GOVERNMENT COLLEGE MERTA CITY
NAGAUR-341510 (Rajasthan)
NAAC ACCREDITATION (Cycle II) 2015
SELF STUDY REPORT
Submitted to : National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bangalore-560072, INDIA
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SELF STUDY REPORT PAGE CONTENTS NO. A- PREFACE 4 B- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - THE SWOC ANALYSIS 5-8 C- PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 9-18 D- CRITERIA WISE ANALYTICAL REPORT/ INPUTS • Criterion I – Curricular Aspects 19-27 • Criterion II – Teaching –Learning And Evaluation 28-44 • Criterion III – Research, Consultancy And Extension 45-61 • Criterion IV – Infrastructure And Learning Resources 62-70 • Criterion V – Student Support And Progression 71-79 • Criterion VI – Governance, Leadership And Management 80-94 • Criterion VII – Innovation And Best Practices 95-105 E- EVALUATION REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS 106-122 F- POST-ACCREDITATION INITIATIVE OF THE COLLEGE 123--124 G- DECLARATION BY HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION 125 H- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 126 I- ANNEXURE • 2f-12B Certificate of UGC 127 • Affiliation Certificate of MDS University, Ajmer 128 • Certificate of Accreditation 129 • Master plan of college 130
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PREFACE
It gives me immense pleasure to submit the Self Study Report (SSR) of our college to the National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore for Re- accreditation (Cycle II).
“Everything can happen, everything is possible and probable. On a significant basis of reality, the imagination spins, weaving new patterns; a mixture of memories, experiences, free fancies, incongruities and improvisations.” August Strindberg This self study report has been drafted explicitly for the purpose of reaffirmation of accreditation of Government College Mertacity by NAAC and presents a snapshot of the institution at a specific time. Since the last visit of NAAC in 2006, Govt. College Mertacity has witnessed a sea change. In the midst of changing authorities, changing environment and other challenges our institution has maintained a strong commitment to provide better quality programs and services by evaluating priorities and efficiencies to become a stronger institution. Our institution operates with integrity and presents itself clearly and completely to its students. The design of the present work is to unveil the academic and administrative functions and activities occurring during the past years in the college focussing on the seven criteria specified by NAAC.
Hope we shall have the pleasure of hearing soon from you on your decision on Peer Team Visit for Inspection.
M. Y. Multani Principal Govt. College Merta City
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - THE SWOC ANALYSIS Our institution was accredited in 2006 with C+ grade and is now volunteering for the second cycle of reaccreditation, submitting its self study report (SSR), a document that adheres to the guidelines of NAAC. Founded in 1996, our institution is affiliated to Maharishi Dayanand University, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Since its foundation the college has witnessed a meteoric rise and is committed to understand the contemporary challenges. It stands like a torch bearer to guide the students to walk on a path that leads to a brighter future. Our college is a place with activities and support services that would meet the specific needs of students. The college addresses the social, cultural, academic and recreational needs of the students. We are conscious of the changing scenario of the society and nation. Our mission is to enable the students to maintain an independent lifestyle and to enhance their quality of life. STRENGTHS
• College has a vast area • The college is the only Govt. College with Science and Commerce faculties within 80 km distance from all sides • The examination results are good • Scholarships are given to a large number of students • Extracurricular activities like NSS, NCC, Rovers are available for the students • The college has an auditorium. • There is a water harvesting system in the college. • Optimum utilization of available resources. • Peaceful atmosphere. • The college caters to the needs of students coming from rural background. • Well qualified and experienced faculties. Most of them have M.Phil/ Ph.D degree. Three of them are undergoing minor research projects. • The academic thrive of the lecturers is mainly to strengthen their teaching ability with the sole motive of improving the academic atmosphere of the college. • Multiple student centric programmes comprising contemporary as well as futuristic global practices in academics, co-academics and sports for holistic growth. • Highly qualified and competent resource persons invited in YDC and NSS to enlighten the students.
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• Numerous facilities, scholarships available to meritorious, deserving and economically weaker students. • Strong mentoring and student support system taking care of all students. • Focus on personality development of each student through development of positive attitude, leadership qualities and self awareness. • Vibrant atmosphere conducive to all round development of students. • The lively activities of the college in which students from different backgrounds take part single mindedly reflects the willingness of the young people to lead a co-existing peaceful life. • Institution is committed to freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth in teaching and learning. • Institution ensures that faculty, students and staff acquire, discover and apply knowledge responsibly. • The college provides support for student learning and effective teaching. • The college works systematically to improve its performance. WEAKNESSES
• No stable administration • Lack of ministerial staff • College is located far off from the main city • Lack of transportation facilities to the college from nearby villages • The laboratories of the science departments need to be upgraded with better facilities and wider space. • Infrastructure maintenance is not proper • The college has insufficient building • The college has no boundary • Lack of canteen facility • No cycle stand • Migration of the students to other cities that have wider range of studies providing better job avenues. • The college could have attracted more number of students if it had provided more attractive courses • The college could also have a better academic atmosphere if the services of the part time lecturers were regularized. • The college is in need of residential quarters for the teachers and more hostel accommodations for both boys and girls particularly from the far flung areas.
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OPPORTUNITIES
• It is an opportunity for students from a number of nearby villages to take the benefits of a UG college • College has a vast area so the building can be expanded to create many facilities like development of sports field, sports track, staff quarters, principal’s residence, cycle stand, etc. • The college can be upgraded to PG college • Plantation of trees • Computerization of library • Since most of the students come from rural background, they can turn up into players of national and international level in conventional games like kho-kho, kabbaddi, etc. • Development of leadership skills through student’s union election • With the available space in an area where urbanization has not yet gained momentum, the expansion and growth of the college can be materialized in a short span of time if a proper and scientific plan is executed. CHALLENGES
• Limitation and constraint in government financial support • To motivate the faculty and staff for changing and progressive paradigms in Higher Education • To achieve academic excellence despite vacant teaching posts in some subjects • To develop students interest in studies • Maximum attendance in classes • To repair the cracks in the college building • Computer and internet facility for all departments • Internet access for students • Posting of sufficient ministerial staff • Upgradation of the college to PG level • Construction of college boundary • Construction of staff quarters • This is high time for the decision makers to take up befitting measures for bringing about a bold change in the educational scenario • The college should be strong enough to support itself for opening new and attractive courses as desired by the new generation apart from the old traditional courses.
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FUTURE PLANS
• Publishing International/National journals and books by all departments • More E-learning content • To organize seminars and workshops • Building of staff quarters, more classrooms and boundary wall
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1. Profile of the College
1. Name and Address of the College: Name : Government College Merta City Address : Gotan road, Merta City, District- Nagaur City : Merta City Pin :341510 State : Rajasthan Website : gcmerta.govraj.in
2. For Communication: Designatio Name Telepho Mobile Fax Email n ne with STD code Principal Shri O:01590 0995091 01590- principalgovtcolleg M.Y. - 220600 1981 220600 emertacity Multani R: @gmail.com Vice Dr. O:01590 0941437 01590- principalgovtcolleg Principal Reeta -220600 7840 220600 emertacity Rawat R: @gmail.com Steering Shri O:01590 0946003 01590- principalgovtcolleg Committee M.P. -220600 5649 220600 emertacity Co- Bajaj R: @gmail.com ordinator
2. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College √ Constituent College Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i For Men ii. For Women iii. For Co-Education √
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b. By Shift i. Regular √ ii. Day iii. Evening
5. It is a recognized minority institution?
Yes No √
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Sources of funding: Government √ Grant-in aid Self-financing Any other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 01/07/1996…(dd/mm/yyyy) b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) MDS University, Ajmer
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any)
i. 2 (f) 06/01/2005 ii. 12 (B) 06/01/2005
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)
Day, Under Section/ Recognition/Approval Month clause details Institution/ Validity Remarks Department and Programme Year i. - - - - ii. - - - - iii. - - - -
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(Enclose the recognition/approval letter) 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes No √
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? Yes No
9. Is the college recognized a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes No √ If yes, date of recognition: ………-…………… (dd/mm/yyyy) b. for its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No √
If yes, Name of the agency …………-………… and Date of recognition: ………-…………… (dd/mm/yyyy) 10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:
Location * Urban Campus area in acres 210.12 Built up area in sq. mts. 1879 (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement. • Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities √
• Sports facilities
∗ play ground √ 3
∗ swimming pool
∗ gymnasium
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- Hostel ∗ Boys’ hostel i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) ∗ Girls’ hostel √ 1 under construction i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) ∗ Working women’s hostel i Number of inmates ii Facilities (mention available facilities)
• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available — cadre wise) • Cafeteria — √ 1
• Health centre – First aid √ Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance……. Health centre staff –
Qualified doctor Full time Part-time
Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time
• Facilities like banking, post office, book shops
• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff
• Animal house • Biological waste disposal • Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage √ 2
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• Solid waste management facility • Waste water management • Water harvesting √
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current a cademic year) Programme Name of the Durat Entry Medium Sanctioned No. of S. Level Programme ion Qualification of /approved students N / instructi Student admitted Course on strength 1 Under- B.A 3yrs Senior Secondary HINDI 1500 952 Graduate B.Sc 3yrs (on the basis of 210 148 B.Com 3yrs merit) 480 243 2 Post-Graduate ------
3 Integrated ------Programmes PG 4 ------Ph.D.
5 M.Phil. ------
6 Ph.D ------7 Certificate ------courses 8 ------UG Diploma 9 ------PG Diploma
10 Any Other ------(specify and provide details)
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No √
If yes, how many?
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14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes No √ Number
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Faculty Departments UG PG Research (eg. Physics, Botany, History etc.) Science Botany, Chemistry& Zoology UG - - Arts Hindi Litt., History, Sociology, UG - - Political Science & Economics
Commerce ABST, EAFM & BM UG - - Any Other - - - - (Specify)
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com…) a. annual system - 3 b. semester system - c. trimester system - 17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System - b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach - c. Any other (specify and provide details) - 6. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education? Yes No √ If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)…………(dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the programme
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b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: …………………………………… Date: …………-………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:………-………………..
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Yes No √ 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? Yes No √ If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)…………(dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.:………………………………… Date: ……………-……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:……- ……………… c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education Programme separately? Yes No √ 20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Teaching faculty Non-teaching staff Technical Positions staff Lecturer Sanctioned by the 21 15 - UGC / University / State Government 17 8 - Recruited
Yet to recruit 04 07 - Sanctioned by the - - - Management/ society or other authorized bodies Recruited
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Yet to recruit --- *M-Male *F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest Professor Associate Assistant qualificatio Professor Professor Total n Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. - -3 2 2 2 9 M.Phil. - - 1 - - - 1 PG - - - - 6 1 7 Temporary teachers Ph.D. - - - - 1 - 1 M.Phil. ------PG Part-time teachers Ph.D. ------M.Phil. ------PG ------
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College. 23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years.
Year (10-11) Year (11-12) Year (12-13) Year (13-14) Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 160 12 217 42 231 40 247 49 ST 1 - - - - - 1 - OBC 368 87 485 123 433 129 477 178 General 82 54 114 66 171 100 102 71 Others 18 8 24 6 29 7 35 21
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24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same 1343 - - - 1343 state where the college is located
Students from other states of -- - - - NRI students - - - - - Foreign students - - - - - Total 1343 - - - 1343
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG 4.2% PG - 26. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) including the salary component Rs. 11592.3 (b) excluding the salary component Rs. 1170.3 27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes No √ If yes, a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University Yes No b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
c) Number of programmes offered d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council. Yes No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course
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offered B.A. - 10/952 =0.01 B.Com. - 2/243=0.008 B.Sc. - 5/148=0.033 29. Is the college applying for Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 √ Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment: (Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re- accreditation) 30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)
Cycle 1: 17/10/06 (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….C+... Cycle 2:……… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... Cycle 3: ……… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. 31. Number of working days during the last academic year. - 225 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year - 180 (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC……26/07/2013…dd/mm/yyyy) 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR (07-08) (i) …..…19-12-2013……… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR ( 0 8-0 9 ) (ii) ………19-12-2013……… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (09-10) (iii) ………19-12-2013……… (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR ( 10-11) (iv) ………19-12-2013……… (dd/mm/yyyy) 35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)
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CRITERIA- WISE INPUTS CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders. Vision: The prime concern of this institution is to create a good academic environment for imparting quality education to students coming from rural background and holistic development of students by inculcating in them values and awareness and encouraging them to promote their social, cultural and sports skill. Mission:
• The college focuses on the enhancement of knowledge and understanding with inculcation of values and quality for the betterment of society. • To spread the benefits of higher education to students • To inculcate national spirit and respect for our culture among our students. • The college gives importance to develop both physical and human resources so as to create equilibrium between academic and co-curricular activities. Objectives:
• Providing quality education to students. • Integrated Personality Development of students. • Nation/ Brotherhood Development of students. • Career guidance to students. • To develop a sense of social responsibility through NSS so that our students can shape the society.
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• Managing the college resources effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of students and staff. • To provide opportunities of education for weaker sections of society, particularly, SC, ST. OBC, Minorities, etc. • To develop sports facilities for kinaesthetic development of students. • To encourage faculty members for academic enhancement. The mission, vision and objectives are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders on Annual Prize Distribution Day. These are also laid down in the college prospectus provided to the students at the time of admission. 1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s). The college is affiliated to MDS University and follows the curriculum designed by the University. Directorate, College Education, Rajasthan specifies the number of working days and the date of commencement and end of academic session. At the college level, a time table and workload committee is framed at the start of academic session for planning and implementation of the curriculum. This committee includes members from all the three faculties. To ensure the effective implementation of the curriculum, a faculty wise time table is prepared by this committee. In the Arts faculty, the college offers a choice of subject combinations to students. The subject combinations available are as follows:
S.No. Subject combinations available in Arts faculty 1. History Political Science Economics 2. History Hindi Litt. Sociology 3. Political Science Hindi Litt. Sociology
Graduation in Commerce comprises of three subjects, viz. Account & Business Statistics (ABST), Economic And Financial Management (EAFM) and Business Management (BM). In Science also there are three subjects- Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. All the heads of departments in consultation with their faculty members prepare an academic calendar before the beginning of the session.
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1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices? Faculty members attend different orientation and refresher courses held at various universities and participate in seminars, workshops and conferences which facilitates effective translation of the curriculum and improvement of teaching practices. 1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other statutory agency. The initiatives taken by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction include-
• Classroom lectures. • Practical classes and lab activities in science subjects. • Field visits and surveys in some subjects like Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Sociology, etc. • Innovative teaching practices like smart boards, OHP, LCD Projectors, Power point presentations, models, charts, etc • Besides subject knowledge, extracurricular activities and classes for skill development and personality development are organized by Youth Development Centre (YDC), Women’s Cell, NCC and NSS. • Providing extra classes to weak and needy students. • Relevant books are recommended by the teachers to the students for the prescribed syllabus. The college library has 10013 books, 18 magazines and 5 newspapers. In addition, the library also makes available to students the prescribed syllabus and previous years’ university question papers. 1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? The teachers of the college participate enthusiastically in programmes such as refresher courses, Symposia, workshops, etc. organised by various universities. The students of the college also take part in intercollegiate sports, literary and cultural activities’ competitions conducted by MDS and other universities. Some of our students have also won the prizes in these competitions. The college also organised following tournaments of MDS University
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• Cross Country Race and Chess tournaments in 2013-14. • Cross country Race in 2014-15. 1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University? (number of staff members/ departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc. The curriculum is designed by the affiliating university. However the role and participation of the college is evident by the representation of a few faculty members in Board of Studies/ Committee of Courses of MDS university. These members convey the suggestions to be considered in meetings held at university for redesigning the curriculum for effective inclusion. At present the following faculty represents the college in curriculum designing and development:
S.No. Name Subject Position 1. Dr Neetu Bharatiya Chemistry Member, Committee of Courses in Applied Chemistry, MDS University, Ajmer
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‘yes’, give details on the process (Needs Assessment‘, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed. NA 1.1.8 How does institution anlayse/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? The achievement of the objectives of curriculum is tested by using internal methods of evaluation. for e.g., class tests, class seminars, etc. Various committees have been formed for administrative and academic works as well as to conduct extra-curricular activities. Meeting of these committees is regularly taken by principal for keen monitoring. The college ensures the achievement of the stated objectives of the curriculum through critical analysis of the following:
• Students performance and result analysis.
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• Quality enhancement of faculty through participation in national seminars, conferences and workshops, etc. • Achievements of faculty –paper presentations and publications in reputed journals. • Inhouse research activities- Minor research projects undertaken by faculties in in collaboration with UGC and other agencies. • Participation of students in various cultural and sports competitions at inter college and inter university levels. • Participation of students in social outreach and extension activities.
1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. The college does not offer any such courses. However the Youth Development Centre of the college conducts lectures on topics related to skill development, e.g, Communication skills, Leadership skills, Information Technology, Soft skills, etc. 1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‗yes', give details N.A. 1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability * Range of Core /Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college * Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options * Courses offered in modular form * Credit transfer and accumulation facility * Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses * Enrichment courses • Core options- The college follows the curriculum prescribed by the university.- There are two core options-General Hindi and General English in first year of graduation. Elementary Computer Applications and Environmental Studies are mandatory core subjects during the first year of graduation in all the three faculties.
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• Elective options- The college provides flexibility to the students in making choice of the elective options in arts faculty. There are three subject combinations which the students can opt depending on their interest:
S.No. Subject combinations available in Arts faculty Grp I. History Political Science Economics Grp.II History Hindi Litt. Sociology Grp.III Political Science Hindi Litt. Sociology
Graduation in Commerce comprises of three subjects, viz. ABST, EAFM and Business Management (BM). Similarly the graduation degree in Science also offers three subjects- Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Since the college is affiliated to MDS university, Ajmer it does not have the autonomy to change the timeframe for any programmes. But the university provides the students with the facility of ‘Reappear’ and ‘Compartment’. Such students are allowed to clear their exams in a number of attempts. Regular students having back in subjects are allowed to get admitted in the next year. The college also allows academic flexibility by allowing a change from one faculty to another within a limited time frame. The college also permits changes between elective options within a limited time frame. 1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‗yes‘, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc. No 1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries. No. However the Youth Development Centre of the college conducts lectures on topics related to skill development and employment, e.g, Communication skills, Leadership skills, Information Technology, Soft skills, How to face an interview, Major Competitive Exams, How to hunt for job, How to prepare C.V., how to make conversation, Entrepreneurship, freelance career, time management and career in the fields of science, commerce and humanities, etc. 1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice If yes‘, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
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Non Collegiate students can choose any subject of their choice. Although the college is not provided with distance mode of education by the university but it has face to face mode of education for the students where they are provided with the flexibility to choose the subject combinations of their choice in Arts faculty only.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University‘s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution‘s goals and objectives are integrated? The college being affiliated to M.D.S. University does not have option to formulate its own curriculum. Still the courses offered have their relevance to the institutional goals and objectives. The college aims to provide good academic and disciplined environment to students. To supplement the University's curriculum, the college conducts internal tests, seminars to improve teaching learning process. Besides academic programmes, the college focuses on overall development of students through various activities conducted in NSS, NCC, Women's cell and YDC units of the college. These activities include guest lectures on career and personality development, literary and cultural competitions such as debate, extempore, dance, song, poster, slogan, essay etc. This enhances the leadership and communication skills of students. Besides this various games and sports events are also organized to provide adequate exposure to the students. The college ensures that the university curriculum is followed in the best of the spirits. The Principal makes sure that the curriculum designed by the university is supplemented in such a way that it reflects the mission and vision of the institution. 1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market? The college being an affiliated college cannot modify the curriculum. The college conducts seminars and field visits for students to enrich the curriculum. It provides general experience to the students who can only apply for the general posts in future. 1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum?
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Environmental studies and Elementary Computer Application are taught in the first year of graduation in all the three faculties. The college has an active women's cell which conducts group discussions, essay and poster competitions, debate and extempore on gender issues. In 2013-14, a group discussion on efforts to prevent eve teasing and related activities was also conducted. The Human Rights cell of the college imparts knowledge of human rights through observation of Human rights day, distribution of leaflets and organizing slogan, poster, essay competitions on Human Rights. The science council of the college organized essay competition on Global Warming in the current session. 1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students? * Moral and ethical values * Employable and life skills * Better career options * Community Orientation Till now no value added courses are offered by the college. However the various cells of the college like NSS, NCC, YDC, Women's Cell and career counseling cells conduct programmes and activities to enrich social, moral, employable, communication and leadership skills of the students. The Youth Development centre of the college invites expert resource persons to deliver lectures on personality development and career related topics such as communication skills, leadership skills, development of interview competence, need of employers, IT skills, freelance career, physical fitness, stress management, competitive examinations preparation, voluntary services, career in the field of science commerce social science and humanities. Community orientation programmes are like Voluntary service of students for Pulse Polio, Road Safety week and Communal Harmony week are conducted under the banner of NSS. NCC cadets participate in Army camp, Tracking and National Integration camps. Women's cell conducts various activities like cultural and literary competitions and gender related group discussions, debate extempore etc. for the personality development of girl students. Information regarding employment is displayed for students on display Board of YDC. Employment and personality development related books, magazines and newspapers are made available to students in YDC. All the above activities which instill social consciousness and employable skills enrich the curriculum and ensure holistic development of students.
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1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? On occasions like Annual Prize giving, Students Union Inauguration, stakeholders give opinions for enriching the curriculum. Faculties note the suggestions and act accordingly after discussions. 1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? The College monitors the performance of students through observation of University examination results and results of Inter college cultural literary and sports events. The college ensures the all round development of students enrolled in various academic programmes through its enrichment programmes. These programmes contribute to national development, fostering of social and employable skills and inculcating moral value system among students. 1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University? M.D.S. University invites teachers at the time of designing and developing the curriculum. One of the faculty members is member of Committee of courses of M.D.S. University. They communicate suggestions of institution for the redesign and development of curriculum. Our faculty keeps themselves aware of the changing national and global trends by attending Refresher Courses and participating in workshops and seminars. 1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes? The design of curriculum is the sole responsibility of M.D.S. University. So there is no formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on curriculum. However in the Youth Development centre, besides the 20 hour lectures prescribed topics career related lectures are also conducted on topics of students choice which they find relevant for them. 1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)
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The College has not introduced any new programmes in the last four years. The college would like to introduce PG in a few subjects of Arts as per the demand of the place.
CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? The college has a transparent admission process. The college ensures publicity to the admission by printing college prospectus every year. The prospectus contains the campus profile, details of academic programmes offered, the vision, mission of the institution, admission policy and the dates of admission as per guidelines of the Directorate, College education, Jaipur. It also gives details about the various facilities and opportunities offered for students and scholarships provided to meritorious and SC/ST/OBC students. The prospectus is uploaded on the college website. Application forms can be bought at the college. Notice about admission dates and other related information are displayed on the notice board. For maintaining transparency institutional website has been developed. Complete details about admission process are also uploaded on the website. 2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission Ex. (i) merit (ii) Common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) Combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution. Student enrolment procedures are in strict accordance with the norms laid down by Directorate, College education Rajasthan in the Admission Policy. The college constitutes admission committees for different classes. These committees scrutinize the applications for admission with respect to fulfillment of eligibility criteria prescribed for admission by the directorate. The marks obtained in Senior Secondary Examination forms the basis for admissions. The college admission
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committees prepare the list of the students selected for admission on the basis of marks obtained. Admission is strictly based on merit giving statutory reservation. 2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
Cut off marks of admission in graduation classes are as follows:-
Class SC/ST OBC General B.A. Part I 45.00 46.80 48.80 B.Com Part I 57.60 46.00 50.00 B.Sc. Part I 54.20 53.40 63.80
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process? The college frames admission committees for the tenure of one year to look into the meters related to admission. If there is any loophole in the admission process, the suggestions of the admission committee of the concerned class are taken to solve the matter. 2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion SC/ST OBC Women Differently abled Economically weaker sections Minority community Any other Candidates from the different sections of the society like SC/ST, OBC, SBC physically disabled, etc. are duly represented in admission process as the college strictly follows the reservation policies of the government. There is 21% reservation for OBC, 16% for SC, 11% for ST, 1% for SBC and 1% for PH. 5% of the marks is relaxed for outstanding sports persons. 3% marks is relaxed for girl
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students. Similarly there is relaxation for outstanding candidates with NCC and NSS certificates. The college also provides following scholarships.
• SC/ST/OBC students. • Meritorious and economically weaker students with 60% • Books are given from Book Bank to students of economically weaker sections.
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Programmes Number of Number of Demand UG applications students admitted Ratio B.Sc Part I 2014-15 99 70 1.4 2013-14 118 77 1.5 2012-13 107 69 1.5 2011-12 97 70 1.4 B.Com Part I 2014-15 99 99 1.0 2013-14 88 88 1.0 2012-13 133 130 1.02 2011-12 121 117 1.03 B.A Part I 2014-15 742 479 1.55 2013-14 657 408 1.61 2012-13 618 378 1.63 2011-12 596 348 1.71
2.2 Catering to Diverse Need of Students 2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? 1% seat is reserved for physically disabled students for admission in the college in all the three streams i.e. Science, Arts and Commerce.
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2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students‘ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If yes‘, give details on the process. The students are asked to give their priorities for the options out of NCC, NSS, YDC, Human Rights cell in their application form for admission on the basis of their interest. They are then allotted these cells after assessing their knowledge and skills through counseling sessions before the commencement of the programme. 2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Addon/ Enrichment Courses, etc. Teachers give extra time to students to help them cope with the programme to which they are enrolled. 2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? Under the banner of NSS, NCC, Women's Cell etc. students and staff are sensitized by organizing lectures and seminars on issues such as gender, female foeticide, violence against women, eve teasing, environment protection and health. The college has a rain water harvesting system which shows the concerns of institute about environment. The NSS unit and Science Council of the college conduct plantation programmes. 2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? The College identifies the advanced learners through classroom activities, classroom discussions, class tests and college level sports, cultural and literary competitions. Various programmes are carried out through the activities of Women Cell, Human Rights Cell, Youth Development Centre to widen the scope of their quest of knowledge. The students also get opportunity to participate in several intercollegiate sports, cultural and literary competitions. They are constantly encouraged and guided for preparation of various competitions. Students are free to communicate with their faculty at any time and discuss their problems. Advanced learners are given necessary guidance by their teachers in addition to extra reading material.
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2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections, etc.) Extra classes are conducted for weak and slow learners. Scholarships are given to students from economically weaker sections of society. 2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) The academic calendar is prepared by the Directorate College Education, Rajasthan Jaipur before the commencement of the session. The calendar outlines the session schedule, number of working days, examination schedule and schedule of holidays. At the college level, the planning and organizing of the teaching and learning is done by the time table committee framed at the beginning of the session. This committee includes members from all the three faculties. A faculty wise time table is prepared by this committee. . In all programs we follow the guidelines of Directorate for the number of credit hours for each subject. Faculty is given the choice to select the courses based on their area of interest. All the heads of the department in consultation with the faculty members allocate the courses to faculty and the faculty then plans the course to be taught by them. For evaluation, there is annual system of examination To monitor the performance of the students, internal evaluation is carried out through class tests. A minimum of 75% attendance is required in each course. 2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching-learning process? The IQAC focuses on the improvement of the continuous teaching learning process in the College. Meetings are held from time to time with the Principal in the chair for improvement of teaching-learning. It also seeks feedbacks from teachers and students. IQAC improves the teaching-learning process by
• Motivating faculty members periodically to attend programs on new and emerging technologies • Visual aids used to enhance teaching-learning • Field work organized to make teaching more effective • By making teaching-learning more student-centric • Ensuring access to computers and internet are available
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2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students? Learning is made more student-centric by making it more participatory and interactive. The teachers encourage the students for active participation in the interactions during classes. Classroom seminars are organised by the teachers on different topics/issues so that students are offered chances to express and share opinions. The students are encouraged to interact actively after having achieved a thorough knowledge and information on the topics. This way they develop skills of interactive learning and their learning becomes more collaborative. Various competitions and activities like debates, essay competitions, self composed poetry competitions, poster making and slogan writing competitions, dance and singing ccompetitions group discussions, field work, etc. are conducted by Women’s cell, NSS, cultural and literary committees. These activities not only strengthen the knowledge base of students but also contribute to skill formation and managerial skills both at personal and interpersonal level. These co-academic and cultural activities enhance the creative pursuits of the students individually and collectively. The college has smart class rooms, computers with internet facility, OHPs, LCD projector and seminar hall to develop interactive skills. 2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators? The college promotes creativity amongst students by conducting numerous activities that extend beyond syllabus and text books. Student-centric in nature, these activities nurture and promote the creative energy of every individual student. Various types of co academic and cultural events like quiz, debates, poster-making, essay writing, dance, singing, recipe making, fancy dress competitions etc. are organized by NSS, Women’s cell, Human Right’s club, Cultural and literary committee that help the students in refining their personality. In addition to this, the College takes special efforts to instill and nurture creativity and scientific temper among the learners by providing opportunities for the following:
• Academic projects • Field work • Seminars
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• Creative Assignments viz. Poetry writing competition, Slogan Writing, Essay Writing Competition • Assessment of Higher level Cognitive ability through Quiz • Participating in sports, literary and cultural activities at intercollegiate level The above activities provide the students a platform which not only expresses their hidden talents but also encourages their interest. In this way the college trains the students and extends support to them to shape their own future. Many students confine themselves in the college library inculcating reading habits and transforming themselves into lifelong learners. 2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc. Computers, Internet facility, Audio-Visual aids and other Media are available in the College. The trained faculty members help other faculty members to use them. We have introduced innovative teaching in addition to the lecture method to assure and enhance our academic quality. The following teaching aids are used in addition to the lecture method:
• Smart boards • Audio-visual aids to supplement lectures in classroom • Computer Aided Learning (Internet, Power Point Presentations) is provided for further learning • Students‘ participation in seminar and group discussions conducted by the college • Educational trips are organized to give firsthand knowledge to students. This includes visits to nearby areas for floral and faunal study. 2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)? The faculty members not only participate in Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Orientation programmes and Refresher courses organised by other Colleges /Universities but also present papers in their area of interest. All this not only updates them on recent development but also make better teachers. For students, extension lectures by experts are organized under the banner of YDC, Human
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Rights Club and NSS in which experts of different fields share their knowledge with students. Besides this the students also participate in the Seminars conducted in the college. 2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling /mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students? Apart from normal classes, students enjoy academic support and guidance from the teachers. Students are always free to approach the teachers for any kind of guidance-personal, professional and so on. They are also provided with personal and psycho-social support and guidance services by the Human Right Cell, NSS, YDC, Career Counseling Cell and Women Cell. Lectures on personality development and career related topics by experts are organized by the Youth Development Centre (YDC) of the college. The faculty also participates in personal counseling to acquaint the students with various career options and also to address problems of students related to stress, anxiety, examination phobia and peer pressure. 2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faculty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning? Innovative teaching methods have been adopted by the faculty to boost the capacity to learn and to teach meaningful application of knowledge to young minds. The college encourages the faculty to complement the academic system with practical skills through various teaching methodologies that extend beyond the classrooms. Various and multifarious activities in almost all the practical subjects are integrated into the academic agendas. The following innovative teaching methods have been adopted during the last four years:-
• Teachers use power point presentations and internet to make teaching- learning more interactive and interesting • Educational trips • Extension lectures by subject experts • ICT based teaching methods are used for more and more topics as the college has 3 smart boards • Help of models and experimental kits is taken to explain certain concepts.
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• Students are allotted topics to prepare for class seminars. • Students are encouraged to visit to library to update their knowledge. 2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process? The library caters to the needs of teachers and students by providing access to text books, reference books, magazines and newspapers. The college has a general library that caters to the needs of the teachers and students alike. There is no departmental library. Text books are kept in separate book shelves/ almirahs. There is Book Bank facility to cater exclusively to the needs of the underprivileged students and are issued for one year. Books for Competitive Examinations and Personality Development are available in YDC also. The Librarian helps the departments to purchase the latest edition of the books as per the requirement of the teachers. These facilities provide a ready access to reading resources relevant to the classroom teaching-learning process. 2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If yes‘, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these. The institution ensures curriculum completion within the planned time frame by preparing a well-prepared and complete college calendar for the entire year. The principal also monitors constantly and ensures effective implementation of the work plans. However, at times the institution faces a few challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar in extra-ordinary circumstances. The common challenges faced are
• Unexpected closure due to reasons beyond the control of the Institution. • Vacant teaching posts. • Teacher absence for long periods either due to medical reasons TRF, etc. The institution ensures proper arrangement for the completion of the curriculum through appointments of guest faculties on contract basis. Faculty members take extra classes for the completion of courses. 2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
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Learning outcome is evaluated by conducting internal tests and also through the classroom interaction and seminars. 2.4 Teacher Quality 2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum The College being a government college has no role in the recruitment and retention of human resources. As a practice the teachers are appointed by the Government through the Rajasthan Public Service Commission. However, if the teaching posts are vacant in any department the college appoints guest faculty on contract basis. College Academic Calendar and holiday list are prepared well in advance by the Directorate, College Education Rajasthan, Jaipur. Work load of individual teachers are distributed by the head of the Departments to ensure the timely completion of the courses.
Highest Professor Associate Assistant Professor Total qualification Professor Permanent teachers Male Female Male Female Male Female - D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. - - 03 02 02 02 09 M.Phil. - - 01 - - - 01 PG - - - - 06 01 07 Temporary teachers Male Female Male Female Male Female - D.Sc./D.Litt. ------Ph.D. - - - - 01 - 01 M.Phil. ------PG ------
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/modern areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years. The College teachers participate in the refresher programmes organised by various Universities to cope with the growing demands of the emerging modern areas of
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studies. Courses like Bio-technology, IT and Bio-informatics, etc. are not yet offered by the College. 2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality.
(a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty nominated
Refresher courses 12 HRD programmes Nil Orientation programmes 09 Staff training conducted by the university Nil Staff training conducted by other institutions Nil Summer / winter schools, workshops, etc. 03
(b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching- learning- NIL (c) Percentage of faculty
• Invited as resource persons in Workshop/ Seminar/ Conferences organized by external professional agencies. Nil • participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies – 72% • presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies. 50% 2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.) The college strives to enhance professional competence of faculty members by:
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• Encouraging the faculty to attend General Orientation Courses, Refresher Courses, Training Programmes, and Workshops • Granting academic leave for participation and paper presentations in national/ international Seminars organized by the reputed institutions • Granting Study leave to the faculty for pursuing Ph.D • Encouraging faculty to undertake minor and major research projects. At present three faculty members are undertaking UGC sponsored minor research projects 2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty. None of the faculty members have received awards/recognition at the State, National and International level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. 2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-learning process? There has been no evaluation of teachers by the students and external peers.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes? The institute makes the students aware of the evaluation process by communicating orally about the format and model of question papers in the classroom. 2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the Institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own? Examinations and evaluation are conducted according to norms and guidelines of the University. The college has no role in evaluation. However at college level class tests are conducted by teachers to evaluate the learning outcome. Assignments are given to the students from time to time.
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According to University Rule, a U.G. student has to get at least 75% attendance to qualify for the final examination. In order to fulfill this condition, number of lectures attended by the students in an academic year is counted term wise i.e. from July – September, July – December and July - February. Then lecture shortage is calculated and students are informed time to time about the status regarding the number of lectures attended so that they can cover up their lecture shortage if any, by attending classes regularly in the future. Some other reforms / measures taken by the university to improve the efficiency are:
• OMR answer sheets have been introduced in compulsory subjects like environmental studies and elementary computer applications. • Keeping in view the changing scenario at the national and international level, the syllabi are designed accordingly from time to time to encourage analytical thinking among students and promote research. 2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? Since our college is affiliated to MDS University Ajmer, the examination system of the college inclusive of syllabus designing, setting of question papers, conduct of examination is according to the pattern of the university. According to university rules a student has to fulfill the condition of 75% attendance to qualify for the final examination of the annual system. The institute follows the University norms and guidelines for conducting annual examinations. Under the guidance of the head of the institution, the College Examination Committee ensures the smooth conduct of the examinations in the institution. The University Flying squad teams visit the College and take rounds on the examination days. In order to ensure the effective implementation of the condition of 75% attendance a student attendance committee has been constituted which collects term wise lecture shortage of students from faculty members. Students are informed about their term wise lecture shortage at the end of each term so that they can cover up for the shortage. 2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. Class tests and classroom interactions are conducted at the end of every unit and annual examinations are conducted as per University programmes. To reinforce the learning outcome, the teachers use material aids, conduct class seminars, practicals, etc. to create a situation of learning by experiencing with the active
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involvement of the students. The students are encouraged to question the teachers, use library reference books and reach out to internet surfing to manifest their desire for learning. 2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc. The internal assessments/ class tests are conducted regularly by the teachers concerned. For maintaining transparency, the answer sheets are distributed to the students after evaluation. These class tests are conducted as a part of continuous assessment. Though these internal examinations have no weightage in the final examination, they make the student study regularly 2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the college/affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? The graduate attributes specified by the College are as follows:-
• To promote higher education. • To endeavour for the enhancement of knowledge and understanding with inculcation of values and qualities for the betterment of the society. • To develop socially responsible citizens with awareness of ethical issues, social responsibility issues and cultural diversity. • To emphasize on developing both physical and human resources to create equilibrium between academic and co-curricular activities. While undergoing teaching learning in the classroom/outside the classroom, teachers try to develop the skills of critical analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking within the students. Besides the regular studies teachers involved with Human Rights Cell, Youth Development Centre, Career Counseling Cell, etc. provide enthusiasm in the mind of students to work with dedications in the profession they would choose in the near future. Students involved in NCC, NSS, Women’s Cell and other co-curricular activities are provided with the opportunity of physical training, personality development through community services and also to develop leadership quality. They also learn to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. Through classroom and the above mentioned activities the teachers try to inculcate the habits of learning with a futuristic vision to the students.
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2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level? University examination and results are the prerogative of MDS University. Any issue related to the results is solved by the College Examination Committee by referring to the University.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes. 2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The College does not have clearly stated learning outcomes. But the teachers make efforts to judge the learning outcome of the students by conducting class tests and discussions after completing each unit. 2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered. The institution monitors the progress of the students through their performance in classroom interactions and class tests. The weak students are identified and teachers give extra time and take extra classes to guide them. The College does not have a mechanism to note how many students have undergone for post graduate studies after passing B.A/B.Sc/B.Com. The final year results of university exams for the last four years are provided below.
S. Year Class Student Student Pass Pass Compl. No. Enrolled Appeared % rate B.Sc. III Year 20 20 13 65% 100% 1. 2010- B.Com. III 37 36 35 97% 97% 2011 Year B.A. III Year 132 132 129 98% 100% B.Sc. III Year 16 16 14 87% 100% 2. 2011- B.Com. III 27 27 15 55% 100% 2012 Year
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B.A. III Year 187 187 156 83% 100% B.Sc. III Year 17 17 17 100% 100% 3. 2012- B.Com. III 65 63 51 61% 97% 2013 Year B.A. III Year 154 150 126 84% 97% B.Sc. III Year 22 22 22 100% 100% 4. 2013- B.Com. III 81 81 70 86% 100% 2014 Year B.A. III Year 183 179 174 97% 98%
It can be seen that the examination results are fairly good. 2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? The teachers evaluate the students on the basis of their performance in class tests, assignments, and classroom seminars and review the result of each student. The support needed to the weaker students is provided to improve their calibre in the respective subject. It enhances the confidence of students and prepares them to face the final examinations without getting nervous. Besides regular teaching in the class, lectures on various topics are organised by inviting experts. Talks/lectures on Blood Donation, HIV/AIDS, Health, Human Rights, Gender Issues, employment and personality development and Environment awareness are also organised. 2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude) of the courses offered? The measures taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance of the courses offered are as follows:
• Youth Development Centre of the college conducts lectures by experts on topics such as Career in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences , Career in the field of Science and Technology, Career in the field of Commerce, Career in the field of Defence, Entrepreneurship, Competitive examination preparation, etc. In this way, students are made aware of the scope of different subjects opted by them.
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• Besides this, the teachers also guide them about the prospects of different professions. • They are also made aware of social relationship, social behaviours and social responsibilities through NSS.. • Career Counselling Cell gives guidance to the students regarding various career options • Human Rights Cell makes the students’ conscious of the importance of respecting human rights. All these things help the students boost their self esteem and self confidence. 2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? Records of examination result are maintained by the academic section of the College and the records are analyzed by the teachers for future improvement and planning. 2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes? The teachers monitor the learning outcomes of the students by conducting class tests, classroom interactions and classroom seminars. Student centric teaching- learning methods are adopted to ensure the achievements of these learning outcomes. The teacher’s use modern teaching aids i.e. internet facilities during teaching-learning in the class. 2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few examples. The students performing poorly in the class tests, class interactions and seminars are motivated to attend extra classes. At the personal level, teachers try to find the causes of unsatisfactory performance of the students. If the cause of the unsatisfactory performance is due to economic problems, those students are provided with books and reading materials by the teachers. Those students who perform excellently are acknowledged and given encouragement to perform better in the final examinations.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 3.1 Promotion of Research 3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research centers of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization? No, the institution being a UG college does not have recognized research centers of affiliating universities or any other agency or organization 3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the committee for implementation and their impact. A Research Committee has been constituted to facilitate and monitor research projects. The committee invites proposals for Minor and Major Projects funded by the University Grants Commission. It facilitates access to research oriented activities like presentations of research papers at national and international conferences and publications of research papers in research journals of national and international repute. Composition of Research Committee:
• Dr. (Mrs.) Durgesh Nandani Convenor • Dr. Chandra Prakash Gharu Member • Mr. Mahendra Singh Solanki Member
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Recommendations of the Research Committee
• To encourage teachers for Proposals for research project. • To process for the submission of research proposals and final reports to funding agencies. • To encourage the teachers to attend seminars, workshops and conferences. • To encourage publication of research papers. • To gather information about the availability of research grants from various agencies. • To enlighten the faculty on the availability of research grants of different funding agencies.
Impact of Recommendations:
• Two minor projects of faculty members of Department of Chemistry Dr. Neetu Bharatiya and Dr. Chandra Prakash Gharu have been sanctioned by the UGC and are underway. • Four faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. • Teachers of different departments have attended Workshops, Seminars and Conferences. 3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/projects? To facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research the college takes following measures:
• Full support and financial grant from funding agencies are provided to the principal investigator to implement research work within the stipulated time. • The college provides support in utilising the overhead charges sanctioned by funding agencies for enhancing the infrastructural facilities, supply of continuous electricity and water usage for research • The college makes efforts to collect information about the funding agencies. The research committee keeps working for the up-gradation of research activities and also for the timely release of funds/ resources. • All the necessary equipments, materials are managed from the grants of the funding agencies. • Library facilities, computer with internet facility, journals and periodicals are made available to the teachers undergoing research.
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• Faculty members who are doing work for research are given flexibility in the time table to carry out data collection and analysis, library work and laboratory experiments • The college facilitates timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities • Teachers participating in seminars, workshops, conferences, etc, are relieved from duty and granted leave in time. • Teachers undergoing research are provided study atmosphere. 3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? Departmental seminars on topics related to the syllabus are organized. The teachers encourage the students to come to scientific reasoning through logical consideration/interpretation of the facts they discover. 3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc. Ongoing Minor Research Projects
S.n Name Deptt. Topic Type of Sanction Amou project ed by nt rupees 1 Dr. Neetu Chemistry A microwave- Minor UGC 80,000 Bharatiya assisted green synthesis of piperazine derivatives containing bioactive heterocyclic nucleus characterization and their pharmacological evalution. 2 Dr. Chemistry Green approach to Minor UGC 1lac Chandra synthesis of schiff Prakash bases and hydroxyl Gharu derivatives of
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thiadiazole as potential antimicrobial agents 3 Dr. Pratap Sociology Changing patterns Minor UGC 1.18 Pinjani of advertising lac acociological analysis (with reference to electronic and print media) Proposals Submitted
• One faculty member of Botany Department has submitted her proposals for minor research project. • Faculty is actively engaged in research and publishes research paper in journals of national and international repute. • No. of Research Publication in International/ National Journals and Seminar Proceedings: (2010-2014)- 36 3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students. A Power point presentation was conducted by Chemistry Department on the research works covered by the minor research project in 2013. 3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the institution. Details of prioritized research areas and expertise available with institution are given below in the table.
Name Department Specialization Dr Reeta Rawat History Indian Culture Dr Neetu Bharatiya Chemistry Organophosphorous synthesis Dr Chandra Prakash Chemistry Organic synthesis and medicinal Gharu chemistry Dr Anita Lubana Botany Physiology Dr Durgesh Nandani Botany Ecology Dr Mala Mathur Hindi Hindi novels of Rajasthan
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Dr Balveer Sen Sociology Rural Sociology Dr Jetha Ram Jaipal Political science Public Admistration Dr Sanjay Bhardwaj Political science International politics Dr Anil Kumar EAFM Economics and development banking
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students? A case study of water harvesting system in the college was carried out by some researchers. 3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research culture on the campus? Such type of leave is not availed by the teachers. Teachers desirous of pursuing doctoral programme are sanctioned Teacher Research Fellowship by UGC. 3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land) Teachers undergoing research in various fields address the students/communities to create awareness and to transfer what they have learnt.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. There is no earmarking of research funds from the College budget. Research works and projects by the teachers are supported only by funding agencies. 3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years? There is no provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research.
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3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students? As the college is UG no financial provisions are made for such purpose. 3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research. Aligning with the present trend of interdisciplinary approach in Higher education, Chemistry and Botany departments of the institute interact and undertake interdisciplinary research. 3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
• Periodic updating and upgradation of the scientific equipment is made. Training is provided for lab attendants and students in the efficient handling of laboratory equipment in science departments. • Need based repairs and maintenance of equipment is carried by sending the equipment to the manufacturer or by outside vendors. • The administrative block is equipped with photocopier (xerox) machines, fax and internet facilities and the facility of regular power supply is ensured. 3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If yes‘ give details. No the institution does not receive any such grant. 3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years. Ongoing Minor Research Projects
S.n Name Deptt. Topic UGC Amou sanction nt ed letter rupees no. 1 Dr. Neetu Chem. A microwave-assisted green MS- 80,000
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Bharatiya synthesis of piperazine 46/30208 derivatives containing bioactive 1/12- heterocyclic nucleus 13/CRO characterization and their pharmacological evaluation. 2 Dr. Chem. Green approach to synthesis of MS- 1 lac Chandra Schiff bases and hydroxyl 45/30208 Prakash derivatives of thiadiazole as 1/12- Gharu potential antimicrobial agents 13/CRO 3 Dr. Pratap Socio. Changing patterns of advertising MH- 1.18 Pinjani acociological analysis (with 139/3020 lac reference to electronic and print 81/11- media) 12/CRO/ 2
3.3 Research Facilities 3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the campus? The following major facilities have been developed and are available in the college to facilitate research
• Internet connectivity on the campus • Computers to all the science department • Seminar/ Conference Hall The institution is an undergraduate college and so no student is enrolled for research. But basic research facilities are available for the faculty. The major equipments supplied during 2009- 2012 and facilities available for researchers within the campus are listed below.
Botany Department Zoology Department Chemistry Department Compound Microscope Compound Microscope Hot Air Oven Laminar Air Flow Binocular Microscope Desktop computer pH Meter Hot Plate Centrifuge Dissecting Microscope Hemocytometer Weighing Balance Binocular Microscope Incubator pH Meter Autoclave Digital balance Melting point apparatus Colorimeter Centrifuge Machine Colorimeter Triple Distillation Unit Hot Air Oven Conductometer
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Hot Plate Digital pH meter Water distillation unit Mixer Grinder Refrigerator Microwave oven for synthesis Hot Air Oven Induction hot plate Centrifuge Machine Refrigerator Digital balance Refrigerator
3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging areas of research? The college makes efforts to collect information about the funding agencies. The research committee keeps working for the up-gradation of research activities and also for the timely release of funds/ resources. 3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‘yes’ what are the instruments/ facilities created during the last four years. In general the institution caters to the needs of graduate students and as such no students are enrolled for undergoing research. Institution has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities. 3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories?
No, Institute has no facility in this regard.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource centre or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? The library facility is available for UG student and faculty members. Department of Chemistry has a departmental library and availability of printed journals to pursue their research work. 3.3.6 What are the collaborative research facilities developed / created by the research institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology etc.
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Teachers undertaking research projects develop research facilities with the funding from UGC. Dr Neetu Bharatiya and Dr Chandra Prakash Gharu, lecturers in Department of Chemistry are upgrading the research lab of the Department with the funding from UGC to proceed further research on medicinal Chemistry.
3.4 Research Publications and Awards 3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of