.06 15.15 03.03 Technology)

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M.C.A. 130 03.08 04.62 10.77 07.69 - M. Sc.(Environmental 7 42.86 14.29 42.86 - - Sciences) M. Sc.(Applied Geology) 14 50.00 21.43 14.29 14.29 - M.A./M. Sc.(Applied 19 05.26 36.48 26.32 - - Geography) M.Tech. (Environmental 29 06.90 13.79 13.79 - - Science and Technology) M.A. (English) 25 - 14.00 03.00 - 85.00 M.A. (Hindi) 10 - 02.00 05.00 - 70.00 M.A. (Marathi) 20 - 07.00 09.00 04.00 100.00 M.A. Music (Tabla) 15 01.00 03.00 06.00 - 66.60 M.A. (Defense & Strategic 14 07.00 04.00 02.00 -- 92.80 Studies) M.A. (Political Science) 10 01.00 07.00 01.00 -- 90.00 M.A. (Economics) 8 - 02.00 04.00 -- 75.00 M.A. (Sociology) 11 -- 04.00 04.00 -- 72.73 M.A. (History) 15 -- 03.00 07.00 03.00 86.67 M.A. (Dr. Ambedkar 06 -- 03.00 01.00 -- 66.67 Thoughts) M.B.A. (Master of 120 21.00 25.00 17.00 35.00 81.60 Business Admin.) B.B.M. (Bachelor of 135 03.00 35.00 50.00 - 65.00 Business Management) B. Tech. (Chemical 53 04.00 17.00 27.00 03.00 -- Engineering) B. Tech. (Paint 13 07.69 38.40 38.46 15.38 - Technology) B. Tech. (Oil, Fats and 11 - 18.18 63.64 18.18 - Waxes Technology) B. Tech. (Plastic 13 - 38.46 46.15 15.38 - Technology) B. Tech. (Food 13 - 15.30 46.15 23.08 - Technology) M. Tech. (Chemical 19 10.53 52.60 15.8 5.26 - Engineering) M. Tech. (Polymer 18 16.67 61.11 21.22 - - Technology) M. Tech. (Oil, Oleochemicals and 9 11.11 33.33 33.33 - - Surfactant Technology) M. Tech. (Nano-Science 12 41.67 33.30 16.67 - - and Technology) M. Tech. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry and 16 12.50 81.25 - - - Technology) M. Tech. (Food and 19 - 21.05 73.65 05.26 - Fermentation Technology) M. Tech. (Paint 15 13.33 40.00 40.00 - - Technology)

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

i) The IQAC has ensured that the learning be made students centric by promoting the involvement of students in overall process of teaching-learning and extension. ii) Based on the analysis of feedback from stakeholders, necessary modifications in syllabus (i.e. incorporation of emerging trends given by industry persons, increase in soft skill contents based on interaction with alumni) have been incorporated. iii) To understand the working culture of the industrial sector and get field exposure, the School/Institute of the University have organized field trips, study excursions and industrial tours. iv) Implementation of Finishing School concept. v) ICT based teaching and learning has been promoted through the use of Smart Classroom.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development:

Number of faculty Faculty / Staff Development Programmes benefitted Refresher courses 10 UGC € Faculty Improvement Programme/QIP 01 HRD programmes -- Orientation programmes 07 Faculty exchange programme - Staff training conducted by the university -- Staff training conducted by other institutions 128 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 22 Others € PDF 02

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 299 10 -- -- Technical Staff 135 ------

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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

 In majority of PG programmes, a course in either semester III and/or IV has been devoted to project work to inculcate independent thinking, scientific attitude and analytical abilities among the students. For B. Tech., M.Sc. (Computer Science), M.Sc. (Information Technology) and M.C.A. programmes, one semester is devoted for project work. For M.Tech. one year is dedicated for project work.  Excellent research laboratories and instrumentation facilities have been developed in the Schools/Institute in their respective thrust areas/subjects.  Providing access to the research infrastructure for execution of project work.  University has been regularly conducting UGC and other funding agencies sponsored Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences for research scholars and faculty.  In tune with UGC•s regulation-2009, a compulsory module on research methodology has been introduced in the course work for all Ph.D. programmes.  Support of industry for execution of research projects of PG students.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 44 55 19 26 Outlay in `. in Lakhs 559.71 385.10 353.18 -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 11 43 40* 76 Outlay in `. in Lakhs 15.83 108.40 101.91 -

* UGC/VCRMS/TEQIP.

3.4 Details on research publications:

International National Others Peer Review Journals 191 65 - Non-Peer Review Journals 05 71 - e-Journals 08 10 -- Conference proceedings 13 25 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 0.054-07.837 Average 1.862 h-index 1-19 Nos. in SCOPUS 17

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3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Total grant Duration Name of the Received Nature of the Project Sanctioned Year funding Agency (`. in Lakhs) UGC 41.426 DBT 96.15 2 to 3 Major projects ICSSR 15.50 60-80% Years CSIR 22.29 AICTE 09.00 Minor Projects 02 Years UGC 2.00 80% 2 to 3 Interdisciplinary Projects DST 177.92 60-80% Years 2 to 3 Industry sponsored Nil -- -- Years Projects sponsored by the 2 Years VCRMS 4.8 -- University/College Students research projects ------(other than compulsory by the University) MHRD-Seed Any other(Specify) TEQIP 2 Years 88.00 100% Money Total -- -- 455.086 --

* VCRMS- Vice-Chancellor•s Research Motivation Scheme

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 21 Chapters in Edited Books 20

ii) Without ISBN No. 06

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST 05 06 -

DPE -- DBT Scheme/funds 01

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy `. 53.36 Lakhs

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution:

Level International National State University College Number 02 28 ------Sponsoring UGC/ DST/ UGC/DST/ ------agencies DBT/Univ. DBT/Univ.

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3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 40

3.13 No. of collaborations International 06 National 06 Any other --

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 12 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency `. 4.55 Crores From Management of University `. 11.00 Crores

Total `. 15.55 Crores

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent Number Applied 03 National Granted 02 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 13 01 10 02 - - -

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 786 (Campus + Affiliated Colleges + Others) who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 1702 (Campus + Other Recognized Centers)

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 121 (Campus + Other Recognized Centers) 3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF 81 SRF 05 Project Fellows 37 Any other 29 3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 7343 State level 02

National level International level -- -- 3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: University level 26 State level 543

National level 103 International level -

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3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level -- State level 02

National level -- International level -- 3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level 09 State level --

National level 0 5 International level -- 3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum 10 College forum 21

NCC -- NSS 91 Any other 04 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility. The University has organized following extension activities to discharge its institutional social responsibility: i. The Department of Students Welfare organizes community outreach activities (Rain Water Harvesting, Heritage Consciousness etc.) through the N.S.S. activities. ii. The Community College is supportive for speeding-up the organization of community outreach programmes. iv. The Lab to Land programme imparts training, consultancy and supply of quality biotech inputs to marginalized farmers for improving yield and productivity. Total 04 Farmers• workshops (July 23-26, 2013, December 2-5, 2013, January 8-11, 2014 and February 17-20, 2014) and 05 actual know-how training programmes of four days for men and women separately were organized in rural and tribal areas of NMU jurisdiction. v. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has organized a workshop on water quality management and participated in the Total Sanitary Campaign. vi. Conducted parallel sessions of conferences/workshops/seminars in rural and tribal areas within University jurisdiction. vii. Popularizing science in the remote rural and tribal areas to boost the scientific viewpoint among students through Mobile Science Exhibition Unit (Van). viii. Women•s Studies Center organized a conference on Violence against Women: Security and Law on January 28-29, 2014 to discuss and highlight issues of violence, legal provisions and gender sensitization. In all 200 delegates participated in the conference. Mrs. Meera Borwankar, IPS was the key note speaker and the chief guest of the inauguration function of the conference. ix. The University invited the Sarpanch, Police Patil and farmers of Lab to Land Programme for various functions including Convocation Ceremony of the University. x. Establishment of Red Cross Life Saver Club. * * * * * *

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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources: 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Source of Facilities Existing Newly created Total Fund 660 660 Campus area -- -- Acres Acres -- 84 Class rooms 84 UGC & Univ. UGC-SAP 102 -- 102 Laboratories DST-FIST Univ. 12 -- 12 Seminar Halls UGC & Univ.

No. of important equipment 48 UGC/DST purchased (ƒ 1-0 lakh) 208 306 50 TEQIP during the current year. Value of the equipment 90.00 UGC/DST purchased during the year -- -- 248.00 TEQIP (`. in Lakhs) VVIP Guest House, CTPC, DKC, Parking Zone, 400 meter running track at KVK, Renovation of the Others -- Univ./ UGC -- building of Mahatma Gandhi Tatwadnyan Kendra, Pratap Shashwat Adhunik Sheti Kendra etc. 4.2 Computerization of administration and library  Library automation: The Library automation is achieved using the Library automation solution provided by INFLIBNET Center, Ahmedabad i.e. SOUL 2.0. The modules like - i) Acquisition ii) Catalogue iii) Circulation iv) OPAC and v) Administration are operational in the Library. It also has a CD ROM, reference, and referral and inter library loan facilities.  Institutional Repository: The Library is planning to prepare Institutional Repository with reference to the Research Papers published by University Faculty, University Question Papers and syllabus of various courses.  Tablets have been provided to MC members, Deans and Directors of the Schools/Institute.

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 LAN facility: LAN connectivity is maintained through OFC (optical fibre cable) and UTP cable to nine Schools/Institute, Library and administrative building on the campus. Expansion of LAN of 70 nodes at DKC. Expansion of LAN to Hostels, some Schools, Guest House, Health Center and Sports Complex is in progress under NME-ICT project of MHRD, Government of India. The 1 Gbps connectivity under NKN (National Knowledge Network) Project of MHRD has been established on the campus.  Number of nodes/computers with internet facility: Total 600+ nodes are available with internet connectivity. Besides this, 450+ nodes are being added in the network shortly under National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT) project.  Any other: Biometric time attendance system. Surveillance system on CCTV and DVR.

4.3 Library services: (` in lakhs):

Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text/Reference Books 94761 600.00 4732 67.98 99493 667.98 Reference Books ------e-Books -- 1696 31.86 1696 31.86 Journals 174 Yearly - - 174 Yearly Subscription Subscription

e-Journals 33000 INFLIBNET 1437 30.60 34437 30.60+ INFLIBNET Digital Database -- 01 - 01 -- CD & Video 200 - - 200 -- Others (specify) Book Bank Scheme 2268 ------2268 -- Back Volumes 6266 ------6266 -- Thesis 3793 ------3793 --

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Brows- Total Computer Computer Depart Others Internet ing Office Computers Labs Centres -ments Wifi Centres Lan 1 Gbps Existing 850 18 01 02 13 40 01 2 Mbps Added 132 05 00 01 00 01 01 -- 1 Gbps Total 982 23 02 02 14 41 01 2 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.) i) 02 Training programmes on e-suvidha for teaching and non-teaching staff. ii) 02 Mock trials for Digital Examination Paper Delivery System to all Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Education and Law College.

iii) AISHE training work for the non-teaching staff of the affiliated colleges. iv) Training on access to e-resources of the library to all students of campus.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance `. in lakhs :

i) ICT Rs. 10.50 Lakhs

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities `. 52.27 Lakhs

iii) Equipment `. 25.02 Lakhs

iv) Others `. 10.19 Lakhs

Total : `. 97.98 Lakhs

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

 University Website: The University regularly updates its bilingual website www.nmu.ac.in as a major source of information for the students. A link http://nmu.ac.in/en-us/studentcorner namely ‚Student Corner• is available to provide updated information  Finishing School: This concept has been recently implemented by the University in tune with MHRD- TEQIP norms for overall development of students. Certificate Courses such as Industrial Safety and Management are devised and implemented to provide awareness on safety and security aspects. Students are encouraged to register at courses under MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) which reflects the new trend in higher education. For example, one batch of B. Tech. and M. Tech. students has been registered in the month of January, 2014 for Piping Engineering Online Course floated by IIT Powai. The University website has provided link to NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) which provides e-learning through online Web and Video courses in Engineering, Science and humanities streams.

 e-Suvidha and Student Facilitation Centre (SFC):

The University has launched e-suvidha scheme with the support of MKCL Digital University Portal from the academic year 2007, with the objectives to serve and assist the Schools/Institutes/affiliated colleges and students for getting access to various facilities sitting at home/college using internet from any part of the world. The scheme enables students/Schools/Institute/affiliated colleges to interact with the University to get timely access to valuable information regarding various courses, admission process, scholarships, examination results etc. at a single click.  Student Helpline:

The Students' Helpline is the initiative undertaken by the University to address academic/non-academic problems/suggestions of the students studying in the various Schools/Institutes/affiliated Colleges of the university. a) The students/stakeholders can directly approach the Vice-Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor•s helpline ([email protected]) to solve their grievances. b) The following helpline telephone numbers have been provided under SFC : +91-0257-2258418, +91-0257-2257336, +91-0257-2257338 and University Enquiry Number - +91-0257-2257250. 5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

The Board of Colleges and University Development (BCUD) has conducted the study of incremental academic growth of students from disadvantaged section of society on behalf of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the University. The outcome of this study conducted over last five years is as under :-

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The overall percentage of female students enrolled was 39.67%, 43.71%, 43.00% and 43.10% during the academic years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13. The overall increase in the enrolment of students from disadvantaged sections society was also observed i.e. 61.90%, 64.66% and 68.75% during the academic years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 as compared with the 59.50% for the academic year 2009-10. Among these, the increase of 26.34%, 28.20% and 30.95% of female students from disadvantaged sections was observed during the academic years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 as compared to 22.75% for the academic year 2009-10. The increase was highest in the case of female students belonging to OBC category i.e. 22.40%, 23.35% and 26.73% during the academic years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 as compared to 18.93% in the academic year 2009-10.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others 749 2039 389 65

(b) No. of students outside the state 38

No % No % Men 17 0.57 Women - -

Last Year(2012-13) This Year (2013-14) Physically Physically General SC ST OBC Total General SC ST OBC Total Challenged Challenged

449 136 48 809 02 1444 521 146 46 770 03 1486

Demand ratio: Constant Dropout %: Nil

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

No. of students beneficiaries 36

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET 15 SET/SLET 10 GATE 12 CAT - IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others - 08 01 16

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance: i. Coaching/guidance schemes and workshops such as - NET/SET, Equal Opportunities Cell, Career and Counselling Cell and Remedial Coaching under UGC•s merged scheme (XI and XII Five Year Plan) have been implemented for the benefit of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and Minority students by the University.

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ii. Central Training and Placement Cell (CTPC) has been established to offer guidance, career counselling and career path identification to the students. iii. The training imparted on study skills, spoken English, personality development, soft skills and career counselling to enrich the personalities of the students and their all-round development under UGC Equal Opportunities Cell especially for SC/ST students every year. iv. Conducted coaching of Competitive Examinations for SC/ST/OBC and Minority students through Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Competitive Examination Training Center of the University. No. of students benefitted 750

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Number of Number of Organizations Students Students Students Visited Participated Placed Placed 481 2500 591 --

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

i. The Women Studies Center has been established by the University and it offers two years post-graduate programme M.A. (Women•s Studies) and three months Certificate Course on „Gender Sensitization for graduate and post-graduate students…to the students and staff members. This Center has organized a conference on € „Violence Against Women… with participation of 200 delegates on January 28, 2014. ii. In addition to this, the N.S.S. Unit of the University also conducts gender sensitization programmes for various stakeholders in the society. iii. Yuvati Sabhas established in all affiliated colleges to bring about gender sensitization. 5.9 Students Activities 5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events:

State/ University level 120 National level 405 International level - 5 No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level 5058 National level 131 International level 01

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

Sports : State/ University level 01 National level 07 International level - 07

Cultural: State/ University level 18 National level 07 International level 01 `

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount students (`. In Lakhs) Financial support from institution 3352 50.18 Financial support from government 1643 350.98 Financial support from other sources 49 4.54 05 Number of students who received Fullbright, Australian Govt., Fellowships International/ National recognitions European Commission Innocentive, USA

5.11 Student organised / initiatives:

Fairs: State/ University level  National level -- International level -- Exhibition: State/ University level  National level -- International level --

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 10

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NIL

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision of the University:

The University strives to seek a balance between access, equity and academic excellence through educational leadership to promote innovation, research, dynamic transformation of community to keep pace with the global scenario.

Mission of the University:

To impart relevant quality higher education to the students, to groom them to be conscious researchers, technologists, professionals and citizens, bearing the torch for disseminating knowledge in masses for suitable socio-economic development of the society.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System:

i. Establishment of Campus-wide Area Network with Internet connectivity of 1 Gbps under NKN (National Knowledge Network) Project of MHRD for e-resource access.  IT Service Management: i. To provide various IT Services on the campus (Website Development/ Maintenance, Software Development, Hardware Maintenance and Network related services), System Analysts, Technical Assistant and Hardware and Network Expert are deployed.

ii. Various online services are provided partly through in house IT developments and partly through Third Party Engagements.

iii. The 1 GBPS connectivity under NKN (National Knowledge Network) Project of MHRD has been established on the campus.

iv. E-library services are managed through the Information Scientists working at Central Library.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The university follows a systematic process in the design and development of the curriculum based on need assessment and feedback from stakeholders.

 The opinions/suggestions received from renowned academia, industrialists and scientists through their formal/informal interactions with faculty members in the seminars/ conferences/workshops on the curricula are taken into consideration while restructuring the curricula.

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 The needs/requirements of stakeholders such as € students, parents and alumni for curriculum upgradation and design are considered. Their Feedback on the existing curricula is regularly obtained and analysed.  Employability is ensured through curriculum designing and development. Majority of the courses offered by the University are innovative, applied and need based. 6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Adopted ‚School Concept• to ensure optimum use of human and other infrastructural resources for teaching, learning and research in interdisciplinary areas.

i. Provided smart-classrooms in all Schools/Institute equipped with LCD projector, LCD TV, digital podium, interactive pad and other accessories.

ii. Well-furnished computer laboratories with Internet connectivity to the students in all Schools/Institute.

iii. Established language laboratories to improve the communication skills, group discussion practices, and phonetics/accent among the students.

iv. Based on Training Needs Analysis (TNA), the faculties are sent for pedagogical programmes under MHRD-TEQIP scheme.

The Academic Council, Faculty, Board of University Teacher Recognition (BUTR) and Board of Studies as per Sections 29, 33, 36 (A) and 37, respectively are the authorities who take review of teaching and learning process of the University. These bodies review the teaching, learning process of Schools/ Institute/affiliated colleges in their meetings and suggest improvements which are communicated by the BCUD office to the concerned for needful action. The Research and Recognition Committee (RRC) evaluates the outline of research work through presentations and personal interviews. This system helps to improve the research quality of the students. 6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

1. Adoption of Semester System for all faculties. 2. Implementation of 60:40 pattern with MCQ based term end examinations. 3. Online appointment of Sr. Supervisors, Flying Squad and Examiners with SMS alert. 4. Moderation of Question Papers at the time of paper setting. 5. Digital Question Paper Delivery System. 6. Online Pre-Ph.D. Entrance Test and Course Work Examination. 7. Implementation of Ordinance to award 02 marks for voluntary blood donar student.

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8. Digitization of permanent result records of all faculties. 9. Live Webcast of Convocation Program. 10. Conducted Online Examination for MBA distance course. 6.3.4 Research and Development

Established research laboratories with modern sophisticated instruments and world class infrastructure in all Schools/Institute on the campus to promote research in basic as well as professional subjects.

i. Encouraged faculty members to write research proposals for the submission of various funding agencies. The faculty members of the University have successfully completed 44 Major and 11 Minor research projects amounting to `. 559.71 Lakhs and `. 15.83 Lakhs, respectively and 55 Major and 43 Minor research projects to the tune of `.385.90 Lakhs and `. 108.40 Lakhs, respectively were sanctioned/ongoing by various Government funding agencies during the year. ii. Encouraged faculty members to file patents with financial support. As a result, 03 patents have been filed and 02 patents have been granted during the year. iii. Financial support for the research projects through Vice-Chancellor•s Research Motivation Scheme (VCRM S) to the young faculty members. In all 33 project have been sanctioned under this scheme. iv. The seed money grants was provided to 22 teachers from UICT under MHRD- TEQIP scheme. v. Encouraging faculty members to attend and/or organize seminars/ conferences/workshops as well as to present research papers in National/ International conferences. vi. Awarding Research and Development Award every year on the University Foundation Day to the faculty members and initiation of awards for best publication and patent acceptance from this year. vii. As a result of these measures, there has been an increase in the quality and quantity of publications of individual teachers.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation The University always ensures and monitors proper planning for adequate availability of physical infrastructure and optimal utilization of its resources through various constituted committees in accordance with the Master Plan. The University has created adequate physical infrastructure and learning resources in all Schools/Institute as well as in the Administrative / Examination Sections which is enhanced year to year with generous financial assistance from University, Central and State Government funding agencies. i. Made available the Virtual Classroom facility through A-view software in the Central Library of the University. ii. Free access to e-journals, e-books, databases, lecture videos and other online resources through INFLIBNET UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium.

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iii. Established DKC in the Library to access e-resources; e-resources: Total 33000+ National/International e-journals, 1696 e-books, 01 Database (J-Gate) and other online resources have been made available through INFLIBNET UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium to help research scholars and faculty members to keep pace with the latest developments in their field of research. iv. Construction of separate 04 hostels for SC/Minority/ST Girls• and ST Boys• students sanctioned by Babu Jagjivan Ram Chhatrawas Yojana of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, and Scheme of Minority Development, Government of Maharashtra and Department of Tribal Development, Government of Maharashtra. v. The infrastructure facilities like - accessible toilets, Ramps, Wheel Chair, Parking and Lifts are provided for the use of differently abled persons to create disabled friendly ambience. vi. The University has signed MoU with INFLIBNET for Shodhgangotri under ETD project.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management The University contributes to human resource development through : i. The training imparted on study skills, spoken English, personality development, soft skills and career counselling to enrich the personalities of the students and their all-round development. ii. The University offers Remedial Coaching and NET/SET Coaching for SC/ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) and Minorities through UGC sponsored scheme. iii. The Equal Opportunities Cell organizes training workshops for SC/ST students. iv. Conducted coaching of Competitive Examinations for SC/ST/OBC and Minority students through Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Competitive Examination Training Center. v. Deputation of faculty members for participation in orientation/refresher courses/training programmes. vi. The best teacher, best researcher, best principal, best non-teaching staff of University/affiliated colleges and best college are felicitated on the occasion of Foundation Day of University every year. vii. Procurement of software for reading of e-resources for blind students. 6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment The University publishes the advertisements for teaching posts at National level to attract eminent faculty. The accommodation facility is provided on priority basis on the campus. The career advancement scheme is implemented regularly to retain the eminent faculty. The University also encourages retired professors to apply under the UGC•s scheme of Professor Emeritus. The faculty with high quality academics of other Universities are invited after retirement as a Visiting Professor under UGC•s Scheme.

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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration i. Established a University-Industry Interaction Cell (Lab to Industry) for the collaboration and interaction with various industries in nearby areas in terms of transfer of laboratory research, innovative ideas, scale up processes, technology up-gradation etc.

ii. This Cell has organized University-Industry Interaction Summit at Aurangabad on February 16, 2013 and a second meeting on August 10, 2013 with industrialists at University. The industrialists make suggestions regarding starting of relevant courses required for industry and modification of existing curricula. The University is shortly planning the organization of second meet at National level.

iii. Established CTPC for on-job training and campus placement of students in industries.

iv. Signed MoUs and EoI with Local/National industries for the interactions with the experts and eminent personalities of various industries.

6.3.9 Admission of Students i. The university have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international students. Established Foreign Student Cell to guide the foreign students for taking the admission and to solve their administrative problems. The quota of 02 seats over and above of research guide is allowed for foreign students in all faculties. They are also exempted from Pre-Ph.D. Entrance Test for the registration to Ph.D. programmes.

ii. The University ensures wide publicity and transparency to process of admission to its various courses by: a. publishing Admission Notification in Local/State newspapers. b. circulating Admission Notifications along with Information Brochure to the Schools/affiliated colleges/recognized institutes. c. uploading the Admission Notifications with programme details (intake capacity, fees structure etc.), application form, eligibility criteria, reservation policy, mode of selection, important dates with reference to various stages of admission etc. on the University website i.e. www.nmu.ac.in.

Process of admission:  The University conducted the admission process for various UG/PG programmes (other than MCA, MBA, M.Ed., M.A. and M. Tech.) in Schools and some P.G. Programmes under Science Faculty in the affiliated colleges during the month of June/July, 2013 through the ONLINE admission portal/link.

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 The admissions to M. Tech. Programmes are made on the basis of percentile GATE score merit list. Second Merit List for vacant seats of M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) is prepared by DTE, Mumbai on the basis of performance in the Entrance Test conducted by them. The vacant seats for remaining eight M. Tech. branches are filled on the basis of combined performance at Entrance Test and personal interviews conducted by the concerned Schools/Institute of the University.  The State Government Reservation Policy is strictly followed during the admission. Teaching Yes 6.4 Welfare schemes for Non-teaching Yes Students Yes

6.5 Total corpus fund generated ` 1675.25 lakhs

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 No NIL No NIL Administrative No NIL No NIL

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? The appointment of Examiners, Paper Setters, Moderators, Practical Examiners, Flying Squads, Senior Supervisors etc. are made through online mode. a. Online payment gateway facility is made available for the students. b. All the reports (Pre-filled Examination Forms, Online Inward Report for Examination Blank Mark-list for conducting of examinations, Hall Ticket, Students name list, student seat summary, attendance certificate etc.) are made online in each end user login. c. Online distribution of Question Papers for Pharmacy and Engineering Faculties examination since March 2013 and for Education, Law and M.B.A. from October 2013. For examinations in November/December 2013, online delivery of 844 question papers is accomplished successfully. d. Implementation of 60:40 pattern with MCQ based term end examinations.

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

i. The University provides academic and administrative leadership to its affiliated colleges through the Board of Colleges and University Development (BCUD).

ii. The rules and guidelines for affiliation, governance, academic audit of affiliated colleges/institutions are framed by the BCUD with the approval of various authorities.

iii. The BCUD plans, guides, co-ordinates and monitors UG/PG/Ph.D. programmes and development of affiliated colleges/institutes.

iv. It prepares short-term and long-term perspective plans for the affiliated colleges in accordance with the State and National Educational Policy.

v. The Board ensures that the decisions regarding these plans are duly processed and implemented through concerned officers and relevant authorities/bodies/ committee.

vi. The information regarding various developmental schemes of UGC and other funding agencies is given to the Principals of the affiliated colleges through the circulars and meetings and guidance is given to prepare and submit the proposals.

vii. The University regularly organizes meetings with Principals of the affiliated colleges to guide regarding academic plans, reforms in examination system and developmental schemes of UGC. The University also encourages and advises the affiliated colleges to offer new courses in the emerging areas.

viii. The University has imparted partial decentralization regarding examination system, for example, the first year degree course examinations (except Engineering and Pharmaceutical courses) are conducted by the affiliated colleges and the results are also prepared/declared by them.

ix. The academic and administrative leadership of the University encourages its affiliated colleges/institutions to take autonomous status. As a result, the Government Engineering College, Jalgaon has been granted autonomous status by the Government of Maharashtra and UGC, New Delhi.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association:

Every School/Institute has its own Alumni Association to maintain a close liaison with alumni on regular basis. The Alumni meets are regularly organized every year to increase interactions between the past and present students and offer guidance to present students on regular basis. i. The University Institute of Chemical Technology through its registered Alumni Association € UICT Past Students Association (UPSA) (No. F/6815) has organized 10th annual meet on February16, 2014 at Thane.

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ii. The students of our university have reached top positions in various industries and academia by their hard work and dedication. The Central Training and Placement Cell (CTPC) receives the information and seeks the supports from alumni in facilitating placement of present students.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent € Teacher Association

Some of the schools conduct Parent-Teacher meeting once in a year. The views/feedback obtained during interactions with parents are taken into consideration while designing/upgradation of curricula. 6.13 Development programmes for support staff

i. The University has organized a training programme for the Finance Officers of the Universities all over India in collaboration with NEUPA, New Delhi during September 21-27, 2013. ii. University nominated the non-teaching staff to the development programmes organized by Academic Staff College, University of Pune, Pune for promotion of technology-driven administrative functioning. Total 285 non-teaching staff have participated in 28 development programmes. iii. The non-teaching staff is also included in the organization of research festival ‚Avishkar• and for grants of projects under VCRMS. iv. The best non-teaching staff of University/affiliated colleges are felicitated on the occasion of Foundation Day of University every year.

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

The University has covered 264 acres of land out of 660 acres (i.e. 40% of its total land) under horticulture, plantation, gardens, check dams and ridges. There are around 2.0 Lakhs trees/plants on the campus which has enhanced the green beauty and providing conducive environment for teaching and learning. Some of these plants have commercial value such as € Teak (Tectona grandis), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Sisoo (Dalbergia sissoo), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Peltophorum (Peltophorum africunum), Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) and Pipal Tree (Ficus religiosa). In addition to this, each school/institute has dedicated a group of students who take care of plantation around schools/institute under the watchful supervision of teachers. Environmental consciousness amongst the students is created through the participation in various eco- friendly initiatives (Plantation, Check Dam, Save Snakes, Water and Energy Conservation, awareness about Medicinal and Botanical Plants etc.). The campus is rich in biodiversity (i.e. variety of birds, Peacocks, Rabbits, Snakes, Insects etc.) as a result of protection rendered by University. Around 69 bunds (Small Bandharas) and 02 Check Dams have been constructed to practice watershed management and water harvesting. * * * * * *

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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. i. e-Governance: The University is fast moving towards becoming a paperless University. The agendas and the notices of all meetings, academic programmes are sent via e- mail. The daily programme of the Vice-Chancellor is communicated to all stakeholders every day by SMS. ii. Tribal Academy : The Eklavya Training Center, Nandurbar (Satellite Center of the University) provides guidance and overall development of tribal students. Under the recent initiative of the University - namely Tribal Academy, the six centers (social development, vocational education, promotion of indigenous knowledge, tribal governance, culture and sports and physical and mental health of tribal women) would be established for all-round development of tribal students. A Community College has also been set-up under this initiative. iii. Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) : In all 09 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) have been signed for National/ International collaborations for various subjects. iv. Digital Knowledge Center : A Digital Knowledge Center has been established in the Central Library to access e-resources to search, browse and download any required data needed for the study and research in the Library. v. Virtual Classroom Facility: The University has created Virtual Classroom facility through A-view software in the Central Library. vi. Best library user award: The University has instituted best library user award from the year 2013 to instil the values of utilizations of library facilities by the students. vii. Biodiversity Calender:

The University conducted competition for photographs on Biodiversity in University Campus and best photographs are used for publication of Biodiversity Calendar.

viii. Vice-Chancellor•s Research Motivation Scheme:

The University has launched Vice-Chancellor•s Research Motivation Scheme (VCRMS) to fund research projects to the young faculty members/non- teaching staff which act as a stepping stone for them to apply to various funding agencies for major research projects.

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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

The innovations mentioned under 7.1 above, were planned in the beginning of the year and successfully implemented.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution

i) Best Practice in Community Outreach : Lab To Land Programme. ii) Best Practices in Skill Building and Placement : Central Training and Placement Cellƒ (CTPC)

(Annexure – IV (a) and (b)) 7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection  Energy conservation:

i. Planning and construction of Administrative and School Buildings with easy accessibility for natural daylight and ventilation. ii. The faculty members, administrative staff and students are encouraged to use electricity with care. iii. The University is using energy efficient lamps (CFL/LED) and solar water heater to conserve energy and make use of solar energy. iv. Use of star marked gadgets to reduce energy/power consumption. Virtualization of IT equipment to minimize the computer purchases is adopted in some Schools.  Use of renewable energy: i. Initiatives towards use of renewable energy through adequate installation of Solar Street Lights in University campus and Solar Water Heaters in University Guest House and Hostels. ii. Established Bio-gas Plant near the Girls• Hostel. iii. The University is planning to implement Energy Conservation Technology Pilot Project on the campus with the financial support of `. 25.0 lakhs from MEDA, Govt. of Maharashtra. iv. The University has submitted project proposal of 500 kW Grids connected Roof Top Power Generation System to Solar Energy Corporation of India (Government of India Enterprise) under MNRE Pilot scheme for large scale grid connected roof top solar power generation. The estimated cost of this project is `. 5.0 crores. The plant cost will be covered both by Solar Corporation of India and University. The University will support 70% of the total cost and 30% cost will be shared by Solar Corporation of India. The payback period of this system is 5 to 6 years. The expected plant life is 25 years. The advantages of this system are: Generation of environmentally clean energy, consumer becomes generator for his own electricity requirements, reduction in electricity consumption from the grid and feeding excess power to the grid.

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 Water harvesting: The University is located on the bank of river Girna which provides rich source of underground water. Total 04 wells on the campus are utilized to supply water for drinking, laboratory usages and gardening. Rain water from the roof of the buildings is collected and siphoned for re-charging water reservoirs and bore wells on the campus.  Check dam construction: Around 69 Bunds (Bandharas) are constructed on the campus through N.S.S. volunteers to develop watershed and 02 Check Dams have been constructed through special budgetary allocation.  Efforts for Carbon neutrality: The campus is surrounded by numerous hills and is located 8 kms from the main city (between 20o and 21o North latitudes and 74o55• to 76o28•East longitudes, in the northern part of the state, above mean sea level € 208.51 m). The large number of existing plants and plantation on the campus promote carbon neutrality. Hence, the campus is free from carbon emission. Specific plants such as € Karanj (Pongamia sp.) have been planted on 5 acres to support future Biodiesel Programme of University.  Plantation: The N.S.S. Unit of the University as well as the Units of affiliated colleges organize tree plantation and ecological awareness programmes every year on the campus. During the last five years, around 25,247 trees have been planted by NSS volunteers with due support by the Garden Department, students, teaching and administrative staff. Besides this, `. 3.0 Lakhs trees have been planted by student volunteers who are motivated to undertake such programmes on the University campus.  Hazardous waste management: The staff and research students, while undertaking experimental work in different laboratories, take utmost care in minimal generation of hazardous waste. Waste solvents from analysis and synthesis are gathered and purified by distillation for reuse/recycle. The University has prohibited the use of plastics on the campus.  e-waste management: The University donates old computers, monitors, printers to the schools of rural areas/NGO•s/Public libraries to promote ICT tools among school going children.

 Any other

i. The N.S.S. units of the University and Colleges are encouraged to adopt the Gramdattak Yojana and facilitate environment awareness not only amongst the students but also in the villagers. ii. Watershed Management Programmes have been undertaken in different villages of the jurisdiction of North Maharashtra University with financial help and students support.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes  No

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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)  Strengths : i. A legacy of visionary and dynamic leadership. ii. Youthful, motivated and committed teaching and non-teaching staff. iii. Sincere and law abiding students, mostly coming from tribal and rural areas are our assets. iv. Innovative, applied, need based and job oriented academic programmes. v. Wide-ranging and high quality research, enhanced research funding and increased research publications reputed National/International journals with high impact factor and h-index of 29 (Web of Science). vi. Total 09 MoUs signed with various National/International organizations. vii. A Standing Advisory Committee under „Think Tankƒ theme is constituted to enhance the quality and upgradation of knowledge by inviting experts, industrialists and educationists from across India. viii. Fair and error proof examination system is our credo. ix. Digitalized process of efficient online mode of working towards paperless governance. x. Successful in maintaining the campus and affiliated colleges strife-free, healthy with spirit of interaction and mutuality. xi. The only traditional University in the State to implement successfully a community outreach programme namely € Lab to Land Programme. xii. Vast (660 acres), peaceful and pollution free pleasantly green campus with our our cultural heritage studded on several buildings, conducive for teaching learning, research and extension is the campus environment. xiii. Use of ICT tools to bring in efficiency, transparency and credibility in examinations, administration and finance.  Weaknesses : i. Shy students with poor communication skills and lack of adequate exposure by reason of tribal and rural background is our major weaknesses. ii. Acute shortage of additional permanent faculty and thereby reliance on contract and contributory teachers. iii. Insufficient employability opportunities at the local level.  Opportunities : i. Promotion of inclusive growth and development as ours is a rural location with predominantly tribal population. ii. Adoption of new technologies and academic courses to keep pace with changing global trends. iii. Focused, motivated and receptive student community, majority first generation graduate learners. iv. To address local needs keeping a global perspective.

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 Challenges : i. To break bureaucratic red-tape and traditional mind-set of the stakeholders. ii. Formation of transparent and common selection board for recruitment in affiliated colleges. iii. Elevation of the University at par with global standards of learning. 8. Plans of institution for next year: i. Choice based Credit System: Implementation of Choice Based Credit System from the academic year 2014-15 to all the P.G. courses run in all Schools/Institute with inbuilt component of continuous and comprehensive evaluation system (40 % weightage) through various evaluative parameters such as Class Tests, Tutorials, Assignments, Seminars, Review Writing, Projects etc. ii. To finalize the Perspective Plan and Road Map for the development i.e. VISION- 2040 documents after holding wide consultations with all stakeholders. iii. Establishment of University Skill Based Vocational Training Center and introduction of 18 SSI oriented skill based training certificate courses of 2 (theory) and 4 (practical) week duration iv. Establishment of Biodiversity Park on 100 hectares. of land at a cost of `. 8.38 Crores in the University campus for promotion of Eco-tourism, preservation and conservation flora and fauna as well as animal life on the campus. v. Establishment of Solar Energy Park. vi. Construction of buildings of SAIFC for providing excellent sophisticated instrumentation facilities under one roof. vii. Supporting the projects of the teachers from Schools/Institute/affiliated colleges/ Diploma colleges and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) under the grant of Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Mumbai. viii. Construction of Vidyarthi Bhavan, Karmachari Bhavan and Uttamvidya Karmachari Vasahat. ix. There is plan to construct a separate International Students• Hostel on the campus. Besides this, the newly planned Vidyarthi Bhavan will have a separate wing for foreign students.

X. Execution of Perennial Water Supply Scheme.

xi. Completion of construction of extension of buildings of Schools of Life Sciences, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Thoughts and University Institute of Chemical Technology. xi. Construction of sanitary facilities (for male and female) near bus stop and KVK. xii. Purchase of 3D printers. xiii. Procurement of 25 acres of land for tribal academy comprising six centres including community college.

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A Joint Study of University Industry Interaction Cell under VCRMS & TEQIP Scheme North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

Submitted & Prepared by Prof. Preeti Agarwal Prof. R.D. Kulkarni Prof. A. P. Dongre "Teach one Each one and Tree one" The Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprise points out that, SSI Sector in India creates largest employment opportunities for the Indian populace, next only to Agriculture. It has been estimated that 100,000 rupees of investment in fixed assets in the small-scale sector generates employment for four persons. It also plays a major role in India's present export performance. 45%-50% of the Indian Exports is contributed by SSI Sector. Direct exports from the SSI Sector account for nearly 35% of total exports. Being less capital intensive and high labour absorption in nature, SSI sector has made significant contributions to employment generation and also to rural industrialisation. In the onslaught of globalization, small scale industries are facing severe challenges. Competition in the corporate sector as well as mushrooming of multinationals have dismally foreshadowed the small industries. The very survival of these vital forces of the industrial landscape is at stake. The problems like unskilled manpower, inadequate credit assistance, irregular supply of raw material, lack of organised marketing, lack of machinery and equipment, inadequate infrastructure and competition from large-scale units have further hampered the small scale industries. It has become an urgent need of the hour to review the situation and take bold step to rectify the morass which has set in the small scale industry sector. Keeping in mind the state of small scale industry and with the aim of igniting a sense of corporate social responsibility, North Maharashtra University has carried out a survey to investigate the ground realities of small scale industries in Jalgaon MIDC area. This survey is funded through the VCRMS & TEQIP scheme of University Institute of Chemical Technology of the university. The outcome of the survey is very astonishing and will definitely be helpful for revival of the industries and development of entrepreneurship in Jalgaon district. I put on record that, this effort of the university will strengthen the Public Private Partnership in future for improving the skill based Knowledge of students, industry, society and country as a whole.

Prof. Sudhir U. Meshram Vice-Chancellor

1 Objectives of the Study

ØTo identify the challenges and issues being faced by SSIs in Jalgaon District with regards to the financial systems, availability of human resource, availability of raw materials, usage of technology

ØTo Study the Internal and External problems faced by the SSI units in Jalgaon

ØTo identify any other problem associated with the industries

ØDescribe the problems of small scale industries and suggest the remedial measures to deal the problems

2 Year- wise Number of Small Scale Industries Registered with District Industries Centre (DIC)

Classification of Economic Activities of Industries in Jalgaon MIDC

No. of units Total Turnover of Average Registered the clusters Types of Functional investment in between (2012-13) Industries Units (2012-13) Plant & Machinery 2007-2014 In Rs. ( Rs. Lacs) Plastics & Mats 274 84 499305000 1427 Fabrication 120 110 93360000 264 and Engineering Gold Ornaments 58 58 56000000 16 Stone metal 41 32 151250000 222 Ginning 100 81 1387849623 1530 Oil 33 25 905917000 334 Dal Mill 52 50 1668380000 645 Fly ash bricks 26 26 10300000 47 Cement Products 25 25 198550000 110 Source:District Industrial Centre Jalgaon

3 Industries Closed Due to Internal Problems

4 Details of Product wise Closed Unit

5 External Problems Relating to Banks and Other Financial Institutions Leading to Industrial Sickness

16% 8% 36% 22% 18% 0%

6 Issues Regarding Government Support

7 Other External Problems

16% 34% 15% 10% 25% 0%

8 Major Problems Identified with SSI in Jalgaon

Absence of Skilled and efficient Labour Defective System of Supply of Raw Materials Absence of Credit Facility Lack of Machinery and Equipment Existence of some Bogus Small Firms Wrong selection of Location Competition from Large Scale Units Technology and R& D Issues Absence of Organised Marketing Facility

9 Suggestive Remedial Measures

• Effective Planning • Training and Development • Provision of Infrastructural Facilities • Regular Supply of Raw Materials • Adequate Credit Arrangement • Effective Marketing Arrangements • Development of Suitable Machinery • Learn from each other and grow together • Improvement in Techniques of Production and Proper Technology • Partnership with Education Institutions-- Learning from the Shop Floor • The government should conduct detailed surveys of the existing small industries and draws up productive programmes for them. • The government should make necessary arrangement for imparting proper education and training to workers engaged in small-scale units. • It is necessary to further liberalise the rules and practices of banking and other financial institutions supplying credit to small-scale industries so that they can arrange adequate credit required for the purpose. • The government should take adequate measures for the development of infrastructure in terms of roads, electricity, drainage and water supply particularly in the unorganized sector where the small industries are poorly served. • The government should establish effective marketing organisations to remove the comparative disadvantages vis-à-vis large-scale units in the field of marketing. • The small-scale industries should conduct research on the techniques of production and thus tries to improve the technique of production and adopt modern and sophisticated technology in their units. • The entrepreneurs should see that the quality and standard of their output produced be maintained at par with similar product of large units. • The government should take measures in lowering the rates of duty and provide export incentives to small entrepreneurs. • Some skill based, Industry specific, short term Certificate course can be started in collaboration with University and Industries which can be perused by the students along with their regular UG and PG programs. For these courses Industries will take the responsibility of providing on the job training to the aspiring candidates. These Industry ready candidates can then be easily absorbed by the regional Industries, reducing the gap between employer- employability.

10 Following Vocational skill based Certificate courses, introduced in Collaboration with University, JINDA (Jalgaon Industries association) and CMIA (Chamber of Marathwada Industry and Agriculture) for reducing the Employer- employability gap and also creating entrepreneurs in Khandesh region, predominantly dominated by tribal & rural population. 1. Training for General Maintenance 2. Training for Sortex Machines ( required for pulsed Industries) 3. Training for Electrical and Electronics work 4. Short term course for Panel Maintenance 5. Short term course for CNC Maintenance 6. Training for Injection moulding 7. Training for New Product Development 8. Training for the Graduates to work on Quality Assurance 9. Training and Total Quality Management of ISO 9000 certification 10. Training for AGMARK standard. 11. Training program on office Correspondence. 12. Certificate course in Tally and advanced Excel. 13. Certificate course in Inventory Management. 14. Certificate course in Logistics and Supply chain Management. 15. Certificate course in Installation & Maintenance of Drip Irrigation. 16. Certificate course in Tax and Finance 17. Certificate course in Soft Skills *

NB: Duration of the course in majority of the Training programs (in few cases it can be less) would be minimum six weeks, out of which Two weeks shall be allotted for teaching theory concepts and four weeks will be on the job training in respective Industries.

* It will be included in all the proposed Certificate courses.

11 Conclusion

In summary we may say that Small Scale Sector occupies an important position in the industrial structure of Jalgaon District. It is observed that in Jalgaon District, wherein on one hand there is acute problem of unemployment, on the other hand SSI units are facing scarcity of capital and skilled manpower. Small scale enterprises play an important role in employment generation, resource mobilization and utilization, income generation and in helping to promote change in a gradual and phase manner. Thus, if all these measures are implemented in right time and spirit, small-scale industries in Jalgaon District will evolve further and continue their stay in the Indian sustainable viable economy.

Teach one, Each one and Tree one ("TOEOTO'') Lab to Land Lab to Industry Tribal Academy

NORTH MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY Umavinagar, P.B.No.80, Jalgaon (M.S.) - 425001, INDIA Telephone Nos. : 0257-2258428 to 2258438 Fax Nos. : 0257-2258403, 406 www.nmu.ac.in Annual Quality Assurance Report 2013-14 Annexure – III

Feedback Analysis and its Use in Curricular Designing and Development

Feedback on the existing curricula was regularly obtained formally/informally from the stakeholders such as € teachers, academia, industry personnel, students, parents and alumni.

 The University has already developed and implemented students feedback system on various issues related to curriculum, teaching and learning. The feedback on the curriculum is placed in the academic committee meetings of the Schools/Institute for discussion.  The Alumni Association/Meet provides a platform for interactions and discussions about the changes to be brought in the existing curricula.  Teachers both from Schools/Institute of the University and affiliated colleges give feedback on various aspects of syllabi and evaluation process through regularly organized subject workshops. Subject Associations also meet regularly wherein the feedback on the existing syllabus is obtained.  The information/feedback is obtained from the industry personnel during their visit to the University Schools/Institute for conducting campus interviews. The Head of the Department being the Chairman/member of Board of Studies, initiated the necessary steps for accommodating the relevant feedback.  Our faculty are appointed as experts on the Board of Studies, Research and Recognition Committees of different Universities. They constantly incorporate suggestions and expertise in the upgradation of existing curricula.

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Annexure-IV (a)

1. Title of the Practice :Best Practice in Community Outreach : Lab To Land Programme Out of 03 districts under the jurisdiction of the University, 02 districts (i.e. Dhule and Nandurbar) are known for major population under rural and tribal categories. The €Lab to Land Programme• aimed at extending the biotechnological knowledge and services to the tribals and farmers (both men and women), has been the best practice of North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon in €community engagement•. 2. Objectives of the Practice

i. The research conducted in University laboratories and the know-how developed is directly transferred for the benefit of the community to reach the unreached through research inputs. ii. To introduce the use of biofertilizers, biopesticides technology in backward/ remote villages of North Maharashtra region and to disseminate its sustainable know-how and adoption of low cost bio-agricultural products. iii. To introduce rural based economically viable and self-income generation/ Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programmes (ESDP) on biofertilizers/ biopesticide production and conceptualize indigenous cottage industry at rural and tribal areas. iv. To raise the rural/tribal economy and living standard of backward farming community especially weak underprivileged SC and ST and marginal farmers. v. To produce and impart training of eco-friendly agricultural inputs so as to nullify the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 3. The Context

The land holding pattern in India is diverse, wherein, farmers with large holdings are less in number and most of the farmers are either with medium/small/marginal holdings. The farmers belonging to the latter category are either not exposed to latest technology or it is not affordable for them. The €Lab to Land Programme• aims to provide developed biotechnological know-how, training, consultancy and quality inputs for improving productivity and yield. Though the academia on the campus is engaged in doing high quality research in the frontier areas of science and technology, it is believed that our research and technology will make sense, only if, these are applicable in real life at the user•s end. Biotechnology products like biofertilizer and biopesticide are harnessed from renewable energy sources, which are cheaper, sustainable and environment friendly. As the rural and tribal marginal farmers are being benefited by such project through reduced use of chemical fertilizers, it will lead to the ultimate economic goal of €inclusive growth with distributive justice.•

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4. The Practice As per the objectives, an effective demonstration of techno-economic viability of the biofertilizers/biopesticidal technology to the local farmers through dissemination of the know-how, has been undertaken to implement in 19 selected villages from the tehsils of 3 districts in North Maharashtra Region. The villages of Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar districts, thickly dominated by tribal population with low income source, are mostly affected by the natural calamities with a record of famine and drought in several parts and dependence rainfall conditions as the area belongs to the low rainfall area. Survey of these remote areas revealed that (i) the cultivators from tribal village live below the poverty line and away from the main stream/economic developments, (ii) there is acute lack of employment due to meagre industrial growth, (iii) tribal youth preferred to migrate with family to adjoining towns and Gujarat State in a large flux in search of jobs after selling the cultivable land even to private companies, (iv) the agriculture was extensively exploited for cultivation from cash crops from last two decades rendering the land unproductive/saline and (v) the farmers and small land holders cannot afford high cost technology and practices. Overall in above villages, the small and marginal SC/ST as well weaker section cultivators are poor due to low yields from crop farming and following traditional methods due to lack of scientific knowledge or blindly adopting inferior farm practices leading to meagre output from land. On the contrary, black cotton soil in several pockets of this region changed its structure and caused low crop productivity leading to low returns to the farmers. In view of creating awareness of sustainable farming using bio-inputs among the farmers of this region, Hon•ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. S.U. Meshram has conducted 05 workshops on €Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology• for the cultivators in rural and tribal areas of North Maharashtra region.

With the help of Mobile Science Exhibition Unit (Van) the use of science and technology, particularly bio-technology is demonstrated. The booklets circulated during such demonstrations are published in local dialects and the demonstrations are also made in local dialects. Therefore, it becomes easy for the participants to comprehend and appreciate the demonstrations. i. Modern facility for production of biofertilizers and other bio-inputs has been set- up including 50 L capacity automatic bioreactor, shaker, soil testing kit, culture preservation facility etc. ii. Five Farmers Training Programmes have been effectively organized during the year 2013-2014 comprising 74 farmers from the tehsils of University•s jurisdiction having small/marginal lands of various categories.

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List of workshops organized by Hon•ble Vice Chancellor Prof. S.U. Meshram on Sustainable Agricultural Biotechnology under Lab to Land Programme during 2013-14 is given below:

Sr. Date Venue No. 1. 3-6.06.2013 Navapur Tehsil, Nandurbar District (Total 12 marginal farmers & belonging to SC/ST category) 2. 23-26.7.2013 Pimpri, Tehsil, Erandol (Total 20 lady farmers) 3. 02-05.12.2013 Remote areas of Pal in Satpuda ranges (Total 09 farmers including ST farmers) 4. 08-11.01.2014 Bohara, Tehsil Amlner (Total 17 lady farmers) 5. 17-20.02.2014 from Chalisgaon Tehsil (Total 16 young farmers)

5. Evidence of Success The fruits of success would be evident shortly and will have long term impact on the livelihood of tribal and farmers. The success/progress of Lab to Land Programme is intangible which cannot be measured in the physical form. However the feedback given by the participant farmers is an indicator of the success of this project and the efforts of NMU, Jalgaon. These efforts will continue down the years with the same motivation and dedication towards community development. Laboratory research, know-how is to be made relevant to the needs of the society.

6. Problems encountered and resources required: i. Reluctance on the part of farmers to adopt to new technologies. ii. Lack of active support from researchers, field and social workers. iii. Financial support from appropriate funding agencies is expected.

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Annexure-IV(b)

Title of the Practice : Best Practices in Skill Building and Placement : Central Training and Placement Cell‚ (CTPC) 1. Preamble :

The University is committed not only to impart relevant quality higher education and produce conscious researchers, technologists, professionals and citizens, but also to guide and shape the career of the students. The University has established a Central Training and Placement Cell (CTPC) in the year 2013 to realize the above objectives. It plays a vital role in career planning, career-path-identification, goal setting, grooming, mapping, counselling, training and holistic development of the students. The CTPC caters to the placement needs of the students on the campus as well as affiliated colleges. It acts as an interface between the students and the recruiting industries/organizations.

2. The Context The North Maharashtra University was established on 15th August, 1990 and its jurisdiction extends over the three districts of Jalgaon, Dhule and Nandurbar which fall in the rural and tribal belt of Maharashtra. The tribal population of Nandurbar district is 67%, Jalgaon 14% and Dhule 21%. The students on the campus and the affiliated colleges belong to the socially marginalized and economically deprived backgrounds and are mostly first generation degree learners. These students suffer from several inhibitions and lack confidence in comparison to the students of metropolitan areas. In addition to subject knowledge and technical skills, it is imperative to groom our students for employability and future careers. The University provides the fundamental and technical knowledge of the concerned subject, problem analysis, design and development solutions, research aptitude but the need to develop self- confidence, ability to conduct investigations of complex/real life problems, usages of modern technology, soft-skills, ethics, the values of environment sustainability, was realized very strongly. The Schools/Institute/affiliated colleges were already conducting training programmes and recruitment drives at the individual level. But a large number of students were left out or lagged behind in the process. This lacuna was rightly filled by the establishment of a separate Central Training and Placement Cell, with a structured functioning. 3. Structure : Advisory Board for Central Training and Placement Cell:

1. Vice-Chancellor Chairman 2. Director, B.C.U.D. Member Director, 3. Registrar Member 4. School of Physical Member Sciences Director, 5. Director, UICT Member 6. Member School of Life Sciences Director, Director, 7. School of Computer Member 8. School of Environmental Member Sciences and Earth Sciences

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Director, Director, School of Languages 9. Member 10. School of Chemical Member Studies and Research Sciences Center Director, Director, 11. School of Management Member 12. School of Mathematical Member Studies Sciences Director, Director, 13. Member 14. Member School of Education School of Social Sciences Director, Director, 15. Member 16. School of Arts and Member School of Thoughts Humanities Director, Dy. Registrar, 17. Member 18. Member School of Law Vice-Chancellor Office Co- Training and Placement 18. Professor, UICT 20. Secretary ordinator Officer

The CTPC office is located in the main Administrative Building and is provided with the necessary infrastructure:

1. Well-furnished computerized office.

2. A audio-visual hall to conduct pre-placement workshops, training programmes.

3. Round table facility for group discussions.

4. Teleconferencing facility to conduct online interviews (A-View Software).

The office of University-Industry Interaction Cell is located in the close proximity of CTPC for extending major support in terms of liasoning with industries.

4. Objectives of the Practice

The objectives of CTPC in practice are:

i. To assist students to identify their academic and career interests, their short and long-term goals through individual counselling and group sessions. ii. To support the students for placement in reputed industries/organizations through on and off campus placement programmes. iii. To organize special lectures and workshops relating to soft skills, personality development and group discussions to promote leadership styles. iv. To conduct various programmes such as € technical, aptitude and general knowledge tests, resume writing and referral, professional portfolio development, mock interviews/interview techniques, special training for socially backward and tribal students etc.

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5. The Practice: Arranging In-plant Training/Internship for the students: The Internship is the milestone of the student•s academic career. Combined with the information gathered in the classroom, this experience is a substantial way to prepare them for their future employment. The efforts are made for the students to undergo practical training for specific period (4-8 weeks for general students, six months for MCA and B. Tech. students 01 year for M. Tech. students) in multinational/national/ private/ public sector undertakings/government departments, research laboratories/ institutes and academic institutes. Industrial/Professional Tours: In order to understand the working of corporate sector, the CTPC plans and executes visits of students to different industries/organizations located in different regions of India to get right exposure and opportunity for training. Guidance for Higher Studies in India and Abroad: The CTPC provides detailed guidance to the students who wish to make careers in higher education based on up-to-date placement statistics and an envisioned view of future educational and industrial trends. The CTPC invites experts to offer career guidance and organizes the workshops for providing training in this respect. The University has entered into MoU with 05 International Universities for supporting higher studies abroad. Campus Placement: Campus Recruitment Program (CRP) is promoted for the young students aspiring for appropriate placement in government departments, private/public sector undertakings, industries and research/academic institute. The detailed database of organizations interested in recruitment is continuously updated through use of Yellow Pages, Association Members/regional industrial directories, websites of companies etc. For placement, a large number of prospective employers are contacted and promoted at the beginning of academic year to visit the University for CRP annually. In order to achieve excellent placement record, the CTPC gives great deal of emphasis on close interactions with executives of various industrial/ commercial organizations, both at the national and international levels, for strengthening the Industry-Institute interaction. It provides all audiovisual facilities for Pre-Placement talk, written test, group discussion and interviews. Please refer Exhibit 01 for Campus Placement record of last 05 years. Overseas Placement: Indian Industries have expanded their business in Asian, African and European countries through acquisitions and tie-ups. This has opened up new avenues and efforts are being undertaken to promote overseas placements. University-Industry Interaction Cell: The University-Industry Interaction Cell was established in the year 2013 to strengthen linkages with the industry, research organizations and help to identify the recruiting industries. The objectives of this cell are € to impart industrial training, undertake joint R&D projects, offer technical consultancy and to solve the issues/problems of industries. This Cell has organized first University-Industry

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Innovation Summit at Aurangabad on February 16, 2013 wherein near about 70 industries and 9 Universities with a registration of 115 delegates have been participated. The winners of Avishkar (State Level Inter-University Research Convention) of Pure Science, Pharmacy and Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Agriculture and Animal Husbandry categories presented their Models at this Summit. The Cell awarded cash prizes of ` 10,000/- to winners of Avishkar through generous sponsorships from Industries during the Summit. Capacity Building among Women-Students: The CTPC is committed to ensure capacity building, skill development for women students by providing them advanced training and to make them aware of career openings. Career planning strategies will be adopted for career growth of the girl students of the University. The Cell makes aware the girl students regarding flexible working conditions, part time work, home based work and family friendly policies. The Women•s Studies Center has conducted 11 gender sensitization programs during last 03 years. Training on emotional intelligence: The Cell conducts technical, aptitude and general knowledge tests for enhancing analytical skills and general awareness of students. The group discussions are also organized to promote skills of interaction in group and leadership styles. The company executives are invited to share their expertise on various topics, workplace situations, current trends and future scenario. The eminent management experts are also invited from India to conduct workshops on personality development, interpersonal and communication skills, time management, memory management etc. CTPC coordinates various activities/organize programs such as career goal mapping, mock interviews, group discussions, case studies, job application preparation, resume writing and referral, professional portfolio development, business etiquette, technology management, special training for socially backward and tribal students etc. In all, 153 soft skills and personality development programs have been organized during last five years. Finishing School: The key activities under the aegis of the Finishing School are: a) Conducting remedial teaching throughout academic sessions for improving transition rate and pass rate of students. b) Conducting specialized soft skills and professional skills development training for increasing employability. c) Conducting high intensity training for the development of soft and professional skills in the students through Central Training and Placement Cell (CTPC). d) Organizing campus interviews and making other efforts to secure employment for UG, PG and Ph. D. students of University through CTPC.

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NMU and Schools/Institute Alumni Associations: The CTPC obtains information and seeks support from alumni in facilitating placement of present students. Alumni meets are organized every year to increase interactions between the past and present students. The CTPC offers senior placement assistance to our alumni for maintaining strong bond of affection between University and its alumni. In all, 22 alumni meets have been organized by different schools/institute during last five years. Entrepreneurship Education: The CTPC conducts the Entrepreneurship Awareness/Motivation Programmes, Project Identification and Planning and Financing of Projects with faculty support from MITCON/DIC, Govt. of Maharashtra, SRIJAN, Pune, SGGS College of Engineering, Nanded and National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NIIE), Mumbai. The entrepreneurship development programme was funded by AICTE, New Delhi for the period 2010-2013. Under this scheme, 08 Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes were conducted. The outcome of these programmes in terms of number of students who have started their own units is very much encouraging. 6. Evidence of Success: Total 591 students from various Schools/Institute/affiliated colleges have been selected by 481 different national/international organizations/industries during the campus interviews in 2013-14. The maximum and minimum packages offered are Rs. 10.2 Lakhs to Rs. 1.2 Lakhs per annum, respectively. Earlier, placement was done through the individual Schools/ Institute/affiliated colleges, but after the establishment of the CTPC, there has been a significant growth in the number of students recruited by different organizations as shown in the Exhibit-1. The University CTPC has thus provided a successful mechanism of fulfilment of career objectives of students, majority of whom have rural and tribal background.

Exhibit 1 : Placement statistics of University campus before and after the establishment of Central Training and Placement Cell.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:

NIL

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