Self Study Report 2015 of Rishi Bankim Chandra College
RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA COLLEGE P.O.: NAIHATI, EAST KANTAL PARA, DISTRICT: NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN 743165 SELF STUDY REPORT Contents Page Forwarding Letter 2 Preface 3 A Profile of the College 7 B Criterion wise Analytical Report Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 21 Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 42 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 83 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 105 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 129 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 140 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 159 Innovative and Best Practice: Participatory Governance 165 Innovative and Best Practice: Innovative Practices in 166 Teaching -Learning C Evaluative Report of the Departments From 168 1. Economics 2. Electronics 3. Chemistry 4. Mathematics 5. Physics 6. Botany 7. Microbiology 8. Zoology 9. Computer Applications 10. Statistics 11. Bengali 12. English 13. Hindi 14. Sanskrit 15. Urdu 16. History 17. Journalism & Mass Comm. 18. Philosophy 19. Political Science 20. Physical Education 21. Commerce D Declaration of the Head of the Institution 345 E Certificate of Compliance 346
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Ref. No.: RBCC/IQAC/1 Dated: 28.12.2015
To
The Director , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) P.O. Box no: 1075, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore- 560072, India
Sub: Uploading of Self Study Report of Rishi Bankim Chandra College for the Second Cycle of NAAC Accreditation in the institutional website.
Sir, In compliance with the requirement of the Letter of Intent (LOI) sent from our end, we are uploading the Self Study Report (SSR) of our college for the Second Cycle of NAAC accreditation of Rishi Bankim Chandra College in our institutional website www.rbccollege.ac.in . The hard copies of SSR will reach you within the stipulated time.
This is for your kind information and necessary action.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Dr Sanjib Kumar Saha, Principal, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati, Dist: North 24 Parganas West Bengal, PIN: 743165
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PREFACE Section I: Foreword - About the College and the Self Study Report Rishi Bankim Chandra College, situated in the district of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, was established in 1947 - the glorious year of Indian Independence. Keeping in tune with India’s tryst with a new destiny, a group of educationists and visionaries, living in and around Naihati and Bhatpara, who bore the rich legacy of Bengal Renaissance and the struggle for independence, felt the need for an institution providing quality education to the masses. Consequently, on the eve of the Independence day, they mooted the idea of establishing a college at Naihati, which, they felt, would soon become a seat of higher learning. As the nation aspired for a creative and dynamic growth, the magical incantation of ‘Bande-Mataram’ composed by Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, a resident of Naihati, inspired millions. With immense national pride, the Steering Committee of the college, in its First Meeting held on 2nd November, 1947, decided to perpetuate his memory by naming the college “Rishi Bankim Chandra College.” The college has since grown to become a premier institution of its kind in the district. It has completed 68 years of dedicated service to the nation. The college is located on the eastern side of Naihati Railway station in the district of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. It comprises integrated college buildings on two adjacent plots on 1.3 acre and a large playground with gallery-shed on 3.5-acre of land. It is near Rishi Bankim Chandra’s ancestral home at Kantalpara, forty kilometer north of Kolkata, on the eastern bank of River Hoogly, and is well connected by roads, Kalyani Expressway and the Railways. On 15th January 1948, when classes first started, the college was housed at Naihati Mahendra High School, as it did not have a room of its own. That day has ever since been observed as the College Foundation Day. In June 1948, the college was shifted to its present premises, at Kantalpara. In June 1948, the college purchased a plot of land measuring about 1.16 acre with two rows of temporary sheds from ‘Medland Bose & Co’. During 1951-1952, one science lecture room (Room No.- 12, now remodelled as Kamalakanta Sabhaghar) and two laboratories (Physics & Chemistry) were constructed with grants from the Govt. of West Bengal. On 29th March 1959, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, inaugurated the first floor of the North Block, and between 1962 and 1970, two new floors of the South and West wings of the college were constructed with UGC and State Government grants. In late 1970s, Rishi Bankim Chandra College as a unified entity of three shifts – Morning (for women), Day (Co-educational) and Evening (for men) - had more than fourteen thousand students in its roll strength and had the distinction of being the largest college in the Commonwealth nations. In 1984, the Morning and Evening shifts of the college were segregated for administrative expediency and were established as two independent colleges. At the onset of the 21st century, the 2nd floor of the North wing was constructed with grants from the UGC under IX-Plan and the State Government. The 2nd floor of the North wing now accommodates the Central Library, Pratistha - the Career Hub (built under UGC- Spl-CD Grant) with ICT facilities and lecture theatres, and three science departments. The Students’ Amenities Block), was inaugurated on 17th January 2006 by Sri Subhas Chakraborty, Hon’ble Min. in Charge, Sports and Youth Affairs (Govt. of W.B): the ground floor (UGC X-Plan
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grant and college building fund) houses the Students’ Canteen and the 1st floor (UGC XI-Plan and college building fund) has Student Union rooms. The four-storeyed Diamond Jubilee Block, inaugurated on 15th January 2011 by Sri Ranjit Kundu, Min. in Charge, Transport, Govt. of W.B., and President, RBC College Governing Body, presently houses 2 PG and 5 UG departments of the college. The development of the college playground was done in 2014 under MPLAD grant offered by Hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi, and inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister in Charge, Education, Govt. of West Bengal, Dr. Partha Chatterjee in 2015, in presence of Hon’ble MLA and an ex-student of the college, Sri Partha Bhowmick. The college has been through the stormy phases of infancy and adolescence and has gradually grown to maturity. It has been providing quality education for more than six decades. This multidisciplinary co-educational college is gradually re-emerging as one of the best colleges in the state, and aspiring to be a lead College with Potential for Excellence. With consistent academic performance the success rate has touched 99% in Calcutta University and West Bengal State University U.G. Degree Examinations and 100% in P.G. Examinations. Some students of this college have excelled in University examinations, such as University toppers (First class First) in English Honours in Calcutta University Examinations 2004 and toppers in Hindi Honours in 2011, 2013, 2014 and English Honours in 2011 at WBSU Part III Examinations. With this excellence and confidence the college is fulfilling the same promise of academic excellence by consistently performing well under the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24 Parganas). Being a pioneer multidisciplinary co-educational college of independent India (the founders of the college started their mission on the eve of Indian independence), the college got affiliation from the University of Calcutta ab initio . Commencing its academic journey with affiliation for Intermediate course in Arts in 1947, the college got affiliations for B. Com in 1949, I. Sc. in 1950, B. A. in 1953, B. Sc. in 1957, and subsequently for 18 General subjects, 16 Honours courses, and 1 Major course from the University of Calcutta. To spearhead the movement for extending higher education to the masses, and to reduce the enormous load of the University of Calcutta, the Government of West Bengal, established West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24 Parganas) through West Bengal Act XXVIII of 2007, passed on 25th February. The new university became functional from the academic session 2008-2009. Fifty-seven colleges of North 24 Parganas, including Rishi Bankim Chandra College, have been transferred to the new University through a Government notification No. 300-Edn(U)/IU- 38/08, dated, the 26th of May 2008. At present the college has West Bengal State University affiliation for offering B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com Honours studies in 16 subjects,: (Arts) Bengali, English, Hindi, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit; (Science) Chemistry, Economics, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, and Zoology; and (Commerce) Accounting and Finance; and B.Sc. (Major) course in 1 subject: B.Sc. in Computer Applications (Major) that is equivalent to honours and BCA. The college offers 21 UG General subjects, including Statistics and Journalism & Mass Communication, Urdu and Physical Education one Major subject and three General Courses of Study: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. both Pure and Bio), & Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The college has the distinction of imparting UGC-recognised regular Post-Graduate Level education. The Post-Graduate Course (M.Sc.) in Zoology of the college has been running successfully since 2005 and the
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Post-Graduate Course (M.A.) in English since 2009. Considering the unprecedented success of the college in running P.G. courses in Zoology and English, and on the basis of the NAAC Peer Team recommendation along with popular demand for P.G. courses in other subjects, the college has also applied for P.G. in Economics and is planning to apply for P.G. in Bengali, Chemistry and Sanskrit. The college is also preparing to start B.A. Honours in Journalism & Mass Communication. Acclaimed for its focus on learner-centric teaching and systematic evaluation, this extensive range of programmes is to be conducted by an efficient and qualified academic staff of the college. Aspiring to become a centre of excellence in imparting career-oriented professional courses to the students of the college, the college had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IGNOU for establishing a joint-venture Partner Institution under the Scheme of Convergence of Conventional and Distance/Open modes of Education, duly approved by the Distance Education Council (Govt. of India), and offered courses up to 2014, after which IGNOU closed the entire Convergence Scheme and all the Partner Institutes, as per policy decision. The “Diamond Jubilee Block,” has considerably augmented the academic infrastructure, by adding PG & UG science laboratories and 14 ICT-based lecture theatres with integrated PI system and Lecterns, a space for ICT facilities, etc. from the academic session 2012-13. The first floor of the Students’ Amenities Block has been constructed to house the students’ union rooms. In view of new UG & PG courses to be introduced shortly, other schemes of infrastructural development are also being initiated by the college. The college has also undertaken the project for the development of the college playground. Assistance for development of college playground and sports infrastructure has been provided by hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi under MP LAD fund and by hon’ble MLA, Sri Partha Bhowmick. Rishi Bankim Chandra College, a multidisciplinary co-educational college, enlisted under Sections 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act, since the inception of the scheme in 1956, acknowledged by the UGC for its relentless service to the nation for more than sixty years, had been granted Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in August 2004 and was granted B Grade with an Institutional Score of 71.55%. This distinction of accreditation by NAAC for Quality and Excellence in Higher Education has entrusted greater responsibility on the college and given credibility to its continued efforts towards greater excellence in imparting integrated higher learning. As per NAAC guidelines, an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been formed for ensuring qualitative improvement and future prosperity. The IQAC and all the members of the faculty, staff and students have worked tirelessly to prepare the Self Study Report and AQARs with inputs and analysis from all stakeholders. The task was arduous owing to the commitment of the institution to prepare an authentic report based on the input of nearly 4500 students, 92 members of the faculty and 41 non-teaching staff of the college without disturbing the normal academic activities of the college. The renewal of accreditation has been long due and the college is uploading this SSR Report after due approval of the IQAC and other stakeholders for the submission of LOI. The college is preparing for the second visit of NAAC Peer team for assessment of the college in the current session.
Section II : Plan of the Report
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The Self Study Report (SSR) has three sections: A – The Profile of the College; B – Criterion wise Analytical Report; and C – Evaluative Reports of the Departments, followed by Appendix and Documents. The Criterion-wise Reports are furnished in Section B and each of the seven criteria (viz. Curricular aspects, Teaching-Learning & Evaluation etc., as laid down by NAAC) is objectively analyzed to envisage the areas of our Strength & Competence, Weakness & Deficiencies, Opportunities that emerge out of our core competence and the hitherto unfettered Challenges looming large in near future of this institution. The Appendix (Enclosures) contains the necessary reports & documents to corroborate the self analysis & appraisal conducted in Section A & B. Section III : Afterword The case of a typical undergraduate college like ours running a number of Honours and General courses along with PG courses in two core subjects, is characterized by limited /no autonomy in some vital functional aspects of curricular restructuring and flexibility, recruitment of staff (teaching and non-teaching as well), financial matters and the like. All these undoubtedly have some bearing on institutional management and overall performance. Besides, the fundamental objective conditions of our college, situated at the small suburban town Naihati, about 45 kms north of the city of Kolkata, differ significantly from those of the college operating in and around the throbbing metro cities like Kolkata. Naihati – located at the eastern side of the river Hooghly, is infested with jute mills, rice mills and other ancillary units and is also frilled by villages where the clock of development is ticking at a much slower rate. Naturally, most of our students hail from families of first-generation-learners and migrant population. Shaping the inherent skill of these students into a system of structured academic learning is quite a challenging task and the college, ever since its inception, has relentlessly pursued the philosophy of its founders who, on the eve of independence, dreamt of spreading the light of education to all nooks and corners of this locality. The untiring effort over the last six decades to rationalize this dream has some positive results and negative fall outs as well. We would discuss those in greater details in the subsequent chapters of this volume of SSR. The college is now in a transitional stage – a 68-year old monolithic institution is gradually transforming itself imbibing the opportunities and challenges cropping up from the waves of change sweeping the modern world. Assessing own limitations and constraints, reshuffling and re-orienting the available resources and stretching to newer vista so as to uphold successfully the heritage of the college and also to cope with the vicissitudes of this drastically changing world of today - all form the trivet of this metamorphosing college.
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Self Study Report of Rishi Bankim Chandra College SECTIO N B: SEL F-STUD Y REPORT
1. Profil e of th e Affiliate d College
1. Name and Address of the College: 2. Name: RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA COLLEGE Address: EAST KANTALPARA, POST OFFICE: NAIHATI, DISTRICT: NORTH 24 PARGANAS, City: PIN: 743165 STATE: WEST BENGAL Website: www.rbccollege.ac.in
2. For Communication:
Designatio Name Telepho Mobile F Email n ne a with STD x code Principal Dr. Sanjib Kumar Saha O: 033- 9231657326 [email protected] 25812099 R: 033- 25606446 Vice O Principal : Steering Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar O: 033- 9830073208 [email protected] Committee 25812099 o.in / IQAC R: 033- Co- 25135150 ordinator
3. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College YES Constituent College Any other (specify)
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4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education YES b. By Shift i. Regular YES V ii. Day iii. Evening 5. It is a recognized minority institution? N0
Yes No V
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. NA
6. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid YES V (State Govt.) Self-financing Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 02 / 11 / 1947 (dd/mm/yyyy) b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any) (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2 (f) SINCE INCEPTION OF THE SCHEME - 1956 ii. 12 (B) SINCE INCEPTION OF THE SCHEME - 1956 (Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act enclosed) d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)
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Under Section/ Recognition/Approval Day, Month clause details and Year Institution/Department (dd-mm-yyyy) Validity Remarks Programme i. NON (Recognition/approvalE letter enclosed as Appendix)
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No V If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No V
9. Is the college recognized a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes No V If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes V
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 * SEMI-URBAN Campus area in sq. mts. 19750 Sq. mts. Built up area in sq. mts. 3461.7 m 2 (7000 m 2 floor area, approx) (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
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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 V Sports facilities V swimming pool Gymnasium V Hostel ∗ Boys’ hostel i . Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities) ∗ Girls’ hostel i. Number of hostel 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 — V Health centre – First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance……. Health centre staff –
Qualified Doctor Full time NIL Part-time NIL Qualified Nurse Full time NIL Part-time NIL Facilities like banking, post office, book shops V Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff Animal house V Biological waste disposal V Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage V Solid waste management facility V Waste water management Water harvesting V
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12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)
Name of the Sanction No. of SI. Program Programme/ Duration Entry Medium of ed/ stude No me Course Qualification instruction approve nts 1 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 37 2 Graduat ECONOMICS (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (ECOA) annual 45% marks in the 2 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 37 13 Graduat ELECTRONICS (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (ELTA) annual 45% marks in the 3 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 44 48 Graduat CHEMISTRY (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (CEMA) annual 45% marks in the 4 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 54 57 Graduat MATHEMATICS (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (MTMA) annual 45% marks in the 5 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 49 53 Graduat PHYSICS (PHSA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e annual 45% marks in the 6 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 54 39 Graduat BOTANY (BOTA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e annual 45% marks in the 7 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% Marks in ENGLISH, 37 32 Graduat MICROBIOLOGY (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate and BENGALI e (MCBA) annual 45% Marks in 8 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 44 55 Graduat ZOOLOGY (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (ZOOA) annual 45% marks in the 9 Under- B.Sc. (Major) 3 Years 45% Marks in ENGLISH, 64 14 Graduat COMPUTER (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate with BENGALI e APPLICATION annual Math. and 10 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the BENGALI 64 61 Graduat BENGALI (BNGA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and e annual 45% marks in the 11 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH 71 70 Graduat ENGLISH (ENGA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and e annual 45% marks in the 12 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the HINDI 81 99 Graduat HINDI (HINA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and e annual 45% marks in the 13 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the SANSKRIT, 76 68 Graduat SANSKRIT (SANA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and ENGLISH, e annual 45% marks in the BENGALI 14 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the URDU 30 26 Graduat URDU (URDA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and e annual 45% marks in the
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15 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 64 47 Graduat HISTORY (HISA) (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e annual 45% marks in the 16 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 30 18 Graduat JOURNALISM & (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e MASS COMM. annual 45% marks in the 17 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 54 34 Graduat PHILOSOPHY (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (PHIA) annual 45% marks in the 18 Under- B.A. (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 64 56 Graduat POLITICAL (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e SCIENCE (PLSA) annual 45% marks in the 19 Under- B. Com (Honours) 3 Years 50% marks in the ENGLISH, 108 108 Graduat ACCOUNTANCY (1 + 1 + 1 aggregate and BENGALI e (ACCA) annual 45% marks in the 20 Under- B. Sc.(Bio.)BIO- 3 Years 40% Marks in ENGLISH, 166 93 Graduat SCIENCE (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate with BENGALI e GENERAL annual Bio -Science in XII 21 Under- B. 3 Years 40% Marks in ENGLISH, 166 138 Graduat Sc.(Pure)PHYSICA (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate with BENGALI e L SCIENCE annual Math. and 22 Under- B.A. (Gen.) ARTS 3 Years 30% Marks in ENGLISH, 882 828 Graduat GENERAL (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate in XII BENGALI e annual System) 23 Under- B. Com.(Gen.) 3 Years 30% Marks in ENGLISH, 331 143 Graduat COMMERCE (1 + 1 + 1 Aggregate with BENGALI e GENERAL annual Science or System) Commerce in XII 24 Post- M.A. ENGLISH 2 Years 40% marks in ENGLISH 66 52 Graduat (4 English Honours e Semester 25 Post- M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 40% marks in ENGLISH, 44 47 Graduat Zoology Honours BENGALI e Integr ated Progr Ph.D.amm M.Phil. Ph.D 26 Ce DOEACC – O 6 40% Marks in ENGLISH 0 rtif LEVEL IT AND Months Aggregate with ica COMPUTER Math. and 27 Ce Communicative 6 Months Students SANSKRIT / 20+ 20 20 rtif and Functional Admitted to the URDU / + 20 ica Sanskrit / Urdu / College in 1 st Year ENGLISH
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28 Ce IT and Computer 6 Months Students ENGLISH 2000 (2207) rtif Application Admitted to the ** ica College in 1 st Year 29 DOEACC A-LEVEL 1 Year O-LEVEL ENGLISH 4 UG IT AND (DOEACC) Diploma COMPUTER PG Any Other (specify TOTAL 2777 2225 Compuls ** ory for
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No V
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes V No Number 05
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.) Sl. Department Introduced in the Year No. 1 URDU (B.A. HONOURS) 2014 URDU (B.A. GENERAL SUBJECT) 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION (B.A. GENERAL 2015 SUBJECT)
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com…) a Annual 23 b Semester 2 C Trisemester 0
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17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System 0 b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach 0 c. Any other (specify and provide details) 0
6. Does the college offer UG and /or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes No V
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 Teacher Education Programme separately? Yes No V
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes V No If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s) 15/07/2014 (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme 0 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 V 20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Teaching faculty Positions Associate Assistant Non -teaching Technical Professor Professor Professor staff staff *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / 1 7 11 21 12 16 3 University / State CWTT# PTT# Government Recruited 4 8 5 5
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Yet to recruit 29 20 Sanctioned by the 7 11 20 2 Management/ society or other authorized bodies Recruited Ye t to recruit 2 *M -Mal e *F -Female # CWTT – Contractual Whole Time Teachers (Govt. Approved) # PTT – Part Time Teachers (Govt. Approved)
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest Professor Associate Assistant qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 1 6 8 13 8 36 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 1 2 7 4 14 CWTT (Contractual Whole Time Teachers (Govt. Approved) Ph.D. 1 2 3 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 2 5 7 Part-time teachers (Govt. Approved) Ph.D. M.Phil. PG 5 5 10 Temporary Teachers (Guest Faculty GB Approved) Ph.D. 2 1 3 M.Phil. 1 1 PG 4 10 14 TOTAL 1 7 11 37 36 92
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College
20 (Visiting Faculty/Resource Person for PG classes +18 Guest Faculty for UG Classes)
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: 2014 -2015 2013 -2014 2012 -2013 2011 -2012
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Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
TOTAL 2680 1798 2554 1508 2524 1769 2541 1649 SC 501 210 455 187 497 218 489 198 ST 82 53 77 45 65 33 54 37 OBC 376 270 234 202 0 0 0 0 General 1718 1263 1787 1072 1961 1517 1996 1411 Others 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 3
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 3004 133 - 3137 stat e wher e th e colleg e is located Students from other states of India 27 3 30 NRI students Foreign students Total 3031 136 3167* *As on 23-12-2015, pending admission of 2nd year students
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG 12.5% PG 2.5%
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. 12722 .00
(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 1995.00
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes No V If yes, a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University Yes No V
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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 offered
Programme Name of Duration No. No Teacher Level the Programme/Course of of - Teac Stud Student hers ents Ratio Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Honours) ECONOMICS (ECOA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 6 01:1.5 Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Honours) ELECTRONICS 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 5 20 1:04 Under-Graduate B.Sc.(ELTA) (Honours) CHEMISTRY (CEMA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 7 83 1:12 Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Honours) MATHEMATICS 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 3 96 1:13 Under-Graduate B.Sc.(MTMA) (Honours) PHYSICS (PHSA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 7 80 1:11 Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Honours) BOTANY (BOTA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 5 71 1:14 Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Honours) MICROBIOLOGY 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 67 1:17 Under-Graduate (MCBA)B.Sc. (Honours) ZOOLOGY (ZOOA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 6 127 1:21 Under-Graduate B.Sc. (Major) COMPUTER 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 5 109 1:22 APPLICATION (CMAV) [MAJOR] Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) BENGALI (BNGA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 128 1:32 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) ENGLISH (ENGA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 6 150 1:25 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) HINDI (HINA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 213 1:53 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) SANSKRIT (SANA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 3 90 1:30 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) URDU (URDA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 2 30 1:15 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) HISTORY (HISA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 113 1:28 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) JOURNALISM & 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 3 27 1:09 MASS COMM. (JORA) Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) PHILOSOPHY (PHIA) 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 4 31 1:08 Under-Graduate B.A. (Honours) POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 5 46 1:09 Under-Graduate B.(PLSA) Com (Honours) ACCOUNTANCY 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 8 168 1:21 Under-Graduate B.(ACCA) Sc.(Bio.)BIO-SCIENCE GENERAL 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 15 67 1:04 Under-Graduate B. Sc.(Pure)PHYSICAL SCIENCE 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 24 205 1:09 Under-Graduate B.A.GENERAL (Gen.) ARTS GENERAL 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 38 1684 1:44 Under-Graduate B. Com.(Gen.) COMMERCE GENERAL 3 Years (1 + 1 + 1 annual System) 8 556 1:70 Post-Graduate M.A. ENGLISH 2 Years (4 Semesters Credit- 22 99 1:05 Based) Post-Graduate M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 2 Years (4 Semesters Credit- 11 69 1:06 Based) Certificate DOEACC – O LEVEL IT AND 6 Months 3 3 1:01 courses COMPUTER
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Certificate Communicative and Functional 6 Months 2 20 1:10 Course Sanskrit / Urdu / English Certificate IT and Computer Application 6 Months 3 550 1: 183 Course Diploma Course DOEACC A-LEVEL IT AND 1 Year - - - COMPUTER Cumulative Total 215 4908 1:22.82
29. Is the college applying for
Accreditation: Cycle 1 Cycle 2 V Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment:
(Cycl e 1refer s to firs t accreditatio n an d Cycl e 2, Cycl e 3 an d Cycl e 4 refer s to re - accreditation)
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only) Cycle 1: 16/09/2004 (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result: Accredited with Grade B Cycle 2: ………………..…… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……...... Cycle 3: ……………………..…… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…………….……………...... * Cop ies of Accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) are enclosed as an annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year.
241 Days (2014 -2015)
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year 212 Days (2014 -2015) (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC 08/05/2013 (2013-2015) 23/9/2015 (2015-2017)(dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR (i) 2011-2012 (31/12/2015) AQAR (ii) 2012-2013 (31/12/2015) AQAR (iii) 2013-2014 (31/12/2015) AQAR (iv) 2014- 201 5 (31/12/2015)
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35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) Name of the Student Support Services & Relevant Data Scheme Infrastructure Development UGC XI-Plan Remedial Coaching for Students More than 300 classes have been already Merged Schemes belonging to SC / ST / OBC / organised in the last four academic sessions. & Grants Minorities / Financial Constrained / BPL categories in both the Honours and General Subjects UGC XI-Plan Coaching for Entry in Service SC / ST 12 students qualified in the RLST of WBCSSC Merged Schemes / OBC / Minorities / Financial in 2011-12 for appointment as Assistant & Grants Constrained / BPL categories Teachers in English, Pure Science and Zoology. 11 students qualified the RLST of WBCSSC in 2013-14 for Assistant Teachers in English. UGC XI-Plan Stipend for Students belonging to More than 300 students have received UGC Merged Schemes SC / ST / OBC / Minorities / Stipend for 2010 – 2013 & Grants Financial Constrained / BPL categories for pursuing UG and PG courses in this college UGC XI-Plan Coaching for UGC NET / WBCSC / Twelve (12) candidates qualified UGC-NET in Merged Schemes SET / RET, for PG Students and Ex- English in last four years. In Biological Science & Grants students of the college and the the 5 students of the college have qualified locality, belonging to SC / ST / OBC the CSIR NET & UGC-NET. One qualified / Minorities / Financial Constrained UGC-NET for JRF in English in the Dec 2014. / BPL / Women categories in English Eight students qualified the Research and Biological Sciences Eligibility Test for M.Phil / Ph.D. in English UGC XI-Plan Help for Persons with Special Needs provided through the construction of lift, Merged Schemes (HEPSN) Equal and better access to ramps, railing and special toilet in the & Grants differently-able person Diamond Jubilee Block. UGC XI-Plan Day Care centre: Basic amenities for A 350 sq. ft space for toilet, crèche, rest room, Merged Schemes the working parents employed in and necessary furnishings, functional from & Grants the college 2015. UGC XI-Plan Equal Opportunity Cell Providing and safeguarding equal opportunity Merged Schemes to all the stakeholders across class, gender, & Grants caste, race, linguistic, religious and ethnic identities UGC-sponsored Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child 40 students of the Department of English and Scholarship For PG Studies 25 students of the Department of Zoology received the scholarship in last four years UGC Building Construction of Diamond Jubilee PG & UG science laboratories and 14 modern Grant and Block a four-storeyed with 1250 sq multimedia lecture theatres, a space for ICT College Building mts. floor space; 1 st floor (100 facilities, and a roof top space for additional Fund sq.mts) Students’ Amenities Block; amenities; Students’ Union rooms; Additional Room space on North Gymnasium, Dept. of Physical Education, Block (150 sq,mts) respectively Under MP LAD Development of college playground Standard Football/Cricket ground (80mts X
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fund of Hon’ble and sports infrastructure by Naihati 100 mts), Toilet, Changing Room, Gallery, MP, Sri Dinesh Municipality & Hon’ble MLA, Sri with, trees, wall and high-level fencing. Trivedi Partha Bhowmick College 2 NSS units, 1 NCC Coy, 2 Statutory More than 100 meetings and 300 events / Governing Body Sub-Committees; 20 Sub- activities organized under the overall direction and IQAC Committees / Cells, as per UGC / of the Governing Body and IQAC, benefitting University guidelines all the stake holders with a well-planned organizational management UGC-sponsored 5 National Seminars, more than 40 More than 16000 students and 400 teachers and College state-level / Departmental and staff involved in these seminars and Seminar / PG Seminars, 300 Seminar Lectures by lectures benefitted in the last four academic Development Resource Persons in the last four sessions fund years
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B. CRITERI A - WIS E INPUTS
CRITERIO N I: CURRICULA R 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. To keep in tune with India tryst with a new destiny at the stroke of midnight when clock hands joined their palms to welcome the birth of Independent India on the eve of 15 th August 1947, a few visionaries who lived far ahead of their time mooted an idea. The idea of a college was thus born in Naihati, a small town 38 km from Calcutta. Freed from the shackles of colonial rule, the residence of Naihati and Bhatpara, who bore the rich legacy on Bengal Renaissance and freedom struggle, shaped the vision of this college. Eminent educationists and social thinkers took up the challenge to free Indian education from the bondage of colonial past and create opportunity of higher education in Naihati. As the nation aspired for a creative and dynamic growth, the magical incantation of ‘Bande-Mataram’ composed by Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, a resident of Naihati, ignited the mind of millions and with a sense of national pride, the Steering Committee in its First Meeting held on 2 nd November’1947, decided to perpetuate the memory and name in the shape of this college. Thus the college was named “Rishi Bankim Chandra College”, Naihati as per resolution adopted on 2 nd November’1947 and the Constitution of the college (clause 1) adopted in 1948. The Aims and objectives as stated under clause 3 of the Constitution of Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati are as follows: “The college shall aim at the physical, moral, social and cultural development of the students and also serve as a centre for the diffusion of the knowledge and culture in the locality. It shall provide instructions in Arts, Science and Commerce, with a view to preparing candidates for different university examinations conducted by other recognised bodies and may also issue certificates of proficiency of its own in any particular branch of learning or vocation or technological course.” From its very inception in 1947 the college had formulated its mission to provide quality higher education in multidisciplinary subjects to every cross section of the society and satisfy the needs of the community. The missions and goals are not static; rather through re-vitalising process the college has consistently been shaping such objectives to fit into the new emerging social expectations, fields of knowledge, new visions in education amongst others. Aims and objectives of the college are guided and directed by principles and policies laid down by the West Bengal State University, Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal and the University Grants Commission. Whereas higher education in colonised India (as declared in Macaulay’s Minutes of 1835 and Wood’s Dispatch of 1854) was to create a class of “babus’ with western knowledge and to supply the empire with the reliable and capable public servants, Rishi Bankim Chandra College imbibed the new vision of education in independent India based on humanistic, liberal, moral, and intellectual ideals of Indian Freedom Struggle and the new emergent vision of India as a Knowledge powerhouse. The college has emerged as a pioneer in this movement during the
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last 68 years in the state of West Bengal. In the formative years the missions and goals of the college were guided by the objectives of higher education laid down by the University Education Commission (1948-1949) under the chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. The suggestions are duly recorded in the minutes of several meetings of the Governing Body and the resolutions adopted in those meetings frame the broader perspective on which the Goals and missions of the college are shaped. The college has also incorporated the objectives of education as prescribed for Affiliated College under the West Bengal State University. Furthermore, these goals are reoriented to the needs of the local community and several suggestions made by state Higher Education department have also been incorporated. The missions and goals of the college are the following: a. To act as a centre of excellence in the field of higher education, both UG and PG, and aspire for development as a center of excellence in teaching and research, catering to the needs of the community and aiming at the overall development of the student and faculty through dissemination of knowledge and values of life. b. To integrate college education into our national life, to foster and enrich India’s cultural, literary and philosophical heritage, to nourish the Indian way of life, to advance and spread modern scientific knowledge and to promote physical education and extra-curricular activities. c. To inculcate among students the ideals of social justice, truthfulness, righteousness, democracy, nationalism, liberal humanism, secularism, socialism, tolerance, equality, freedom of conscience, co-operation, fellow-feeling, peace, friendship, human welfare, international amity and for the welfare and betterment of humanity through dissemination of bearing and incessant search for knowledge and truth. d. To provide equal educational opportunities to every cross section of the society irrespective of class, caste, gender, religion, region, and to provide special provision for the underprivileged section of the society such as SC, ST, first generation learners, Other Backward classes, lower income groups, rural masses, physically and visually challenged students, and the boys and girls from the migrated families from across the border. e. To develop as a Student Resource Development Centre with an aim at proper utilisation of the natural and human resources for development and to meet the man power need for social and national development the mission is to cultivate new knowledge to interpret traditional knowledge, and to strive fearlessly in the pursuit of truth and thereby accomplish the goal of providing society with competent graduates trained in multidisciplinary subjects and modern scientific knowledge. f. To function more efficiently as a centre of academic excellence "encouraging and providing for instruction, teaching, training and research in various branches of learning and courses of study, promoting advancement and dissemination of knowledge and learning, and extending higher education, to meet the growing needs of society" as suggested in the First Statutes of West Bengal State University, 2014. g. To fulfill terms and conditions of affiliation and "abide by the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations of the University in force", follow the prescribed curricula and syllabi, prepare the students for University examination and implement the orders of the UGC and University authorities.
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h. To constitute various committees and sub-committees for better organisational management, fill up the vacant posts of Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, and create new post as and when required, following rules, terms and conditions, or any recommendations of designated authority. i. The Constitution of the Rishi Bankim Chandra College, adopted by the Governing Body in 1948, contains regulations on the following: Role of the Governing Body, Composition, Election, Rules and tenure of the G.B., Role and function of the office bearers of the G.B., Rule, Composition and tenure of standing committee on Finance, P.F., Selection, Library and Discipline, Quorum of different Committees, Meeting guidelines, Academic year, terms and conditions for appointments, Service rules, maintenance of service book, special provision for executive function, etc., under clauses 4 to 16. j. To follow the recommendations of the NAAC Peer Team, submit the AQARs, and apply for NAAC Accreditation for the overall development of the academic infrastructure and delivery of courses for the benefit of students and all the stakeholders of the college. The college has been maintaining academic ambience and excellence through integrated learning process so as to inculcate the values of education as enshrined in the goals and mission of this institution named after Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The vision, mission and objectives of the institution aim to inculcate the spirit of honesty, sincerity, transparency and inquisitiveness among the students, teachers and other staff of the college. The motive of the institution also encompasses discipline and austerity in life. As the college is situated in a semi urban /industrial milieu there is always a constant attempt to understand the forces of change that have been taking place in such areas of West Bengal in recent times. Attempts are also made to find solutions through academic applications to many kinds of new social phenomena that are witnessed in and around the locality. This can be called development of a micro level solution model which can be put to practice at macro level given proper opportunity and encouragement from the govt. and the corporate sector. The college has a duty to make its students suitably fit to compete for employment. The principles of discipline, honesty, sincerity and inquisitiveness as practiced and taught by the institution widen the worldview of the students and help to make them worthy citizens of the future.
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 Governing Body of the college approves the Academic Calendar that includes the Time line for the Academic and co-curricular activities of the college, List of Holidays and the same is used by the Academic Sub-Committee that includes all the HODs for framing the Class and Examination schedule of the college at the beginning of each academic session. The Routine Sub-Committee prepares the Main structure of the Routine keeping in mind the stipulated quantum of classes and room allotment. At present the Department offering Honours and General classes allot 72-90 classes per week for the UG students and 80 classes per week are offered by the departments of Zoology and English for the PG students. The classes are conducted in 30 classrooms and 14 laboratories located in the main campus. Lot of emphasis is given on the preparation of the routine and proper distribution of classes towards
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formulating an effective action plan for a proper delivery of the curriculum. The Syllabus is itemized according to the weightage and distributed among the teachers of the Department through formal meeting of the Departmental Committees. The UG honours classes are properly assigned according to the syllabus and the lectures are conducted keeping in mind the requirement of the learners. The UG General papers are also conducted with equal seriousness. Honours classes are taken in such a manner so as to give students a fair idea about the University examination pattern and quality instruction is provided by highly qualified faculty. For the P.G courses Resource persons and in-house faculty having specialization in the area of study are assigned classes. The experts in the fields always give the students an idea about the world of research keeping in mind the probability of some of their students leaving their footprints in research activities in future. The Examination Sub- committee and the University Centre Committee frame the Examination programme and allot halls and invigilation duty to the teachers. For the PG classes the itemized Syllabus and Assignment distribution is done through the BOS and Departmental Committee meetings. Credit based lectures @ 24 lectures for every Credit are assigned to the in-house faculty and Resource Persons drawn from other HEIs. At the beginning of each semester a hard copy of the Syllabus and Assignment Distribution with number of lectures per assignment is issued to every PG student and the same is also hosted in the college website. The Notices, Syllabus Distribution and Routine are well displayed / distributed and hosed as web pages in the college website.
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? The programmes offered by this college are regulated according to the guidelines of the West Bengal State University. The courses offered by the University (B.Sc. & B.A., Honours & General, PG courses in Zoology and English) are basically knowledge-based. However, the Skill’ factor is not totally ignored in the curricula. Particularly, for Laboratory-based Science subjects, the students get ample opportunity to develop hands-on-experience on the theoretical knowledge imparted through classroom lectures. Side by side, in B.A. Language courses, special weightage is placed on developing writing and communicative skills. In B.Com. Course, apart from Advanced Accounting and Tax Practices, a special emphasis is given on developing skill on information technology and its application to business. The West Bengal State University established vide West Bengal Act XXVIII of 2007 has since its inception carried the rich legacy of the University of Calcutta and modernized the curricula to keep in tune with India’s global aspirations and included components that are need based and relevant. The University provides logistic support in terms of Students’ registration, framing the syllabus, conduct of Examinations, evaluation, issuance of marksheet, etc. for the Under- graduate students. For the PG courses separate board of Studies are formed by the University to look after the registration of the students, framing of syllabus and examination/evaluation pattern while the college has to run its own Controller of Examinations centre, frame credit- based syllabus modules, and ensure a standardized delivery of courses by pooling in specialized Resource Persons from in-house and other HEIs. The college listed under UGC 12b
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receives UGC financial Assistance for College Development and development of UG and PG courses. Several Merged schemes of the UGC under XI Plan has provided a major support for the overall academic infrastructure of the college. The college works on an optimal use of the academic infrastructure with well-equipped fully computerized Library, modern renovated laboratories, well ventilated and furnished classrooms, multimedia lecture theatres, computer and IT infrastructure, games and sports infrastructure, canteen and common room facilities. College budgetary allocations are made for seminars and publication of magazines. However, due to the space crunch, the college could not provide space for separate departmental libraries and offices for the Arts departments and cubicles for individual teachers. The conduct of examinations for best curriculum delivery requires proper streamlining from the University authorities and the time frame of examination and declaration of result are the major challenges face by the institution. The support from university requires strengthening. Moreover, the teaching and administrative work load shared by the teachers of the college catering to more than 4000 students leave little scope for Research activities and for improving teaching practices. However, the college encourages the teachers to attend workshops on curriculum frame work, Board of studies meetings, evaluation assignments, Orientation programmes, refresher Courses in different subjects, and provides proper academic ambience for effectively translating the curriculum and improving 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 University forms ‘Board of Studies’ (BOS) for reviewing, renewing and redesigning of various curricula. The University carries sole discretion in selecting the members of BOS from amongst the teachers of the university & affiliated colleges. A handful of teachers of this college have worked as members of BOS in various subjects, such as English, Chemistry, History, Bengali, Economics, Computer Applications, Electronics, Journalism & Mass Communications, & played crucial roles in designing the curricula of their respective disciplines. University also has its own teacher-feedback system, where an individual teacher can divulge his/her expert-opinion regarding reformulation of various programmes. The college has also utilized financial grants from the U.G.C towards this purpose. For example, even the arts departments like History and English have purchased LCD projectors for showing educational films and make PowerPoint presentation. The students of the PG departments are trained to make power point presentation of their Term Papers and Dissertation. The infrastructure for the Science departments such as Zoology, Chemistry, Micro-biology, Electronics and Computer Applications has been fully renovated and modernised as per the requirement of their respective curriculum. The infrastructure for the Department of Botany and Physics is being renovated and upgraded to meet the new emerging scientific needs. So far as the conventional methods are concerned all the department allot classes and assign portion of the syllabus to the teachers, conduct regular classes, tutorials, unit tests and make an effective use of board-work. Interactive Electronic Board is installed in one lecture theatre at Pratistha for IT classes and seminars and in the Department of Journalism and Mass
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Communication. Study materials are also given to the students on a regular basis. Together with this the student volunteers of NSS and NCC cadets play a very important role in the overall personality development of the students. The students learn a lot about environment and society along with sense of commitment, discipline, and service to society and ecology. The students are also taken on excursions and educational tours to various places. The Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication has purchased several equipments for documentation and dissemination of information to make the students familiar with various modes of journalism and mass communications.
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 Curricula for different mathematical and technology-based science subjects like Physics, Mathematics, Electronics and Computer Applications require exposure to the industries and research institutes. The students are sent to these organizations either for Project Work or for participating in exhibition and seminars under the guidance of highly qualified, research- oriented faculty. The students of Biological Sciences are similarly exposed to field-work and study tours on a regular basis under the supervision of research-minded specialized faculty so that they learn a lot from the ecological resources and become familiar with the demand of the industry and research in the field of Biological Sciences. The students of Chemistry have the best laboratory facility amongst the colleges in West Bengal and are supported by full- faculty strength and the Principal, himself an avid researcher in chemistry. The students are encouraged and guided to take the challenges of the Chemical industry and research centres. A student of the department Satwata Moitra earned rare recognition in Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory as a Scientist. The departments of Social Sciences such as Economics, History, Philosophy and Political Science are also engaged in active research, field-work and projects conducted in various socio-historical sites. The students of the Department of History were taken on field-work and study tour to heritage sites at Santiniketan in January 2006; to the ancient archeological site of Chandraketugarh on 22.12.2008; and to the medieval historical sites in Burdwan on 07.01.2010, under the supervision of all the members of the faculty. The students of the Language departments are similarly exposed to the cultural and literary world through seminars, publication, translation work, creative writing, drama, song and dance performances. The Students of the English Department went to Gour Banga University, Malda, in 2013, to perform an improvisational play made by the department based on the tradition of classical Sanskrit and European theatre.
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. Teachers from the departments of Bengali, History, Economics, Electronics, English etc. have served as members of the UG Board of Studies of university. Some of the teachers are members of the UG BOS of the West Bengal State University.
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Prof. Pramila Board of Studies for UG in The University of 2003-2006 Majumdar English Calcutta Dr Jaba Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2008-2011 Chattopadhyay Bengali University Dr. Debashish Sen Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2008-2011 Gupta English University Dr. Mainak Roy Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2008-2011 Economics University Dr. Sanhita Sen Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2009-2012 History University Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2011-2014 English University Dr. Pradipta Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2011-2014 Bhattacharya Economics University Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for PG in Rishi Bankim Chandra July 2015-till English College date Prof Debashish Roy Board of Studies for PG in Rishi Bankim Chandra July 2015-till English College date Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies in UG & PG Narula Institute of 2015-till date (Humanities) technology (Autonomous) The members of the Board of Studies like Computer Applications, Electronics, Journalism & Mass Communications have also contributed to the development of the curriculum. At the Board of Studies meeting the student feedback is given prime importance for the delivery of the curriculum. Most of the teachers of the college attend workshops organized by the Board of Studies for framing syllabus and question patterns. The teacher feedback is an important component in such workshops as the colleges mainly deliver the UG honours and General courses. The guidance of other stakeholder, such as management, guardians and ex-students are also discussed at the meetings and workshops. For example, Dr. Sanhita Sen of the department of History served as a Member of the UGBOS from 2009-2012 and contributed in a significant manner towards giving a new shape to the UG History syllabus. In the BOS meeting she had suggested inclusion of new topics like the Green Revolution, Politics in Bengal in the 1960s, (History of India, Paper V); India and Her Neighbours covering Indo- China, Indo-Bangladesh and Indo-Myanmar, Indo-Pakistan relations (World Politics since 1919 Paper VII). These suggestions were incorporated in the new syllabus for UG courses. In English and Economics the major contribution was in the areas of evaluation and question pattern. So far the as the question patterns are concerned new types of questions were developed and changes took place in the area of distribution of marks.
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
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curriculum has been developed. First, the college, after conceptualising the introduction of a new course/programme, has to sent Letters of Intention (LOI) to the University and Higher Education Council, furnishing the information related to existing infrastructure and resources available for the proposed course / programme and also justifying the need of introducing such programme(s) / course(s). The general time involved in processing this intent through physical inspection etc. by the University appointed experts, is about 6-12 months. The Expert Committee appointed for inspection give recommendations that are primarily followed for introduction of new courses. As per the NAAC recommendations the college applied for PG courses in Zoology and English and got permission to offer the courses as autonomous PG courses that required development of curriculum for the new courses. This included ’Needs Assessment’, design of curriculum, development and planning for the delivery of the course along with framing Examination procedures as per the relevant UGC and University rules, guidelines and statutes. Expert Committees for PG studies included all the in-house substantive teachers and nominees of Vice Chancellor and the principal to develop curriculum and frame instructional and evaluation policies. In 2015 the University formed Board of Studies of each PG Courses in the Colleges to develop the curriculum and the teachers of the PG departments of the college are effectively involved in the entire process.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? Regular classes, exchange of ideas and information between the teachers and the students therein contribute a lot towards proper achievement of the ultimate goal. Tutorials, unit tests, group discussions nurture inherent talents among the students. Similarly interdisciplinary approach is maintained and the college often takes recourse to use of nonconventional methods to drive home the message that the curriculum envisions. For example, the Department of Political Science trains its students in the art of parliamentary debate and some of the students have taken part in ‘Mock Youth Parliament’ organised by the Ministry of Youth and parliamentary Affairs. Similarly the departments of History and English arrange film shows on relevant areas. The dept. of English in-built curriculum to incorporate understanding drama and literature through performance and the students are trained to perform scenes from important classical plays like Kalidasa’s Sakuntala and modern European and Indian plays along with developing their own script for song, dance and drama performance to understand the nuances of creative arts.
2 Academi c Flexibility 1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. Course Name of the Duration Goals and Objectives and Relevant Details Level Course Certificate DOEACC – O 6 Train students for national-level DOEACC examinations courses LEVEL IT AND Months and create opportunity for professional value addition for COMPUTER reaping best scope in the job market in the IT sector.
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Certificate Communicativ 6 Months Train students and develop their linguistic competence Course e and and ability to undertake translation projects. The emphasis Functional is given on oral and written communications. Certificate IT and 6 Months Train students for and create opportunity for professional Course Computer value addition for reaping best scope in the job market in Application the IT sector, making them tech-savvy and enable them to use the Knowledge based resources for academic and professional enrichment. DOEACC A- 1 Year Train students for national-level DOEACC examinations UG LEVEL IT AND and create opportunity for professional value addition for Diploma COMPUTER reaping best scope in the job market in the IT sector.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning / dual degree? If ‘yes’, give details. None
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. Issues may cover the following and beyond: • Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted/offered by the college: SL. No . SUBJECT & CODE BSc Honours Any Two Elective Subjects from the Following with an Honours Subject 2. CHEMISTRY (CEMA) (a) MTMG, (b) PHSG. 3. MATHEMATICS (MTMA) (a) PHSG, (b) ELTG/ STSG/CEMG. 4. ELECTRONICS (ELTA) (a) PHSG/STSG, (b) MTMG. 5. BOTANY (BOTA) (a) ZOOG, (b) MCBG, (c) CEMG. 6. ZOOLOGY (ZOOA) (a) BOTG, (b) MCBG, (c) CEMG. 7. MICROBIOLOGY (MCBA) (a) CEMG, (b) BOTG/ZOOG. 8. ECONOMICS (ECOA) (a) MTMG, (b) STSG
9. COMPUTER APPLICATION (a) PHSG/STSG, (b) MTMG (CMAV) [MAJOR] BA Honours Any Two Elective Subjects from the Following with an Honours Subject 1 BENGALI (BNGA) (a) PHIG/JORG, (b) HISG/PEDG, (c) PLSG, (d) ENGG/SANG/ECOG. 2 ENGLISH (ENGA) (a) PHIG/JORG, (b) HISG/PEDG, (c) PLSG, (d) ECOG. (e) BNGG. 3 HINDI (HINA) (a) HISG/PEDG, (b) PLSG, (c) PHIG/JORG, (d) ENGG/SANG/ECOG. 4 SANSKRIT (SANA) (a) BNGG, (b) PHIG/JORG, (c) HISG/PEDG, (d) PLSG, 5 PHILOSOPHY (PHIA) (a) HISG/PEDG, (b) PLSG, (c) BNGG,(d) ENGG/SANG/ECOG.
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6 HISTORY (HISA) (a) PLSG, (b) PHIG/JORG, (c) BNGG,(d) ENGG/SANG/ECOG. 7 POL. SC. (PLSA) (a) HISG/PEDG, (b) PHIG/JORG, (c) BNGG, (d) ENGG/SANG/ECOG. 8 URDU (URDA) (a) ENGG, (b) PHIG/JORG, (c) PLSG 9 JOURNALISM & MASS COMM. (a) PLSG, (b) PHIG, (c) HISG/PEDG, (d) BNGG/SANG/ENGG (JORA) BCom Honours 1. ACCOUNTANCY (ACCA) As per fixed papers & Groups mentioned in the WBSU, Barasat syllabus. BA /BSc / BCom General Choose any three as the Elective subjects from the above and Degree Course Environmental Studies (ENVS) as Compulsory subject. 1 PURE SCIENCE GENERAL GROUP-A: (a) PHSG, (b) CEMG/STSG, (c) MTMG GROUP-B: (a) STSG/PHSG, (b) ECOG, (c) MTMG 2 BIO-SCIENCE GENERAL (a) CEMG, (b) ZOOG, (c) BOTG, (d) MCBG. 3 ARTS GENERAL (a) PLSG, (b) HISG/PEDG, (c) PHIG/JORG, (d) BNGG, (e) ENGG/SANG/ECOG 4 B. COM. GENERAL As fixed by the West Bengal State University, Barasat, North 24 Parganas MA / MSc PG Degree Course 1 MSc ZOOLOGY (PGZ) Zoology Core areas, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Genetics, Fishery Science, Ecology 2 MA ENGLISH (PGE) English Literature core areas, Modern Linguistics, Indian Writings, English Language Teaching, South Asian Literature, Dalit Literature, Drama and Theatre Arts, Gender Studies, Theory and Criticism • Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options None • Courses offered in modular form: PG course in English (Theory and Criticism Paper 305 • Credit transfer and accumulation facility: None • Lateral and vertical mobility within and acrosspr ogrammes and courses: None • Enrichment courses: Compulsory IT and Computer Certificate offered for the 1 st Year UG students admitted to the college for making them tech-savvy and enable them to use the Knowledge based resources for academic and professional enrichment. The option for DOEACC certified O & A level courses is also offered to the students. The introduction of Communicative and functional Language courses in Urdu / Sanskrit and English in 2015 also offers scope for linguistic competence building to the faculty and students.
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. DOEACC certified O & A level courses are only offered at highly subsidized fees to the students of the college. The instructors and Computer Personnel of Pratistha – the career Hub deliver the courses along with the compulsory ICT courses for the 1 st year students.
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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
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? NO
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 institution ensures that the objectives of the curriculum are achieved through constant monitoring by IQAC and Academic Sub-Committee. The IQAC not only ensures quality enhancement but also emphasizes the fact that the objectives of teaching the course must be achieved. Student Feedback, Parent-Teacher meeting, regular internal test, seminars, field work, study tours and excursion, activities of the NSS and NCC, etc., supplement the university curricula and strengthen the institutional goals and objectives.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the nee ds of the dynamic employment market? The dynamic requirements of the job market and the changing nature of employment pattern from the traditional agrarian/industrial/service sectors to a more IT-based, technology-driven service and manufacturing sectors, have make the college undertake new challenges to enhance the employability of its graduates. While ICT-friendly infrastructure with modern electronic gadgets and lab equipments and Internet connectivity has given the learners an opportunity to connect with the global trends, the instructional methods are also upgraded to hone the skill of the learners. The Curricula for different mathematical and technology-based science subjects like Physics, Mathematics, Electronics and Computer Applications require exposure to the industries and research institutes for better employability. The students are sent to these organizations either for Project Work or for participating in exhibition and seminars under the guidance of highly qualified, research-oriented faculty, as for example, the students of these departments attended and presented projects at ISSER, Kolkata. The students of Biological Sciences are similarly exposed to field-work and study tours on a regular basis under the supervision of research-minded specialized faculty so that they harness the knowledge of the Green technologies and eco-friendly job market and learn a lot from their
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experience with ecological resources and become familiar with the demand of the industry and job market in the field of Biological Sciences. The students of Chemistry have the best laboratory facility amongst the colleges in West Bengal and are supported by full-faculty strength and the Principal, himself an avid researcher in chemistry. The students are encouraged and guided to take the challenges of the Chemical industry and research centres. The departments of Social Sciences such as Economics, History, Philosophy and Political Science are also engaged in active research, field-work and projects conducted in various socio-historical sites, thereby enhancing their employability skill and competence in the educational and service sectors, like hospitality, tourism, knowledge process outsourcing, etc. The students of the Language departments are similarly exposed to the cultural and literary world through seminars, publication, translation work, creative writing, drama, song and dance performances. Modern linguistics and English Language Teaching are integrated in the curriculum supported with training in modern ICT based learning and teaching, including the use of mobile and functional language laboratory, interactive module based learning system, practice classes based on TOEFL/TOESL format, and use of performance as a tool for enhancing linguistic competence through drama, songs, debates, elocution, JAM, Dumb Charade, and Group Discussion, etc. Every year the Department organizes Sandipan Majumder Memorial Cultural Event on 23 February in English language that includes all the language- oriented activities carried out through the year. The Result of such activities is inspiring next generation of students as their seniors are hired by the technical colleges in West Bengal as Assistant Professors in English to take the courses in Communicative, Technical and Business English for the BTech, MBA, MCA students. At present the post-graduate students of the college are teaching at JIS University, GNIT, NIT, Brainware College, Adamas University, JISIT, Techno-India University, and several other colleges affiliated to Maulana Azad Technology University, Kolkata. The students of the PG course in Zoology get Hands-on demonstration projects, Seminars, Workshop, Audio-visual aids, Assignments, etc. that enhance their employability skill. The UGC-sponsored coaching in NET-SET-RET, Entry-in-Service, and PG- Development assistance for both English and Zoology have made the students more capable in research and employability than event the University departments in the vicinity. The success rate of the students after UG/PG course of these departments will illustrate the achievements: Name of National / NET/ SLET RET PSC / Civil School Private state competitive GATE NET SSC / services / Service Institution examinations -JRF Bank Defence / Commmission / Industry 2005-2015 Rlys English General / - 4 18 30 Honours MA in English 04 01 07 03 2 24 25 UGC-sponsored 08 01 06 07 14 - Coaching NET / Entry in Services (External) MSc in Zoology 4 1 2 4 10 13
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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? Gender: The Women Cell, IQAC and the English Department organized two events in 2014 &2015 greater Gender Sensitisation and empowerment. On 4th December 2014 , Prof. Saswata Kusari Assistant Professor, Department of English, Saroda Ma Girls’ College, Barasat, North 24 Parganas and Research Scholar, University of Kalyani, delivered a lecture on “New Researches in Gender Studies.” On 6 th October 2015, a 6-Hour Workshop, was conducted by Sappho for Equality, an NGO working in the field of LGBT Rights, on Gender Sensitisation and Empowerment Gender Sensitisation and LGBT Rights: Towards a Progressive Tolerant Society.The flagship Scheme of the Govt. of West Bengal, the Kanyasree Prakalpa for providing scholarship and incentives for Girl Students has provided major impetus to the rise in enrolment of female students in our college (209 additional female students in 2014- 2015). Climate Change, Environmental Education: Ecological Issues, Global warming, Environmental Education are integrated in the UG and PG curriculum and classes are held on a regular basis to sensitize the students, staff and faculty for ecological awareness. Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar delivered a lecture entitled “ In Search of Public Information and Awareness Campaigns on Ecological Issues in Print and Electronic Media” at a UGC-sponsored National Seminar, organized by the Dep. of Journalism and mass Communication, at Rishi Bankim Chandra College on 16 -09- 2011. The NSS units of the college also organized the following activities:
LISTS OF EVENTS ORGANIZED BY NSS ON ECOLOGICAL, HEALTH, NATIONAL INTEGRATION, GENDER AND SOCIAL ISSUES DURING 2010- 2015 YEAR SL.NO EVENTS 2010-11 1. EARTH DAY:22 APRIL 2. MY EARTH MY DUTY: 25 AUGUST 3. NSS DAY: 24 SEPEMBER: SEMINAR ON AWARENESS AND SCREENING FOR THALASSEMIA AMONG STUDENTS 4. SOS: SAVE OUR SPECIES: 18 DECEMBER: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF BIO DIVERSITY 5. SPECIAL CAMP: 25-31 DECEMBER: WATER MANAGEMENT AND BIO DIVERSITY CONSERVATION 6. SPECIAL TALK ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: 28 JANUARY 2011-12 1. EARTH DAY: 22APRIL 2. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 3. RABINDRA SMARAN: ECOLOGY AND TAGORE 8 TH AUGUST 4. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 5. NSS DAY CELEBRATION: BLOOD GROUP DETECTION CAMP 6. NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY CELEBRATION:11 TH NOVEMBER 7. VIJAY DIWAS CELEBRATION:16 TH NOVEMBER 8. SPECIAL CAMP: 24-3OTH DECEMBER: RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND SANITATION
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9. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2012-13 1. THE 175 TH BIRTH CELEBRATION OF RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTOPADHYAY: NATIONALISM AND FREEDOM 28 TH JUNE 2. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 3. WORLD POPULATION DAY OBSERVATION: 4. MY EARTH MY DUTY: 25 AUGUST 5. NSS DAY: 24 SEPEMBER 6. WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVATION: 1ST DECEMBER 7. YUVA DIWAS: 12 TH JANUARY 8. SPECIAL CAMP: 18-24 TH JANUARY: RESPECT THE WOMEN: CORNER STONE OF CIVILIZED SOCIETY 9. REPUBLIC DAY OBSERVATION 10. WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION 8 TH MARCH 11. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2013-14 1. NSS DAY CELEBRATION 2. WORLD AIDS DAY: 1ST DECEMBER 3. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 4. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 22 ND APRIL 5. NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION:12 TH JANUARY 6. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 7. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 8. INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE DAY:21 ST FEBRUARY Dates Activities of the NSS Unit I & NSS Unit II 2014 -2015 June, 2014 1 SHIFTING OF GARDEN PLANTS IN FRONT OF COLLEGE LIBRARY 1st December, 2014 2 WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVATION, RED RIBBON CLUB FORMATION 12 th January, 2015 3 NATIONAL YOUTH DAY OBSERVATION 18 th February, 2015 4 THALASSAEMIA AWARNESS & SCREENING PROGRAMME 21 st February, 2015 5 INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY OBSERVATION 1-20 th March, 2015 6 COLLEGE CLEANING PROGRAMME- SWACCHA BHARAT MISSION 23-27 th March, 2015 7 PARTICIPATION IN A 5-DAYS WORKSHOP ON ‘YOUTH MOTIVATION’ AT WBSU 2 - 8th March, 2015 8 SPECIAL CAMP ON “YOUTH FOR DIRT AND DISEASES” AT KEUTIA, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, 2 - 8th March, 2015 9 SPECIAL CAMP ON “YOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, KEUTIA, NORTH 24 PARGANAS 5th June, 2015 10 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY OBSERVATION
Human Rights
The IQAC of the college, Equal Opportunity Cell and the Department of English organize seminars and lectures on the issues related to Human Rights, SC, ST, OBC, Linguistic and Religious Minorities, Women, Third Gender, Economically and Physically Challenged, LGBT, and Child labour.
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Sl. Dates of Events/ Lectures Organized by the Title of the Presentation No. Workshop IQAC, “Equal Opportunity Cell”, Rishi / Lectures Bankim Chandra College on Human Rights, Rights of Children, Women and Dalits 1. 05.03.2014 UGC Sponsored short-term course on The Indian Constitution and “Positive Discrimination”. Positive Discrimination Sri Pradipta Ray, Rtd. Hon’ble Justice, Calcutta High Court. 2 05.03.2014 Prof. Chanchal Chakraborty, Formerly, Positive Discrimination and the Asso. Prof. , B. R. S. College. Constitution of India 3 05.03.2014 Prof. Debjani Sengupta, Dept. of Otherness of Other Backward Sociology, C. U. Classes 4 07.03.2014 Prof. Bholanath Banerjee, Dept. of Caste Discrimination and Sociology, C. U. Democratizing Governance in India 5 12.03.2014 Prof. Swapan Kr. Bhattacharyya, Rtd. Positive Discrimination as a Prof. of Sociology, C. U. Weapon for Ending Negative Discrimination. The Case of Dalits in India 6 05.04.2014 Prof. Shilpa Nandi Ghosh, Dept. of Positive Discrimination in India Political Science, Khudiram Bose College. 7 5-04-2014 Prof. Mrinmoy Dutta, Rishi Bankim Chandra College 8 5-04-2014 Prof. Runi Dutta, Rishi Bankim Health Care: A Major exclusion Chandra College for STs in India 9 5-04-2014 Dr. Sourav Majumder, Rishi Bankim Itibachak Baishyamya: Rajniti O Chandra College Bastab (Positive Discrimination: Politics and Reality) 10 5-04-2014 Dr. Bijan Biswas, Rishi Bankim Samajik Baisamya: Sekal Ekal Chandra College (Social Inequality: Then and Now) 11 5-04-2014 Prof. Indrani Bandyopadhyay, Kalna College, 12 5-04-2014 Prof. Durjoy Roy, Rishi Bankim Positive Discrimination: The Chandra College World Scenario Events Organised by IQAC and the Department of English on Equal Rights and Opportunities 1 10 Prof. Kalyan Das, Assistant Professor, Literature form the Margins: September Department of English, Presidency Introducing Caste and Cultural 2014 University, College Street, Kolkata. Politics in Dalit Literature 2 16 Ms Drishadwati Bargi, Research Modernity of Caste September Scholar, Centre for Women Studies,
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2015 Jadavpur University
3 25 August Dr. Syamasree Basu, Assistant African American Feminism 2014 Professor, Department of English
4 13 March Sri Lucky Gupta, Wirter, Director, Special session of Interaction and 2015 Performer, Producer, Rangalok Solo Performance “Ma Mujhe Theatre, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Tagore Bana De” on the Plight India and Aspirations of a dalit Child Labour
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students? § moral and ethical values For the all-round personality development of the learners and for inculcating moral and ethical values the goals and mission of the college have special provisions. The students who cross the threshold of school days and step into the sphere of college education are gradually groomed through a process of total personality development to mature into a sensible human being and prospective achiever. Being a college imparting UG and PG courses, the institution can share only three-five years in the life of every student, but within this period the students' personality finally shapes into perfection. The college provides a rich academic ambience: the serenity of peaceful academic pursuit in well-built spacious classrooms and library contributes to the positive intellectual growth of the students. Members of the staff and faculty maintain a very high standard of moral conduct and intellectual ability and such standards are imbibed by the students. The all-round personality develops through different activities such as games, sports, physical training, NSS, NCC, co-curricular and cultural functions. The college provides proper infrastructural facilities to the students for physical growth, fitness and sportsmanship. Students are encouraged and supported to participate in collegiate and inter-collegiate activities and are taught to work in group and develop a sense of co-operation and belongingness.
§ employable and life skills The course module of the college is regulated by syllabus of the West Bengal State University. The students are required to accumulate knowledge on the prescribed area and express proficiency in the University exam. The existing system of examination-centric learning process is highly demanding on the students' capacity to learn. Primarily, the learning resources are provided through class lectures and practical lessons. Students are provided with reference materials, academic calendar, systematic motivation, evaluation and assessment methods to inculcate the healthy habit of self-learning. The classroom lectures are supported by special counselling sessions, tutorials, seminars, educational tours. Efforts are made to train the learners to use the curriculum-specific learning to score good marks and then use the learning for higher education and career-making. This makes the students employable for the
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traditional service and research sectors. For developing their employability in new emerging fields the students are made familiar with career options and provided basic ICT-environment. Training in managerial skill, leadership qualities communicative and interview skill is integrated in the wide range of co-curricular activities of the college. The elected representatives of the Students’ Union also take active role. The Students’ Employment and Academic Placement Cell also conducts training sessions for preparing students for job interview and placement in various institutes and industries. As Communication skills are essential for employability and livelihood for new generation of learners the traditional classroom-teaching method is supplemented with ICT based teaching method. There has been more stress on Teacher-centric dissemination of knowledge where the communication skill of the teacher influences and moulds the students' skill and communicative power. Students are encouraged to read aloud the sections from the text, raise pertinent questions or interrogate, offer suggestion and give answers to teacher's queries. The college, catering to a large number of students especially in the General Degree classes, follows the traditional teaching method to develop the communicative skill of the students. The teachers encourage bilingual and translational method to develop the communicative skill of the students. However, in the Honours classes the traditional methodology is supplemented by a more learner-centric and often ICT-based learning process through which the students are given more scope to develop their communication skill. In the language and literature courses special emphasis is given on the spoken language: Linguistics, phonetics, performance and creative writings are integral part of the curricula. The curricula provide significant scope for developing language proficiency and classroom interactive communication is always encouraged in the classes. However, as the students belong to different linguistic communities in this suburban and industrial province, more systematic guidance is needed for imparting communications skill. The college has recently introduced Communicative English courses & Spoken Urdu/Hindi and Sanskrit courses to support the language teaching through the curricula. The activities outside the classroom are primarily targeted to develop the all-round personality of the learners and such activities depend primarily on the communication skill. The students are encouraged to participate in the college cultural competitions such as Extempore lectures on contemporary topics, Elocution, Debating, Recitation, Group discussion. The students organise several departmental functions under the guidance of the faculty. These become a platform for harnessing the communicative resources of the students. In a multidisciplinary college like ours no uniform method of promoting numerical skills among the students can be adopted. Working within the existing constraints of prescribed curricula for Science, Arts and Commerce students, the teachers encourage the students to adopt a realistic attitude to life and inculcate computational skill to survive in a materialistic world and succeed in the competitive exams. However, the Students' Employment and Academic Placement- Counselling Cell has been organising special training classes for transferring numerical and analytical skill among the students so that they succeed in competitive exams. Ushering in a era of IT Revolution the college has emerged as a potential site for the dissemination of knowledge through revolutions in the information technology. The college is a pioneer in the field of college level computer education in the district sub-division. Having introduced courses in Computer Application in 1996 and R.B.C. College Computer Center that was
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commissioned in 1995 with The Institute of Computer Engineers (India), now integrated with the College’s career Hub, Pratistha, the college has started pooling in the resources of the Information Technology with hands on training in software development and web designing. The central computer facility at Pratistha has the ICT infrastructure, lab automation for Multimedia development with Internet connectivity. Three lab chambers each having a capacity of 20 computers with Internet and multimedia faculty and three dedicated computer- instructors provide students to learn computers within the college time. The college has its own web-site containing all the relevant information about the institution. Presently the college 20 BSNL BB connections along with mobile Data 3G connectivity through dongle. Substantial academic information required for new emerging areas of study, are being downloaded and the faculty and students utilize such resources are also being stored in the college library that is fully computerized with bar coded books and journals. The extension of library on the second floor of the north wing, has given a boost to the resource mobilization through Information Technology. The newly furnished library space provides sufficient infrastructural support to use reference books, ENCYCLOPAEDIAS, and other viable information source.
§ better career options RBC College Students’ Employment & Academic Placement-Counselling Cell, Formed on 06/3/2003, provides information, assistance, guidance, instruction and counselling to regular students and graduates of the college, for job placement and admission to higher degree/diploma or other academic courses. The Cell organises campus interviews, counselling sessions and training for students’ job placement, offers guidance and counselling for admission to higher educational courses, and maintains regular correspondence with different organisations, industry and institutions. The Cell has organised three Free Academic Counselling and Coaching sessions for West Bengal Central School Service Commission, RLS Test, in which 620 ex-students of the college attended more than 800 classes offered by 70 faculty members. 12 students who attended the course and mock-interview session in 2010- 2011 have been empanelled for appointment as Assistant Teacher by WBCSSC. The Cell organises mock-interview sessions, training in soft-skill and communicative English. CIPLA, Procter & Gamble, HDFC Life, Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd., among others, have recruited students from the college. On the basis of the exemplary achievement of the Career and Counselling Cell, the college has received UGC grant under XI Plan to introduce new courses for Entry-in-Services and Job Placement. The composition of the employment cell is given below : Chairman (Ex-Officio), Principal, Jt. Conveners, Dr. Pradipta Bhattacharya and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar, and the members are Dr. Mainak Roy, Dr. Tapan Kr. Chakraborti, and Debashish Sengupta. Since 2010 the cell is working under the management of the Pratistha - the Career Hub of the college, maintaining & updating records of students’ profile & job opportunities; conducting career counselling sessions, grooming & mock interview sessions and arranging training for self-employment & entrepreneurship. § community orientation: On 13 March 2015 Sri Lucky Gupta, Writer, Director, Performer, Producer, Rangalok Theatre, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India conducted a Special session of Interaction and Solo Performance “Ma Mujhe Tagore Bana De” on the Plight
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and Aspirations of a dalit Child Labour. Two NSS Units of the college work throughout the year organizing activities with community orientation. The Women Cell organizes activities on gender sensitization, the Equal Opportunity Cell also organized lectures on Positive Discrimination and Dalit issues. The Students’ Union works throughout the year and develop the community orientation of the students
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? The management of different activities related to the administration and academic affairs of the college is framed on the principles of participatory and available interaction between the students, teachers, non-teaching staff and administrator. The management is time tested and through an in-built mechanism for internal assessment that has gradually evolved through years, the college has consistently ensured the quality of higher education. As per the recommendations of the UGC, the college was first to introduce the Self Appraisal of the teachers and has been maintaining such records since the session 1999. This has helped in formulating the future curricular activities. Along with this, the college has introduced Students’ Feedback System to check the quality of education and design future planning for curricular (and infrastructural) development. The information furnished in college-designed format by the individual teachers are used at the time of screening for Career Advancement, i.e., for promotions to higher pay-scales and also for selecting the candidates to participate in the Refresher Courses & Orientation Programmes, organized by the Academic Staff Colleges & Refresher Course Centres of different universities.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? Student Feedback is taken and analysed for internal quality check-up of the enrichment programmes and performance of the institution.The management of different activities related to the administration and academic affairs of the college is framed on the principles of participatory and available interaction between the students, teachers, non-teaching staff and administrator. The management is time tested and through an in-built mechanism for internal assessment that has gradually evolved through years, the college has consistently ensured the quality of higher education. Among the most significant feedback received from the students are related to participation of few teachers in such activities that often require extra time and energy.
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? The University forms ‘Board of Studies’ (BOS) for reviewing, renewing and redesigning of various curricula. Several teachers of this college have worked as members of BOS in various subjects, such as English, Chemistry, History, Bengali, Economics and contributed a lot in the design and the development of the curriculum prepared by the university. Apart from the
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members of BOS the teachers have in the workshops on Syllabus provided important suggestions for designing the curricula of their respective disciplines. The University also has its own teacher-feedback network, where an individual teacher can divulge his/her expert- opinion regarding reformulation of various programmes. The following teachers of the college have contributed a lot as members of the UG Board of Studies of the West Bengal State University. Dr Jaba Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2008-2011 Chattopadhyay Bengali State University Dr. Debashish Sen Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2008-2011 Gupta English State University Dr. Mainak Roy Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2008-2011 Economics State University Dr. Sanhita Sen Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2009-2012 History State University Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2011-2014 English State University Dr. Pradipta Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal 2011-2014 Bhattacharya Economics State University Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for PG in Rishi Bankim July 2015-till English Chandra College date Prof Debashish Roy Board of Studies for PG in Rishi Bankim July 2015-till English Chandra College date Teachers of the departments of Computer Applications, Electronics, Journalism & Mass Communications have also served as members of BOS. Most of the teachers of the college attend workshops organized by the Board of Studies for framing syllabus and question patterns. The teacher feedback is an important component in such workshops as the colleges mainly deliver the UG honours and General courses. The guidance of other stakeholder, such as management, guardians and ex-students are also discussed at the meetings and workshops. For the PG Courses there is greater autonomy and the entire responsibility of Curriculum designing and delivery is taken up by the members of the faculty of Zoology and English.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes? At the Board of Studies meeting the student feedback is given prime importance for the delivery of the curriculum. Attempt is made to make the curriculum student-friendly and the entire delivery of the course learner-centric and relevant. For PG Course in English the following Feedback is being used for curriculum enrichment every semester since 2009: a) Suggestion regarding Instructional Method / Course Component / Assignment / Level of Interaction / Term Paper / use of LCD projector and ICT b) Was the instruction useful and did it help you in the learning process? c) Was the content and class lectures designed according to your need?
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d) Was the method of teaching appropriate? Rate the level of your understanding e) Was the session learner-centric? f) Rate the level of interaction. g) Rate the relevance of the course component in your life and academic career h) Your valuable suggestion regarding the evaluation method, Mid Sem and End Semester Exam, etc. Class Room Facility, Library Facility, Co-operation from the English Department, Computer & IT Facilities, Use of Teaching Aid in Class, Adminstrative Support / Office Assistance and services i) Your Suggestion Regarding Students’ Amenities like Canteen, Common room, Toilet, Drinking Water, etc. j) Your Feedback Regarding the academic ambience of the College, (whether the academic atmosphere of the college is suitable for higher studies?) For the PG Courses the feedback of the students is given more importance along with the requirement of the stakeholders for designing the curriculum and instructional methodology, the feedback and suggestions are discussed in the BOS meetings and appropriate steps are taken to incorporate them in the curricula and course delivery.
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?) Two new courses in the Under-graduate level were introduced in the last four years with the rationale as stated below: Sl No Course Academic Rationale Session i. B.A. Honours in Urdu 2014-2015 To offer the students from linguistic and General Urdu as a minority groups to get opportunity subject for B.A. course to pursue higher studies in their preferred language and literature and support the demand of the local community for the development of Urdu as an important state language of West Bengal ii. Physical Education as a 2014-2015 To support the aspirations of General Subject for BA sportspersons and offer scope for /BSc /BCom development of the subject and its application
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like to include.
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CRITERIO N II : TEACHIN G - LEARNIN G AN D EVALUATION
2. 1 Student Enrollment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? The college had since 2011 been using a software (developed by the college) based computerized single-window admission process. In order to ensure wide publicity and transparency in the entire admission process the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, made On-Line Admission mandatory. The admission process for 2015-16 session was successfully done through this process with financial assistance of Rs. 1.5 lakh from the Govt. of W. B. for upgradation of ICT and Internet facilities. The college received a record number of on-line application for its 22 UG Courses and admitted a record number of 2207 students for 1 st year Honours and General Courses in 2015. The entire process was planned and implemented by the Admission Sub-Committee. A separate and dedicated website www.rbccadmission.in was developed for admission with a weblink in the college website. Banners and advertisements were arranged by the college with assistance of the Students’ Union for a wider publicity. IT software firm was engaged for software development along with ICICI bank for online submission of forms and collection of fees. Merit lists were generated and the applicants were given clear guidelines for admission. The following flow- chart was publicized in the web and college notice boards.
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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. For admission to UG courses for the session 2015 Merit list was prepared on the basis of criteria prescribed by the respective departments based on the marks in H.S /XII. The Subject- wise Merit list was published on the 05.06.2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the website www.rbccadmission.in / www.rbccollege.ac.in and Provisional admission started on and from 05.06.2015 at 10:30 a.m. according to merit list. General Guidelines for eligibility was placed in the Admission Regulations. The Eligibility Criteria for “Honours” Courses was set at a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate and 45% marks in the subject or related subject at the previous H.S. (10+2) qualifying examination or 55% marks in the subject or related subject at the previous H.S. (10+2) qualifying examination, for the Honours courses as per WBSU rules. For PG courses a similar criteria based on Merit was followed for admission in 2015 after declaration of WBSU BA/BSc Part III results.
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. SI. Programme Name of the Minimum % of Maximum % In Other 51 In Other No. Level Programme/ Marks at (X II ) of Marks at General 51 Course (X II ) Degree General Colleges of Degree the District Colleges Minimum % of the of Marks at (X District 1 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 80% marks 50%II ) marks in 80%Maximu Graduate ECONOMICS the aggregate in the the marks in (ECOA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 2 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 85% marks 50% marks in 85% Graduate ELECTRONICS the aggregate in the the marks in (ELTA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 3 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 90% marks 50% marks in 90% Graduate CHEMISTRY the aggregate in the the marks in (CEMA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 4 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 85% marks 50% marks in 85% Graduate MATHEMATICS the aggregate in the the marks in (MTMA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 5 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 90% marks 50% marks in 90% Graduate PHYSICS the aggregate in the the marks in (PHSA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 6 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 80% marks 50% marks in 80% Graduate BOTANY the aggregate in the the marks in (BOTA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the
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7 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 85% Marks 50% marks in 85% Graduate MICROBIOLOGY the aggregate in the Marks in (MCBA) and 45% Aggregare aggregate Aggreg 8 Under- B.Sc. (Honours) 50% marks in 95% marks 50% marks in 95% Graduate ZOOLOGY the aggregate in the the marks in (ZOOA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 9 Under- B.Sc. (Major) 50% marks in 95% Marks 50% marks in 95% Graduate COMPUTER the aggregate in the Marks in APPLICATION and 45% Aggregare aggregate Aggreg 10 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 75% marks 50% marks in 75% Graduate BENGALI the aggregate in the the marks in (BNGA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 11 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 87% marks 50% marks in 87% Graduate ENGLISH the aggregate in the the marks in (ENGA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 12 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 77% marks 50% marks in 77% Graduate HINDI (HINA) the aggregate in the the marks in and 45% aggregate aggregate the 13 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 85% marks 50% marks in 85% Graduate SANSKRIT the aggregate in the the marks in (SANA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 14 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 67% marks 50% marks in 67% Graduate URDU (URDA) the aggregate in the the marks in and 45% aggregate aggregate the 15 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 74% marks 50% marks in 74% Graduate HISTORY (HISA) the aggregate in the the marks in and 45% aggregate aggregate the 16 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 70% marks 50% marks in 70% Graduate JOURNALISM & the aggregate in the the marks in MASS COMM. and 45% aggregate aggregate the 17 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 65% marks 50% marks in 65% Graduate PHILOSOPHY the aggregate in the the marks in (PHIA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 18 Under- B.A. (Honours) 50% marks in 70% marks 50% marks in 70% Graduate POLITICAL the aggregate in the the marks in SCIENCE (PLSA) and 45% aggregate aggregate the 19 Under- B. Com 50% marks in 85% marks 50% marks in 85% Graduate (Honours) the aggregate in the the marks in ACCOUNTANCY and 45% aggregate aggregate the 20 Under- B. Sc.(Bio.)BIO- 40% Marks in 70% Marks 40% Marks 70% Graduate SCIENCE Aggregate in in Aggregate Marks in GENERAL with Bio- Aggregate with Bio- Aggreg Science in XII with Bio- Science in ate with Science in XII Bio - 21 Under- B. 40% Marks in 77% Marks 40% Marks 77% Graduate Sc.(Pure)PHYSIC Aggregate in in Aggregate Marks in AL SCIENCE with Math. Aggregate with Math. Aggreg GENERAL and Science with Math. and Science ate with in XII and in XII Math.
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22 Under- B.A. (Gen.) ARTS 30% Marks in 62% Marks 30% Marks 62% Graduate GENERAL Aggregate in in in Aggregate Marks in XII Aggregate in XII Aggreg 23 Under- B. Com.(Gen.) 30% Marks in 67% Marks 30% Marks 67% Graduate COMMERCE Aggregate in in Aggregate Marks in GENERAL with Science Aggregate with Science Aggreg or Commerce with or ate with in XII Science or Commerce Science 24 Post- M.A. ENGLISH 45% marks in 65% marks 45% marks in 65% Graduate English in English English marks in Honours Honours Honours English 25 Post- M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 50% marks in 77% marks 50% marks in 77% Graduate Zoology in Zoology Zoology marks in Honours Honours Honours Zoology In Most of the Subjects the Maximum marks scored by student in XII admitted to the colleges in the North 24 Parganas belong to our college
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? Yes, the college has an institutional system to review the Admission process and students profiles on a regular basis. Following is the report on review and improvement of Admission process submitted by the Admission Sub-Committee: Sl Sessi No. : No. of Summary of Review of the Important Resolutions for the No. on of Members Admission Sub-Committee Improvement of Admission Meet present Proceedings 2011-2015 Process ings 1 2011- 07 12 / Admission Sub-Committee with Jt. Admission to Hons Courses to be 12 meeting Conveners, the HODs and 5-6 conducted through Computer (average) members from the staff and students software developed by the college 2 2012- 08 11 / sit on a regular basis during the entire Programme Developers at the 13 meeting admission process (April-September); Career Hub - Pratistha and (average) Delay in time for admission to Hons Counselling be on Merit basis; 3 2013- 07 12 / Courses may be reduced through Admission Notice will be displayed 14 meeting Computer-based Merit-Counselling; at Students’ Notice Board &in front (average) Admission Notice needs more of College gate; Utilization of local 4 2014- 08 13 / publicity; Local cable channel may be cable channel for publicity Students 15 meeting used for; Students from Open School from Open School to be admitted (average) are willing to take admission; to General Courses; Students from 4 2015- 05 11 / Students from Vocational are willing Vocational to apply for B.A. Genl. 16 meeting to apply for admission; For preparing Only; A sub-committee for (average) Prospectus the entire load ins on an preparing Prospectus was Formed; individual; On the basis of Memo No.ED- Memo No.ED-289/2012 dated 289/2012 dated 08.06.2012 from 08.06.2012 from Govt. of W.B. Govt. of W.B. Education Education Directorate, for Directorate,10% seats in all subjects enhancement of 10% seats in all of undergraduate Pass & Hons subjects ; Sports Quota may be Courses will be enhanced; Students introduced for admitting good from Vocational Stream be
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sportspersons: Total No. of Students admitted to B.Com Genl; 20 seats to admitted-1895 and better facilities be filled through Sports Quota; the should be ensured to the students; College to ensure a smooth Finance Sub-Committee approval on Admission Process and ragging-free 23.04.2014 for the introduction of atmosphere to the new entrants: online admission into UG courses On-Line Admission process should from the academic session 2014-15 be used for 2014-2015; Account should be utilised; The college Cost software be upgraded accordingly; and Account software be upgraded Financial approval granted on and integrated with online admission 30.03.2015 regarding the purchase and COSA software with banking of original licensed software networking an amount or Rs. (Microsoft Office and Microsoft 150000.00 be sanctioned for the Windows) in at least 5 computers as purpose under the budgetary per recommendation of the allocation. For on-Line admission Admission Sub-Committee. more Anti-Virus software should be installed in the computers
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 The College has instituted the Equal Opportunity Cell as an institutional watchdog for safeguarding the interest of all the new applicants and to protect their rights, opportunity and equal access to higher education. The admission Sub-Committee also takes a review of the entire process on a regular basis so that there is no discrimination based on caste, gender, class, religion, region, language, and physical form or ability. The college has a rich heritage and unblemished record of policy of integration and inclusion with firm commitment to all the constitutional provisions such as reservation policy, secularism, socialism, gender equality, minority rights, etc. Not a single complaint of discrimination has ever been reported against the college since its foundation. The IQAC of the college, Equal Opportunity Cell and the Department of English organize seminars and lectures on the issues related to SC, ST, OBC, Linguistic and Religious Minorities, Women, Third Gender, Economically and Physically Challenged, LGBT, and Child labour. ∗ SC/ST As per the W.B. govt. reservation in higher education 22% of seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to SC category and 6% of seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to SC category. The General Merit list contains all the names according to merit and thus the meritorious candidates of SC categories are admitted without reducing the 22% / 6% seats reserved for SC/ST category. The seats that remain vacant are duly notified at least 3 times and the college tries to accommodate all the eligible SC / ST candidates till the last date of admission. The college follows a policy of Zero tolerance to any kind of discrimination on the basis of caste / tribal identity and this is inculcated by the staff, students under the vigilant eyes of the authority and teachers.
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Categories Total Admitted Average / Percentage of 2011 -2014 Year Admitted Students TOTAL 17023 4255.75 100 SC 2755 688.75 16.18399 ST 446 111.5 2.619985 OBC 1082 270.5 6.356106 General 12725 3181.25 74.75181 Others 15 3.75 0.088116
∗ OBC As per the W.B. govt. reservation in higher education 10% of seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to OBC-A category and 7% of seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to OBC-B category. The General Merit list contains all the names according to merit and thus the meritorious candidates of OBC categories are admitted without reducing the 10% / 7% seats reserved for OBC-A/OBC-B category. The seats that remain vacant are duly notified at least 3 times and the college tries to accommodate all the eligible OBC candidates till the last date of admission. The college follows a policy of Zero tolerance to any kind of discrimination on the basis of caste /class identity and this is inculcated by the staff, students under the vigilant eyes of the authority and teachers. ∗ Women The college has a very healthy compositional ratio of Students for co- education. The ratio is much higher than the national ratio although the number of female students is less as compared to the male students. The flagship Scheme of the Govt. of West Bengal, the Kanyasree Prakalpa for providing scholarship and incentives for Girl Students has provided major impetus to the rise in enrolment of female students in our college (209 additional female students in 2014-2015).
Session Male Students Female Students Third Gender 2014 -15 2680 1798 0 2013 -2014 2554 1508 0 2012 -2013 2524 1769 0 2011 -2012 2541 1649 0
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The Women Cell, IQAC and the English Department organized two Lectures in the last two years for greater Gender Sensitisation and empowerment. ∗ Differently abled As per UGC guidelines and W.B. govt. rules regarding reservation in higher education 3% of seats are reserved for the candidates belonging to Physically and Visually Challenged category and the college has admitted students belonging to these categories on priority basis. Under XI Plan HEPSN-grant (@ Rs. 2,00,000) and College building fund (@ Rs. 2,00,000) the college has also created infrastructural facility, like lift, ramp, railing and wheel chair for the Challenged category students and staff. The General Merit list contains all the names of the challenged category on the top as per rules. The seats that remain vacant are duly notified at least 3 times and the college tries to accommodate all the eligible students with special needs. The visually challenged candidates are provided writers and the physically challenged students are assisted by student and staff volunteers. The college follows a policy of Zero tolerance to any kind of discrimination on the basis physical form or ability and this is inculcated by the staff, students under the vigilant eyes of the authority and teachers. ∗ Economically weaker sections A majority of the students admitted to our college belong to financially challenged categories with economic indicators showing a sharp increase in the income gap in the district because of the transitional phase in economy moving from traditional agricultural/industrial mode to the new financial capitalism and IT-based mode. Hailing from the families of migrant agricultural and industrial working class, the students invest their meager income on affordable state- sponsored education provided by the college. For the welfare of economically challenged students, many being first-generation learner, the college provides Concession in Fees through the Students’ Welfare Fund: Students’ Welfare Fu nd 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 2012 -2013 2013 -2014 2014 -2015 Amount 42800 24856 12400 23800 16400 No. of UG Students 111 74 62 104 67 No. of PG Students 0 0 0 1 1 Amount spent per student 385.5856 335.8919 200 226.6667 241.1765
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Remedial classes were provided for the students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Financially Challenged under UGC-sponsored Merged scheme @ Rs. 1038521, the Utilisation Ceriticate submitted to UGC. ∗ Minority community For the welfare of Minorities as defined by the Indian Constitution, minorities based on Religion, Language, Gender and ethnicity, the college has followed the policy of equality and liberty with adequate administrative and financial support. The college has an integrated composition of multi-religious and multi-linguistic students and staff. As per the demand of the Linguistic community of the locality the college introduced BA Honours Course in Urdu in 2014, and the college has the sole credit in the district and colleges under West Bengal State University of offering courses in 5 (five) major languages spoken by the people of the locality: Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, English, and Urdu. For the students belonging to the Religious Minority, like the followers of Islam and Sikhism, along with economically disadvantaged OBC and General students, the college has provided UGC-sponsored scholarship amounting to Rs. 450000/- in the last four years. A large number of students belonging to minority religious groups study MA in English 20 students belonging to minority religious communities have taken admission to MA English out of 336 students (2009-2015) nearly 6% of the total students. The access of Minority students to UG and PG courses in our college is much above the national average and with the inclusion of new subjects like Urdu and Journalism and Mass Communication and MA in English the enrolment rate is expected to rise many fold. ∗ Any other: Gender column has been included in the Admission form as per UGC stipulation and applicants belonging to “third-sex” were communicated about this gender neutral academic facility at our college. The college has a record of providing an intellectually stimulating academic environment to all the learners, staff and teachers irrespective of their sex and gender orientation. An ex- student (Bengali Honours, 1997) of the college belonging to the transgender category has recently become the Principal of a Women’s College affiliated to the University of Kalyani. Sl.No Date Gend er Sensitization Workshop Topic organized by IQAC and the Department of English 1 19 December Prof. Niladri R. Chatterjee, Head, Judith Butler’s “Gender
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2013 Department of English, University of Trouble Kalyani 2 3 November Prof. Niladri R. Chatterjee, Head, Beauvoir “The Second 2014 Department of English, University of Sex” Kalyani 3 4th Prof. Saswata Kusari Assistant “New Researches in December Professor, Department of English, Gender Studies” 2014 Saroda Ma Girls’ College, Barasat, North 24 Parganas and Research Scholar, University of Kalyani 4. 6th October 6-Hour Workshop, conducted by Gender Sensitisation and 2015 Sappho for Equality, an NGO working LGBT Rights: Towards a in the field of LGBT Rights, Gender Progressive Tolerant Sensitisation and Empowerment Society
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. The following data chart details programme-wise Demand Ratio for admission to various courses offered by the college for the last five years (2011-2015). The cumulative average of Applicants and students admitted to the courses reflect a demand for Courses like BSc Honours in Zoology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and BA Honours in Philosophy, English, Sanskrit and History. The Demand for core subjects for Teaching at the School level has been increasing since 2011 for students aspiring for jobs in Schools through the School Service Commission Examination. Decline in the number of application in non-Secondary school subject is a cause for worry and the college conducts Counselling sessions for admission to such courses by charting career prospects in other sectors. The demand for BA General course has been ever increasing as a maximum number of students (usually with low merit score in H.S.) admitted to this course in our college get the best teachers and classes to score good marks in the university exams. The demand among ST Category students is very low while those belonging to ST Category usually opt for this college for better academic and administrative support. While the other two colleges sharing the same campus have suffered a steady shortfall in demand and admission, the college has consistently maintained the high demand and admission ratio. However, due to the proliferation of private college admitting students with low score in professional subjects there has been a steady increase in dropout rate among the students admitted to the 1 st year UG courses. The demand ratio of the PG courses in Zoology has remained positive (1 : 05.8) for the last 10 years and the drop out ratio is very low; for MA in English the demand ratio 1:2 and because of the availability of ODL courses in English, the college has to depend on the excellence in course delivery for attracting students from different districts of West Bengal. Demand for BSc General Courses has been on a decline due to the exodus of students to the professional courses offered by private Engineering Diploma and Degree colleges that have mushroomed in the last ten
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years. To address this trend the college has introduced BSc. Computer Application (Major), Microbiology (Honours), Journalism and Mass Communication (Honours) courses in these last ten years of competition.
Numb Number Number Total Numb Demand Ratio Programmes er of of of Numbe er of applica applicati applicati r of stude Seats: Applica tions ons SC ons applicat nts nts SC General ions admit ted B.Sc. (Honours) 0 0 15 16 8 1: 2 ECONOMICS (ECOA) B.Sc. (Honours) 0 0 27 27 20 1: 1.4 ELECTRONICS (ELTA) B.Sc. (Honours) 2 36 204 242 83 1: 2.9 CHEMISTRY (CEMA) B.Sc. (Honours) 1 44 223 268 96 1: 2.8 MATHEMATICS (MTMA) B.Sc. (Honours) 3 61 258 322 80 1: 4 PHYSICS (PHSA) B.Sc. (Honours) 2 32 134 168 71 1: 2.4 BOTANY (BOTA) B.Sc. (Honours) 0 9 32 41 67 1: 0.6 MICROBIOLOGY (MCBA) B.Sc. (Honours) 4 72 439 515 127 1: 4.1 ZOOLOGY (ZOOA) B.Sc. (Major) 0 5 50 55 109 1: 0.5 COMPUTER APPLICATION B.A.(CMAV) (Honours) [MAJOR] 6 81 223 310 128 1: 2.4 BENGALI (BNGA) B.A. (Honours) 3 67 341 411 150 1: 2.7 ENGLISH (ENGA) B.A. (Honours) 2 24 129 155 213 1: 0.7 HINDI (HINA) B.A. (Honours) 11 114 254 379 90 1: 4.2 SANSKRIT (SANA) B.A. (Honours) 0 3 35 38 30 1: 1.3 URDU (URDA) B.A. (Honours) 4 81 272 357 113 1: 3.2 HISTORY (HISA) B.A. (Honours) 1 4 60 65 27 1: 2.4 JOURNALISM & MASS COMM. B.A.(JORA) (Honours) 1 34 110 145 31 1: 4.7 PHILOSOPHY (PHIA)
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B.A. (Honours) 0 14 94 108 46 1: 2.3 POLITICAL SCIENCE (PLSA) B. Com (Honours) 2 32 304 338 168 1: 2 ACCOUNTANCY (ACCA) B. Sc.(Bio.)BIO- 3 26 197 226 67 1: 3.4 SCIENCE GENERAL B. 3 31 222 256 205 1: 1.2 Sc.(Pure)PHYSICAL SCIENCE GENERAL B.A. (Gen.) ARTS 34 388 1428 1850 1684 1: 1.1 GENERAL B. Com.(Gen.) 1 128 369 498 556 1: 0.9 COMMERCE GENERAL M.A. ENGLISH 2 16 90 108 53 1: 2 M.Sc. ZOOLOGY 2 24 160 186 32 1: 5.8 DOEACC – O LEVEL 0 2 14 16 10 1: 1.6 IT AND COMPUTER Communicative 3 17 20 20 1: 1 and Functional Sanskrit / Urdu / English DOEACC A-LEVEL 0 1 6 7 6 1: 1.2 IT AND COMPUTER 87 1332 5707 7127 4373 1: 1.6 Demand Ratio for BSc Honours
Demand Ratio for BA & BCom Honours
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Demand Ratio for BA /BSc /BCom General Degree Courses
Demand Ratio for MSc Zoology and MA English
2. 2 Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? Differently-abled students have been admitted subject to the fulfillment of minimum marks.
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As per UGC guidelines and W.B. govt. norms, 3% seats are reserved for U.G. and P.G. courses for candidates belonging to Physically and Visually Challenged category and the college has admitted students belonging to these categories on priority basis. Visually challenged students have a provision for scribes from the college during Tests and University examinations and the physically challenged students are assisted by student and staff volunteers. The college shows sensitivity in making them a part of the college mainstream and gives them a sense of independence and achievement. Under XI Plan HEPSN-grant (@ Rs. 2,00,000) and College building fund (@ Rs. 2,00,000) the college has also created infrastructural facility, like lift, ramp, railing and wheel chair for the Challenged category students and staff. The college follows a policy of Zero tolerance to any kind of discrimination on the basis physical form or ability and this is inculcated by the staff, students under the vigilant eyes of the authority and teachers.
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. Assessment of the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme for General and Honours courses are normally made by the university through its Board of Studies (BOS).The college provides information in this regard through the members of the BOS. All relevant data pertaining to the students are elicited through the application form itself. However, all the departments offer internal guidance, motivation and orientation to the students on their respective subjects in the introductory sessions. The advanced learners are encouraged through personal grooming, extended interactions, special counselling & guidance and providing access to advance learning materials.
2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? The institution identifies weaker and advanced learners on the basis of class-room interaction, class-test and Test examinations. To bridge the knowledge gap, Remedial classes are organized. Students also interact with teachers outside the class–room. The teachers always assist the students to sort problem faced by them in their course of study outside the class. The departments organize (beyond scheduled Class Routine) extension lectures and tutorials particularly targeted for the improvement of academically disadvantaged students. The Academic Subcommittee has initiated the process for making same Remedial Courses an integrant part of the curricula. Remedial classes were provided for the students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Financially Challenged under UGC-sponsored Merged scheme @ Rs. 1038521, the Utilisation Certificate submitted to UGC that included the following items Expenditure for UGC -spon Remedial Coaching (2009 -2013) Amount Items Non -recurring 1 Equipment 209188 2 Books & Journals and Study Materials 203381 Recurring
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1 Honorarium to Coordinator 11750 2 Remuneration to Teachers 608550 3 Payment to Part-time LDC 1700 4 Contingency Rs. 10 ,38 ,521
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? Over the years number of female students and staff is increasing. The institution has constituted the Equal Opportunity Cell funded by U.G.C. The college has organized gender related sensitising workshop for the students through the programme of the cell. To address the problems of the female students, the college has set up Women’s Cell. Under the auspices of the cell, the college has arranged social awareness programme to respect the dignity and integrity of every human being. To maintain gender balance amongst female students and staff, the college encourages student and staff to involve and participate in all bodies. Female students participate in the bodies of Student Union and female staffs participate in different sub-committees. The college has a very healthy compositional ratio of Students for co- education. The ratio is much higher than the national ratio although the number of female students is less as compared to the male students. The college has an active Women Cell that organizes lectures, workshop and seminars in collaboration with IQAC and the Department of English that offers special course in Gender and Literature for the MA students. The flagship Scheme of the Govt. of West Bengal, the Kanyasree Prakalpa for providing scholarship and incentives for Girl Students has provided major impetus to the rise in enrolment of female students in our college (209 additional female students in 2014-2015). Nearly 70 students of the PG courses in English and Zoology have received UGC-sponsored Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship (@Rs. 40000/- each) in the last four years. Gender sensitization is regularly done by the Women’s Cell and NSS Units of the college. Session Male Students Female Students Third Gender 2014 -15 2680 1798 0 2013 -2014 2554 1508 0 2012 -2013 2524 1769 0 2011 -2012 2541 1649 0
Among the faculty too the male-female ratio is very healthy and much above the national
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average with women teachers out numbering the male teachers and sharing equal rights, opportunity and access to administration and delivery of academic curriculum. Session Male Teachers Female Teachers 2014 -2015 45 47 2013 -2014 42 43 2012 -2013 43 44 2011 -2012 46 42
The Women Cell, IQAC and the English Department organized the following Lectures in the last two years for greater Gender Sensitisation and empowerment: Sl. Date Resource Person & Speaker / Organisation Topic No. 1 25 August Dr. Syamasree Basu, Assistant Professor, African American 2014 Department of English Feminism 2 4th Prof. Saswata Kusari, Assistant Professor, “New Researches in December Department of English, Saroda Ma Girls’ Gender Studies” 2014 College, Barasat, North 24 Parganas Gender column has been included in the Admission form as per UGC stipulation and applicants belonging to “third-sex” were communicated about this gender neutral academic facility at our college. The college has a record of providing an intellectually stimulating academic environment to all the learners, staff and teachers irrespective of their sex and gender orientation. An ex- student (Bengali Honours, 1997) of the college belonging to the transgender category has recently become the Principal of a Women’s College affiliated to the University of Kalyani. Sl.No Date Gender Sensitization Workshop organized Topic by IQAC and the Department of English 1 19 December Prof. Niladri R. Chatterjee, Head, Judith Butler’s “Gender 2013 Department of English, University of Trouble Kalyani 2 3 November Prof. Niladri R. Chatterjee, Head, Beauvoir “The Second 2014 Department of English, University of Sex” Kalyani 3 4th Prof. Saswata Kusari Assistant Professor, “New Researches in
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December Department of English, Saroda Ma Girls’ Gender Studies” 2014 College, Barasat, North 24 Parganas and Research Scholar, University of Kalyani 4. 6th October 6-Hour Workshop, conducted by Sappho Gender Sensitisation and 2015 for Equality, an NGO working in the field LGBT Rights: Towards a of LGBT Rights, Gender Sensitisation and Progressive Tolerant Empowerment Society For inclusiveness and providing equal access to the students belonging to different categories strategies are adopted by the college. To encourage students belonging to the following categories SC, ST, OBC, Minorities 12 Lectures were organized by the IQAC and “Equal Opportunity Cell” of Rishi Bankim Chandra College. Sri Pradipta Ray, Rtd. Hon’ble Justice, Calcutta High Court delivered conducted a session on “The Indian Constitution and Positive Discrimination” on 05.03.2014. Prof. Kalyan Das, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Presidency University, College Street, Kolkata delivered a lecture on “Literature form the Margins: Introducing Caste and Cultural Politics in Dalit Literature” on 10 September 2014. Sensitisation regarding Ecology and Environment is done through activities and seminars organized by NSS, Students’ Union, Departments of Biological Sciences. Ecological Issues, Global warming, Environmental Education are integrated in the UG and PG curriculum and classes are held on a regular basis to sensitize the students, staff and faculty for ecological awareness. Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar delivered a lecture entitled “ In Search of Public Information and Awareness Campaigns on Ecological Issues in Print and Electronic Media” at a UGC- sponsored National Seminar, organized by the Dep. of Journalism and mass Communication, at Rishi Bankim Chandra College on 16 -09- 2011. The NSS units of the college also organized the following activities:
LISTS OF EVENTS ORGANIZED BY NSS ON ECOLOGICAL, HEALTH, NATIONAL INTEGRATION, GENDER AND SOCIAL ISSUES DURING 2010- 2015 YEAR SL.NO EVENTS 2010-11 1. EARTH DAY:22 APRIL 2. MY EARTH MY DUTY: 25 AUGUST 3. NSS DAY: 24 SEPEMBER: SEMINAR ON AWARENESS AND SCREENING FOR THALASSEMIA AMONG STUDENTS 4. SOS: SAVE OUR SPECIES: 18 DECEMBER: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF BIO DIVERSITY 5. SPECIAL CAMP: 25-31 DECEMBER: WATER MANAGEMENT AND BIO DIVERSITY CONSERVATION 6. SPECIAL TALK ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: 28 JANUARY 2011-12 1. EARTH DAY: 22APRIL 2. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 3. RABINDRA SMARAN: ECOLOGY AND TAGORE 8 TH AUGUST 4. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 5. NSS DAY CELEBRATION: BLOOD GROUP DETECTION CAMP 6. NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY CELEBRATION:11 TH NOVEMBER
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7. VIJAY DIWAS CELEBRATION:16 TH NOVEMBER 8. SPECIAL CAMP: 24-3OTH DECEMBER: RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND SANITATION 9. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2012-13 1. THE 175 TH BIRTH CELEBRATION OF RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTOPADHYAY: NATIONALISM AND FREEDOM 28 TH JUNE 2. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 3. WORLD POPULATION DAY OBSERVATION: 4. MY EARTH MY DUTY: 25 AUGUST 5. NSS DAY: 24 SEPEMBER 6. WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVATION: 1ST DECEMBER 7. YUVA DIWAS: 12 TH JANUARY 8. SPECIAL CAMP: 18-24 TH JANUARY: RESPECT THE WOMEN: CORNER STONE OF CIVILIZED SOCIETY 9. REPUBLIC DAY OBSERVATION 10. WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION 8 TH MARCH 11. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2013-14 1. NSS DAY CELEBRATION 2. WORLD AIDS DAY: 1ST DECEMBER 3. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 4. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 22 ND APRIL 5. NATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION:12 TH JANUARY 6. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 7. VAN MAHOTSAVA WEEK OBSERVATION: 1 ST JULY-7TH JULY 8. INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE DAY:21 ST FEBRUARY Dates Activities of the NSS Unit I & NSS Unit II 2014 -2015 June, 2014 1 SHIFTING OF GARDEN PLANTS IN FRONT OF COLLEGE LIBRARY 1st December, 2014 2 WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVATION, RED RIBBON CLUB FORMATION 12 th January, 2015 3 NATIONAL YOUTH DAY OBSERVATION 18 th February, 2015 4 THALASSAEMIA AWARNESS & SCREENING PROGRAMME 21 st February, 2015 5 INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY OBSERVATION 1-20 th March, 2015 6 COLLEGE CLEANING PROGRAMME- SWACCHA BHARAT MISSION 23-27 th March, 2015 7 PARTICIPATION IN A 5-DAYS WORKSHOP ON ‘YOUTH MOTIVATION’ AT WBSU 2 - 8th March, 2015 8 SPECIAL CAMP ON “YOUTH FOR DIRT AND DISEASES” AT KEUTIA, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, 2 - 8th March, 2015 9 SPECIAL CAMP ON “YOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, KEUTIA, NORTH 24 PARGANAS 5th June, 2015 10 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY OBSERVATION
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? The college identifies advanced learners on the basis of attendance in class-room, interaction with the teachers both inside and outside the class-room, interaction in the laboratory, class-
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test and Test examinations. Advanced learners are suggested advanced reference books. They are encouraged to participate in seminar talk with modern equipment, in publishing Wall Magazine. P.G. students are given special attention through seminar dissertation projects. In the last four years several students of this college got first class first and University Toppers in the university Examinations, such as Sri Gurpreet Singh stood 1st in English Honours in 2011. The first rank in Hindi honours for the last years is held by students of this college: Shagufta Yasmin secured First Class First Position in B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination, 2011; in 2013, Lakhi Shaw passed B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination in First Class First Position with 66.5% marks; in 2014 Tumpa Shaw passed B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination in First Class First Position securing 66.33% marks. Lakhi Shaw, Priyanka Sinha, Priyanka Gupta won the first prize in Hindi Ghyan Pratiyogita in 2011-2012 organised by Sanskritik Punarnirman Mission, Kolkata. Similarly, Chandan Das secured 2 nd position in University final Examination in Economics in 2012-13. The advanced learners are encouraged through personal grooming, extended interactions, special counselling & guidance and are provided access to advance learning materials. 14 students of the college got 1 st Classin the WBS University Part III Examination 2015. These students not only excel in the university examinations but also get chance in premier institutes like JNU.
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. who may discontinue their studies if some sort of support is not provided)? Data and information are collected from the records of the regular class attendance, results of the class tests, Test examination etc. The faculty members of different departments analyze the attendance, results of different examinations in the departmental meeting. The departments meet the parents in parent-teacher meeting where the parents are informed about the attendance, class performance, strength and weakness of their wards. Psychological support sometimes helps to minimize the dropout rate. Our college provides financial support to students from economically weaker sections of society. The institution is receiving financial assistance for student welfare from Central Government. U.G.C. has sanctioned aid to our college to safeguard the financially / physically challenged students for carrying on their studies. A majority of the students admitted to our college belong to financially challenged categories with economic indicators showing a sharp increase in the income gap in the district because of the transitional phase in economy moving from traditional agricultural/industrial mode to the new financial capitalism and IT-based mode. Hailing from the families of migrant agricultural and industrial working class, the students invest their meager income on affordable state-sponsored education provided by the college. For the welfare of economically challenged students, many being first-generation learner, the college provides Concession in Fees through the Students’ Welfare Fund:
Students’ Welfare Fund 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 2012 -2013 2013 -2014 2014 - 2015
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Amount 42800 24856 12400 23800 16400 No. of UG Students 111 74 62 104 67 No. of PG Students 0 0 0 1 1 Amount spent per student 385.5856 335.8919 200 226.6667 241.1765
Remedial classes were provided for the students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Financially Challenged under UGC-sponsored Merged scheme @ Rs. 1038521, the Utilisation Ceriticate submitted to UGC. The number of students who received financial assistance in the last 5 years is shown below: UGC Stipend / Scholarship for Students Student Welfare Fund belonging to Minority and Finacially Challenged Categories YEAR No. of Amount No. of Students Amount Students 2010-2015 525 480000 418 120256
2. 3 Teaching -Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) The college follows the academic schedule of The West Bengal State University, to which it is the presently affiliated. As regards teaching plan, it is left to individual departments, although
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certain common principles are shared by all teachers, irrespective of departments. They pertain to the quest of excellence as the essential culture of the college, the need to be organized, systematic and proactive in teaching, the duty to maintain a caring culture, keeping in mind the importance of value based teaching learning process. Evaluation plans too follow the prescriptions provided by the University. The following is an annual in-house calendar which the college follows in structuring its activities in accordance with the University Calendar: SUMMARY ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE UG COURSES SESSION 2015-2016 EVENTS DATES FIRST YEAR New Batch (2015-2016) 1 Admission Form June 1-15, 2015 2 Admission Merit List June16, 2015 3 Commencement of Classes July 1, 2015 4 Registration Form fill up 1 st Year August 1, 2015 5 Commencement of Classes 2 nd & 3 rd Year August, 2015 6 Class Tests December 2015 7 College Foundation Day January 15, 2016 8 Selection Test Third Year January, 16-31, 2016 9 Selection Test Second Year February,15-29, 2016 10 Results Selection Test Third Year February, 28, 2016 11 Examination Form fill up February 28, 2015 12 Selection Test First Year March, 15-31, 2016 13 Results Selection Test Second Year March, 15, 2016 14 Examination Form fill up Second Year March 15, 2016 15 Results Selection Test First Year February, 28, 2016 16 Results Selection Test First Year March, 15, 2016 17 Examination Form fill up First Year February 28, 2015 18 BA/BSc/BCom H/G/M Part III WBSU Exam April, 2 2016 19 BA/BSc/BCom H/G/M Part III WBSU Exam May, 2 2016 20 BA/BSc/BCom H/G/M Part III WBSU Exam June, 2 2016 21 Summer Recess June (1 Week) 2016
SUMMARY ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE PG COURSES MSc ZOOLOGY AND MA ENGLISH SESSION 2015-2016 EVENTS DATES FIRST/THIRD (ODD) SEMESTER New Batch (2015-2016) 1 Admission Form July 20, 2015 2 Admission Merit List July 30, 2015 3 Commencement of Classes August 1, 2015 4 Mid-Term Tests October 2015 5 Semester Examination Form fill up November 2015
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6 End semester examination December,15-24, 2015 7 Results odd semester January, 31, 2016 SECOND/FOURTH (EVEN) SEMESTER 8 Commencement of Classes January 02, 2016 9 College Foundation Day (Holiday**) January 15, 2016 10 Sandipan Majumdar Memorial Cultural Event February 23, 2016 11 Mid-Term Test March 25-31, 2016 12 World Shakespeare Day Celebration April 23, 2016 13 Semester Examination Form Fill up April 28-30, 2016 14 End Semester Examination June 10-22, 2016 15 Summer Recess June (1 Week) 2016 16 Results Declaration July 31, 2016 17 Commencement of Third Semester July 1, 2016 The teaching process mainly constitute class room teaching, supplemented by tutorial lectures, group discussions, project work, class tests throughout the academic sessions and appended by annual examination and University examinations, followed by the evaluation process. The college follows this Routine Structure for the UG Courses for 2015-2016: SCIENCE HONOURS GENERAL Total SUBJECTS Theory Practical Theory Practical 1ST 2 3R 1ST 2N 3RD 1ST 2N 3R 1S 2N 3R 1ST 2N 3R N D CHEMISTRY 16 17 17 6 9 19 8 4 4 21 21 6 51 51D 46 148 PHYSICS 14 15 29 12 9 9 4 3 6 15 12 6 45 39 50 134 MATHEMATI 15 20 17 X X 9 4 9 4 X X X 19 29 30 78 ELECTRONIC 20 16 21 6 6 14 4 4 5 X 6 3 30 32 43 105 BOTANY 14 15 21 9 9 18 4 6 5 12 12 6 39 42 50 131 MICROBIOL 14 14 20 6 6 9 2 4 3 6 3 6 28 27 38 93 ZOOLOGYOGY 15 14 14 9 9 9 4 5 4 9 9 6 37 37 33 107 CMAV 23 22 29 74 ECONOMIC 24 20 22 X X X 3 3 4 X X X 27 23 26 76 TOTAL 132 131 161 48 48 87 33 38 35 63 63 33 299 30 34 946
Subject: for Arts 1st year 2nd year 3rd year General TOTAL BENGALI 21 21 24 31 97 ENGLISH 20 19 22 11 72 HINDI 24 23 23 5 75 SANSKRIT 20 19 21 11 71 HISTORY 18 20 22 24 84 POL.SC 20 16 16 11 63 PHILOSOPHY 19 20 22 9 70 ECONOMICS 14 14 JOURNALISM AND MASS COM. 20 20 24 27 91 URDU 16 16 0 10 42 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 6 6
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TOTAL 178 174 174 159 685
Classes for Commerce Hons. General ENVS Total Commerce Ist year 28 26 1+1 56 Commerce 2 nd year 26 24 X 50 Commerce 3 rd year 40 16 X 56 162 Allotment of classrooms and laboratories is done before the commencement of the session and the assignment of the teachers distributed according to the syllabus and work load. Item- wise distribution of the syllabus is also done in advance. The Examination Sub-committee and the University Centre Committee frame the Examination programme and allot halls and invigilation duty to the teachers. For the P.G courses Resource persons and in-house faculty having specialization in the area of study are assigned classes. For PG classes itemized Syllabus and Assignment distribution is done through the BOS and Departmental Committee meetings. Credit based lectures @ 24 lectures for every Credit are assigned to the in-house faculty and Resource Persons drawn from other HEIs. At the beginning of each semester a hard copy of the Syllabus and Assignment Distribution with number of lectures per assignment is issued to every PG student and the same is also hosted in the college website. The Notices, Syllabus, Assignment Distribution and Routine are well displayed / distributed and hosed as web pages in the college website.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process? The college has set up an IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell) entrusted with the following responsibilities in accordance with the guidelines of NAAC: a) Sustainable development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities through a co-ordination with the Governing Body and Academic Sub-committee. b) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation, the IQAC keeps regular track of students’ activities, routine, attendance, and examination processes. Every Sub-committee is required to submit annual Report and feedback. c) The IQAC encourages the faculty to get feedback response from students, parents and other stake holders for qualitative development of the institution, and through Parent-teacher meeting some of these responses and suggestions are incorporated in teaching-learning process. d) The IQAC in collaboration with EOC, Sub-committees and various departments organize intra institutional workshops, seminars and conferences on educational and social themes. e) The documentation of the various programmes and activities are done by the members of the IQAC, leading to systematic planning of management processes for quality improvement. f) Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities the improvement of teaching learning process is ensured by the IQAC.
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g) Development and maintenance of institutional database through modern computer system management, and uploading the relevant information through the College Web Team for the purpose of maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality are done by the IQAC. h) Development of quality culture in the institution is done through incentives in the form of recognition, publicity, and appreciation for Innovative and best practices. i) Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC, submitted to NAAC, done by the IQAC, allows an overall analysis of the strength and weakness of the Institutional delivery system.
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? Traditionally, the college has avoided one-way flow of knowledge by respecting the independence of the students, keeping in mind their talent and enormous potential. The foremost factor is ensuring the provision for a congenial academic ambience to the students. We believe that without this the optimum effect of all else will not be reached. A major support system is the excellent library we maintain. Without a doubt, it the best library among all colleges affiliated to The West Bengal State University and we encourage our students to make optimum use of this facility. The college library has computers supported with internet connections which are used both by the students and faculty members. The college has a well- designed and generously furnished Computer Centre which is made good use of by students. Faculty members too have access to this. Regular interactive sessions with the students are organized and students are motivated to actively participate in these sessions. Frequent student seminars, debates and symposia are organized. The PG departments involve practice- based group activities for the students, such as team projects on theatre and performance on literary and social subjects by the English Department and visit to ecological sites for group study on environment and species introduced by the Zoology department. The UG students of Botany, Economics, Computer Applications, Commerce, History and Journalism are similarly involved in such study experience beyond the classroom for developing collaborative learning and independent learning skill.
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? Promotion of original and critical thinking is inherent in the tradition and culture of the college. Students’ views in almost all respects are valued with due respect and appreciation. Faculty members serve as facilitators in the process of enabling them to grow in every respect. The students are encouraged to stay focused on the quest of knowledge and passionate learning in order to have a holistic growth and development instead of an obsession with excessive examination and result oriented learning. It is our conviction that, once a taste for ideas is inculcated in students, they will remain lifelong learners. The college encourages students to develop clarity on concepts, enabling them with critical and free thinking, creativity and scientific temper. If this is not done, these will remain mere words and no attempts will be made towards cultivating them. Publication of departmental magazine and
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Wall magazines (History, Botany, English, Bengali, Sanskrit, Hindi, among others), organizing departmental students’ seminars, organizing excursions and educational tours are few steps in these regards. In the last four years the college has organized 5 UGC-sponsored National Seminar, 2 State-Level UGC-sponsored Seminars, 7 UGC-sponsored Workshops on Educational Innovation, and more than 14 college sponsored seminars and workshops, 89 special lectures, directly involving more than 100 faculty and 1700 students to expose the students to the best scholarship in various disciplines and allow them to inculcate critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students.
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. The college has one of the best libraries in any college in the West Bengal State University with many journals, LCD Projector-enabled classrooms, satisfactory computer-students ratio, interactive e-board, and internet connectivity. Open access educational resource materials are stored in the departmental computers and used by the faculty and students. The resources in libraries at Kolkata such as National Library, British Council Library, and State Library are also used along with the virtual libraries hosted by the Govt. of India and foreign universities.
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)? Various departments organize seminars every year. Workshops are organized along with extension lectures by distinguished scholars and eminent professors. In the last four years the college has organized 5 UGC-sponsored National Seminar, 2 State-Level UGC-sponsored Seminars, 7 UGC-sponsored Workshops on Educational Innovation, and more than 14 college sponsored seminars and workshops, 89 special lectures, directly involving more than 100 faculty and 1700 students to expose the students to the best scholarship in various disciplines and allow them to inculcate critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students. The college encourages faculty members to participate in various UGC-spon Refresher Course and Orientation Programmes organized by various universities, FDP, and other educational workshops so as to maintain the quality of teaching and to infuse newer dimensions in the teaching-learning and evaluation process.
Academic Staff Development Programs Participation in RCs, Ops, etc. Number of Faculty Refreshers Course 18 HRD programs 15 Orientation Programmes 8 Staff training conducted by the University 5 Summer/ Winter Schools, workshop, etc. 12 Faculty Development Program 1 Total 59
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Support and encouragement provided to faculty members to participate in national and international symposia in India and abroad. In the last four years teachers of the college received scholarship and invitations for research and presentation of papers. Prof. Anindita Ghoshal of the Department of History received Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship from Charles Wallace India Trust to work in various libraries and archives in UK, 2014; she got an Academic and Foreign Travel Grant from ICHR to present a paper in a symposium organized by the Dept. of English, University of Cardiff, Wales, UK, 2013 and was honoured with Research-Writing Fellowship From Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group (CRG) to conduct a field-work based research in Tripura, 2012, and a Short Term Residential Fellowship in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilization, Division of the Humanities, University of Chicago in 2009. She also got an Academic Affiliation with a Scholarship for 1 month from Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka in 2008. Dr. Broja Gopal Dutta of the Department of Physics presented a paper with S. K. Chakrabarti, “Inclination effects and Time Variability Properties of Black Hole Transients”, in Proceeding of Fourteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Rome, Italy at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy, on July 12-18, 2015.The college also encourages Student- teacher interactions outside the classrooms that mainly focus on topics and themes beyond the syllabi.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional Counselling/mentoring/academic advise) provided to students? The college has in its mission imbibed the values of holistic education that nurtures on an interpersonal relationship among the teachers and students. Alongwith academic support the teachers extend psychological Counselling and career Counselling to the students. Statistical information not maintained as the college feels this as an integral part of the work assigned to them. However, the college has a Students’ Employment & Academic Placement-Counselling Cell, Formed on 06/3/2003, that provides information, assistance, guidance, instruction and counselling to regular students and graduates of the college, for job placement and admission to higher degree/diploma or other academic courses. The Cell organises campus interviews, counselling sessions and training for students’ job placement, offers guidance and counselling for admission to higher educational courses, and maintains regular correspondence with different organisations, industry and institutions. The Cell has organised three Free Academic Counselling and Coaching sessions for West Bengal Central School Service Commission, RLS Test, in which 620 ex-students of the college attended more than 800 classes offered by 70 faculty members. 12 students who attended the course and mock-interview session in 2010- 2011 have been empanelled for appointment as Assistant Teacher by WBCSSC. The Cell organises mock-interview sessions, training in soft-skill and communicative English. CIPLA, Procter & Gamble, HDFC Life, Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd., among others, have recruited students from the college. On the basis of the exemplary achievement of the Career and Counselling Cell, the college has received UGC grant under XI Plan to introduce new courses for Entry-in-Services and Job Placement, NET/SET/RET coaching for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Women/Economically Challenged categories. The academic counselling and coaching is therefore extended to the ex-students of the college for better
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career prospects.
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 faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning? The college as an institution committed to the pursuit of excellence stills continues to follow the conventional teaching methodology and class room lecture mode. However, the efficient tutorial system in college facilitate the individual teachers to adopt and adapt new modes and methods which they implement without affecting the curricular structure designed by the university. Adequate internet connections, classrooms provided with projectors supplement their effort. A major educational innovation undertaken by the Department of English through four UGC-sponsored workshops and two college-spon workshops attended by more than 250 PG students and faculty between 2009-2015:
Seminar / Workshop / Conference Organiser Dates Title 4-day UGC-Spon Workshop on Dept of 19-22 April, “Understanding Drama Beyond the Educational Innovation Beyond English (PG) 2010 Clasroom through Performance and Classroom (Under XI Plan) Third Theatre” 4-day UGC-Spon Workshop on Dept of 6-9 April, 2011 “Understanding Drama through Educational Innovation Beyond English (PG) Performance and Third Theatre” Classroom (Under XI Plan) 5-day UGC-Spon Workshop on Dept of 12-16 March, “Understanding Drama through Educational Innovation Beyond English (PG) 2012 Performance and Third Theatre” Classroom (Under XI Plan) 4-day UGC-Spon Workshop on Dept of 12-15 March “Understanding Drama through Educational Innovation Beyond English (PG) 2013 Performance and Third Theatre” Classroom (Under XI Plan) 4-day UGC-Spon Workshop on Dept of March 25-28 “Understanding Drama through Educational Innovation Beyond English (PG) 2014 Performance and Third Theatre” Classroom 4-day Workshop on Educational Dept of 10-13 March, “Understanding Drama through Innovation Beyond Classroom English (PG) 2015 Performance and Third Theatre” Similar innovative approach to learning beyond classroom has been adopted by the departments of Social Sciences such as Economics, History, Philosophy and Political Science, engaging the students undertake active research, field-work and projects conducted in various socio-historical sites. The students of the Department of History were taken on field-work and study tour to heritage sites at Santiniketan in January 2006; to the ancient archeological site of Chandraketugarh on 22.12.2008; and to the medieval historical sites in Burdwan on 07.01.2010, under the supervision of all the members of the faculty. The Department of Political Science trains its students in the art of parliamentary debate and some of the students have taken part in ‘Mock Youth Parliament’ organised by the Ministry of Youth and parliamentary Affairs. Similarly, the departments of History and English arrange film shows on relevant areas. The dept. of English in-built curriculum to incorporate understanding drama and literature through performance and the students are trained to perform scenes from important classical plays like Kalidasa’s Sakuntala and modern European and Indian plays
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along with developing their own script for song, dance and drama performance to understand the nuances of creative arts. The students of the Language departments are similarly exposed to the cultural and literary world through seminars, publication, translation work, creative writing, drama, song and dance performances.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process? The library resources at the Central Library of the college provides an effective support to the teaching-learning process through organisational planning, management of resources, delivery of services and fully computerised acquisition and delivery system. The modern & fully renovated Central Library, has a rich collection of text and reference books, journals, newspapers and mgazines, besides a substantial number of complimentary books, journals and magazines. With two large well-furnished Reading Rooms, the Library can accommodate 60 students and 25 teachers at a time, and has provision for future growth and upgradation of services through computerisation and storing of quality reference material in digital-text formats. Apart from books purchased from UGC CD grant, PG grant, Book grant under UGC merged schemes, State Govt grant and college fund, the college has also received donations for book purchase and furniture during the academic session 2009-2010 and has instituted “Sandipan Majumdar Memorial Library Collection” for the English Department (UG & PG) and “Mankumari Majumdar Memorial Library Collection” for Competitive Exams. The college has procured books and journals with financial assistance of UGC under XI plan period for PG in English. The college has also instituted the “Career Corner” with books, periodicals and magazines for competitive examinations, sponsored by the Govt. of West Bengal. The library remains open to the members on all working days during college hours i.e. from 10.30 A. M. to 4.30 P.M supported with the Librarian and staff: Name Designation Duty Assigned 1. Kasinath Santra Librarian Accession, Processing to books, etc. Overall supervision, Acquisition, 2 Lipi Das Clerk (Fixed pay) Do 3 Swarnankur Dey Clerk (Fixed pay) 4 Dipak Kumar Dey Library Peon 5 Shakuntala Ahir Lady attendant Shelving books, Dusting books, and other routine works. Student members are provided with two Reader’s Tickets, one for lending purpose and the other for reference purpose. They will have to present identity cards along with Reader’s Ticket before any book is issued them. Teachers are eligible to borrow maximum (as recommended by the Library Sub-committee to the G. B.) of 10 books on his/her subject of teaching. Other staff member may borrow one book, with the written permission of the Principal. Members are allowed to borrow books for the period of vacation. The book issued to them are be returned by them within three days after the vacation failing which overdue changes are levied from the time the vacation ends. For the books not issued for vacation, the overdue charges are levied for the entire overdue period. Computerised access system has
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been brought into practice in order to publicize books and induce the readers to do their selection easily and properly. Books are classified according to Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbered and barcoded for computer based delivery system. Previous year’s question papers of the University examinations are available in the library for consultation. Classified arrangement is followed in the library. Bookbinding is done from time to time. Regular periodical dusting is done both manual and by vacuum cleaner. Naphthalene balls are used to repel bookworms. Open access system also helps to prevent bookworms. Various departments also maintain departmental libraries with book-bank facility to cater to the needs of the honours and post-graduate students.
Total No. of Books & Journals and Expenditure for the Purchase of Such Books Total Total Add Add Add Add Add Book Books No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of s/ / Books Books Books Books Books Am Amo Amou Amo Jour Journ / Amount / / / / oun Subject unt nt unt nal al Journ Rs. Journ Journ Journ Journ t Rs. Rs. Rs. Upto al al al al al Rs. Upto 2010- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2014 11 11 12 13 14 15 -15 4978 5032 2284 108 English 1107 489 131379 44 59 421 11 2131 0 9 69 25 Economic 1040 1040 996 457 20 9793 29 29 9 5216 21 565 s 0 0 0 Electroni 1008 102 516 25 8684 29 Nil Nil Nil Nil 25 595 cs 1 20 Chemistr 100 823 20 8000 28 9949 Nil Nil Nil Nil 10 881 y 00 100 Hindi 1686 33 8000 36 9985 Nil Nil Nil Nil 25 1780 00 1038 100 Botany 501 10 8000 9 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2 522 5 00 240 Urdu Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 121 121 60 Philosoph 1000 1000 932 538 9 8000 20 20 Nil Nil 46 633 y 0 0 2 Comp. 999 543 18 4581 28 9752 Nil Nil Nil Nil 36 625 Appl. 6 1013 109 History 1045 3 16807 26 18 7816 Nil Nil 58 1150 2 24 100 Bengali 1325 197 23000 89 9710 89 9710 Nil Nil 77 1777 00 1038 1038 109 Sanskrit 985 85 8000 28 28 Nil Nil 46 1172 1 1 21 Commerc 1000 100 1490 21 8000 20 Nil Nil Nil Nil 25 1556 e 0 31 Physics 953 Nil Nil 28 1000 Nil Nil Nil Nil 21 102 1002
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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 college has an exemplary work culture. The faculty members try their level best to complete their assignments within the planned timeframe and academic calendar. The shortage of teaching staff has been addressed in the last five years and all the departments have teachers to complete the assignments. Whenever a post becomes vacant efforts are initiated by approaching the West Bengal College Service Commission to recruit new faculty members to fill in the vacant posts. Often Guest faculties (eminent professors, retired faculty members) are hired to meet the challenges.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The quality of teaching-learning is reflected through the effectiveness of academic activities and the overall academic progression of the students. Supported by a highly qualified and meritorious academic staff participating in various academic activities, the delivery of academic services is of the highest standards, as reflected by the academic score of the students. With consistent academic performance the success rate has touched 99% in Calcutta University and West Bengal State University U.G. Degree Examinations and 100% in P.G. Examinations. Some students of this college have excelled in University examinations, such as University toppers (First class First) in English Honours in Calcutta University Examinations 2004 and toppers in Hindi Honours in 2011, 2013, 2014 and English Honours in 2011 at WBSU Part III Examinations. With this excellence and confidence the college is fulfilling the same promise of academic excellence by consistently performing well under the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24 Parganas). Keeping aside the high dropout rates due to
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extraneous external reasons such as livelihood questions, marriage, and economic disadvantage faced by a maximum number of dropout students, the college has consistently maintained good results. Through a process of student feedback system, review by academic peers, systematic account taking of the activities through various sub-committees, regular Departmental Committee meetings on academic performances, and overall review by the Board of Studies, the quality of teaching-learning is sustained. Through meetings of the Teachers’ Council and Academic Sub Committee, different aspects of teaching-learning activities are discussed, debated and important decisions are taken on changes in teaching learning practices. Regular meetings of the Academic Sub-Committee of the college are held to discuss about the lacunae in teaching-learning process and the possible amendments in this regard:
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 has no autonomy in recruiting full time teachers. The college submits ‘Requisition’ to the College Service Commission, West Bengal, for appointing new teachers. W.B.C.S.C., from its panel of selected incumbents (through SLET/NET & personal interview), recommends the candidate(s) for appointment in the college. Subsequently, the college Governing Body formalises the recommendation of W.B.C.S.C. and appoints the teacher(s). However, for appointing Part-time/Guest Lecturer(s), the college, after receiving ‘Requisition’ from the department(s), places the ‘Requisition’ to the Governing Body for approval. Once the approval is granted by the Governing Body, notification inviting applications from eligible candidate is published and circulated in college Notice Book and Notice Board in and outside the college. A selection committee is formed by the Principal, which includes representatives from the G.B., subject expert along with the Vice-Principal & Principal as members. After the received applications are processed / short listed, personal interview of the candidates is conducted by the selection committee and the most suitable candidate(s) whose profile & performance (past records & interview performance) matches the best with the department’s ‘Requisition’, is finally selected and appointed. For such appointments the rules laid down by the UGC for eligibility is strictly maintained. New teaching position in the college is created in the following procedure: A new department is created and the subject is introduced; Average teaching load of a teacher of any existing department is calculated. If the workload exceeds the stipulated minimum workload of 16 Hrs./wk of direct teaching, the requisition for new teacher is suggested. ‘Surplus’ teaching posts, on superannuating of any teacher can be diverted to ‘Deficit’ departments under these three circumstances, the college takes resolution in its Governing Body to create new teaching positions and the resolution is sent for approval from the Calcutta University and Higher Education Council, Govt. of West Bengal. As the approval is obtained, ‘Requisition’ is sent to the College Service Commission, West Bengal. 2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified
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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. In new emerging technological and biological science as well as for specialised courses in Humanities Resource persons are drawn from different HEIs. The following Resource Persons were pooled in by the some departments and the names of others are listed in the evaluative reports of the respective departments: • Professor C.R. Sahu: Zoology specialization in Developmental Biology, University of Kalyani • Professor S. K. Mukherjee: specialized in Ecology and Conservation Biology, WBES, Ex- Principal of HMMGC, Chinsurah. • Professor Dhira Dey: specialized in Taxonomy and Entomology, WBES, Retired from Bethune College • Professor Srijib Kumar Bagchi: specialized in Statistics in Biology, Calcutta University • Professor Ardhendu Bikas Das: Sanskrit retired Professor RBCC • Professor Madhu Sudan Ganguly: specialized in Biochemistry, CU • Professor Poulam iMitra: specialized in Biodiversity and field ecology, CU • Professor Biswarup Bhattacharya: specialized in Animal Behavior, Vidyasagar University • Professor Rabin Mukherjee: specialized in Plant Sciences, Retired teacher RBCC • Professor Sanjib Bhakta: Director of Microbiology at the Institute of Structural and Molecular biology, Birbeck, University of London and UCL. • Professor Chiranjib Paul: specialized in Immunology, West Bengal State University • Professor Pankaj Manna: specialized in Evolutionary Genetics, RBCC • Professor Kamales Misra: specialized in Parasitology, Immunology and Ecology • Professor Krishna Ganguly: specialized in Cytogenetics and Fish Immunology
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. The teachers and staff are encouraged to attend development programmes. a) Nomination to staff development programmes Academic Staff Development Programs Number of Faculty nominated (2011-2015) Refreshers course 18 HRD programs 15 Orientation Programs 8 Staff training conducted by the University 5 Summer/ winter schools, workshop, etc. 12 Faculty Development Program 1 Total 59
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b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning v Teaching learning methods/approaches None v Handling new curriculum All the Departments that came under the affiliation of the West Bengal State University in 2008 had to handle new curriculum. The teachers attended workshops and seminars organised by the Board of Studies. v Content/knowledge management None v Selection, development and use of enrichment materials
v Assessment All the Departments that came under the affiliation of the West Bengal State University in 2008 had to handle new curriculum and new assessment methods. The teachers attended workshops and seminars organised by the Board of Studies on evaluation, marking and assessment pattern. v Cross cutting issues: None v Audio Visual Aids/multimedia
v OER’s Internet, DTP, Multimedia and IT facilities, facilities for internet browsing, photocopying, DTP works, and computer facilities for practice classes for value addition are available to the student, staff and faculty of the college at a subsidised rate. The college plans to introduce computer-based DTP services by offering part-time work opportunity to the IT trained students of the college under “Earn-while-you-Learn” scheme. v Teaching learning material development, selection and use Modern Teaching Equipments such as White and Green board, Overhead Projectors, Departmental computers, Audio-Visual Aids, DVDs, Broad Band Intenet connection and LCD projectors, photocopying machine, etc., are used for effective learner-centric teaching and in seminars or conferences. The college has received UGC Special Equipment garnt under XI plan. c) Percentage of faculty ∗ invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies 100% ∗ participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies 100% ∗ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies 90%
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grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.) Although the institution is primarily not a research orientated organization and basically a college designed to teach various under graduate courses under West Bengal State University, still within its own limitations the college has always encouraged active research by the members of the faculty. Beside encouraging the pursuit of the doctoral research (in last one year, no less than three faculty members have obtained their PhD Degree from different universities) and externally funded research projects (No less than six teachers are acting as Principal Investigators in UGC- sponsored Minor Research Projects. Support and encouragement provided to faculty members to participate in national and international symposia in India and abroad. In the last four years the following teachers of the college received international scholarship and invitations for research and presentation of papers at International Conferences. The Governing Body not only approved their leave for study and research but also noted with appreciation the achievement of the teachers: Prof. Anindita Ghoshal, Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship from Charles Wallace India Department of History Trust to work in various libraries and archives in UK, 2014 Prof. Anindita Ghoshal, Academic and Foreign Travel Grant from ICHR to present a Department of History paper in a symposium organized by the Dept. of English, University of Cardiff, Wales, UK, 2013 Prof. Anindita Ghoshal, Short Term Residential Fellowship in the Department of Department of History South Asian Languages and Civilization, Division of the Humanities, University of Chicago in 2009. Prof. Anindita Ghoshal, Academic Affiliation with a Scholarship for 1 month from Department of History Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka in 2008. Dr. Broja Gopal Dutta, “Inclination effects and Time Variability Properties of Black Department of Physics Hole Transients”, in Proceeding of Fourteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Rome, Italy at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy, on July 12-18, 2015. The Dept. of Computer Applications, in last couple of years has conducted (on college– funding) a handful of projects related to ICT management system. Invitations were given to the Resource persons drawn from the HEIs in consultation with the Departmental Committees at undergraduate level on demand basis (Curriculum design) and as per recommendation of Board of Studies in Post Graduate Courses (English and Zoology). The participation of the teachers in these State Level/ National / International Conferences/Workshops/Seminars is a part of faculty development without which the students cannot be enriched with the new researches in their respective disciplines. In the last year
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.
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Authority provides very strong support to the teachers to excel in teaching. The awards are receieved by the students of the college through their excellent result in University examinations. Some teachers have received recognition for their research work bur no such recognition was received for teaching for 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? Yes. Report on Student Feedback for UG courses was kept confidential by the authorities and the teachers were advised to improve the quality of teaching-learning and try their best to orient themselves to cater best learning experience to the students in a friendly atmosphere. For PG Course in English the following evaluation by the students is being used for curriculum enrichment every semester since 2009: a) Was the instruction useful and did it help you in the learning process? b) Was the content and class lectures designed according to your need? c) Was the method of teaching appropriate? Rate the level of your understanding d) Was the session learner-centric? e) Rate the level of interaction. f) Rate the relevance of the course component in your life and academic career g) Whether the academic atmosphere of the college is suitable for higher studies? Suggestion regarding Instructional Method / Course Component / Assignment / Level of Interaction / Term Paper / use of LCD projector and ICT, Mid Sem and End Semester Exam, Class Room Facility, Library Facility, Co-operation from the Department, Computer & IT Facilities, Use of Teaching Aid in Class, Adminstrative Support / Office Assistance and services, Students’ Amenities like Canteen, Common room, Toilet, Drinking Water, etc., academic ambience of the College. For the PG Courses the feedback of the students is given more importance along with the requirement of the stakeholders for designing the curriculum and instructional methodology, the feedback and suggestions are discussed in the BOS meetings and appropriate steps are taken to incorporate them in the curricula and course delivery. Self appraisal in consultation with the IQAC, submission of PBAS on a regular basis by the teachers and their respective evaluation by the IQAC, also help to address issues related to the improvement of teaching-learning activities of the college.
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 evaluation process is designed by the University along with the methods of Evaluation and Marking pattern. The teacher as examiner is required to follow the rules laid down by the University for Evaluation of students. Details regarding examination and evaluation are discussed in the Examination and Results sub-committee of the College and faculty members are made aware of this, through the HODs. Notifications for all examinations are circulated through the college notice boards, websites and departmental notice boards. The time charter
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for various evaluation tests (periodicals, unit tests, Annual/mid/end-term examination / College selection test examination and University examination) is furnished in the ‘Academic Calendar’ for that particular academic session. The teachers of individual departments, during the motivation & orientation classes (at the very beginning of a course) explains the department specific methodology of teaching and evaluation, such as, the question pattern, marks break-up model answers, etc. A copy of book and question booklet is handed over to each student by their respective HODs in the introductory class which provide details of courses, marks distribution and question pattern of University examinations. As most of the faculty members are also involved in the University‘s assessment process as paper setter/moderator/examiner, they are well aware of the evaluation process at the University level and provide competent guidance to the students. The teachers in their introductory classes communicate to the students the system of evaluation consisting of class test and selection test at the college level, and the annual system of University examination (Part-I, Part-II and Part-III at the end of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year respectively). The results of class test and selection test are also discussed with the students, and evaluated answer scripts are shown to each student which helps them to understand their errors, shortcomings and also the evaluation pattern. In the parent-teachers meetings, the evaluation process is clearly explained to the parents.
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? The UG & PG Examination Regulations are also hosted in the web for the convenience of the students. The pattern in the UG has been reformed by introducing the annual pattern - 1+1+1 method of evaluation; for the PG courses semester and credit-based system is a major reform. Institution being affiliated to the West Bengal State University is obliged to adhere to the evaluation reforms implemented by the University. The major evaluation reforms initiated by the affiliating University have been through changes in curriculum and reforms in Examination and question pattern. Syllabi have been updated in most subjects and changes in question pattern have been hosted in the university and college websites. Supplementary examination has been introduced where student can clear the backlog papers by being promoted to next higher class. Another major evaluation reform of the University is the introduction of Continuous Internal Assessment in UG general practical examination. In this process 80% weightage is given to attendance and performance during the practical classes and rest 20% to viva-voce during University practical examination. The project work has been introduced in some of the subjects at UG level (Accountancy Hons., Economics Hons., Computer Applications Major) which help the evaluation of students based on their thinking ability, skills and scientific aptitude in various aspects of their studies. All evaluation reforms instructed by the university are strictly followed by the college. The institution has also initiated some reforms for betterment of evaluation process. The evaluation method of organizing examination on Annual basis has been changed to class tests and a ‘selection Test examination‘. Class tests are conducted at departmental level to evaluate the learning outcome in general and to identify weak and advance learners accordingly. Same pattern of question papers (like University examinations) are used in-house examinations. Class room
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seminars are organized to improve the understanding of basic concepts and presentation skills of the students and to broaden their conception of the subject. Interactive sessions are held in class room through teacher-student discussion on the topics taught. Term Paper, Dissertation, Project work and workshop evaluation are major evaluation reforms initiated at the PG level. For PG courses, instead of earlier annual method of evaluation, all the PG departments have adopted the semester system to focus on continuous evaluation. The qualitative aspects are ensured through evaluation of students by external members. Seminars are part of the curriculum, where students present independent papers.
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? The College has undertaken the following measures to ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the University and those initiated by the institution: For smooth conduction of university examinations, college constitutes Examination Sub-Committee, Result Sub-committee and University examination Centre committee every year. The teachers perform tirelessly to ensure a full-proof examination system. The Examination sub-Committee which ensures that the reforms initiated are effectively implemented and circulars issued by the University are followed for selection test examinations. Teachers continuously monitor the performance of the students and provide academic guidance and counselling. Slow learners are identified after the class test examinations and remedial coaching is given to them after the regular class hours. Special remedial coaching is given to the SC, ST, OBC and Minority Students. The University has provisions for re-evaluation of answer scripts for those students who remain dissatisfied with their score. Departmental teachers discuss and familiarize the students about the scope of such system. Often they recommend those advanced learners who have fared poorly, to consider this option. There have been instances when the observation of the Departmental teachers has benefitted students. The University has provisions to show answer scripts to students under RTI. The College provides complete support to those individual students who wish to assess the evaluation of one‘s scripts through this method. College conducts selection Test examination based on the question pattern followed by the affiliating University. This makes the exercise fulfilling as it gives students a chance to assess their preparations in a setting akin to the real time environment. The Results sub-Committee maintains a record of the marks obtained by each student in the University and selection test examination. Findings of the committee are discussed in Teachers’ council meetings, attended by all teachers of the College. The College Office maintains a record of the number of students appearing in the University examination and preserves the gazettes published by the University with the data of examinee‘s marks. All these methods ensure that the evaluation is complete and well-documented.
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. Formative assessment approaches includes class tests, annual selection test examination,
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classroom interactions, student’s seminars, project assignments, field works, attendance and performance in practical classes, etc. The evaluation through these methods enables the teacher to judge student’s progress taking into consideration their level of understanding. This has resulted in better interaction, active participation and better attendance of the students in the classroom. The evaluated answer scripts are shown to the students to motivate them to perform better next time. Summative assessment is externally and done through the University examinations which are held annually in the UG Courses (1+1+1 Pattern) and semester wise (four semesters) in the PG Courses. The students who get the maximum marks in each subjects and overall aggregate in the University examination (in B.A., B.Sc. and B.Com.) are awarded prizes in the Annual Prize Distribution Function of the college. This serves as an incentive for better academic performance. The weak students are given special care through special classes within the college hours and remedial classes beyond the college hours to enable them to perform better in college and university examinations. All these approaches of evaluation have positively impacted the system.
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. College strictly maintains transparency in the internal assessment of students. The patterns of evaluation prescribed by the university are strictly followed by the teachers. Record of marks of class tests, selection test are displayed on the departmental notice boards. The evaluated scripts such tests are also shown to the students and their performance is discussed individually. Weightage is given to class attendance and class performance in practical classes during University practical examination based on continuous internal assessment. There is no mechanism for a quantified weightage for behavioral aspects, communication skills etc. These are assessed through students’ participation in different co-curricular (NSS, NCC) and extra- curricular (sports, cultural programmes etc) activities of the College and conveyed to them as and when necessary.
2.5.6 What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? The college is named after nationalist and man of letters, Rishi Bankim Chandra Chatttopadhyay which itself inculcate social and ethical values in the students to make them sensitive, sensible, useful and conscientious global citizens. The Goals, Mission and Objectives laid down in the college constitution clearly state the graduate attributes. The college aims to make its student a talented professional in their respective field of study and gain confidence, English Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Team-work skill for holistic development in student’s personality. These attributes are attained by students by being a part of academics well as extra-curricular activities held in the college. Classes, lectures, presentations, projects, field works, seminars, etc. contribute to the academic part. Departmental functions, college festivals, etc. contribute to the creative part of student’s development.
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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? The mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level are available. In case of grievances regarding evaluation at the College level, following steps are followed: Student can directly approach the departmental Head or any teacher of the department. The evaluated answer script is shown to the student. The concerned teacher often explains to the students their shortcomings and motivates them to perform better next time. If there is any mistake in evaluation, it is corrected and also incorporated by the faculty members in the marks slip. If there is any further grievance, students can seek the intervention of the Students Grievance & Redressal Cell of the College for rectification of their complaints. The students are advised to drop their complaints in written form in the redressal boxes which are kept in the Principal’s office. These boxes are opened and the complaints are scrutinized at regular intervals. The evaluation complaints / suggestions are discussed in the Cell’s meetings and proper measures are taken informing the concerned teaching staff. For redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation at the University level, following steps are followed: The students may apply for re-evaluation of answer scripts as per University guidelines, which is duly forwarded by the Principal. If unsatisfied, the students can also approach the University for a Photostat copy of their evaluated answer script under RTI act as per University guidelines and application for which is also duly forwarded by the Principal. The University has provisions to show answer scripts under RTI.
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 Result Sub-committee and Academic Sub-committee take a stock of the learning outcome through an analysis of the results of college and university examinations. The learning outcome is also judged by the success rate of students in the competitive examinations and access to job market.
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. Continuous assessment of the results and follow up process to address major changes in the result pattern are integrated in the institutional process and the Result Sub-committee prepares Annual Reports that are discussed in the Academic Sub-Committee and the Governing Body. The following table shows the programme wise success rate of the students in the Part III University Examinations.
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Subject 2011 -2012 2012 -2013 2013 -2014 2014 -2015 AVERAGE RATE OF Success Rate % Success rate % Success rate % Success rate % SUCCESS 2012- 2015 BNGA 69.7 74.29 86.21 86.21 79.1025 ENGA 96.9 91.3 87.5 82.76 89.615 SANA 72 56.36 48.28 66.67 60.8275 HINA 79.2 100 84 83.33 86.6325 HISA 85.7 60 76.92 50 68.155 PLSA 89.5 100 100 75 91.125 PHIA 87.5 90 88.24 79.17 86.2275 PHSA 69.2 77.42 75 60 70.405 CEMA 91.7 100 92.31 60 86.0025 MTMA 50 38.89 94.12 36.84 54.9625 ELTA 75 50 100 100 81.25 ECOA 100 66.67 50 33.33 62.5 ZOOA 55.6 84 72.22 81 73.205 BOTA 100 50 66.67 81.82 74.6225 MCBA 100 76.92 100 100 94.23 ACCA 61.5 68 47.37 27.27 51.035 CMAV 42.9 35.14 41.03 11.54 32.6525 AVERAGE 78.02353 71.70529 77.05118 65.58471 73.09118
The Bar Chart shows at a glimpse that the result of the students of ENGA, PLSA, CEMA and MCBA has remained consistently good while in CMAV the result has been low because the students fail in the Elective subjects. The overall Success rate during this 4-year period is
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presented below:
2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - No of 2012 No of 2013 No of 2014 No of 2015 students Success students Success students Success students Success Subject appeared Rate appeared rate % appeared rate % appeared rate % AVERAGE 350 78.02353 351 71.70529 310 77.05118 266 65.58471
The average appearance and success rate of the graduates of the college has shown a declining trend and is a major cause of concern. The institution has taken the following steps to arrest this declining trend: attendance of the students and teachers shall be closely monitored and recorded by the IQAC and Routine Sub-Committee; the teachers be asked to solve the previous year question papers and instruct the students the marking pattern and content upgradation.
2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? These are all integrated for a holistic approach to learning and assessment. The review of performance of the students is taken into account in the process of assignment distribution. Continuous evaluation through class tests is used for preparing students for the final examination.
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude developed among students etc.) of the courses offered? The college has taken a lead in making the courses relevant in terms of progression of the students to PG-level and research on the one hand and to prepare the students for the competitive examinations for job placements. The Students’ Employment and Academic Placement Cell enhances the social and economic relevance of the courses offered by
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charting a proper career graph for the students. The Cell also conducts training sessions for preparing students for job interview and placement in various institutes and industries. Core focus is now being placed on integrated academic and career progression of the students through ICT facilities, exposure to job markets, computer education and communicative English, to streamline the student resource towards effective employability. As good communication skill is essential for employability and livelihood for new generation of learners the traditional classroom-teaching method is supplemented with ICT based teaching method. The students are encouraged to participate in the college cultural competitions such as Extempore lectures on contemporary topics, Elocution, Debating, Recitation, Group discussion. Working within the existing constraints of prescribed curricula for Science, Arts and Commerce students, the teachers encourage the students to adopt a realistic attitude to life and inculcate educational skill to survive in a materialistic world and succeed in the competitive exams.
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The result data and student record of student progression to higher studies and job are analysed and used for future academic planning.
2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes? Through a rigorous administration of the policies for improvement of academic performance and constant monitoring of the processes at work the college ensures that the learning outcomes are consistent.
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes 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 PBAS, submitted by the teachers every year, and the Feedback mechanism are used to ensure that the delivery of course and the expected outcome remain consistent with the aspirations of the institution. Individual teachers plan their lessons in advance and give reference materials to the students along with detail learner-centric guidance in the classroom. The learning objectives are also analysed in the meetings of the Academic Sub- Committees.
Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evaluation which the college would like to include. The management of different activities related to the administration and academic affairs of the college is framed on the principles of participatory and available interaction between the students, teachers, non-teaching staff and administrator. The management is time tested and through an in-built mechanism for internal assessment that has gradually evolved through years, the college has consistently ensured the quality of higher education.
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CRITERIO N III : RESEARC H, CONSULTANC Y AN D EXTENSION
3. 1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization? ‘ No as such there is no scope of running a ‘Research Centre’ by this college since this college is mainly engaged in undergraduate teaching, however college runs post graduate section in two subjects, namely in Zoology and English. A section of teachers, however, is actively engaged in research with the financial assistance from UGC and other sponsoring agencies such as DST/ ICSSR etc within their department which in their turn promotes a research environment in the college. Some teachers such as Dr. Mainak Roy and Dr. Sheik Hannan Mondal are working as research supervisors. The teachers of the PG Departments are eligible for guiding research scholars for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses offered at the West Bengal State University as per WBSU Research Regulations 2013 for offering autonomous PG course in Zoology and English affiliated to the university. 5 students of the English department have qualified the RET and are doing their course work for M.Phil and PhD at West Bengal State University and the Supervisors would be allotted in due time by the Board of Research Studies. Dr. Debashish Sengupta and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar of the department have applied for M.Phil. / Ph.D. Supervisorship at the West Bengal State University and are waiting for the allotment of scholars for Supervisorship. However, most of the teachers are engaged in informal guidance to the ex-students pursuing their MPhil/PhD work at different universities in west Bengal.
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. College has a research committee consisting of subject experts from senior faculty, teachers’ representative of governing body and the Principal as convener. The committee on receipt of the research proposal from the teachers, sends the proposal to the experts for their suggestions, modification and recommendation and the financial feasibility are also examined by the committee from the proposed budget of the research proposal. In collaboration with IQAC the Research Sub-Committee is assigned the task of documenting and preserving imprints of major research work of the faculty. The Sub Committee also identifies areas for interdisciplinary research and provides logistic support to the researchers. The teachers who are actively engaged in Research / PhD work (4 teachers have submitted their thesis in 2015) are provided useful support and space to work on their research both within and outside the college.
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/ projects? § autonomy to the principal investigator: as per the rules laid down by the granting
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authorities, the principal investigator enjoys the full liberty to pursue the research project. He/She enjoys the autonomy in the academic sphere to complete his/her research project.
§ timely availability or release of resources: As soon as the funds are received the concerned teacher is allowed to draw the same. Since the college does not have enough money to sponsor any research project, college has little scope to advance the release of financial resources, however, the college has the provision for short period interest free refundable advance to teachers which may be utilised to initiate the research work provided the approval from the sponsoring authority is obtained.
§ adequate infrastructure and human resources: As per the project proposal, if the institutional infrastructure is sufficient for carrying out the research, the faculty is provided space and relaxation. College usually provides its infrastructure in terms of Library, Laboratory and computer centre to pursue the research work. Moreover, advanced students are being utilised to assist the research programme on guidance of the teachers. College normally maintains the financial accounts of the project on demand from the concerned teachers.
§ time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers: As per the rules laid down by the First Statutes 2014 of West Bengal State University, provisions for Study Leave, Special Study Leave, FDP, and relaxation of 2 hour of teaching load are provided to the teachers on the basis of the ir application and the work load of the department. In no case is the teacher discouraged or unnecessarily confined in the campus. The college usually sanction special study leave to a teacher while he/she is engaged in Ph.D. programme under FIP/FDP scheme etc., subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. However this short leave is approved by the college Governing Body. For any Post-Doctoral research, teachers are eligible for special study leave subject to the approval of the college governing body and subject to the existing rules laid down by the State Government. Like most of the under graduate colleges in the State our college also suffers from full time faculties in sufficient numbers, naturally college cannot exercise ‘time-off’ or ‘reduced teaching load’ in formal terms. However, informal arrangement through rescheduling the classes are made to ensure some advantages to the teachers engaged in active research.
§ support in terms of technology and information needs: Limited infrastructural provisions are their within the college for advanced lab-based research as the college is primarily a teaching institute. However, the teachers are provided internet connectivity free of cost and library resources too are augmented to meet the research requirements. The college has a state of art computer set-up with internet facilities that can be can be made available to the teachers engaged in active research.
§ facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities: As soon as the project work is over the college arranges for the audit of expenses and inventories for the issuance of the Utilisation Certificates that are duly recorded and
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submitted to the granting authority by the college. The college authority extends fullest cooperation in auditing the expenditure incurred by the researcher with the assigned auditor of the college and subsequently audited utilisation certificate is forwarded to the sponsoring authority immediately after completion of the research project, so that no delay occurs for releasing the next instalment of grant from the funding agency.
§ any other: any other : The college normally provides secretarial assistance to the researcher as and when needed. The teachers of the college are working overtime fulfilling their assigned teaching responsibility and carrying out their research. Teachers are encouraged to apply for Minor /Major Research Projects and other CSIR/DST/ SAP projects. List of MRPs, Research Publications and paper Presentation at International/national/state seminars by the members of the faculty would inspire others to take up such challenges in research and make India a Knowledge superpower.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? The college normally in addition to normal teaching encourages departments to organise seminar, workshop, field-visit, industry-visit to enlarge the knowledge horizon of the student community. Moreover, the college encourages student to browse the internet and collect advance learning materials published in internationally reputed journals. Talks and lectures by reputed scholars and eminent scientists and interactive sessions are arranged to enhance the thurst of knowledge and subsequently develop the scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among the students.
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.
Sl. Name of the Teacher Department Research Registered with No Programme University of 1 MAINAK ROY ECONOMICS Ph. D West Bengal State (Supervisor) University (Barasat) 2 SEIKH HANNAN CHEMISTRY Ph. D (Co- Jadavpur University MONDAL Supervisor)
As per WBSU Research Regulations 2013 the teachers of the PG Department s are eligible for guiding research scholars for M.Phil. an d Ph.D. courses offered at the W est Bengal State University Dr. Debashish Sengupta, who has guided a MPhil scholar at Vinayak Mission University, and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar of the Department of English have applied for M.Phil. / Ph.D. Supervisorship at the West Bengal State University and are waiting for the allotment of scholars for Supervisorship.
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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. For effective delivery of the curriculum the college has been using a combination of conventional and innovative learner-centric approaches. Apart from regular classes, seminars, workshops, extension lectures, field work, excursion and activities beyond classroom are organised to acclimatize the students to the world of higher education. Name of UGC-sponsored No. of No. of No. of No the Department Seminars Papers Special Student / Presente Lecture Participa worksho d by s nts / ps faculty event ECONOMICS (ECOA) 1 State seminar 1 7 2 69 CHEMISTRY (CEMA) 4 7 83 MATHEMATICS (MTMA) 22 96 PHYSICS (PHSA) 22 4 80 BOTANY (BOTA) 1 National Seminar 2 26 17 71 MICROBIOLOGY (MCBA) 30 2 67 ZOOLOGY (ZOOA) 10 6 127 BENGALI (BNGA) 1 National Seminar 1 30 4 128 ENGLISH (ENGA) 1 National Seminar 10 31 100 150 HINDI (HINA) 3 19 213 SANSKRIT (SANA) 2 1 90 URDU (URDA) 1 30 HISTORY (HISA) 3 25 2 113 JOURNALISM & MASS COMM. 1 National Seminar 3 9 1 27 (JORA) PHILOSOPHY (PHIA) 1 National seminar 1 5 31 POLITICAL SCIENCE (PLSA) 1 State level 1 6 46
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the institution. Among the faculty several research areas have evolved through time and the college has an expertise in different fields of study being a college offering 21 subjects of study under one roof.
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students? One of our ex-students now engaged in active research in the field of genetic biology in the University of Sussex in U.K. have visited our college in at least two occasions and interacted with the students to attract them in this area of research. Dr. Shamik Chakraborty of University of Tokyo Presented a delivered a lecture on Physical Chemistry and interacted with teachers and students for encouraging them to the research in the area of physical chemistry in 2010-11. Dr. Piyal Bhattacharya of Kanchrapara College delivered a lecture with an
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interactive session in the field of Environmental Science in 2013-14. Research Scholars from other organisations as well as our ex-students who are engaged in active research are pooled in to deliver Seminar Lectures.
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? During this five year period one teacher from the department of History utilized this sort of leave by joining to FDP programme. In addition, two more teachers have visited and presented papers in the conference held abroad. Prof. Anindita Ghoshal of the Department of History received Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship from Charles Wallace India Trust to work in various libraries and archives in UK, 2014. Dr. Broja Gopal Dutta of the Department of Physics presented a paper with S. K. Chakrabarti, “Inclination effects and Time Variability Properties of Black Hole Transients”, in Proceeding of Fourteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Rome, Italy at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy, on July 12-18, 2015.
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)
The teachers who are also engaged in active research like MPhil or PhD are required to deliver lecture on their research area in presence of students and other teachers of the college. The papers that are widely appreciated and also documented and the researcher has to make a formal presentation of the research findings. Through this process the college ensures a proper dissemination of research findings for the overall application of the finding in the real world.
3. 2 Resource Mobil ization 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. As such the college has no provision of budget allocation for research since it is primarily an under graduate college, however, each department has their own budget allocation for ‘seminar’ ‘field excursion’ and contingency fund. Proper utilisation of these heads may help indirectly to inculcate a research temperament among the teachers as well as students.
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? In general there is no such provision of seed money to facilitate research project. But some departments have ‘project assignment’ in their university curriculum , in these cases the college used to meet the financial obligation for pursuing research projects of the students,
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on demand.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students? College budget yet to incorporate any such provision since the student research programme is not mandatory in all departments. It is mandatory only in the department of Commerce and Economics, and these two departments are pursuing the students’ research from their own contingency funds.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavours and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research. Interdisciplinary Research is carried on by the teachers engaged in PG teaching in the college as the course curriculum offer this flexibility. For example, in the Masters of Arts in English, Dalit Studies, South Asian Literature, Linguistics, components from Philosophy, Economics, Political Science and History offer interdisciplinary research. Teachers of the Departments of Economics, Urdu, Philosophy, Hindi and Political Science are invited as Resource Persons to conduct sessions in interdisciplinary studies.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students? Being, mainly an undergraduate teaching college, as such there is no scope for building up infrastructure for promotion of research in the college. However, teachers with the funds that they received in the head of ‘equipment’ and books helped in creating a research infrastructure in miniscule form.
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 college is yet to receive any such grants from neither industry nor from other agencies.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years. Name of the Title of the Minor Sanction Letter Amount Amount Utilization Professor and Research Project No./ Date of Approved Received Certificate Department Approval submitted or not Dr. Sanhita Sen, The Sundarbans: Myopic PHW- 273/13- 3,00,000 1.87,500 Annual History Development, 14 (ERO), Utilization Environmental Disaster 18.03.2014 Certificate and Human Misery submitted on 09.07.2015
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Dr. Avinash Appraisal of Seedling PHW-162/13- 2,55,000 1.95,000 Annual Mundra, Botany Biodiversity in 14 (ERO), Utilization Introduced/ Rare 18.03.2014 Certificate Medicinal Plants of submitted on West Bengal and their 09.07.2015 Germplasm Conservation Dr. Reema Roy, Popularity and Impact of PHW-274/13- 2,90,000 1,85,000 Annual Journalism and Social Networking Sites 14 (ERO), Utilization Mass in Cyber age: An 18.03.2014 Certificate Communication Empirical Study on Users submitted on of Social Networking 09.07.2015 Sites in East India Dr. Supti Raha, Representation of the PHW-282/11- 1,37,500 1,08,750 Utilization History Working Class in the 12 (ERO), Certificate Contemporary 25.01.2012 submitted on Literature: Bengal, 1930- 10.12.2015 47 Dr. Mainak Roy, Micro Credit and PHW-183/11- 1,46,000 78,000 Utilization Economics Human Development: A 12 (ERO), Certificate Capability Approach 08.08.2011 submitted on 01.08.2015 Dr. Saurav Rabindra Chotogalpe PHW-124/10- 87,000 73,500 Utilization Mazumder, Bichchinnota o Naisanga 11 (ERO), Certificate Bengali 20.10.2010 submitted Dr. Pradipta Ecotourism in West PHW-217/09- 1,04,000 57,000 Utilization Bhattacharya, Bengal and Sikkim: An 10(ERO), Certificate Economics Impact Analysis in 07.09.2009 submitted on Dynamic Optimization 01.08.2015 Framework Dr. Shubh Brat Impact of European F. PHW-216/09- 98500 83250 Utilization Sarkar Dramaturgy on Indian 10 DATED 11 Certificate Drama in English and in SEPTEMBER submitted English Translation 2009 Dr Sushanta Department of Physics PSW-140/06-07 Final inst. 35,000.0 Utilization Kumar Nandi (ERO) 0 Certificate 14 JUL 10, submitted 8/8/10, 26/10/09 Dr. Zahed Department of Botany PSW-174/09- 149000 124500.0 Utilization Hossain 10, 26/10/09 0 Certificate submitted Prof Anindita Communal Politics and PHW-048/08- 61000 61,000.0 Utilization Ghoshal Refugee Movement in 09 (ERO) 0 Certificate West Bengal (1946- 12 DEC 2008 submitted 1967)’,
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Dr Kamales Department of Zoology PSW-065/05-06 15668 15,668.0 Utilization Misra Major (ERO) 0 Certificate Research 16 DEC 2008 submitted Project
* Details of the ongoing and completed minor research programmes are furnished below. 3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the campus? As such there exists no structured and systematic arrangement for research facility to the students as there is no scope for research to the undergraduate students. We must keep it in our mind that the institution is basically an undergraduate teaching college. Like any other undergraduate teaching college, this college too, has limited opportunity to develop a research infrastructure as well as research ambience in the college to encourage students to involve in research activity, moreover, teachers are not always encouraged to pursue their post-doctoral or any equivalent research work as this may jeopardize the normal teaching assignment of the concerned teacher. Moreover a teacher is normally discouraged by the existing system in terms of leave rules and others; authority normally weighs the leave application in term of the benefit that may be accrued directly to the students’ community in immediate near future. This type of attitude is detrimental toward the spread of research environment in undergraduate college. In spite of all these odds some of the teachers are engaged in active research (i.e. guiding of Ph. D scholar). They used to arrange the laboratory facility with the parent university where the scholar is registered. In addition, they used to borrow journals and making photocopies and hire software packages that are absolutely necessary for their Ph. D students.
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 is creating research infrastructure slowly by making an inventory from the capital grants that are obtained from the teachers receiving their sponsoring authorities against the research projects, after their completion of the projects. In addition, teachers of different departments are encouraged to place requisition for purchasing equipments and books from the college funds (from the budget allocation) and any special funds obtained from UGC, DST and other funding agencies such as State Government.
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. Department of English received Rs. 50,000/- plus a wooden almirah from “ Sandipan Majumdar Memorial Book Grant” during the year 2010-11 for ensuring facility of higher studies and research in the department of English.
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3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories? There is a Students’ Counselling and Placement Cell, and under the vibrant leadership of this Cell students are communicated the information and are trained so that they can crack different entry examinations including the examination for entry in courses leading to research degrees, such as M.Phil, Ph. D etc.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? None.
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. None.
3. 4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of ∗ Patents obtained and filed (process and product) With respect to patent (or IPR) right, achieved by the students the college is not in a position to keep proper tracking since this is basically a UG teaching college but we came to know that some of our ex-students are pursuing very fruitful research Cancer and it is learnt that some of them have either enjoying patent rights or have applied for.
∗ Original research contributing to product improvement Our ex-students Dr. Sanjib Bhakta is working as Senior Scientist in ISMB, Birbeck, London and is pursuing research in Tuberculosis and Drug Development. Our another ex-students Late Satwata Moitra, who was engaged in the Drug Development in Reddy’s Laboratory.
∗ Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services: Research surveys particularly done by the departments belong to the Social Science group, have immense positive impact to the society in this connection mention may be made about the Survey conducted by the NSS unit in the locality, which helped the society through their major findings.
∗ Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development: Yes, research presented by teachers and students are acting as inputs contributing to new initiatives to social developments. In this connection mentioned may be made about the researched assignment undertaken by the students of Economics department as part of their syllabus commitment have sincerely chosen the subjects which are of extremely important from the view point of society.
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3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If ‘yes’, indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international database? YES, Departments of Botany, History and English have their journals. The editorial board usually consists the faculty of the college.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students: It is observed that the college has listed nearly 264 publications of the faculty presently working in the college. On an average annually roughly there are 4 (four) publications per department, nearly 90 percent of the papers published in either ISBN/ISSN category Journals/books. Moreover 90 percent of these papers are published in peer reviewed Journal and are listed in national / international database. Details of the publication is cited in the relevant section of the S.S.R. Volume. ∗ (a) Publication per faculty ∗ (b1)Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national) (b2) Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals international) ∗ (c) Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ (d) Monographs ∗ (e) Chapter in Books ∗ (f) Books Edited ∗ (g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ (h) Citation Index ∗ (i) SNIP ∗ (j) SJR ∗ (k) Impact factor ∗ (l) h-index J P M C BO C I T TOT TO JOU H PUBLI O U O H OK I M O AL TA RNA BO - CATI U B N A S T S P T PRE L LS OK S I ON R LI O P WI A N A A SEN PR (NA S J N NAME OF THE TEACHERS PER N C G T TH T I C L TAT ESE TIO EDI R D FACU A A R E IS I P T P ION NT NAL TED E LTY L T A R BN O R NA ATI ) S I P /IS N F X E TIO ON (I O H I SN A S NA OT Dr. Sanjib Kumar Saha, Prin 4 4 4 Sri Kashinath Santra, Librcipa Dr. Sucharita Bhattacharyya, aryBen 1 1 Prof. Chandana Bengali 2 1 1 Dr.Bhattacharyya Saurav Majumder Bengali 1 1 1 6 1 Dr. Bijan Biswas, Bengali 12 1 2 1 7 1 Dr. Trayee Biswas, Botagali 0 2 Dr. Tapas Kumar Botany 3 2 1 1 1
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DEPAR PUBLI JOU J P C BO C I T TO TMEN CATI RNA O U H OK I M O TA T ON LS U B M A S T T TOT L P PER (NA R LI O P WI A A AL PR A H FACU TIO N C N T BO TH T L PRE ESE C - LTY NAL A A O E OK IS I S P SEN NT S T I NAME OF THE TEACHERS ) L T G R S BN O N R TAT ATI J N S I R I ED /IS N I E ION ON R F D (I O A N ITE SN P S NA OT A E N N P B D N I E TIO HE C X T S H O U N N NA RS T E LI S O M D O T L R S K BE E R A N T S RS X T Dr. Avinash Mundhra, Bota 14 12 2 2 1 1 Dr. Gargi Bhattacharya Bota Prof Saikat Das, Bota Prof. Prabal Das, Botany Dr. Bhaswati Ghosh, Cheny 1 Dr. Ratna Dutta, mistChe 1 Dr. Gopa Nandi, Che 1 Dr. Seikh Hannan Mandal, Che 4 4 4 6 Dr. Debolina Mitra, mistChe 1 1 2 Dr. Soma Sen, mistChe 1 1 1 Prof. Chinmoy Biswas, mistChe 1 Dr. Himadris Chattopadhyay, Com 1 6 3 Dr. Probhat Kumar Pal, Com 1 1 Prof. Sudipta Ghosh, Commer Prof. Mrinmoy Dutta, Commer 2 2 2 Prof. Lopamudra Roy, Commer 1 1 Prof. Subhajit Banerjee, Com Prof. Soumya Ghosh, Com Prof. Abhijit Mitra, Commer Prof. Debasree Commer Prof.Bhattacharjee, Antara Dutta, Compute Prof. Diptamoy Ghosh, Com Prof. Baisali Ganguly, Com Prof. Suchisree Sengupta, Compute Dr. Mainak Roy, puteEco 13 11 4 2 2 1 Dr. Pradipta Bhattacharya, nomEco 11 1 1 1 Prof. Tarun Kr. Banerjee, Eco Prof. Babu Dhar, Eco Dr. Kalpana Das, nomElec Prof. Durjoy Roy, tronElec 1 1 1 Prof. Saptarsika Das (Biswas), tronElec Prof. Anirban Bhattacharya, Elec Prof. Atanu Ghosh, Elec Dr. Debashish Sen Gupta, Engltron 1 5 Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar, English 25 3 2 4 2 3 1 2 12 7 Prof. Pramila Majumder, English 5 2 5 7 Prof. Tamalika Das, Engl 2 1
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DEPAR PUBLI JOU J P C BO C I T TMEN CATI RNA O U H OK I M O TO T ON LS U B M A S T T TOT P TA PER (NA R LI O P WI A A AL A H L FACU TIO N C N T BO TH T L PRE C - PR LTY NAL A A O E OK IS I S P SEN S T I ESE NAME OF THE TEACHERS ) L T G R S BN O N R TAT J N NT S I R I ED /IS N I E ION R F D ATI (I O A N ITE SN P S NA A E ON N N P B D N I E TIO C X OT T S H O U N N NA T HE E LI S O M D O T L RS R S K BE E R A N T S RS X T Prof. Jasmeet Singh, Engl 3 3 3 Prof. Taniya Neogi, Engl 3 3 2 3 Prof. Sanchali Sarkar, Engl 1 1 1 Prof. Hrishikesh Kumar Singh, Hinish 4 2 2 1 4 1 Dr. Ramesh Yadav, Hindi 7 4 3 3 1 Dr. Swati Ghosh, Hindi 4 4 4 Dr. Renu Shaw, Hin Dr. Supti Raha, Hist 2 1 2 1 1 Dr. Sanhita Sen, History 6 4 2 1 1 3 1 Prof. Anindita Ghoshal, History 9 7 2 2 5 Prof. Kakali Mukherjee, History 6 6 5 Dr. Reema Roy, Jour 8 5 2 1 4 2 4 Prof. Priyam Basu Thakur Jour 3 3 Prof. Aparna Mohanta nalisJour 7 7 Dr. Epshita Roy, nalisJour 1 1 1 4 Prof. Indrani Sarkar nalisJour 3 3 Dr. Gargi Roy, Mat 8 5 3 5 Dr. Tapan Kr. Chakraborti, Mat 3 2 1 2 Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh, hemMat 11 6 5 6 Prof. Debasree Ghosh, Micrhem 7 3 4 3 Prof. Monalisha Ghosh, Microbio Dr. Subhash Kumar Micr 20 16 4 1 Dr.Bhattacharya Sreemanti Das Microbio 9 1 8 96 Prof. Tithi Dutta, Microbio Prof. Sharmistha Biswas, Phil 4 3 1 Dr. Arindam Mallick, Phil Prof. Subhas Garai, Philoso 1 1 1 4 Prof. Anindita Mukherjee, Philoso 1 Prof. Mahadev Physoso 1 Dr. Susanta Kumar Nandi, Phys 1 1 Dr. Subhrajyoti Biswas, Phys 4 4 Dr. Enakshi Guru, Physics 4 4 Dr. Moitrayee Mukherjee, Physics 12 12 5 Dr. Sharmistha Dhar, Physics 4 4 Dr. Brajagopal Datta Phys 7 2 4 4 3 8 2 Prof. Prasun Majumdar, Phys Prof. Runi Dutta, Politics 6 4 2 3 1 ical
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DEPAR PUBLI JOU J P C BO C I T TMEN CATI RNA O U H OK I M O TO T ON LS U B M A S T T TOT P TA PER (NA R LI O P WI A A AL A H L FACU TIO N C N T BO TH T L PRE C - PR LTY NAL A A O E OK IS I S P SEN S T I ESE NAME OF THE TEACHERS ) L T G R S BN O N R TAT J N NT S I R I ED /IS N I E ION R F D ATI (I O A N ITE SN P S NA A E ON N N P B D N I E TIO C X OT T S H O U N N NA T HE E LI S O M D O T L RS R S K BE E R A N T S RS X T Prof. Priyanath Barman, Polit Prof. Sweta Bagchi, Polit Prof. Krishna Saha, Polit 1 Prof. Samir Sarkar, Political Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahata, Sansical 2 2 1 Dr. Ardhendu Bikas das Sanskrit 1 1 1 Prof. Parimal Sardar Sans Prof. Sathi Bhowmick, Stati Dr. Sudipta Majumdar (nee Zoolstics Dr.Paul) Ashish Kumar Sarkar, Zoology 1 1 1 Prof. Debashis Roy, Zoology 1 1 Prof. Sonali Bhattacharyya, Zool Dr. Subhendu Acharya, Zool TOTAL ogy 276 14 4 1 8 6 5 3 7 3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of ∗ research awards received by the faculty : Anindita Ghosal of Dept. of History have received the Charles And Wallace India Trust, UK Scholarship in the year. Moreover see also received academic & foreign travel grant from ICHR in the year 2013. Dr. Brajagopal Dutta of Dept. of Physics received an award from UGC Travel Fellowship in 2015 to present is papers at the University of Rome. Prof. Kakali Mukherjee of Dept. of History also received Ph.D. Fellowship under FDP Scheme. ∗ recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally: Dr. Brajagopal Dutta of Dept. of Physics has received recognition from IUCAA (UGC), Pune (India). ∗ incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions. Appreciation by the Governing Body, recognition of work in the college academia, encouragement by the peers and colleagues are major incentives for carrying on research work offered by the institution.
3. 5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface? As such true exists no structure System and Strategy for establishing institute –
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industry interface, as the institution is primarily an UG College. However, the college encourages the members of Science Faculties to initiate institute – industry interface by their personal initiatives by highlighting the expertise that are available with the faculties.
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized? The college has no such stated policy to encourage the staff to utilize their expertise for consultancy services.
3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services? College encourages the staff members to be engaged in research and academic consultancy actively to expose the expertise that are available with the college before the outside environment, particularly before the industry and other research institutes of repute and NGOs.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years. One of the Senior faculty members of the Dept. of Economics extended his expertise to an internationally reputed NGO DRC – SC, Kolkata in the broad area of “Agricultural and Rural Development” in the wake of Climate change, purely on non-remunerative basis.
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development? Since the college is yet to earn any revenue from the consultancy services as such, there is no such sharing for formula. However, the college is thinking a sharing of revenue as 90 : 10 ratio so that the 10 percent could be utilized for the institutional develo
3. 6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighbourhood- community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students? The college has two very vibrant units of NSS. The student members through their participation in various programme not only aware the citizen belongs to the neighbourhood villages about the several evils that the society is confronting such as Illiteracy, attitude towards HIV/AIDS , Thalassaemia etc, but also take active part in blood donation, identification Thalassaemia carriers and advises them how to prevent it in the next Generation. In this way i.e. by enriching the knowledge base, and through the action oriented programme, they used fulfil their social responsibility.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’ involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
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The officials in charge of NCC and NSS keep the track record of all the activities of the cadets / volunteers of their organisations, respectively. Details of the programme undertaken by them and programme wise list of participants are maintained. A summary statement is furnished below: Summary Report on NCC Activities of NCC Company (Army), Naihati RBC College SESSION/TRAINING YEAR: 2009 – 2015 1. Name of Company: RBC College NCC COY (S.D) No. 1/49 2. NCC officer: Lt. Arindam Mallick 3. Name & Address of the Institution/ Head of the Institution: Principal: Dr. Sanjib Kumar Saha, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati, Dist: North 24 Parganas, Pin – 743 165, Ph. No. – (033) 2581 2099 4. Name of the Battalion & Group HQ: 49 Bengal Battalion, NCC, Kalyani, Kalyani Group. Name of Directorate: West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate. 5. Summary Report (2009-2015): 559Enrolments; 269 B Certificates received during 2009-2015; 58 C-Certificates received during 2009-2015; 9 No. of Thal Sena Camps attended by cadets during 2009-2015; 14 No. of Republic Day Camps attended by cadets during 2009-2015; 47 Army attachment Camps Army attachment Camps attended by cadets during 2009-2015; 11 National Integration Camps attended by cadets during 2009- 2015; 11 Trek/Rock Climbing Training Camps attended by cadets during 2009-2015; 1150 Cadets attended different camps during 2009-2015; Cadet Madhav Prasad went to USSR.
Year En B C- No. No. of Army National Trek/Rock No. of rol Cer Cer of Repub attachm Integration Climbing Cadets m tifi tifi Thal lic ent Camps Training participat en cat cat Sena Day Camps Camp ed in the t e e Cam Camp Combined ps Annual Training Camps 2009 80 41 12 1 0 180
2010 80 39 16 2 3 6 Army 2 National 160 attachme Integration nt Camps Camps, Cadet Madhav Prasad went to USSR 2011 10 46 10 0 1 7 Army 160 0 attachme nt Camps 2012 80 70 11 3 5 7 Army 3 National 300 attachme Integration nt Camps Camps 2013 80 32 6 3 3 7 Army 4 National 1 Trek/Rock 120 attachme Integration Climbing
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nt Camps Camps Training Camp 2014 59 6 1 0 1 10 Army 6 Trek/Rock 100 attachme Climbing nt Camps Training Camps 2015 80 35 2 0 1 10 Army 2 National 4 Trek/Rock 130 attachme Integration Climbing nt Camps Camps Training Camps Such record is used effectively for planning and implementation of the programmes for developing citizenship roles of the students.
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution? The college has different sub-committees to peer the performance and quality of the institution. The sub-committees consist of representatives from different stake holder such as teachers, non-teaching staff and students. In addition the highest decision making platform The College Governing Body (GB) and its miniature the finance sub-committee incorporates member of the local body also. In this way the perception all stakeholders are included in the process of evaluation of overall performance and quality of the institution.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.
At the beginning of every financial year the Annual Budget keeps provision for expenditure under various heads of outreach programmes such as Seminars, field work, cultural activities and workshops to be organised by the departments. The Budgetary provisions for NSS and NCC are not within the purview of the college Annual Budget as the funds are directly utilised according to the guidelines of the sanctioning authorities. The Annual expenditure of each NSS Unit is approximately Rs 22500 / unit / year for regular annual expenditure. For NCC, the expenditure is made as per the release of grants to the NCC Coy headquarters and the college has no account of the expenditure. Year Programme Undertaken by NSS @ a budget of Rs 22500/unit/year for regular annual expenditure NSS Unit – I NSS Unit - II 2009-10 • World AIDS Day observation NSS Unit – II has not been formed. • Awareness of Global Warming • Awareness of Swine Flue • Awareness on Water Pollution • Campaign against Domestic Violence • Special Camp on “socio-economic survey & free eye check-up camp at Garifa slum area.
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2010-11 • Earth Day Observation NSS Unit – II has not been formed. • My Earth, My Duty • Participation in State Level Pre R.D. selection camp • NSS Day Celebration • Seminar on Thalassaemia awareness and screening • Seminar & Exhibition on “Save our Species-bio-diversity • Special camp on Water Management and Bio-Diversity Conservation • Seminar on Environmental Laws 2011-12 • Earth Day Celebration • World Population Day Observation • Vano Mahotsab Week Observation • Orientation Programme for Volunteers • Rabindra Smaran • My Earth, My Duty • Independence Day Celebration • NSS Day Celebration& certificate • Blood group Detection Camp & NSS Day Distribution. Celebration • Communal Harmony Week Observation • National Education Day Celebration • World AIDS Day observation • Orientation Programme for Volunteers • Special Camp on “Awareness against • Vijoy Diwas Celebration Alcoholism” • Special Camp on “Rain Water Harvesting • Yuba Diwas Celebration. & Sanitation • Republic Day Celebration & Blood • College Campus Beautification Donation Camp Programme. • Matri Bhasha Diwas Celebration • College Campus Beautification 2012-13 • Celebration of Birth Day of Rishi Bankim • Earth Day Celebration & Awareness on Chandra. Global Warming • Observation of “Vandemataram” • Independence Day Celebration • Observation of World Population Day • NSS Day celebration, cultural • Observation of “my earth my duty” programme and distribution of certificates. • Seminar on NSS Day-How to overcome • National Education Day Celebration mental distress in modern-day life. • Rabindra Smaran • Celebration of Women’s Day • Orientation Programme for Volunteers. • Observation of World AIDS Day. • Vijay Diwas celebration • Special Camp in Keutia Gram Panchayat • Special camp on Socio economic survey area on “ Respect women and Child care” at Panpur near Naihati. • Yuba Diwas • “Matri Bhasha Diwas” celebration. • Republic Day Celebration • The College Campus beautification • Orientation programme for volunteers. Programme. • The College Campus beautification Programme.
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International agencies? During the time of admission students are informed about the NSC and NCC through the college admission brochure (Prospectus). In addition to that after admission for newly
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admitted students class campaigns are done by volunteers to attract and induct them in the NSS/NCC. Further notification from the college authority is circulated to them. For example, the enrolment figures of students as NCC cadets and examinees for NCC-B and NCC-C certificates: Year Student Enrolment B Certificate C-Certificate 2009 80 41 12 2010 80 39 16 2011 100 46 10 2012 80 70 11 2013 80 32 6 2014 59 6 1 2015 80 35 2 TOTAL 559 269 58
For each NSS unit the upper limit for membership is 100 students. There has been an unprecedented demand for enrolment and the college had to open the second Unit in 2012. Now the demand has increased and the college is planning to start its third unit.
3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society? The NSS Unit of the college undertakes such activities on social surveys, research and extension to ensure the rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution to ensure social justice and equality for empowerment of the underprivileged is maintained.
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students’ academic learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated. The objectives of the extension activities are guided by the goals and missions of the college and major policy initiatives of the government. The outcome has been very encouraging as the institution can cross the threshold of the academic world and reach the grass root activism through the students, teachers and staff participating in such activities. The college often adopts nearby villages for social surveys and health camps.
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? For activities that require the participation of community, elected representative of the local bodies are approached and usually the college receives active support of their networking skill that makes such community participation possible.
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of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities. Collaborations with local administrative bodies help the college forge a strong bond with the local community for working on various outreach and extension programmes. With Naihati Municipality the college has worked for the up gradation and beautification of the college playground under MPLAD scheme of Hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi. The college playground has now become a hub of sports and games activities serving the need of the students and the locality. Similarly the NSS winter camps are usually organised in the villages and local Panchayat members are the collaborators.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years. The seminar on awareness and screening for Thalassaemia among students and people of the locality allowed the early detection of several cases and addressed major health issues. On 18 December the celebration of International year of Bio-diversity made the participants aware of various species and the importance of bio-diversity. Similar activities on water management and biodiversity conservation offer scope for better ecological awareness. The following summary would explain the rewards gained by the college: LISTS OF EVENTS ORGANIZED BY NSS FOR SOCIAL AWARENESS SUCH AS SOCIAL SURVEYS, RESEARCH OR EXTENSION WORK DURING 2010- 2014 YEAR SL.NO EVENTS 2010-11 1 NSS DAY: 24 SEPEMBER: SEMINAR ON AWARENESS AND SCREENING FOR THALASSEMIA AMONG STUDENTS 2. SOS: SAVE OUR SPECIES: 18 DECEMBER: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF BIO DIVERSITY 3. SPECIAL CAMP: 25-31 DECEMBER: WATER MANAGEMENT AND BIO DIVERSITY CONSERVATION 4 SPECIAL TALK ON ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS: 28 JANUARY 2011-12 5. NSS DAY CELEBRATION: BLOOD GROUP DETECTION CAMP 6. SPECIAL CAMP: 24-3OTH DECEMBER: RAIN WATER HARVESTING AND SANITATION 7. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2012-13 8. WORLD POPULATION DAY OBSERVATION: 9. SPECIAL CAMP: 18-24 TH JANUARY: RESPECT THE WOMEN: CORNER STONE OF CIVILIZED SOCIETY 10. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME: 2013-14 11. COLLEGE CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMME:
3. 7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc. The Curricula for different mathematical and technology-based science subjects like Physics,
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Mathematics, Electronics and Computer Applications require exposure to the industries and research institutes. The faculty collaborate with research or industrial organizations either for Project Work or for participating in exhibition and seminars. The teachers of Biological Sciences are similarly exposed to research institutes for on a regular to make students familiar with the demand of the industry and research in the field of Biological Sciences. Department of Chemistry has the best laboratory facility amongst the colleges in West Bengal and provide help to other two colleges sharing the same campus. A student of the department Satwata Moitra developed research acumen working in this lab and joined Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory as a Scientist. The departments of Social Sciences such as Economics, History, Philosophy and Political Science are also engaged in active research, field-work and projects conducted in various socio-historical sites and the faculty are associated with ICHR, ICCR, British Council, American Centre USIS.
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of nati onal i mportance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution. No as such there is no scope of MOUs / collaborative arrangements with research institutes of national importance. However, the members of the faculty are working closely with several universities and research centres in their individual capacity, actively engaged in research with the financial assistance from UGC and other sponsoring agencies such as ISI/DST/ ICSSR etc. Some teachers, Dr. Mainak Roy and Dr. Sheik Hannan Mondal, for example, are working as research supervisors. The teachers of the PG Departments in Zoology and English, Dr. Debashish Sengupta and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar, have applied for M.Phil. / Ph.D. Supervisorship at the West Bengal State University and are waiting for the allotment of scholars for Supervisorship. The college is exploring the possibility of institutional collaboration with the universities and research bodies.
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new technology /placement services etc. As most of the collaborative work in on individual capacity and the college is neither a funding agency for research or registered research institute, for carrying forward the programmes the college has to depend on own finance or government grants.
3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college during the last four years. Sl. No. Organised by Title of the Seminar Date
1 DEPARTMENT OF Political Economy of Development 17 April 2008 POLITICAL SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS
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2 STATE LEVEL Twentieth Century World History 2008 SEMINAR HISTORY (UGC) 3 NATIONAL SEMINAR – “Recent Changes in Indian Journalism & 16 th JOURNALISM & MASS Its Impact on Society” September, COMMUNICATION 2011. 5 NATIONAL SEMINAR - “Recent Advances in Plant Sciences: 18 th & 19 th BOTANY Diversity, Conservation and its November, applications” held on. 2011 7 NATIONAL SEMINAR- “Some Issues of Applied Ethics and 2011 PHILOSOPHY Western Logic” 6 NATIONAL SEMINAR- “ Shatabarsher Aaloke Geetanjali “ on, 2 – 3 march BENGALI 2012 4 NATIONAL SEMINAR - “Contemporary Trends in Indian Drama in 27-28 March ENGLISH English and in English Translation” 2012
LIST OF EMINENT SCIENTISTS AND RESOURCE PERSONS WHO HAVE VISITED THE COLLEGE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS: • Professor C.R. Sahu: Zoology specialization in Developmental Biology, University of Kalyani • Professor S. K. Mukherjee: specialized in Ecology and Conservation Biology, WBES, Ex- Principal of HMMGC, Chinsurah. • Professor Dhira Dey: specialized in Taxonomy and Entomology, WBES, Retired from Bethune College • Professor Srijib Kumar Bagchi: specialized in Statistics in Biology, Calcutta University • Professor Madhu Sudan Ganguly: specialized in Biochemistry, CU • Professor Poulami Mitra: specialized in Biodiversity and field ecology, CU • Professor Biswarup Bhattacharya: specialized in Animal Behavior, Vidyasagar University • Professor Rabin Mukherjee: specialized in Plant Sciences, Retired teacher RBCC • Professor Sanjib Bhakta: Director of Microbiology at the Institute of Structural and Molecular biology, Birbeck, University of London and UCL. • Professor Chiranjib Paul: specialized in Immunology, West Bengal State University • Professor Pankaj Manna: specialized in Evolutionary Genetics, RBCC • Professor Kamales Misra: specialized in Parasitology, Immunology and Ecology • Professor Krishna Ganguly: specialized in Cytogenetics and Fish Immunology 3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated - None a) Curriculum development/enrichment: b) Internship/ On-the-job training c) Summer placement
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d) Faculty exchange and professional development e) Research f) Consultancy g) Extension h) Publication i) Student Placement j) Twinning programmes k) Introduction of new courses l) Student exchange m) Any other
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations. New changes in the orientation towards a research based academic activities has made the institute respond to the new challenges. The teachers are therefore striving as researcher and teachers to meet the requirement of the society. The college has to incorporate these aspirations of institutional linkage and collaboration while maintaining the high standards in teaching-learning. Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include. The college has attained great success as a teaching institute serving the student community with best academic resources and hands on training for better employability and higher post graduate studies. The trend has been positive as the quantity of research work in the following table illustrates: Name of the Department No. of Seminars No. of Papers No. of No Student / workshops Presented by Special Participants / organised by the college faculty Lectures event college at Seminars Organised in the college ECONOMICS (ECOA) 1 7 2 69 CHEMISTRY (CEMA) 4 7 83 MATHEMATICS (MTMA) 22 96 PHYSICS (PHSA) 22 4 80 BOTANY (BOTA) 2 26 17 71 MICROBIOLOGY (MCBA) 30 2 67 ZOOLOGY (ZOOA) 10 6 127 BENGALI (BNGA) 1 30 4 128 ENGLISH (ENGA) 10 31 100 150 HINDI (HINA) 3 19 213 SANSKRIT (SANA) 2 1 90 URDU (URDA) 1 30 HISTORY (HISA) 3 25 2 113 JOURNALISM & MASS COMM. 3 9 1 27 (JORA) PHILOSOPHY (PHIA) 1 5 31 POLITICAL SCIENCE (PLSA) 1 6 46
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CRITERIO N IV : INFRASTRUCTUR E AN D LEARNIN G RESOURCES
4. 1 Physica l Facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for cre ation andenhancement of infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning? The mission of the college, from its basic inception, has been to provide quality higher education to learners belonging to every cross section of society. In this multidisciplinary co- educational institution with over 4000 students the demand for better infrastructural facilities far exceeds the existing provisions. Aspiring to become a model academy of excellence in the twenty first century, the college has introduced new and emerging fields of study, such as vocational courses, Major course in Computer Applications, Honours Degree Course in Electronics. For a balanced academic growth the core subjects are retained and provided better infrastructural facilities like modernized laboratories, spacious classroom and modern library facilities. To cater to the ever-expanding qualitative academic horizon, a new block has been constructed in 2001 on the second floor of the North wing, with provisions for library, five lecture theatres & three laboratories. The total floor area added was of 2157.38 Sq. ft. for library and 6606 Sq. ft. for classrooms and laboratories. To meet the need for future academic growth the college has constructed the Students' Amenities Block in 2006 and added adequate grants are allotted by the UGC under X th Plan Period. Once the block is complete the college can shift some of its offices to the block along with providing amenities to the students. New lecture rooms & seminar rooms are in the proposed plan to meet the requirement for academic growth. New millennium is a dynamic and challenging period as new frontiers of knowledge, science and technology are opening up. After becoming the pioneer in college computer education in the region the college aspires to be a leader in the fields of biotechnology, paramedical science, statistical science, communication language, interdisciplinary studies, seed technology, fisheries, physiology, comparative literature, environmental studies, management studies, information technology and media studies. Such a diversification of curricula has become the core of recent planning for infrastructural development. The implementation of this mission began with inauguration of a modern auditorium on 5 th October 2002 with a sitting arrangement for two hundred fifty (250), stage, refreshment rooms, acoustics, lighting arrangements and toilets. New lecture theatres are inducted in the current session and classes are being conducted in the newly extended block. Gradually keeping up pace with academic diversification, such infrastructural development plan will be continuously undertaken, with a prospective goal to become an autonomous Post- Graduate institute and, in future a deemed university.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc. Large college campus, on approximately 5 acres of land with 60,000 sq. ft. floor area, at Kantalpara, Naihati. Amenities include well-furnished classrooms, library, well-equipped
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laboratories, internet connectivity, computer and multimedia lab, auditorium, offices, internal security, high-tech intercom and BSNL broadband connectivity, students’ amenities block, canteen and a large playground with landscape garden, flower bearing trees, and fountain. The college provides quality education to students and the existing infrastructure is properly utilized for best efficiency: Classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, etc. a. Total space for direct teaching (floor area in the classroom = 29,485 Sq. ft. (2740.25 Sq. mts. approx) Main Building + 10400 Sq. Ft (966.54 Sq. mts. approx) New Block -Diamond Jubilee Block = 3706.80 m 2 Learning space per student = 10 Sq. ft. / student (.92 Sq. Mt. /student) approx. b. Total super built space for students' amenities (including library and auditorium) and Extra- curricular activities = 9929 Sq. ft. (922.76 Sq. mts.) Extra space for personality growth per student = 2.06/student (.19 Sq. mts.) c. Total area for game and sports = 3.30 acres (143784 Sq. ft.) Per capita space for games and sports per student = 29.94 Sq. ft. / per student d. Total space for office and administration = 5241.5 Sq. ft. (487.12 Sq. mts.) Total number of staffs positioned in such offices = 40 Main staff room space for faculty = 864 Sq. ft.; Space = 9.39 Sq. ft. / teacher e. Total number of classes held on average in one specific time-period: Arts = 20 lecture-periods (each period is of 45 mins. duration) Science = 15 lecture-periods Commerce = 3 lecture-periods Total = 38 lecture-periods Total number of classrooms available for conducting lectures in specific time-period: Arts = 12 Classrooms Science = 15 -do- Commerce = 3 -do- Total = 30 -do- f. Total number of practical classes held on an average in specific period slot = 4 Total no. of laboratories available = 08 Lab-based Science Departments + 2 Lab-based PG Departments = Total Laboratories. 19 Laboratories (separate sections/ chambers). Practical classes for the honours students are held in the laboratories and extra time for practice in given to them. Ratio of practical classes to laboratories = (1:1.5). 5 new rooms in the extension block were inducted in 2002 session, 4 laboratories were added during 2002-2012. 18 new classroom / lab space were added to the existing infrastructure in 2011 at the Diamond Jubilee Block where 2 PG Departments and 4 UG Departments are housed at present. Ratio of classes held and class rooms available = (1:1). As per the specifications charted above it can be stated that the optimum utilization of infrastructural facilities being maintained by the college.
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The college has its own botanical garden within the compound of the main campus and at the college playground tree plantation has been done. An Animal house and insect germination chamber are also maintained by the Department of Zoology. Specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research are also kept at the college Central Library as well as Pratistha- the Career Hub of the college. The college ensures that the existing infrastructural facilities are fully utilized. The college has formed different sub- committees to monitor the optimum utilization of infrastructure. a. The Academic Sub-committee monitors the proper utilization of classrooms and practical laboratories b. The Routine Sub-committee monitors the overall academic routine and ensures the optimum use of existing facilities. c. the Building Sub-Committee, on the instruction of the Governing Body, executes different projects for infrastructural development (Civil and Electical). d. The Governing Body monitors the overall management of infrastructure and its proper utilization. e. Since 2013, the IQAC recommends and monitors the infrastructural expansion plan. b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc. The college has a large Multi-Facility 3.5-Acre Playground and sports complex with boundary wall, entry gates, and a large gallery shed for sports and games, along with the college play-courtyard and common rooms for indoors games, provide the college sportspersons adequate facility to augment their skill and earn laurels for the college and the state. The college provides certain infrastructural facilities to the students to encourage them in active participation in games and sports so that they develop leadership qualities, co- operation, sportsman ship, courage, and determination and physical fitness. Special facilities are provided for training and practice to talented sports persons. The college organises annual sports and athletics meet along with several games competition. The College has its playground measuring 3.5 acre approximately with a standard football ground measuring 100 mts X 80 mts., located at a distance of just 5 minutes from the College. The compound is surrounded by a wall constructed by the College. The College organizes its outdoor sports events like Football, Cricket and athletics in the ground. The College is in the process of set up a basketball court in the playground. Assistance for development of college playground and sports infrastructure has been provided by Hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi under MP LAD fund and by Hon’ble MLA, Sri Partha Bhowmick. the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports has recently granted a sum of Rs. 3,00,000/- for the purchase of sports equipment on the basis of a Project Proposal duly forwarded by the local MLA, Hon’ble Sri Partha Bhowmick, for the development of gymnasium and other sports facilities at the college playground that has been renovated and beautified with colourful pattern, modern toilet and amenities and full-size football/cricket ground under MPLAD fund granted by the Hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi, and dedicated to the college by Sri Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister, Education, Govt. of West Bengal.
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The college maintains regular team for major games and sports events. The infrastructural facilities provided at present are: 1. College playground measuring around 3.5 acre clearly marked by boundary walls, located on the northeastern side, about 500 meters off the main campus. The playground is located in a sylvan, pollution free open land. Games and sports tournaments are organised on this playground. 2. College inner courtyard located in the college main campus, measuring around 0.5 acre, provides facilities for games like badminton, Kho-Kho, Kabbaddi and for training and practice. College courtyard / quadrangle for training and practice. The space is also utilised for conducting Badminton & Kho-Kho tournaments. 3. College Gymnasium presently staioned on the third floor of the north block with multi-gym equipments with facilities for bodybuilding, weight lifting, and exercise, to be shifted to the sports and games comples in the college playground. 4. College common rooms for boys and girls are equipped with facilities for indoor games like Carom and Table Tennis. For special training the Railway Sports Association provides their indoor courts and gymnasiums and a large playground adjacent to the college. HIGHLIGHTS Ù Students' Common Rooms. Ù College inner courtyard. Ù College Main Playground Ù Temporary Indoor Gymnasium (Permanent under process). Profile of sports equipment / instruments (full set for practice and tournaments) 1. Volley Ball 2. Cricket 3. Football 4. Basket Ball 5. Jajeline 6. High-jump pit 7. Pitch Roller 8. Table-Tennis 9. Badminton 10. Carom FUTURE PLANS: Ù Develop Integrated Multifacility Sports and Games Complex for major games and sports activities at the college playground. Ù Modernize the Gymnasium. Ù Conduct regular sports and games tournaments. Ù Give more incentive to meritorious sportsperson. Ù Purchase sports and games items. To fulfil the mission of personality and character building of the students, the college has placed special focus on the physical development of the students by providing them with
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facilities for physical training, games & sports. Total education within the curricula integrates physical and health education with intellectual, moral and mental development. The college provides certain infrastructural facilities to the students to encourage them in active participation in games and sports so that they develop leadership qualities, co-operation, sportsmanship, courage, determination and physical fitness. Special facilities are provided for training and practice to talented sports persons. The college organises annual sports and athletics meet along with several games competition. Swimming pool: As of today, the College has no swimming pool of its own. However, there is a swimming pool being constructed at stone pelting distance from the College, and we can use the Pool if required. Gymnasium: The old structure that housed the college gymnasium was demolished to build the Diamond Jubilee Block in 2011 under UGC XI Plan. The new college gymnasium is being equipped with financial assistance from W. B. Govt., Department of Youth affairs, and is being built with UGC building grant at the college play ground. The college has a stock of traditional gymnasium equipment presently installed in the 3 rd Floor of northern Block in the Department of Physical Education. The college is hopeful that the Gymnasium would be set and made fully functional in this session. The Students' Amenities Block: The college has special building dedicated to the students of the three college sharing the same campus built with UGC Builoding Grant under X Plan and Xi Plan and college building fund at a cost of nearly 20,00,000/ to cater to the need of the student community. This independent Students' Amenities Block within the college premises has brought some of the students’ related extra-curricular activities and amenities under a single roof. The Master plan of this building has the provision for construction of a three storied structure comprising of Students' Recreation Room, Students' Canteen, Students' Union Office, rooms for NSS, NCC, College Health Centre, Study & Seminar Halls, etc. Total Cover Area = 284.98 Sq. mts. (3066.38 Sq. ft.) Land (Plot Area) = 1.06 acre. Ground Coverage of the building = 103.64 Sq. mts. The college has its own auditorium, KAMALAKANTA SABHAGHAR (named after the most famous humourist character in Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s works). The College auditorium and conference hall is a fully furnished 150-seater hall that hosts UGC-sponsored seminars, workshops, cultural events, conferences and shows. Some equipments are also installed in the hall and electronic board, Overhead Projectors, Audio-Visual Aids, DVDs, and LCD projectors are used during seminars and conferences.
4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution / campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any). The college main building constructed on the main plot of land is a three/four-storied building having four wings/blocks: 1. North Wing/Block:
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2. West Wing /Block 3. South Wing/Block 4. East Wing/Bloc The classrooms are spacious and well ventilated with enough space for corridors and stairs. The classrooms, laboratory, library and office along with rooms for other facilities are located in the main complex. Floor Area And Space for Different Infrastructural Facilities Class Room and Laboratory := TOTAL = 19485 Sq. ft. A. North Wing – Room Nos. 2, 17, 21, 21A, 22, 23 Total Class Room Space = 3575 Sq.ft. North Wing 1 st floor: (23’x 53’+25’-6’’x17’-10’’+27’-10’’x36’-6’’) Total Area:- 1219+454+1015=2688 Sq. ft. North Wing – 1st & 2 nd floor (old structure) Room No. – 12, 13, 13A, 13B, 13C, 14, 14A, 15, 15A, 4B Total Class Room Space 7000 Sq.ft. 3rd floor (extension building) Total Class Room & Lab. Space = 6606 Sq. ft West Wing - Room Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 43. Total Class Room Space = 4184 Sq.ft Library:- TOTAL = 2157 Sq. ft.: North Wing 2 nd floor (New Library) Total Area:- (6.1 x 12.3 mts. + 8.2 mts x 15.3 mts.= 200.5 Sq. mt )= 2157.38 Sq. ft. Office: TOTAL = 3029 Sq.ft. i. General Section: 34’-7.5”x22’ Total Area:- 762 Sq. ft. ii. Account Section: 24’x20’ Total Area:- 480 Sq. ft. iii. Establishment Section: 33’-8”x12’ Total Area:- 404 Sq. ft. iv. Principal Office: 16’-2”x19’-7”+19’-11”x21’-10”+10’x14’ Total Area:- 316+434+140+140+140(Toilet)=1170 Sq. ft. v. Examination / Vice Principal Office: 12’-1”x9’-8” Total Area:- 117 Sq. ft. vi. Examination & Result Section: 11’-8”x8’-2” Total Area:- 96 Sq. ft.(approx) Total Area = 1165 Staff Room: 33’-10”x20’-10”+16’x10’ Total Area:- 864 Sq. ft. NCC Office: 20’-3”x9’-3.5” Total Area:- 192 Sq. ft. Co-operative Office: 10’-2”x10’-8” Total Area:- 109 Sq. ft. Students’ Amenities:- TOTAL = 1936 Sq. ft. Boys’ Common Room: 25’-3.5”x25”; Total Area:- 632 Sq.ft. Girls’ Comon Room: 24’-7”x24’-8” ; Total Area:- 606 Sq. ft. Students’ Union Room: 8’-9”x15’-9.5”; Total Area:- 138 Sq. ft. Canteen: 25’-10”x7’-8”; Total Area:- 198 Sq.ft. Cycle Garage Shed: 32’-10”x11’; Total Area:- 362 Sq. ft. Total Area = 1047.5 Sq. ft. Pump House: 8’-6”x9’-0”; Total Area:- 76.5 Sq.ft.
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Caretaker’s Room: 30’-2”x17’-6”; Total Area:- 528 Sq.ft. Generator Room: 23’-11”x17’-1”; Total Area:- 443 Sq.ft. New Silent Generator Room: 20’-”x8’-1”; Total Area:- 160 Sq.ft. College Auditorium: 50’ x 27’-7.5” (inner) + 27’-8.5” x 20’-6” (outer) Total Area:- 1380+566=1946 Sq.ft. Toilet: Total Area: 1622 Sq.ft. Girls':- 15’-10” x 32’-0” = 505 Sq. ft. Girls’ (DJ Block) 18’ X 6’ = 108 sq. Ft. Boys':- 15’-10” x 32’-0” = 505 Sq. ft. Boys’ (DJ Block) 18’ X 6’ = 108 sq. Ft. Staff 12’ X 12’ = 144 sq. Ft X 2 = 288 sf.ft. Staff (DJ Block) 18’ X 6’ = 108 sq. Ft.
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities? Under the UGC-sponsored Merged Scheme HEPSN, the college has utilised the Grant to provide equal and better access to differently-able person through the construction of lift, ramps, railing and special toilet in the Diamond Jubilee Block.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them: • Hostel Facility – Accommodation available NO • Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. YES • Computer facility including access to internet in hostel N/A • Facilities for medical emergencies YES, local railway, municipalty and state govt. and other ambulance services • Library facility in the hostels NONE • Internet and Wi-Fi facility YES, IN MAIN CAMPUS • Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipments YES, R. B. C. College Students’ Amenities Block was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Sri Subhash Chakraborty, on 17th January 2006 and dedicated to the students of R. B. C. Colleges. The 1000 sq. ft. Ground floor has been built under UGC Xth Plan and with RBC College building fund in 2006. The first floor with 1000 sq. ft. space has been built under XI Plan and with RBC College building fund in 2011-12, was dedicated to the students of the college by the Governing Body in presence of the Hon’ble MLA, Sri Partha Bhowmick. The proposed 4-storey block will provide additional space for students’ extracurricular activities, recreation and community oriented extension activities. The Block presently houses a 30-seater Students’ Canteen on the ground floor and Students’ union rooms on the first floor • Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy NONE Constant supply of safe drinking water: YES • Security: YES 24 X 7
4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on
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the campus and off the campus? Emergency health services available to the students, members of teaching and non-teaching staff of the college as the govt. facilities and Railways Primary Health unit. To cater to the growing need for quality education and ensure better health care for students and staff, the college had started a health centre to provide first aid and medical assistance. The health centre had a compounder and doctors were enrolled for regular visit and the centre functioned as a Medical Unit funded by the college. Due to severe financial crunch, the unit was forced to a closure. In the present context, however, Health Services are provided to the students, teachers and non-teaching staff through special health awareness campaigns, medical test, seminars, workshops and blood donation camps. In the last five years the college and its NSS unit have organised more than thirty (30) programmes (See Enclosure: Report on NSS Activities) to provide basic health education, testing and training to the students. Moreover, the college has the regular assistance of Indian Medical Association (Naihati Branch) that supports health care programmes conducted in the college. The IMA has also given a list of eminent doctors who offer free consultation and visit the college in case of any emergency related to general health or illness of students, teachers and non-teaching staff of the college.
4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus –spaces for special units like IQAC, YES Grievance Redressal unit, YES Women’s Cell, YES Counselling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, YES Health Centre, NONE Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, YES safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc. YES
4. 2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library, student/user friendly? YES, there is an active library-sub-committee and consists of 1. The Principal 2. The librarian 3. Five members of the faculty from all the three streams – Science, Arts and Commerce 4. One non-teaching member and 5. Ex-officio member – the Secretary, Teachers’ Council. The college Library sub-committee functions as an advisory board and monitors the functioning of the library. Some of the significant initiatives taken and decisions implemented by the library-sub- committee to make the library student and user friendly are as follows: 1. Library automation using Koha (ver.3.06.04.000) software.
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2. Installation of CCTV as a security measure. 3. Extension of shelf space. 4. Installation of uninterrupted power supply by UPS followed by generator back up. 5. Amenities enhancement a) Installation of water purifier and water cooler. b) Installation of Exhaust fan. CENTRAL LIBRARY of the college is modern & fully renovated, has a rich collection of text and reference books, journals, newspapers and magazines, besides a substantial number of complimentary books, journals and magazines. With two large well-furnished Reading Rooms, the Library can accommodate 36 students and 12 teachers at a time, and has provision for future growth. The process of computer-based cataloguing has been completed with financial assistance from the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal in 2014. The integrated process of library management through Koha software and library services through computerization has improved the services. The digitisation of Library resources has been undertaken and process is on for storing quality reference material in digital-text formats for future on-line access. Apart from books purchased from UGC CD grant, PG grant, Book grant under UGC merged schemes, State Government grant and college fund, The college has also received donations for book purchase and furniture during the academic session 2009-2010 and has instituted “Sandipan Majumdar Memorial Library Collection” for the English Department (UG & PG) and “Mankumari Majumdar Memorial Library Collection” for Competitive Exams. The college has procured books and journals under different merged schemes with financial assistance of UGC under XI & XII plan period equally distributed among the departments/sections. The college has also instituted the “Career Corner” with books, periodicals and magazines for competitive examinations, sponsored by the Govt. of West Bengal. Various departments also maintain departmental libraries with book-bank facility to cater to the needs of the Honours and Post-graduate students.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following: ∗ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) Room - 1 126 Sq.Mts. Room - 2 74 Sq.Mts. Total Area 200 Sq.Mts. ∗ Total seating capacity Room - 1 36 Room - 2 12 Total 48 ∗ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination days, during vacation) The working hour of the library is from 10.30 am. to 04.30 p.m. on every college working day. The lending counter is closed at 04.00 p.m. to facilitate stock verification and rearrangement of books. The central library of the college remains open to the members on all college working days (6 days per week). On an average library is open for 250 days every session. In the
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last two sessions 2013-14 and 2014-2015, the college Central Library remained open for 227 and 237 days, respectively.
∗ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years. Library budget is prepared by the Finance Subcommittee and then the Library Subcommittee distributes such budgeted figure among various departments according to their demand and need. The Departments purchase books/journals by taking advance or submit list of books/journals for centralized purchase. After the books are supplied the librarian processes those and refers the bills for payment or adjustment of advance payment.
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Year -1 Year -2 Year -3 Year -4
Library 2014 -15 2013 -14 2012 -13 2011 -12 Holdings Numbe Total Numbe Total Numbe Total Numbe Total r Cost r Cost r Cost r Cost
Text 654 448 301 586 Books
Reference 27 23 15 31 2,21,062/ 3,73,685/ 1,89,611/ 3,55,726/ Books - - - - Journal/ 06 03 04 04 Periodical s
e- N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A resources
Any other N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (specify)
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection? ∗ OPAC ∗ Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals ∗ Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases ∗ Library Website ∗ In-house/remote access to e-publications ∗ Library automation ∗ Total number of computers for public access ∗ Total numbers of printers for public access ∗ Internet band width/ speed2mbps 10 mbps 1 gb (GB) ∗ Institutional Repository ∗ Content management system for e-learning ∗ Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet) The process of computerisation of the Central Library started after the creation of new library space, designed as a modern Library-cum-information & multimedia centre. Gradually, the entire library activity was computerised with financial assistance from the Govt. of West Bengal in 2013-2014. The librarian of the college attended several workshops on the use of ICT technology in the library. With infrastructural setup, lending of books, audio-visual
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material and stock verification were made fully computerised. Furthermore, the facility for Internet browsing, e-digitisation of library resources and other multimedia e-learning processes would be incorporated. The details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library resources are listed below: OPAC YES Electronic Resource Management Package for e-journals NO Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases NO Library Website NO In-house/remote access to e-publications NO Library automation YES Total No.of Computers for public access 6 Total No.of printers for public access 2 Internet band width/ speed 2mbps Institutional Repository NO Content management system for e-learning NO Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia(like INFLIBNET) NO
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items: ∗ Average number of walk-ins ∗ Average number of books issued/returned ∗ Ratio of library books to students enrolled ∗ Average number of books added during last three years ∗ Average number of login to opac (OPAC) ∗ Average number of login to e-resources ∗ Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed ∗ Number of information literacy trainings organized ∗ Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials
Average number of walk-ins 82/day (February to July poor foot falls) Average number of books issued/returned 125/day Ratio of library books to students enrolled 5:1 Average number of books added during last three years 490/year Average number of login to e-resources N/A Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed N/A Number of information literacy trainings organized N/A Details of "weeding out" of books and other materials Weeding is done time to time
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4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library ∗ Manuscripts ∗ Reference ∗ Reprography ∗ ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) ∗ Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and Notification) ∗ Download ∗ Printing ∗ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation ∗ In-house/remote access to e-resources ∗ User Orientation and awareness ∗ Assistance in searching Databases ∗ INFLIBNET/IUC facilities Manuscripts NIL Reference YES Reprography NO ILL(Inter Library Loan) NO Information deployment and notification YES Download YES Printing NO Reading list/Bibliography compilation NO In-house/remote access to e-resources NO User Orientation and awareness YES Assistance in searching Databases YES INFLIBNET/IUC facilities NO
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college. ∑ Use of catalogue and classification system is explained personally. ∑ Information of Books regarding a particular topic is provided if asked for. ∑ Alternative books are suggested to student. ∑ In special cases reference books are issued overnight to teachers as well as students. ∑ Newspapers, magazines and CD’s of books are kept in the library. ∑ The library provides Open Access service to its users.
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged persons? Give details. Library staff extend their support to visually / physically challenged students in searching and furnishing books and required information. Visually challenged students are allowed in the library with their scribes. The college proposes to install special voice interactive software in
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the computers and Books in Braille script. The Library staff extend special care to facilitate their use of library resources.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analyzed and used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library services?) Users have direct access to the Librarian and they can discuss their problems, demand or grievances. Librarian tries to solve them. In special cases the matter is referred to the Library Subcommittee for discussion and redressal.
4. 3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution. Apart from the central computer facility, the college has computer facilities in all the science departments and the computer related learning is integrated within the curricula. The college had achieved an optimum use of existing infrastructural facilities and for this separate space was added during UGC X-Plan and XI-Plan periods. Computer facilities are now provided to every science department in the renovated / extended / newly constructed space. Due to the scarcity of space the Arts and Commerce departments have no separate office and staff room to install such ICT facilities although the English Department with UG and PG sections have been allotted space for the installation of ICT facilities and modern Language Lab. The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication too has dedicated ICT infrastructure with interactive e-Board and computers. However, all the departments are allowed to use the facilities at the central computer and career hub, Pratistha, which also provides scope for additional computer-based office and administrative work. Moreover, different departments related to the college administration have computers of their own. The Cash Section uses computer for the collection of fees and issuance of receipts, the Accounts Section has computerised its accounting procedure for the Payment / Salary / Demand / Disbursement and other accounting work and has separate computers, and the IQAC working on this report have been provided ICT support. Under XI-Plan Special Equipment Grant and Additional Equipment Grant the college receiver the necessary financial support to overhaul the entire ICT infrastructure. • Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact configuration of each available system)
Computer Configuration and other details The computerisation process of the college started in 1999 and has seen an exponential growth in the last four years with a total investment of more than 35 lakhs. The old stoct has either been disposed as e-waste through proper process or has been upgraded for modern use. A list of ICT bases equipment inventory is given below:
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A) ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS (Old Stock, 2004, upgraded with new peripherals and gadgets up to 2014 ): 1. Department of Electronics: The Computer courses within the curricula of the department are taught in the Computer Applications Laboratory. 2. Department Physics: Same as Above. 3. Department of Commerce:- As per the syllabus of the University of Calcutta and from 2008 West Bengal State University,, "Information Technology related to Business" was introduced and separate computer facility was provided in the Multimedia Lab for this purpose. B) ADMINSTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS (Old Stock, 2004, upgraded with new peripherals and gadgets up to 2014): 1. CASH SECTION : (i). 1 P.IV, 1.8.GHz Intel Processor, 15" Colour Monitor, 1 C.D Writer, FDD, Speaker, UPS: 1 KVA, key board, 128 MB RAM. (ii) P.IV Server, 40 GB, 1.8 G.Hz, 2 slots of 128 MB RAM, Network-Windows: 1KVA Voltage Stabilizer. (iii) P I, 233 MHz, 15"Colour Monitor, FDD, HDD, UPS-500VA, Keyboard, 8 MB RAM (iv) P I,233 MHz, 15" Colour Monitor, FDD, HDD, UPS-500VA, Keyboard, 8 MB RAM 2. ACCOUNTS SECTION : Computerization of payment /salary /demand & disbursement & others Accounting Work. (i) P.IV, 2.53 G.Hz, 845 G. Mother Board (original Box Pack Samsung) 256 DDR RAM, 40 GB HDD (Samsung), 1.44 FDD(Samsung), 52xCDROM, 52xCD Writer (Samsung ), Cabinet (Frontec), Multimedia Keyboard, Scroll Mouse, Speaker 480, 15" Colour Monitor (L.G), 500 KV UPS (Avo), Epson 1170+ (B/W) Printer, softwares on Payment and Salary & P.F. interest. DEPARTMENT ICT EQUIPMENTS: UGC ADDITIONAL GRANT EQUIPMENT XI PLAN Bengali (I) FULLY PORTABLE OVERHEAD PROJECTOR OF 3 M MAKE (20000) (II) COMPUTER SET WITH CPU, MONITOR, SOUND SYSTEM (30000) English LCD PROJECTOR WITH SPEAKERS AND COMPUTER SET WITH LASER PRINTER HP 1020 (40000) Hindi (I) COMPUTER SET, CPU, MONITOR, SOUND SYSTEM (30000) (II) 32” LCD TV & DVD PLAYER (40000): STEEL AND WOOD Protective dust free COVER BOX (UGC APPROVED GRANT: 2800) Sanskrit (I)COMPUTER (30000) History (I) FULLY PORTABLE OVERHEAD PROJECTOR OF 3M MAKE (20000) (II) COMPUTER (25000) Political Science (I) COMPUTER (22000) (II) FULLY PORTABLE OVERHEAD PROJECTOR OF 3M MAKE (20000) Journalism and (I) OVERHEAD PROJECTOR (20000) Mass (II) DIGITAL CAMERA, DVD, CAM CORDER (40000) Communication (III) SMART BOARD (50000) Mathematics (I) (A) 3 COMPUTERS (COMPAQ) (120000) (B) 1 LAPTOP (DEL INS-1470) (40000) (II) WINDOWS VISTA SOFTWARE (10000) (III) CALCULATORS (CAS 10-FX-991 MS) (3200) Economics (I) 2 COMPUTER SETS WITH UPS (60000) (II) 1 LASER JET PRINTER (10000) (III) STATISTICAL SOFTWARE E.G. SPSS OR EVIEWS (25000) Botany (I) LCD PROJECTOR (OPTOMA EW 330) & DELL LAPTOP, INS-1470
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(86000+40000) (II) OVER HEAD PROJECTOR WITH DOUBLE LIGHTS (15000) Computer (I) DIGITAL ANNOTATION SENSOR (80000) Application (II) 10 SET COMPUTER INSTRUCTION CONSOLE WITH UPS, PROCESSOR, MONITOR AND PERIPHERALS (220000) Electronics (I) 2 NOS. OF PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH ACCESSORIES (60000) (II) 1 LCD / DLP PROJECTOR (60000) (III) 1 LAPTOP COMPUTER (35000) Commerce (I) LAPTOP COMPUTER INTEL CORE 2 DUO PROCESSOR, 320 GB (40000) (II) LAZER JET HP 1020 PRINTER (9000) (III) TALLY SOFTWARE ORIGINAL LICENSED COPY (30000) (IV) DATA CARD TATA PHOTON (10000 P.A.)
DEPARTMENTS LIST OF ICT BASED EQUIPMENTS UGC XI PLAN ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT GRANT Department of (I) DESKTOP PC ACCESSORIES: 1X KEYBOARD & OPTICAL MOUSE COMBO Electronics (LOGITEC/IBALL) DESKTOP M/M SPEAKER; 1 X 10 MTS VGA CABLE (RS 2282.00) (II) LCD PROJECTOR ACCESSORIES: PROCESSOR, MONITOR AND PERIPHERALS: PROCESSOR- AMD ATHLON 2 / PHENOM / PHENOM 2 X2/X3/X4 PROCESSOR @ 3GHZ SPEED; MOTHERBOARD- AMD ATI 780 CHIPSET MOTHERBOARD ASUS/GIGABYTE/MSI; RAM- 2 GB DDR3 KINGSTON/CORSAIR/TRANSCEND/HYNIX; HARD DISK- SEAGATE/WD/HITACHI SATA 500 GB; ATX CABINET WITH 450 SMPS; DVD R/W- HP/LG/ASUS; UPS- MICROTECH 600 VA; (RS 16475.00) (III) LAPTOP ACCESSORIES: 15.6”/17”/18.5” TST LCD/LED (SAMSUNG/AOC/IBALL/LG/ACER/DELL MONITOR EXTERNAL BACKUP MONITOR (RS. 5000.00) Department of (I) COMPUTER SET AND PRINTER ACCESSORIES HW/SW (RS. 3960.00) Economics (II) STATISTICAL SOFTWARE SPSS, Eviews (RS. 25000.00) Department of PART A Computer (I) DIGITAL ANNOTATION SENSOR: INTERACTIVE BOARD 88” (DIAGONAL), Application PORTABLE INTERACTIVE WRITING PAD (WINDOWS COMPATIBLE) WITH RF TECHNOLOGY, 4 SET OF SPARE WRITING PENS FOR DRY-ERASE USE, FLOOR STAND FOR 2000 MM INTERACTIVE BOARD (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS. 80000) PART B (II) 10-SET COMPUTER INSTRUCTION CONSOLE WITH UPS, PROCESSOR, MONITOR AND PERIPHERALS: PROCESSOR- AMD PHENOM X4- 04 NOS. PROCESSOR – AMD PHENOM X2 – 06 NOS. MOTHERBOARD- ASUS NVDIA- 10 NOS RAM- ZION 2 GB- 10 NOS HARD DISK- SEAGATE SATA 320 GB- 10 NOS DVD R/W- LG 22 X- 10 NOS MONITOR- SAMSUNG LCD 18-5”- 10 NOS KEYBOARD- LOGITECH OPTICAL 10 NOS CABINET- IBALL ATX- 10 NOS, UPS- MICROTEK 800 VA- 10 NOS PRINTER- HP LASER JET 1020- 2 NOS PRINTER- EPSON DESKJET- 1 NO
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OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS.220000) Department of (I) SPHIGOMANOMETER (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS. 3000) Philosophy (II) COMPUTERS FOR POLYGRAPH TEST SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS.50000) Department of 1. LCD PROJECTOR: SHARP/NEC/DELL DLP PROJECTOR ENTRY LEVEL English 2. SPEAKERS: IMTEX 2600 PMPO 3. COMPUTER SET: PROCESSOR- AMD PHENOM X4 MOTHERBOARD: ASUS NVDIA RAM: ZION 2 GB DDRZ HARD DISK: SEAGATE 500 GB DVD R/W: LG 22 X MONITOR: SAMSUNG LCD 18-5” KEYBOARD: LOGITECH M/M OPTICAL CABINET: IBALL UPS: MICROTECH 600 VA 4. PRINTER: HP LASER JET 1020 (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS. 40000) Department of (i) COMPUTER SET: Political Science PROCESSOR- AMD PHENOM X4 MOTHERBOARD: ASUS NVDIA RAM: ZION 2 GB DDRZ HARD DISK: SEAGATE 500 GB DVD R/W: LG 22 X MONITOR: SAMSUNG LCD 18-5” KEYBOARD: LOGITECH M/M OPTICAL CABINET: IBALL UPS: MICROTECH 600 VA (UGC APPROVED GRANT: 22000) (ii) Fully Portable overhead LCD MULTIMEDIA projector Entry Level SHARP/NEC/DELL (UGC APPROVED GRANT: 20000) Department of Smart Board: INTERACTIVE BOARD 76-80” (DIAGONAL), RF ADOPTER, 4 SETS Journalism and OF SPARE WRITING PENS FOR DRY-ERASE USE Mass (UGC APPROVED GRANT: 50000) Communication REMEDIAL (1) DIGITAL DUPLICATOR WITH AUTOMATIC MASTER PRINTER MACHINE, COACHING FOR SCANNER AND THERMAL SCREENING SYSTEM FOR A-4 AND B-4 SIZE PAPER STUDENTS (40GSM TO 120 GSM) HIGH SPEED PRINT BELONGING TO (2) MONOCHROME A-4, ALL-IN-ONE, LAZER PRINT, FAX, COPIER, DUPLEX SC/ST/OBC/MIN/ PRINTING, 30PPM, CANON/SHARP/HP FC CATEGORIES CONVENER, UGC MERGED SCHEME XI PLAN SPONSORED (PRATISTHA- (I) 10 - SET COMPUTER INSTRUCTION CONSOLE WITH INTERNET THE CAREER CONNECTION, UPS, PROCESSOR, MONITOR AND PERIPHERALS: HUB, PROCESSOR- AMD PHENOM X4- 02 NOS. BUILT WITH UGC PROCESSOR – AMD PHENOM X2 – 08 NOS. SPL MOTHERBOARD- ASUS NVDIA- 10 NOS GRANT X PLAN) RAM- ZION 2 GB- 10 NOS
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UGC MERGED HARD DISK- SEAGATE SATA 320 GB- 10 NOS SCHEME XI PLAN DVD R/W- SONY/SAMSUNG/LG 22 X- 10 NOS SPONSORED RBC MONITOR- LG/SAMSUNG LCD 18-5”- 10 NOS COLLEGE KEYBOARD- LOGITECH OPTICAL 10 NOS COMPUTER AND CABINET- IBALL ATX- 10 NOS CYBER CENTRE, UPS- MICROTEK 800 VA- 10 NOS UGC- PRINTER- HP LASER JET 1020- 1 NOS SPONSORED PRINTER- EPSON DESKJET- 1 NO EQUIPMENT GRANT FOR OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES 24 PORT SWITCH COLLEGES IN (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS.200000) BACKWARD AREA,
(PRATISTHA- THE (1) 10 LAPTOPS WITH ACCESSORIES BATTERY CHARGER AND LAPTOP CASE CAREER HUB, WITH THE FOLLOWING OR COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATION (Lenovo/Samsung/ BUILT WITH UGC Dell/ HP/ Compac/Sony/Acer) : SPL 14" LED HD, Intel Core i3 Processor 330M (2.13Ghz, 3MB L2 Cache), 4GB DDR3, GRANT X PLAN) 320GB, nVIDIA GeForce G 310M (512 MB DDR3), DVD Super Multi, 10/100 Lan, & Digital Motion Webcam, Bluetooth, Powered USB, HDMI, eSATA, SRS 3D Sound THE CO- Effect, Spill Proof Keyboard, 6Cell Battery, Windows 7 Home Premium, 5 Yr ORDINATOR,UG Pickup and Drop Warranty C SPONSORED (2) PRINTER- HP LASER JET 1020- 1 NOS NET-SET-RET (3) PRINTER- PIXMA IP1200 BUBLEJET CANON/- 1 NO COACHING (4) OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES 24 PORT SWITCH, 24 HDMI PORTS, 24 USB PORTS CENTER, RBC AND CABLE FOR NETWORKING 24 COMPUTERS IN A LAN COLLEGE, (5) 32” LCD TV HD READY, WITH HDMI, USB, AND INTERNET PORTS, AND UGC MERGED COMPUTER INTERFACE WITH INBUILT STEREO (LG / SAMSUNG / PHILIPS / SCHEME XI PLAN VIDEOCON) SPONSORED RBC (UGC APPROVED GRANT: RS.250000) COLLEGE NET- SET-RET COACHING CENTER DEPARTMENT OF (1) 10 LAPTOPS WITH ACCESSORIES BATTERY CHARGER AND LAPTOP CASE ENGLISH, WITH THE FOLLOWING OR COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATION (Lenovo/Samsung/ UGC EQUIPMENT Dell/ HP/ Compac/Sony/Acer) : GRANT FOR PG 14" LED HD, Intel Core i3 Processor 330M (2.13Ghz, 3MB L2 Cache), 4GB DDR3, IN ENGLISH 320GB, nVIDIA GeForce G 310M (512 MB DDR3), DVD Super Multi, 10/100 Lan, Digital Motion Webcam, Bluetooth, Powered USB, HDMI, eSATA, SRS 3D Sound Effect, Spill Proof Keyboard, 6Cell Battery, Windows 7 Home Premium, 5 Yr Pickup and Drop Warranty (2) PRINTER - HP LASER JET 1020- 1 NOS (3) OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES 24 PORT SWITCH, 24 HDMI PORTS, 24 USB PORTS AND CABLE FOR NETWORKING 24 COMPUTERS IN A LAN (PRATISTHA- (1) 04 LAPTOPS WITH ACCESSORIES BATTERY CHARGER AND LAPTOP CASE THE CAREER WITH THE FOLLOWING OR COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATION (Lenovo / Samsung HUB, / Dell / HP / Compac / Sony / Acer) : BUILT WITH UGC 14" LED HD, Intel Core i3 Processor 330M (2.13Ghz, 3MB L2 Cache), 4GB DDR3, SPL 320GB, nVIDIA Ge Force G 310M (512 MB DDR3), DVD Super Multi, 10/100 Lan, GRANT X PLAN) Digital Motion Webcam, Bluetooth, Powered USB, HDMI, eSATA, SRS 3D Sound THE Effect, Spill Proof Keyboard, 6Cell Battery, Windows 7 Home Premium, 5 Yr COORDINATOR, Pickup and Drop Warranty
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UGC (2) PRINTER - HP LASER JET 1020- 1 NOS SPONSORED (3) OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES: 24 PORT SWITCH, 24 HDMI PORTS, 24 USB COACHING PORTS AND CABLE FOR NETWORKING 24 COMPUTERS IN A LAN CLASSES FOR ENTRY IN SERVICES (PRATISTHA- THE CAREER HUB, BUILT WITH UGC SPL GRANT X PLAN) THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING BODY, THE (1) 01 LAPTOPS WITH ACCESSORIES BATTERY CHARGER AND LAPTOP CASE COORDINATOR, WITH THE FOLLOWING OR COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATION (LENOVO / UGC SAMSUNG / DELL / HP / COMPAC / SONY / ACER) : SPONSORED 14" LED HD, INTEL CORE I3 PROCESSOR 330M (2.13GHZ, 3MB L2 CACHE), 4GB CAREER AND DDR3, 320GB, NVIDIA GE FORCE G 310M (512 MB DDR3), DVD SUPER MULTI, COUNSELLING 10/100 LAN, DIGITAL MOTION WEBCAM, BLUETOOTH, POWERED USB, HDMI, CELL ESATA, SRS 3D SOUND EFFECT, SPILL PROOF KEYBOARD, 6CELL BATTERY, (PRATISTHA- WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM, 5 YR PICKUP AND DROP WARRANTY THE CAREER (2) ONE (1) PRINTER/ SCANNER/ COPIER/ FAX/ DUPLEX PRINTING/ - LASER HUB, BUILT PRINTER MONOCHROME (HP/CANON/WIPRO - WITH UGC SPL (3) OTHER ICT ACCESSORIES: 24 PORT SWITCH, 24 HDMI PORTS, 24 USB GRANT X PLAN) PORTS AND CABLE FOR NETWORKING 24 COMPUTERS IN A LAN THE MEMBERS (4) ONE (1) PHOTOCOPIER- ENTRY LEVEL DIGITAL, DUPLEX PRINTING, HEAVY OF THE DUTY, A-4 & B-4, FULL AUTOMATIC PAPER LOADING TRAY OPERATION MANAGING (XEROX/SHARP/CANON/ANY OTHER BRANDED ITEM WITH PROPER BODY, INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION) (5) TWO (2 NOS) INTEGRATED PUBLIC ADDRESS PODIUM WITH BUILT-IN 60W AMPLIFIER, 1 TWEETER, 3 WOOFER, AND BUILT-IN-MIC, 2 INPUT 2 OUTPUT/ 1 COLLAR WIRELESS MIC, WOODEN 4 SQFT. TOP WITH STEEL/ FIBRE BODY BOTTOM, SMALL TABLE LAMP, AND COMPUTER INTERFACE
• Computer-student ratio 90 COMPUTERS FOR TEACHER, STAFF AND STUDENTS RATIO 1:40 • Stand alone facility • LAN facility V • Wifi facility V (LIMITED) • Licensed software V10 INSTALLED SEPARATELY WITH INBUILT LICENCES SOFTWARE IN MOST OF THE LAPTOPS. • Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility: ACCESS TO HI-SPEED INTERNET IS PROVIDED EITHER THROUGH 20 DEDICATED BSNL BB CONNECTION OF WI-FI OR THROUGH DONGLE • Any other
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus?
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All the aforementioned computers, except those used as dedicated servers, all the computers and ICT peripherals can be used by faculty and students.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities? Regular up gradation and maintenance is done. A major ICT infrastructure investment has been planned for the Departments of Botany, Physics, Zoology and for the General Office for this financial year.
4.3.3 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years) YEAR PROCUREMENT UPGRADATION MAINTENANCE 2011-2012 1800000 (Cumulative) 300000 10000 2012-2013 1500000 (Cumulative) 200000 5000 2013-2014 500000 (Cumulative) 100000 5000 2014-2015 500000 (Cumulative) 10000 5000
300000 250000 200000 150000 UPGRADATION 100000 MAINTENANCE 50000 0 1800000 1500000 500000 500000 (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative) (Cumulative) 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and students? Computer Aided Learning Packages: The Science and technology related departments of the college that have an integrated computer related curricula usually develop computer aided learning packages for their students. The new syllabus of the Degree Course in Commerce has introduced a course in "Information Technology related to Business". Computer labs are equipped with Computer Aided Learning Packages. The Library is fully computerised. The centralized computer facility at Pratistha the career hub located in the 2 nd floor of the North Block and the ground floor of Diamond Jubilee Block provides infrastructural support to every department and IT classes to nearly 2000 1 st year students. The PG courses make extensive use of ICT based teaching-learning and the students make power point / multimedia presentations on their Term Papers and Dissertation. Thus the extensive use of ICT resources is inbuilt in the course delivery system of the college.
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4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching-learning resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher. The college has computer related learning integrated within the curricula of all the science subjects. The college has achieved an optimum use of infrastructural facilities so the arts departments are not yet allotted space for separate office and staff room though the departments use ICT based learning resources in their classrooms. Moreover, different departments related to the college administration have computers of their own. The Cash Section uses computer for the collection of fees, the Accounts Section has computerised its accounting procedure for the Payment/Salary/Demand/Disbursement and other accounting work and has separate computers, and the NAAC Steering Committee working on this report has been sanctioned separate computer.
4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of? No.
4. 4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)? BUIL BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR LAST FOUR YEARS DIN FURN EQUIP G ITURE MENT SUMMARY TABLE 2015-16) 2014- 2015 2014- PARTICULARS ESTIMA 15 2015-16 ACTUA ESTIMAT TED L ED TOTAL CAPITAL 693000 52720 720800 2000 4000 25000 EXPENDITURES 0 9 0 00 0 0 SUMMARY TABLE(2014-2015) 2013- 2013- 2014- 14 14 15
ESTIMA ACTU ESTIMA TED(RS) AL(RS) TED(RS) TOTAL CAPITAL 537200 34558 693000 1500 3000 15000 EXPENDITURES 0 4 0 00 0 0
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SUMMARY TABLE (2013-2014) 2012-13 2012- 13 2013- 14 PARTICCULARS ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED UGC UGC & COLLE UGC & COL COL & STATE GE STATE LEGE LEGE STATE TOTAL CAPITAL 486100 2045 5372 80000 10000 EXPENDITURES 5730000 0 1390894 52 0 000 0 0 200000 SUMMARY TABLE (2012-2013) 2011-12 2011-12 2012- 13 PARTICCULARS ESTIMATED ACTUAL ESTIMATED UGC&ST COLLE UGC&ST COL UGC& COL ATE GE ATE LEGE STATE LEGE TOTAL CAPITAL 2070 57300 4861 70000 40000 300000 EXPENDITURES 9414000 50000 5964281 90 00 000 0 0 0 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE UNDER THE HEADS OF BUILDING, 1850 57000 36000 FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT 000 0 00
4000000 3500000 3000000 2500000 BUILDING 2000000 FURNITURE 1500000 EQUIPMENT 1000000 500000 0 YEAR 2014-15 2103-14 2012-13 2011-12 TOTAL
DISTRIBUTION OF FUND UNDER DIFFERENT HEAD FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
EXPENDITURE FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS a. Building 1850000 b. Furniture 570000 c. Equipment 3600000
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Recurring Expenditure on Maintenance and upgradation of computers and d. Com puters accessories for the last four years: 400000/-.The college has in possession a large number of computers. The maintenance of the computers and accessories is a major area of fiscal consideration. However, the college has devised its own procedure for maintenance to reduce the cost. Instead of giving Annual Maintenance Contract to anyone the college has mobilized its own resources to maintain its computer facilities. Instead of spending a large amount of money on Annual Maintenance Contract the college uses the resource of its faculty members and staff . Furthermore, the peripherals, such as printers, are send for servicing, bi-annually, to expert technicians. e. Vehicles NIL f. Any other
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college? The college has developed an institutional method of procurement, maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure done through the Finance Subcommittee, Building Subcommittee, Purchase Subcommittee, and the computer experts of the college.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision measures for the equipment/ instruments? On a daily basis in case of lab equipments and computers in use.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)? Through the properly installed electric connection, installation of new 80 kva transformer, Installation of 2 generators (5 kva diesel generator and a new 6 KVA silent genset), regular checkup of water connections, etc. A. The college has two separate regular electricity connections given by the West Bengal State Electricity Board & WBSEC Ltd. Along with two separate transformers. The electricity bills are regularly paid and the power supply is considerably consistent without major black outs / loadshedding. The classrooms, laboratory, library, offices are electrified with adequate lighting and fans. The corridors and the courtyard have good lighting arrangement. Streetlights are recently provided on the outer sides of the college campus and high power lights are provided in the college play ground.
B. Although the supply of electricity is steady, the college has two standby generators (5 kva diesel generator and a new 6 KVA silent genset) to provide uninterrupted electricity to the laboratories, class rooms and offices. The generators are regularly maintained and operated by a trained operator.
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C. Water Supply:- The college has a constant supply of water from the local tank supplied by the Naihati Municipality. The water is safe for drinking purpose and the college maintains a regular check. The direct supply of water is stored in the roof top reservoir by pump. The tanks are regularly cleaned and the water supply connections are properly maintained. The college provides drinking water facility in every office, laboratory, staff room, common room, library etc. The taps and basins are also placed near the classroom on every floor to provide safe drinking water to every student. Two water purified coolers are also installed, one in Principal’s office with donation from Dr. Jaba Chattopadhyay (ex-faculty), and one in front of the Central Library.
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the college would like to include. Toilets and wash-bathrooms:- To maintain proper hygiene and sanitation and provide basic amenities to the students, staffs and teachers, the college has constructed adequate number of toilets in the Diamond Jubilee Block and a project for up gradation of toilet facility in the main building is being implemented.. However, due to scarcity of resources, proper modernization and extension of such facilities are not yet made.
Ù The Modern ICT-based library infrastructural development programme nearing completion. Ù The Master Plan for Multi-facility sports and games complex with a large playground (100 mts X 80 mts) and gymnasium with multiple sports/games facilities, guarded by boundary walls on in the college playground a 3.5 acre plot is being executed stage- wise. Ù Two floors of the Students' Amenities Block have become operational. Ù The Diamond jubilee Block inaugurated on 15 January 2011 has become fully functional. Ù Project for New extension, augmentation and renovation for toilet and laboratory on the Northern side of the main campus approved by the Governing Body Ù Landscape garden and fountain. Fully furnished Auditorium Ù Use of ICT based Teaching-learning
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CRITERIO N V: STUDEN T S UPPOR T AN D PROGRESSION
5. 1 Student Mentoring and Support 5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If ‘yes’, what is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability? Yes, the contents of the updated prospectus of current academic session (2003-2004) are as follows: 1. Composition of college Governing Body. 2. Brief historical sketch of the college & future visions. 3. Rules & regulations of the college. 4. College awards & prizes, for creditable performance of college students in Calcutta University examinations in various streams. 5. Department wise list (with qualification) of Full-time & Part-time teachers. 6. List of Non-teaching staff. 7. Subject abbreviations (codes) for B.A./B.Sc. 3 year Honours & General Examinations conducted by the University of Calcutta. 8. Subject combination offered by the college with marks allotment (for BA & B.Sc. Honours & General and B.Com. General streams. 9. Summary Academic Calendar.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and disbursed on time? Details of financial aids / assistance to students: i) From central Govt: Scholarships & Stipends. ii) From State Govt: SC/ST stipends & OBC stipends – provided through nationalised bank. iii) From College: Students’ Welfare Fund from which members of economically disadvantageous & meritorious students are granted financial assistance every year. KANYASHREE PRAKALPA (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PURSUING EDUCATION FOR GIRLS) Several girl students of this college hailing from the economically challenged sections of society have received scholarship under W.B. West Bengal Govt-sponored Kanyashree Prakalpa. Stipend for Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories for pursuing UG and PG courses in this college. More than 300 students have received UGC Stipend for 2010 – 2013. INDIRA GANDHI SINGLE GIRL CHILD SCHOLARSHIP FOR PG STUDIES: More than 40 students of the Department of English and around 25 students of the Department of Zoology have received UGC-sponsored “Indira Gandhi Single Girl ChildScholarship for PG studies.’’ Our college provides financial support to students from economically weaker sections of society. The institution is receiving financial assistance for student welfare from Central
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Government. U.G.C. has sanctioned aid to our college to safeguard the financially / physically challenged students for carrying on their studies. A majority of the students admitted to our college belong to financially challenged categories with economic indicators showing a sharp increase in the income gap in the district because of the transitional phase in economy moving from traditional agricultural/industrial mode to the new financial capitalism and IT-based mode. Hailing from the families of migrant agricultural and industrial working class, the students invest their meager income on affordable state-sponsored education provided by the college. For the welfare of economically challenged students, many being first-generation learner, the college provides Concession in Fees through the Students’ Welfare Fund: Students’ Welfare Fund 2010 -2011 2011 -2012 2012 -2013 2013 -2014 2014 -2015 Amount 42800 24856 12400 23800 16400 No. of UG Students 111 74 62 104 67 No. of PG Students 0 0 0 1 1 Amount spent per student 385.5856 335.8919 200 226.6667 241.1765
Remedial classes were provided for the students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/Financially Challenged under UGC-sponsored Merged scheme @ Rs. 1038521, the Utilisation Ceriticate submitted to UGC. The number of students who received financial assistance in the last 5 years is shown below: UGC Stipend / Scholarship for Students Student Welfare Fund belonging to Minority and Finacially Challenged Categories YEAR No. of Amount No. of Students Amount Students 2010-2015 525 480000 418 120256
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5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies? UGC Stipend / Scholarship for Student Welfare Fund PERCENTAGE OF Students belonging to Minority and STUDENT Finacially Challenged Categories BENEFICIARIES YEAR No. of Amount No. of Amount Students Students 16.93 % + All the SC 2010- 525 480000 418 120256 ST students 18% 2015
5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for
V Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections Stipend for Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories for pursuing UG and PG courses in this college. More than 300 students have received UGC Stipend for 2010 – 2013. SC/ST/OBC & MINORITY CELL: An empowerment and Equal Opportunity Cell for the protection of rights of the students belonging to SC, ST, OBC and Minorities, both religious and linguistic, formed by the college in 2009, has become fully functional. The Cell regularly monitors the implementation of UGC Merged Schemes so that the beneficiaries of the scheme are provided the best resources and support for their future development. The Equal Opportunity Centre (funded by UGC under XI Plan) has organized seminar and workshop on “Positive Discrimination” in March-April 2014. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL: Formed as per UGC-guidelines, theEqual Opportunity Cell of R. B. C. College, has been institutionalized in 2012 for upholding the principles of equality as enshrined by the Indian Constitution for providing and safeguarding equal opportunity to all the stakeholders across class, gender, caste, race, linguistic, religious and ethnic identities. The Equal Opportunity Cell organized a UGC-sponsored Short-Term Course on Positive Discrimination from 5 th March to 5 th April 2014. V Students with physical disabilities HEPSN: Under the UGC-sponsored Merged Scheme the Grant is being utilised to provide equal and better access to differently-able person through the construction of lift, ramps, railing and special toilet in the Diamond Jubilee Block.
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V Overseas students NIL V Students to participate in various competitions/National and International YES V Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc. UGC-SPONSORED DAY CARE CENTRE: Built under XI Plan Merged scheme the Day Care centre shall provide basic amenities for the working parents employed in the college. The facilities are to be provided to the teachers and staff of the college as per the objectives of UGC XI-Plan Merged Scheme. V Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams Coaching for Entry in Service for 3rd Year/PG Students and Ex-students of the college belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories. 12 students who have received coaching and interview guidance have qualified in the RLST of WBCSSC in 2011 for appointment as Assistant Teachers in English, Pure Science and Zoology. 11 students who have received coaching and interview guidance have qualified in the RLST of WBCSSC in 2013-14 for appointment as Assistant Teachers in English. V Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,) Language Laboratory and certificate course in Communicative English along with 4 papers on Modern Linguistics and English Language Teaching in the MA English curriculum. V Support for “slow learners: Remedial Coaching V Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/business house etc. Yes. V Publication of student magazines: On Annual basis by the Students’ Union
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts. Integrated in the course curricula of Commerce and Computer Applications.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation of students in extracurricular and co- curricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc. ∗ additional academic support, flexibility in examinations Generally the students are encouraged to write examination in proper schedule. However, sometimes it happens that sports event and examination coincide, and in that case, the College allows the students to write special examination. The same policy goes for the regular classes too. The Sportsperson often find themselves busy in practices, and the College relaxes its stringent attendance regulation for them upon their appeal. Beside, we offer full and half waiver of tuition fees for the sportspersons depending upon their financial status. ∗ special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials The college does not have any provision to fulfil special dietary requirement of the sportsperson directly. We offer financial aid instead to them so that they can have good dietary support of their choice. For tournaments, the College supplies full set of sports gear to the players. Besides, every year we issue material like Cricket bats, Wickets, Balls, Pads, Gloves, shoes etc. to the students who play cricket. Similarly, Footballs, Jerseys, Shoes etc are issued to
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the students. ∗ any other
5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc. Coaching for UGC NET / WBCSC / SET / RET, for PG Students and Ex-students of the college and the locality, belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL/Women categories in English and Biological Sciences is being conducted by the college. Resource persons are drawn from different colleges and universities to prepare the students for the eligibility tests for lectureship and research fellowship. Twelve (12) enrolled candidates have qualified UGC-NET in English in last four years.In Biological Science the students of the college have qualified the CSIR NET & UGC-NET. One student of the English Department has also qualified UGC-NET for JRF in English in the Dec 2014. Eight students of the English Department have qualified the Research Eligibility Test for M.Phil / Ph.D. after attending these coaching classes. The college has an Employment and Academic Placement Cell duly formed by the Governing Body in the year 2003. Role – Maintaining & updating records of students’ profile & job opportunities. Monitoring and Coordinating the activities of the Cell, Organizing counseling sessions and Correspondence. Conducting career counselling sessions, grooming & mock interview sessions. Arranging training for self-employment & entrepreneurship. Updating information about academic opportunities for higher education
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.) Academic:) Remedial Coaching for Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories in both the Honours and General Subjects.Students of general category who are academically poor and financially constrained are also provided these special remedial classes. More than 300 classes have been already organised in the last two academic sessions. Career:) Coaching for Entry in Service for 3rd Year/PG Students and Ex-students of the college belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories. 12 students who have received coaching and interview guidance have qualified in the RLST of WBCSSC in 2011 for appointment as Assistant Teachers in English, Pure Science and Zoology. 11 students who have received coaching and interview guidance have qualified in the RLST of WBCSSC in 2013-14 for appointment as Assistant Teachers in English. Coaching for UGC NET / WBCSC / SET / RET, for PG Students and Ex-students of the college and the locality, belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL/Women categories in English and Biological Sciences is being conducted by the college. Resource persons are drawn from different colleges and universities to prepare the students for the
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eligibility tests for lectureship and research fellowship. Twelve (12) enrolled candidates have qualified UGC-NET in English in last four years.In Biological Science the students of the college have qualified the CSIR NET & UGC-NET. One student of the English Department has also qualified UGC-NET for JRF in English in the Dec 2014. Eight students of the English Department have qualified the Research Eligibility Test for M.Phil / Ph.D. after attending these coaching classes. 3) Stipend for Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Financial Constrained/BPL categories for pursuing UG and PG courses in this college. More than 300 students have received UGC Stipend for 2010 – 2013.
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes). RBC COLLEGE STUDENTS’ EMPLOYMENT & ACADEMIC PLACEMENT-COUNSELLING CELL: Formed on 06/3/2003, the Cell provides information, assistance, guidance, instruction and counselling to regular students and graduates of the college, for job placement and admission to higher degree/diploma or other academic courses. The Cell organises campus interviews, counselling sessions and training for students’ job placement, offers guidance and counselling for admission to higher educational courses, and maintains regular correspondence with different organisations, industry and institutions. The Cell has organised three Free Academic Counselling and Coaching sessions for West Bengal Central School Service Commission, RLS Test, in which 620 ex-students of the college attended more than 800 classes offered by 70 faculty members. 12 students who attended the course and mock-interview session in 2010- 2011 have been appointed as Assistant Teacher on recommendation of WBCSSC. Several students have qualified TET in 2013 and 11 students have qualified RLT Test conducted by W. B. School Service Commission and joined as Assistant Teachers in English in 2013. The Cell organises mock-interview sessions, training in soft-skill and communicative English. CIPLA, Procter & Gamble, HDFC Life, Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd., among others, have recruited students from the college. On the basis of the exemplary achievement of the Career and Counselling Cell, the college has received UGC grant under XI Plan to introduce new courses for Entry-in-Services and Job Placement.
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years. RBC COLLEGE STUDENTS’ GRIEVANCE AND REDRESSAL CELL: Formed on 21/8/2003, is a forum for the redressal of students’ grievances for better protection of students’ rights, interests, opportunities, and for welfare of students within the framework of existing provision of the college administration.
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment?
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WOMEN’S CELL: Formed in 2006 as per NAAC and UGC recommendations the Women’s Cell of the college looks into women issues and the problems faced by the girl students and female staff of this college. The Cell addresses the problems as per the existing legal framework. Gender sensitization programmes are undertaken by the Women’s Cell with a view to ameliorating the academic ambience and allow all the students, staff and faculty to pursue their mission with dignity and self-respect.
5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these? ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE: Following the recommendations of the Raghuvan Committee and UGC, a committee for the prevention of ragging and violence in college campus has been formed. The Guidelines framed by UGC are being implemented since the session 2009-2010. Ragging is strictly prohibited in the college premises and any such act is punishable under law.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution. Student Welfare Fund 2010 -2015 No. of Students Amount 418 120256
5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’, what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure development? The college Alumni Association was been registered on 11/03/2003, Reg. No. S/IL/14519 of 2002-03 under West Bengal Act XXVI of 1961. The laid down aims, objectives and activities of the association are: a. Systematic documentation and regular upgradation of the Alumni profile. b. To keep close relation among the ex-students of the college for their welfare c. To establish good relation among the members of the association, present students of the college and the management of the college d. To educate the members of the association in discharging their duties and responsibilities e. To give necessary suggestion to the college authority for the all-round improvement of the college f. To solve the various problems of the students though discussions g. To arrange and organize cultural functions time to time for the improvement of the cultural standard of the members of the association h. To help the needy students of all communities for their studies i. To arrange and organize various competitions on different subjects among the members of the association as well as present students of the college time to time To do all such other activities as many be deemed incidental or conducive to the attainment of the foregoing objectives. New registration is also under process.
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5. 2 Student Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
Student progression % UG to PG 26% PG to M.Phil. Record not PG to Ph.D. keptDo Employed • Campus selection 3% • Other than campus recruitment 15-35% (as reported)
5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district. Subject 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - AVERAGE 2012 2013 2014 2015 RATE OF Success Success Success Success SUCCESS Rate rate % rate % rate % 2012-2015 BNGA 69.7 74.29 86.21 86.21 79.1025 ENGA 96.9 91.3 87.5 82.76 89.615 SANA 72 56.36 48.28 66.67 60.8275 HINA 79.2 100 84 83.33 86.6325 HISA 85.7 60 76.92 50 68.155 PLSA 89.5 100 100 75 91.125 PHIA 87.5 90 88.24 79.17 86.2275 PHSA 69.2 77.42 75 60 70.405 CEMA 91.7 100 92.31 60 86.0025 MTMA 50 38.89 94.12 36.84 54.9625 ELTA 75 50 100 100 81.25 ECOA 100 66.67 50 33.33 62.5 ZOOA 55.6 84 72.22 81 73.205 BOTA 100 50 66.67 81.82 74.6225 MCBA 100 76.92 100 100 94.23 ACCA 61.5 68 47.37 27.27 51.035 CMAV 42.9 35.14 41.03 11.54 32.6525 AVERAGE 78.02353 71.70529 77.05118 65.58471 73.09118
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5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/or towards employment? RBC COLLEGE STUDENTS’ EMPLOYMENT & ACADEMIC PLACEMENT-COUNSELLING CELL: Formed on 06/3/2003, the Cell provides information, assistance, guidance, instruction and counselling to regular students and graduates of the college, for job placement and admission to higher degree/diploma or other academic courses. The Cell organises campus interviews, counselling sessions and training for students’ job placement, offers guidance and counselling for admission to higher educational courses, and maintains regular correspondence with different organisations, industry and institutions. The Cell has organised three Free Academic Counselling and Coaching sessions for West Bengal Central School Service Commission, RLS Test, in which 620 ex-students of the college attended more than 800 classes offered by 70 faculty members. 12 students who attended the course and mock-interview session in 2010- 2011 have been appointed as Assistant Teacher on recommendation of WBCSSC. Several students have qualified TET in 2013 and 11 students have qualified RLT Test conducted by W. B. School Service Commission and joined as Assistant Teachers in English in 2013. The Cell organises mock-interview sessions, training in soft-skill and communicative English. CIPLA, Procter & Gamble, HDFC Life, Tata Johnson Controls Automotive Ltd., among others, have recruited students from the college. On the basis of the exemplary achievement of the Career and Counselling Cell, the college has received UGC grant under XI Plan to introduce new courses for Entry-in-Services and Job Placement. Coaching for UGC NET / WBCSC / SET / RET, for PG Students and Ex-students of the college and the locality, belonging to SC / ST / OBC / Minorities / Financial Constrained / BPL / Women categories in English and Biological Sciences.Twelve (12) candidates qualified UGC-NET in English in last four years. In Biological Science the 5 students of the college have qualified the CSIR NET & UGC-NET. One qualified UGC-NET for JRF in English in the Dec 2014. Eight students qualified the Research Eligibility Test for M.Phil / Ph.D. in English
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out? RemedialCoaching and Finacial aid along with counselling.
5. 3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar. Sportspersons enrolled as students are provided multi-facility 3.5 acre playground, play- courtyard, and common rooms for indoors games, for harnessing their competence in sports and games, so that they can participate in the inter college tournaments and university meets, and earn laurels for themselves and the college. The college has its own football, cricket, volleyball, athletics, Table-Tennis and kho-kho teams. Its football team has won the Inter Collegiate Tournament in 2006 and the Athletics team has won several medals in inter college tournaments in 2007 and 2008 and a silver medal in State-level high jump event of the SAI. The college has received accolades for hosting the Inter-College Volleyball and Cricket
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tournaments in 2009. 2010, and 2011 of the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24 Parganas) for three consecutive sessions. The students of the college have represented as members of the university athletics, swimming, Kho-Kho, and other games’ teams in the Inter University tournaments organised by Association of Indian Universities and SAI in the last session. The Range of Sports & Games facilities offered to the students includes the following: Football Cricket Athletics (events like Sprint, Run, Broad jump, high jump, javelin throwing, shot put etc) Indoor games like Chess, Carrom etc. Basketball (Note: This facility will be set up shortly) Student participation in the above events are considerable. The College has a well put football and cricket teams which take part in inter College tournaments. Athletics events also see some participation. A few students of this College have taken part in running, high jump and broad jump. There is no such formal program calendar in Sports, as the tournaments are principally organized by the West Bengal State University, and they don’t maintain any calendar. Moreover, lack of communication, delayed communication from the University prevents us to fix any such calendar. However, The College Sports in which all the departments take part is usually organized in February/March every year.
5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co- curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for the previous four years. In this multicultural, multidisciplinary, co-educational college, the rich cultural heritage of India, spirit of national integration and communal harmony are cherished through Annual Cultural Festival, Freshers’ Welcome Programme, Annual Reunion, Teachers’ Pre-Puja Meet, Teacher’s Day celebration, BhashaDiwas, RabindraJayanti, AmbedkarJayanti, World Theatre Day, World Shakespeare Day,and International Yoga Day. Colourful cultural functions are regularly organised by the students, staff and faculty of the college on these occasions. The students of the Department of English organize Teachers’ Day Function, SandipanMajumder Memorial Cultural Event (23 February), Freshers’ Welcome Programme, and Farewell Function, World Shakespeare Day every year. The College is fortunate enough to get students admitted in it having high mettle in sports and games. The recent achievements are as follows Year Event Organized by Prizes won 2013-14 Inter College Chess West Bengal Champion tournament State University 2014-15 West Bengal Inter Govt. of West 3rd in 100m sprint College District Sports Bengal, 1st in 200 m race Championship 1st in High Jump 3rd in high jump
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2015-16 Inter College WBSU 4 Prizes won tournament . 5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions? No formal feedback is there.
5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions. The Students’ Union has a Magazine Subcommittee to oversee and organise these activities.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding. Yes, STUDENTS’ UNION, a representative body of the democratically elected Students’ Union, constituted as per the regulations specified in the R. B. C. College Students’ Union Constitution, takes active role in maintaining the spirit of harmony among the students, dissemination of knowledge, conducting extra-curricular activities and welfare programmes. The Students’ Union contributes to the academic, cultural and social development of the institution by coordinating with students and organising various programmes.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Governing Body, Admission Subcommittee, and other academic and cocurriculr subcommittees have students representatives
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of the Institution. Through Correspondence and electronic communication / notifications.
Any other relevant information regarding Student Support and Progression which the college would like to include.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE , LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.? As enunciated in the college constitution (1948), the Goals & Mission of the college is “The college shall aim at the physical, normal, social and cultural development of the students and also serve as a centre for the diffusion of knowledge and culture in the locality. It shall provide instruction in Arts, Science and Commerce with a view to preparing candidates for different university examination. It may also conduct courses of training for examination conducted by other recognized bodies and may also issue certificates of proficiency of its own in any particular branch of learning or vocational or technological course.”
VISION FOR FUTURE : Aspiring to become a ‘Great Institution of Higher Learning’ in new millennium the college cherishes traditional values rich heritage of academic expertise, and the community oriented activities along with the new scientific and technological advancement. Catering to the needs of a large student community, every aspiration is focused towards the fulfillment of its mission and goals: a) To provide Greater and Equal access, Quality and Excellence, Relevant and Value based education to students belonging to multifarious social, economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. b) To provide greater access to ICT facilities and placement opportunities through various UGC-sponsored schemes like Entry-in-services coaching, NET/SET/GATE coaching, career counseling c) To explore opportunities for Open & Distant Learning (ODL) modes through collaboration with Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) and other state universities like University of Kalyani in vicinity, using the experience of hosting such courses of IGNOU under the Convergence Scheme (initiated in August 2008; IGNOU withdrew the scheme in July 2012, but in the course of these 4 yrs., we got a hands-on experience of the strength and potential of ODL mode of higher education) d) To improve physical infrastructure of classrooms, laboratories, library and other basic amenities e) To introduce PG courses in Bengali, History, Chemistry, Botany, in addition to the already introduced PG courses in English and Zoology under WBSU in recent years. To implement the recommendation of NAAC Peer Team, improve the physical infrastructure of the college, adopt innovative methods of teaching by incubating modern methods of learning/evaluation and introduce a flexible approach in selection of courses at the degree level; to introduce latest managerial concepts for the management of the college with strategic planning, teamwork, collective decision making process, with IQAC as the think- tank of college, and prepare the college for the second NAAC inspection.
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implementation of its quality policy and plans? a) There are four (4) teaching members in the top management body of the college, i.e., Governing Body who in consultation of other faculty members through the Teachers’ Council, regularly reflect in the G.B meetings the valued collective opinion of the faculty towards framing and implementation of policy for sustaining and improvement of quality in almost all aspects of the functioning the college b) Suggestions, e.g. regarding opening of new subjects are primarily mooted and discussed in the floor of Teachers’ Council, and on the basis of consensus, proposal is placed for approval in G.B and subsequent forwarding to the University and Higher Education Council for final nod. c) The members of faculty act as the conveners and active members of different sub- committees, e.g., Admission, Academic, Library
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring : • the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission • formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan • Interaction with stakeholders • Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis ,research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders • Reinforcing the culture of excellence • Champion organizational change
A general process flow chart for institutional decision making process is depicted below:
Sub -committees, e.g., Identification and preparation of plans for Academic, Building, Library, development, based on inputs collected Students’ Welfare from the relevant stakeholders through participatory management process
Monitoring, Evaluation and
improvisation – Continuity:
Back to Sub-committees
Draft action plan forwarded to Action pla n in final approved shape Governing Body for final approval and forwarded to the Subcommittees financial clearance and incorporation / concerned for implementation and integration into the institutional
follow-up/monitoring to ensure strategy adherence with the overall goal of
6.1.4 Whatcomprehensive are the procedures institutional adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies developmental strategy and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to time?
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Details of Procedures Monitoring & Evaluating sub -committees Academic Procedures: 1 - Admission Sub-Committee 1. Admission 2 , 3 & 4 – Academic Sub-Committee, 2. Curricular Aspects Routine & Exam. Sub-Committees 3. Teaching-Learning 5 - Results Sub-Committee 4. Performance Appraisal & Students’ 6 - Physical Instructor & Sports Sub- Feedback Committee, Cultural Sub-committee 5. Students’ Evaluation 7 – Placement Cell 6. Co-curricular Activities 7. Placement Services Financial procedures : Bursar , Finance – Convener & Finance Sub- Allocation of financial resources though annual Committee budget exercise, Supervision of implementation of Budgetary provisions & Auditing Personnel : Service-Book Sub-Committee, Provident Procedures & Records up-gradation, Service Fund Sub-Committee files and service conditions Materials, Facilities & infrastructural planning Bursar, Departmental Representatives & & implementation : Purchase Sub-Committee, Library Sub- Utilization of funds, Purchase & Allocation of Committee, Building Sub-Committee along materials and infrastructural provisions with Purchase & Finance Sub-Committees
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management? i) Grant of Special Study leave for pursuit of PhD/Higher studies in order to usher academic excellence of the faculty. ii) Faculty Improvement Programme (GB Resolution Dt. 24.8.2012 – as per UGC recommendation Letter No. F.T.F WBS-033-01/12-13(ERO), Prof. Kakali Mukherjee was granted Study Leave under FDP Scheme for 2 years). iii) Encouraging Faculty to participate in Seminars /Workshops/ Symposia, within the state/nation and also abroad. iv) Granting permission for participation by faculty in Orientation/Refresher as well as other skill-development courses/programmes (e.g., Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh – granted leave to attend “Pedagogical Training for Mathematics Teacher” PTMT Programme at University of Tripura from 01.12.2014 to 12.12.2014, Prof. Debashis Roy attended a ten-day programme on TEQIP oriented advanced technology in nano & bio technological applications at NIT, Durgapur, in November 2014).
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
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i) College pursues the system of “Rotational Headship” for the Academic Depts for a tenure of three (3) years. ii) The members of Faculty are nominated as to act as Bursar and also as Conveners of various sub-committees, e.g., Admission, Examination, Library, Sports, NSS, NCC, Building, Purchase, Finance etc. iii) The senior-most member of any administrative dept., e.g., Accounts, Establishment etc is offered to head the department as “Departmental In-Charge”.
6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system? Autonomy is granted to the Academic Departments to: i) Decide upon the criterion for Admission to 1 st year courses, above the minimum eligibility norms stipulated by the University ii) Decide upon the Teaching pedagogy ensuring optimum utilization of available resources iii) Decide upon departmental workload distribution iv) Decide upon special departmental needs, e.g., field visits, departmental seminars / extension lectures, educational excursions. v) Deciding upon departmental Budget (to be incorporated in the institutional Annual Budget) vi) PG Departmental autonomy - Academic Autonomy for framing syllabus within the flexible zone allowed by the affiliating University, conduct of exams, declaration of results – The Board of Studies overviews the entire process, BOS contains 2 external subject-experts from other universities, 1 Professor from WBSU as Chairperson, and the Dept. Head is the only internal member in BOS); Financial Autonomy – PG Dept. can settle upon the course / examination and other allied fees for the course.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate the levels of participative management. The Sub-committees (mentioned earlier) are of pivotal importance to the functioning of the institution. The composition of almost all the sub-committees include representatives from all three stakeholders of the institution, e.g., Teaches, Non-Teaching staff-members and students. Composition of Sub-committees: Name of the Chairpers Convener No. of Teaching Members No. of No. of Total Sub - on Non - Student No. Committee teaching represen of Members tative Mem members bers Academic Principal Nominate 4 Teaching members in 0 0 20 - d Teachers G.B & Heads of all 24 (2) academic depts. Admission Do Do 4 Teaching members in 2 2 28 -
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G.B, Secretary, Teachers 30 Council, Bursar, & Heads of all academic depts. Examination Do Do 6-8 Teachers 0 0 8-10 Routine Do Do 4-6 Teachers 0 0 6-8 Result Do Do 6-8 Teachers 0 0 8-10 Library Do Do 4-6 Teachers 1 1 8-10 Sports Do Do 4-5 Teachers 2 2 8-10 Women Cell Do Do 4 Women 1 2 (girl 8-10 (Woman) Teachers (women students) N.T staff) Students’ Do Do 4 Teachers 1 1 6-8 Welfare Grievance Do Do 3 Teachers 1 1 Building Do Formed as per UGC Guidelines 12-14 (includes teachers, staff, Architect, PWD Nominee Engineer, University Engineer, Technical Representatives of Local Government (Naihati Municipality) NSS Do Do 5-8 Teachers as members (Programm of Advisory Board e Officers) NCC Do 1 (Programm e Officer)
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven, deployed and reviewed? The college top management i.e., the Governing Body formally incubates upon blue-prints and plans for development prepared at the sub-committee levels and approves/suggests for further improvisation (if needed). Once approved, the project is monitored by the appropriate committee under direct surveillance of Principal, Bursar and other competent persons (nominated by the G.B). Please refer to the process flow chart furnished against Q. 6.2.3 below.
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan. The institution envisages development plan on three (3) aspects broadly – a) Academic, b) Infrastructural, c) Co-curricular.
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes. From the angle of ‘organizational structure’, the college is a so-called ‘Flat Organization’, having the minimum of organizational hierarchy. Internal co-ordination and monitoring of processes become simpler and very transparent (through manual system of checks & balances,
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peon-book posting etc.) for such organizations. Our college is no exception. For the sake of better institutional management, the college has attempted whole-heartedly to implement the concept of “ Quality Circle ”. Prof. Ishikawa, the father of Quality Circle (QC) in Japanese industries, defined QC as “ a small group of people doing similar work who meet voluntarily and regularly, usually under the leadership of their supervisors to identify and discuss the work problems, leading to improvement in their total performance and environment of work life ”. The college has various committees/sub-committees, those are constructed to oversee particular process/processes to function as quality circles ensuring maximum utilization of available resources, leading to comprehensive development and sustained growth. Given below a schematic layout of the various functional aspects of institutional management in our college:
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Financial Materials Management Management Facility & Project Management Personnel of Academic Manage men t Management Processes
Functional Areas Details of Processes Quality Circles (QCs) Management of Academic 1. Admission 1 - Admission Sub-Committee Process 2. Curricular Aspects 2 , 3 & 4 – Academic Sub- 3. Teaching-Learning Committee, Routine & Exam. 4. Performance Appraisal Sub-Committees & Students’ Feedback 5 - Results Sub-Committee 5. Students’ Evaluation 6 - Physical Instructor & 6. Co-curricular Activities Sports Sub-Committee, Cultural Sub-committee 7. Counselling, training 7 – Academic and and Placement Services Employment Placement Cell Financial Management Allocation of financial resources Bursar , Finance – Convener though annual budget exercise, & Finance Sub-Committee Supervision of implementation of Budgetary provisions & Auditing Personnel Management Procedures & Records up- Service-Book Sub- gradation, Service files and Committee, Provident Fund service conditions Sub-Committee
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Materials Management Utilization of funds, Purchase & Bursar, Departmental Allocation of materials and Representatives & Purchase infrastructural provisions Sub-Committee Facilities & Project Planning, Implementation & Library Sub-Committee, Management supervision of renovation, Building Sub-Committee expansion and extension along with Purchase & projects Finance Sub-Committees
These sub-committees once redesigned as quality circles would be instructional problem- solving groups, consisting of people willing to volunteer to reduce difficulties for improvement of the quality of service rendered. This ‘Bottom-Up” management approach would infuse the sense of belongingness of an individual employee (be a teacher or a non-teaching staff or a student) to the larger system of institutional management and motivate the force within the institution to achieve newer heights of operation. The college has immense potential to achieve the peak of excellence in the activities and process of image – building should be intensified immediately along the following courses of action: ‹ Forming Staff, students, Alumni & Parent Associations – First three are there, we are thinking to constitute Parents’ Association shortly ‹ Increasingly involving experts from the industry, professional bodies and other agencies in various aspects as members of different committees ‹ Increased participation of faculty in seminars organized by professional societies and industry-academic interaction activities. ‹ Organizing extension services to various agencies and to the local community more frequently and on wider scales ‹ Publication of activities, achievements, facilities and innovations through mass media and contributing articles for publications in reputed journals more regularly ‹ Inviting eminent personalities to the college to participate in various functions and programmes.
6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following • Teaching & Learning i) Adherence to Academic Calendar ii) Library Automation iii) Use of modern logistics in teaching iv) Interdisciplinary teaching pedagogy (PG English & Zoology) • Research & i) Formation of IQAC to evaluate and forward research Development proposals of the Faculty
• Community i) NSS Annual camps – health awareness programmes at the engagement camp-sites for the inhabitants of vicinal locality ii) Arsenic survey at (NSS Annual Reports) iii) Socio-economic survey conducted by NSS at Bhabagachi and
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Amrapalli villages in vicinity iv) NCC coy regularly attend National Integration camps, Republic Day parade, Annual Training Camps, rescue-relief operation and even assist the local police as Crowd Management Volunteers during the festivals • Human Resource i) Granting Duty leave to faculty for attending Orientation & Management refresher courses and other skill-development seminars/workshops/ courses ii) In-house computer training for non-teaching staff in order to make them accustomed with the requirements of present day office-management • Industry interaction --
6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution? The Performance Based Appraisal Form (as prescribed UGC/Higher Education Dept., Govt. of West Bengal) is filled in and submitted by each and every teacher and the end of an academic session is exhaustive in nature and capable enough not only for the top management to judge the performance of the teacher concerned but also to enable the teacher to assess own performance in a particular academic year and to make corrections / improvisations thereof, if required. The departmental committees regularly hold review meetings in order to incorporate improvisations (as required) in teaching pedagogy, the Teachers’ Council holds periodic meeting to assess the results of college-students in various university-examinations and to chart out strategies for improvement there from.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes? i) College pursues the system of “Rotational Headship” for the Academic Depts for tenure of three (3) years. ii) The members of Faculty are nominated as to act as Bursar and also as Conveners of various sub-committees, e.g., Admission, Examination, Library, Sports, NSS, NCC, Building, Purchase, Finance etc. iii) Usually based on seniority, the members of non-teaching staff is nominated as the Departmental In-Charge of various functional administrative departments iv) Autonomy is granted for preparing departmental day-to-day functional plans and departmental budget.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions. GB Resolutions related to:
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Session Of i) Facility expansion ii) Opening New iii) iii) iv) Introducing Gove Subjects /Courses Extens Value- Awards/Accolad rning ion added es to encourage Body Progs. Prog., excellence targete d to SC/ST/ Minorit y 2013- Resol . 17.8.2013 – 11.5.2013 – 14 ution Regarding opening 1. Introducing of ODL courses of “Avik Mukherjee WBSU Memorial 26.11.2014 – Award” to the Resolved to offer student Phy. Edu as a gen. obtaining subject to 1 st yr. highest marks in students from 2014- Botany (Hons.) 15 academic session. Statu Phy. Education (Gen) s of Course introduced Impl since 2014-15 emen academic session tatio n 2014- Resol 1. 26.11.2014 – 15 ution Proposal for construting Sports gallery at College sports ground; 2. 30.3.2015 – Accounts Software be upgraded and integrated with COSA with banking networking for online admission, Purchase of 5 original licensed software (MS OFFICE & MS Windows) for computerized admission Statu 1. An amount of s of Rs. 9,20,579.00 is Impl approved for the said
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emen purpose. tatio 2. Started n Online admission from 2014-15 academic session
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the efforts made by the institution in obtaining autonomy? The affiliating university (West Bengal State University) permits very limited or even no autonomy in different aspects of pursuit of academic courses, at undergraduate level. The course curricula are laid down by the university, end-term examination (Part I, II and III) stipulations are also fixed. The college can however exercise autonomy in terms of adopting innovative teaching-learning pedagogy for the sake of effective and gainful dissemination of the courses and also in internal assessment of progress of the students. However, in post- graduate studies, the university permits autonomy to a considerable extent in – i) framing curricula, ii) pedagogy, iii) evaluation, etc.
6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship? The college has a fully functional Students’ Grievance Redressal Cell (The Principal has formed The Students’ Grievance and Redressal Cell for the better protection of the interests & rights, and for the redressal of grievance of the regular students of Rishi Bankim Chandra College vide Notice dated 01-08-2003 ) to attend the complaints and dissents. Anti-ragging Cell is dedicated to address any incident / complaint thereof of in-campus ragging. A policy of zero tolerance is adopted in such case. Women Cell addresses grievances particularly from the girl students and also the lady teachers and staff.
6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute ? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these? Nil
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the outcome and response of the institution to such an effort?
The College, ever since 2003 has developed a system of collecting student’s feedback about their academic pursuit and other aspects of college-life through a well-conceived 2-page questionnaire which is handed over to the pass-outs (after completion of 3-year regular study) to fill-in and submit. Same is also collected from the students passing out from the Post- graduate streams as well. Analyzing the feedback collected from students of last ten years, we present a chart of important issues pointed out by the students and the attempt of management to address such issues:
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Major Issues 2003-2008 2009-2014 Lack of students’ Students’ Amenities Block was constructed The 1 st Floor was canteen, common- ground floor commissioned w.e.f 17.01.2006 constructed room facilities, Students’ Union Room, Girl’s Toilet Lack of adequate The 4-storied Diamond Jubilee Block housing classrooms Zoology (PG), English (UG & PG), Economics (Hons. & Gen.), Mathematics (Hons. & Gen.), Statistics (Gen.) and Journalism & Mass Comm. (Gen.) was constructed and commissioned on & from 15.01.2011 Demand for New i) Statistics (Gen), Journalism & Mass Urdu, Physical courses Comm. (Gen), Microbiology (Hons.) was Education opened ii) Post Graduate Courses in English & Zoology Shortage of staff i) Full-time and part-time contractual i) At present (Teaching & Non- teachers are appointed the college has 12 teaching) ii) Non-teaching staff appointed on CWTT , 10 PTT and contractual basis, fixed-pay, paid from 16 Guest Lecturers college-fund ii) At present 22 Fixed-pay Non- teaching staff of Group C & D category are working Demand for Thorough overhauling of the 3.11 acre Concrete Gallery upgradation of college-playground was undertaken, provision was made Sports facilities boundary wall was constructed
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non teaching staff? i) Grant of Special Study leave for pursuit of PhD/Higher studies in order to usher academic excellence of the faculty (e.g., Dr. Zahed Hossain - study leave for Post Doctoral research work abroad for the period 13.7.2007 to 06.01.2008, Dr. Dipti Banerjee – study leave for Post Doctoral research work for the period 28.7.2007 to 28.9.2007) ii) FIP – vide GB Resolution Dt. 24.8.2012 – as per UGC recommendation Letter No. F.T.F WBS-033-01/12-13(ERO), Prof. Kakali Mukherjee was granted Study Leave under FDP Scheme for 2 years
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iii) Encouraging Faculty to participate in Seminars /Workshops/ Symposia, within the state/nation and also abroad (e.g., Dr. Braja Gopal Dutta – Leave to attend Grossmann Meeting at Rome 12.7.2015 to 18.7.2015 to present a paper) iv) Granting permission for participation by faculty in Orientation/Refresher as well as other skill-development courses/programmes – Given below a chart indicating the number of faculty granted leave to attend the skill development programmes in last two academic sessions: No. of Faculty attending 2013-14 2014-15 Refresher Course 6 01 Orientation Prorg. 01 0 Other Skill-Dev. Prog. 01 (Prof. Debashis Roy 01 (Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh – attended TEQIP oriented granted leave to attend advanced technology in “Pedagogical Training for nano & bio technological Mathematics Teacher” PTMT applications at NIT, Programme at University of Tripura Durgapur) day from 01.12.2014 to 12.12.2014) Refresher Course attended v) N.T Staff granted permission to acquire value-addition diplomas/trainings
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform? T he college follows the UGC guidelines regarding the Career Advancement scheme of the teachers and the relevant G.Os issued by the Govt. of West Bengal regarding promotional avenues of the non-teaching staff. The faculty training, retraining and motivating the employees is therefore integrated under service rules. The members of the faculty are allowed to attend the Orientation programmes and Refresher Courses and encouraged to pursue research and present papers at seminars and conferences. The attrition rates are quite low although the retirement rate is considerably high and the teachers perform their responsibilities according to the assignment entrusted to them by the administration. 6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal. The institution collects the UGC prescribed PBAS self-evaluation data as implemented by the Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal. The teachers are required, according to the WBSU First Statutes 2014, to submit the PBAS Self Appraisal form every year, duly filled in with the relevant information, as prescribed by UGC & Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal. The statements are authenticated on the basis of documentary proof by the IQAC and the Principal. The same document is used at the time of promotion under CAS scheme 2010. The API scoring pattern requires the teachers to document their multifaceted activities along
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with teaching-learning and qualify for such promotional opportunities. Thus this inbuilt mechanism makes the documentation of performance mandatory for better appraisal. 6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the appropriate stakeholders?
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?
The following are the welfare schemes for the members of staff of the college: i) R. B. C. College Co-operative Credit Society (for both teaching and non-teaching staff), a registered body, maintains members’ benevolent fund, from which financial assistance is given to its members in distress. ii) R. B. C. College Co-operative Credit Society takes recurring deposits, fixed deposit and share (dividend declared for shareholders annually) from its members iii) Teachers’ Council has the provision to extend financial support, to teachers, non- teaching staff and students of this college, as well as the outside parties (flood-relief etc.) through resolutions adopted in its meetings. The following are the various loan facilities available to the teachers and non-teaching staff of this college: i) From R. B. C. College Co-operative Credit Society: a) Loans for eight (8) years (housing construction, repair and maintenance) up to a maximum limit of Rs. 5,00,000.00 at a time @10.50% p.a ii) From the Provident Fund A/C – Refundable / Non-refundable loan is granted for the staff whose service period is less than 20 yrs. And Non-refundable loan is granted to the staff member who has completed 20 years of service. iii) Loan from External agencies (Government organizations like Centralized Banks or Financial Institutions and private sources, like HDFC, ICICI, etc.). The college authority favorably treats the applications from the staff for salary deduction at source for repayment of such loans.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? Albeit constrained by limited financial resources, the college never shies away from the task of providing quality education. Apart from encouraging the faculty to be in the continuous process of professional development, the college often engages highly experienced and eminent faculty even after their superannuation, so that the students may continue to be benefitted from their vast repertoire of knowledge. Given below the list of the faculties who retired last two academic sessions from our college, and are currently engaged: Sl. No. Department Name of the Faculty 1 Botany Prof S.S Sahoo
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Prof. R N Mukherjee 2 Sanskrit Dr. B.B Sengupta Dr. Ardhendu Bikash Das 3. Zoology 1. Prof. K K Misra 2. Prof. P K Manna And in a few other departments, particularly in P.G studies, senior/ retired teachers from W.B.S.U, Univ. of Kalyani, Calcutta University and eminent personalities in related fields are regularly been invited as resource persons to conduct sessions. Dept. of English Post Graduate ( Visiting Resource Persons) 1. Prof. Tirthankar K Chattopadhyay 2. Prof. Debiprasad Bhattacharyya 3. Prof. Sankar Chatterjee 4. Prof. Jayati Gupta, Tagore National Chair Professor 5. Prof. Minakshi Pawha, Lucknow University Dept. of Zoology Post Graduate (Academic Session 2014 -15) 1. Prof. C R Sahoo 2. Prof. SK Mukherjee 3. Prof. Dhira Dey 4. Prof. M S Ghoshal Dept. of Microbiology 1. Dr. Subhas Bhattacharyya
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources? Three steps are followed for implementation of the any developmental work of the college. Step I: The teachers and the staff members discuss the problem and necessities of the particular department with HOD of the department in presence of principal. Regarding Building construction primary discussions are made in the Building sub-committee. Step II: Then the proposal is discussed in the Financial Committee for feasibility, applicability and source of funding of the proposal for onward approval at the Governing Body. Step III: After the decision of the Governing Body, it immediately goes to the Building sub- committee for proper implementation following specific norms mentioned in this regard. For purchasing furniture and equipments it goes to the purchase sub-committee for procurement.
So, we implement our meagre amount of finance in a short time with our healthy teamwork.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance. Although there is no such formal provision hitherto exercised, the Principal with the assistance of the Bursar and Convener of Finance Sub-committee, and in liaison with the Chief Accountant, regularly monitors the day to day financial transactions. This College is one
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among only a few in the state at present, having a full-fledged of the Accounts Section, which undertakes internal financial revision under the supervision of the Accountant, Bursar & the Principal. There is a post of Bursar appointed by the principal on the basis of the decision taken at the Governing body to monitor the day to day financial activities of the institution. A due bill is released after three-tier controlling system established. Step I: After submission the bill is first verified by the Accountant on the basis of the work order issued. Step II: Then it is verified by the Bursar thoroughly. Step III: Finally, the bill is passed by the principal for payment Besides, Higher Education department used to appoint a statutory auditor every year for auditing the yearly accounts of the college and the report is subsequently sent to the higher education department. We audit the accounts by two sets of auditors every year. There is no delay or no objection regarding the auditing point of view found in the college since from the inception of the college.
6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any. Major sources of institutional receipts/funding are: a) Tuition fee and other receipts from the students b) UGC Grants c) State Govt. Pay-packet matching grant d) State Govt. developmental grant, MP / MLA LAD (Occasional) e) Endowments received The major sources of funding of the institution on the following heads: ∑ Govt. Grant for Salary of Staff Members ∑ Fees& Charges received from the students ∑ Interest received from Bank deposit
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any). The college has to apply for the appropriate grant scheme of departments other than Education for securing additional funding. These Project proposals are prepared by the teachers and duly approved at the meeting of the Governing Body before submission. The utilisation of such grant is based on the guidelines of the granting authorities. For example, the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports has recently granted a sum of Rs. 3,00,000/- for the purchase of sports equipment on the basis of a Project Proposal duly forwarded by the local MLA, Hon’ble Sri Partha Bhowmick, for the development of gymnasium and other sports facilities at the college playground that has been renovated and beautified with colourful pattern, modern toilet and amenities and full-size football/cricket ground under MPLAD fund
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granted by the Hon’ble MP, Sri Dinesh Trivedi, and dedicated to the college by Sri Partha Chatterjee, Hon’ble Minister, Education, Govt. of West Bengal.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If ‘yes’, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes? Yes, the activities are listed below b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management/ authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented? Most of the recommendation of the IQAC are accepted and project implementation is cent percent. c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them. The external members of the IQAC such as the local MLA and an ex-student of the college, Sri Partha Bhowmick, the Chairman of Naihati Municipality and the President, G.B., RBC College, Prof Amal Chakraborty have made remarkable contribution to the overall development of academic and physical infrastructure of the college. d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC? Ex- students of the college carry the brand-identity of RBC College and ensure that the rich academic heritage of the college is cherished. e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution? Through notification, memos, e-mails, SMSes, personal contact, and letters the communication is made. a. Date of establishment of IQAC – 22-03-2005; IQAC 08/05/2013 (2013-2015) 23/9/2015 (2015-2017 b. Given Below a table depicting major recommendations and follow-up action undertaken by IQAC ever since its inception. The table would provide a snapshot of major recommendations which were approved and implemented by the college authority.
Year Evaluation/Following up Recommendation 2005 To progress on basis of the Capacity or Facility Extension – speed of recommendations NAAC Team construction of Students amenities block be geared up, so that from next session at least the ground floor be commissioned Explore opening of Distance Education Courses. Expedite opening of PG courses in Eng/Zoo/Eco Introduction of new subjects-STAT /MCB/JOUR & Mass Comm
2006 Opening of New subjects • Admission process be Computerized On 17.01.2006 Students’ Amenities - Task be assigned to Computer Centre under
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Block (Ground Floor) was opened for the stewardship of Managing body- the students. necessary logistic s be acquired 2007 Computerization of admission with an • Computerized admission be integrated software developed extended for all GEN courses as well completely using in-house resource • Decision to expedite institutional tie- and expertise was done successfully up competent agencies to provide basic done Hons courses only. The computer literacy with a goal to 100% publication of Merit List and issue of computer literacy among students I.D Cards & Library cards were also • To expedite commissioning ODL integrated in that software developed courses of IGNOU/NSOU/ KU etc. in-house. 2008 • Tie-up with a private company, • Development of appropriate named Excel Infocom Pvt. Ltd. infrastructure: Planning for Diamond Jubilee providing computer education as one Block. of the partner of state govt. in a host of • To incarnate RBC College Career Hub schools and colleges and other to provide i) basic and advanced tailor-made institutes (Youth Welfare Computer computer training at minimized cost to our Centres) did not mature. students, ii) Value-added courses and Career However the goal is not abandoned. shaping to make out students better fit to job-market requirements. • Participating in convergence scheme of IGNOU for commissioning of ODL courses. • UGC sponsored Entry-in-services & NET/SET/RET be introduced • Sports facility be upgraded - construction of boundary wall and up- gradation of 3.5 acre college play ground be undertaken immediately. 2009 • Computerization for both Hons • To speed up the admission process, a & Gen admission done successfully few (3/4) back office-data entry staff be with a customized software developed hired purely temporarily on hourly wage- completely in-house. basis. • RBC College Career Hub • UGC sponsored Entry-in-services & “PRATISTHA” was commissioned NET/SET/RET be brought under the umbrella • Admission taken in Post of RBCCCH. Graduate (M.A) in English course • The construction plan of 4-storied (inaugural batch) July 2009 Diamond Jubilee Block on the eastern plot be expedited. 2010 Construction of DJ Block started • Space extension Diamond Jubilee (DJ) Block
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2011 DJ Bock was commissioned on 15.01.11 2012 • Sports facility- • Digitization of library renovation/construction of boundary • College website be floated wall and up-gradation of 3.5 acre • LAN connection college play ground with gallery with • Expedite online admission with shade was constructed payment gateway arrangement with a commercial bank 2013 Library automation / digitization COHA based library digitization software acquired and implemented 2014 Project for roof shed with provision for The construction of Roof shed on the North rainwater harvesting and Solar Panels Block is complete 2015 online admission with payment On-line Admission system used for Admission gateway arrangement with ICICl bank 2015 was finalized
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If ‘yes’, give details on its operationalisation. College has an integrated framework of quality assurance as specified under WBSU First Statutes 2014 and relevant government orders.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its impact. Yes, e.g., Library digitization has been successfully done by training the library staff, online admission (2015) has been conducted smoothly by providing training our in-house accounts- staff.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional activities? Yes. The concerned sub-committees (Admission, Academic, Exam, Result, Dept. Committees, Library) and the Teachers’ Council incessantly monitor the academic processes and review the status of implementation of any proposed plan in this aspect, and collectively incubate upon designing improvement strategies/ action plan, e.g., Academic Issues marked through Action Taken process internal Audit Admission Need for smooth, prompt and Partly manual (with some degree of error-free admission computerization) admission process was made fully computerized ever since 2010-11. Since 2015-16, Online admission facility (with fee payment gateway facility arrangement with ICICI Bank) has been introduced Website Miscommunication, difficulty All important notifications (e.g., change of
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in dissemination and date of Univ. exam. Etc.), merit lists, as well as circulation of information the curriculum and academic calendar etc. are among students / other provided / uploaded continuously through stakeholders college website www.rbccollege.ac.in . Remedial Trailing students, students of Remedial classes are arranged for SC/ST/OBC Teaching backward communities, first- & Minority students, to enable them to catch generation learners need up with the other students more intensive grooming 6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities? The College undertakes annual academic audit/review through the various sub-committees.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? Given below the overview of structure and function of different committees which are entrusted for implementation and continuous monitoring & reviewing of teaching-learning process: Sub -Committees Structure Focus Academic Please refer to Teaching pedagogy, academic resources College Query No. 6.1.8 Exams / Publication of results Examination Univ. Exam Proper conduct of Univ. exam. Center Dept. Dept. academic & administrative functionalities Committees P.G BOS/EC PG Studies Teachers’ Council Providing suggestions on Overall academic, administrative and any other matter related to teaching and learning
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders? The college enunciates the policies and mechanisms planned and adopted each year through the publications of AQAR reports annually.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which the college would like to include. • The college is a flat organization, having a minimum of organizational hierarchy. • Internal co-ordination and monitoring of college activities are transparent. • Participatory management and collective organizational administration
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CRITERI A VII : INNOVATION S AN D BEST PRACTICES
7. 1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities? There is no formal mechanism for Green Audit. The college takes all possible steps to make the campus eco-friendly. Vehicles are not allowed in the campus. Smoking is prohibited in the campus. The use of plastic bags is avoided in the campus. Various seedling/sapling plantation programmes are also organized by the NSS units of the college to arouse environment consciousness. These green practices reduce pollution and render fresh and clean air for breathing. The students realize that men should progress with nature and not against nature. No such formal audit has been conducted till date. However, the College takes all possible steps to keep the campus and its surrounding eco-friendly. Use and unruly disposal of plastics are discouraged in the Campus. The College playing ground has a good number of big trees.
7.1. What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly? The institution has taken many major and minor initiatives to make the campus eco-friendly and spread the message and method of creating a healthy and pollution free zone. ∗ Energy conservation To conserve energy, The College is under a process to replace the tungsten filament bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Besides, Most of the Dedicated Classrooms are fitted with miniature circuit breakers to switch off the electrical appliances in those rooms at one go when the room is not being used. Almost 99% of the power hungry CRT monitors are replaced by the eco friendly LCT Monitors to save power consumption. Energy conservation is a prerequisite for eco-friendly practices. The concern for energy conservation prevails among both the staff and the students. Special attention is given so that by the end of regular College hours, all electronic and electrical installations are immediately switched off and the devices are unplugged. The use of generators for emergency power supply at the time of power cut is kept at an optimal level. The class rooms are naturally well lighted and ventilated and rarely require electric light. The college also uses environment friendly and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star rated instruments to reduce consumption of energy.
∗ Use of renewable energy Being a day College, we normally use sunlight as the primary source of light in a considerable share of the class rooms. Albeit, due to very old, and ill-planned building structure in the old building, there are some portion in the College where sunlight never enters. The college is actively considering the possibility of using solar power to illuminate such portions of the building. The college is planning to start the use of non-conventional energy to make eco- friendly environment in the campus. The college is planning to install solar panels on the roof
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top of the college building to produce power and maintain uninterrupted power supply in the campus. ∗ Water harvesting The college has a sanction Municipality plan for roof-top rain water collection to meet the requirement of water for cleaning the floor and toilets. The shed is already built and the water collection would be installed in a short time. As the College has no water source like water body etc. nearby, we use Rainwater to maintain a few small water bodies in the College campus, which are being used by the department of Zoology (UG & PG) for pisciculture. The old North block and the new Diamond Jubilee Block, however, has a large roof area that collect rain water, and we let the water go back to the soil through the open College grounds, which in turn, replenishes the ground-water to some extent. A large part of the ground water table in this district is arsenic infested, and it is our social responsibility to recharge the ground water as far as practicable. A special camp on rain water harvesting in the adopted village has been organized by NSS units of college. However rain water harvesting facility at present is not available in our College.
∗ Check dam construction There is no provision of construction of a check dam in the College Campus. The College playing ground has a deep drain passing by it, but the grassy surface of the ground is able enough to check soil erosion due to water flow during the monsoon.
∗ Efforts for Carbon neutrality The College is in a continuous process to neutralize carbon emission. The College has already installed a silent generator in the Diamond jubilee Block that emits considerably low amount of toxic fumes in comparison with the conventional GenSet. However, a old and polluting Genset still supply power to a part of the building, as there exist common electrical connection shared among three Colleges in the Campus. The College will replace that with another Silent Genset once the physical trifurcation in over. No Cars/motorcycles are allowed in side the College campus. Any sort of smoke generation like igniting dead leaves and other wastes is prohibited inside the campus. The College has no air-conditioner installed anywhere in its campus, thereby reducing toxic emission to the environment.
∗ Plantation The College compound is way too small for plantation. However, we have small gardens in the campus maintained by the department of Botany in which they grow plants. The College play- ground, in the other hand, has a few large trees in there, and the College has planted some more trees around the ground. The NSS volunteers, however, encourage and take initiatives of Plantation in the nearby villages.
∗ Hazardous waste management The departments of Chemistry, Zoology, and Microbiology generate some amount of hazardous wastes through out the year, which are structurally disposed off with the help of the local municipal body. Colour Coded Bins are used to separately collect the hazardous waste
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and dispose them off. Being a plastic free campus, there usually are no plastic wastes in the campus. ∗ e-waste management Electronic wastes like old computers, accessories thereof etc are handed over to the agencies who systematically dispose them. During the last five years or so, all the electronic instruments purchased are RoHS compliant, ensuring minimal accumulation of Hazardous waste.
Check dam construction: Since the college is in an elevated, high-lying area, there is no threat from instant floods. Thus, the construction of check Dam around the college is not necessary at present. Efforts for Carbon neutrality : The college is within easy walking distance of the Naihati railway station. A large number of students and employees prefer to travel by train. They walk to the college to remain healthy and maintain environment. Vehicles are not allowed inside the campus. The use of coal as fuel in the canteen has been banned and replaced by gas. Cooling machines are used as and when absolutely necessary in order to reduce emission of greenhouse gases. Seminars, quiz contests, poster exhibitions are often organized by NSS to educate about environmental issues. Planta tion : Tree Plantation programme ‘ Van-mahotsava’ is held annually by the NSS Unit . Everyone participates with full enthusiasm in this eco-friendly activity. Additionally, the Department of Botany also maintains an experimental Plant Garden in the college. Hazardous waste management: Hazardous waste, which poses a threat to the environment, is primarily generated in the laboratories of the department of Chemistry and biological sciences. Waste chemicals of laboratories are properly disposed by dissolving them in water. Moreover, primary importance is given to reduce the volume of chemical wastes generated in laboratories through purchase of minimum quantity of hazardous chemicals required and substituting hazardous chemicals with non-hazardous chemicals whenever possible. E-waste management: The different departments of the college take the responsibility to identify all un-useable/irreparable, rejected/discarded electrical and electronic products as e- waste products. Burning of rubber and plastic in the campus and throwing e-waste in municipal bins are strictly prohibited in the college. E-waste is handed over to companies engaged in recycling of e-waste for proper disposal which further insure minimum environment pollution. Besides this, Environmental Studie s have become a compulsory part of the curriculum . The theoretical classes held as part of this course help to generate awareness of environmental issues among the students
7. 2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the college. • Use of ICT in teaching-learning: The Departments of Electronics, Physics, English, Journalism & mass Communication, etc., are equipped with LCD multimedia projection or
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large sized Television for ICT assisted teaching. • Laptop Computers for departmental uses: Every department of the College was provided with Laptop Computers to help the faculty enrich their knowledge and the teaching-learning process. • Innovations towards Infrastructural Development: The PG departments of English and Zoology have been shifted to the newly constructed diamond Jubilee block which enjoys relatively calm atmosphere due to its placement behind the old complex. The departments of Electronics, Microbiology, and Computer Application are provided with separate establishment on the 2 nd floor of the north block of the old building. The General Office is being shifted to the north block as well. The department of commerce has been assigned a new staff room at the first floor. The humanities departments are also assigned separate staffrooms so that the teachers can avoid the chaos concentrate in to studies and teaching- learning process. A few large rooms are still occupied by the other two Colleges housed in the same campus, and the evacuation process is on as of today. The College will be able to reshuffle the infrastructure even more efficiently after the completion of physical trifurcation. The College has installed two water filter & cooling systems to provide the students and staff with comfortable drinking water. • Website: The College has created its website www.rbccollege.ac.in in 2013 which contains all the relevant information about the College. The College regularly uploads notices and other information relevant to the stakeholders. • Computerization of Administrative Works: The College administration has computerized almost every aspect of governance. The Salary and other account related issues were computerized since 2011. Recently, In accordance with the Government of West Bengal, The College has enrolled itself in the COSA scheme for management of salary accounts. The back office of the Admission process was computerized since 2010 using software developed in- house by the college staff. • Computeri zation of the Central library: The College has also installed Software based on koha to manage the library administration. Besides, uninterrupted power supply and closed circuit camera surveillance has also been installed in the Library. • Renovation of Semi nar Hall: The College has a 150 seater seminar hall which was renovated recently, and has plans for installation of PA system and projection mechanism in the hall in near future. • Academic Innovations: o The College has arranged remedial coaching for financially weak and slow learner students, for which, UGC has provided some financial support. o The College rewards a plethora of awards to the students who performs excellently in the University Examination. The awards, endowment and College awards by type encourage students to perform in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. o Field work and study tours are conducted by not only the departments of Botany and Zoology, but also, the Department of Economics has also conducted some field work for economic surveys.
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o Special Classes for the sportsperson are arranged on demand to the students who regularly engaged in rigorous practice of their favorite sports events. Such students are encouraged to avail the best of both the worlds, sports and studies. In the last few years, such students have given their alma mater a few prizes in the Inter-College and Inter University sports and games meets. o The teachers of the College have helped the West Bengal State University by drafting model questions and answers to publish subjectwise question banks. o Student services like general computer education, career Counselling etc has been unified under a single facility, Named “Pratistha-the Career hub.” The admission Process has been made even transparent by introducing Computerized and online admission.The builders of this institution had many designs and plans to implement, goals to reach and vision to be realized. Hence they moved in the direction of assuring total quality. The result is percolated in these years and everything is in the realm of reality. Innovations practiced in teaching methodology, library and internet service, admission, etc. are on par with most of the urban institutions. Following are some of the innovations introduced in the college: Information and communication technology (ICT) enabled teaching and learning process: Most of the Departments are equipped with desktop/ laptop and projectors to assist in audio- visual teaching in addition to the classical system of ‘Chalk & Talk’ method. Library automation & Installation of CCTV in the library : The Central Library of the college has been upgraded with the installation of the koha software (for digital cataloguing) and CCTV. It enables them to maintain the records of journals, magazines and books etc. Computeri zation of the administrative work: The College has introduced the following software programmes for Administrative work management during the years that have created noticeable impact on the functioning of the college. College website: The college website has been updated and online transparent admission process has been introduced through ICICI banking. It has made the entire process easy and less time–consuming for stake holders. Admission is conducted strictly on the basis of merit and as per government regulations. Self -assessment and feedback mechanism : Teachers submit their self assessment report based on PBAS format annually. Based on their report, teachers are encouraged to apply for minor and major research project grants to UGC and other funding agencies. The faculty members are also encouraged to publish research papers in reputed journals. Feedback on the college, departments and the performance of teachers is taken from regular third year outgoing honours students. Analysis of data is used for improvement as well as encouragement. This helps to understand both the strengths and the weaknesses of the faculty. Introduction of continuous evaluation process : Evaluation is done through frequent class tests, selection test and University level annual e xamination to ensure a continuous assessment of students’ progress. Individual feedback is given by the teacher to help the student monitor their progress and improve upon shortcomings. Remedial class is offered to students who need extra and special attention. Internet, DTP, Photocopy, multimedia & IT facilities: The facilities for High speed Internet browsing, photocopying, DTP works and computer facilities for practice classes for value
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addition are available to the students and staffs of the college. The college plans to introduce computer-based DTP services by offering part-time work opportunity to the IT-trained students of the college under ‘Earn while you Learn’ scheme. Grievance & Redressal Cell : A Grievance box is set up for the students. The Student Grievance & Redressal cell take swift, appropriate and decisive action, if any complaint is registered. Student centric teaching programmes like assignments, seminars, project works, field visit, etc. has been introduced in some of the subjects to increase their practical knowledge. Wall magazines : Different departments of College encourage creative writings among students through publication of wall magazines. Award functions : The College also motivates the students through awards and prizes on the basis of their performance in academic and extra-curricular activities. A prize distribution ceremony is held annually on the college foundation day 15 th January to felicitate meritorious students from different subjects of our college. Sports Day is celebrated with a great zeal annually in the month of January-February to promote all round development of the students. Apart from this, programmes like quiz competition, environmental awareness seminars are conducted to improve students’ personality. The Pla cement Cell of the College provides counselling and career guidance to the students Some departments of the College publishes journals – Bulletin of Plant Science (Department of botany) and (Department of History) . The objective is not only to encourage the contribution of research activities by faculty and students of the College but also to promote the sharing of knowledge and ideas among students. The College has a Women’s cell to render service to women’s issues. The college has SC/ST/ Minority cell to monitor the needs of students from such categories. The college conducts university and test examination in a very effective and efficient manner. The key features are as follows: The college ensures timely submission of examination forms and the display of date sheets on the notice boards and college website. The college values the time of students during examinations and ensures issuing admit cards well in advance. The college constitutes centre committee for university examination and examination sub- committee for test examination. Invigilation duties are allocated to teachers in advance. Seating plans are displayed on notice boards before the conduct of examination to avoid inconvenience. The committee ensures special arrangements for the students who are either physically handicapped or unfortunately met with accident, injury or suffer from any illness. However, the committee does not compromise with the rules and regulations of the West Bengal State University. The committee takes strong and appropriate actions against any case of unfair means.
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Innovative and Best Practice
1. Title of the Practice : Participatory Governance 2. Goal The College Governance has remained a sensitive issue since its inception, and to handle it strategically, the College has adopted Participatory Governance. The Goals of such Strategic Participation are as following: • Adopting a “concept of collective decision-making and harmony” • Decentralizing responsibilities with clear demarcation of duties allotted. • Promoting leadership qualities in all the stakeholders • Creating statutory and non statutory bodies with members with members from all academic and managerial levels to frame policies. • Grooming different levels of leadership. 3. The Context Participatory Governance as contrasted with autocratic administration is the basis of creating an ambience of voluntary and maximum contribution by every member of the institution. Everyone realizes his responsibility as stakeholder and partner in the progress of the institution. The context was the resolution of the College to streamline the administration; it was the collective wisdom of the management that to sustain the best practices of his institution, a participatory approach to administration was the need of the hour. It was imperative to take the staff, teaching and non-teaching, the student community on board in seeking suggestion to formulate decision. 4. The Practice In this College, any major change in policy that involves the academic and administrative filed is discussed at various bodies and levels like constituent committees, teachers’ council, students’ union, non-teaching staff association and the Governing Body. The Governing Body delegates responsibilities based on the level of competency of the staff members so that the task is carried out to perfection. Students are involved in most of the decision making committees like the Governing Body, admission sub committee, sports sub committee, and they voice their views in academic and administrative meetings. The connection between the parents and the prominent citizens of the locality is strong and as we are able to collaborate with them frequently, our service to the student community is enhanced. Transparency in governance is a materialization of participatory approach and it builds up mutual reliance and support. 5. Evidence of Success Cooperative decision making has resulted in a variety of teacing- learning methods. Albeit we are not authorized to modify the University Curriculum, the college, practices
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interdisciplinary teaching options wherever possible. College Sports and events like Fresher’s welcome, fest that are organized by the students union, observe adequate participation of the teaching and not teaching staff fraternity in them. The bodies of elected student representative and non-teaching staff work in line with the College authority implementing curricular, co-curricular and extra curricular activities, and some administrative activities as well. 6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required This participatory governance, as the College observed, is not a fool-proof mechanism of running the administration. With the diversity of the heterogeneous structure, various issues creep in along. Socio-Political changes in the locality and the State as well, affect the smoothness of policy-making. To enhance this Participatory Governance, The College needs competent human resource more and more, and that is what the system is trying to develop among the stakeholders of the Institution. 7. Note s (Optional) Participation of the stakeholder in the decision making process is very important, especially when the decision is regarding such stakeholder.
8. Contact Details : Given at the end of Best Practice 2
BEST PRACTICE -2 Title of Practice : Innovative Practices in Teaching-Learning: Beyond Classroom Goal : Teaching and learning should not be confined to classrooms felt Rabindranath Tagore. That the process could be more efficacious when taken beyond the constrictions of the classrooms is felt by one and all. But our-stereo-typed courses often demand the need of classrooms. Still opportunities to take it beyond the classroom are appreciated by the College and excursions, theatre workshops, field-work, seminars and symposiums, promoted. These are innovative strategies which are very much the need of the day. The Context : Rishi Bankim Chandra College is situated in a crowded locality hemmed in by houses. But at some distance from the College there are open inviting spaces. It is always felt that such open spaces could be conducive to studies. If curricular designing was such that it included study- tours, and field-work, interdepartmental exchanges, then it could be ever so motivating to the students. It could be an effective orientation for the students and inculcate in them a healthy interest for the subject. Drams can hardly be taught unless a proscenium theatre is envisaged. Conferences and interactions could also stimulate young minds. The Practice : To explore the resources beyond the classroom is the mission of the College. This it is surmised would make teaching and learning attractive to the teacher and the student. Accordingly the science departments go on study-tours and field-work. Educational tours, especially of Departments like Botany and Zoology, are integral part of the syllabus. Moreover the students are encouraged to go to research institutes. The students of the humanities departments are encouraged to go on excursions. The Department of History goes to places of historical interest. The Journalism Department goes on study-tours to simulate the actual situation of their future work.
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The students of the Department have to mandatorily participate in theatre workshops, that develop in them a sensibility to appreciate theatre, leadership quality, and togetherness. Moreover they go on theatre festivals or competitions often hosted by the College or different universities as the PG students di d when they went to a tgheatre festival at Malda that was organized by Gour Banga University. Creativity is encouraged by bringing out departmental magazines and wall magazines. Botany Department brings out a wall magazine ‘Sabujpatra’, while the History Department brings out the departmental magazine ‘Quest’. Seminars and workshops are interactive in nature that motivate the students to participate and develops in them an interest for the subject. Evidence of Success : Such innovative efforts of the Departments have been very successful, and have been appreciated within and beyond the College. They have increased the students’ enthusiasm and their proficiency in the subject. The theatre workshops have been exciting and innovative. The drama productions, especially like the one jointly organized with Gour Banga University, have been widely acclaimed. Problems Encountered and Resources Required : 1. Innovations are generally resisted at the outset. They have to be overcome.2. Often such activities are not in the syllabus. Thus their need is not immediately felt. 3. There is always a paucity of funds. 4. Students discontinuing the Course especially in science departments is a great dampener. Contact details: Name of the Principal: Dr. Sanjib Kumar Saha Name of the Institution: Rishi Bankim Chandra College City: Naihati, District: North 24 Parganas, Pin Code: 743165 Accredited Status: Accredited, Grade-B Work Phone: 25812099. Website: [email protected]
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Evaluative Report s of th e Departments Evaluative Report of the Department of Economics
1. Name of the department: ECONOMICS 2. Year of Establishment: Date of establishment of the department: 1948 - as a subject for Intermediate Arts (IA), 1954 – BA Pass Course, 1964 – Hons. In Economics Course 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated ment Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG (General and Honours)Statistics and Mathematics are keenly associated with this department 4. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Annual – Part –I, Part – II & Part – III Examination as designed by the parent university Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments 5. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Both the two full time faculties used to take classes in the PG (English) courses in the area of non-fictional English.
6. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : No such discontinuation has taken place 7. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Associate Professors 1 Asst. Professors 1 Part Time Teacher 1 Guest Teacher 1 04 02 + 1 (1 PTT)
8. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
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Name Qualificati Designation Specilizatio No. of No. of on n Years of Ph.D. Experienc Student e s guided for the last 4 years MAINAK ROY M.A. Ph.D. Associate Econometri 31 years 1 Professor cs & Optimizatio n Technique PRADIPTA M.A. Ph.D. Assistant Econometri BHATTACHARYA Professor cs TARUN M.A. Part Time BANDYOPADHAYAYA M.Phil. Teacher (Permanent) BABU DHAR MA Guest Econometri Teacher cs & Statistics
9. List of senior visiting faculty: • Prof. Sunil Sarkar • Dr. Alok Chatterjee • Prof. Madhusudhan Dutta (KU) • Prof. Ajitava Roychoudhuri (JU) 10. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty : Only 8 % of total classes are taken by temporary faculty 11. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 9:3 (Hons.) & 90:3(General ) Year Student- Teacher Ratio Honours General 2010-11 15:3 90:3 2011-12 15:3 90:3 2012-13 15:3 90:3 2013-14 15:3 90:3 2014-15 15:3 90:3
12. Final Results: Year No of Students Passed Secured Ist PNC** Success Rate Appeared Class 2010-11 - - - - - 2011-12 7 7 3 - 100% 2012-13 6 3 1 1 50%
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2013-14 2 1 1 1 50% 2014-15 3 2 - 1 66.66 %
** PNC = Pass not cleared: Department has no responsibility in PNC since the subsidiary subjects are taught in other departments. 13. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: No such provision 14. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG: 2 Ph.D, 1 M.Phil. & 1 MA 15. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from. a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: 2 (Two) minor research projects were submitted in this year. 16. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Approved: Sanctioned: Utilsed: 17. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University 18. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty - 5 ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) 3 ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books 2 ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers 3 ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index 19. Areas of consultancy and income generated: 20. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards 21. Student projects : • An Analysis of Socio-Economic Parameters: The case study on Sreema Mahila Samity > Puskal Pal 2013 • Study on Selected Socio-Economic Features: The Case of Sreema Mahila Samity > Ankeeta 2013
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• An Analysis of Socio-Economic Parameters: The case study on Chapra Dhantala Krishi Unnayan Samabaya Samity > Saukat Kumar Das 2013 • A Study on Selected Socio-Economic Features: The Case of Chapra Dhantala Krishi Unnayan Samabaya Samity > Annu Prasad 2013 • An Analysis of Socio-Economic Parameters: A case study on Chapra Dhantala Krishi Unnayan Samabaya Samity > Satyaki Paul 2013 • Study on Selected Socio-Economic Features: The Case of Sreema Mahila Samity > Chandan Das 2013 • An Enquiry in to the Status of Primary Education in Eastern States of India > Bodhisatya Sarkar 2014 • An Enquiry in to the Status of Primary Education in North-Eastern States of India > Nasreen Banu 2014 • Expansion of Informal Sector in India > Sumit Sahoo 2014 • Some Observation on Organised Manufacturing Sector in India > Pryanka Agarwal & Shampa Paul 2015 • Changing Consumption Pattern of Rural & Urban Population in India. > Samrat Chaudhury 2015 22. a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: All students appearing in the Part – III Examination of Economics are to submit a research project (Dissertations) as a prerequisite to obtain final degree in Economics (Honours) degree from the West Bengal State University (since 2012-13). b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Exact figures cannot be provided 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Debanjali Basu : Received Chinmoyee Sarkar Smriti Puroskar in 2012-13 for her excellent performance (securing 3 rd position in Economics Honours) in final Examination of WBSU. Chandan Das: Received Chinmoyee Sarkar Smriti Puroskar in 2012-13 for his excellent performance (securing 3 rd position in Economics Honours) in final Examination of WBSU. Bodhisatya Sarkar : 2014 Received Chinmoyee Sarkar Smriti Puroskar in 2013-14 for his excellent performance (securing 1 st Class & topper in the Economics Honours in the College ) in final Examination of WBSU 2014. 23. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department • Prof. Ajitava Roychoudhuri (Jadavpur University) • Prof. Madhusudhan Dutta (Kalyani University) • Prof. Apurba Mukherjee (Burdwan University) 24. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: b) International: 25. Student profile programme/course wise:
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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) B.A./B.Sc. Honours 100% B.A./B.Sc. General with Economics
*M=Male F=Female ** In last five years all eligible applicants were selected as no of applicants are much less than the approved intake capacity. 26. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of % of % of students students students from the from other from same state States abroad B.A./B.Sc. Honours 100 Nil Nil B.A./B.Sc. General with 100 Nil Nil Economics
27. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? It is very difficult to maintain any systematic record of the students achievement after their completion of tenure in this college, however, informally we came to know that a handful number of ex-West Bengal Civil Services Examination and subsequently got the placement in several departments of the State Government. 28. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 100 % in all these years PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed • Campus selection • No campus selection • Other than campus recruitment • No systematic record
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment • No systematic record 29. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: With the initiative of the existing teachers a stock of books (collected from the
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specimen copies supplied to the teachers by different publishers) has been created and are being utilised by the students. In addition in the Central Library there exists a separate stock of books are available for the Students as well as Teachers of department of Economics. The progress of such stock is given below. Year No of Books 2010-11 487 2011-11 506 2012-12 544 2013-14 544 2014-15 565 b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: There is no such facility in the department. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Two class rooms are with ICT facility. d) Laboratories: A small computer laboratory with 2 Desktops and 2 laptops are available for teachers as well as for students to prepare their project reports which are integral part of their syllabus. In addition a central computer laboratory is available to the students/teachers to supplement their need. 30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies. 31. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts 32. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities 34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength>> Economics was fast acquiring a unique distinction as a discipline. Institutionally, the existence of a galaxy of efficient, dedicated and sympathetic teachers taking everything in their stride to earn a name for the department, proved a veritable source of attraction for the subject. Mention must also be made of the college library which by then had possibly become the most equipped one outside the city of Kolkata, in terms of appropriate and satisfactory acquisition for Economics students.
Weakness>> The department of Economics had, always to confront with the external problems for making both ends meet, ever since its inception till date. On the one hand there has always been a natural expectation and utmost effort on the part of the teachers for reasonably satisfactory results from the students. On the other hand, it has also been a fact that, the department had to make do with, not one student of average merit but those attracted to the subject more because of its supposed prestige value than on account of any innate motivation on the part of the aspirants. The department was therefore reduced to solving perhaps the basic if not the one problem of Economics, i.e., maximizing something subject to one or more constraints. And the department acquitted itself reasonably well in this onerous task as testified by the moderately good average success rate of the students qualifying in Economics over the years. The countless number of graduates in Economics produced by the department
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over the years may arguably be reckoned as ‘pedestrian’ in formal academic scores, but in terms of their responsiveness to societal and public issues acquired by virtue of their association with the teachers of high caliber and broad outlook, Economics students of this college have made a mark in all walks of life. Opportunity>> Only a small fraction of student intake Capacity of the department is being utilised as only a handful number of students are showing their eagerness to take admission to this department, it is a general trend in the state, in fact baring a few colleges situated in and the capital city, most of the colleges are facing same problem, a host of factor is acting behind this problem, if this problems are removed greater number of students can easily be absorbed and underutilised part of the infrastructure could be utilised in a more efficient manner. Increase in the number of students would encourage the teachers to exert themselves further. General trend of academic results is not unsatisfactory, in fact it could have been more spectacular if they do better in their pass (subsidiary subjects), this is not in the grip of the department. In the subject matter of Economics, there is a popular theory known as “small is beautiful.” In near future the department would do still better since being a small department, we could take personal intimate care of our students.
Challenge >> The greatest challenge before the department and the college authority is to convince local people about the future of a students studying Economics. Here a section of student and guardian apprehends a lesser opportunity since the largest potential-employment lies with the school services do not have enough scope for the pass outs of Economics since the subject is taught from the lower level. Therefore a large number of shifting from the subject is taking place. Schools are also not providing any clear picture of the potentiality of the subject through proper counseling, rather are generating some elements of fear-psychosis among the parents and students about the difficulties that they may face with the subject.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Electronics
1. Name of the Department: ELECTRONICS 2. Year of Establishment: 1999 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG (B.Sc. Honours & General) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NONE 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : UG (Annual) 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NONE 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : NONE 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : NONE 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors *** - Associate Professors *** - Asst. Professors 2 2 CWTT (Contractual - 2 Whole Time Teacher) Part Time Teacher - 1 ***Posts are on promotion as per UGC norms 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Kalpana Das M.Sc Assistant Electronics 15 Years NIL (Physics), Professor PhD Durjoy Roy M.Sc. Assistant Microprocessor 10 Years NIL (Electronics) Professor Anirban M.Sc. Contractual IC Fabrication 10 years NIL Bhattacharya (Electronics) Full Time Lecturer
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Saptarshika M.Sc. Contractual Optics 10 years NIL Das (Electronics) Full Time Lecturer Atanu Ghosh M.Sc. Part-Time Microprocessor 6 years NIL (Electronics) Teacher
11. List of senior visiting faculty: NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 15% Approx 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Programme: B.Sc (Hons): 5:1 B.Sc (Gen): 3.2:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Technical Staff (Laboratory Attendant): Sanctioned : 01 Filled: 01 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG: PhD: 01 PG: 04 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NONE 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NONE 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NONE
19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : NONE ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) NONE ∗ Monographs: NONE ∗ Chapter in Books: NONE ∗ Books Edited : NONE ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: NONE ∗ Citation Index : NONE ∗ SNIP: NONE ∗ SJR: NONE ∗ Impact factor : NONE ∗ h-index : NONE 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NONE
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21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….: NONE 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: 0% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies : 0% 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: NONE 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: NONE 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: NONE b) International: NONE 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
B.Sc (Honours) 22 19 8 4 100% B.Sc (General) 15 11 5 0 82% *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
B.Sc (Honours) 96% 4% 0% B.Sc (General) 100% 0% 0%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? NET: 06 29. Student progression: Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 85% PG to M.Phil. 0% PG to Ph.D. 0% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 0% Employed • Campus selection 0% • Other than campus recruitment 80% Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 10% 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
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a) Library: Shared Facility of Central Library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: NONE c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 01 d) Laboratories: One Laboratory 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: From UGC: DATA NOT AVAILABLE From College : DATA NOT AVAILABLE 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: NONE 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: • Lecture & Interactive Class • Group Discussion among students. • Questioning and answer method • Unit Tests • Assignments 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: NONE 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: • STRENGTH: o Strong Student-Teacher interaction, o Healthy Student-Teacher Ratio, o Good Cohesion among the students, o Competent Faculty & Diversified Fields of Interests • WEAKNESS: Preferences for technical education forces front rankers not to join general sciences and in addition students coming to general sciences are mostly economically unsound. • OPPORTUNITIES: In addition to teaching regular courses, students are encouraged to take higher studies. • CHALLAENGES : Keeping students focused for taking up higher studies. • FUTURE PLANS: o To improve infrastructure.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Chemistry
1. Name of the department: Department of Chemistry, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Kantalpara, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, Pin-743165. 2. Year of Establishment: 1950-Intermediate Science (I.Sc.); 1957-B. Sc. Pass Course; 1967- B. Sc. Hons. (in Chemistry) Course. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): Programme Level Of Study Chemistry Undergraduate Honours Chemistry Do General
N.B.: Unchanged for the period from 2010-2015. 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Not Applicable 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Annual /Honours Honours: Annual Year Theory Practical 1st (PART- 150 50 I) 2nd (PART- 150 50 II) 3rd (PART- 200 200 III) General: Annual Year Theory Practical 1st (PART- 100 -- I) 2nd (PART- 100 100 II) 3rd (PART- 75 25 III)
N.B.: Unchanged for the period from 2010-2015. 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: (i) Some Units of PART-I Syllabus of Microbiology Honours Course; (ii) Chemistry General Course of PART-I & II Syllabus of Physics(Hons.), Botany(Hons.), Mathematics(Hons.), Zoology(Hons.) and Microbiology(Hons.) Courses. N.B.: Unchanged for the period from 2010-2015.
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7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : Not Applicable 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Not Applicable 9. Number of Teaching posts : Total sanctioned post (including Associate & Assistant Professor) = 07 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 11 12 13 14 15 Nature of post Sanctione Filled Filled Filled Filled Filled d Professor ------Associate 02 03 04 04 04 Professor Assistant 05 04 03 03 03 Professor 07 07 07 07 07 07 TOTAL =
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,): (i) DR. BHASWATI GHOSH, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Associate Professor Bio-Chemistry 15 Nil 2011-12 DO DO 16 DO 2012-13 DO DO 17 DO 2013-14 DO DO 18 DO 2014-15 DO DO 19 DO
(ii) DR. RATNA DATTA, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Associate Professor Organic 13 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 DO DO 14 DO 2012-13 DO DO 15 DO 2013-14 DO DO 16 DO 2014-15 DO DO 17 DO
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(iii) DR. GOPA NANDI, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Assistant Professor Organic 12 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 Associate Professor DO 13 DO 2012-13 DO DO 14 DO 2013-14 DO DO 15 DO 2014-15 DO DO 16 DO
(iv) DR. SEIKH HANNAN MANDAL, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Assistant Professor Physical 10 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 Assistant Professor DO 11 DO 2012-13 Associate Professor DO 12 DO 2013-14 DO DO 13 DO 2014-15 DO DO 14 DO
(v) DR. SOMA SEN, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Assistant Professor Inorganic 03 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 DO DO 04 DO 2012-13 DO DO 05 DO 2013-14 DO DO 06 DO 2014-15 DO DO 07 DO
(vi) DR. DEBOLINA MITRA, Ph. D. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years
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2010-11 Assistant Professor Physical 02 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 DO DO 03 DO 2012-13 DO DO 04 DO 2013-14 DO DO 05 DO 2014-15 DO DO 06 DO
(vii) Mr. CHINMOY BISWAS, M. Sc. ACADEM DESIGNATION SPECIALIZATION No. of YEARS of No. of Ph.D. IC YEAR EXPERIENCE Students guided in last 4 years 2010-11 Assistant Professor Inorganic 02 Nil Chemistry 2011-12 DO DO 03 DO 2012-13 DO DO 04 DO 2013-14 DO DO 05 DO 2014-15 DO DO 06 DO
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: Not applicable 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Programme Student : Student : Student : Student : Student : Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Chemistry 99 : 7 65 : 7 63 : 7 61 : 7 82 : 7 Honours Chemistry 392 : 7 698 : 7 381 : 7 591 : 7 385 : 7 General OVERALL 491 : 7 763 : 7 444 : 7 652 : 7 467 : 7 PROGRAMME
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff (sanctioned and filled) : 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Nature of Sanc- Filled Sanc- Filled Sanc Fille San Fille Sanc Fille post tione tione - d c- d - d d d tion tion tion ed ed ed Technical 06 02 06 02 06 01 06 01 06 02
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Staff (skille (skille (skill (skill (skill d) d) ed) ed) ed)
Administrativ e Staff 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Fixed Paid (College) 00 00 00 00 01 01 01 01 01 01
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./ D.Litt/ Ph.D./ M.Phil./PG.:
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Qualific No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of ation Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers D. Sc. ------D. Litt. ------Ph. D. 06 06 06 06 06 PG. 01 01 01 01 01
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications: a) Number of Publications per faculty (i) DR. BHASWATI GHOSH, Ph. D. N.B.: No Publication during the Period from 2010 to 2015. (ii) DR. RATNA DATTA, Ph. D. N.B.: No Publication during the Period from 2010 to 2015. (iii) DR. GOPA NANDI, Ph. D. N.B.: No Publication during the Period from 2010 to 2015. (iv) DR. SEIKH HANNAN MANDAL, Ph. D. ACADEM In In Mon Chapt Boo Book Citat SNI SJR Impac h- IC YEAR National/ Inter- o- er in ks s ion P t inde Internation nationa grap Books Edit with Inde Facto x al Peer l hs ed ISBN x r Review Databa / Journals. se ISSN Nos. 2010-11 00 ------
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2011-12 02 ------2012-13 00 ------2013-14 01 ------2014-15 01 ------TOTAL = 04
(v) DR. SOMA SEN, Ph. D. N.B.: No Publication during the Period from 2010 to 2015. (vi) DR. DEBOLINA MITRA, Ph. D. ACADEM In In Mono Chapte Books Books Ci SNI SJR Impac h IC YEAR National/ Inter- - r in Edite with ta P t - Internation nationa graph Books d ISBN/ tio Facto i al Peer l s ISSN n r n Review Databa Nos. In d Journals. se de e x x 2010-11 00 ------2011-12 00 ------01 ------2012-13 00 ------2013-14 00 ------2014-15 00 ------TOTAL = 01 (vii) Mr. CHINMOY BISWAS, M. Sc. N.B.: No Publication during the Period from 2010 to 2015. 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Not Applicable 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees, b) International Committees, c) Editorial Boards…. Membership in Teacher’s Name National Committee ---- International Committee ---- Editorial Board ----
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N.B.: No Membership in National/ International/Editorial Board during the Period from 2010 to 2015. 22. Student projects: Nil a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil. 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Sl. Name of Eminent Designation Year Broad Area of No Academicians & Lecture . Scientists/ Visitors to the Delivered Department 1. Dr. Shamik Chakraborty Post Doctoral Research Fellow 2010 SPECTROSCOPY Chemical Resources Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. N.B.: No such Eminent Academicians and Scientists / Visitors to the Department during the Period from 2010 to 2015.
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: Nil. a) National b) International
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Year Applications Selected Enrolled Pass % Remarks Course/programme received *M *F (**) (refer question no. 4)
2010 - 300 (approx.) 42 32 10 83 % Undergraduate 11 (Honours Course) 2011 - 300 (approx.) 30 25 05 91.7 % 12 2012 - 300 (approx.) 32 26 06 100 % 13 2013 - 300 (approx.) 42 35 07 92 % 14 2014 - 350 (approx.) 67 52 15 60% 15
*M=Male; F=Female ** The figures under this column is with respect to the numbers of students appeared in PART-
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III Examination. 27. Diversity of Students: Name of the % of students from % of students % of students Course the same state from other States from abroad Under graduate 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? Not Applicable
29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 50%(on average) PG to M.Phil. Not applicable PG to Ph.D. Not applicable Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Not applicable Employed Nil • Campus selection No formal record is • Other than campus recruitment maintained
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library:
Types of No. of Books No. of Books Remarks Library for Honours for General Students Students Central 01 01 Issued only for 15 days Departmental 02 --- Issued only for 15 days. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Not Applicable. c) Class rooms with ICT facility : There exists in the college premises a non-profit professional Information Communication Technology (ICT) training centre, called R. B. C. College Computer Centre, with state-of-art computer laboratories and experienced resource persons that is accessible to our students if needed. Since there is no departmental ICT facility as such, we are planning to have a classroom with ICT facility very soon. d) Laboratories: There are five different chemical laboratories of 350 to 400 sq. feet (approx.) each and one instrumental laboratories around 250 sq. feet (approx.). Details are stated below:
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Sl. Name Remarks No. 1. LAB.-I Allotted for conducting Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Practical classes for Honours Course. 2. LAB.-II Allotted for conducting Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Practical classes for General Course. 3. LAB.- Allotted for conducting Physical and Analytical Chemistry Practical III classes for Honours Course. 4. LAB.- Allotted for conducting Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Practical IV classes for General Course. 5. LAB.-V Allotted for conducting Instrument based Physical Chemistry Practical classes for Honours Course.
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: The number of SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Financially Challenged/Physically Handicapped students received financial assistance from UGC merged scheme of 11 th Plan from the Department of Chemistry during the Period from the year 2010 to 2015 : STREAM 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 CHEMISTRY(Honours) 00 02 10 02 00 00 CHEMISTRY(General) 11 15 33 12 00 00
32. Details on student enrichment programmers (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: Department has arranged the following student enrichment programmes: (i) Organization of special lectures/seminar by eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors as mentioned in item no. 24 above, (ii) Organization of departmental seminars by the staff and the students. (a) Special Lectures :
ACADEMIC DATE SPEAKER TOPIC SESSION JULY, 2014 May 05, 2015 DR. SANJIB KR. SAHA Fundamentals of Quantum TO Mechanics and its applications. JUNE, 2015
(b) Seminars and Workshops :
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ACADEMIC DATE SPEAKER TOPIC SESSION a) Dec. 22, a) Students (1 st yr., 2 nd yr. & a) Life & Works of Acharya Prafulla rd th 2010 3 Yr.) of Chemistry Chandra Roy (To celebrate 150 Birth Centenary). Honours 1. Tathagata Saha 2. Subrata Sur JULY, 3. Jayshree Mukherjee 2010 4. Sourav Mal TO 5. Suman Dey JUNE, b) Dec. 24, b) Dr. Samik Chakraborty b) Spectroscopic Studies of 2010 Conventional and Non- 2011 conventional H-bonding and aromatic Substitution Reaction Mechanism. a) Sept. 23, a) Dr. Sanjib Kr. Saha a) Basics of Polymer Chemistry and JULY, 2011 Its Application 2011 b) Dec. 17, b) Dr. Ratna Datta b) Basic Principles and Applications TO 2011 of UV & IR Spectroscopy JUNE, 2012
(b) Seminars and Workshops :
ACADEMIC DATE SPEAKER TOPIC SESSION JULY, 2013 Feb. 12, 2014 a) Silpa Roy, Amit Poster Presentation in National Seminar TO Baidya, Goutam on Food Security & Genetically JUNE, 2014 Panday, & Priyanka Modified Crops in Celebration of Kumari Sah [ 2 nd & National Science Day(2013) : 3rd Yr. Students of Chemistry a) Topic of Poster: “Life at Molecular Honours]. Level”. b) Debasis Roy, b) Topic of Poster: “DNA Technology & Milan Ghosh, & Md. Genetic Engineering”. Anish [ 2 nd & 3 rd Yr. Students of Chemistry Honours].
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a) Chandan Neogi Lectures Delivered to “Celebrate the JULY, 2014 May 15, 2015 b) Supriya Saha International Year of Light and Light TO c) Mohitosh Biswas based Technology (2015)”: JUNE, 2015 d) Dipankar Das a) Photochemical Reaction nd rd [ 2 & 3 Yr. b) Life of C. V. Raman Students of c) Photosynthesis Chemistry Honours]. d) Raman Effect (c) Field Work :
ACADEMIC DATE SPEAKER TOPIC SESSION JULY, 2014 Jan. 23--25, Sanjukta Yadav, & Deep Participated in Science fair TO 2015 Ghosh [ 2 nd Yr. Students Organized by Naihati Juvenile JUNE, 2015 of Chemistry Honours]. Association.
Topic of Poster: Chemistry of Neurotransmitter and its role in Human body.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Nature of Methodology Adopted Class Theoretical Usual Lecture Method, Inductive Method, Deductive Method, Heuristic Method. Practical Demonstration Method and Performance by the Student.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities Some of our Departmental Staff are members and actively involved in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) through the National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) Unit-I & II of our college. It is worthy to mention below the names of them.
Name of the Teacher Designation Member of N.S.S. Unit Dr Ratna Datta Associate Professor I Prof. Chinmoy Biswas Assistant Professor I Dr. Soma Sen Assistant Professor II Dr. Debolina Mitra Assistant Professor II Dr. Seikh Hannan Associate Professor Chairman,
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Mandal R.B.C. College Employees Cooperative Credit Societies Ltd.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans A. STRENGTH: 1. Curricular Aspect: i) Curriculum Content of both the Honors and General Course is very good and is not only of National Standard but also of International Standard as some of our students are doing higher education in science/Technology. ii)The Board of Studies of Chemistry of West Bengal State University,Barasat has updated the theoretical and the Practical Curriculum of both the Honours and General Courses in the year of 2011` since the functioning of the University is in the year of 2008.
2. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation : i) Students are admitted in Honors Courses through the publication of a merit list followed by Counseling, but in General course this is done through first- come first-serve basis subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. ii) Teachers are able to complete both the Theoretical and Practical of Hons. and General syllabus in due time. iii) The diverse needs of both the Hons. and Gen. degree course students are Catered by the Teachers through the individual interaction whenever possible. iv) Teachers provide the syllabus at the onset of both the Hons. and the General Course(PART- I/PART-II/PART-III). v) The methods of teaching that is usually followed, is Lecture method, Inductive/ Deductive method, Heuristic method and Demonstration method. Students’ constructive interaction in the classroom is always encouraged. Sometimes printed course materials are also provided to the students. vi) Teachers sometimes take remedial classes as proposed in the UGC merged scheme. vii) Attendance of the students in the Honours course is good and regular. viii) The academic careers of the existing teachers are good and they are encouraged to participate in the Orientation / Refresher Courses in order to upgrade their knowledge and quality of teaching. It is ultimately the teachers’ innovation to execute instructional material to the students and the students’ curiosity to know the unknown that makes the Teaching- Learning Process meaningful. ix) Teachers take class tests after consultation with the students. However, it is mandatory for a student to sit for the Selection Test Examination that is meant for qualification to take on the University PART-I/II/III Examination. The performances in these examinations are satisfactory. x) The ratio of the number of students passed the University Exam. To that appeared at is pretty high for both the Honours and General Courses. Xi) It is selected as one of the Centre for conducting Part-I and Part-II Practical Examination of West Bengal State University, Barasat since 2008. And is serving this duty very successfully without any complain. Xii) It is worthy to note that departmental teachers provide instructional material to the
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students whenever needed. University question papers are solved in the classroom to make the students aware of the style of answering the question. Teachers also conduct selection test examination for practical classes of Honours course so that the students can feel psychologically more comfortable in the University Examination Centre. These are the things best practiced in the Department. 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension : (i) DR. BHASWATI GHOSH, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 ------
(ii) DR. RATNA DATTA, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 ------
(iii) DR. GOPA NANDI, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 ------
(iv) DR. SEIKH HANNAN MANDAL, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 04 02 P.G. Course 2011 - 12 03 02 P.G. Course 2012 - 13 00 02 P.G. Course 2013 - 14 02 02 P.G. Course 2014 - 15 00 02 P.G. Course
(v) DR. SOMA SEN, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 ------
(vi) DR. DEBOLINA MITRA, Ph. D. ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 00 ----- 2014 - 15 01 01 P.G. Course
(vii) Mr. CHINMOY BISWAS, M. Sc.
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ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTED as GUEST REMARK YEAR SEMINAR/SYMP. etc. FACULTY 2010 - 11 01 00 -----
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources : i) Department has 02 Theoretical Class-room, 04 Laboratories, 01 Instrument Room, 01 Chemical Balance, and 01 Store Room. That is, departmental space is sufficient for running Honours and General Course. ii) The department has its own staff room. Iii) The department has its own store room for the laboratory chemicals and glassware. iv) Infrastructure and Learning resources are maintained and developed by the Grants from the college authority, UGC, State Government and by the departmental contingency originated from the University Examination Centre Fees. v) A Departmental Library is maintained by the teaching staff and is accessible only to the Honours students. vi) Department has its own Overhead Projector (01), Computer based Power Point Projector (01), Desktop Computer (o1), Laptop Computer (01) and also Internet Facilities. Now-a-days, these are also very good teaching aid for undergraduate student.
5. Student Support and Progression : i) At the very onset while collecting the Admission Forms, the students are provided with the college Prospectus which contains the updated relevant information about the college since its inception, viz., the Rules and Regulations of the College, Department-wise list of Teachers, list of Awards and prizes for the students’ noteworthy performance in the University Examinations, existence of Students’ Welfare Fund, Subject combinations and allotment of marks, a resume of Academic calendar, category-wise availability of number of seats in each stream and Fees structure, etc. ii) Some of our Departmental faculty members being also the members of National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) team of our college, encourage the departmental students to participate in the N.S.S. activities. iii) The Dept. of Chemistry arranges remedial classes for the students. Iv) Some of our students qualified in the JEST and now carrying on advanced studies. v) The Department organizes guardians’ meeting to strengthen Parent-Teacher relationship. The response on the side of the Guardians is very good. vi) The Teachers provide study materials for the benefit of the students whenever needed.
6. Governance and Leadership : i) The Head of the Department (HOD) is selected from the Teaching Staff by the College Governing Body (G.B.) by rotation in every three years as per seniority. ii) The coordination of the HOD, Teaching Staff, Non-teaching Staff of the Department and the Principal of our College is very strong resulting in the progress of the Department. iii) The Department has formed Sub-committees for its systematic functioning.
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iv) The utilization of the College Grants, UGC special Grants, and Departmental Contingency is fruitfully done under the supervision of HOD. AS a result, the Department is running smoothly with the cordial relation among the Teaching Staff, Non-teaching Staff and the students. v) The HOD recommends to the Principal for the economically poor students of the Department for Stipend or for the assistance from Students’ Benevolent Fund of the college. vi) The HOD also encourages the teaching staff to pursue research, to perform University duties, to attend refresher/orientation course organized by the Academic Staff College, to participate in Seminar/Symposium/Workshop etc. vii) The management of the Department as Centre for University Practical Examinations is under the highlevel Supervision of HOD and other Teaching and Non-teaching Staff.
7. Innovative Practices : i) The Department Makes arrangement of the guardians’ meeting to discuss the progress of their wards. ii) The Department sometimes makes arrangement of the seminar where students deliver talks on various topics related to Chemistry. iii) The Department issues books from its Library on the long term basis to economically poor but meritorious students of Chemistry Honours. iv) Stock check up of Chemistry Laboratory Store is done under the supervision of HOD.
B. WEAKNESS : 1. Curricular Aspect: i) Being affiliated to West Bengal State University, Barasat, the College has limited scope for improving the curriculum designed by the University. ii) There is no formal scope of studying multidisciplinary course as such. iii) There is no scope of open learning in the colleges through distant education.
2. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation : i) The number of Non-teaching and Technical Staff in the Department like Chemistry is very low (Permanent-o1, Contractual-01 and Store Keeper-nil). The situation is extremely bad. ii) The attendance of particularly the students of General Course is not only irregular but also very bad. iii) It is not possible to take sufficient number class-tests owing to hurry of completion of syllabus in time. iv) It is not possible to reach the desired level of individual interaction due to the huge bulk of students in the General Degree Course. iv) The number of quality students ultimately continue for Honours Course is low due to the socio-economic profile of the locality. As a result, the number of students securing ≥ 60 % marks in the University Examinations are not so good as such in spite of the whole hearted effort of the Department.
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3. Research, Consultancy and Extension : i) It is hard to find time for execution of Research, Consultancy and Extension activities to the desired extent of desired proficiency after spending time in Teaching, Evaluation, and other academic and administrative duties of the College and the University. In spite of this fact some of our faculty members are keeping in touch with such activities.
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources : i) The condition of Theoretical classrooms, namely, Chair, Table, Benches, Blackboard etc. is bad. ii) The Laboratories are shared by the other two colleges, namely, Rishi Bankim Chandra College for women (Morning), and Rishi Bankim Chandra Evening College, and the Department of Microbiology of our College. As a result, it is not even possible to place more than one almirah containing books of Departmental Library. iii) The condition of Store for Laboratory Chemicals/ Glassware / Instruments etc. is very small as it is in the same room shared by the other two Colleges in the same premises and prepared by temporary partition. The stock of the Laboratory Store is not so good due to lack of space. iv) The Department has no room meant for Computer based Teaching facilities.
5. Student Support and Progression : i) The commencement of remedial classes and guardians’ meeting is relatively less as required. This due to the huge load of both the Theoretical and the Practical Classes for completing the prescribed Syllabus in time. ii) There is no scope of formal guidance to the Undergraduate Students willing to move for higher studies. iii) There is no Departmental Almni Association at present.
6. Governance and Leadership : i) In spite of the lack of Nonteaching Staff for a long time, the filling of these vacant positions is still awaited. This results in the formation of nontrivial pressure on the existing staff while addressing large number of students in the Practical Classes. ii) There is no Store keeper in the Chemistry Laboratory for the last 3 years. iii) There is less Financial freedom of the HOD regarding purchase related matter. iv) There is no mechanism of checking the efficiency of the Nonteaching Staff. v) There is no mechanism to ensure more than 80 % attendance in the class for the students of both the Honours and General Degree Course. vi) Although there exists Rules and Regulations regarding Filling up Forms for appearing at the University Examinations, the College/Department cannot implement them for various external pressures. vii) There is no mechanism for checking the work efficiency of Subcommittee members and the conveners. viii) Issue of books from the college Central Library to the students of Honours subjects, e.g., Chemistry, is insufficient in number and the students of Honours and General Course of PART- I/II/III do not get Library Card in time.
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7. Innovative Practices : i) The scope of frequent organization of Departmental Seminars is limited due to the load of completion of Syllabus of both the Honours and the General Course. ii) There is no Departmental wall-Magazine or Bulletin on Chemical Sciences. iii) There is no scope of Departmental Educational Tour or Industrial visit. iv) Stock check up of Chemistry Laboratory Store is irregular due to lack of required number of Non-teaching Staff.
C. OPPURTUNITIES : 1. Curricular Aspect: i) It will be worthwhile to introduce multidisciplinary Project Works for the students of both the Honours and the General Course. This will equipped them more in the job market. ii) Programme for Industrial visit for Honours students may be arranged. iii) There is a scope of Open Learning in the colleges through distant education.
2. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation : i) There is a huge opportunity to prepare student-centric syllabus based Instructional Materials. ii) It will be worthwhile to prepare a information Communication Technology (ICT) based classroom. iii) In order to nurture leadership among the students Departmental wall-magazine/Bulletin may be published. iv) The Department of Chemistry has the opportunity to conduct Educational Tour/ Industrial visit. v) The Departmental Almni Association will facilitate interaction of our Current Students with the Ex-Students in different spheres of life. Hence, Alumni Association may be formed. vi) There is an opportunity to take Part-III Practical Examination Centre for the students of Chemistry Honours Course under West Bengal State University, Barasat. vii) The Department is aware of increasing the number of First Class from the department and hence planning to organize remedial classes only for the Honours and General Course.
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension : i) There is some opportunity to carry out UGC/DST sponsored Minor/ Major Research Project. ii) There is a scope of counseling the current students regarding their motivation in further studies. iii) There is a scope of membership in the professional bodies for the enhancement of dynamic activities of the Teaching Staff.
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources : i) The Department has the opportunity to utilize properly its large space provided the Department of Microbiology, R. B. C. College for women and R. B. C. Evening College are shifted to their allotted space.
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ii) Expansion of Departmental Library and to increase its accessibility to the students. iii) To provide ICT based Instructional facilities.
5. Student Support and Progression : i) To restructure and reduce the volume of the College Prospectus in a more systematic manner. ii) To take necessary step to increase the number of Awards for the creditable performance of the students of the Department. iii) To provide more study materials/ to increase more individual interaction/ to arrange counseling and guidance for encouraging them in future studies.
6. Governance and Leadership : i) The regular performance of the subcommittees of the Department. ii) If required number of Non-teaching Staff if provided, then every opportunity to increase the performance of the Department.
7. Innovative Practices : i) Celebration of Birth days of eminent chemists. ii) To hence the relation with the Industry.
D. CHALLENGES : i) To increase the attendance in the class of the Honours and General students. ii) To overcome the difficulties in running both the Honours and General Chemistry Practical classes caused by the lack of sufficient number of Non-teaching Staff. iii) To motivate the students for doing well in the Examinations of West Bengal State University, Barasat, as most of the students are from economically poor background and sometimes first generation learners. iv) To motivate the students of both Honours and General Courses in doing Tutorial/Remedial classes. v) To maintain the Chemistry Laboratory Store properly in addition to the daily teaching load. vi) To issue at least one book to all the students of Chemistry Honours. vii) To buy sufficient numbers of Glassware and Instrument so that the Department can provide the required set of them for an Experiment to perform for each student.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Mathematics
• Name of the department: Department of Mathematics, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Kanthalpara, Naihati, North 24 parganas, West Bengal-743165. • Year of Establishment: 1947 - as a subject for Intermediate Arts (IA), 1950 – Intermediate Science, 1957 – Pass Course in BA & BSc, 1960 - Hons. (In Mathematics)
• Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): Programme Level of Study Mathematics Undergraduate Honours Mathematics General Undergraduate
• Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Business Mathematics(B. Com) • Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Annual MTMA 3 YEARS COURSE 800 MARKS Year Theory Practical B. Sc. MTMA PART-I 200 0 B. Sc. MTMA PART-II 200 0 B. Sc. MTMA PART-III 350 50
• Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: I. B. COM PART-II (BUSINESS MATHEMATICS) II. Mathematics general course of part-I and part-II syllebus of a) physics(Hons), b) Chemistry(Hons), c) Electronics(Hons) d) Computer Science(Major)
MTMA 3 YEARS COURSE 400 MARKS Year Theory Practical B. Sc. MTMG PART-I 100 0 B. Sc. MTMG PART-II 200 0 B. Sc. MTMG PART-III 100 0
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• Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : Not Applicable • Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : Not Applicable • Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors 03(By CAS)(one retd. On 31/10/2013) Asst. Professors 5 01
• Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specializati No. of No. of on Years of Ph.D. Experien Stude ce nts guide d for the last 4 years Dr. G. Roy M. Sc. Ph.D. Associate Solid 28 years Nil Professor & Mechanics Head Dr. T. K. Chakraborty M. Sc. Ph. D. Associate Real 22 Nil Professor Analysis years(ap p) Dr. G. C. Ghosh M. Sc. Ph. D. Assistant Adv. 10 years Nil Professor Geometry
• List of senior visiting faculty: Nil • Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty :Not Applicable. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): For the session 2014-15 DETAILS ENROLLMENT IN THE SESSION 2014-15
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1ST 1ST 2ND 2ND 3RD 3RD TOTAL MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MTMA 31 8 9 5 14 4 71
Programme Student:Teacher Mathematics Honours 71:3 Mathematics General 504:3(approximately) Overall Programme 575:3(approx)
• Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: • Qualifications of teaching faculty with D. Sc/ D. Lit. / Ph. D/ M. Phil/PG. : Qualification No. of Teachers Ph. D. 03 M. Phil. 01
• Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil • Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received :Nil • Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Nil
• Publications: List of Publication Faculty-wise a). Ms. M. Bhattacharyya: Nil b). Dr. G. Roy: 1. “ Thermoelasti wave propagation in Temperature-rate dependent elastic half-space ”, National Acad. Sci. Allahabad, Vol 61, Sec A, 1991. 2. “Temperature-rate dependent magneto-Thermoelastic wares in a finitely conducting elastic half psace”, Computers Math. App. Vol 19, No. 5, pp85-93, Printed in Great Britain, 1990. 3. “The coupled magnetothermo elastic problem in elastic half space with two relaxation times”, Lett. Appl. Egg. Sc. (International Jr. Engg. Sc.) Vol 23, No. 9 pp. 975-986, Printed in Great Britain, 1985. 4. “ A coupled magneto-thermo-elatic problem in a perfectly conducting elastic half space with thermal relaxasion”, Int. Jour. Of Math. & Math. Sc. , Univ. of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, U. S. A. Vol 13 #3, 1990. 5. “Radially symmetric temperature rate dependent thermoelastic wave propagation in an infinitely extended thin plate containing a circular hole”, Int. Jour. Of Engg. Sci. Vol. 27No. 3,
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pp251-259, 1989. 6. “Spherically symmetric thermoelastic waves in a temperature-rate dependent medium with a spherical cavity”, Comp. Math. Appl. Vol. 20, No. 11, pp1-12. 1990. 7. “On spherically symmetric temperature-rate dependent thermoelastic wave propagation”, Jour. Math. Phy. Sc. Vol 24, No. 4, 1990. 8.”Magneto-Thermoelastic interactions in temperature rate dependent solid due to heat sources”, National Acd. Sc. India, Sec A, Vol. 60, 1990. c) Dr. T. K. Chakraborty 1.”A wide Vitali Covering Theorem”, Ranchi Univ. Math. Jour. Vol. 16(1985) 2. “Topological Vitali Measure spaces”, Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society Volume 32 No. 2, Oct. 1985 3. “Separated sets and density topology in Topological Vitali Measure spaces”, Indian Jour. Of Math. Vol. 32. No. 3, 1990. d) Dr. G. C. Ghosh( Total Cited 120 as on 05/09/2013) 1. “Certain curvature restrictions on a quasi Einstein manifold”, Publ. Math. Debrecen, 69(no.1-2)209-217. 2. “On quasi Einstein manifolds”, Period. Math. Hungar, 48 No. 1-2, 223-231. 3. “On conformally flat special quasi Einstein manifolds”, Publ. Math. Debrecen, 66 No. 1-2, 129-136 4. “On quasi Einstein and special quasi Einstein manifolds”, ICMA-2004, 178-191. 5. “On generalized quasi Einstein manifolds”, Kyungpook Math. Jour. 44 No. 4, 607-615. 6. “Some global properties of generalized quasi-Einstein manifolds” Ganita, 56 no.1 65-70. 7. “On weakly concircular Ricci symmetric manifolds”, South East Assian J. of Math. Math. Sci. 3 no.2 9-15. 8. “On quasi Einstein manifolds II”, Bull. Calcutta Math. Soc. 96 no. 2, 135-138. 9. “On Lorentzian para-Sasakian manifolds”, Kuwait Jour. Sci. Engg. 31 No. 2, 1-13. 10. “Some global properties of weakly Ricci symmetric manifolds”, Soochow J. Math. 31 No. 1, 83-93 11. “On weakly Ricci symmetric spacetime manifolds”, Rad. Mat., 13 No. 1, 93-101.
• Areas of consultancy and income generated : nil • Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Name Membership in Learn Society Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh 1. Life Member of Calcutta Mathematical Society 2. Life Member of Indian Statistical Institution, Kolkata.
• Student projects : Nil a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
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departmental/programme: not applicable b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: not applicable • Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: First Class second among W. B. S. U. in the year 2011. • List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil • Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding :Nil a) National b) International • Student profile programme/course wise:(as per result committee report of this college) Name of the Session/ No of students Pass out Above 60% Pass percentage Course/programme year Appeared. (refer question no. 4)
Undergraduate 2013 18 07 2 38.89% Mathematics Honours 2012 08 04 2 50% 2011 07 07 1 100% 2010 09 06 0 66.67%
• Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
Ungergraduate 100% Nil Nil
• How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Few pass out student cleared NET/SET also SSC but data has not maintain properly • Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG Data has not maintained PG to M.Phil. n/a PG to Ph.D. n/a Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral n/a Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
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Student progression Against % enrolled Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
• Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library : Central Library with good collection of books, also there is a Departmental Library with sample copy donated by publisher and department teachers. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Nil c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Normal class room d) Laboratories: not enough but run as per course need. • Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: SC/ST students received scholarship as per State Govt. rule also College provides some students for financial aids. • Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts : some time teachers arranged special lecture with demand of the requirement of the students. • Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Conventional class Lecture. • Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Department student participated NSS & N CC Programme • SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: SWOC report to be submitted within a short period.
34. Swoc Analysis of the department and Future plans : A Strength: 1. Curricular aspect The college is under West Bengal State University, Barasat. The syllabi of both pass and honors Course of this university has similarity with that of Calcutta university. Also the standard of the syllabi is at per with other high grade national universities . 2. Teaching –Learning and Evaluation i) Admission in honors course is done strictly on merit basis. General course admission, however depends on the decision of the college authority on year to year basis subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria. ii) The department provides the curriculum content year wise for both honours and general course students within a few days after starting of classes for the respective year. iii) Teachers are very particular in completing the theoretical and practical classes of honors students and theoretical classes for general classes at least thirty days before the final examination scheduled by the university. iv)Teachers try to motivate the admitted students to continue general education as the general tendency of the students is to try for other education even after one year.
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v) A number of remedial classes are taken as per UGC norm. vi) Students are constantly advised not to be absent in their classes excepting in urgent need vii) Academic as well as counseling needs of most of the honors students are catered with utmost care by the teachers of the department. viii) Teachers take extra classes , adjust classes beyond routine to compensate the untaken classes during public holidays. The teachers of the department even adjust extra practical classes for the students who cannot attend normal classes due to genuine cause. ix) Class tests are taken by the respective teachers periodically for the honors students and in few cases for general students. All the students are to take selection tests to be eligible for appearing at the university examination. x) The teachers of the department have been selected by West Bengal College Service Commission . As per norm of UGC they are to participate in orientation courses as well as refresher courses. To the teachers this is an unique opportunity to refresh, update themselves of their subject. Moreover they are trained to adopt different methods for imparting better understanding procedure of the subject to the students. Thus a teacher learns more and gives better understanding to the students. xi) The pass, appeared ratio is reasonably high for both honors and general students. During the last four years a good number of students had secured high first class honors
3. Reserch , consultancy and Extension :
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources :
i) The department has 01 classroom (20 ft x 12 ft ) for honors students and one classroom ( 25ft x 20ft) for general students. One laboratory (10 ft x 10 ft) with 07 computers, one laptop and 07 ten digit calculators cater the need of practical classes of part III honors students ii) Infrastructure and learning resources are maintained and developed by the regular college grant, UGC grant etc iii) A departmental library initiated and maintained by the teachers of the department is very helpful for the honors students
5. Student Support and Progression : i) Updated relevant information about the college, admission procedure, rules and regulations of the college and university, academic calendar etc are provided in the Prospectus of the college which is distributed to the students at nominal cost. ii) The teachers of this dept always motivate the students to join prestigious institutions for higher mobility after being graduated in this college . A number of students during last four years had taken admission for PG course in Kalyani university, Barasat state university and in integrated PhD course in IIT, Kharagpur. iii) Passout students having good academic record are felicitated (not always regularly) to increase the spirit of the existing students
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6. Governance and Leadership i) The HOD is selected by rotation among the teaching staff by the governing body as per seniority. Upto 1/05/2015 Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh acting as HOD then Dr Gargi Roy is leading the department. ii) All the grants ( college , UGC, W. B. S. U. ) sanctioned to the department are properly utilized in consultation with all the teachers of the department and Principal
iii) One of our teaching staff, Dr Tapan Chakraborty is acted as the Burser of the college during 01/02/2013-01/02/2015 and Dr. Gargi Roy acting as Burser of the College at present and thus taking the financial responsibility of the whole college under the instruction of . the Principal iii) Dr Gopal Chandra Ghosh has also taken the responsibility of center secretary of the college and Dr Gargi Ray is acting as the supervisor of the University Examinations at this center iv) Dr. Gopal Chandra Ghosh acting as Nodal officer for preparation of AISHE data uploading v) Dr. Tapan Chakraborty is one of the G. B. Members (2012-2016 )
7. Innovative Practices i) Students are encouraged to give talk on topics of their choice in presence of teachers ii) Guardians’ meeting is called once in a year to inform the extent of academic progress of their wards iii) Students are induced to participate in different programs with teachers, such as felicitation to passout students with good result, to take part in discussion about the life and work of the mathematicians and scientists so that teacher student relation becomes easy and natural
B. Weakness : 1. Curricular Aspect : i) Distribution of syllabi of a few subjects in part 1 and part 2 are not systematic. 2. Teaching –Learning and Evaluation i) There is no Gr D staff in the department ii) At present the dept has 3 teaching staff on substantive post out of 5 sanctioned posts. It is needed to engage guest teachers for smooth running of the dept. until recommendation for Fresh recruitment by W. B. C. S. C. . iii) This is to be admitted that neither the departmental library nor the college library can supply necessary sufficient no of books to both honors and general students in proper time.
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i) There is no net facility in the department. Financial resource being very limited, the college cannot purchase journals which is much needed for carrying out research work. Excepting during summer recession active research work cannot be done.
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources : i) The department needs at least one more class room for honors students and one staff room ( 10 ft x 8 ft) for teachers.
5. Student Support and Progression : i) Academic support to students through remedial classes, supply of suitable text book,study material is not suffient w.r to requirement. ii) Campusing facility( as in Delhi, NCR , Maharashtra and Bangalore) for the outgoing students is not available in the college
6. Governance and Leadership i) There is a tendency of the general as well as honors students to be absent from their classes without genuine cause. There is no mechanism to the department to ensure 80% attendance of students.
7. Innovative Practices i) Classload on teachers does not permit them to give sufficient time to arrange seminar lecture, Students’ talk etc C. Opportunities: i) There is a scope of Open Learning in the colleges through distant education. ii) It will be worthwhile to prepare a information communication Technology(ICT) base classroom. iii) There is a scope of counseling the current students regarding their motivation in further studies
D. Challenges : i) To increase the attendance in the class of the Honours and General course student. ii) To motivate the student to realize the subject matter in batter way to participate different workshop all over India. i) Multidisciplinary project works in association with some nearby engineering colleges or industry may be very helpful. ii) Visit to ISI, Kolkata , S .N Bose Institute of Mathematical sciences at Salt Lake with a few lectures by the resource persons there may be arranged by the department with active help of the college.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Physics
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. Name of the department : PHYSICS Year of Establishment : 1954 Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : UG (Hons. & Gen.) .Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil .Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Annual .Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil .Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil .Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil .Number of Teaching posts: Sanctioned Fulfilled Professors N/A N/A Associate Professors N/A N/A Asst. Professors 7 7
.Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. Etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specializ - No. of No. of ation Years of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Prof. Mahadev M.Sc., B.Ed. Asst. Prof. Electronics 16 Nil Chattopadhyay Dr. Susanta Kumar M.Sc., Ph. D. Asst. Prof. Nuclear 9 Nil Nandi Reaction Dr. Subhrajyoti Biswas M.Sc., Ph. D Asst. Prof. Nuclear 5 Nil Reaction Dr. Enakshi Guru M.Sc.,B.Ed., Asst. Prof. Computer 12 Nil Ph. D Application In Physics Dr. Sarmistha Dhar M.Sc., Ph. D Asst. Prof. Solid State 9 Nil Physics
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Dr. Moitrayee M.Sc., Ph. D Asst. Prof. Atomic and 1 Nil Mukherjee Molecular Physics Dr. Brajagopal Datta M.Sc., Ph. D Asst. Prof. High Energy 12 Nil Physics
11. List of senior visiting faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: Name & Qualification Theory Practical % of Classes
Dr. Prasun Kumar Majumdar, M.Sc. Ph. D. 0 104 7.4 Sanjib Kumar Manna, M.Sc. 50 205 9.84 Swarnakamal Paul, M.Sc. 9 102 4.9
.Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Honours General 7:1 31:1
.Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Lab Sanctioned Filled attendant 4 2 ( Fixed pay )
.Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ Mphil/PG. : Already given in item 10. .Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Nil
.Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Nil
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.Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: N/A
.Publications: ** .a) Publication per faculty .Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students .Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) .Monographs .Chapter in Books .Books Edited .Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers .Citation Index .SNIP .SJR .Impact factor .h-index .Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil .Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. : Nil .Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: Nil b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: .Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil .List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department: Nil
.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : Nil b) International : Nil c) Departmental: i) Lectures delivered by the 3 rd Yr. (Honours) Students of their own choice .Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil *M=Male F=Female
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.Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students % of % of students from the same students from abroad state from other States B.Sc. (Hons. & Gen.) 100 Nil Nil
.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. .Student progression: Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 50 PG to M.Phil. N/A PG to Ph.D. N/A Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral N/A .Campus selection Nil Employed .Other than campus recruitment N/A
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment N/A
.Details of Infrastructural facilities: a) Library : Departmental seminar Library (Approx. 225 books) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Available (Three computers ) c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil d) Laboratories: Separate Laboratories for Honours and General Students. .Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: N/A .Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: Nil .Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Board Work and ppt Presentation. .Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: .SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: a) Effective number of direct teaching days (excluding university and college examinations, vacations, holidays, election duties, etc. ) b) Lack of Laboratory space and lab. Attendants. In addition, same lab (General) is shared by the three colleges. c) Students have a general tendency to get chance in the JEE which is the main cause of poor attendance in the classes, particularly in the theory classes. d) Most of our students come from poor families and engaged in various jobs (for example tuition, part time job, etc. ) to help themselves and their families. e) Limited computer facility for both Honours and General students.
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e) No grant from the college to enrich the Departmental Seminar Library.
**17. Teacher Details of publications Mr. Mahadev Chattopadhyay Dr. Susanta Kumar Nandi Lag variability associated with quasi -periodic oscillation frequency of GRO J1655 -40 during its 2005 and 2010 outbursts. 33rd Meeting of the Astronomical Society of India (ASI),Pune, February 17 -20, 2015. Dr. Subhrajyoti Biswas Contribution of $ \pi$ -$\eta$ mixing to the difference between pp and nn scattering length S. Biswas and P. Roy. Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy, Vol. 81, 169 (2015) ISSN: 0370 -0046
Dr. Enakshi Guru Dr. Sarmistha Dhar Dr. Moitrayee Mukherjee Dr. Brajagopal Datta 1. Broja. G. Dutta, Belloni, T. and Motta, S. “Lag variability associated with quasi periodic oscillations in GX 339 -4 during outbursts” , in Proceeding of 40th COSPAR Scientific Assembly Held 2-10 August 2014, in Moscow, Russia, 2014cosp...40E.764D.
2. Broja G. Dutta, P. S. Pal, S. K. Chakrabarti, “Lag variability of GRS 1915+105 during Plateau States” , in Recent Trends in the Study of Compact Objects (RETCO-II): Theory and Observation ASI Conference Series, 2015 (accepted, in press).
3. Broja G. Dutta, S. K. Chakrabarti, “Inclination effects and time variability properties of black hole transients” , in Proceeding of Fourteenth Marcel Grossmann Meeting, Rome, Italy at University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy, July 12-18, 2015.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Botany
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department : BOTANY 2. Year of Establishment : 1952 – Intermediate Science (Biology), 1957 – B.Sc. Pass Course (BOTG), 1980-81 – B. Sc. (Honours) in Botany (BOTA) 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NIL 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : ANNUAL 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : NIL 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors NIL NIL Associate Professors Asst. Professors 7 4
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualificatio Designatio Specializati No. of No. of Ph.D. n n on Years of Students guided Experien for the last 4 ce years DALI CHANDRA M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Taxonomy & 32 NIL Professor Ecology of Retired Angiosperm on s 31.03.20 11. SANKAR KUMAR M.Sc. Associate Taxonomy & 38 NIL SAHOO Professor Ecology of Retired Angiosperm on s 31.12.20 14. TRAYEE BISWAS M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Cell Biology, 9 NIL Professor Molecular Genetics &
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Plant Tissue Culture AVINASH M.Sc. , Ph.D. Assistant Phycology & 5.5 NIL MUNDHRA Professor Taxonomy of Angiosperm s TAPAS KUMAR M.Sc. , Ph.D. Assistant Microbiolog 14.5 NIL CHAKRABORTY Professor y GARGI M.Sc. , Ph.D. Assistant Cell Biology, 1 NIL BHATTACHARAY Professor Molecular A Genetics & Plant Tissue Culture SAIKAT DAS M.Sc. Contractu Applied 6 NIL al Whole Mycology & Time Molecular Teacher Plant Pathology KRISHNA M.Sc. , Ph.D. Guest Mycology Permane NIL CHAKRABORTY Lecturer and Plant nt Pathology faculty: 28 years (1982- 2008) & Guest Lecturer: 1 year (2012 onwards) PRABAL DAS M.Sc. Guest Plant 1.5 NIL Lecturer Physiology, (2011- Biochemistr 12) y and Molecular Biology RABINDRA NATH M.Sc. , Ph.D. Guest Microbiolog Permane NIL MUKHERJEE Lecturer y nt faculty: 35 years (1968- 2004) & Guest Lecturer:
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1 year (2014 onwards)
11. List of senior visiting faculty: NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty :
Session % of lectures % of practical class delivered (per handled week) (per week) Dr. Krishna 2012-13 4.3 (3/ 70) - Chakraborty 2013-14 3.1 % (2 / 65) - 2012-13 8.5 (6/ 70) 9.2 (6/ 65) Prabal Das 2013-14 4.6 (3/ 65) 10 (6/ 60) Dr. R.N. Mukherjee 2014-15 9.23 (6/65) -
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (Programme wise): Programme: UG 2014-15: BOTA- 12.2:1 (61/5); BOTG- 49.4 : 1 (247/5) 2013-14: BOTA- 11.4:1 (57/5); BOTG- 50.6 : 1 (253/5) 2012-13: BOTA- 11.0:1 (55/5); BOTG- 58.6 : 1 (293/5) 2011-12: BOTA- 10.0:1 (50/5); BOTG- 57.0 : 1 (285/5) 2010-11: BOTA- 17.4:1 (87/5); BOTG- 71.2 : 1 (356/5)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled:
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG: Ph.D. - 4 PG - 1 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: N.A.
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AVINASH MUNDHRA: ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) : 8 ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database : 6
TAPAS KUMAR CHAKRABORTY: ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) : 10 ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database : 10 ∗ Citation Index : 88 ∗ h-index: 5 GARGI BHATTACHARYA: ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) : 5 ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database : 5 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NIL 21. Faculty as members in Committees : SANKAR KUMAR SAHOO: V Life member of Indian Mycological Society V Associated with Academy of Biodiversity Conservation, Salt-lake as worker and Resource Person TRAYEE BISWAS: V Life member of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy V Life member of Botanical Society of Bengal
AVINASH MUNDHRA: V Life member of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy V Life member of Botanical Society of Bengal V Life member of Probir Chatterjee Research Foundation, Kolkata V Member of Editorial Board- New York Journal of Science
22. Student projects : NIL a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students : Two stude nts Gargi Ghosh (2007 -10) , Joymanika Ghosh (2008 -11), Suman Rajak (2009 -12), Krishnendu Mukherjee (2010 -13) and Monideepa Dey (2011 -14) received Labanyaprabha Debi Memorial Award, Kartik -Nandarani Merit Award and Rishi Bankim Chandra College Award (highest marks in BOTA) for the year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 respectively.
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department : ‹ Dr. K. R. Samaddar, Ex-Professor of Botany, University of Kalyani ‹ Dr. K. R. Naskar, Retired Principal Scientist, CIFRI/ ICAR ‹ Dr. A. R. Thakur, Former Vice-Chancellor, West Bengal State University ‹ Dr. G. G. Maiti, Ex-Professor of Botany, University of Kalyani ‹ Dr. N. D. Paria, Professor of Botany, University of Calcutta & Former Vice- Chancellor, Vidyasagar University ‹ Dr. A. P. Das, Professor of Botany, University of North Bengal ‹ Dr. Ambarish Mukherjee, Professor of Botany, University of Burdwan ‹ Dr. Sandip Mukhopadhyay, Associate Professor of Botany, University of Calcutta ‹ Dr. Krishnendu Acharyya, Associate Professor of Botany, University of Calcutta ‹ Dr. A. K. Singh, Associate Professor of Botany, Uday Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi ‹ Dr. A. K. Das, Associate Professor of Botany, Bethune College, Kolkata ‹ Dr. A. K. Sarkar, Associate Professor of Botany, West Bengal State University ‹ Dr. S. K. Sinha, Associate Professor of Botany, University of Kalyani ‹ Dr. Zahed Hossain, Assistant Professor of Botany, West Bengal State University ‹ Dr. Sribir Sen, Associate Professor, Durgapur College of Commerce & Science ‹ Dr. P. R. Sur, Scientist, CNH, Botanical Survey of India ‹ Dr. Sanjib Bhakta, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, University of London (UK) 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Advances in Plant Sciences: Diversity, Conservation and its applications” held on 18 th & 19 th November, 2011. b) International : Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M percentage (refer question no. 4) *F UG BOTA 2014-15 44 17 81.82 25 2013-14 117 33 21 67.7 12 2012-13 211 32 14 50.0 18 2011-12 270 26 12 100.0 14 2010-11 27 16 90.91 11 *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students % of students % of students 215
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UG BOTA 2014-15 100 - - 2013-14 100 - - 2012-13 100 - - 2011-12 100 - - 2010-11 100 - -
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc ? N.A.
29. Student progression : Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG Batch 2012-15 9.1% (1/11) Batch 2011-14 35.71% (5/14) Batch 2010-13 5.5 % (2/36) Batch 2009-12 36.3% (8/ 22)
PG to M.Phil. NA PG to Ph.D. Batch 2009-12 9.1% (2/ 22)
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed • Campus selection - • Other than campus recruitment (2009-12 4.18 % (1/ 22) batch)
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
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plant, centrifuge, digital balance, refrigerator, etc. which serve the purpose of practical class teaching are available.
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies:
Year No. of students receiving financial assistance from UGC 2015 - 2014 2012 3 2011 - 2010
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts:
Date Speaker (s) Title of the Seminar 16.12.2011 Dr. Sanjib Bhakta (U.K.) Tuberculosis Drug Development 23.12.2011 Dr. Sribir Sen (Durgapur) On Viral Life-cycle (Lytic & Lysogeny cycle) 13.02.2012 Dr. Sanjib Kr. Saha Application of Thermodynamic (Principal, R.B.C. College) Principles in Biological Systems 16.12.12 Prof. P. K. Manna Population Genetics (H-W Law) (Ex. HOD, Zoology, R.B.C. College) 26.09.2012 Prof. Debashis Roy Measuring Biological Diversity in (Zoology, R.B.C. College) Ecological Communities 02.03.2013 Prof. G. G. Maiti (Former Workshop cum Seminar on Plant Faculty, University Of Taxonomy Kalyani) 07.03.2013 Dr. A. K. Das (Bethune Mycopathology2 College, Kolkata)
25.09.2013 Dr. Krishna Chakraborty Genes – the behaviour of hereditary (Former Faculty, R.B.C. characteristics College) 05.10.2013 Dr. Zahed Hossain (Asst Prokaryotic gene regulation – operon Prof WBSU)
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20.01.2014 Prof. P. K. Manna Population Genetics (H-W Law) (Ex. HOD, Zoology, R.B.C. College) 17.07.2014 Dr. Sanjib Bhakta (U.K.) Integration of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling antibiotic resistance in tuberculosis
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : ICT, Study tour cum excursions 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : Students and Teachers fulfills their social responsibilities through participation in various activities of NSS units of our college. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: SWOC (STRENGTH, WEAKNESS, THREATS AND CHALLENGES) analysis of Botany Department is given below:
STRENGTH: V Full-time faculty members cover most of the theoretical and practical classes, and there is a strong bond and a high level of interaction between faculty members and students. V Qualified staff members. V Easy accessibility of teachers. V Innovative teaching methods by using ICT. V Conducive learning environment. V Importance also given to co-curricular and extracurricular activities through organizing various activities throughout the year, e.g. Annual Reunion, Publication of Wall magazine and a departmental journal (Bulletin of Plant Science), seminars, workshops, Celebration of Teachers Day with cultural programme, Fresher’s Welcome, etc. V Well maintained Museum and Herbarium of botanical specimens.
WEAKNESS V Lack of infrastructure including physical space, etc. and shortage human resources; V Inadequate and untimely allotment of departmental funds to support different departmental activities. V Sharing of laboratory space with Botany Department of RBC College for Women.
OPPORTUNITIES V Continuing education for intellectual enrichment. V Good job prospects in different private / public/ academic and/ or non-academic institutions.
CHALLENGES
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V To upgrade ordinary students to higher level of studies. V Risk of losing of prominent faculty and staff for better opportunities at other Colleges/ Universities.
FUTURE PLANS : i) Development of medicinal plant’s garden. ii) Digitization of Herbarium. iii) Establishment of Tissue Culture Laboratory.
36. Miscellaneous Information : The teachers of Botany Department are also engaged in different assignments of University as mentioned in the table: Name of the Faculty Assignments Prof. S. K. Sahoo Examiner, Scrutineer, Moderator, Paper-Setter and Head-Examiner (Hons.) Dr. T. Biswas Examiner, Scrutineer (Hons. & Gen.) Dr. A. Mundhra Examiner, Scrutineer, Paper-setter (Hons. & Gen.) Dr. T. K. Chakraborty Examiner, Scrutineer, Paper-setter (Hons. & Gen.) Dr. G. Bhattacharya Examiner (Gen.) Prof. S. Das Examiner, Scrutineer (Hons. & Gen.)
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Microbiology
1. Name of the department: Department of Microbiology,Rishi Bankim Ch. Collage, KantalPara,Naihati,North 24 Pargana Pin-743165. 2. Year of Establishment: Established in the year of 2007 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
Program Level of Study
Microbiology Honors Under Graduate
Microbiology General Do 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Chemistry Dept. , Botany Dept. & Zoology Dept. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Honors – Annual General – Annual Year Theor Practic Year Theory Practica y al l st 1 (Part I) 150 50 1st (Part I) 100 __ nd nd 2 (Part 150 50 2 (Part 100 100
II) II)
3rd(Part 200 200 3rd(Part 70 30
III) III)
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NA 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :NA 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :NA 9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
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Professors Asst. Professors nil nil
Post Numbers of teachers CWTT 1 PTT 1 GUEST 3
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,):
No. of Ph.D. No. of Years Students Sl Name Qualification Designation Specialization of guided No Experience for the last 4 years
Full time Monaleesha MSc in 1 contractual Microbiology 10 Nil Ghosh Microbiology Teacher
MSc in Part Time 2 Tithi Dutta Microbiology 4 Nil Microbiology Lecturer
Dr.Sreemanti Molecular 3 Post Doc. Guest Faculty - Nil Das Biology
Prof. Subhas Bio Tech, Diary 8 Ph.D 4 Kr. Ph.D Guest Faculty 38 Technology Students Bhattacharya
Dr.Ritwika 5 Post Doc. Guest Faculty Microbiology - Bhattacharya
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11. List of senior visiting faculty: Name
Prof. Subhas Kr. Bhattacharya
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty:
Programme/Yr. Theory Practical Name Wise % %
nil Prof.Subhas kumar Bhattacharya 2014-15 session 7
Tithi Dutta do 9 50 13. Student - Teacher Ratio Dr. Sreemanti Das do 15 20 (program wise):
Monaleesha Ghosh do 19 60
Dr.Ritwika Bhattacharya do 8 12
Program Student :Teacher
Microbiology Honors 68:5
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Microbiology General 80:4
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled : Laboratory assistant-1(Fixed Payee) 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: Qualification No. of Teachers
D Sc. -
D Litt -
Ph. D 3
PG 2
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NA
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : NA
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : NA
19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index (2014-15)
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In National/I Books Internal Impac Name of the nternation Mono. Chapter Books with Citatio h- Databas SNIP SJR t Teachers al peer Graphs in Books Edited ISBN/ISS n Index Index e Factor review N Nos. journals
Dr. Subhash kumar 16/4 ------1 ------Bhattacharya
Dr.Sreemanti 1/8 ------Das
(2013-14)
In National/I Books Internal Impac Name of the nternation Mono. Chapter Books with Citatio h- Databas SNIP SJR t Teachers al peer Graphs in Books Edited ISBN/ISS n Index Index e Factor review N Nos. journals
Dr. Subhash kumar 16/4 ------1 ------Bhattacharya
Dr. Debosree 3/4 4 ------Ghosh
(2012-13)
In National/I Books Internal Impac Name of the nternation Mono. Chapter Books with Citatio h- Databas SNIP SJR t Teachers al peer Graphs in Books Edited ISBN/ISS n Index Index e Factor review N Nos. journals
Dr. Subhash kumar 16/4 ------1 ------Bhattacharya
Dr. Debosree 3/4 4 ------Ghosh
(2011-12)
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In National/I Books Internal Impac Name of the nternation Mono. Chapter Books with Citatio h- Databas SNIP SJR t Teachers al peer Graphs in Books Edited ISBN/ISS n Index Index e Factor review N Nos. journals
Dr. Subhash kumar 16/4 ------1 - - - - Bhattacharya
Dr. Swati Das 8/3 ------
(2010-11)
In National/I Books Internal Impac Name of the nternation Mono. Chapter Books with Citatio h- Databas SNIP SJR t Teachers al peer Graphs in Books Edited ISBN/ISS n Index Index e Factor review N Nos. journals
Dr. Subhash kumar 16/4 ------1 - - - - Bhattacharya
Dr. Swati Das 8/3 ------
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NA 21. Faculty as members in :NA a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 22. Student projects :il a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Every year the pass out toppers of the department received awards in prize distribution ceremony. 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department : Broad area of lecture Sl No Name of Scientist Designation Year delivered
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Post doctoral research fellow, Tokyo institute of Dr. Shamik technology, 1 Chakraborty japan 2010 spectroscopy
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : Nil a) National b) International 26. Student profile programme/course wise: 2012-13 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Appeared Pass % Course/programme Year(Session) received *M *F (refer question no. 4)
2014-2015 58(Approx) 40 22 18 7 100 Microbiology Honors (U -G) *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
Microbiology 100% 0% 0%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? Nil 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 98% PG to M.Phil. NA PG to Ph.D. NA Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed NA • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
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No of books taken No of books taken Library Type Remarks for honors student for General student
Issued only for Central 2 1 15 days
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Nil c) Class rooms with ICT facility: There exist in the college premises a nonprofit professional information communication technology (ICT) training center. called R.B.C college computer centre with state-of-art computer laboratories and experienced resource person that is accessible to our students if needed.Since there is no departmental ICT facility as such, we are planning to have a classroom with ICT facility very soon. d) Laboratories: There are two laboratory cum class rooms with one culture room. 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Nil 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: i)Organization of departmental seminar by the teaching staff. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning Nature of class Methodology adopted Theoretical Usual lecture method practical At first experimental demonstration and then experimental work.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Teacher’s Name Social Responsibility Monaleesha Ghosh Sports sub-commitee Tithi Dutta Sc/ST/Minority cell
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strength: a.Well equipped laboratory. b.One to one interaction with the students. c. The department also arranges remedial classes for the students. d. The department sometimes makes arrangement of seminar where the teachers delivered talk on various topics. Weakness: a. Number of instruments are less than required. b. Inadequate space in laboratory. c. Inadequate teaching faculty and non teaching staff. d. It is not possible to take sufficient numbers of class test owing to hurry of completion of
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syllabus in time. Opportunities: a. A career counseling cell supervised by the departmental teachers may be formed where employment facility will be provided for only the ex students. b. It will be worthwhile to prepare a information communication technology(ICT) based classroom. c. In order to nurture leadership among the students, department wall magazine may be published d. The department of microbiology has the opportunity to conduct industrial visit. Challenges: a. To increase the attendance in honours and general classes. b. To overcome the difficulties in running both the honours and general microbiology classes caused by lack of sufficient numbers of teaching faculty and non teaching staff. c. To motivate the students for doing well in the examination of west Bengal state university, barasat, as most of the students are from economically poor background and sometimes first generation learners. Future plans: a. Organization of national and state level seminars. b. Organizing training programme for the parents so that they can identify the problem of there wards which have to be counseled.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Zoology
1. Name of the department: Department of Zoology 2. Year of Establishment: 1953 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG: Bachelor in Zoology Honours: Bachelor in General Biological Sciences with Zoology, Botany and Microbiology or Chemistry. PG: Post Graduate Degree or M.Sc. in Zoology in Four Semester System 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Applied for Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma of Career Oriented Program of UGC in Applied fishery for Graduate Students. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (program wise): Four Semester choice based Credit system 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Chemistry, Botany, Microbiology with their General curricula. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: None 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors None Nil Associate Professors None One (promoted from Assistant Professor) Asst. Professors Thirteen Three
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Dr. Ashis M.Sc. PhD. Associate Cytogenetics 23 Nil Kumar Sarkar Professor Dr. Sudipta M.Sc. NET, Assistant Endocrinology 6 months Nil Majumdar PhD Professor Debashis Roy M.Sc., NET Assistant Fish and 15 Nil Professor Fisheries 229
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Dr. Suvendu M.Sc. PhD Contractual Fisheries 4 Nil Acharya Whole time teacher Sonali M.Sc. Contractual Endocrinology 7 Nil Bhattacharya Whole time teacher Dr. Krishna M.Sc. PhD. Assistant Cytogenetics 10 Nil Gangopadhyay Professor (on Lien)
11. List of senior visiting faculty: • Prof. C.R. Sahu • Dr. S. Mukherjee • Dr. D. Dey • Dr. K.K. Misra
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) • 1st Year: UG: >10:1 • 2nd Year: UG: >8:1 • 3rd Year: UG: >6:1 • PG 1 st Sem: >5:1 • PG 2 nd Sem: >5:1 • PG 3 rd Sem: >5:1 • PG 4 th Sem: >4:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; • Sanctioned: Three (two Laboratory attendant and Graduate laboratory instructor) • Filled: Two ( two lab attendant) 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG. • DSc.: None • PhD.: Four: Three (two Substantive and one CWTT) and one in lien leave. • MPhil. Nil • PG. only: Two (one Qualifed with NET in Life Sciences) 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received. UGC: Amount of ` 10, 000, 00.00 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: None
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19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty: two/faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students: Two (International) ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For e.g. : Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor: 4.25 and 4.38 ∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. b) Member in West Bengal Department of Science and Technology: Dr. Ashis Kumar Sarkar. 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/program 85 percent students of Forth semester in Post Graduate Curricula are entitled to submit dissertation on the basis of their in house projects funded by the departments. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Fifteen percent students either used to collaborate or join in DBT/DST projects (Two joined in BIOTECH RISE program in Internship at Bose Institute and IISET, Shibpur, Howrah) 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: None 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: Nil b) International: Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
UG 1 st Year B.Sc. Zoology 548 54 19 80.0 Hons. 25 UG 2 nd Year B.Sc. Zoology 41(promoted Part 17 79.8 Hons. I) 24 231
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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
UG 3 rd Year B.Sc. Zoology 32(promoted in 12 75.6 Hons. Part II) 20 PG 1 st Semester M.Sc. 79 36 11 81.1 25 PG 1 st Semester M.Sc. 30 9 100.0 21 PG 1 st Semester M.Sc. 33 33 11 100.0 23 PG 1 st Semester M.Sc. 33 11 100.0 23 *M=Male F=Female
27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
UG B.Sc. 100 nil nil Honours UG B.Sc. General 92 8 nil PG M.Sc. 100 nil nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? • Four (NET) • One SLET/SET • Two Banking Services • Five in Civil Services • Ten in School Services 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 72% PG to M.Phil. Nil PG to Ph.D. 7% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 1% 232
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Student progression Against % enrolled Employed • Campus selection Nil • Other than campus recruitment Yes/Seven
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Yes Fisheries
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Rich library carrying 750 books for PG and UG students; Purchase of thirty seven (37) new arrivals and latest editions are in process. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Wifi and rented Internet connection available for students and faculty c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes we have d) Laboratories: Facility of BOD incubator, ELISA Reader, PCR machine, Chick hatching Incubator, Autoclave for sterilization, all biochemical and environmental measurement are possible. 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 32. Stream 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 ZOO 3 1 3 - (Hons) ZOO (PG) 4 1 - - 21 Some of SC/ST students got financial assistant by participating in the Remedial Program (Funds received by UGC), in last 4 years and also got Indira Gandhi Single girl child scholarship. West Bengal Government Felloship: As Jaga 33. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: a) Dr. Sumit Sarkar, Ph. D, an alumnus of this college and at present working as a Staff Scientist at National Centre for Toxicological Research under U.S Food and Drug Administration at Jefferson, U.S.A, delivered a lecture on “Blood Brain Barrier: Structural Components & Function : Neurodegenerative Disorders.” at 2 pm on 3 December, 2010 b) Dr. Anamika Basu, Ph.D., Post Doctoral Research Associate: Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine: Loma Linda University: California, USA delivered a lecture on Expression of the Stress Response Oncoprotein LEDGF/P75 in Human Cancer on 19 November, 2012. c) Sourav Roy, PhD Assistant Professional Researcher : Department of Entomology, Center for Disease Vector Research and Institute for Integrative Genome Biology: University of California Riverside USA delivered a lecture on A Multidisciplinary Approach for Identifying Stage-Specific Transcription Factor Binding Sites in the Irish Potato Famine Pathogen, Phytophthora infestans . d) The department of Zoology with Dept. of Botany and Microbiology arranged interdisciplinary seminar on “Recent topics on Life science “in two phases on 5 th March, 2013 and 16 th April, 2013. e) Prof S. B. Bagchi delivered lecture on Role of Statistics in Biology on 16 th March, 2012. 233
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f) Prof. Tanmoy Bhattacharyya (retd. Prof. of Vidyasagar University and eminent scientist) delivered lecture on “ABC OF ETHOLOGY” on a departmental seminar organized by Dept. of zoology on 15 th March, 2012.
34. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Hands-on demonstration projects, Seminar, Workshop, Audio-visual aids, Assignment submission the same curricula what they study 35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: The Dept. of Zoology joined hands with NSS as a collaborator in a awareness program in places like Keutia, Kuliagarh, North 24 Parganas interacted with residents there. NSS tried to address environmental aspects and importance of these places were conveyed by their student volunteers, the Zoology students, however, gave emphasis on study of Bio-Diversity and process of Rain Water harvesting in these areas. 36. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: There are 3 full time (Substantive) and 3 (CWTT) teachers in our department; most of them are young and energetic. As the department runs both UG and PG courses, there are better scope of openings for the both the teachers and students in the field of research and interaction with other Universities. Moreover the department possess many modern instruments and equipment like Laminar flow, Spectrophotometer, PCR machine , Phase contrast Microscope, Binocular Microscope, Autoclave etc. The department makes arrangement of the Parents Teacher meeting to discuss the progress of their wards. The department makes arrangements of the seminar where students deliver talks on various topics of Life science, and the department arranges remedial theory and practical classes for the Hons students. A departmental Library by the Teaching staffs and is accessible to all Zoology students. In weakness part, the number of skilled nonteaching and technical staff is very low. The attendance of Students particularly in third year Hons is irregular and not satisfactory. Loss of direct teaching days can not be compensated due to lack of sufficient number of teachers. The number of quality students ultimately continues for Hons course is low due to the socio economic profile of the locality. As result the number of students securing first class in University Exam is not satisfactory. It is difficult to find time for research activities after spending time in teaching, evaluation and other academic, administrative duties of both UG and PG courses of the college and the University. The present challenge of the department is to overcome the difficulties in running both the Hons and Postgraduate classes caused by the lack of sufficient number of teaching and non teaching staffs.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Computer Application
1. Name of the Department: Computer Applications Major 2. Year of Establishment: 1996 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG (B.Sc. Major) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NONE 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : UG (Annual) 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NONE 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : NONE 8. Details of courses/programmes (if any) with reasons : NONE 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors *** - Associate Professors *** - Asst. Professors 0 0 CWTT (Contractual - 1 Whole Time Teacher) Part Time Teacher - 0 Guest Teacher 4 ***Posts are on promotion as per UGC norms 10. 11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Debasree DOEACC ‘B’ CWTT JAVA,J2EE 6 NIL Bhattacherjee Level(MCA equiv.) Madhumita MCA JAVA,ORACLE 1 NIL Ghosh GL
Suchisree M.Sc GL Cryptography 0 NIL Sengupta (Computer Sc)
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Antara Dutta M.Sc GL System 9 NIL (Computer Programming Sc) Diptomoy MCA GL Oracle 8 NIL Ghosh Saibal B.Com Lab Web 9 NIL Bhattacharyya ABCA Instructor Programming
12. List of senior visiting faculty: NIL 13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 50% Approx 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Programme: B.Sc (Major):14:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Technical Staff (Laboratory Attendant): Sanctioned : 01 Filled:01 16. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG: PhD: 00 PG: 05 17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NONE 18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NONE 19. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NONE
20. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : NONE ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) NONE ∗ Monographs: NONE ∗ Chapter in Books: NONE ∗ Books Edited : NONE ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: NONE ∗ Citation Index : NONE ∗ SNIP: NONE ∗ SJR: NONE ∗ Impact factor : NONE ∗ h-index : NONE 21. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NONE 236
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22. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….: NONE 23. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: 100% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies : 100% 24. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: NONE 25. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: NONE 26. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National : NONE b) International: NONE 27. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. )
B.Sc Major(CMAV) 31 31 23 08 11.54 *M=Male F=Female
28. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
B.Sc NONE NONE NONE Major(CMAV)
29. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? ZERO 30. Student progression: Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 8 PG to M.Phil. 0 PG to Ph.D. 0 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 0 Employed • Campus selection 2 • Other than campus recruitment 8
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 6
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31. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Shared Facility of Central Library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: NONE c) Class rooms with ICT facility: NONE d) Laboratories: One Laboratory 32. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: NONE 33. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: NONE 34. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: • Lecture & Interactive Class • Group Discussion among students. • Questioning and answer method • Unit Tests • Assignments 35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: NONE 36. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: • STRENGTH: o Strong Student-Teacher interaction, o Healthy Student-Teacher Ratio, o Good Cohesion among the students, o Competent Faculty & Diversified Fields of Interests • WEAKNESS: Preferences for technical education forces front rankers not to join general sciences and in addition students coming to general sciences are mostly economically unsound. • OPPORTUNITIES: In addition to teaching regular courses, students are encouraged to take higher studies. • CHALLAENGES : o To create more space within the department. o To provide job opportunities to the final year students or passed outs. o To keep students focused for taking up higher studies.
• FUTURE PLANS: o Development in infrastructural facilities. o Opening of job oriented programmes.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Statistics
1. Name of the department: Department of Statistics 2. Year of Establishment: 14.07.2006 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
Program Level of Study
Statistics General Under Graduate
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Microbiology, Commerce ,Mathematics, Economics 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : General – Annual Year Theory Practica l 1st (Part I) 100 __ 2nd (Part 100 100 II) 6. Participation of the department in the 3rd(Part 75 25 courses offered by other departments: III) Microbiology,Commerce 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :NA 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :NA 9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled Post Numbers of teachers Professors nil nil CWTT --- Associate nil nil PTT 1 Professors Asst. Professors nil nil 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,): No. of Ph.D. No. of Students Sl Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of guided for No Experience the last 4 years
Sathi MSc in Part time 1 Statistics 4 Nil Bhaumik Statistics Teacher
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11. List of senior visiting faculty:Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty:NA
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (program wise): Program Student :Teacher
Statistics General 26:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled :nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: Qualification No. of Teachers
D Sc. -
D.Litt -
Ph. D -
PG 1
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NA 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : Ni 19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs 240
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∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NA 21. Faculty as members in :NA a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 22. Student projects :il a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department : Nil 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : Nil a) National b) International 26. Student profile programme/course wise: 2014-15 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Appeared Pass % Course/programme Year(Session) received *M *F (refer question no. 4)
20 Statistics (General) 2014-2015
*M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
Statitics 100% 0% 0%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. Nil 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled 241
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Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG NA PG to M.Phil. NA PG to Ph.D. NA Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed NA • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library : There are 79 nos. Of books of Statistics in the central library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: No c) Class rooms with ICT facility: There exist in the college premises a nonprofit professional information communication technology (ICT) training center. called R.B.C college computer centre with state-of-art computer laboratories and experienced resource person that is accessible to our students if needed.Since there is no departmental ICT facility as such, we are planning to have a classroom with ICT facility very soon. d) Laboratories: No 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Nil 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: i)Organization of departmental seminar by the teaching staff. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning :conventional method of teaching 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strength: a. One to one interaction with the students. b. The department also arranges remedial classes for the students. Weakness: a. Only one part time teacher in this department b. For the above reason, syllabus is not being covered up entirely. c. There is insufficient number of books of Statistics available in central library. Opportunities:
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Bengali
1. Name of the department: Bengali language and literature 2. Year of Establishment: 1947 : Intermediate arts ; 1953 : B.A General/Pass ; 1958 : Hons. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Annual 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil 9. Number of Teaching posts
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Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors 03 03 Asst. Professors 02 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D. Years of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sucharita MA,Phd Associate Drama, Novel 22+ Nil Bhattacharya Professor Chandana MA, B.Ed Associate Rabindra- 22+ Nil Bhattacharyya Professor Sahitya 243
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Saurav MA,PhD Associate Novel And 16+ Nil Mazumder Professor Short-Story Bijan Biswas MA,B.Ed, Assissant Linguistics 9+ Nil Phd Professor
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Approx. 35: 1 ( for Hons. ), Approx. 450 : 1( for General) 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: Ph.D – 03 , PG – 01 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: (2012-13) Name of the teacher Nature of Project Funding Grant received agency Saurav Mazumder Minor Research UGC Rs. 73500 Project
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Nil 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil 19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty :
No. of publication Name of faculty Book Paper/Monograph/ Chapter in Book Sucharita Bhattacharya Nil Nil Chandana Bhattacharya Nil Nil Saurav Mazumder Nil 1 Bijan Biswas Nil 4
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : Nil
∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil
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seminar/course/workshop proceedings ) :
(2013-14) Name of the Title of the Paper Title of the Seminar Organising Date faculty /course/workshop Institution Bankimchandrer Bishoy Kalyani 27-3- Rachanay Bichchinnata Bankimchandra University 14 Saurav o Naisangyabhabna Ebong Ekabingsho Mazumder Shataker Bhabna Itiibachak Baishamya: Positve Equal 5-4- Rajniti O Bastab Discrimination Opportunity 2014 Centre, Rishi Bankim Chandra College Ganonatyo:Kaler Bangla Natok:oitijhyo Rabindra 4-3-14 Anibarjya Kanthoswar O Aadhunikota Bharati to 5-3- University 14 Bjan Biswas Bankimchandrer Bankimchandra Kalyani 27-3- Swadeshchetona: Ebong Ekobinsho University 14 to Ekush Shatoker Aaloy Shatabdir Bhabna 28-3- 14 Samajik Baishamya : Positve Equal 5-4- Sekal Ekal Discrimination Opportunity 2014 Centre, Rishi Bankim Chandra College (2011-12) Name of Title of the Paper Title of the Organising Institution Date the faculty Seminar/course/works hop Rabindradarshane Some different issues Rishi Bankim Chandra 30-3- paribesh- in western logic and College 12 bichchinnata: practical ethics Paribesh-nitibidyar Saurav aaloke Mazumder Raabindrik Rabindranath o Baul Rabindra Bharati 29-3- bichchinnatar aaloke ‘ sanskriti University 12 Moner Manush’ Aadhunik sabhyatay Contemporary trends Rishi Bankim Chandra 28-3- bichchinnatar sankat: in Indian College 12 ‘ Raktakarabi ’r drama:Theory, practice samakalin bhashya criticism 245
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Rabindraprabandhe Rabindranather Bhangar 27-3- bichchinnata o prabandhasahitya Mahavidyalaya 12 naisangyabodh Bichchinnatar Shatobarsher aaloke Rishi Bankim Chandra 3-3-12 drishtikone Geetanjali College Geetanjali Rabindranather Rabindranather Bhangar 26-3- prabandhe samakal o prabandhasahitya Mahavidyalaya 12 kalottirna kichu bhabana Bharatatwa o Rabindranather Acharya Prafulla 22-12- Rabindranath Rajnaitik Chetana: Chandra College 11 Annya Rabindranath Rabindranather Samasaamayik East Calcutta Girls’ 26-8- Bjan Biswas Muktadhara : prekshapat : College 11 Bahaman sankat Rabindranather prasangikata Bangla sangbadpatre Recent changes in Rishi Bankim Chandra 16-9- aadhunik bhashariti Indian journalism and College 11 its impact on society Geetanjalir engreji Rabindranather Derozio Memorial 23-11- anubad ebong kichu anubad O anubade College 11 katha Rabindranath Rabindranather Uttar Ramakrishana Mission 25-11- Shikshachinta adhunikatabaader Shikshaamandira 11 aaloy Rabindranather Shikshachintar bishleshan Adhunik bangla Some different issues Rishi Bankim Chandra 30-3- chotogalpe pratibadi in western logic and College 12 nari practical ethics Tarkopriyo Bangali: NSS & News Media NSS, University of 3-5-12 Sangbadpatrer and Bengali Culture Kalyani to 4-5- Darpane 12
∗ Chapter in Books : (2014-15) Faculty as Name of the Chapter Name of the ISBN No. Publisher Year Author Book of publi catio n Raja O Rani : Kahinir Rabindranather 978-93- Ratnabali 2014 Saurav Antorbishleshan Raja O Rani 81329-47-4 Mazumder Pathaker 246
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Anweshane Geetanjali : Atmto- Shatobarsher 978-81-925- Ishan 2014 unmochon O Aaloke 320-0-4 Prakasha Attmonibedaner Gaan Geetanjali ni Nazruler Kabita : Bhasha: 978-81-295- Dey’s 2015 Bhasha Byaboharer Prayoge 2375-4 Publishin Bijan Biswas Drishtikone Byabohare g Rabindra Natyodharay Rabindra 978-93-830- Pragnabi 2015 Muktodhara ek Natyocharcha 16-42-6 kash Anobodyo Natok Bankimchandrer 175 tamo 978-93- Sahitya 2015 Prabandhe Samokaleen janmobarsher 82045-99-1 Sangee Samaaj aaloke Bankim Prabandher Paryalochona
(2013-14) Faculty as Name of the Chapter Name of the ISBN No. Publisher Year of Author Book publicati on Rabindranather Lipika : Bahumukhi 978-81- Dept. of 2013 Rup O Rase Ek Abhinaba Sreejane 925519-1-3 Bengali, Sreejan Rabindranat Shibpur h Dinaband hu Bijan Biswas Institutio n Vivekananda O Adhunik Swami 978-93- Sahityasa 2013 Bharat Vivekanand 82045-89-2 ngee a: Literature & Culture Bharatpathik Prakshyepan 978-81- Shree 2014 Vivekananda e Swami 925784-1-5 Ramakris Prakshyepane Vivekanand hana a: Sarada Sardhashata Vidyamah barsher apith Pare (2012-13) Faculty as Name of the Name of the ISBN No. Publisher Year of Author Chapter Book publicati on Rabindrachetana Rabindranath o 81-89820- Prayag 2012 y swadesh bharatiyatwa 45-9 Prakashani 247
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Vivekananda : Ek Swami 978-31- Dept. of 2013 Anirban Vivekananda O 61484-10-1 Bengali, Bijan Biswas Aalokshikha Bartamankale Dinabandhu tar Mahavidyala Prasongikata ya Suchitra Samaj O 978-81- Ekush 2013 Bhattacharyar Sahitye Nari: 910832-3-7 Shatak Chotogalpe Abasthan o Narimon Nirman (2011-12) Faculty as Name of the Chapter Name of the ISBN Publisher Year of Author Book No. publicati on Saurav Rabindranather Prabandha 978-93- Ratnabali 2011 Mazumder rupak-sanketik Sanchayan 81329- natake 11-5 samajbastabata (2010-11) Faculty as Name of the Chapter Name of the ISBN No. Publisher Year of Author Book publicati on Saurav Rabindranather Prabandha 978-93- Ratnabali 2011 Mazumder rupak-sanketik Sanchayan 81329- natake 11-5 samajbastabata
∗ Books Edited : (2013-14) Faculty as Name of the Book ISBN No. Publisher Year of Editor publication Bijan Biswas Rabindranather 978-81- Unique Books 2014 Muktadhara 906318-1-5 International (2012-13) Faculty as Name of the Book ISBN No. Publisher Year of Author publication Bijan Biswas Bangla sahitye 978-93- Akshar 2013 Bibhutibhushan 82041-08-5 Prakashani Mukhopadhyay
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∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards… : Nil 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme : Nil b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies : Nil 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department : Nil 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : a) National : Nil b) International : Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass percentage Course/programme received *M *F (refer question no. 3)
1st year 405 62 2014-15 2nd year N/A 45 3rd year N/A 29 86.21 UG(HONS ) 1st year 854 854 UG(GEN.) 2014-15 2nd year N/A 737 3rd year N/A 561 Data not available *M=Male F=Female
27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
UG(HONS. & 100 Nil Nil GEN.)
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? : Data not available
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29. Student progression :
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG Data not available PG to M.Phil. Data not available PG to Ph.D. Data not available Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Data not available Employed Data not available • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Data not available
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library : There is a common Central Library, but no Departmental Library for Bengali. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : There is no Broadband Internet facility for the Department, but students and teachers have common internet access in the multimedia laboratory. Teachers also access internet through USB modem occasionally . c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil d) Laboratories : Nil
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies :
No. of students ( 2014-15) From UGC Data not available From Government Data not available From College Data not available From University Data not available Total 4
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts : An educational visit to BANKIM BHAWAN ( the commemorative museum in the birthplace of the great litterateur Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay ) was organized by the teachers and students of the Bengali department on 4-11-2015.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : • Conventional classroom lecture i.e chalk and talk is the dominant method of teaching • Remedial coaching for weaker students is practiced • Group-discussion among students in the classroom is often adopted • Help of audio-visual resources is taken when necessary 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : The faculty and students are sincerely involved in extension activities of the institute. Dr. Bijan 250
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Biswas, Assistant Professor of this Department has been serving as the Programme Officer of the National Social Service unit of the college for the last three years. Each year nearly twenty students from Hons. course and nearly fifty students from General course of the department actively participate in various programmes of the NSS like AIDS awareness, hygiene awareness, thalassemia awareness, blood donation, environmental protection, campus cleanliness, socio-economic survey of nearby slum area etc. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans : Strength • Dedicated full-strength faculty • Regular knowledge-upgradation of the teachers by attending training courses, seminars etc. • Courses are covered fairly by taking regular classes • Exellent co-ordination between teachers and students
Weakness • Shortage of one teacher with respect to UGC approved five teaching posts • Inadequate number of classrooms • Unavailability of separate departmental room/space • Inadequate library facility ; No departmental library • Lack of infrastructural facility to use modern teaching aids like computer , LCD projector • Student intake with little literary-mindedness
Opportunity • Enthusiasm among students to be admitted in the department : student intake has been 100% in respect to Seat availability for the last one decade • A lot of job opportunity for the students, specially in the school-teaching level
Challenge • Diversion of quality students to other professional courses • Very limited scope to improvise in the course curriculam for not being in a position to review or update the syllabus under the affiliating university
FUTURE PLANS • Upgradation of the overall infrustucture by having a separate departmental space, language laboratory etc. • Enrichment of the library • Conducting educational tours • Publication of journal from the department • Organising state/national level seminar and workshop regularly
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Evaluative Report of the Department of English
1. Name of the Department: Department of English, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Kantalpara, Naihati, North 24 Parganas, Pin 743 165.
2. Year of Establishment: 1947 – English as a subject for Intermediate Arts (IA), 1953 – English as a subject for BA Pass Course, 1958 – English as a subject offered for Honours Course in English; 2009 – MA in English Literature and Language.
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) – English as a subject for Intermediate Arts (IA), 1953 – English as a subject for BA Pass Course, 1958 – English as a subject offered for Honours Course in English; 2009 – MA in English Literature and Language Programme Level of study Cut-off marks at entry level in %
BA Honours in English Undergraduate 50% in Agg. & 50% in subject, OR , 50% in Agg. & 45% in Eng-A
BA (General course) Do As per University Norms, pass in English in XII / Equivalent
MA Post-graduate As per University Norms 40% marks in English Honours
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: The PG Course in English is interdisciplinary in nature. The components of the syllabus include Economics, Comparative Literature, Dalit and Tribal Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu literature besides theatre and Performance studies. The course components are covered by the Resource Person drawn from the college as well as experts from other HEIs and theatre groups. UGC-sponsored coaching classes for NET / SET / RET also requires classes in interdisciplinary areas for Paper I, such as Computer Application, Environment Studies, Education, Mathematics and Commerce.
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Programme System Duration Paper & Marks Marking Pattern Structure
BA Honours in Annual 1+1+1 = 3 100 X 8 Aggregate in % English papers = 800
BA (General Annual 1+1+1 = 3 100 X 4 Cumulative course) papers = 400 Aggregate in %
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Based) credits each papers = 1000 with Aggregate in % of marks out of 1000
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: The teachers of the department have delivered lectures on English Literature for the students on BA Honours in Bengali. Similar assistance is extended to the students of Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu literature through faculty interaction.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. The teachers of the Department are eligible for guiding research scholars for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses offered at the west Bengal State University as per WBSU Research Regulations 2013 for offering autonomous PG course in English affiliated to the university. 5 students of the department have qualified the RET and are doing their course work for M.Phil and PhD and the Supervisors would be allotted in due time by the Board of Research Studies. Dr. Debashish Sengupta and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar of the department have applied for M.Phil. / Ph.D. Supervisorship at the West Bengal State University and are waiting for the allotment of scholars for Supervisorship. However, the teachers are engaged in informal guidance to all the ex- students pursuing their PhD work at different universities in west Bengal.
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: HS Course in English withdrawn by the Govt. of West Bengal in 2001; Compulsory English paper for Degree Course withdrawn by the West Bengal State University in 2010, as per policy decision.
9. Number of Teaching posts Sanctioned Filled Professors NA Associate Professors 00 02 (CAS) Asst. Professors 06 02 Part-Time Teacher (Govt. Approved) 01 01 Guest faculty (Management 06 02 Apointed) • Two sanctioned posts under reserved category as per 100 point roster of the college are vacant. One post has become vacant w.e.f. 24 September 2015. Requisition for the posts has been submitted to the West Bengal College Service Commission and the college is waiting for the recommendations for appointment as per the Govt. rules.
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students (as on guided
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Pramila MA Associate American Literature, 26.75 years - Majumder Professor Indian Writings, Victorian Literature
Debashis MA, MPhil, Associate 19 th Century Fiction, 24 years - Sengupta PhD Professor Indian Writing of the Partition, Thomas Hardy
Shubh MA, CTE, PhD Assistant European Drama, Women 16.8 years - Brat Professor Writings in English, Indian Sarkar Drama-Theatre, Literature of the Margins
Tamalika MA Part-Time Women Writings in 6.25 years - Das Teacher English, Post Colonial (Govt. Studies Approved) Taniya MA (JU), Guest Post colonial and Gender 1.75 years - Neogi B.Ed (JU) faculty Studies, Modern and Post (College GB Modern studies, Literary Approved) Theory Sanchali MA Guest Gender Studies, Post 1.75 years Sarkar faculty Colonial Studies, Film (College GB Studies, Shakespearean Approved) Studies
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Name Qualifica Designation Specialization No. of Ph.D. tion of the Years of Students Resource Experien guided, Person ce last 4 years Tirthankar MA (CU), Formerly Twentieth century English 50 1 Chattopadhyay M.A. Professor, KU Literature, (Leeds) Modernism
Debiprasad MA, PhD Formerly Victorian and Twentieth 45 2 Bhattacharya Professor, KU century English Literature and Indian Writing in English
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Jayati Gupta MA, PhD Formerly Poetry, Travel Literature, 35 1 Professor, Literature from the WBSU Margins Sarbani MA, PhD Professor, KU Renaissance Studies, 30 3 Chaudhury Shakespeare, Women Studies
Purnendu Kumar MA, PhD Formerly 17 th & 18 th Century 35 - Bhattacharya Associate English Literature, Indian Professor Writings in English Pradip Ranjan MA, PhD Formerly Renaissance Studies, 34 - Sengupta Associate Indian Writings, Modern Professor, BC Drama Sarmila MA Associate American Literature, 30 2 Majumdar Professor, KU Indian writings, South Asian Literature
Chandranath MA, Guest faculty Victorian Studies, Indian 29 - Adhikari M.Phil. (College GB Writing in English, Approved) Nilanjan MA, Associate Victorian Studies, Indian 27 Chatterjee MPhil Professor, SC Literature Niladri R. MA, Associate Modern European 20 1 Chatterjee Ph.D. Professor, KU Literature, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies
Sipra Mukherjee MA, PhD Associate Postcolonial Studies, 20 - Professor, South Asian Literature, WBSU Dalit Literature, Twentieth Century Drama,
Sravasti MA, Associate Twentieth Century 20 - Chattopadhyay MPhil Professor, Poetry, Victorian Fiction MC,
Chandrava Ma, Ph.D. Associate Seventeenth Century 16 - Chakravarty Professor, Literature, Indian WBSU Writings, Post-colonial Studies
Sharmistha MA, Assistant Indian Literature, South 14 - Chatterjee PGDTE, Professor, AU Asian Studies, English Sriwastav BT, Ph.D. Language Teaching
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Subhendu MA, Assistant Modern European Drama, 13 - Sarkar Ph.D. Professor, RC Marxist Criticism, Alternative Theatre
Monisha Sarkar MA, BT, Assistant Non-fictional Prose, 12 - Ph.D. Professor, European Drama, ECGC Victorian Fiction, Literature of the North- East India
Somak Mandal M.A. Assistant Modern Linguistics, 8 - Professor, English Language WBSU Teaching, Postcolonial Studies
Drubajyoti MA, Assistant Victorian Studies, 8 - Sarkar Ph.D. Professor, KU Literature of the Raj, Religion-Culture Interface
Jasmeet Singh MA, B.Ed CWTT (Govt. Indian and European 7 - Approved), Drama, Modern and Post RBCC Modern Literary Theory, Dalit Studies
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: UG-12%; PG: 40% COURSE CLASS CLASSES CLASSES TAKEN % OF CLASSES ALLOTTED TAKEN BY BY TEMPORARY TAKEN BY REGULAR FACULTY TEMPORARY / FACULTY VISITING FACULTY BA Honours 64 52 12 18.75% in English
BA (General 16 8 6 37.5% course)
MA 80 40 40 50%
TOTAL 160 100 60 36.25%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) COURSE NUMBER OF NUMBER OF STUDENT TEACHERS STUDENTS TEACHER RATIO BA Honours in English 6 150 1:25
BA (General Course) 6 246 1:41
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MA IN ENGLISH 15 93 1:6.2
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Number of Academic support staff SANCTIONED (G.B) FILLED (technical) and administrative staff 01 01 Sri Raja Chowdhury, B.A.
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG. Faculty for UG & PG Courses, Substantive and Management Apointee Male Female Total
Total no. of teachers (for UG & PG classes) 2 4 6
Teachers with Ph.D. or equivalent as the highest qualification 2 0 2
Teachers with PG or equivalent as the highest qualification 4 4
Teachers with other specific eligible qualification (specify) 0 0 (MPhil)
Visiting Faculty for Seminar Lectures/Classes for P.G. Course in Male Female Total English
Total no. of teachers (for PG classes) 11 8 19
Teachers with Ph.D. or equivalent as the highest qualification 6 6 12
Teachers with PG or equivalent as the highest qualification 3 1 4
Teachers with other specific eligible qualification (specify) 2 1 3 (MPhil) (MPhil) (MPhil)
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: 2 UGC-SPONSORED MRPs DONE BETWEEN 2006-2012 - UGC – Minor Res. Project of D. Sengupta – Rs 33,000.00 (completed 2006); Dr. S. B. Sarkar UGC MRP of Rs. 98500 (completed 2012)
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received PRINCIPAL UGC- MINOR 2006- THOMAS HARDY RS UC & INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH 2008 33000/- PROJECT PROJECT SUBMITTED IN 2008
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PRINCIPAL UGC- MINOR 2010- IMPACT OF EUROPEAN RS UC & INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH 2012 DRAMATURGY ON 98,500/- PROJECT PROJECT INDIAN DRAMA IN SUBMITTED ENGLISH AND IN IN MARCH ENGLISH 2012 TRANSLATION
UGC PG-GRANT 2011- EQUIPMENT Rs UC DEVELOPMENT UNDER XI 12 200000 SUBMITTED GRANT FOR PLAN BOOKS & JOURNALS POST- EDUCATION GRADUATE IN INNOVATION / FIELD Rs ENGLISH WORK 200000
Rs 50000
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: The teachers of the Department are eligible for guiding research scholars for M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses offered at the west Bengal State University as per WBSU Research Regulations 2013 for offering autonomous PG course in English affiliated to the university. 5 students of the department have qualified the RET and are doing their course work for M.Phil and PhD and the Supervisors would be allotted in due time by the Board of Research Studies. Dr. Debashish Sengupta and Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar of the department have applied for M.Phil. / Ph.D. Supervisorship at the West Bengal State University and are waiting for the allotment of scholars for Supervisorship. However, the teachers are engaged in informal guidance to all the ex-students pursuing their PhD work at different universities in west Bengal. Dr. Debashish Sen Gupta has supervised an MPhil scholar Smt. Sudipta Chakraborty for the Dissertation entitled ‘”Thomas Hardy Liked Women”: The Problem of Feminine Retaliation Against the Masculine Offensive in the Fiction of Thomas Hardy’, at the Vinayaka Missions University, Salem Tamil Nadu for the award of MPhil Degree in2008.
19. Publications: SEE ANNEXURE 1 a) a) Publication per faculty b) b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (1. national / 2. international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index 258
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i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Name of the Faculty A b 1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l (UG & PG Courses, Substantive and Management Apointee) Pramila Majumder 5 4 1
Debashis Sengupta 5 1
Shubh Brat Sarkar 25 2 1 20 3 17
Tamalika Das 2 1
Taniya Neogi 3 3 3
Sanchali Sarkar 1 (accepted)
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. NONE Name of the Faculty Committee / Board Institution Period Prof. Pramila Board of Studies for UG in The University of 2003- Majumdar English Calcutta 2006 Dr. Debashish Sen Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2008- Gupta English University 2011 Prof. Pramila Chair Person, Expert Rishi Bankim Chandra 2009- Majumdar Committee for PG in College 2012 English Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for UG in West Bengal State 2011- English University 2015 Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies in UG & Narula Institute of 2015-till PG (Humanities) technology date (Autonomous) Dr. Debashish Sen Chair Person, Expert Rishi Bankim Chandra 2012- Gupta Committee for PG in College 2015 English Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Chair Person, Board of Rishi Bankim Chandra March Studies for PG in English College 2015-Jul 2015 259
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Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Board of Studies for PG in Rishi Bankim Chandra July 2015- English College till date Dr. Debashish Sen Member Jadavpur University 2009-till Gupta Society for American date Studies (JUSAS) Dr. Debashish Sen Member American Study Circle 2005-till Gupta at USIS Calcutta. date
22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: Name of the Project Class / Batch Project Supervisor No. of Percen Student tage of Studen ts Performance Project: Badal M. A. 2 nd Semester Dr. Subhendu 34 100% Sircar’s Indian History Made (2010) Sarkar & Dr. Easy Shubh Brat Sarkar Book and Film Review M.A. 4 th Semester Dr. Shubh Brat 44 100% (2012) Sarkar Drama & Performance M.A. 2 nd Semester Dr. Shubh Brat 44 100% Project (2012) Sarkar 45 M.A. 4 th semester (2012) In Search for Love in Poetry M.A. 3 rd semester Dr. Shubh Brat 44 100% Improvisation through Song, (2013) Sarkar Dance and Drama Translation of Dalit Poetry M.A. 1 st Semester Prof. Pramila 44 100% from Bengali, Hindi & Urdu (2014) Majumdar, Prof to English Hrikesh Kumar Singh & Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar Short Docu-Drama Project M.A. 3 rd Semester Dr. Shubh Brat 18 100% on the Representation of the (2014) Sarkar Female & the Transgender in Myth and History Short Performance Project M.A. 3 rd Semester Dr. Shubh Brat 26 100% on 5 plays: Kalidasa’s (2014) Sarkar Sakuntala , Aristophanes’ Frogs , Brecht’s Mother Courage and Dario Fo’s WeWon’t Pay, We Won’t Pay 100% PG STUDENTS; 100% UG Students having Journalism and Mass Communication as a 260
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General / Honours Paper b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Name of the Project Class / Batch Project Supervisor No. of Percent Student age of Student s Meeting the Playwright 2nd Semester Prof Tamalika Das & 28 90% Badal Sircar: 23 April 2010 (2010) Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar (Kolkata) Interview & Chat & Play Reading session English language Teaching MA 4 th Semester Prof Tanmay Ghosh 46 100% (ELT) at Local Schools and in English Dr. Sharmistha Institutions Chatterjee Sriwastav
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students NAME DESIGNATION INSTITUTION YEAR/ AWARD/AREA
DURATION
Dr. Associate Visited American Studies 21.05.1996- Teacher Grant (Travel, Debashish Professor Research 20.06.1996 In-Residence and Sen Gupta Perdiem) Centre, Hyderabad
Dr. Associate Visited American Studies 25.12.1996- as a grantee Debashish Professor Research 15.12.1997. Sen Gupta Centre, Hyderabad
Dr. Shubh Assistant American Studies Research Sept-Oct Research Grant (Travel, Brat Sarkar Professor Centre, Hyderabad 1997 (21 In-Residence and days) Perdiem)
Priyankari Student of University of Calcutta 2004 University Topper, First Sengupta English Honours in First Class, Bachelors 2001-2004 Examination.
Prof. Guest Faculty Lady Brabourne College 2009 Recipient of Best Taniya (GB Approved) Student and Topper Neogi awards in English Honours Prof. Guest Faculty Kalyani University 2009 University Topper, Sanchali (GB Approved) First in First Class, Sarkar Bachelors Examination. 2009.
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Prof. Guest Faculty UGC 2009-11 Indira Gandhi National Sanchali (GB Approved) Merit Scholarship. Sarkar Gurpreet Student of West Bengal State 2011 University Topper, First Singh English Honours University in First Class, Bachelors 2009-2011 Examination.
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department (2009-2015) 1. Tirthankar Chattopadhyay, Formerly Reader, Kalyani University 2. Sankar Cahtterjee, Formerly Reader, Kalyani University 3. Minakshi Pawha, Professor, Lucknow University 4. Debiprasad Bhattacharya, Formerly Professor, Kalyani University 5. Jayati Gupta, Formerly Professor, West Bengal State University, Tagore National Chair Professor 6. Sarbani Chaudhury, Professor, Kalyani University 7. Sarmila Majumdar, Associate Professor, Kalyani University 8. Purnendu Kumar Bhattacharya, Formerly Associate Professor 9. Pradip Ranjan Sengupta, Formerly Associate Professor, Behala College 10. Meenakshi Krishnan, Associate Professor, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College 11. Nilanjan Chatterjee, Associate Professor, Serampore College 12. Sipra Mukherjee, Associate Professor, West Bengal State University 13. Sravasti Chattopadhyay, Associate Professor, Mahadevanada Mahavidyalaya 14. Niladri R. Chatterjee Associate Professor, Kalyani University 15. Chandrava Chakravarty, Associate Professor, WBSU. 16. Sharmistha Chatterjee Sriwastav, Assistant Professor, Aliah University 17. Partha Sarathi Bhaumick, Assistant Professor, Jadavpur University 18. Drubajyoti Sarkar, Assistant Professor, KU 19. Subhendu Sarkar, Assistant Professor, Ranaghat College 20. Monisha Sarkar, Assistant Professor, East Calcutta Girls’ College 21. Somak Mandal, Assistant Professor, West Bengal State University 22. Santanu Chakraborty, Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
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1 UGC-Sponsored Dept 20-21 “The Dialectics of UGC Articles written by Seminar of Decem Protest in Indian eminent scholars Englis ber, Literature in Gayatri h 2002. English, Native Chakraborty Spivak Australian and Black and Dipesh American Chakraborty were Literature” published
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2 4-day UGC-Spon Dept 19-22 “Understanding UGC Completed in Workshop on of April, Drama through Spon Collaboration with Educational Englis 2010 Performance and Satabdi Innovation Beyond h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi Classroom (Under XI Plan)
3 4-day UGC-Spon Dept 6-9 “Understanding UGC Completed in Workshop on of April, Drama through Spon Collaboration with Educational Englis 2011 Performance and Satabdi Innovation Beyond h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi Classroom (Under XI Plan)
4 5-day UGC-Spon Dept 12-16 “Understanding UGC Completed in Workshop on of March, Drama through Spon Collaboration with Educational Englis 2012 Performance and Satabdi Innovation Beyond h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi Classroom (Under XI Plan)
5 UGC-sponsored Dept 27-28 Contemporary UGC- Organised in National Seminar in of March Trends in Indan spon collaboration with collaboration with Englis 2012 Drama in English West Bengal State West Bengal State h (UG and in English University University (Under XI PG) Translation Plan)
6 4-day UGC-Spon Dept 12-15 “Understanding UGC- Completed in Workshop on of March Drama through Spon Collaboration with Educational Englis 2013 Performance and Satabdi Innovation Beyond h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi Classroom (Under XI Plan)
7 4-day UGC-Spon Dept March “Understanding College Completed in Workshop on of 25-28 Drama through Spon Collaboration with Educational Englis 2014 Performance and Satabdi Innovation Beyond h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi Classroom
8 4-day Workshop on Dept 10-13 “Understanding College- Completed in Educational of March, Drama through spon Collaboration with Innovation Beyond Englis 2015 Performance and Satabdi Classroom h (PG) Third Theatre” Natyagosthi
9 Educational Theatre Dept 13 Sri Lucky Gupta, College- Special session of on Contemporary of March Writer, Director, sponsore Interaction and Social Issues Econo 2015 Performer, d Solo Performance mics Producer, Rangalok “Ma Mujhe Tagore
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and Theatre, Jammu, Bana De” on the Englis Jammu and Plight and h (PG) Kashmir, India. Aspirations of a dalit Child Labour
10 Gender Equality and Dept 6 Issues Related to Co- Sappho for Equality Awareness – An of Octobe Gender Equality and Sponsore – Kolkata (NGO Interactive Workshop Englis r 2015 Rights d by working for Third h (PG) Sappho Gender & LGBT for Rights) Equality
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass percentage Course/Programme received *M *F (refer question no. 4)
English Honours (2015-2016) 515 72 37 + 25 50% MA in English 1 st Semester July 80 45 31 + 14 45% 2015 *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students from % of students from other % of students the same state States from abroad English Honours (2015- 100% NONE NONE 2016) MA in English 1 st 90% 10% NONE Semester July 2015 & 3 rd Semester 2015
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Name of NET/ NET- SLET RET Civil Defense School Private National / GATE JRF services services Service Institution state / PSC / Commmission / Industry competitive SSC / examinations Rlys 2005-2015
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Name of NET/ NET- SLET RET Civil Defense School Private National / GATE JRF services services Service Institution state / PSC / Commmission / Industry competitive SSC / examinations Rlys 2005-2015
NET/SET/RET /SSC/ Entry in Services Coaching (External) Total 12 2 13 10 4 56 55
29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 90% PG to M.Phil. 10% PG to Ph.D. 10% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral - Employed 2% • Campus selection 96% • Other than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 2%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: The College Library has a rich collection of more than 3000 (approx) books and reference materials on English language and literature (Acquisition of 2131 titles between 2000-2015 & rest procured before 2000, presently being restored) . Recent publications are added on a regular basis for both UG & PG students. 1024 books and Journals for the students of English Honours and P.G. were added to the Library during the last five years with a total capital expenditure of Rs 4,76,000/- (including UGC Grant of Rs. 2,40,000/-). The Library has a stock of nearly 500 ebooks on English Language and Literature Studies, e-stored from open learning sources in DVD and Internal HDD. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: The computer and internet resources are available at Department and the Career Hub that houses the Lecture Theatresl and ICT facilities along with the services of the trained instructors and personnel of the Hub. The English Language Teaching Laboratory has been developed for practical training and ELT practice. English Language Teaching and ICT Multimedia Laboratory is presently housed in the ground floor of the Diamond Jubilee Block. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 05 (DJB 9-13) 5 sets of Lectern with inbuilt Mike, Speaker, Lamp, Port, Multipurpose plug point, LED Smart TV with USB & HDMA Personal Computer Connectivity. One LCD (portable) Projector is also used along with 20 Wi-fi enabled Laptops. 265
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d) Laboratories: 01 (Modern Internet enabled English Language Laboratory with self-Learning software and e-modules for Practical classes on ICT-based English Language Teaching and Testing, used by the students of 4 th Semester course in MA (English) opting for ELT.
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: YEAR UGC-spon “Indira Merit OBC SC & ST SC & ST Kanyasr Stipend Gandhi cum Merit Stipend Stipend ee /Scholarship Single Means cum /scholars /scholarshi Prakalpa for Girl Child Minority Means hip for p for UG . Minorities, Scholarsh Scholarsh Scholarsh PG studies OBC & ip for PG ip for PG ip for PG Studies Economicall studies.’’ Studies in Studies in y English English Challenged 2010 15 2 3 2011 07 5 7 5 2012 19 8 3 3 7 7 2013 02 12 4 4 7 6 2 2014 9 4 4 8 5 1 2015 8 5 5 7 5 1 TOTAL 43 42 16 16 38 31 4
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts Year Seminar Lectures by Workshops / Special Literary / Resource Person Seminars Cultural Activities 2010 48 1 3 2011 46 1 4 2012 46 2 4 2013 44 1 4 2014 48 2 4 2015 44 2 4
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33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities a) Prof. Pramila Majumdar has served the college as Convener of Examination Sub- Committee, Chairperson of Expert Commmittee, PG Studies in English, and as member of different Sub-Committees. b) Dr. Debashish Sengupta has served the college as Bursar, Convener of Admission Sub- Committee, Chairperson of Expert Commmittee, PG Studies in English, and as member of different Sub-Committees. c) Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar has served the college as a Member of Governing Body (2007- 2011) and (2012-2015), Co-ordinator of Building Sub;Committee, Member, Finance Sub- Committee Sub-Committee, Convener of Expert Committee, PG Studies in English (2009- 2015), Member of Board of Studies in English (2015-till date)ember of different Sub- Committees Coordinator, IQAC (2015-till date) d) Prof. Tamalika Das is a Member of SC/ST/OBC/Minority Cell.
34. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength: The strength of the department is in its experienced and dedicated teachers who are competent to teach the university curricula as well as prepare students for NET, SET and School Service or Civil Service examinations. While intensive curricular study is encouraged for academic success, modern method of English language teaching is also promoted in the PG classes which has accounted for a gainful placement as academics in private engineering and management colleges.
Weakness: The university offering PG courses have separate Controller of Examinations centre while the Principal of the college is overburdened with additional responsibility to look after the examination of the PG students. The new challenges in research and teaching are not properly supplemented by the available resources and time-frame of the semester system. The gradual rise in dropout rates in the UG English Honours course that is beyond the control of the department is another weakness.
Opportunity: Research opportunities galore for the faculty and students of the department. More intensive coaching for NET-JRF/ SET /RET, seeing the success rate of the students of the department.
Challenges: Sustaining the success rate in the PG course; arresting the trend of dropout rate in the UG Honours course and sustain the success rate at university examinations; and to reap the benefits of Knowledge economy by diversifying the career options of the students who usually stick to traditional employment opportunities.
35. Any other information which highlights the unique achievements of the department: 1.In BA Hons Examination 2004, Smt Priyankari Sengupta, a student of the department has qualified in 1 st Class and has secured the highest marks in English Hons in the said examination of the Univ of Calcutta.
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2.In BA Hons Examination 2011, Sri Gurpreet Singh, a student of the department has qualified in 1 st Class and has secured the highest marks in English Hons in the said examination of the West Bengal State University. Departmental Publication: The Dialectics of Protest in Indian Literature in English, native Australian and Black American Literature , the Journal of the Department of English, R.B.C. College, was published in 2003. The Department publishes this Journal on an Annual basis.
The Achievements of the Department of English
1. The students of the department have excelled in academics and higher education, with several ex-students of the college serving as Principals, Professors, or as senior executives in MNCs, or as Administrative officers. The English Honours graduates of the college have excelled in their PG Studies in English at various universities.
2. In BA Part II Hons (2+1) Examination 2004, Miss Priyankari Sengupta, a student of the department secured 1 st Class First (Gold Medalist) with the highest marks in English Honours in the said examination of the University of Calcutta. Gurpreet Singh, secured 1 st Class First (Gold Medalist) with the highest marks in English Honours, at the WBSU Examinations 2011.
3. The teachers of the department have worked as Head Examiners, Moderators, Paper Setters, Scrutineers, and Examiners at various University Examinations, including WBSU Part I/II/III Examinations.
4. PG students presented research papers at a Seminar organised by the Department of English, University of Kalyani, and were selected as speakers for Panel discussion “Why Theory?” The 4th Semester PG students went to University of Gour Banga, Malda, to perform in an original departmental production in May 2012. In 2013, the students of 3 rd Semester completed a project on Understanding Love Poetry through Performance and in 2014, the students of 3 rd Semester completed a collaborative Research and Performance Project on 1 classical Indian play and 3 European plays and 16 topics related to the position of women and transgender in Myth, Society and Literature for greater gender sensitization.
AWARDS AND PRIZES FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
1. Prof. Amiya Kumar Ghosh Endowment Prize – Awarded by the college to the student who obtains highest marks in English (Hons) in B.A (Hons) Degree Examination.
2. SandipanMajumdar Memorial Gold Medal, from endowment fund of Rupees Three lakh, donated by Sri Samiran Majumdar, father of Sandipan, an ex-student studying English Honours, who untimely left the world on 9 June 2009. – Awarded to the PG students of the English department securing first-class-first and first three ranks at the MA Examinations.
Results of the Students of the Department of English in Three Year B.A. Honours in English
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ANNEXURE 1
LIST OF PUBLICATION and PAPER PRESENTATION:
NAME OF WORK TYPE OF In ISSN/ISBN Publisher, Year WORK Book/Journal Number Prof Pramila Majumdar Type (Local/national
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“Elementary Lessons of Ranu.” Avenel Book ISBN 978- Burdwan: 2010 Selected 93-80666 Avenel Press Short (national) Stories Translation of Short Stories
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Ruskin Bond’s “The Eyes Have Translation “£‰yiV ” NA Local 2014 It.” As “Chokher Bahire” in work TROINIK (Vernacular) Jan-Jun TROINIK 2014, Issue 3-4 (vernacular)
“Konta Besi Sotyi” – Which Poetry “£‰yiV ” NA Local 2014 One is More True” in TROINIK (Vernacular) July-Sept 2014, TROINIK Issue 1 (vernacular)
“Puratoni” – “Old Fashioned” Poetry “£‰yiV ” NA Local 2014 in TROINIK (Vernacular) Oct ’14 – Mar 2015, Issue 1-2 / TROINIK July-Sept 2014, Issue 1 (vernacular)
P. G. Wodehouse’s “Loveliest Translation “£‰yiV ” NA Local 2014 of Trees” – “Sundari Cheri” in work TROINIK (Vernacular) Apr - TROINIK Jun 2015, Issue 4 (vernacular)
Dr. Debashis Sengupta TYPE OF In ISSN/IS Publisher, Year of WORK Book/Jour BN Publication NAME OF WORK nal Number Type (Local/nati onal
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“‘In Conformity with Norms?’: UGC- Seminar NA Rishi 2012 Moral Dilemma of the Female sponsored Volume Bankim Characters of Girish Karnad’s National Chandra Hayavadana and Naga- Seminar, 28 College Mandala ” March 2012 National
NAME OF WORK TYPE OF WORK In Peer- ISSN/ Publisher, Year Book/Jo revie ISBN of Dr. Shubh Brat Sarkar (article urnal wed Num Type Public ber (Local/national ation /chapter/book (Yes / No) /international /monograph/
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proceedings)
1. “Impact of Fifty Third BOOK NO NIL Kolkata: 2003 Environmental Orientation Academic Staff Pollution on Human Programme: College Psychology: An Proceedings ; (University of Analysis through UGC-ASC Calcutta) Selected Literary Works” Publisher, Type (national)
2. Abstract of lecture UGC- National NAT. YES NIL Krishnan agar 16-17 delivered: “Role of Seminar on LEVEL Government April Language and Disaster and Its SEMIN College 2004 Performance…” Management: AR Publisher, Perspective and JOURN Future AL Type (UGC Approaches national-level)
3. “Ecological Theatre: Prakashkaal, Vol JOURN NO NIL Halisahar: 2005 Performance and 2. Eds. Niyogi et AL Prabal Deb Environmental Issues” al Publisher,
Type (local, little magazine)
4. “Contemporary Studies in INT. YES N/A Calcutta: 2006 Trends in African American JOURN American American Theatre” Literature: AL Literary Study Volume IV. Eds. Circle, American Bandyopadhyay Center (USIS) et al Publisher,
Type (international)
5. “Role of Language Combating BOOK YES ISBN Kolkata: acb 2005 and Performance in Dissaster: 81- publications Awareness Campaigns Perspective in 8750 on Ecological Disaster the New 0-29- Publisher, Management and Millennium. Eds. 8 Type Mitigation” Banerjee et al. (international)
6. “Treatment of History Indo-Anglian BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2008 and Politics in Indira Literature: Past 81- Way Publisher,
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Parthasarathy’s to Present , Ed. 8929 Type (national) ‘Aurangzeb’” with M. Ketaki Datta. 3-35- Sarkar 4
7. “Sri Aurobindo” with Indian Poetry in BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2008 M. Sarkar English. Eds B. K. 81- Way Publisher, Banerjee & K. 8929 Bakshi 3-57- Type (national) 5
8. Jane Austen’s ‘Pride Ed. Shubh Brat BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2009 and Prejudice: A Sarkar Jane 81- Way Publisher, Critical Appraisal Austen’s ‘Pride 8929 and Prejudice: A 3-59- Type (national) Critical Appraisal 1 Ed. With an Introduction and Notes by Shubh Brat Sarkar
9. “Women Novelists of Jane Austen’s BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2009 the Romantic Period” ‘Pride and 81- Way Publisher, Prejudice: A 8929 Critical Appraisal 3-59- Type (national) Ed. Shubh Brat 1 Sarkar
10. “Jane Austen’s Pride Jane Austen’s BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2009 and Prejudice and the ‘Pride and 81- Way Publisher, Epistolary Mode” Prejudice: A 8929 Critical Appraisal 3-59- Type (national) Ed. Shubh Brat 1 Sarkar
11. “Cinematic Jane Austen’s BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2009 Adaptations of Jane ‘Pride and 81- Way Publisher, Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A 8929 Prejudice ” Critical Appraisal 3-59- Type (national) Ed. Shubh Brat 1 Sarkar
12. Introduction to Alexandre BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2009 Alexandre Dumas The Dumas The 978- Way Publisher, Count of Monte Cristo Count of Monte 93- Cristo Books 8014 Type (national) Way Classic 5-03- Edition, Kolkata 7
13. “Dionysus in Search of Rereading BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2010 a Playwright: Aristophanes’ 978- Way Publisher, 273
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Aristophanes’s The ‘Frogs’. Ed. 93- Type (national) Frogs and the Poetics Jaydip Sarkar. 8014 of Metatheatre”, With 5-79- M. Sarkar 2
14. Jane Austen’s ‘Pride Jane Austen’s BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2010 and Prejudice: A ‘Pride and 81- Way Publisher, Critical Appraisal. Prejudice: A 8929 Second Revised Critical Appraisal 3-59- Type (national) Edition Ed. With an 1 Introduction and Notes by Shubh Brat Sarkar
15. “Macbeth and his Evil and its UGC- Peer NO Publisher, 2011 ‘Poisoned Chalice’: Ramification in SEMIN Editor Shakespeare’s Shakespeare’s AR ial Type (UGC- cauldron of evils’’ ‘Macbeth’ and VOLUM revie SPONSORED Other Plays’’ E w State Level Chak seminar) daha Colle ge
16. “Sri Aurobindo” with Studies in Indian BOOK N/A ISBN Kolkata: Books 2012 M. Sarkar Poetry in English. 81- Way Publisher, Revised and 8929 “Sri Aurobindo’s ‘The enlarged edition. 3-57- Type (national) Golden Light’ and ‘The Eds B. K. 5 Tiger and the Deer’” Banerjee, K. Bakshi & D. Banerjee
17. “History and Politics CLCWeb: JOURN YES ISSN (Purdue JUNE in Indira Comparative AL 1481- University Press) 2012 Parthasarathy’s Literature and 4374 Publisher, Aurangzeb ” Culture
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18. Narratology and R. K. R. K. Narayan: BOOK N/A ISBN New Delhi, PHI 2012 Narayan’s Short Critical Essays. 978- Learning Private Stories Ed. Sarbani 81- Limited Putatunda 203- 4536- Publisher, 2 Type (international)
19. “In Search of Public Recent Changes UGC- YES ISBN: Kolkata: Unique 2012 Information and in Indian sponsor 978- Books Awareness Campaigns Journalism & Its ed 81- International on Ecological Issues in Impact on Nationa 9063 Print and electronic Society . Ed. l 18-0- Media” Reema Roy Seminar 8
20. “ Narratology and Modern Short UGC- YES ISBN The Publication Aug James Joyce’s Story: Text and sponsor 978- Unit, 2012 Dubliners : “Araby” Narrative. Ed. ed 81- KWCollege, and “Eveline” Ghoshal, Durga Nationa 9243 (UGC-spon et al. l 95-0- National Level Seminar 1 Seminar Krishna Publication) gar Women ’s College
21. “Improvisations on UGC-sponsored Jogesh Natio In Brechtian Dramaturgy National Chandr nal Press in Habib Tanvir’s Seminar, 14 a Charandas Chor ” September, 2011 Caudhu ry College , Kolkata
22. “Linguistic Criticism of UGC-sponsored Motijhe Natio In R. K. Narayan’s A Tiger National el nal Press for Malgudi and other Seminar College Short Stories” , Dumdu m
23. “Between the UGC-sponsored Rishi Natio 2012 Brechtian Parable National Bankim nal Plays and Seminar, 28 Chandr Chhattisgarhi Folk March 2012 a Performance: College Theatricality and
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Dialectic in Habib Tanvir’s Charandas Chor ”
24. ‘’Protest against Perspectives on UGC- YES ISBN The, Principal, 2013 Ecological Ecocriticism sponsor 978- Bonaigarh Degradation in Some ed 93- College (UGC- Contemporary Nationa 5126- spon National Ecodrama and l 166-7 Level Seminar Performance’’ Seminar Publication) on Ecocriti cism- 21-22 Jan 2012, Boinaig arh College , Odisha
25. A Midsummer Night’s Summer? Night? BOOK YES ISBN Burdwan: Avenel 2014 Dream : Reception, Or Dream? Ed. 978- Press (national) Performative Pradip Ranjan 93- Circumstances and Sengupta 8076 Shakespeare’s 1-49- Transmutation of 7 Theatrical Sources” with M. Sarkar
26. “William Blake’s English Poetry BOOK In Burdwan: Avenel 2015 Composite Art” Press Press (national)
Prof. TYPE OF WORK In Peer- ISSN/ISBN Publisher, Year of Tamalika Book/Journal reviewed Number Publication Das (article Type (Yes / (Local/national NAME OF /chapter/book No) WORK /international /monograph/
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“Anxiety UGC-sponsored Rishi Bankim NA NA National 2012 and National Chandra Otherness Seminar, 28 College in the March Theatre of Badal 2012 Sircar”
“Theatre Natya Sanskriti Brischik N/A N/A State 2011 and Anuvava: A Theatrics: Complete An Theatre Journal Overview of an Interview with Badal Sircar”
Prof. Taniya Neogi Publisher Year ISSN / ISBN Peer Rema Title of the Paper / Book review rk ed Spectral Presences in Three New April ISSN 2277-3967 Yes 2014 Modern Plays: Ibsen’s Ghosts , Academia 2014,Vol.3 (Print) Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata Issue 2 ISSN 2347-2073 and O’Neill’s The Emperor (Online) Jones Paule Marshall’s Brown Girl, The August ISSN 0976- Yes 2014 Brownstones : A Novel of Criterion 2014, Vol. 8165 Growth Beyond Brownness and 5, Issue 4 Brownstones An Unconventional Edulight Septembe ISSN 2454-8987 Yes 2015 ‘Memsahib’: A Reading of Flora r 2015, Annie Steel’s short stories Vol. 1, Issue 1
Prof Sanchali Sarkar Publisher Year ISSN / ISBN Peer reviewed Remark
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"Men Not Allowed": Sibeal Feminist 2016 PENDING YES accepted Gendered Spaces in Network, Ireland (International) Indian Public Transport
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Prof. Sanchali Kalyani University. 2012. Research Assistantship Women’s COMPLETE Sarkar Conditon in Bengal. D
Prof. Taniya English Department 29 th and ‘New Post Colonial Studies: ATTENDE th Neogi West Bengal State 30 April, Changing Boundaries and D University 2014 Emerging Concerns’. An International Seminar
Prof. Taniya Victoria College and 3rd and 4 th . ‘Women’s Voices: Heard Voices ATTENDE Neogi Seth Soorajmull December and Those Unheard. Elizabethan D Jalan Girls’ College , 2015 and Jacobean theatre and the Indian Classroom Context’.
PAPERS PRESENTED BY THE TEACHERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Seminars Attended and Papers Presented by Dr. Debashish Sen Gupta
a)”An Existential Crisis and the Self in Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” at American Studies Research Centre on 15.05.1997.
b)” Mark Twain and the River: The Mississippi in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn” in one of the seminars of JUSAS.
c)’ “In Conformity with Norms?”: Moral Dilemma in the Female Characters of Girish Kanrad’s Hayavadana and Nagamandala’ in a National Seminar at Rishi Bankim Chandra College on 27.08.2012
d)” With Rage in his Heart: The Assaults of the Deviant Masculine in Emile Bronte”s Wuthering Heights”, in one of the Departmental Seminars.
e)”Self and Sin: Problematizing Crime in Twain’s Huck Finn and Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter” on 24.11.2015 in a seminar organized by JUSAS.
Serial TITLE OF DETAILS OF Organised by Date of Type (Local / LECTURE/PRESENTATION CONFERENCE/ Presentation national BY DR. SHUBH BRAT SARKAR SEMINAR /intern ational
1. “Influence of Absurd on Scholars’ Seminar American Studies 01-10-1997 International American Drama” Research Centre, Hyderabad
2. “Impact of Environmental Fifty Third Kolkata: Academic 05-01-2003 National Pollution on Human Orientation Staff College Psychology: An Analysis Programme: (University of
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through Selected Literary Proceedings Calcutta) Works”
3. “Ecological Theatre: UGC- Sponsored Department of 14-11-2003 National Performance and Refresher Course English, University Environmental Issues” of Kalyani
4. “Contemporary Trends in International Panel Calcutta: American 19-02-2004 International African American Theatre” Discussion on “Race, Literary Study Ethnicity and Circle, American Memory: Reviewing Center (USIS) Afro-American Cultural Encounter”
5. “Role of Language and UGC-Sponsored Krishnanagar Govt. 16 April 2005 National Performance in Awareness National Seminar College, WB, India Campaigns on Ecological on “Disaster and Its Disaster Management and Management: Mitigation” Perspectives and Future Approaches”
6. “Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty First Pre-Submission Department of 12-05-2006 Local on American Soil” Lecture for PhD English, University of Kalyani
7. “Theatre as Ritual: America Second Pre- Department of 19-09-2006 Local Turns to Grotowski” Submission Lecture English, University for PhD of Kalyani
8. Indira Parthasarathy’s UGC-Sponsored Department of 19-07-2008 National ‘Aurangzeb’: Historicisation, Refresher Course Comparative Politics and Dramaturgy Literature, Jadavpur University
9. “Role of Theatre in the Age UGC-Sponsored Department of 21-01-2010 National of Ecological Crisis” Refresher Course English, University of Calcutta
10. “From Fiction to Film: “Twice Born Fiction” Serampore College Nov 2010 Local Cinematic Adaptation of Seminar Lecture Jane Austen’s Novels” Series on Media, Literature and Society”
11. Theory and Practice: Literary UGC-spon RBC College for 21 Local / Cultural Theory and its Extension Lecture Women September Textual Application 2011
12. “Improvisations on UGC-sponsored Jogesh Chandra 14 National Brechtian Dramaturgy in National Seminar Caudhury College, September, Habib Tanvir’s Charandas 279
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Chor ” Kolkata 2011
13. “ In Search of Public UGC-sponsored Rishi Bankim 16 -09- 2011 National Information and Awareness National Seminar, Chandra College Campaigns on Ecological Dept. of Journalism Issues in Print and Electronic & Mass Media” Communication
14. “ Narratology and James UGC-sponsored Krishnagar 25-11-2011 National Joyce’s Dubliners : “Araby” National Seminar Women’s College and “Eveline”
15. “Linguistic Criticism of R. K. UGC-sponsored Motijheel College, 6 -12- 2011 National Narayan’s A Tiger for National Seminar Dumdum Malgudi and other Short Stories”
16. “In Search of a Minimalist UGC-sponsored Rishi Bankim 28 March National Theatre: Chaikin, Grotowski National Seminar Chandra College 2012 and Badal Sircar”
17. Teaching Shakespeare in National Seminar Serampore College 6-7 October National the Indian Classrooms: from 2015 colonial to post- independence period
18. Representation of the Dalit State-Level Seminar Sarojini Naidu 14 October State Female in Male Dalit College for Women 2015 Writings
19. Lessons of War in Twentieth UGC-sponsored Asannagar MMT 27 November National Century Theatre National Seminar Mahavidyalaya 2015
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Hindi
1. Name of the Department : Hindi 2. Year of Establishment: 1997 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG, B.A Honours 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: None 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Annual 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : Taking spl. classes in Dept. of English on ‘THE HALFWAY HOUSE’ by Dr. Ramesh Yadav in two consecutive sessions . 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. None 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons None 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors Nil Nil Asst. Professors 02 01
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name of faculty Qualification Designatio Specializati No. of No. of n on years of Ph.D. experienc students e guided for the last 4 years Hrishikesh kumar M.A.,B.Ed.,M.P Assistant Katha 3 years & Nil Singh hil. Professor sahitya 5 months Dr. Renu shaw M.A. CWTT* Premchand 5 years Nil Dr. Ramesh yadav M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph Guest Katha 3 years Nil .D. Lecturer Sahitya Dr. Swati ghosh M.A.,Ph.D. Guest Premchand 1 year Nil Lecturer CWTT* - Contractual Whole Time Teacher (Govt. Approved) 11. List of senior visiting faculty: None
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty
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Name of faculty Session % of taken classes (per week ) Dr. Ramesh 2012-13 15% Yadav 2013- 14 15% 2014-15 15% Dr. Swati Ghosh 2012-13 15% 2013- 14 15% 2014-15 15%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Session Year Total number Student of students Teacher ratio 2010-11 1st year 63 63:4(2 Full Time & 2 Guest Teacher 2nd year 57 57:4(do) 3rd year 54 54:4(do) 2011-12 1st year 61 61:4(do) 2nd year 61 61:4(do) 3rd year 48 48:4(do) 2012-13 1st year 69 69:4(do) 2nd year 42 42:4(do) 3rd year 57 57:4(do) 2013- 14 1st year 64 64:4(do) 2nd year 45 45:4(do) 3rd year 31 31:4(do)
2014-15 1st year 78 78:4(do) 2nd year 56 56:4(do) 3rd year 43 43:4(do)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: None 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: a. Ph.D. - 3 b. M.Phil. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants Received: None 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: None 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : None 19. Publications and Paper Presentation: 282
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A. Hrishikesh Kr. Singh Type of Name of the Name of the Referenc Name of the ISBN Name of Publication Book/journal Chapter e with Publisher Author/Edito Year r
Article in a Sankalp Fort William 2007 University of research (Research College Ki Bhumika Calcutta , journal journal of Hindi Dept. of Hindi Editor : Prof. Dept., University Amarnath of Calcutta) Sharma
Article in a Sankalp Fort William Ki 2009 University of Editor : Prof. research (Research Sthapna Aur Calcutta , Amarnath journal journal of Hindi Prarmbhik Karya Dept. of Hindi Sharma Dept., University of Calcutta)
Article in a Pairokar Sampradayikta aur 2013 Rozaida ISSN- Editor : Noor literary Samajik Awamulyan Khatoon, Hi- 2320- Muhmmad journal ke Daur Me Bhishm Tech 5601 Noor Sahani Ke Natakon Communicatio Ka Auochitya n & Consultants, Kolkata
Article in a Vaishvikasran Ki Vaishvikasran Ki 2014 B.K. Sahitya ISBN:978- Editor : Dr. Book Aandhi Mein Aandhi Mein Prakashan, 81- Neeraj (seminar Hindi Kahani Se Maddhim Hoti Kolkata 921414- Sharma proceeding) Gayab Hota Jivan Ki Lau 7-3 Manushya
Name of Conference/Seminar/Workshop Title of the Paper
Participated in a One-day Workshop on the New Syllabi of 3yr B.A. (Hons. And General) in Hindi in 2003.
Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Sampradayikta aur Samajik Awamulyan ke “Sampradayikta aur Samajik Awamulyan ke dour me Bhiushma dour me Bhiushma Sahani ke Natakon ka Sahani, Habib Tanvir aur Safdar Hashmi ke Natakon ka Aouchitya” Aouchitya”. in 2011.
Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Contemporary Indian Women and Safdar “Contemporary Trends in Indian Drama : Theory, Practice and Hashmi’s Aurat(Women). Criticism” in 2012.
Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Some Nari Samanta ke Sawal aur Neeti- Shastra. Different Issues in Western Logic and Practical Ethics” in 2012.
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Participated in UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Vaishvikasran Vaishvikasran Ki Aandhi Mein Maddhim Ki Aandhi Mein Hindi Kahani Se Gayab Hota Manushya” in 2013. Hoti Jivan Ki Lau.
Participated in International Seminar on “Feminism, Physical & Auraton Ki Nimnata : Ek Mithak. MentalWork Field Of Women And Literature” in 2014
Successfully participated in 4-week Orientation Programme (OP- 112) held from 10.06.2013 to 06.07.2013 at HPU, Shimla.
Successfully participated in 3-week Refresher Course held from 06.08.2015 to 26.08.2015 at Ranchi University, Ranchi.
B. Renu Shaw Participation in Seminar/Conference/Workshop : • Participation in UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Political Economy Of Development’ on April 17,2008 at Rishi Bankim Chandra College , Naihati. • Participation in UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on ‘Twentieth Century India : Some Reflections’ . • Participation in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Recent Changes in Indian Journalism and Its Impact on Society’ on Sept.16,2011 at Rishi Bankim Chandra College , Naihati. • Participation in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Global Warming’ . • Participation in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Satabarsher Aloke Geetanjali’ on 2-3 March,2012 at Rishi Bankim Chandra College , Naihati.
C. Dr. Ramesh Yadav Type of Name of the Name of the Referenc Name of the ISBN Name of the Publication Book/journal Chapter e with Publisher Author/Edito Year r
Article in a News Hint Nirmal ke June R J Pandey Editor : R J journal bina anirmal 2006 Pandey rah gaya samkalin paridrishya
Article in a Sankalp Stri-purush 2009 University of Editor : Prof. research (Research samanta ki Calcutta , Amarnath journal journal of padtal aur Dept. of Sharma Hindi Dept., Yashpal Hindi University of Calcutta)
Article in a Nishan Jhutha-sach April- Sangita Joint Editor : journal ka samajik June Bhakt Upendra
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yatharth 2010 Yadav & Nila Ram
Article in a Nishan Yatharthvadi 2011 Sangita Joint Editor : journal kathakar Bhakt Upendra Premchand Yadav & Nila Ram
Chapter in a Recent Journalism 2012 Unique 978-81- Editor : Book(semina Changes in and its Books 906318- Reema Roy r Indian objectives. Internationa 0-8 proceeding) Journalism l and Its Impact
Chapter in a Satabarser Geetanjali Eshan 978-81- Book(semina Aaloke Mein Ganga PrakashaniI 925320- r proceeding Geetanjali Jamuni 0-4 Dhara
Article in a Vaishvikasra Vaishvikasra 2014 B.K. Sahitya ISBN:978 Editor : Dr. Book n Ki Aandhi n Ke Duar Prakashan, -81- Neeraj (seminar Mein Hindi Mein Kolkata 921414- Sharma proceeding) Kahani Se Samkalin 7-3 Gayab Hota Hindi Kahani Manushya Ke Naye Tevar
Name of Conference/Seminar/Workshop Title of the Paper
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Contemporary The Contemporary Relevance of Dharmvir Trends in Indian Drama : Theory, Practice and Criticism” Bharati’s Andha Yug
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Some Different Stri Chetna ki Prakriti aur Neeti Shastra Issues in Western Logic and Practical Ethics”
UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Shatborshe Aloke Gitanjali mein Ganga Jamuni Dhara aur Gitanjali” Rabindra
Others Academic Credentials : • Appointed as Examiner and Paper Setter in Hindi under West Bengal State University and University of Calcutta. 285
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• Working as an academic Councellor in Hindi (both for P.G & U.G.) at IGNOU (Study Centre - 2482) from July, 2009 to till date. • Worked as Asst. Co-ordinator at IGNOU. • Acted as Judge in Cluster Level KVS National Social Science Exhibition-Cum- National Integration Camp 2012.
D . Dr. Swati Ghosh
Type of Name of the Name of the Referenc Name of the ISBN Name of Publication Book/journal Chapter e with Publisher Author/Editor Year
Article in a Research Link Bangle ke 2009 ISSN research Vol.8 Dwijendra Lal Roy 0973162 journal evam Hindi ke 8 Editor : Dr. Jaishankar Prasad Ramesh Soni ke ‘Chandragupta’ Natak ka Tulanatmak Adhyayan.
Article in a Wisdom Herald Adhunik Jivan 2013 ISSN Editor : Jyoti research Dwand Aur Mohan 2231148 Dubey journal Rakesh ke Natakon 3 ki Katha Vastu.
Article in a Universal Hindi Natya 2013 ISSN Editor : Dr. research Review Parampara Aur 2277- Rajneesh Kant journal Mohan Rakesh Ka 2723 Mishra Natya Sahitya
Article in a Vaishvikasran Ki Vaishvikasran Ki 2014 B.K. Sahitya ISBN:97 Editor : Dr. Book Aandhi Mein Aandhi Mein Hindi Prakashan, 8-81- Neeraj Sharma (seminar Hindi Kahani Se Kahani Se Gayab Kolkata 921414- proceeding) Gayab Hota Hota Manushya Aur 7-3 Manushya Mohan Rakesh
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Name of the faculty: Hrishikesh Kr. Singh Academic Credentials :
• Appointed as paper setter in Hindi under West Bengal State University. • Appointed as Head Examiner in Hindi under West Bengal State University.
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• Appointed as Examiner in Hindi under West Bengal State University, University of Burdwan and Kalyani University(UG & PG). • Appointed as Moderator in Hindi under Kalyani University( PG). • Appointed as Evaluator in Hindi in 12 th RLST of The West Bengal School Service Commissio (ER). • Acted as Expert of Selection Committee for the appointment of Guest Teacher in Hindi in Rishi Bankim Chandra College For Women, Naihati. • Acted as Expert of Selection Committee for the appointment of Contractual Teacher in Hindi in Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya, Kalyani. • Acted as Judge in Cluster Level KVS National Social Science Exhibition-Cum- National Integration Camp 2010-11. • Acted as Academic Counselor in Hindi at IGNOU Partner Institute (code- 7465). • Delivered lectures as a resource person in different institutions.
Administrative Contributions :
• Working as Head of the department of Hindi of R.B.C College since 2010. • Active member of National Service Scheme Unit-1 of R.B.C College. • Member of Teachers’ Council, R.B.C College. • Active member of Centre Committee, R.B.C College. • Active member of College Examination Committee, R.B.C College. • Active member of Games and Sports Committee, R.B.C College. • Active member of College Admission sub-Committee, R.B.C College.
22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: None b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
• A student, named Shagufta Yasmin secured First Class First Position in B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination, 2011 and recipient of RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA COLLEGE AWARD. • In 2013 Lakhi Shaw passed B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination in First Class First Position. She secured 66.5% marks . • In 2014 Tumpa Shaw passed B.A. Part III Hindi Honours Examination in First Class First Position. She secured 66.33% marks . • Lakhi Shaw, Priyanka Sinha, Priyanka Gupta won the first prize in Hindi Ghyan Pratiyogita in 2011-2012 organised by Sanskritik Punarnirman Mission, Kolkata. 287
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• Shovan Pramanik of B.A. III Year successfully participated in 6 days Adventure Camp Sponsored by Govt. of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, through North Eastern Council & executed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, (NSS) under the Pilot Scheme “Youth to the Edge” organized at DZUKOU Valley - Kohima in Nagaland from 15 th - 22 nd March 2012.
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department:
• A departmental Seminar on 6 th August 2010 on “Premchand ki Prasangikta”. The speakers were Prof. Arun Hota (HOD, Dept. of Hindi, WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY), Dr. Rahul Pandey (Asst. Prof. in Hindi, West BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY), Dr. Srikant Gond ( Associate Prof., Dept. of Education, Kalyani University).
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : As mentioned in item 24.
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Seession Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
2010-11 B.A.Hons. 207 63 M=15,F=48 90.91% 2011-12 B.A.Hons. 220 61 M=25,F=36 79.2% 2012-13 B.A.Hons. 195 69 M=31,F=38 56.36% 2013-14 B.A.Hons. 199 64 M=25,F=39 2014-15 B.A.Hons. 235 78 M=20,F=58 *M=Male F=Female
27. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of % of students % of students students from other from abroad from the States
same state
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? : Mira Shaw (Dec.2011) & Shagufta Yasmin (Dec.2014) has cleared the NET.
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29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Central library with reference reading and lending facilities. Total number 0f books is ………… b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Both have internet facility. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: No d) Laboratories: Nil
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Disbursed Year No. of Students 2010 06 2011 03 2012 15 2013 06
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts • A departmental Seminar on 6 th August 2010 on “Premchand ki Prasangikta”. The speakers were Prof. Arun Hota (HOD, Dept. of Hindi, WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY), Dr. Rahul Pandey (Asst. Prof. in Hindi, West BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY), Dr. Srikant Gond ( Associate Prof., Dept. of Education, Kalyani University). • A departmental Seminar Lecture on ‘ Tulsi Das ki Samajik Chetna’ organized on 21.12.2011. • A departmental Seminar Lecture on ‘ Hindi Diwas’ 14 Sept,2012.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Through ICT facilities and more involvement in class activities.
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34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: The teachers and students perform their social duties and commitments through participation in various activities organized by NSS and NCC Units of our college.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:
Strength : • Young faculties with collaborative mind. • Students- teachers healthy and supportive relation. • Conducive learning enviorenment. • Fees concession for students. • Contemporary reference books at library. Weakness of the department: • Scarcity of full time faculty. • Lack of Infrastructural Development. Opportunity of the department: • Literature is the flame of Life. A man can develop his morals, ethics and character through the Literature. It is a continuing educational process for intellectual enrichment. • In the department, students get a home like environment and they learn their subject in a friendly atmosphere. • A lot of job opportunities for the students, especially in the field of Teaching & Translation.
Challenges of the department: • Social, cultural and economical background of the students, which is often poor and therefore becomes a serious impediments to their studies. • There should be a specified class room for the students with modern equipmentsfor audio-visual aids. Future plans: • To form a councelling cell where students facing social inequalities and economic challenges and discrimination get on even field for pursuing their studies. • A departmental library for the dept. of Hindi. • Organizing seminar and workshop regularly. • To set up a language laboratoryfor co-curricular activities.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Sanskrit
1. Name of the department: Sanskrit 2. Year of Establishment: 1947 (Intermediate Arts), 1953 (B.A. Pass), 1964 (B.A. Honours) 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): Programmes / Courses Level B.A. Three Year Honours Degree in UG Sanskrit B.A. Three Year General Degree UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Programmes / College Examination College University Courses Examination Examination B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part I Examination Honours Degree Course(1 st Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part II Examination Honours Degree Course(2 nd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part III Examination Honours Degree Course(3 rd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part I Examination General Degree (1 st Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part II Examination General Degree (2 nd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part III Examination General Degree (3 rd Year)
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : Nil 9. Number of Teaching posts: Categories Sanctioned Filled
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.): Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students
guided for the last 4 years Ardhendubikas M.A.(Double), Associate Indian 17 Years Nil Das B.Ed., M.Phil., Professor Philosophy, Ph.D. Grammar and Linguistics Ashok Kumar M.A., Ph.D. Associate Veda and 17 Years Nil Mahata Professor Mīmāṁsā
Parimal Sardar M.A., B.Ed. Assistant Nyāya 1 Year Nil Professor
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (Programme wise): Programmes / Courses Ratio B.A. Three Year Honours Degree (1 st 36:3 Year) B.A. Three Year Honours Degree (2 nd 15:3 Year) B.A. Three Year Honours Degree (3 rd 24:3 Year) B.A. Three Year General Degree(1 st 300:3 Year) B.A. Three Year General Degree(2 nd 250:3 Year) B.A. Three Year General Degree(3 rd 200:3 Year)
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14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/Dlitt/PhD/MPhill/PG Ph. D M. Phil PG Name of the Teachers Ardhendubikas Das V V V Ashok Kumar V X V Mahata Parimal Sardar X X V
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Nil 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil ∗ Monographs: Nil ∗ Chapter in Books: (2013-14)
Name of Name of Name of book, ISBN Publisher Address faculty the title Date of and page publication & Editor Ashok Vaidik Abhiksa (July, 978-93- Sanskrit 38, Bidhan Kumar Bhārat: 2013) Dr. Tapan 83368- Pustak Sarani, Mahata Nārīr Shankar 66-2 Bhandar Kolkata-700 Pitṛdhane Bhattacharya 006 Adhikār pp.131- 136
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Name of Name of books ISBN Publisher Address faculty Ardhendubikas Padmanābhadatta’s Concept 978-93- Sanskrit 38, Bidhan Das of Cases and Case-endings: 83368- Pustak Sarani, A Study 26-6 Bhandar Kolkata-700 006
∗ Citation Index: Nil ∗ SNIP: Nil ∗ SJR: Nil ∗ Impact factor: Nil ∗ h-index: Nil 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees: Nil b) International Committees: Nil c) Editorial Boards: Nil 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: 0% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: 0% 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : a) National: Nil b) International: Nil 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Course/ Applications Selected Enrolled Pass percentage programme received *M *F Part III & Year (refer question no. 4)
B.A.(Hons) 386 63 26 37 79.17% Session of Admission= Year of 2012-13 Passing=2015 *M=Male F=Female
27. Diversity of Students: Name of the Course % of students from % of students % of students the same state from other from abroad States
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B.A. (Honours) 100% Nil Nil B.A.(General) 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Not known 29. Student progression: Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG Not applicable PG to M.Phil. Not applicable PG to Ph.D. Not applicable Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Not applicable Employed Not applicable • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self- Not applicable employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Books: 1172 Journals: Nil Departmental library does not exist. b) Internet facilities for staff and students: No such facilities are available for staff and students. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil d) Laboratories: Nil 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies:
Year College State Government UGC
2014 Department wise data is not available 2015 Department wise data is not available 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: A Departmental Seminar entitled Evolution of Sanskrit Poetics was organized and held on 12.03.2015 by the Department of Sanskrit. Prof Basudeb Karmakar, Ex-Principal of Serampore Girls’ College delivered his lecture on Sanskrit Poetics in the seminar. Students of the Sanskrit Department and the Teachers of various departments participated there actively. The students asked relevant questions and the speaker made them satisfied by his convincing answers. The participants were almost seventy in all and the duration of the programme was of three hours. 295
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33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Traditional lecture method is followed by the teachers in the classroom. Class Tests are conducted regularly. Students are asked to deliver short lectures through special programmes. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Students of the department participate in social service through their various activities viz special camps on blood donation and check up, relief work for the victims of natural disaster, awareness campaigns on domestic violence, human rights etc organized by the NSS Unit of the college. They take part in Republic Day Parade, National Integration Camp, Army Attachment Camp, Trekking and Mountaineering expeditions through the NCC unit of the college. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strength: 1. Sanskrit has been introduced as a subject in Rishi Bankim Chandra College since its establishment in 1947. Naihati is the adjacent area of Bhatpara, a reputed centre of Sanskrit culture, where various traditional Sanskrit scholars were famous all over the country. Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the creator of our national song vande mātaram , is also the deserving successor of this cultural heritage. The college substantiated its connection with this invaluable tradition by introducing the study of Sanskrit in curriculum. 2. Three whole time teachers of the department take their allotted classes sincerely. The classes are fully assigned and held regularly. Distribution and arrangement of curriculum are decided in the departmental meetings. 3. A vacant post of whole time teacher became filled as Parimal Sardar joined the post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Sanskrit on August, 2014. 4. Parent–Teacher meeting is arranged by the department regularly. The guardians are informed the percentage of attendance and performance in class tests of the students. 5. The department felicitates the successful students with mementoes, prizes, books etc. Weakness: 1. The department confronts problem for the want of departmental office room, departmental library, internet and other modern facilities etc for the students and the teachers of the department. 2. Poor knowledge in English language of the students is a great obstruction because the famous expositions of Sanskrit texts are written in English. 3. Scope of Sanskrit in service sector is very much limited and that is why interest in Sanskrit among the learners. 4. A senior teacher of the department, Dr Ardhendubikas Das, Associate Professor of Sanskrit has retired on June, 2015. After the retirement of Dr. Das, the department is running with shortage of teachers because two substantive posts are lying vacant. Opportunity: 1. Sanskrit is a classical language and it is mother of most of the modern languages of Indian sub-continent. It is a language of our culture, heritage, literature, thought and philosophy. So, it is very much important to the nation in the sphere of education. 2. Sanskrit does not belong to any religious community or sect. In our college the students learn Sanskrit irrespective of religion, caste etc. We should get advantages from Sanskrit for
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its unanimous acceptability. 3. More expansion of Sanskrit education would strengthen the national integration of our country. Challenge: 1. Text books are essential element in teaching and learning process. So, availability of text books without printing mistake is necessary for the students. But unfortunately, some of Sanskrit books comprise numerous printing mistakes. It is a great obstruction to learn a strict language like Sanskrit. 2. Insufficient knowledge in English language of the students opposes the advancement of the knowledge of Sanskrit. 3. Negligence of Sanskrit education in school level makes obstruction to strengthen the base of the students. Future plans: 1. The department is thinking to organize a seminar on Sanskrit Drama and Dramaturgy in the coming session. It will be a state level seminar. 2. The department is planning for publication of a departmental journal. The journal will comprise the research oriented composition of the teachers, students and distinguished guests of the department.
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Evaluative Repo rt of the Department of Urdu
1. Name of the department: Urdu 2. Year of Establishment: 2014 (B.A. General), 2014 (B.A. Honours) 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): Programmes / Courses Level B.A. Three Year Honours Degree in UG Urdu B.A. Three Year General Degree UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Programmes / College Examination College University Courses Examination Examination B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part I Examination Honours Degree Course(1 st Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part II Examination Honours Degree Course(2 nd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part III Examination Honours Degree Course (3 rd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part I Examination General Degree (1 st Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part II Examination General Degree (2 nd Year) B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part III Examination General Degree (3 rd Year)
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : Nil 9. Name of Teachers: Sayeesta Parveen Guest lecturer MA (Urdu), PhD (ongoing) Anwar Seraj Guest Lecturer MA (Urdu) PhD Dr. Omar Ghazali Hony. Guest Lecturer MA, PhD 10. Number of students : Honours 6 +26 ; General : 42
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Evaluative Report of the Department of History
1. Name of the department- History 2. Year of Establishment- 1953. Honours Courses started in 1958. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)- UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- NA 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)- Annual 6. .Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments- Extension lecture given in the History department of the Mahadevananda College, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (North) on 16 March, 2011 by Dr. Sanhita Sen. Dr. Supti Raha had delivered an extension lecture in the History department of the Mahadevananda College, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (North) on April,1, 2011 on ‘Humanism And Renaissance Art.’
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. - NA 7. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons -NA 8. Number of Teaching posts Sanctioned Filled 4 4
Professors NA NA Associate Professors 2 2 Asst. Professors 2 2 • Prof DebaratiTarafdar has worked as anAssistant Professor from 24.09.2013 under the UGC FDP Scheme in place of Prof. Kakali Mukherjee till 21.07.2014 9. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Dr. M.A Associate Modern India 29 Years NA SuptiRaha M. Phil,Ph.D Professor Dr. M.A, M. Phil, Associate Modern India 24 Years NA SanhitaSen Ph. d Professor Prof. M.A Assistant Modern India 10 years NA Anindita Submitted Professor Ghoshal Thesis in 2015 Prof. Kakali M.A, M. Phil Assistant Modern India 10 Years NA Mukherjee Submitted Professor
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Thesis in 2015
10. List of senior visiting faculty- NA 11. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty- NA 12. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise)- Year Hons. Gen (approx.) 1st Year 10:1 185.1:1 2nd year 5.1:1 139.1:1 3rd Year 6.1:1 95.1:1
13. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled- NA 14. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG- Dr. Sanhita Sen and Dr. SuptiRaha Prof. Kakali Mukherjee and Prof. Anindita Ghoshal submitted Thesis in 2015 for the Award of PhD 15. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received- 16. Dr Sanhita Sen received a grant of Rs. 3,00000/ from UGC in March 2014 for Minor Research Project entitled The Sundarbans-Myopic Disaster, Environmental Disaster and Human Misery. Dr. Supti Raha received UGC Minor Research Project entitled “Representation of the Working Class in Contemporary Literature: Bengal,1930-47” amounting Rs.1,08,750/- in March 2012 and completed in December 2014. Prof. Anindita Ghoshal received UGC Minor Research Project entitled ‘Communal Politics and Refugee Movement in West Bengal (1946-1967)’, amounting Rs. 92,000 in 2008 and completed in 2013.
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received- NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University- NIL 19. Publications: See Appendix-1 ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index 300
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∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated- NA 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards- Dr. Sanhita Sen continues to be a member of a national level Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) named Calcutta Society for Professional Action in Development(SPADE). 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme- About 10% students participated in events organized by other departments. A number of students participated in Mock Parliaments organized by Dept. of Political Science. Nabanita Nath, one of the students of our department received the certificate of‘Best Lady Leadership’ in 2010 in Mock Parliaments organized by Dept. of Political Science. Avishek Acharyya remained the President of the N.S.S. unit of the college for a record three times. He worked on rural areas through N.S.S. Special Camp. Two wall magazines were published, which carried writings by our students on historical matters and other related issues. Students and teachers of the department participate in various awareness programmes held in college.
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies- Avishek Acharyya attended the Earth Debates organized by the British Council in London in 2010. He also attended the South Asian Youth Environment Meet (SAYEM) at Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2011. 21. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students- Prof. Anindita Ghoshal
• Received Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship from Charles Wallace India Trust to work in various libraries and archives in UK, 2014 • Got an Academic and Foreign Travel Grant from ICHR to present a paper in a symposium organized by the Dept. of English, University of Cardiff, Wales, UK, 2013 • Got the Research-Writing Fellowship From Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group (CRG) to conduct a field-work based research in Tripura, 2012 • Got a Short Term Residential Fellowship in the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilization, Division of the Humanities, University of Chicago, 2009 • Got an Academic Affiliation with a Scholarship for 1 month from Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2008 • Received the ‘GautamChattopadhyay Memorial Prize’ for Best Paper in the Modern India Section, in the 28 th Annual Conference of the PaschimbangaItihasSamsad, entitled
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“UdbastuAstityerBinirman: SthanikNagarikatwerAagrasaneChakmara” (In Bengali), January, 2013 • Prof. Kakali Mukherjee got Award for “Best Paper” in the Modern India section by the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad in 2014.
22. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department - NIL
23.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding - Tanvir Mokammel, an internationally acclaimed writer and parallel film maker of Bangladesh delivered a lecture on The History of Bangladesh : Partition to the War of Liberation (1947-1971) on 25.02.2013.
The fund was provided by the College. The department organized U.G.C.sponsored State- level Seminar in 2008.
a) National- b)International- 23. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
UG (2014-15)Honours 140 40 26-14 83.33%
*M=Male F=Female
24. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
UG Honours 99% 1% NIL
25. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. Not Known.
26. Student progression Student progression Against% enrolled UG to PG Approx. 26% PG to M.Phil. NA PG to Ph.D. NA Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA 302
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Student progression Against% enrolled Employed NA • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NA
27. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library – The Central Library is on the whole well-equipped to provide support to students. Books are more or less regularly purchased through UGC Grant or College Grant. Students can make use of library resources through open access system. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students- NA c) Class rooms with ICT facility- NA d) Laboratories- NA
28. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies- Financial assistance is provided from college to economically weak students. 8 students received financial assistance in 2010-11, 08 in 2011-12, 10 in 2012-13, 02 in 2013-14.
28 Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts- –. Dr. Indranil Chattopadhyay, B.K.C.College, delivered an Extension Lecture on’ First World War: Recap’ on 9.12.15. Prof. Biman Samaddar, Shantipur College, delivered an Extension Lecture on ‘ Kolkata O Shahartalite Deshbhag O Udbastu Sroter Prabhab: Ekti Sameeksha’ on 11.12.15. The students got benefitted out of the lectures most, whereas it was indeed an enriching experience for the faculty members. The department conducted excursions in places like Shantiniketan, Hetampur, Burdwan and Chandraketugarh. The students had a firsthand experience to watch the historical reminiscences, which previously they only read in their history books. Students are encouraged to do project works on specific aspects of art and architecture of ancient and medieval period.
29. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning- Conventional 33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities- a) Dr. Supti Raha worked as Joint Convener, Library Sub-committee, Joint Convener, Admission Sub-committee and Joint Convener, Routine Sub-committee. She has also performed assignment as H.E,. Paper-setter, Moderator and Examiner at West Bengal State University, Barasat.
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b) Dr. Sanhita Sen worked as Convenor of the college Examination Sub committee, Joint Convenor of the result sub-committee, Joint Convenor, Routine Sub-committee. She has also
performed assignment as Head-Examiner, Paper-setter, Moderator, Examiner at West Bengal State University, Barasat. c) Prof. Anindita Ghoshal worked as Joint Convener, Result sub-committee and has performed assignment as Paper-setter and Examiner at West Bengal State University, Barasat. d) Prof. Kakali Mukherjee worked as member of Cultural Sub-committee, N.S.S. and performed assignment as Examiner at West Bengal State University, Barasat.
34.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans- - Presence of 4 full time teachers in our department and good working relationship among teachers often act as a driving force. This is an important source of strength. While pointing out on the weakness part of the department, it may be mentioned that most of our students used to be the first generation learners. The overall quality of students is poor. A section of students come from Hindi medium school. Students having Urdu as vernacular are taking admission into History Honours in recent years. As the medium of instruction in college is either English or Bengali and these students are very poor in English, they find it difficult to follow the Honours syllabus. It sometimes leads to poor results. The department arranges parent-teacher meeting to apprise them about the progress of their wards. The college is under the affiliation of newly established West Bengal State University, Barasat. As the university is in its nascent stage, the parents are uncertain regarding future prospect of their wards. There is also a general tendency among students to depend upon private coaching centers. Irregularity of students particularly in 2 nd and 3 rd year classes is a continuous problem. To bring back the students in classrooms and motivate them for their betterment is our biggest challenge.
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List of Publications
Annexure – I Supti Raha
1. ‘ Technology and handicraft production: Experience of the leatherworkers of Bengal 1870-1947’ Published in a Vol. Essays in History of Science, Technology & Medicine (ed.) Nupur Das Gupta and Amit Bhattacharyya, Setu Prakashani, Kolkata, January, 2014, ISBN: 978-93-80677-64-4
2. ‘Potter’s Craft: A Traditional Sector in Colonial Bengal’ Communicated and accepted for publication in a Vol. Underdevelopement & Development: Issues in Colonial India (To be ed.) Bipasha Raha and Subhayu Chattopadhyay, Visva- Bharati, Santiniketan
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1. Bhadralok Respose to British Imperialism, INQUEST’, May 2010, VOL III. Published by Rishi Bankim Chandra College
2. “The Sundarbans: A Case of Myopic Development” (article in a book) in A. K. Sarkar and K. Chakraborty (ed.), New Aspects on Indian History- Local, Regional, National, 2011, ISBN 81- 87891-50-5
3. Monograph 6 Articles: Belgachhia, Paikpara, Sherpur, Kandi, Muktagachha etc. In Dr. R. Chakraborty (ed.) “Dictionary of Historical Places; Bengal, 1757-1947 ”, 2013, Published by Primas Books, Delhi, ISBN No. 10-9380607415
4. Articles in “ Dictionary of Personalities : Bengal”, Ranjan Chakraborty (ed.) and Sponsored by the Govt. of West Bengal (forthcoming)
5. Colonial Legacies, Immigration and Environmental Catastrophe- the Sundarban in the Post Colonial Period , State level Seminar at the Rashtraguru Surendra Nath College, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (North) on 30.08.13 (proceeding vol. forthcoming)
6. Awakening of the Sundarbans- role of the Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) , Presented at the national level seminar at the M.S. University, Baroda in March, 2010. The M.S. University has communicated that it would be published.
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Tradition and Modernity of the Elite: A Saga of the Acharyyas of Muktagachha and the Paikpara Raj, 1857-1947. ISBN 81-87891-85-8. Published by Readers Serrvice, 59/5A Garfa Main Road, Kolkata-700075. Email: [email protected]
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Annexure -III Anindita Ghosal
1. ‘Acquisition of Rehabilitation Rights by East Bengal Refugees Post-1947’ (Article), Proceedings of the Indian History Congress , 70 th Session, Kolkata, 2010 2. ‘Ak Bhinno Astitwa Nirmaner Lorai: Udbastu Andolon’ (Article in Bengali), Itihas Anusandhan (Book), Kolkata, 2010
3. ‘The Survival Question of the East Bengal Refugees: The Story of Tripura (1946-71)’, Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, 71th Session, Aligarh, 2011
4. ‘Partition of 1947 and the Economy of Dhaka’ (Article), 400 Years of Capital Dhaka and Beyond (Book), Volume: ll, ECONOMY AND CULTURE, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, July, 2011, ISBN- 978-984-512-012-8
5. ‘ Bongal Kheda in Assam and the Quest for Linguistic Identity’ (Article), Diamond JubileeCelebration Volume (Journal), Special Issue, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka,February, 2012 ISSN- 1015-6836
6. Changing Mentality of the Bengalee Refugees in Tripura’ (1946-71), (Article), in Refugee Watch (Journal), CRG, Kolkata, December, 2012
7. ‘Astityohinota Theke Andoloner Pathe: Banglar Udbastu Jiboner Koyekti Tukro Chhobi’ (Article in Bengali), Anustup (Journal), Book Fair, 2012, ISSN 0974-2677
8.Udbastu Astityer Binirman: SthanikNagorikotyer Agrasone Chakmara’ , (in Bengali), in Itihas Samsad, Kolkata, January, 2013, ISBN: 978-81-910874-3-7
9. Shahbag Movement: Contesting Religious Fundamentalism and Charting a New Beginning? in Mainstream, Vol. 1, No. 52, December 2013, ISSN- 0542-1462
Annexure – IV Kakali Mukherjee
1. "Bhadralok Sreni O Krishak Sreni: Bhinna Sreni Abosthan, Bhinna Drishtibhongi : Barddhaman Canal Satyagraha", Itihas Anusandhan, 26th vol. 2012, ISBN: 978-81-910874-2-0
2. "Sramik Srenir Astitwa Nirmaner Lorai : Ballavpur Papermill Andolon, Ranigunge" , pg. 511- 517‘, Itihas Anusandhan, 27th vol. 2013, ISBN: 978-81-910874-3-7 3. “ 1930 Saler Ain Amanyo Andolane Bardhaman Jelar Bhumika”, Itihas Anusandhan, 28th vol. 2014, ISBN: 978-81-910874-4-4
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4. Bardhaman Jelay Nari Andolane Mahila Atmoraksha Samitir Bhumika, Itikatha, Vol. II no 1, 2014, ISSN 2320-3447
5. Sramik Dharmaghat theke Sramik Andoloner Pathe Burnpur, 1953 in a State level Seminar at the Rashtraguru Surendra Nath College, Barrackpore, 24 Parganas (North) on 30.08.13 (proceeding vol. forthcoming)
6.Young Intelligentsia and The Left:Study of Burdwan during 1930s’on November 2015, Cleo , Corpus Institute of Reasearch, ISSN 0976-O75X
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department : Journalism & Mass Communication 2. Year of Establishment: 2007 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG, B.A Honours (JORA) and General (JORG). 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Economics and Political Science. 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Annual 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Orientation Course in NSS. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. None 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons None 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors Nil Nil Asst. Professors Nil Nil Contractual Whole 1 1 (G.O No. 663- Edn Time Teacher (CS)/10m-3/11, dated 13.07.2011)
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualific Designati Specialization No. of Years of No. of Ph.D. ation on Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Dr. M.A CWTT International 11 years N.A Reema (NET Communication , Roy Qualifie Newspaper (since d) Management, Social 2007) Media Epshita M.A Guest Photo Journalism, 2 years N.A Roy (SET Lecturer Sports Journalism (2012- Qualifie 2014) d) Priyam M.A Guest Women & Media, 1 year N.A Basu (NET Lecturer Mass Thakur Qualifie Communication (2012- d) 2014)
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Aparna M.A Guest Folk Media, Photo N.A Mohanta Lecturer Journalism (since 2 years 2014) Indrani M.A Guest Video Production, 2.6 years N.A Sarkar Lecturer Current (since International Affairs. 2014)
11. List of senior visiting faculty: None
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty :
Name of faculty Name of Session % of taken theory % of taken practical the classes classes course (per week ) (per week ) Epshita Roy JORG 2012-13 1st Year: 0% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year: 0% practical class as per 3rd Year: 12.5% syllabus) 2nd Year: 50% 3rd Year: 50% 2013- 14 1st Year: 16.6% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year: 28.5% practical class as per 3rd Year: 33.3% syllabus) 2nd Year: 11.1% 3rd Year: 50% Priyam Basu JORG 2012-13 1st Year: 33.3% 1st Year: (No Thakur 2nd Year:50% practical class as per 3rd Year:12.5% syllabus) 2nd Year: 0% 3rd Year: 0% 2013- 14 1st Year: 16.6% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year:42.8% practical class as per 3rd Year:33.3% syllabus) 2nd Year:33.3% 3rd Year: 0% Aparna Mohanta JORA 2013-14 1st Year: 20.68% 1st Year: 10.34% 2nd Year: (not 2nd Year: (not applicable ) applicable ) 3rd Year: (not applicable ) 3rd Year: (not applicable )
2014-15 1st Year: 8.69% 1st Year: not allotted 2nd Year: 11.11% 2nd Year:7.04 % 3rd Year:(not 3rd Year: (not applicable ) applicable )
JORG 2013-14 1st Year: 10.34% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year: 12.5% practical class as per 309
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3rd Year: 16.67% syllabus) 2nd Year: not allotted 3rd Year: not allotted 2014-15 1st Year: 13.04% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year: 3.70% practical class as per 3rd Year: 10.0% syllabus) 2nd Year: 7.04% 3rd Year: 20.0% Indrani Sarkar JORA 2013-14 1st Year: 10.34% 1st Year: 13.79% 2nd Year: not 2nd Year: not applicable applicable 3rd Year: not 3rd Year: not applicable applicable 2014-15 1st Year: 13.04% 1st Year:17.39 % 2nd Year: 11.11% 2nd Year: 7.04% 3rd Year: not 3rd Year: not applicable applicable JORG 2013-14 1st Year: 10.34% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year:12.5% practical class as per 3rd Year:25.0% syllabus) 2nd Year:6.25% 3rd Year:8.33% 2014-15 1st Year: 17.39% 1st Year: (No 2nd Year:3.7% practical class as per 3rd Year: 20.0% syllabus) 2nd Year: 0% 3rd Year: 0%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Session Name Year Total number Student of the of students Teacher ratio course 2010-11 1st year 90 90:1 JORG 2nd year 81 81:1 3rd year 54 54:1 2011-12 JORG 1st year 56 56:1 2nd year 73 73:1 3rd year 105 105:1 2012-13 1st year 73 24:1 JORG 2nd year 51 17:1 3rd year 54 18:1 2013- 14 JORG 1st year 66 22:1 2nd year 70 23:1 3rd year 40 14:1 JORA 1st year 11 4:1 2014-15 JORG 1st year 54 18:1 310
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2nd year 60 20:1 3rd year 38 13:1 JORA 1st year 19 6:1 2nd year 8 3:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: None 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: a. PG- 3, b. PhD- 1. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants Received: N.A. 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : 1. UGC sponsored Minor Research Project. UGC Sponsored National – Level Seminar on “Recent Changes in Indian Journalism and Mass Communication”. Grant received Rs. 101250.00 in 2011. 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : None 19. Publications and Paper Presentation: Name of the Faculty :Reema Roy : Type of Name of Name of Referen Name of ISBN/ISSN/IS Name of Publications the Book the ce with the SUE Author/Edi Chapter Year Publisher tor Chapter in a Issues of Citizen 2012 Subarnarek 81-86263- Editor of book Journalisti Journalism: ha 004( ISBN) the Book : c Ethics Oxygen for Prof .Dr. Democracy Tapati and Basu Challenges to Ethical Issues Edited Book Recent 2012 The Unique 978-81- Reema Roy Changes Books 906318-0-8( (ed.) in Indian Internation ISBN) Journalis al m Chapter in a Rabindran Bangadars 2012 Prayag 81-89820- Dr. Amal book ath O han: Prakashani 45-9( ISBN) Modak Bharatiyat Rabindrana wa th O Nationalis m Column in a Sambad Front Page 7 Triptymay Year- I, Triptymay forthright Baichitra January Baidya, Issue 3 Baidya magazine , , 2011 Belghoria, “Chhatra Kolkata Raajneeti Bonam Shaktipreek sha” Chapter in a Media Socio- 2014 Sunrise 97893- G P book and political Publication 80966-35-9 Pandey women response s ( ISBN) (ed.) 311
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to social networking sites among women: a comparativ e study between Kolkata and Dhaka Colum in a Ashtoproh 2013 Dewan Issue year-1, Dewan political and or Hanifmah issue -36 Hanifmah financial (pg-11) mud, 12 mud weekly kaji magazine najrulislam avenue, carone bazaar, Dhaka- 1215, Bnagladesh
Sl no. Name of Title of the Paper Year Conference/Seminar/Workshop 1. UGC sponsored International Seminar Citizen Journalism: Oxygen 9-11 on Issues of Journalist Ethics and for Democracy and January, Freedom in the Contemporary age of Challenges to Ethical Issues 2012 Digital Media 2 Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ganamadhyam: Binodon o 3-4 May, Govt. Of India sponsored Bangali 2012 International Seminar on “National Service Scheme on Development of Youths and News Media and Bengal Culture” 3 UGC sponsored National Seminar on Photo Journalism in Digital 16 “Recent Changes in Indian Journalism Age and Ethical Issues September, and Its Impact on Society” 2011 4 UGC sponsored National Seminar on Death of Distance in the 10-11 “Journalism in the Age of New Media” Darkness of Digital Divide January, 2012 5 UGC sponsored National Seminar on Publics Participation in the 17–18 “Communication: a Need for Context of Development February, Community Development” Communication 2012 6 UGC sponsored National Seminar on Geetanjali o Swadesh Vabna 2-3 March, “Satabarsher Aloke Geetanjali” 2012 7 UGC sponsored National Seminar on Growing Suicidal Tendencies 30 March, “Some Different Issues in Western Among Students and Adults: 2012 Logic and Practical Ethics” A By Product of Critical Social Structure and Media Driven Market 8 UGC sponsored National Conference Mobile & Scientific 4-5 312
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on “ Science Communication & Communication Among December, Media Writing” Teenagers 2012 9 ICSSR sponsored National Socio-Political Response To 15-16 Conference on “Media & Women: Social Networking Sites March, 2013 Different Emerging Perspectives In Among Women: A The Way Of Development” Comparative Study Between Kolkata & Dhaka 10 UGC sponsored State Level Seminar Bangodarshan: Rabindranath 17-18 on “Bishoy: Rabindranath o o Nationalism February, Bharatiyattyo” 2012 11. ICSSR sponsored National Seminar Social Media: New Tool for 11-12 on “New Media : Prospects and Women Empowerment” October, Problems” 2013 12. West Bengal State Council of Science Role of Print Media in 12 February, & Technology funded National Awareness on GM Crops 2014 Seminar on “ Food Security & GM Crops” 13 ICSSR sponsored International N.A 18-19 Conference on “ Crony Journalism : January, Redefining Journalistic Practice” 2014 14 UGC sponsored short term course on on and from POSITIVE DISCRIMINATION 5th March, 2014 (4 days)
Name of the Faculty :Epshita Roy (2012- 2014) Type of Name of Name of the Reference Name of ISBN Name of Publication the Book Chapter with Year the Author/Editor Publisher UGC sponsored Safol Bigyan- 2012 National Gyapok hisebe Conference Acharya proceedings Prafulla (Science Chandra Ray” Communication (Acharya and Media Prafulla Writings) Chandra Ray- A Successful Science Communicator) Name of Conference/Seminar/Workshop Title of the Paper UGC Sponsored National Seminar on ‘Development ‘Role of Development Communication-Role of media’ Communication for the prevention of AIDS’ UGC sponsored State Level seminar on “Trial by Media- ‘Trial by Media’ Overstepping its Brief” 27 th Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad Safol Gyapok hisebe Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy’
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UGC sponsored State Level seminar on “Photojournalism: A New presented photo slides Challenge for Mass Media” 28 th Annual Conference of the Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad Bigyaponer sekal o ekal’ (The Past and Present of Advertisement)
Name of the Faculty :Priyam Basu Thakur (2012- 2014) GENERAL PUBLICATION • Challenge er mukhe natun desh Dakshin Sudan – published in International Affairs in VORER ALO ( monthly magazine) - September, 2011 issue • Shikhkha e Muktodhara – published in a special edition on Rabindranath Tagore in VORER ALO ( monthly magazine) – August, 2011 issue • Bisvakobir Bisvavraman– published in MANUSHER KOTHA – September, 2012 issue.
Name of the Faculty :Aparna Mohanta (since 2014)
SL.NO. General Publication Year &Date 1 Surer mayajale sushthotar ashash”published in “Newz 21th Jan, 2013 Bangla”, Bengali daily news paper 2 “Ratna sambharer jonopode”, published in “Newz Bangla”, 21 st April 2013 Bengali daily news paper 3 Weekly column on Jatra in “Newz Bangla”, Bengali daily news From Jan-June, 2013 paper 4 Many celebrities interviews, like Joy Goswami, Mahasweta 6th june,2013, 3 rd Debi, Suchitra Bhattayacharyay,Sanatan Dinda, Anupam Roy, feb 2013,14 TH Srishendu Mukhopadhyay, etc. Arpril,2013 11 th May 2013, 29 th June 2013,4 th july ,2013 5 A cover story on Sunday supplement of NewsBangle , 6th Jan, 2013 Gotimoy Obosor Japon.
Sl.no. Name of Conference/Seminar/Workshop Title of the Paper 1 Conducted a Departmental Seminar on “Changing scenario of print N.A. journalism” on 23 rd December 2014.
2 Conducted a Departmental Seminar on “Television – as a Mass N.A. Medium” on 17 th February 2014.
3 Conducted a departmental seminar on “Mass Media and the future N.A. prospects of students”; 17 th March 2014.
4 Participated in an International semir held at West Bengal State N.A. University on “Narrative journalism-Today and Tomorrow” ; May,2010.
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6 Participated in the workshop on “Development Of West Bengal - N.A. Role of Media” held at Kolkata Information Centre; (March 2008)
7 Participated in a seminar held at Barrackpore Rastraguru N.A. Surendranath College, “Carrier in Journalism”; September, 2008.
8 Participated in the seminar held at West Bengal State University on N.A. “Photo Jounalism and future of youth”, 2011
Name of the Faculty :Indrani Sarkar (2014)
Type of Name of the Name of the Referen Name of the ISBN Name of Publication Book Chapter ce with Publisher Author/Edit Year or An article on Academic Sangbadikot 2014 Dr. Sandip (ISS Sabitri Dutta Business Journal ay Orthoniti Dasgupta N : & Doyel Journalism Dum Dum (principal, 2231 Chatterjee in Academic Motijheel (A Dum Dum - (Asst.prof) Journal of Rabindra contempora Motijheel 315 Dum Dum Dum Dum Mahavidyala ry discussion Rabindra X) Motijheel Motijheel ya on Business Mahavidyala Rabindra Rabindra 2014 Journalism) ya) Mahavidyala Mahavidyala ya ya Types Of Publication Publication Date & Year • An article on Event December, 2008 Management Programme on Batayan (Journal, 2008) General Publication Rastraguru Surendranath (On Newspaper) College, Barrackpore. • Four Celebrities Interview on September, 2008 Kaishorok Motamot (weekly news paper) Naihati.
SL.NO Name of Conference/Seminar/Workshop Title of the Paper 1 Participated a departmental seminar on “Journalism: in theory & practice” N.A. 1 on Tuesday, 31 March, 2015. Participated a Departmental Seminar on “Changing scenario of print N.A. 2 journalism” on 23 rd December 2014. 3 Conducted a Departmental Seminar on “Television – as a Mass Medium” on N.A. 17 th February 315
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4 Conducted a Departmental Seminar on “ Feature Film” on 19 th March 2014 N.A.
5 Conducted a Departmental Seminar on “Documentary Film” on 19 th N.A. February 2014 6 Participated in the seminar held at Calcutta University, on “International N.A. Relation”, 23th November, 2011 7 UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Journalism in the Age of New N.A. 7 Media”, February, 2011. workshop on “Development Of West Bengal - Role of Media” held at N.A. 8 Kolkata Information Centre; (March 2008) Participated in a seminar held at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath N.A. 9 College, “Carrier in Journalism”; September, 2008. 10 Attended the seminar on “Role of Media and development of society”, held N.A. at Rishi Bankim Chandra College (Naihati), By Khuskom (September,2008, Little magazine Publishers, Nandan)
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated Not explored so far
21. Faculty as members in b) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Name of the faculty: Reema Roy Academic Credentials :
Year Sl.No. University Assignment Paper University 2010 1. Internal Examiner (JORG) III B WBSU 2011 2. Board Of Studies Meeting WBSU 3. Examiner (JORG) II A WBSU 4. Head Examiner (JORG) I WBSU 5. Paper Setter (JORG) II WBSU 6. Head Examiner (JORG) IV A WBSU 7. Internal Examiner (JORG IVB WBSU Practical) 8. Board Of Studies Meeting WBSU 2011 1. Examiner (JORA) I WBSU - 2. Examiner (JORA) III WBSU 2012 3. Examiner (JORG) II A WBSU 4. Examiner (JORG) I WBSU 1. Paper Setter (JORG) IVA WBSU 2. Examiner (JORG) IVB WBSU 3. Internal Examiner(JORG) IIIB WBSU 4. Head Examiner (JORG) IV A WBSU 5. Internal Examiner (JORG IVB WBSU Practical) 316
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2012 1. External Examiner (JORA) IIB WBSU – 2. External Examiner (JORA) IVB WBSU 2013 3. Examiner (JORG) IVA WBSU 4. Examiner (JORG) IIIA WBSU 2013 1. External Examiner (JORA) IIB WBSU - 2. External Examiner (JORA) IVB WBSU 2014 3. Examiner (JORG) IVA WBSU 4. Examiner (JORG) IIIA WBSU 5. Reviewer (JORG) II WBSU 6. External Examiner(JORA) VIII WBSU 7. Internal Examiner (JORG) IV B WBSU 2014 1. External Examiner (JORA) IVB WBSU - 2. Paper Setter (MJMC) JMC 123 The IIS Univ, Jaypur 2015 3. Examiner (JORA) I WBSU 4. Internal Examiner (JORG) IVB WBSU 5. External Examiner(JORA) VIII WBSU 6. Examiner(JORA) IV A WBSU 7. Paper Setter(JORA) I1 WBSU 8. Paper Setter(JORA) I WBSU 9. Reviewer I WBSU 10 External Examiner(JORA) IVB WBSU 11 External Examiner(JORA) IVB WBSU 12 Examiner (JORA) I WBSU 13 Examiner (JORA) II WBSU
Administrative Contributions :
1. Working as an In-charge of the department of Journalism and Mass Communication of R.B.C College since 2007. 2. Member of Board of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication, West Bengal State University, session 2009-12. 3. Member, advisory committee , National Service Scheme of R.B.C College Unit I (2010-15). 4. Programme Officer, National Service Scheme of R.B.C College Unit I (2015- 16). 5. Member of Teachers’ Council, R.B.C College. 6. Member, Admission sub-committee (2010-2015). 7. Member, Result sub-committee (2010-11, 2011-12). 8. Member, Award sub-committee (2012-13, 2013-14). 9. Member, Routine sub-committee (2014-15). 10. Member, Equal Opportunity Centre, Rishi Bankim Chandra College.
Others Professional Experience
1. Academic Staff College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. From 16/06/2014 – 05/07/2014. Three Weeks. 2. Training Orientation and Research Centre, Ramkrishna Mission Lokasiksha ParishadWest Bengal. From 25/07/2011 – 30/07/2011. 6 days.
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3. Invited as a resource person in Dhaka University in department of Mass Communication. 4. Worked as Anchor in an Interactive Radio Counselling Programme in Gyan Vani FM Radio Station. 5. Column Writer in different small Newspapers. 6. Worked as freelancer in a reputed Bengali daily named, SANANDA. 7. Worked as an intern in a TV channel based news prograamme at Rainbow production, named as KHAS KHABOR. 8. Worked as an intern in a TV channel based news prograamme at Sukriti Production, named as KHOBOR EKHON. Name of the faculty: Epshita Roy(2012- 2014) Other Professional Experiences: • Freelancing as the Talker and Researcher in the Yuvabani section of All India Radio, Kolkata. • Articles were also selected and published in the reputed magazine “Unish Kuri” of ABP Ltd. • Working as a Reporter in the North 24 Parganas district based newspaper “Naya Dunia”. • Worked in Akash Bangla (A Bengali News Channel) as Programme Researcher.
Name of the faculty: Priyam Basu Thakur(2012- 2014) Other Professional Experiences: 1. Worked as a script writer in National Geographic channel, Discovery channel , Fox History (10.04.2011– 07.11.2012) Name of the faculty: Aparna Mohanta (since 2014)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sl no Organisation Designation Period 1 Rishi Bankim Chandra Guest Lecturer 4th September 2014- Present College 2 Gobardanga Hindu Guest Lecturer 2nd January,2014-present College 3 Newz Bangla Entertainment 7th November2012-28 th Reporter January 2014 4 Levonsys (Hydrabad) IT Recruiter 1year,2011-2012 5 Probasher Chithi Sub editor 6 months(2010)
Name of the faculty: Indrani Sarkar (since 2014) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sl Organisation Designation Period no 1 Rishi Bankim Chandra Guest Lecturer 3rd September 2014- College Present 2 DumDum Motijheel Guest Lecturer 21 st September 2013- Rabindra Mahavidyalaya Present
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YEAR ASSIGNMENT PAPER UNIVERSITY 2015 Reviewer(JORA) VI WBSU Reviewer(JORA) III WBSU Reviewer(JORA) IV WBSU Paper setter(JORA) VIII WBSU External examiner(JORA) VIII WBSU Examiner (JORA) VI WBSU Examiner (JORA) VII WBSU Paper setter(JORG) II WBSU External examiner(JORA) IVB WBSU Examiner (JORA) III WBSU Examiner (JORG) III WBSU Internal examiner(JORA) IIB WBSU 3 Sikkim Manipal University Lecturer 18 th March, 2013-18 th December, 2013 4 Kaishorok Motamot Special 8 months (2009) (Weekly News Paper) Correspondent (Mainly covered celebrity’s interview) 5 Documentarywala Assistant Director 8 months (2008)
22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: • Students (100%) of each third year have to do a project regarding their study.
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: • Average 5-7% of students of each final year work in different news media, Public Relations agencies, Advertising agencies and video production industry or in NGO.
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
I. A student, named Abhishek Acharya won International Climate Championshipwhich is organized by BRITISH COUNCIL in 2010. He also got a programme by British Council named “Green Shoes Programme” II. In 2011 Abhishek Acharya went Goa and won International Climate Championship. III. In November of 2011 Abhishek Acharya was selected for South Asian Youth Environment Meet at Dhaka. IV. Abhishek Acharya took part in a programme named Active Citizen at Mumbai, organized by BBC in December,2011. V. Abhishek Acharya got a project from BBC which was worth of Rs. 30000/- from BBC. Year University Assignment Paper University 2014 Examiner(JORA) III WBSU External examiner(JORA) IIB WBSU Examiner(JORA) VI WBSU
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: I. Dr.Uma Sankar Pandey, HOD, dept.of Journalism and Mass Communication , Surendranath College, Sealdah West Bengal. II. Soumitra Dastidar, Documentary film Director. III. Porf. (Dr.) K.V.Nagraj. HOD – Dept. of Mass Communication, Assam University. IV. Porf. Pallav Mukhopadhyay, HOD- Dept. of Film Studies; Faculty, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, West Bengal State University V. Shri, Sujit Sarkar, State Chief Information Commissioner, WB VI. Shri Sailendra Sil, Correspondent, Agency France-Press VII. Shri Jayanta Ghosal, Senior Journalist, Chief of bureau, Ananda Bazaar Patrika VIII. Shri Rajib Bhattacharya, Senior Correspondent, Doordarshan. IX. Shri Gautam Chowdhury, Senior Executive Editor, The Bengal Post. X. Shri Bitan Bhattacharya, District Correspondent, North 24 PGS, Ananda Bazaar Patrika XI. Shri Subhashis Chaudhuri, District Correspondent, North 24 PGS, The Telegraph XII. Dr.Baidyanath Bhattacharyya, Chairman UG Board of studies, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, CU. XIII. Porf. Sawtan Chattopadhyay, Astt. Porf., Dept. of Mass Communication, JU. XIV. Shri Rathindra Mohan Bandhopadhyay, Ret. Chief Sub-Editor, Ananda Bazaar Patrika XV. Smt.Papiya Singha Debnath, News Anchor, ABP Ananda.
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : I. An UGC sponsor National Level Seminar on “Recent Changes in Indian Journalism & Its Impact on Society” on 16 th September, 2011. II. Students to take part as delegate in 7 th , 8 th , 9 th and 10 th International Social Communication Cinema Conference on 15 th to 21 st February – 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. III. A departmental Seminar Lecture on 6 th January 2012 on “Mass Communication and Its Application in Society”. The speaker was Prof. Pallav Mukopadhay (HOD, Dept. of Film Studies & Faculty, Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY). IV. The Department of Journalism & Mass communication of Rishi Bankim Chandra college presented a seminar on the topic “Journalism: in theory & practice” on Tuesday, 31 March, 2015. Couple of eminent people headed the seminar. One of them was Mr. Uday Basu, Sr. reporter of Ajkal patrika & followed by Mrs. Nandini Chakroborty, Departmental head of journalism & Mass communication, Mrinalini Dutta College, Birati.
V. Students of the department of Journalism and Mass Communication took part in a seminar organized by North 24 Parganas Press Bureau on 27 December, 2014 at Naihati Utsav.
VI. Journalism & Mass Communication department has organized a seminar on CHANGING SCENARIO IN PRINT JOURNALISM on 23 December,2014. Mr. Subhasish Choudhuri, District Correspondent of The Telegraph (English daily) and Mr. Bitan Bhattacharya, Journalist of Anandabazar Patrika (largest selling Bengali daily) attended the seminar as the resource persons.
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26. Student profile programme/course wise: Seessio Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled SC ST OBC Pass n Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) 2010- JORG 1 st Year 90 90 M=35,F=55 12 2 3 98% 11 JORG 2 nd Year 81 81 M=34 , 10 4 2 96% F=47 JORG 3 rd Year 54 54 M=18, 4 0 1 98.78% F=36 2011- JORG 1 st Year 56 56 M=18,F=38 3 1 3 96.54% 12 JORG 2 nd Year 72 72 M 29, F=43 7 1 2 97% JORG 3 rd Year 105 105 M=57,F=48 13 1 3 98.35% 2012- JORG 1 st Year 72 72 M=30 , 10 2 3 95.32% 13 F=43 JORG 2 nd Year 51 51 M= 15, 7 0 1 97.78% F=36 JORG 3 rd Year 54 54 M= 24 , 4 0 1 98.99% F=30 2013- JORG 1 st Year 66 66 M= 29 , 6 0 2 93% 14 F=37 JORG 2 nd Year 60 39 M= 15, F= 3 2 0 94.87 24 JORG 3 rd Year 40 37 M=10,F=27 2 1 1 78.38 JORA 1 st Year 20 11 M= 5, F= 6 4 0 O
2014- JORG 1 st Year 67 60 M=25, F= 7 3 3 76.77 15 35 JORG 2 nd Year 56 45 M= 20, F= 5 4 2 60.31 25 JORG 3 rd Year 45 35 M=15,F=20 2 0 1 86.7 JORA 1 st Year 25 18 M=7, F=11 3 0 1 100% JORA 2nd Year 8 8 M=4, F=4 2 2 0 *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students N.A. Name of the Course % of % of students % of students students from other from abroad from the States same state JORA (UG) 100 NA NA JORG(UG) 100 NA NA
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? 29. Student progression
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Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 20% PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed Other than • Campus selection campus • Other than campus recruitment recruitmen t - 30% Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 20%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Central library. Total number 0f books is 361. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Faculty and students both cann’t access Internet . c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes. The classroom is very well equipped with computers, interactive board, Projector, television, DVD player, digital SLR camera, DV Cam etc. d) Laboratories: N.A. 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies; N.A. 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts I. One-day seminar on “Mass media & Public opinion” -16 th Feb 2008. II. 7th International Social Communication Cinema Conference -15-21 Feb. 2008. III. Three days workshop on “Development of West Bengal- role of mass media” at Abonindra sabhagher (Information centre) - 25 th 26 th 27 th March 2008. IV. Workshop on “Development journalism & media interface” organized by mass media centre department of information& cultural affairs by government of west Bengal - 2nd -3rd April 2008. V. A Documentary show & Discussion organized by (Information & cultural department of West Bengal). VI. Exhibition in college festival “Sampan” 2008. VII. Kolkata international documentary film festival 2009 organized by documentarywalla-26-30 th Jan 2009. VIII. 8th International Social Communication Cinema Conference-15-21 Feb 2009. IX. One day state level workshop “Journalism & Mass communication Education theory & practice”-13 April 2009. X. Exhibition in college festival “Sampan”2009. XI. Two days National workshop on print and visual media organized by mass communication department of St.Anand Ram Jaipuria College. (The Tidings 2010)-8-9th Jan 2010. XII. 9th International Social Communication Cinema Conference -15-21 Feb2010. XIII. 10 th International Social Communication Cinema Conference -15-21 Feb2011. XIV. UGC sponsor National Level Seminar on “Recent Changes in Indian Journalism & Its Impact on Society” on 16 th September, 2011. XV. A departmental Seminar Lecture on 6 th January 2012 on “Mass Communication and Its Application in Society”. The speaker was Prof. Pallav Mukopadhay (HOD,
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Dept. of Film Studies & Faculty, Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY). XVI. The Department of Journalism & Mass communication of Rishi Bankim Chandra college presented a seminar on the topic “Journalism: in theory & practice” on Tuesday, 31 March, 2015. Couple of eminent people headed the seminar. One of them was Mr. Uday Basu, Sr. reporter of Ajkal patrika & followed by Mrs. Nandini Chakroborty, Departmental head of journalism & Mass communication, Mrinalini Dutta College, Birati.
XVII. Students of the department of Journalism and Mass Communication took part in a seminar organized by North 24 Parganas Press Bureau on 27 December, 2014 at Naihati Utsav.
XVIII. Journalism & Mass Communication department has organized a seminar on CHANGING SCENARIO IN PRINT JOURNALISM on 23 December,2014. Mr. Subhasish Choudhuri, District Correspondent of The Telegraph (English daily) and Mr. Bitan Bhattacharya, Journalist of Anandabazar Patrika (largest selling Bengali daily) attended the seminar as the resource persons.
XIX. A first year student (season 2015-18), named Somnath Adhikary, is a licensed Ham Radio user. h\He works for NGO and does well during Nepal earthquake and Chennai heavy rain to keep communication for the help of victims.
XX. A second year student (season 2014-17), named Rahul Halder, is associated with a film production house (Independent Films), he also makes shot films.
XXI. Some ex students along with present students are running an amateur photography agency, named as ‘Moments’. , XXII. Field Work:
Report of Bolpur excursion in 2012 The Department of Journalism & Mass communication, Rishi Bankim Chandra College has conducted its first educational trip to Bolpur (Shantiniketan), West Bengal, along with the students of ongoing sessions (2009-12, 2010-13 And 2011-14). The trip was held to take the students to field work. The main purpose of the excursion was to make out the students that how the folk communication or better known as traditional communication helps for the development of rural people in West Bengal.
Bolpur (Shantiniketan) Block, a very renowned place of tourism in district Birbhum and famous for its rich folk forms like Baul Sangeet, jatra, kavigaan etc. These traditional communication forms are mainly transmitted the messages for development of rural societies. Our students have gone to the different locations to search out the Baul singers. They observed that what kind of messages they transmit by their songs. The student also followed how the messages are successful to make a socio-economic change. Students also visited some villages to know about the people of rural societies.
The students had a visit to a nearby handicraft Workshop, which was a development initiative of NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) in Phuldanga and Bonerpukurdanga village. NABARD is an apex Development Bank that facilitates credit flow for development of small industries, agriculture, cottage industries, and other small 323
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businesses in rural areas. It is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra with its branches located all over the country. This curriculum was taken to make out the student that how NABARD is working for rural development.
Over all this was a good excursion for all the students. The Department of journalism & Mass Communication of Rishi Bankim Chandra College hope that all the experience & knowledge gathered from this educational trip will help our students in their further study & future work.
Report of Bishnupur excursion in 2013
As the first tour has gone successful, the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Rishi Bankim Chandra College planned its 2 nd Annual Educational trip to Bishnupur, Bankura with the students of ongoing Sessions (2010-13, 2011-14 & 2012-15). The Head of the Dept. Mrs. Reema Roy headed the trip. The main concern of this trip to explore one of the core areas of Mass Communication study called cultural communication. Cultural and architectural heritage visit at Bishnupur,Bankura,West Bengal The town of Bishnupur in West Bengal is home to a rich array of unique architectural, artistic and crafts traditions that grew out its strategic location between the coastal states of Bengal and Orissa. Historically, the Bishnupur culture fused elements of Bengali, Orissa and Islamic architecture, most strikingly manifested in the style of local temples. The terracotta and lateritic structures have curving rooflines that evolved from the style of nearby wood, bamboo and straw houses. One or more pinnacles, an innovation derived from Orissa temples, surmount this distinctive roof. Each shrine is either fronted or surrounded by a gallery, and pierced by an entrance consisting of three arches, suggesting Islamic influence. Some of the more eye-catching temples are covered with vividly carved terracotta panels. Artisans developed the technique of baking the area's rich red earth to make long lasting bricks or sculptures resembling stone carvings. The panels portray the life of the Hindu god, Vishnu, and his principal avatar, Krishna, as well as aspects of everyday life: bullock carts, riverboats and hunting scenes. These sculptures, temples & all these historical things have a great influence on the cross- cultural communication of this area. These curved sign & symbols are the tools of communication since ancient times. The Students have visited many temples, the local market to understand how the communication is affected by the cultural hegemonic discourse. The students had a great time to pursue their practical fieldwork about the process of cultural communication along with their teacher. The Department of journalism & Mass Communication of Rishi Bankim Chandra College hope that all the experience & knowledge gathered from this educational trip will help our students in their further study & future work.
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Report of Mandarmani Excursion in 2014
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Naihati Rishi Bankim Chandra College (Day Section) organized a pristine fieldwork trip to Mandarmoni, West Medinipore from January 25th to January 29th, 2014. Although as the spot suggests, the trip was nothing near to fruitless enjoyment. The students got themselves introduced to how Social Child Welfare is done and how a Non-Profit Organization works. The students worked with Antyodoy Anath Ashram and stayed in the Ashram’s office campus in order to learn more closely from Mr. Balaram Karan, the founder of the said orphanage, and the winner of “24 Ghonta Ananyo Sanman” in 2011. The students through their close association with the N.G.O were precisely able to learn about how N.G.O.s works, as they themselves took part in some of the activities. The students visited the Orphanage’s school along with their accompanying professors and spent the whole day among the orphans, spending quality time and learning in the process. Although the fieldwork was all not purely academics. The students also enjoyed sightseeing and tried their hand in photography. The students along with spending their fieldwork days with the little orphans also had a cricket match with them, but the results remained undecided. The Department gave an amount as donation to the fund of the Orphanage. While departing, the students were bid farewell with smiling and giggling faces around them, the image etched in the memory of the students forever making the fieldwork trip a memorable event for their life.
Report of Daringbadi excursion in 2015
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Naihati Rishi Bankim Chandra College (Day Section) organized a pristine fieldwork trip to Daringabdi, Odisha from 21 st January to 25 th January, 2015. Daringbadi, the Kashmir of Odisha is situated at a 915 m height form sea level at Kandhamal District, and is a three hours road trip from its nearest Railway station, Behrampur. The trip consisted of 25 students (which included the newly introduced Departmental Honours students) and four teachers. This year, the subject of the field trip was Photography, with special emphasis on the lighting process. The students were taught how light can be efficiently used to get more enhanced photographs and how light can be guiding 325
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tool to achieve the best results for taking a photo. The scenic beauty of the place gave the students abundant chance to press the shutters of their camera, and under the guidance of our able teachers, the students indeed excelled in their photography. However, the fieldwork was not essentially academic. The students got chance to see the surroundings, and the waterfalls and the Emu sanctuary were specifically impressive. The Natural Beauty of the place was enchanting and fascinating. The watchtowers presented a breathtaking view of the whole of Daringbadi and the cameras worked endlessly in capturing the stunning frames. The cold temperature of the place along with the beauty justified the title of Kashmir of Odisha to the fullest. The day before the departure, the students submitted their works to the professors and a small get-together was held, where the students were asked to perform and indoor co- curricular activity they excelled at. The students returned with heartfelt beauty of the place curved in their mind and stunning photos in their bag.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: I. Power point projection II. Film and documentary screening III. News covering process learning by field work IV. Photography learning and field work. V. Making of Documentary. VI. Online Journal making. VII. Learning of editing software like QuarkXPress, Photoshop etc. VIII. Field survey. IX. Debate in class. X. Making of radio script. XI. Exhibition by the students.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Through NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEMME (NSS) of RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA COLLEGE students learn and do different programmes for community nearby college, like: I. College cleaning. II. Maintain the green environment. III. They make the departmental notice board by eco friendly elements. IV. Awareness campaigning about AIDS, use of water and its preservation, child health, heath checking camp, blood group testing, thalassemia testing, need of education among child, women respect etc. V. They also celebrate different “DAY”s like Independence Day, Republic Day etc. VI. The students also work with NGO and local newspaper loke AJKER BARRACKPORE. The students works as public relations personnel in SHISHUMELA in 2015. 326
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VII. After the devastative earth quake in Nepal in 2015, students prayed for the victims and showed homage by lightening candles and kept silence. They also collected money for the victims. VIII. They also celebrate different cultural practices like Tagore’s birthday, Basatna Utsav etc. These occasions give students the platform to interact with each other and self confidence.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:
Strength of the department : • Young faculties with collaborative mind. • Students are very interested to learn this subject. • Good laboratory. • Well collection of books at library. Weakness of the department: • Lack of full time faculty. • Lack of lab assistant. • Lack of classroom. • No accessibility of Internet Opportunity of the department: • It’s a professional subject, which has a good prospect in different sector like media, public relation firms, advertisement agencies, film industry. There are also some Govt. services like Block Informatics Officer are recruited from this area. In coming session of School Service Commission of West Bengal Govt. is going to introduce this subject from class XI. So there will be another opportunity of the subject will be open. • In the department students get a home like environment and they learn their subject in a friendly atmosphere. Challenges of the department: • As it is a comparatively new department in this college, it is in its infant stage from the perspective of infrastructure. Though the progress is not bad, it should be more effectively. • There should be more class room for the students. • More computers with MAC EDIT SUIT. • PD camera. • Air conditioned Lab. Future plans: • Introduce of a PG Diploma course in photography. • Set –up of a video edit suit of a reputed company • Introduce of a tutorial help for the students who are interested to give different entrance exam in PG like in Jamia Milia Islamia University, IIMC. FTI, SRFTI or in different universities.
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Philosophy
1. Name of the department: Department of Philosophy, Rishi Bankim Ch. Collage, Kantal Para,Naihati,North 24 Pargana Pin-743165. 2. Year of Establishment: Established in the year of 1950. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
Program Level of Study
Philosophy Hons/Gen Under Graduate
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : Honors – Annual General – Annual Year Theory Practica Year Theor Practic l y al st 1st (Part I) 200 __ 1 (Part I) 100 -- nd 2nd (Part 200 --- 2 (Part 200 -- II) II)
3rd(Part 400 --- 3rd(Part 100 -- III) III) 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NA 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. :NA 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons :NA
9. Number of Teaching posts
sanctioned Filled
Professors nil nil Associate 1 1 Professors Asst. Professors 3 2
Post Numbers of teachers CWTT 1 PTT -- GUEST --
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M. Phil. etc.,)
No. of Ph.D. No. of Sl Students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of No guided for Experience the last 4 years
SARMISTHA 1 M.A. M.Phil SUBSTANTIVE Advance Logic 29 Nil BISWAS
ARINDAM Phenomenology 2 M.A. Ph.D SUBSTANTIVE 19 Nil MALLICK sociology
SUBHAS 1 year 6 3 M.A. B. Ed. SUBSTANTIVE Advance Logic Nil GARAI months
ANINDITA 4 M.A. M. Phil CWTT Logic 8 Nil MUKHERJEE
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Name
Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (program wise): Program Student :Teacher
Philosophy Honors 50:4
Philosophy General 400:4
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled : Laboratory assistant-Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: Qualification No. of Teachers
M.Phil 2
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16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NA 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : NA 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University : NA 19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books Sl. Name of the In National/International Chapter Books Books with Impact No Teachers peer review journals in Books Edited ISBN/ISSN Nos. Factor
Book Title :- ARTICLE TITLE :-“THE “CONCEPT OF OBJECTIVE CONCEPTION KNOWLEDGE-A OF KNOWLEDGE.” RELATIVE SARMISTHA APPROACH”, 1 BISWAS JOURNAL NAME: - INDIAN ISBN-978-81- SCIENCE CRUISER, VOL.-28, 92736303, NOVEMBER-1- JANUARY OCTOBER, 2013. 2014.
. Article Title :-“GANDHI ON . Book title : - WOMEN EMANCIPATION.” “CONCEPT OF MAN IN THE Journal Name:-PRATIDHANI LIGHT OF ALLAMA THE ECHO. MUHAMMAD AN INTERNATIONAL IQBAL” Publisher SUBHAS 2 JOURNAL, PAGE NO.-105- name:-Scholar GARAI 109. ISSN PRINT- 2321- Publication, Asam, 9319, India, Year: - January, 2016. E- 2278-5264,
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∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NA 21. Faculty as members in :NA a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 22. Student projects :Nil a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department :Nil
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : Nil a) National b) International 26. Student profile program/course wise: 2014-2015 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass % with respect to Course/program Year(Session) received *M *F selected (refer question no. 4)
2014-2015 90(Approx) 45 10 35 30% Philosophy Honors (UG) *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students from % of students % of Course the same state from other students States from abroad Philosophy 100% 0% 0%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? ? NA 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG NA PG to M.Phil. NA 331
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Student progression Against % enrolled PG to Ph.D. NA Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA Employed NA • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities b) Library No of books taken No of books taken Library Type Remarks for honors student for General student
Issued only for Central 2 1 15 days
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Nil c) Class rooms with ICT facility: There exist in the college premises a nonprofit professional information communication technology (ICT) training center. called R.B.C college computer centre with state-of-art computer laboratories and experienced resource person that is accessible to our students if needed.Since there is no departmental ICT facility as such, we are planning to have a classroom with ICT facility very soon. d) Laboratories: NA 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Nil 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: i)Organization of departmental seminar by the teaching staff: NIL ii) Organization of special lecture by visitors as mentioned in item 24, above: NIL 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning Nature of class Philosophy Theoretical Usual lecture method practical NA.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Nil 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: The department has decided to improve and elevate the student and teacher interaction by organizing departmental seminars, workshop in various philosophical concepts and psychological issues. Different women issues that are faced in the contemporary social structures and situation are also taken in consideration to be discussed through different inter-departmental discussions and workshops and extension lectures by eminent national and international personalities. 332
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Political Science
1. Name of the department : Political Science 2. Year of Establishment: General Course -1954 and Honours Course-1968 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG only. 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: General courses offered by the department in Political Science to students of History, Philosophy, Economics, Bengali, English, Journalism, Hindi, Sanskrit 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Annual Selection Test centrally organized by the college and University Examination under the aegis of the university. 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Students of the department opt general(pass course) subjects offered by other departments of Humanities 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: None 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Associate Professors Asst. Professors 04 02
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of Ph.D. of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Runi MA, B.ED Assistant Research 11 years Datta Professor Methodology Priya MA Assistant Public 15 months Nath Professor Administration Barman Samir MA Part-time Developmental 10 years Sarkar lecturer Studies Krishna MA, M.Phil Part-time Public 8 years Singh lecturer Administration Sweta MA,B.ED,B.LIB.SC Part-time Public 11 years Bagchi lecturer Administration 333
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11. List of senior visiting faculty: Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: 14 % of lectures are delivered by temporary faculty .(guest lecturer) 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): including Honours and General First year Second year Third year Honours 4:1 3:1 3:1 General 116:1 74:1 52:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG: See 150 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil 19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty : Runi Datta: (2014-15) Publication in peer reviewed journal.:NIL Seminar presentations: Names of papers presented in UGC sponsored National Seminars and State level Seminars: a) “Problems of Health Care: A Study of Rural West Bengal” (2013-14)
Publication in peer reviewed journals : a)“The World of Quacks: A Parallel Health Care System in Rural West Bengal”, IOSR-JHSS ( International journal) b)“ Status of Healthcare in West Bengal: Initiatives ,Achievements and Critical Analysis”, International Journal of Economic and Social Research . Seminar presentations: Names of papers presented in UGC sponsored National Seminars and State level Seminars 1) “Identity Construction and Popular Television Serials “ 2) “Health Care: A Major Exclusion for the STs in India” (2012-13)
Publication in peer reviewed journals : a)”Health for all: A Rhetoric or Reality “, Socialistic Perspective Seminar presentations: Names of papers presented in UGC sponsored National Seminars and State level Seminars 1) “Health not For All- A major crisis in India” (2011-12)
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Names of papers presented in UGC sponsored National Seminars and State level Seminars 1) “Right to health” 2) “The problematic of Indian Secularism” (2010-11)
Publication in peer reviewed journals : Health and Health Care : A conceptual framework and changing pattern- Magazine Rangberang. Seminar presentations: Seminar presentation in PG department of English on the topic “Political History of Dalit Movement in India” Seminar presentation in UG department of Political Science on the topic “A Profile of slums in kolkata” in RBC college for women. Priya Nath Barman: Nil Krishna Singh: Seminar Presentation organized by Political Science Association, West Bengal, entitled” Bharatiya Prekhapote Tapshili Jati o Upajatir Manabadhikar Langhan” Samir Sarkar: Nil Sweta Bagchi : Nil ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students. :NIL ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scop us, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: Crisis of Civilization (book), “Health Not for All: A Major Crisis in India “(chapter),published by the Principal of Sarojini Naidu College . ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor ∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Not Applicable 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….: Runi Datta , member of Political Science Association ,West Bengal 22. Student projects /seminars a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: 60% students of the Department participate
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in Students Seminar organized by the department. 50% of Students participate in practice sessions of Mock Parliaments in the department and selected candidates are send to participate in Youth Parliament Competition organized by Department of Parliament Affairs ,Government of West Bengal. Pupils also actively participate in various activities of the NSS. Selected candidates are send for Quiz Contest. 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: • Prof. Debarati Sengupta, Dhola Mahavidyalaya. • Chanchal Chakraborty , ex Associate Professor, Department of Political science , Rashtraguru Surendranath College, Barrackpore an • Dasorathi Sengupta, ex Associate Professor, Maulana Azad College
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: nil b) International –Nil, c)Extention lecture by resource person funded by the college 26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Appeared Pass percentage Course/programme received *M *F (refer question no. 4)
2014-15 90 54 7(M),10(F) 12 75% *M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of students from % of students % of students from Course the same state from other abroad States Honours 99% 1% _
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? Nil 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 16% approx. PG to M.Phil. _ PG to Ph.D. _ Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral _ Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
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library. Department purchased 40 books worth Rs 9659 funded by UGC. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Staff and students of the department can utilize internet facilities provided by the college. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: No ICT facility. d) Laboratories: Not applicable 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies Year Number of students 2014 Not found 2015 Not found 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: 1. In 2013-14 a Departmental Seminar was held on 28.9.13 on two very interesting topics namely “Gorkhaland Movement” and “Feminist Approach to Politics”. Eminent Scholars like Prof. Chanchal Chacraborty and Dasarathi Sengupta expressed their expertise on the topics respectively. Interactive sessions added to the knowledge of the students. Students seminars are organized frequently for academic enrichment. The students of the department attended a four days workshop on “Positive Discrimination” organized by RBC College Equal Opportunity Centre on and from 5.3.2014.
33. . Students seminars are organized frequently for academic enrichment. Professor Debarati Sengupta of Dhola Mahavidyalaya delivered an extension lecture on “Emergence of Nationalist Politics” on 16.7.14. 34. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Tutorials, supply of study materials , interactive sessions with students ,class tests, students’ seminar ,remedial classes . 35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Runi Datta- Performance of variegated duties assigned by the college as head of the Department and as as Convener of Canteen Sub-Committee, as member of NSS and Award Distribution Committee, Admission Sub Committee, Academic Sub Committee, convener of Equal Opportunity Centre, training of students for participation in Youth Parliament Competition and Quiz Contest. Priya Nath Barman-Performed duties as member of Routine Committee. Samir Sarkar-Performed duties as member of Award Committee. Krishna Singh-Performed duties as member of Women’s Grievance Cell.. 36. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: The main challenge facing the department is dearth of full time teachers. The department has two full time teachers, two part-time teachers and one guest lecturer to carry the burden of syllabus and other department related activities. Shortage of full time teachers often acts as a major hindrance to undertake variegated enrichment programmes for the department like seminars, workshops. Students who enroll their names usually come from low socio economic background, some are first generation learners. Most of them are not well versed with English language and finds it difficult to consult reference books written in English. The department lacks students with good quality which has adverse effects on the result at the end of the year. The students are not regular about attending classes. Despite so many constraints, the strength of the department lies in its ability to cultivate good interpersonal relationship
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between teachers and among teachers and students. The department had been successful in organizing departmental seminar, extension lecture and students seminar. The teachers try their utmost to help the students by supplying them with books and study materials. Unless the present crisis of full-time teachers is met, the department possibly cannot undertake too many activities, however, in the near future, it has plans to organize National Seminar and more extension lectures and other student centric programmes along with educational tours.
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Evaluative Repo rt of the Department of Physical Education
1. Name of the department: Physical Education 2. Year of Establishment: 2015 (B.A. General) 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): Programmes / Courses Level B.A. Three Year Honours Degree in UG Urdu B.A. Three Year General Degree UG
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Programmes / College Examination College University Courses Examination Examination B.A. Three Year Class Test Selection Test Part I Examination General Degree (1 st Year)
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : Nil 9. Name of Teachers: Radharani Ghosh Guest lecturer MPEd (Phy Edn)
10. Number of students : General : 42
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Evaluative Report of the Department of Commerce
1. Name of the department COMMERCE 2. Year of Establishment 1949 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) UG 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved MATHEMATICS,ECONOMCS 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) ANNUAL 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments YES 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NA 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons NA 9. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors NIL NIL Associate Professors NIL NIL Asst. Professors 2 –SUBSTANSIVE ALL 2 –CONTRACTUAL 3 –PART-TIME 1 –GUEST LECTURER
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificat Designation Specializatio No. of No. of Ph.D. ion n Years of Students Experie guided for nce the last 4 years DR HIMADRIS M.COM ASST.PROF. ACCOUNTIN 14 NIL CHATTOPADHYAY AICWA, IN G AND PH.D. COMMERCE FINANCE DR PROBHAT M.COM. ASST. PROF. ACCOUNTIN 16 NIL KUMAR PAL PH.D. IN G AND COMMERCE CONTROL MRINMAY DUTTA M.COM. CONTRACTU ACCOUNTIN 6 NIL M.PHIL AL WHOLE G AND TIME FINANCE TEACHER SUDIPTA GHOSH M.COM CONTRACTU ACCOUNTIN 6 NIL AL WHOLE G AND TIME FINANCE 340
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TEACHER SOUMYA GHOSH M.COM PT ACCOUNTIN 25 NIL B.ED. G AND FINANCE SUBHAJIT BANERJEE M.COM PT ACCOUNTIN 26 NIL G AND FINANCE LOPAMUDRA ROY M.A PT GEOGRAPHY 29 NIL LLB CARTOGRAP HY ABHIJIT MITRA M.COM GL ACCOUNTIN 6 NIL M.PHIL, G AND MBA FINANCE
11. List of senior visiting faculty NIL 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty 60% 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 90:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled 02 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG. ONE PH. D. AND TWO M.PHIL 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received NA 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University NA 19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty ∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students 10 ∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) ∗ Monographs ∗ Chapter in Books ∗ Books Edited ∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers ∗ Citation Index ∗ SNIP ∗ SJR ∗ Impact factor
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∗ h-index 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated NA 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 40/720*100=5.5% 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students UNDER PROCESS 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department NIL 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding NIL a) National b) International 26. Student profile programme/course wise for the Academic Year 2014-15 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
UG (B.COM.FIRST 675 306 M-245 H-73% YEAR) (H-81,G- F-61 G-475% 225) UG(B.COM SECOND -- 284 M-227 H-71% YEAR) (H-62,G- F-55 G-41% 222) UG(B.COM.THIRD -- 170 M-211 H-63% YEAR) (H-12,G- F-39 G-29% 158) *M=Male F=Female
27. Diversity of Students for the Academic Year 2014-15 Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
UG 97% 3% NIL
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? 10% ON AN AVERAGE 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG INFORMATION NOT 342
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Student progression Against % enrolled AVAILABLE PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library ADEQUATE b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students SATISFACTORY c) Class rooms with ICT facility NIL d) Laboratories SATISFACTORY 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 100 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts a) SPECIAL LECTURES b) CLASS SEMINAR 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning LECTURE, PRACTICAL. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Commerce department plays a leading role in facilitating the improvement of the educational environment of the college and the locality also. At present the department has nine teachers to impart the lessons with updated techniques and concepts. Students get themselves absolved to jobs after passing out. And few students are pursuing the higher studies for betterment. With the help of our limited resources we are trying our best reach the feat and in near future we will open the alternative commerce based curricula i.e. BBA, M.Com etc. for augmenting the better opportunity for the students.
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D. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
I certify that that the data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge.
This SSR 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 SSR during the peer team visit.
Signature of the Head of the institution with seal: Dr Sanjib Kumar Saha, Principal, Rishi Bankim Chandra College,
Naihati, Dist: North 24 Parganas West Bengal, PIN: 743165
Place: Naihati, Dist: North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
Date: 24. 08. 2015
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E. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
(Affiliated Colleges and Recognized Institutions)
This is to certify that RISHI BANKIM CHANDRA COLLEGE (Name of the institution) fulfils all norms 1. Stipulated by the affiliating University and/or 2. Regulatory Council/Body [such as UGC, NCTE, AICTE, MCI, DCI, BCI, etc.] and 3. The affiliation and recognition [if applicable] is valid as on date. In case the affiliation / recognition is conditional, then a detailed enclosure with regard to compliance of conditions by the institution will be sent. It is noted that NAAC’s accreditation, if granted, shall stand cancelled automatically, once the institution loses its University affiliation or Recognition by the Regulatory Council, as the case may be. In case the undertaking submitted by the institution is found to be false then the accreditation given by NAAC is liable to be withdrawn. It is also agreeable that the undertaking given to NAAC will be displayed on the college website.
Dr Sanjib Kumar Saha, Principal, Rishi Bankim Chandra College, 11Naihati, Dist: North 24 Parganas West Bengal, PIN: 743165 Date: 24.08.2015 Principal/Head of the Institution Place: Naihati, (Name and Signature with Office Seal) Dist: 24 Pgs (N), West Bengal
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Rishi Bankim Chandra College, Naihati, West Bengal
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