PREFACE Kakatiya University aims at being one of the premier centres of higher education in dissemination of knowledge to the society The Mission of the University is to march towards academic excellence in teaching, research and extension activities by providing access, equity and quality of education and setting up high academic values inculcating competitive spirit and human values among the students, promoting peace and harmony in the society and contributing for the amelioration of the weaker sections in an economically, socially and educationally backward region of the new state of Telangana. After the formation of Telangana state on 2nd June, 2014 Kakatiya University stands second biggest educational institution serving the northern Telangana districts after Osmania University. For the development of University, in addition to the achievement of Excellence, Inclusion and Expansion are also equally important. The vision and mission enabled the University to emerge as a strong centre of the higher education in the state. As a present custodian of this institution, it gives me immense pleasure to present the significant contributions made by our University in the last five years. The Kakatiya University was first accredited with B+ grade rating in the year 2003. It occupied 38th position in national level rankings by India Today-Nielsen Survey. Kakatiya University is the second one in the south to become a European Union partner for exchange of scholars on ERAMUS projects for two way mobility between KU and EU. Subsequently in 2009 University was reaccredited with „A‟ grade. The significant contribution made by Kakatiya University is the result of sustained and dedicated efforts of all the stakeholders-members of the Executive Council, the Academic Senate, Finance Committee, Faculty, Administrative Staff members from affiliated colleges, alumni and our beloved students. Some of our achievements include. Having collaborative research with 19 national and international agencies, centers and universities. Recognition at international level by becoming a European Union partner for exchange of scholars on ERAMUS project, the first among universities in the state. Sanction of UGC-DRS-SAP and DST-Fist programmes to 15 departments. Considerable increase in the research output with 140 research projects and 1770 research publications a majority of them attaining international standards. Strengthening of physical and IT infrastructure, especially strengthening of the research and student laboratories with equipment to enhance the teaching learning experience. New courses, setting up of new departments. overall increase in student enrolment reaching the unreached through the School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education. promoting equity and access through free education scheme, fee concessions, gender parity in admissions and student support services. collaborations with national and international institutions through MoUs. o encouraging holistic development of students through extension activities and receiving the Indira Gandhi National Award by Govt of India, State Level Award by State Government and International Award of the President‟s Volunteer Service Award by American President Mr. Barak Obama, for the meritorious services of NSS unit of this University preparing students to excel in the job market through placement activities and through special training. The Contributions and best practices outlined in this Reaccreditation Report bear and testimony to the organized, transparent and collaborative functioning of the University. Place: Warangal Date : - 09-2014 Declaration by the Head of the Institution I certify that the data included in this Reaccreditation Report (RAR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This RAR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions, and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this RAR during the peer team visit. Place: Date: REACCREDITATION REPORT CONTENTS Page No. Preface Declaration by the Head of the Institution Contents Executive Summary 1-8 Profile of the Institution 9-20 Criterion 1: Curricular Aspects 21-50 Criterion 2: Teaching –Learning and Evaluation 51-76 Criterion 3: Research, Consultancy and Extension 77-142 Criterion 4: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 143-156 Criterion 5: Student Support and Progression 157-168 Criterion 6: Governance, Leadership and Management 169-192 Criterion 7: Innovations and Best Practices 193-206 Action Taken Report on the Previous Peer Team 207-210 Recommendations ENCLOSURES 211-218 Report of Peer Action Committee 219-229 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Kakatiya University was established in 1976. Subsequently, University Grants Commission, New Delhi recognized it under sections „2f‟ and „12B‟ in 1978. It is a State University and an affiliating University. It was first accredited by NAAC, Bangalore, in 2003 with B+ Grade and re-accredited in 2009 with A Grade. The vision and mission of the university are: Vision Kakatiya University aims at being one of the leading centres of higher education to be emulated by other Universities in the country through generation and dissemination of knowledge to the society and inculcating competitive spirit and human values among the students; promoting harmony and peace in the society; and contributing in a distinct way for the amelioration of the weaker sections in an economically, socially and educationally backward region of the state. It has been striving constantly to achieve its vision through lofty standards in teaching, research and extension activities by involving all the stakeholders. Mission The Mission of the University is to march towards academic excellence in teaching, research and extension activities by promoting access, equity and quality of education. The following goals reflect the mission of the University: To attain laudable standards in teaching To impart qualitative knowledge and develop all round skills of the students keeping in view the latest technological advancement and innovations. To achieve laurels in research and making it contemporary and socially relevant. To undertake collaborative research work with reputed national and international institutions/organizations. To undertake extension activities/services. Involve the faculty and students in the community services and contribute to bring social harmony and peace in the society. To inculcate righteousness, culture, tradition and human values among the students. To equip the students to meet the global challenges of 21st century. To promote national integration among the students. To promote interaction between the University and civil society. To make the University administration more transparent and accountable. To involve the University in extension activities for community development and environmental protection. To provide the socially deprived sections of the society an access to higher education to ensure equity. The jurisdiction of Kakatiya University extends to three districts viz. Adilabad, Khammam and Warangal districts of North Telangana region. Earlier the colleges of Karimnagar district were also affiliated to this university, but after the establishment of Satavahana University the affiliation of all the colleges was transferred to that university. The main campus spreading over 650 acres is located at Vidyaranyapuri, Hanamkonda on the Hamankonda-Karimnagar Road, where seven constituent colleges along with all the administrative wings are situated. The university has one satellite campus of 30.25 acres at Subedari, Hanamkonda, where four constituent colleges are situated. The University College of Engineering and Technology is at Kothagudem, Khammam District, University P.G. College is at Khammam and University P.G. College is at Nirmal. The area of these three colleges put together is 490.16 acres. The number of colleges under the academic control of Kakatiya University are 409. There are 83 colleges in Adilabad district, 124 in Khammam district; and 202 in Warangal district; out of which 18 are Constituent Colleges, 47 Government Colleges, 05 Aided Colleges and the rest are Private Self-financed Colleges. About 20% of 1 colleges offer more than one type of courses like UG/PG/MBA/MCA etc. For administrative convenience, the university listed all colleges level-wise naming them as UG Colleges, PG Colleges, MBA Colleges, MCA Colleges etc. For this reason a college offering more than one level appears in more than one list. Hence the number of colleges is shown as 490. The University is committed to meet the augmented demand in the expansion of specialized courses from time to time, and is striving hard to provide appreciable scholastic activities to the increased number of students. Since its establishment in 1976 several steps were taken for the overall development of the infrastructure facilities in order to cater to the requirements of both faculty, staff, students and research scholars. The vast area of the land spreading across 650 acres is being used effectively and efficiently for the developmental activities from the available sources and funds from the UGC, State Government and other funding agencies. The various departments on the campus are well accommodated in different buildings of their own and beautified with lawns. All these departments have well ventilated classrooms with audio-video facilities, seminar halls, computer labs, and faculty rooms. The laboratories in the science