KLEU – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 NAAC-SELF STUDY REPORT VOLUME I : Cycle-2 Sl. Page Contents No. No. PART - I 1 Foreword i 2 List of Abbreviations iv 3 Introduction x 4 Executive Summary xii 5 SWOC Analysis xxv 6 Institutional Profile xxx PART – II Criteria – Wise inputs 7 Criterion – I Curricular Aspects 1 8 Criterion – II Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 41 9 Criterion – III Research, Consultancy and Extension 127 10 Criterion – IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 298 11 Criterion – V Student Support and Progression 365 12 Criterion – VI Governance, Leadership and Management 411 13 Criterion – VII Innovations and Best Practices 455 14 List of Annexures KLEU – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 Foreword FOREWORD . It gives me immense pleasure in presenting the Self-Study Report of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka to National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for institutional re- accreditation. It was in March, 2010, that the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research was awarded ‘A’ Grade (CGPA-3.16) by NAAC. The University is also placed in Category ‘A’ by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College is recognized as Regional Nodal Centre by Medical Council of India for training of the trainers. All the three constituent colleges of Pharmacy are accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The College of Pharmacy at Belagavi is the National Nodal Centre of AICTE for Quality Improvement Program (QIP) for Pharmacy teachers. The Hi-tech Pathological Laboratory of KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The University, keeping in view the social needs, has started several new academic programs based on the approval accorded by the statutory bodies of the University. The University strictly adheres to the norms of the respective Regulating Councils as regards to admission of students to various Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate (Degree and Diploma) and Super-specialty courses. The University conducts All India Entrance Tests at various centres across the country for admission of the students to the aforesaid courses based on the merits earned by them in the respective entrance tests. The University, with a view to ensure transparency in the admissions, adopts bio-metric verification of the students both, during the conduct of entrance test and also the counselling process. Research has been a major focus of the University which has resulted into huge number of excellent studies that have generated voluminous amount of scientific data, published in several national and international journals of great repute with good impact factor. The University has been adhering to the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for the award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009 for the admission and award of Ph.D. Degree to the students. The University has entered into agreement with several national and international bodies to further the cause of research and today, carrying several important studies with financial support from organizations like NIH (USA), WHO, Clinton Foundation, ICMR, Department of AYUSH, NIV, CCIM, AICTE, VGST, Department of Atomic Energy, etc. Significantly, the University has received a grant of over Rs.30.00 crores from NIH and has been identified as a Global Site for Women’s and Children’s Health Research. The KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belagavi is recognized as the nucleus of several international drug trials. The University truly, today is amongst the best academic centres when KAHE – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 i Foreword it comes to health research especially, in a community-based setting. The University is committed in translating this research into concrete solution to the harsh realities of health delivery in our country. The Hospital and Research Foundation over the years have established a firm foundation of Public Private Partnership model (PPP) to deliver health care services to community. The KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Health Science Research Centre (BSRC) has firmly established its roots now and the scientists are actively involved in quality research, round-the-clock. BSRC conducts workshops throughout the year for the benefit of the research scholars and post-graduate students. The University with a view to encourage and promote research activities has introduced a number of innovative schemes like Best Ph.D. Thesis Award, Cash Award for publication of research papers / text book, cash incentive for getting financial grant from other funding agencies, etc. The University has also introduced novel scheme not only to encourage faculty members to undertake research, but also to encourage self-support for the students while they are learning, by implementing ‘Earn While You Learn’ Scheme to the students belonging to economically weaker sections. The University comes out with two Calendar of Events viz. Annual Calendar of Events, depicting the activities / programs including meetings to be convened throughout the year and the Academic Calendar of Events depicting the academic events of each course which include commencement of classes, examination schedule, etc. so as to facilitate the staff members and students to plan and prepare for their academic activities. The University has adopted reforms in the examinations which include MCQs for annual University examinations, validation of MCQs and MCQs Question Banks, etc. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, a constituent unit of the University recently celebrated its golden jubilee on completion of 50 years of dedicated service which reached its culmination with several academic, social and cultural activities. The valedictory function was graced by Hon. Shri Narendra Modiji on 19th December, 2013. The College conducted several health check-up camps over the last year which has served thousands of poor and deprived sections of the society. The social commitments by our constituent units have been well-appreciated by every section of the society. The major infrastructural facilities provided recently by the University for the benefit of the staff, students and public at large include Convention Centre of international standard in the campus, international standard swimming pool, KLE Venudhwani (Community Radio Station), Basic Health Science Research Centre, Burn Ward, Clinical Skill and Hi-Tech Laboratories in the Hospital, etc. KAHE – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 ii Foreword The University with a view to encourage the students to participate in various sports, cultural and literary activities organizes TRINITY (Inter- collegiate Sports, Cultural and Literary Fest) and HUMBO (Annual Sports Meet of the University). The constituent colleges of the University bring out College Magazines depicting the academic, professional and literary contributions from the students and the staff members. The University also encourages the students to participate at Inter-University competitions in various sports and cultural activities conducted by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The University follows a strict anti-ragging policy and has adopted several unique initiatives to ensure the safety of its students. The University has developed a model code of conduct which prevents indisciplined behaviour on the part of the students. The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research is committed to academic and research excellence. The academic, professional and cultural activities conducted by the University have brought the campus to life and has made it an experience worth remembering for every stakeholder of the University. I am sincerely of the belief that we are today on the right path towards the fulfilment of Vision-2020 Document of the University. Prof. (Dr) Chandrakant Kokate Vice-Chancellor, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka KAHE – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 iii Abbreviation LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AC Academic Council ADR Adverse Drug Reactions AERB Atomic Energy Review Board AICTE All India Council for Technical Education AIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome AIU Association of Indian Universities ALS Advanced Life Support AQAR Annual Quality Assurance Report ASU Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani ATP Audio Tactile Performance AYUSH Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre BECIL Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd BLS Basic Life Support BoE Board of Examinations BoM Board of Management BoS Board of Studies BSRC Basic Science Research Center CAP Central Assessment Programme CAS Career Advancement Scheme CCIM Central Council of Indian Medicine CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative CLIP Community Level Interventions for Pre-Eclampsia CME Continuous Medical Education CNKI China National Knowledge Infrastructure CPC Clinico-Pathological Conferences KAHE – NAAC Self Study Report – Part I : Cycle 2 iv Abbreviation CPCSEA Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals CPR Cardio Pulmonary Rescucition CRF Central Research Facility CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research CTRI Clinical Trials Research of India DAME Department of Ayurveda Medical Education DBCS District Blindness Control Society DBT Department of Bio-Technology DCGI Drug Controller General of India DCI Dental Council of