Empowering people through Education! SELF STUDY REPORT PART-1
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PREFACE
Jain University is committed to nurturing designed with an open-minded interdisciplinary excellence in higher education, research, approach to provide foundation-level as well as entrepreneurship and innovation. The University advanced training to students in their chosen in its role as an educational institution of repute areas of study. The cutting-edge research is acting as a catalyst in these areas and will undertaken in existing and emerging areas continue in its endeavours. A significant aspect by the University stands testimony to our of ensuring perpetual excellence in academic dedication towards playing a progressive role in endeavours is assuring quality initiatives, the economic, social and cultural spheres. sustenance and enhancement. The SSR would provide the esteemed In its quest towards continued improvement, the NAAC Peer Team with a well-documented University has achieved many more milestones presentation of the University’s faculties, since the last visit of the esteemed NAAC Peer dedicated research centres, administrative Team. I would like to have the opportunity units and student support systems, the to showcase these achievements, among methodologies which govern our teaching- others, during the re-assessment exercise. learning processes and the ways in which all The NAAC Self Study Report (SSR) is a major our stakeholders have benefitted from these. component of this re-assessment exercise. It The SSR is a result of the contributions made has been prepared after a critical analysis of all by all our stakeholders. The Internal Quality the academic and administrative systems and Assurance Cell (IQAC) has made a conscious processes implemented by the University to effort to collate the inputs and highlight them provide impact-based teaching and research as appropriate in the prescribed format. I within an ethical framework governed by the acknowledge the dedication of the IQAC. vision and mission of the University. The SSR has given the perfect opportunity to A core belief at Jain University is that educational highlight our strengths and understand our institutions are also the cornerstones for national limitations. It has provided us with the impetus development which guides the initiatives to further strengthen our processes and taken by us towards development of youth, systems. community engagement and contributions We deem it our duty and privilege to place this towards the society at large. SSR before the esteemed members of the The University’s programmes have been NAAC Peer Team.
Bangalore Dr. N. Sundararajan 15th March 2017 Vice Chancellor
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Introduction
Jain University was declared as a Deemed to be strengths and consolidate its achievements. University in December 2008 and commenced The University chose for itself a Vision to `Foster its academic programmes from July 2009. Over Human Development through Excellence in the last seven years, the University has made Quality Education, Research and Entrepreneurial conscious and concerted efforts to build on its Development`.
The Mission Statement of the University is as follows:
To provide quality education, create To enhance research and human assets and intellectual capital. development in different disciplines.
To develop a new generation of en- To create able Leaders, Managers trepreneurs who will be instrumental and Technocrats. in fueling economic growth.
To foster an ethical environment in which both spirit and skill will thrive based on human values and the quality of life will be enriched.
The University is spread across five campuses 4. School of Humanities and Social Sciences and has established six different Faculties: Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Engineering 5. International Institute of Aerospace and Technology, Faculty of Humanities and Engineering & Management Social Sciences, Faculty of Management, Faculty 6. School of Interior Design of Languages and Faculty of Sciences. The University has Research, Postgraduate and 7. School of Management (UG) Undergraduate Programmes in all the faculties. 8. School of Management (PG) Each Faculty has carved out a niche for itself as a `space for educational excellence` in its chosen 9. School of Sciences domain and has a stamp of `unique authenticity` adding tremendous academic value . The To briefly trace the history of Jain University, it following are the Schools of the University:- began as Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College at VV Puram in 1990. As a ‘campus with a 1. School of Commerce difference’, the institution offered traditional courses in the Arts, Commerce, Science 2. School of Computer Science and IT and Management streams with an important 3. School of Engineering and Technology ‘value added’ component both in terms of the
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`content` of education and more importantly in B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering the `context` of learning. Aiming to create young B.Sc in Interior Design citizens with a global outlook grounded in local reality, the academic ambience at the campus B.Sc in Animation coupled with the exciting new innovations in BCA in IT Information Security and learning methodologies made academic life Infrastructure Management at the campus creative in significantly unique ways. The institution came to be recognized BCA in Information Security and Mobile as a `college’ that placed a premium on quality, Applications innovation and excellence. As a response BCA in Cloud Technology to the growing demands and pressures for admission, with the permission of Bangalore B.Com in Marketing / Finance / Accounting / University, separate campuses were set up. The Finance and Actuarial Studies / Global Business Campus at J.C.Road focused on undergraduate Services / Financial Markets programmes, the one located on Palace Road became the management campus and a Centre B.Com. (Honours) in Accounting/Finance, for Postgraduate Studies was established at B.Com. (Honours) in International Finance and Jayanagar. With an intent to provide professional Accounting engineering education in a salubrious academic B.Com.(Honours) in Risk Management, environment, the Engineering College affiliated B.Com.(Honours) in Global Accounting Practice to VTU was setup at the Global Campus, Kanakapura. Each of these institutions had a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) in flavor of uniqueness with the stamp of quality Financial Services and excellence clearly evident. No compromises Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) in were made in terms of providing state of the art International Business facilities, recruiting the best, well-qualified and motivated faculty and providing a slew of value The University has 45 Postgraduate courses added programmes in order to provide every including 04 postgraduate diploma programmes, learner the unique joy of learning. Given the of which 21 are in niche emerging and innovative focus on higher education, quality research was areas. These include: consciously promoted at each of the institutions. M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (Aerospace Curriculum Design and Development Structures / Avionics / Propulsion)
Today, Jain University has all its five locations M.Tech in Energy Engineering/Energy integrated into its fold. There is a conscious effort Management & Climate Change Technology to pool talent and resources strategically so M.Tech in Building Science & Technology that the learning process is enriched in the best (Multidisciplinary with Civil Engineering, Electrical possible way. & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical The University has 33 Undergraduate Engineering) programmes out of which 14 are in innovative and emerging areas. These include: M.Tech. in Food Technology (Multidisciplinary with Engineering & Technology and Sciences)
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M.Sc in Storage and Cloud Technology to a full-fledged doctoral programme and has become very popular. The rigour that is followed M.Sc. in Information Technology in the Doctoral programme applies for the M.Phil course also. All these initiatives are in consonance MBA in Entrepreneurship with the Mission statement that was crafted by MBA in Aviation Business Management the stakeholders of the University. (Multidisciplinary with Engineering and The University has introduced Choice Based Management) Credit System (CBCS) across faculties as per M.Com with specialization in Financial Analysis UGC guidelines in the year 2016 for all the Undergraduate courses. A handbook has been MA in Journalism and Mass Communication prepared for the same. It has been refined and improved by including value added courses and The University has accorded primacy to research flexibility in elective courses and Industry related and has a rigorous and well-structured Ph.D. courses developed by the University-Industry programme in a wide range of disciplines. The Interface Cell. The Boards of Studies meet latest UGC guidelines and norms have been regularly and update and revise the syllabi on strictly implemented. A clearly defined course need basis. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell work schedule for doctoral students, which (IQAC) has a well-defined and tested mechanism involves 16 credits (240 hours) of face-to-face to get feedback about the courses/programmes interaction has been put in place and provides the and the feedback is used to introduce new right foundation for developing the appropriate courses and modify the existing ones. and congenial ambience for a research scholar. The course work includes a very effective skill Admissions development programme geared to meet the research and professional needs of scholars The University ensures transparency in its across domains. Scholars are encouraged to admission process. The selection procedure is choose research problems which cut across purely based on merit. The University also follows domains and the coursework is used as a the policy prescribed by the Government for platform to provide the skill set they would need reservation. to undertake interdisciplinary research. Given the strong premium on quality and innovation, Teaching – Learning and Evaluation leading Research laboratories based at Bengaluru (A) Teaching- Learning namely Indian Council for Agricultural Research, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, National The teaching-learning and the process of Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, evaluation are governed by the principles National Centre for Biological Sciences, National of transparency, innovation and wholesome Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease development. Informatics, Central Power Research Institute, Raman Research Institute and Indian Institute The courses are designed to cater to of Science, have signed Memorandums of student diversity and their ability to cope Understanding (MoUs) with the University for with the programmes. In order to provide collaboration in the Doctoral programmes. The quality education, the conventional teaching M.Phil course is structured as a stepping stone methodologies are complemented with use of
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ICT and digital technology. Several innovative management for the same. pedagogies such as adaptive learning, case studies, interactive tutorials, cognitive and Our faculty have presented papers in 422 International affective learning are used. Figure-ĐĂĚĞŵŝĐĞŶƌŝĐŚŵĞŶƚĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͘ Conferences and 1455 422 1455 An important asset that the University is proud National Conferences. of is its faculty. Their level of commitment, depth 21 123 The University of knowledge, sense of dedication and taking has organized ownership of processes make them an invaluable 21 International and integral part of the system. Most of our Conferences and faculty members take multi-tasking in their stride Seminars and 132 WĂƉĞƌƐ KƌŐĂŶŝƐĞĚ and see themselves as lifelong learners. They WƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ National Conferences are team players and this creates a healthy work /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů EĂƟŽŶĂůŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ and Seminars. These ŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ^ĞŵŝŶĂƌƐ environment. Conferences and Seminars organized The University encourages its faculty members and papers presented are across all domains to upgrade their skills regularly. Faculty in the University. The University also conducts Development Programmes are conducted in Faculty Development Programmes through the every academic session and they are encouraged Academic Staff College of the University. Till to organize and attend seminars, conferences date, the University has conducted 214 Faculty and workshops. Development Programmes (FDPs). Jain University is proud of the fact that most of (B) Evaluation its faculty are leading researchers and scholars of international repute. Many of the faculty members The University has introduced large scale reforms have been recognized for their potential. The in the examination and evaluation system. The University boasts of more than 160 such honours students undergo a continuous evaluation and recognitions. process. The “ERP software package” developed by the University covers the entire spectrum Of the Jain University &ŝŐƵƌĞͲ&ĂĐƵůƚLJYƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ of the University activity right from the time the faculty, 130 regular 140 student sends in the application for joining the faculties have Ph.D. 120 course, till the final degree certificate is issued. degrees and 83 have 100 Examination Module in the ERP package ZĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚĨŽƌWŚ͘ completed their M.Phil. 80 handles all the activities involved in conduct and &ĂĐƵůƟĞƐǁŝƚŚWŚ͘ 60 143 of the faculty have evaluation of the examinations. The Examination 40 registered for Ph.D. Controller’s Office ensures timely and prompt ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚD͘WŚŝů 20 and are at different SET declaration of results. Photocopies of answer 0 NET/SLET stages of their research scripts are made available to students if they work. About 38 faculty apply for it. The minimum percentage for passing members have NET/ SLET/ SET qualifications. has been increased from 35% to 40%. This feat has been achieved through a combination of a strong will to add to their Research, Consultancy and Extension knowledge on the part of our faculty members and the support and encouragement of the The University has inculcated a culture of
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research and is supporting high quality research an outlay of Rs.16.23 Lakhs. There are 15 at all levels. All the Post Graduate Departments ongoing consultancy projects generating a revenue and most of the Undergraduate Departments are of Rs.158.36 Lakhs. 37 consultancy projects actively involved in research activities. Cutting generating a revenue of Rs. 231.28 Lakhs have edge and frontier research is being carried out been completed. catering to regional and national requirements. Dedicated Research Centers The University has a Research Development Cell (RDC) chaired by the Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Sciences which coordinates its research activities. The RDC coordinates all major and minor research i) Center for Nano and Material Sciences proposals, organizing of international and (CNMS) national conferences / seminars / workshops The CNMS focuses its research on areas such and deputation of faculty for conferences . The as energy production, water treatment and health University is especially promoting research in issues. the areas in which the faculy members working under different deparments and research centres Some of its innovative projects include specialize. a) design and development of a photoactive float for disinfection of water and elimination Dedicated research centres in existing and of emerging contaminants (pharmaceuticals, emerging areas have been established to personal care products and endocrine disruptive promote cutting-edge research. Faculty of the chemicals); University engage in research with impact through research projects, presentation of research b) a Nano filtration and reverse osmosis findings in prestigious conferences and seminars membrane based panels for complete elimination both internationally and nationally and publishing of heavy metals of serious concern such as papers in refereed academic and research cadmium, chromium, lead and arsenic; journals of repute. The University is proud of the fact that since 2009, the faculty members of the c) a quantum dot sensitized solar cell replacing University have published 2860 research papers. dye molecules with a range of quantum dots stacked for an enhanced stability and multi The University, especially through its dedicated excitation in third generation liquid junction Centers for Research, has entered into solar cells; an electrochemical sensor to detect collaborations with leading universities, research chromium, ammonia and phosphate; a low cost institutions/laboratories and prestigious corporate flexible-organic hybrid solar cell using polymer- bodies for undertaking research and consultancy. fullerene based on donor acceptor antenna system; and It is also important to record that the University faculty have filed 27 patents in different specialized d) a Design of non-oxide supported zeolite areas and 04 patents have been granted. The catalysts for enhancement of octane number in University has completed 60 externally funded petroleum products. projects with an outlay of Rs 1344.03 Lakhs and has 37 ongoing projects with an outlay of Rs.1186.00 Faculty of Engineering and Technology Lakhs. 18 in-house projects are completed with The research centres under the Faculty of
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Engineering and Technology are Center for combustion research. ULJFL interactions have Disaster Mitigation (CDM), Fire and Combustion been utilized to create a research environment Research Center (FCRC), Centre for Research where frontier R & D issues of fire industry can in Aerospace Engineering and Management be addressed in the Indian context. The lab (CRAEM), Center for Emerging Technologies and activities undertaken under its aegis have (CET). provided a major boost to the research at Jain University and has also provided it global visibility. ii) The Center for Disaster Mitigation (CDM) carries out research, testing and consultancy in In the area of solid waste utilization, two new the areas of Earthquakes, Floods and Droughts stove configurations with higher efficiency for and Solid Waste Utilization. Major research clean combustion of processed biomass waste work completed pertaining to earthquake till have been developed and patents have been now includes study of earthquakes that involves granted for the same. The technologies have strong motion data analysis using intrinsic been transferred to manufacturers for product modes, development of stochastic critical development. Another major project completed earthquakes for safety sensitive structures, is the Demonstration and Implementation of New earthquake source modeling and soil amplification Biomass Burning Device and Performance Testing studies. In the area of rainfall and drought, an of IR Detector Controlled Fog Jet Monitors. empirical mathematical model for time series of iii) The Centre for Research in Aerospace annual, seasonal and monthly rainfall in India, Engineering and Management (CRAEM) its homogeneous regions and subdivisions of has a Karnataka is being developed for one step ahead mission to generate high quality human resources forecasting. Major completed projects include in the field of Aerospace engineering and Statistical Analysis of Indian Monsoon Rainfall. aviation business and aims at pursuing research excellence in these fields. The USP of the iii) The Fire and Combustion Research Center research centre is its orientation to meet industry (FCRC) conducts research and development needs through continuing research, education in innovative areas covered under the research and enrichment programmes addressing the agenda of Jain University. Fire safety and related needs of practitioners. It is currently executing combustion studies are in a state of infancy research projects in the areas of autonomous in India and promotion of R & D activities in flights, structural health monitoring, structural this area will be in tune with the objectives of damage mitigation, nano polymer composites Jain University. Towards this, a collaborative and remote sensing using aerospace arrangement of Underwriters Laboraties (India technologies. It has been awarded projects by Division) already exists with The JGI Group. Under Aeronautics Research and Development Board this, a state of the art testing laboratory called under DRDO on Structural Damage Mitigation. Underwriters Laboratories – Jain Fire Lab (ULJFL) The Centre also has collaborations with has been established at the Jain Global Campus. prominent international and national agencies Due to continued testing activities, ULJFL is in such as the International Institute for Advanced continuous interaction with major players in global Aerospace Technologies (IIAAT), St. Petersburg, fire safety industry. This arrangement provides Russia for joint development of static simulator, an excellent opportunity to develop a focused the Institute Aéronautiques et Spatial (IAS), research group working in the area of fire and Toulouse, France for capacity building, assistance
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for industry and CSIR-NAL for Facility use, Flight v) The Center for Research in Social Sciences test and student projects. The academic and and Education (CERSSE) undertakes research research activities of the Center is ably supported in the fields of Democracy and Election studies, by various aerospace industries and National Federalism, Survey based research of public laboratories like Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. attitudes besides developing and testing learner (HAL), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), centered classroom dialogue materials. Its Defense Research & Development Organization resources and expertise have been recognized (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organization by the Forum of Federations (The International (ISRO) and other leading aerospace organizations Network on Federalism) and the Center is under the initiative of Society of Indian Aerospace involved in consultancy for Constitutional Design Technologies & Industries (SIATI). in the South Sudan and capacity building for transition to democracy and decentralization in iv) The Center for Emerging Technologies Myanmar. The Center has carried out several Train (CET) is an innovative example of industry- the Trainer programmes and workshops funded academia collaboration. It is housed at the School by Deapartment for Inrernational Development of Engineering and Technology and focuses on (DFID), Canada and Forum of Federations. research in the frontier areas of engineering, CERSSE was assigned the task by the Karnataka technology and science. It has a range of projects Knowledge Commission to undertake the first and consultancy programmes with prestigious ever survey based youth study in Karnataka to research organizations and corporate bodies tap the aspirations, expectations and perceptions across the world. Its thrust areas of research of the youth in the state. This study led to the include Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Center being invited by the Government of (Aero & Space, Marine, Terrestrial); MEMS, Karnataka to participate in the drafting of the Materials, Nano bio Sciences and Engineering, State Youth Policy with the Director of the Center Digital Signal Processing & Radio Frequency nominated as the Chairman of the Drafting Communication, Rapid Prototyping and Coating, Committee of the State Youth Policy. The Policy Water and Energy. has since been gazetted by the Government of CET collaborates with reputed organizations Karnataka and being implemented. The Center like the DRDO, DST. DOS, ISRO, DAE, MOFPI also partnered with WIPRO Technologies in and MNRE and TUV, Rhineland. Faculties at the creating MISSION10x, an intervention programme Center have published in leading journals and in Engineering education aimed at transforming have also filed for patents. Its researchers have the dynamics of the teaching-learning processes developed products in collaboration with the in the engineering classroom. The objective of industry. The Center also runs industry linked the programme was to develop in the engineer Masters Programmes. the skill sets required for the work place through classroom interactions. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences vi) Center for Research in Ancient History and At present the faculty of Humanities and Social Culture (CAHC) has been established with a view Sciences, is home to two Research Centers to present an objective analysis of Ancient Indian namely, Center for Research in Social Sciences History. The research work in the center intends and Education(CERSSE) and, Center for to review scholarly works on Vedic culture and Research in Ancient History and Culture (CAHC). present Indian history in the right perspective.
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The thrust areas of research include Monographs staff members. Some of these are: on Indian Astronomy before Siddhantha Period, Manuscriptology and to bring out a three volume a) NSS, NCC and Rotaract Club exist on the encyclopedia on technical-scientific terminologies Campus and several students have enrolled used in ancient Indian literature. in these programmes and excelled. They have won prizes, awards and recognition both at the Faculty of Management national and state levels. The 2A/5 Company- 7 Kar BN NCC, the Boys unit of NCC has bagged vii) The Chenraj Roychand Center for the Best Institution Award 13 consecutive times, Entrepreneurship (CRCE) has done path- both when we were part of Bangalore University breaking work in providing strategic support and and now as Jain University. The 1/9 Company 9 mentoring entrepreneurs venturing into business. Kar BN NCC Girls unit achieved this distinction Till date 40 companies have been successfully on 3 occasions. The NSS wing has won the incubated under its aegis. The Center has Best Programme Officer Award and the Best developed a 21 step model to guide the aspirants Performing Unit Award. Many of the students to become an entrepreneur. As one of the who were part of the NCC have subsequently Business Incubation Centers of the University, joined the Army and done the nation proud. The CRCE plays a critical role in realizing the goals NSS units have adopted villages in and around set by the University in terms of entrepreneurial Kanakapura to make the region Cataract free. development. Besides, the DST has approved financial support to the Technology Business b) Community Radio: A community radio service Incubator (TBI) at Jain University. Alsthom, France “Radio Active” is managed by the University. It has also pledged support to the TBI. A not- broadcasts programmes that focus on social for-profit company, Jain University Incubation issues and community service. An outreach Centre(JUIC) has been incorporated for the activity of the University to promote inclusive purpose as stipulated by the DST, Govt of India. development and make a difference at the grassroots, the community radio has touched the JUIC has incubated the following 5 companies to lives of several people till this day. date, after reviewing more than 50 applications c) Specialised Cells: The University has SYNK Labs Private Limited established several Cells to promote focused Passion Connect Technologies LL development of talent and coordinate the outreach activities. These include Red Lounge Capital Pvt. Ltd. a. The IQAC coordinates the quality initiatives at G Seas Technologies LL the University involving faculty, non-teaching staff as well as students. HachikoTechnolgoies Pvt. Ltd. b. The University has a Women’s Cell which Extension and Outreach Activities conducts awareness programmes to promote gender sensitivity. These programmes (for faculty, Jain University hosts several co-curricular and non-teaching staff and students) have proved extracurricular activities throughout the academic to be very popular and useful. Given the fact year and has several clubs and associations that women constitute a majority of the faculty which function under the able guidance of our
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at the University and nearly half of our student and teaching are available. Besides subject communities, these programmes are considered specific labs, the University also has Computer very crucial for the holistic development of each laboratories with 24 by 7 Internet connectivity for learner. The Women’s Cell is always available for use of faculty, researchers and other learners. girl students if and when they face a challenge c) Allied Acacemic Facilities: Faculty members and require support. are provided with facilities to prepare for the c. The University has a Counseling Cell called classes, conduct research and undertake other Vishwas with professional counselors who student outreach activities. Conference halls with coordinate its services with units on each of the both small and large seating capacities cater to campuses. Its services are available for both both small personalized programmes and large students and faculty . conferences. Also,there are adequate number of lecture halls, staff rooms, laboratories and d. The University has also started KALARAVA, an seminar halls to conduct curricular, co-curricular outreach counseling cell available to the general and extra-curricular activities. public (students, teachers and parents) besides a play therapy center. d) Residential Facilities: The University attracts students from all over the world and different Infrastructure and Learning Resources parts of India. Adequate infrastructure has been developed to cater to the residential needs of the Jain University has created an infrastructure students. There are separate halls of residence for that meets the highest standards. Each campus boys and girls with best of the facilities such as boasts of specialized infrastructure for imparting wholesome food, Internet connectivity, study halls quality education. Aesthetically designed, all the and recreational rooms among others. buildings create an environment conducive to making learning an enjoyable, memorable and e) Sports Infrastructure: Superlative sports enriching experience. Some of the campuses are facilities that have been created at the University, centrally air conditioned and all the institutions especially at its Global Campus and rank among have well ventilated classrooms with state of the the best in terms of quality and capacity. These art facilities. Key featutes include: include Sprintoor, an auditorium, a modern aquatic complex, well designed international a) Learning Resources: Well stocked libraries and cricket ground, tennis courts, basketball courts, reading rooms with relevant reading materials and golf course, football courts, hockey ground, digital resources. The libraries at all campuses athletic track and multi-gym. The University has are well-stacked with reference books and also entered into a lease agreement with Rajiv books for borrowing. They are fully automated Gandhi Indoor Stadium which has world class with latest software online database like IEEE & facilities for indoor sports . ASME, EBSCO EMERALD & AEAA. There are reprographic and screening facilities. Currently f) Special Digital Resources: There is a Center for there are 25,904 E –Journals. Virtual learning and Innovation which takes care of the Technology Enabled Learning (TEL). Apart b) Academic and Research Infrastructure: State from this, the School of Engineering & Technology of the art laboratories equipped for experiments has smart classrooms which takes care of the and practical exposure required for research virtual learning. The University is in the process
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of creating learning spaces with virtual learning in the event of these students missing regular facilities at all the campuses. classes on account of their sports practice. The University have as their alumni prestigious Student Support & Progression sportspersons including Pankaj Advani, Shika Tandon, Robin Uthappa, Manish Pandey, Rehan Jain University has developed a robust system Poncha, Anup Sridhar, Gagan Narang, Mayank for student support and mentoring. The Student Agarwal, Gagan Ullalmath, Varun Aaron, Shreyas Support Services function under the Office of Gopal, Rakesh Manpath to name a few. Rahul the Dean, Student Welfare. Every campus has K.L. and Karun Nair who have made mark in the a Student Welfare Officer to coordinate activities Indian Test Cricket are also our proud alumni. aimed at supporting and mentoring students on the ground with respect to cultural activities, Jain University is proud of the contributions of its co-curricular activities, mentoring and counseling. students to different walks of life. Our students The requirements of the international students have represented India in the Olympics. In the are catered to through the International Students recently concluded Rio Olympics, Aditi Ashok and Scholars Advisory Centre (ISSAC), a separate represented the country in Golf. Cell of the University with an International Student Officer who is the overall in-charge of the activities Our students have not merely excelled in the of the Cell. domain of academics, they have brought laurels for their institutions in extra-curricular activities, Department of Sports sports and a range of cultural activities. They have been our true ambassadors of quality, The Sports Department of the University is excellence and professionalism. Many of our engaged in training students with talent for Alumni are in important mid-career positions in competitive sports at all levels. The teams their chosen domain of expertise. Some of our from Jain University have been participating current students and alumni who have excelled in the different inter-collegiate tournaments at in the field of Art, Music and Cinema include, the college / University / state levels, as well Ambi Subramaniam (Classical Violinist), Tanvi as at the All India Level and have achieved Singla (Miss Asia Pacific World 2011), Prajwal remarkable success. The University has produced Devaraj (Kannada Cinema), Dattareya Velankar sportspersons of international repute. The pro- (Hindustani Classical Musician), Anate Augustine active and generous management has motivated (well-known Malyalam actress, winner of Filmfare and encouraged the students. This has given Best South Indian Actress Award), Bindu further impetus to the students with talent Subramnaiam (singer-songwriter and pianist) and for sports to raise their level of competence. Srinidhi Shetty (Miss Supra National 2016). The Sports Department conducts both in- house competitions as well as inter-University Placement Services competitions. At the time of admissions, the University makes a conscious effort to provide There is a centralized placement cell which takes opportunities to budding sportspersons. They care of the placements for all the students of the are encouraged to excel in their chosen areas University seeking placements. The students are of sports and provided with all the facilities and oriented to career-path through pre-placement incentives. Their academic progression is also talks, pathway to career programmes, training in taken care of with special lectures and tutorials soft skills and life skills, specialized coaching in
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facing interviews, group discussions and other The Chancellor of the University is Dr. C.G. competitive job skills. . Till date the University has Krishnadas Nair. He is a distinguished placed 4450 students. academician, a Padma Shree Awardee, former Chairman, HAL and former Chairman, Cochin Other Student Services International Airport Ltd. A Visiting Professor to There is a separate Grievance Redressal Cell several international and national universities, he which takes care of the day to day grievances of provides Jain University his able guidance and the students. Additionally, the University has an leadership. Anti-ragging Cell, Anti-sexual Harassment Cell The Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr. N. and Equal Opportunity Cell. Sundararajan, a senior academician with about Scholarships 48 years of service, oversees the administrative and academic activities of the University. Under Scholarships are awarded to students on the his guidance and leadership, the University has basis of merit and need by the University. In undertaken various reforms and has marched the year 2016-17 scholarship to the tune of towards enhancement of quality across all its 1.34 crores has been given to 269 students. functions. Apart from this the students belonging to SC/ ST and OBC categories are encouraged to The University has strictly adhered to the UGC take admission at Jain University. Special Regulations in forming the statutory bodies for scholarships are made available to them. Also, ensuring proper Governance. The Board of the institution facilitates the SC/ST students to Management is the highest executive body of get freeships from the government. Concessions the University and has the powers to take all are given in exam fee, application fee and other necessary decisions for the smooth and efficient relevant fees for socially challenged students. functioning of the University. The Planning and Recommendation letters are given by the Monitoring Board reviews the progress made on University for obtaining bank loans and from implementation of policy and develops strategic various financial and charitable institutions. plans for the University. The Academic Council is the principal academic body of the University Governance and Leadership and is responsible for the maintenance of high standards of education, teaching & training, Jain University is managed by the Jain University research and examinations. The Finance Trust which is a registered body. The President Committee monitors the flow of funds and of the Trust Dr. Chenraj Roychand is a visionary approves budget for the University. The audited leader committed to imparting quality education in statement of accounts for the University comes all fields of knowledge. He has made a conscious under the scrutiny of this Committee. The Vice and concerted effort to provide necessary Chancellor is the Chairman of all these statutory infrastructure for interdisciplinary / multidisciplinary bodies. Research. He creates opportunities for talented and dynamic individuals to realize and nurture Innovation and Best Practices their entrepreneurial potentials. He is responsible for providing able guidance and leadership for Innovation establishing a good governance system in the The University has an eco-friendly campus. University. In its endeavor to lead from the front, Jain
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University decided to take a positive step to • Incubation of Companies -Chenraj Roychand understand its own environment through Carbon Center fo Entrepreneurship. and Water Footprint Mapping Exercises. It has • Research Retreat. also conducted a Green Audit, Urban Waste Management programmes and Plantation of Saplings to enhance environmental Conclusion consciousness. Further, the University has On completing seven years as a Deemed to ushered innovations with a positive impact be University, Jain University has confidently on the environment. For instance, the Fire positioned itself as a ‘space for learning’ with a Research, Fire Retardant Material Development stamp of quality, innovation and creativity. In each and Biomass stoves are being developed as a of its initiatives, it seeks to promote excellence. part of our research. The University has brought The University has set for itself the goal of about innovations, processes and systems for achieving excellence in its teaching/learning admission, research activities, administration, activities, research initiatives and entrepreneurial teaching-learning, evaluation, and governance. ventures. Under the visionary leadership of the President of Jain University Trust Dr. Chenraj Best Practices Roychand, Chancellor Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair The Best Practices of the University have been and Vice Chancellor Dr. N. Sundararajan, the institutionalized at every level and is adhered to University believes that quality and innovation by the faculty, students and administrative staff go hand in hand in making progress. Everyday alike. In order to encourage the deparments, the results in the creation of new milestones and Departmental Best Practices are identified every also in raising the bar higher. The leadership has academic year and are brought out in the form of inspired every stakeholder of the University to a book. The University has identified the following internalize the University’s vision and strive for 5 Best Practices:- excellence in every step, in every action, in every • Radio Active CR 90.4MHz – Community programme and in every new initiative. The focus Radio Service. on `quality education for all` inspires everyone at • Short Silent Educational & Theme Based the University to be proactive, progressive and Films & Documentations. inclined to play their role in fulfilling the vision of the University. • Out Bound Learning Programmes (OBL).
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The University is certified ISO 9001:2008 for Karnataka state and to India in sports. quality management by TÜV Rheinland. Jain University is a member of Association of Indian 9. Through emphasis on Entrepreneurship many University (AIU) and Association of Universities of students of the University have become job Asia and the Pacific (AUAP). creators. The Technology Incubation Centre, “Jain University Incubation Centre” is an enabler of Science and Technology Incubation. SWOC ANALYSIS 10. The best practices in governance and STRENGTHS administration, adopted by the University has 1. Curriculum is constantly updated and fine- resulted in autonomy to faculty and budget tuned to ensure that it is in tune with the current outlays for important pursuits. needs of industry. 11. The University has ensured 24 x 7 learning 2. The University has a committed, pro-active environment through technology enabled learning and dedicated faculty. The University provides resources. opportunities to continuously upgrade faculty 12. The University has collaborations with competence. There is effective use of pedagogy National and International Institutions of repute. resulting in enhanced learning.
3. The University is supported by a robust WEAKNESS evaluation system and reform that emphasizes on 1. Multiple locations of the different schools continuous learning. renders management and administration of the 4. Research, Development and Consultancy same difficult at times. activities undertaken by the University are in thrust 2. Non-availability of required talent pool with areas of national importance and are significant in Ph.D. in different faculties poses difficulties in terms of impact. the University’s efforts to recruit quality teaching 5. The University has excellent physical personnel. infrastructure. The I.T infrastructure enables 3. Being a private Unaided University, difficulties effectiveness and efficiency. Hardware, software, are faced sometimes in receiving funds from a custom built ERP solution, fee payment portal Government agencies. and the like have added strength to the system. OPPORTUNITIES 6. The University has recorded excellent results of students in the final examinations which 1. To supplement physical contact in classroom resulted in good placements. with online coaching using an IT enabled Learning Management System (LMS). 7. The University promotes student citizenry through excellence in NCC, NSS & Social 2. To commercialize innovative ideas which have outreach. Student diversity is also ensured in reached proof of concept stage or are patented terms of gender and international students. through incubation of business ventures by Jain University Incubation Centre. 8. The University has cultivated an environment which has resulted in students bringing laurels to
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3. To create sponsored and endowed chairs and 4. Societal challenges caused by nuclear families, enhance Industry – University interface. single parent families, both parents in a job etc, impact student motivation and performance. 4. To focus on design in all disciplines of engineering and aim for significant outcomes / FUTURE PLAN impact in the Faculty of Engineering. 1. To introduce additional faculties in the domains 5. To extend introduction of Outcome based of Law, Education and Architecture. Education/Choice Based Credit System to Postgraduate Programmes of the University. 2. To upgrade the existing Research Centres to the level of Centres of Excellence. CHALLENGES 3. To conduct accelerator programme for Young 1. Constant changes in curriculum to suit the Scientists / Technologists enabling them to contemporary needs of industry / employment commercialize their start-up ideas. at times poses difficulties in managing student progression. 4. To establish a Centre for Cultural Studies for exposing students from other countries to Ancient 2. Retention of good faculty in view of the Indian History, Culture and Heritage. competitive opportunities prevailing in the wider professional environment. 5. To enhance the activities of the Human Networking Academy to impart value system 3. Bengaluru being an Info Tech (IT) hub, the among the student community. focus often in placement and recruitment is in that sector and ensuring a more diverse pool of 6. To develop an International Research Centre employment opportunities covering other core for Public Policy which would develop linkages engineering sectors is often a challenge. with leading International Universities.
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1. Name and Address of the University:
Name: JAIN UNIVERSITY #34, 1st Cross, (Adjacent to Bengaluru Stock Address: Exchange), JC Road City: Bengaluru Pin: 560 027 State: Karnataka
Website: www.jainuniversity.ac.in 2. For communication :
Telephone with Designation Name Mobile Fax Email STD Code
O: 080-43430100 Vice Dr. N 98456 080 - [email protected] Chancellor Sundararajan 91446 22484940 R: 080 23484114
O: 080 Prof. N V H -43430100 98452 080 - Registrar [email protected] Krishnan 18535 22484940 R: 080 -26580161
Joint Mr. M.S 98450 080- O: 080-43430100 [email protected] Registrar Santhosh 77911 22484940 O: 080 Steering Dr.Rajani -43430100 99867 080 - Committee [email protected] Jairam 82236 22484940 Co-ordinator R: 080 -26618883
Dr. O: 080 98806 080 - Director IQAC [email protected] Asha Rajiv -43430100 24363 22484940
3. Status of the University: State University
State Private University Central University University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University) 3 Institution of National Importance Any other (please specify)
4. Type of University:
Unitary 3 Affiliating
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5. Source of funding:
Central Government State Government Self-financing 3 Any other (please specify)
6. a. Date of establishment of the university: 19/12/2008* (dd/mm/yyyy) 24/07/2009* * Status of Deemed to be University was conferred by two orders of MHRD – Government of India (Given in Annexure 1)
b. Prior to the establishment of the university, was it a/an
I PG Centre Yes No
II Affiliated College Yes 3 No
III Constituent College Yes No
IV Autonomous College Yes No
V Any other (please specify) N.A
* Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College affiliated to Bangalore University: 25-07-1990. * Sri Bhagawan MahaveerJain College of Engineering affiliated to Vishweshwaraya Technological University: August 2005.
7. Date of recognition as a university by UGC or any other national agency:
Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks i. 2f of UGC* ii. 12B of UGC * 19 12 2008 & iii. 3 of UGC # 24 07 2009 iv. Any other ^ (specify)
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8. Has the university been recognized
a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?
Yes No 3
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No 3
9. Does the university have off-campus centres?
Yes No 3
10. Does the university have off-shore campuses?
Yes No 3
11. Location of the campus and area:
Built up area Campus Location * in sq. mts i. School Of Engineering & Technology ii. International Institute for Aerospace Rural 1,31,399 sq.m Engineering & Management (IIAEM)
iii. School of Sciences Urban 16,368 sq.m iv. School of Humanities & Social Sciences Urban 4,779 sq.m v. School of Interior Design
vi. School of Management (UG) Urban 10,126Sq.m vii. School of Commerce viii. School of Management (PG) ix. School of Computer Science & Urban 30,116 sq.m Information Technology
School of Engineering & Technology is housed at a campus spread over 300 acres (* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any other (please specify)If the university has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.
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12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please provide campus-wise information.
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities - 14
Sl. Number of Auditorium/ Schools No. Seminar Halls i) School of Engineering & Technology Auditorium-03 ii) International Institute for Aerospace Indoor Auditorium -01 Engineering & Management Colloseum –01 iii) School of Management (UG) Seminar Hall-03 iv) Auditorium-01 School of Sciences Seminar Hall-01 v) School of Humanities and vi) Social Sciences Seminar Hall-02 School of Interior Design vii) School of Commerce viii) School of Management (PG) Seminar Hall-03 ix) School of Computer Science and Information Technology
Sports facilities
• Playground - Available • Swimming pool - Available • Any other (please specify) : ______The University maintains an Indoor stadium “SPRINTOOR” with a total built up area of 80,000 sq feet with the facilities for outdoor as well as indoor sports. Sprintoor also has well-furnished living accommodation with a capacity of 75 beds, a VIP lounge, cafeteria, projector room, media room and a reception lobby. Hostel - Yes *Boys’ hostel i. Number of hostels : 09 ii. Number of inmates : 1700 iii. Facilities: Canteen, indoor games, outdoor games, recreational facilities, reading room, round the clock medical and security facilities. *Girls’ hostel i. Number of hostels : 07 ii. Number of inmates : 930
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iii. Facilities: Canteen, indoor games, outdoor games, recreational facilities, reading room, round the clock medical and security facilities. * Working women’s hostel : Nil Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching: Yes Faculty : 120 Rooms Non- Teaching : 30 Rooms Cafeteria : 09 Health centre – Nature of facilities available – inpatient, outpatient, ambulance, emergency care facility and the like. Doctor on campus with trained nurses, pharmacy, emergency cases are referred to nearby hospital. The health center is a shared facility with the Jain International Residential School. Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. – within 1 km Radius Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff : Yes Buses are plying from various parts of the city to Engineering College Campus. Center for Management Studies also has the facility to pick up and drop students from the hostels. Facilities for persons with disabilities : Yes Animal house : No Incinerator for laboratories : No Power house : Backup generator facility available in all campuses Waste management facility : Yes
13. Number of institutions affiliated to the university
Type of colleges Total Permanent Permanent Arts, Science and Commerce Law Medicine Engineering Not Applicable Education Management Others (specify and provide details)
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14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of the University
Yes No 3 Number
15. Furnish the following information :
Number of Particulars Number Students Undergraduate 22 a) University Departments 10590 Postgraduate 19 b) Schools 09 c) Affiliated Colleges Nil d) Colleges under 2(f) Nil e) Colleges under 2(f) and 12B Nil f) NAAC accredited colleges Nil g) Colleges with Potential for Excellence (UGC) Nil h) Autonomous colleges Nil i) Colleges with Postgraduate Departments Nil j) Colleges with Research Departments Nil k) University recognized Research Institutes/Centres Nil
16. Does the university conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC?
Yes 3 No Number
If the university uses any other nomenclatures, please specify. 17. Academic programmes offered by the university departments at present, under the following categories: (Enclose the list of academic programmes offered) Programmes Number Programmes Number UG 33 Certificate 68 PG 41 Diploma - Integrated Masters - PG Diploma 04 M.Phil. 22 Any other - Ph.D. 34 (please specify) Integrated Ph.D. - Total 202
The lists of academic programmes offered are shown under Criterion I - question numbers 1.2.1 and 1.3.4.
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18. Number of working days during the last academic year 291 days
19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years.
198 194 200 220
(‘Teaching days’ means days on which classes were engaged. Examination days are not to be included)
20. Does the university have a department of Teacher Education?.
Yes No 3
If yes, a. Year of establishment ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: …………………………………… Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No 3
21. Does the university have a teaching department of Physical Education?
Yes No 3
However, certain research programmes like M Phil and Ph. D are offered by the Sports Department. If yes, a. Year of establishment ...... (dd/mm/yyyy) b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: --- Date: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?
Yes No
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22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether professional programmes are being offered?
Yes 3 No
If yes, please enclose approval / recognition details issued by the statutory body governing the programme. Engineering,MBA and MCA. Recognition details enclosed in Annexure 2.
23. Has the university been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a copy of the report and action taken there upon.
UGC Review October 9th, 10 th & 11th 2009 (Report Attached) 24. Number of positions in the university
Teaching faculty Non-teaching Technical Positions Associate Assistant Professor staff staff Professor Professor Sanctioned by the UGC / 60 60 300 383 92 University/State Government Recruited 61 77 310 383 92 Yet to recruit - - - - - Number of persons working NIL on contractbasis
25. Qualifications of the teaching staff*
Professor Associate Assistant Highest Total Professor Professor Total qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers Ph.D. 40 14 13 07 30 26 130 M.Phil. - - 05 02 20 26 53 PG 05 02 32 18 96 112 265 Temporary teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. NIL PG
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Part-time teachers Ph.D. 05 14 19 M.Phil. NIL PG 28 63 91
* NET/SLET Æ38 Faculty Members
26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.
Emeritus Visiting Number 06 47
27. Chairs instituted by the university:
Chairs School / Department Nil
28. Students enrolled in the university departments during the current academic year, with the following details:
2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 PG Students UG PG UG PG UG M. Phil. Ph.D. Diploma *M *F *M *F *M*F *M*F *M*F *M*/F *M*/F *M*/F
From the state where the 1223/634 473/413 1035/558 394/247 892/586 218/ M – Nil university is located 05/25 241 F – 12 From other states of India 829/460 239/216 645/338 185/131 581/185 - - - NRI students 69/29 0/0 0/0 - 27/3 - - -
Foreign students 42/6 16/7 37/19 - 54/16 - - -
Total 2163/1130 728/636 1717/915 579/378 1554/790 5/25 218/241 12
Male 4135 Female 6956 Grand Total 11091 *M - Male *F – Female
29. ‘Unit cost’ of education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled) a. including the salary component = Rs. 98,197/- b. excluding the salary component = Rs. 54,444/-
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30. Academic Staff College
• Year of establishment : 2012 • Number of programmes conducted
University’s own programmes 3- 214 (from 2009 till date)
31. Does the university offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP)?
Yes No 3
32. Does the university have a provision for external registration of students?
Yes No 3
33. Is the university applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If Accreditation, name the cycle.
Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment: 3
34. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only
Cycle 1: …15-11.2015……………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/ Result …’B’ 2.63… Cycle 2: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result …… Cycle 3: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ……………………
Cycle 4: ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ……
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) - Enclosed
35. Does the university provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated / constituent / autonomous colleges under the university.
Not Applicable
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36. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
IQAC 19/12/2009 (dd/mm/yyyy) (2009-10) AQAR (i) 07/08/2010 (dd/mm/yyyy) (2010-11) (ii) 27/09/2012 (dd/mm/yyyy) (2011-12) *AQAR for 2015-16 has been submitted on-line on27.07.2016
37. Any other relevant data, the university would like to include (not exceeding one page).
Jain University was declared as a Deemed to be University in the year 2008 and the academic programmes started from July 2009. The University has made a mark for itself in the seven years of its existence. The following are the important features that merit highlighting:- • Curriculum is updated on a regular basis. • Innovative pedagogies are used in teaching and learning. • Continuous enhancement of faculty qualifications • Establishment of dedicated Research Centers • Increase in the number of publications. • Increase in the number of Research projects from various funding agencies. • Infrastructure is regularly augmented. Library resources are regularly upgraded. • Strategic support to the incubated companies. • Addition to skill set of students every academic year. • Commendable placement record. • Proactive management and good governance. • MoU’s and collaborations at International / National level. • Innovative programmes in emerging areas. • On schedule announcement of examination results. • Extensive use of ICT both in Administration and the teaching-learning processes.
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1.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes of the University?
Jain University is committed to helps the learners to broaden their imparting quality education of horizons and sharpen their skills. the highest standards both at These include guest lectures from Undergraduate, Postgraduate and eminent persons in innovative fields, Research levels. Over the years, the workshops, exhibitions, seminars, field University has developed processes trips and the like. All these activities and systems to fulfill the vision and are designed to bring innovation mission by introducing innovations, in learning and cater to the unique focused value addition and domain capabilities, skills and aptitude of specific skill development. each learner. Vision Research Initiatives:
“To foster human development Jain University has taken a number through Excellence in Quality of initiatives to strengthen and Education, Research and expand its research profile. In pursuit Entrepreneurial Development.” of this mission, the University has The vision emphasises on fostering established Research Centres linked holistic human development by to the specialization of its faculty. It focusing on excellence in the has developed the required facilities, realm of academics, the pursuit created the necessary research of research and nurturing the ambience and provided incentives to entrepreneurial spirit of our student improve the quality and the quantum community. The essence of this of research output of the University. concept can be found in all the Research is being carried out in endeavours of the University. emerging areas, cutting edge science & technology, politics and socially relevant Jain University also strongly believes themes from the time the Institutions that sports can be used as a strategy were created in 1992 and especially for character development to prepare since 2009, after being conferred the the students for a more complex and Deemed to be University status. competitive environment. Multidisciplinary Learning and Academic Programmes: Global Collaborations: The range of innovative programmes The hallmark of our existence is and activities besides formal the multidisciplinary approach to classroom teaching/ learning,
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learning that we have adopted. The • The Chenraj Roychand Center University has consistently attempted for Entrepreneurship (CRCE) was to nurture a research culture that established by Jain University to fosters the spirit of enquiry and create opportunities for talented rigorous reflection. It has also invested and dynamic individuals to realize its efforts into building linkages with their entrepreneurial potential. research institutions, industry and CRCE has been training students other connected social and economic in enterprise skills since its institutions to partner with different inception. The Centre is open to stakeholders. These linkages are all students aiming to become aimed at contributing to the socio- Entrepreneurs. Business ideas are economic development of the region in spotted and nurtured during the which the University is located as well start-up and growth phases of the as national development and enriching venture. Further, entrepreneurs global knowledge and understanding. from incubated companies are trained to identify an idea, Entrepreneurial Development: understand hi-tech markets and Jain University is doing pioneering emerging technologies. work in Entrepreneurship Development • The Department of Science and and offers several programmes / Technology (DST), Govt of India schemes aimed at creating and has approved financial support moulding entrepreneurs and incubating to the Technology Business business ventures. Towards this, the Incubator at Jain University. following steps have been taken: Alsthom, France has also pledged • Two PG Diploma Courses have support to the Centre. A not-for- been introduced in Enterprise profit company, Jain University Management and Capital Market. Incubation Centre has been The central idea is to nurture incorporated for the purpose as budding entrepreneurs through stipulated by the DST. academic courses. Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and 1.1.2 development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.)
The University creates its curriculum of the industry/market /societal after a rigorous process of research, needs is undertaken. Design and consultation and dialogue. After a development of curricula is based preliminary study of the courses on the thrust areas identified by the that need to be offered and course this process, requirements of the contents of internationally and industry and other stakeholders. The nationally reputed institutions in UGC model curriculum is taken as these identified areas, an analysis the basis for designing and modifying
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the curriculum. Care is also taken concerned department. to cater to the requirements of Boards of Studies (BoS) are national laboratories, industry leaders constituted in each subject involving and other societal organizations. experts in the field. Representatives Emphasis is laid on project work, from National laboratories, research innovative teaching methods such institutions, industries, relevant as presentations, discussions, social organizations and the like, are assignments, workshops, seminars, also involved in the BoS and their industrial visits and study tours. suggestions are taken into account Following are the steps involved in the and incorporated in the syllabus so process of syllabus formation: that it meets the global demands A Committee is formed to analyse and makes the students globally the inputs accumulated after a competitive. thorough discussion with successful The curriculum and syllabus are alumni, current students, experts and then reviewed and approved by the practitioners in the relevant fields. Planning and Monitoring Board and This `bottom-up` approach permits a Academic Council of the University realistic assessment of the practical prior to being introduced. skills and knowledge that a learner The course contents are revised going through a programme requires. every three years to include the recent This becomes the basis of the developments in the respective fields. curriculum blue print prepared by the
1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and development?
Employability employability of the students. Inputs from industry and successful Innovation alumni, need based curriculum, Curriculum design incorporates career development programmes, provisions for students to get involved practical assignments and projects, in innovative projects in their respective value added programmes, soft skills domains. training, internships in industries, Use of libraries/laboratories for Thrust on interdisciplinary/ better exposure, on the job training multidisciplinary research programmes programmes, catering to the demand thereby creating a corpus of of the labour market and industry knowledge base on new and emerging requirements and preparing students areas. to take up National level tests like Introduction of 21 PG programmes UPSC/NET/SLET etc are some in innovative/ emerging areas including of the strategies used to increase PG Diplomas.
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Introduction of 14 UG programmes Creating provisions for engagement in innovative/ emerging areas. of students and faculty in research going on at various research centres. Research Use of research output from Inclusion of modules and different departments and research assignments in the curriculum which centres to teach disciplinary theories promote students to seek and and concepts. discover new knowledge. Inclusion of practical component in Structured interventions in the the course structures and assessment curriculum design and research exams. strategy of the University to provide reciprocity between research and teaching.
To what extent does the University use the guidelines of the 1.1.4 regulatory bodies for developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the University been instrumental in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact?
The University has designed and added and certificate programmes. developed curriculum based on The Internal Quality Assurance Cell the UGC guidelines and the model (IQAC) has a well-tested mechanism developed by it. to get feedback about the courses/ programmes and the feedback is used The University has introduced to introduce new courses and modify Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) the existing ones. across faculties as per the UGC guidelines in the year 2016 for all the For the Undergraduate programmes Undergraduate courses. A handbook in Engineering, modules on has been prepared for the same. disaster management, ecology and The CBCS will also be introduced environment, cyber security, IPR and at professional and PG levels. It has green technology are offered for the been refined and improved by having students as per the UGC guidelines. value added courses and flexibility In addition to the above, a paper in elective courses. Industry related on Mind Management and Human courses have been developed by the Values which is a compulsory subject Industry Interface Cell. The Boards is introduced for the Undergraduate of Studies meet regularly and update students to give them a holistic and revise the syllabus on need perspective. This subject is unique basis. To enhance the employability in its content. This paper has been of students, curriculum innovations appreciated by all expert groups that have been introduced with value
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have interacted with the University B.Com (Honours) in officials and other Institutions have o Risk Management certified sought the support of the University to by Chartered Institute of start similar programmes. Management Accountants The University syllabus in some (CIMA). of the Masters Programmes (For Ex- Energy Engineering and Climate o International Finance and Change) has been designed with Accounting [Association industry collaboration. These industries of Chartered Certified are of international repute and their Accountants (ACCA)]. inputs have been based on their global o Global Accounting Practice experience. [Association of International The University has also introduced Accountants (AIA)].
1.1.5 Does the University interact with industry, research bodies and the civil society in the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the University benefitted through interactions with the stakeholders?
Yes. were introduced after the interactions Most of the University departments with the stake holders: have tie ups with industries Jain University started a two and research & development year M.Tech programme in Food establishments and take inputs from Technology to nurture manpower them through: with practical, technical, managerial • Involvement of relevant industry/ and entrepreneurial skills required for societal organisation experts in the food industry. Being a sunrise sector, Board of Studies food industry is going to be a major employer in the future. • Resource lectures Jain University also has MOUs • Value added courses supported by with industries of repute like:- industry Underwriters’ Laboratories, TUV • Availing industry lab facilities Rheinland, Prajwal Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd, Cranes Software International, • Soft skill development programme Avasarla Technologies Ltd, Avni • Multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary Energy Solutions P Ltd, Southern programme Electronics Private Limited, Solid State • Electives relevant to industry in Systems P Ltd, Taneja Aerospace various courses & Aviation Ltd, TYCO Fire and Security (India) Pvt, systems, Amazon Following are the programmes which Envirotech Private Ltd,
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Step Electronics Pvt Ltd, EMC, Green Technology). Max Watt Turbines pvt ltd, ASSYSTEM M.Tech in energy engineering/ India Private, Eversun Energy Pvt energy management & climate Ltd, Yellow Submarine Film Pvt. Ltd, change technology is yet another UTV 18 (CNN IBN), (Industry), and programme which was launched Applied Cognition Pvt. Ltd, with M/S TUV Rheinland India to Jain University, in collaboration launch proactive industry-academic with Indian Green Building Council initiatives. TUV Rheinland India is (IGBC) started a 2 year M. Tech a subsidiary of TUV Rheinland, programme in Building Science and Germany headquartered at Cologne, Technology (with specialization in Germany.
Give details of how the University facilitates the introduction of new 1.1.6 programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges.
Not Applicable
Does the University encourage its colleges to provide additional skill- 1.1.7 oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable for unitary universities).
Not Applicable
ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY 1.2
Furnish the inventory for the following: * Programmes taught on campus 1.2.1
Jain University offers Ph.D. Programmes in 34 disciplines and M.Phil. programmes in 22 disciplines. Jain University offers 33 Undergraduate programmes of which 14 are in emerging/innovative areas and 45 Postgraduate programmes including 04 Postgraduate diploma programmes, of which 21 are in emerging areas including PG Diplomas.
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Figure- UG, PG and Research Programmes Taught
33 22 34 41 -
UG PG Integrated M.Phil. Ph.D. Masters
04 - -- 68
Integrated ĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ Diploma PG Diploma Any other Ph.D.
TOTAL 202
* Overseas programmes * Programmes available for offered on campus colleges to choose from Not Applicable Not Applicable
1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility
a. Core / Elective options Each course is assigned certain Core and elective options are number of credits with 1 credit available to the students in per one hour lecture per week, various courses spread across the 1 credit per 1 hour tutorial per semesters. week, 1 credit for 3 hours of laboratory or practical project CBCS has been introduced for work per week. For the award all courses at the Undergraduate of the degree, a student has to level and will be introduced for earn a certain minimum Semester Postgraduate and Professional courses. Grade Point Average (SGPA) specified in the curriculum for b. Enrichment courses the relevant programme. The Enrichment courses are offered to total number of credits for UG students during their final year. programmes varies from 165 to 175 and that of PG programmes c. Courses offered in modular vary from 80 to 100 credits. form During the migration from one All the courses are offered in University to the other, credits modular/unitized form. accumulated can be transferred d. Credit accumulation and on the basis of the equivalence of transfer facility: the subjects.
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e. Lateral and vertical mobility (B.Tech), Bachelor of Science within and across programmes, (B.Sc) in Interior Design courses and disciplines: and Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), lateral entry Vertical mobility is there in all for 3-year diploma holders is degree courses. In certain courses available. like Bachelor of Technology
Does the University have an explicit policy and strategy for 1.2.3 attracting international students?
Five percent of the seats are allocated with the administration and faculty for the international students. to build friendship agreements with Their needs are taken care of by other educational establishments the International Students and and assists overseas student and Scholars Advisory Centre (ISSAC). scholars organizations in planning This Centre is responsible for central activities such as Orientation, international student recruitment International Students’ Day and activities undertaken on behalf of other related events. ISSAC delivers the whole University. In order to a range of activities aimed at attract international students, the generating enquiries and applications University has created and maintained from suitably qualified students partnerships and tie-ups across around the world and supporting the globe. The University website is conversion from academic offer to updated regularly to offer information registration. It also offers a wide on a wide range of topics useful variety of unique social, academic to incoming international students and cultural activities throughout the and scholars, both before and after year, to aid international students their arrival. ISSAC provides support and scholars to settle down and in the development of University make the necessary adjustments to policies and programmes related live and study in a new environment. to issues pertaining to international They also provide advisory services exchange and additionally, works with respect to immigration and with organizations that serve the visa matters, work permission, needs of Jain University’s international orientation, cultural adjustment and community. The Centre works along personal concerns.
Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If 1.2.4 so, how successful have they been? If ‘no’, explain the impediments.
The curriculum is prepared by keeping in mind the global perspective. The University follows an inclusive growth policy. Every year the number of international students are increasing. Currently there are about 348 international
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students studying in the University from 38 countries. All our courses have been designed to cater to both national and international students. Some of the courses which are designed to target international students specifically are: Programmes offered in Music / Dance Programmes offered in Cultural studies Programmes offered in Forensic Science Programmes offered in Information Technology All our M.Phil and PhD programmes provide the flexibility to incorporate interests of both Indian and international students.
1.2.5 Does the University facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details.
Not Applicable
Does the University offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them 1.2.6 and indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are at par with the aided programmes? All the courses of the University are self-financed.
1.2.7 Does the University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow students to choose and combine the courses they are interested in? If ‘yes,’ give operational details.
Presently all the programmes offered by the University are face-to-face mode and the University is not offering distance mode of education.
1.2.8 Has the University adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If yes, for how many programmes? What efforts have been made by the University to encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges? Yes, the CBCS is adopted in all the UG courses from 2016-17 across constituents. A handbook detailing the same has been prepared. It will be introduced in Postgraduate and professional courses shortly.
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What percentage of programmes offered by the University follow: 1.2.9 - Annual system : NIL - Semester system : 100% - Trimester system : NIL
How does the University promote inter-disciplinary programmes? 1.2.10 Name a few programmes and comment on their outcome.
The students have been introduced Ph.D programmes. The areas are to subjects beyond their domains detailed in 3.1.4. Inter-disciplinary as a result of which their knowledge options are available in: base has widened and competency Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & level enhanced. The University does Electronics Engineering, Electronics follow the UGC guidelines on curricular & Communication Engineering, aspects, assessment criteria and Information Science & Engineering, credit system on skill based vocational Mechanical Engineering, Computer courses. A number of inter-disciplinary Science & Engineering, M.Tech and multi-displinary programmes have (Master of Technology) and BBA been introduced. These approaches (Bachelor of Business Administration). are mainly introduced in M.Phil and CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT 1.3 How often is the curriculum of the University reviewed and upgraded 1.3.1 for making it socially relevant and/or job oriented / knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?
The University feels that the students need to be abreast with the latest trends in emerging areas. Therefore, the curriculum is reviewed and upgraded. Every academic year the departments are asked to fine tune the courses on need basis, based on the feedback system from all stakeholders.
During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG 1.3.2 levels were introduced? Give details. During the last four years (2013-14 to 2016-17), 14 Undergraduate (UG) programmes and 20 Postgraduate (PG) programmes were introduced.
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Undergraduate (UG) Programmes Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2016-17
1. B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cloud Technology and Information Security 2. B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cloud Technology and Mobile Applications 3. B.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Mobile Applications and Information Security 4. B.Tech. in Information Science & Engineering with specialization in Web Technology and Big Data Faculty of Sciences 2014-15
5. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) with specialization in IT Information Security and Infrastructure Management 6. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) with specialization in Information Security and Mobile Applications 7. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) with specialization in Cloud Technology and Information Security 8. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) with specialization in Mobile Applications and Cloud Technology Faculty of Commerce 2015-16
9. B.Com. (Honours) in International Finance and Accounting 10. B.Com. (Honours) in Risk Management 2016-17
11. B.Com. (Honours) in Global Accounting Practice Faculty of Management 2013-14
12. Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) with specialization in Financial Services 13. Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) with specialization in International Business
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2015-16
14. BMS in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2014-15 1. M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering with specialization in Propulsion 2. M.Tech. in Food Technology 3. M.Tech. in Building Science & Technology Faculty of Sciences 2013-14
4. M.Sc. in Animation 2014-15
5. M.Sc. in Chemistry 6. PG Diploma in Psychological Counseling 2015-16
7. MCA with specialisation in Information Security Management Services 8. MCA with specialisation in Infrastructure Management Services in IT 9. MCA with specialisation in Storage and Cloud Technology 2016-17
10. PG Diploma in Sports Psychology Faculty of Commerce 2014-15
11. M.Com with specialization in Financial Analysis Faculty of Management 2013-14
12. Executive MBA 13. PG Diploma in Enterprise Management 2014-15
14. Master of Management Studies (MMS) with specialization in Business Analytics
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15. Master of Management Studies (MMS) with specialization in Financial Management 16. Master of Management Studies (MMS) with specialization in International Business 2015-16
17. 3-Year MBA Programme for Working Professionals 18. Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Banking & Financial Services 19. Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Finance & Accounting 20. PG Diploma in Capital Market.
Figure- UG and PG programmes introduced Year Wise
2016-17
2015-16 PG Programmes 2014-15 UG Programmes
2013-14
2012-13
2011-12
2010-11
2009-10
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?
The revision of syllabus is undertaken • Identification of innovative keeping in mind the requirements of pedagogy the society and employability of the • Training tools and techniques students. The following strategies • Compliance with regulatory are adopted for revision of existing bodies programmes: • Regional needs • Global Trends • Employers feedback • Affordability, utility and feasibility • Feedback of Alumni • Societal and industrial • Analysis of current and future requirements challenges
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The syllabus of all the Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes adopted by the University at the time of its inception has undergone a thorough revision after about 3 years.
What are the value-added courses offered by the University and how 1.3.4 does the University ensure that all students have access to them? List of Value Added Programmes:
Faculty Course Title Number
Certified Program in Capital Markets and NCFM Courses offered by National Stock School of 17 Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE), Mumbai Commerce Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Management (DBEM) in association with EDI Ahmedabad
Certified Program in General Management (CPGM)
Diploma Course in Foreign Languages in association with Centre for International Communication and Linguistics Solutions (Vidushi Academy) Certified Diploma in Gems and Jewellery Design in association with Solitaire Diamond Institute
Diploma in BOCA + Tally in association with Tally Solutions Certified Partner
Industry Oriented Certified Programme in HR Skills (CPHRS) in Association with International Institute of Global Studies
KPMG Course for Accounting Professionals (KCAP)
Course On International Financial Reporting System (IFRS) in association with ACCA – UK and ISDC - UK Coaching for Associate Company Secretary course offered by Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi Certified Programme in Banking and Finance in association with Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, Mumbai Coaching for Associate Chartered Accountancy Course offered by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi Coaching in Fellow Programme in Insurance offered by Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai through Bangalore Insurance Institute
Certified Course in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Coaching in ACCA-UK in association with ISDC - UK
Coaching in CIMA- UK in association with ISDC – UK
Coaching for ACMA formerly ICWA offered by Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India, Kolkata
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FACULTY COURSE TITLE NUMBER
SCHOOL OF Fellow Chartered Financial Practitioner & IOC 7 MANAGEMENT Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) UG & PG Professional Certificate in Marketing
Family Managed Business (FMB)
Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Management from EDI (Govt. of India)
Event Management
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Film Studies SCHOOL OF Gender Sensitization 5 HUMANITIES HR & Counselling Skills & SOCIAL Foreign Language SCIENCES Corporate Social Responsibility
Bioinformatics
SCHOOL OF Applied Plant Science & Technology 4 SCIENCES Web Design & Development
Printed Circuit Board Design
FACULTY COURSE TITLE NUMBER
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF 35 Flight Lab Course ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY NASTRAN Training CIVIL ENGINEERING CAD REVIT Total Station GPS Advanced Total Station Training
AUTOCAD MAP 3D
CYPE
Vastu Shastra
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FACULTY COURSE TITLE NUMBER
COMPUTER SCIENCE / INFORMATION SCIENCE Web Designing
Embedded Systems
Mobile Application development Using Android: Pre-requisite : Knowledge of Java Programming
Cloud Computing -Module – 1
Cloud Computing -Module – 2 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Transformer Engineering
Hands on experiences on basic utilization of power and safety aspects Application of Mat Lab in Power system Demonstration of power system protection for residential premises Demonstration and hands on experience of parts and working of domestic electric gadgets Case studies of basic electrification of houses and apartment building
Study of earthing and grounding and measurement of earth resistance
Electric fire and methods of extinguishing Dos and Don’ts during a stormy weather Protection of equipment and men from direct lightning strike.
Awareness about electromagnetic radiation from EHV power lines, substations and mobile Towers MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Basic CATIA V5 Basic Creo (Pro E) Advanced CATIA Advanced Creo (Pro E) Hyper Mesh
Production Engineering
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Advanced DSP (ECE)
Advance VLSI (ECE)
IRNSS (ECE)
Total 68
The classes for these programmes are arranged after the regular working hours to facilitate the students to attend.
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1.3.5 Has the University introduced any higher order skill development programmes in consonance with the national requirements as outlined by the National Skills Development Corporation and other agencies?
The University has not introduced any higher order skill development programmes as outlined by the National Skills Development Corporation and other agencies. However we have developed following skill development programmes which are in consonance with the national requirements: • Career training programmes for Ph.D students • Skill development programmes for B.Tech/ Ph.D students • Communication skills programme for all students • Foreign language training (through Vidushi Academy) • Training for NET/SLET • Women empowerment programmes
1.4 FEEDBACK SYSTEM
1.4.1 Does the University have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?
Yes. The University has a well- curriculum as it helps in knowing structured feedback mechanism. The student achievements and faculty IQAC of the University which was difficulties. The comments given by established in the year 2009, has the evaluation team not only helps taken up the initiative of obtaining in achieving the objectives but also the feedback form the student on helps in modification of the syllabus. teaching/ learning and the curriculum For the analysis of student feedback at the end of the academic year. The a software has been designed by feedback is analysed by the subject the University to analyse it and the experts and wherever necessary it is frequency response chart in the incorporated in the curriculum. The form of bar diagram generated and feedback is considered very important given to individual teachers along in making significant changes in the with their performance appraisal.
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Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from 1.4.2 national and international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars, workshops, online discussions, etc. and its impact.
The University has entered into upgrading and meeting of global International and National MoUs and challenges. Webinars, workshops Agreements with reputed universities, and online discussions are also research centres and institutions of in place. This has created better excellence. International visitors give understanding and awareness of the feedback on curriculum and syllabi. use of technology in teaching-learning The suggestions are considered for process. Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give 1.4.3 feedback on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of. Not Applicable
What are the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures 1.4.4 undertaken by the University in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?
Quality sustenance and enhancement Encouragement to multi-disciplinary in the curriculum design and and interdisciplinary learning. development is ensured through the Technology enabled learning to following enhance learning experience. Faculty members frame the syllabi All campuses enabled with wi-fi which is globally relevant and which enhances the employability of the Timely and rigorous examination students. schedules. Faculty disseminate their knowledge Eminent professors and industry through innovative teaching. experts inducted on Board of Studies to give their valuable suggestions for Student centric activities are due incorporation. organised to supplement the main curricula. Programmes and workshops suggested by regulatory bodies are Continuous assessment through conducted regularly. For example, the internal tests, projects, seminars and DST-INSPIRE programme. assignments.
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OBSERVATIONS OF PEER TEAM
Academic Flexibility The Committee has confirmed Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is that JU has “Devised and Launched yet to be implemented fully. 14 UG and 21 PG Programmes in Curriculum Enrichment emerging areas” under the 7th Criterion Some PG and UG courses started in “Innovations” (please refer to Peer Team last four years. Report 2.7.2). Feedback Feedback System There is no mechanism to obtain A well-defined mechanism has been feedback from all stakeholders and developed to obtain feedback from all also to analyse the feedback collected stakeholders. Outgoing students give in a systematic manner. their feedback about curriculum which is analysed by IQAC. The feedback COMPLIANCES mechanism of the University has been Academic Flexibility reviewed and found satisfactory for CBCS has been introduced in all UG TUV Rheinland for ISO Certification. Programmes as per UGC guidelines Feedback is obtained from potential across schools and a handbook employers and from students about is prepared and circulated to all faculty members at the end of each stakeholders. It will be introduced in all semester. The same is analysed Professional and PG Courses from July and represented in a frequency bar 2017. diagram with the help of a software Curriculum Enrichment developed by the University. Details 45 PG Courses and 33 UG Courses of the feedback from all stakeholders from 2009 are available with IQAC. were introduced by JU, of which 21 Also the Committee has observed that PG and 14 UG Programmes are in “suggestions from stakeholders are emerging / innovative areas which is incorporated in curriculum” (please not a small number considering the refer to Peer Team Report 2.1.1). difficulties involved in introducing new programmes.
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2.1 STUDENT ENROLMENT AND PROFILE
2.1.1 How does the University ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
For undergraduate, postgraduate, Counselling by the faculty and professional courses and research senior students:- Trained student programmes, the publicity for volunteers and senior faculty offer admission is through the University’s their free services to guide the website, prospectus, advertisements students who seek admissions to in print and online media and the University. They give detailed counselling by the teachers and senior information about the various students. courses offered by the University, scholarships available and University website:- The University community services like NSS, NCC, website www.jainuniversity.ac.in Rotaract clubs etc. has detailed information about the admission procedure and the various Transparency is ensured in the courses offered, the eligibility criteria admission process. The University and career prospects of each course. strictly adheres to the defined norms for admissions. The candidates Prospectus:- Detailed information are selected on the basis of merit about the University’s academic for the UG, PG and professional activities, infrastructure, facilities, courses. In consonance with the student services and other pertinent government’s policy of reservations, information for the students are applicants from the socially and explained in detail. Separate economically disadvantaged prospectus are available for UG, PG categories are given due priority. and professional courses. The selection procedure is based Advertisement in print and online on the candidate’s previous media:- A paper advertisement performance and their competence. about admission to various courses The eligibility criteria for each course is given in leading national and are explicitly mentioned in the regional newspapers before the prospectus. Separate admission commencement of the admission procedures are adopted for PG, season. Also, the University advertises UG and professional courses. The its courses on websites related to University conducts a common education and career, social media entrance test for admissions to its and other relevant web resources. courses. In case of programmes
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for working professionals, work sportspersons relaxation in experience is also taken into qualifying percentage is given as per account. For accomplished the sports policy of the University.
Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the 2.1.2 University. List the criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit, entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the University (please specify).
Admissions to various programmes submitted by the candidates and are made as per the University availability of the guides in the research Regulations: areas that the candidates desire to pursue. UG programmes in Engineering – An entrance test is conducted by the Other UG & PG courses admission University. is based on the merit in the qualifying examination. UG programmes in Management & Commerce – National Level Aptitude For SC/ST and OBC categories, Test conducted by the University. relaxation in percentage is given as per Government rules. PG programmes in Management – National Level Aptitude tests like CAT, For accomplished sportspersons MAT and XAT followed by GD /PI and relaxation in percentage is given as University entrance test. per Sports Policy formulated by the University. PG programmes in Engineering – Entrance Test is conducted by the For accomplished persons in the University. field of arts and culture, relaxations are given in the percentage as per the MPhil & PhD – Admission is on the University norms. basis of Entrance Test conducted by the University, SOP and Proposal
Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the 2.1.3 University’s role in monitoring the same.
Not Applicable
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2.1.4 Does the University have a mechanism to review its admission process and student profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
Each year, at the end of admission process, a thorough review is conducted to analyse the profile of the admitted students. The information available over a period of time helps in planning entrance examinations, screening of candidates, and organising promotional and awareness programmes about various courses available.
2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students belonging to the following categories:
• SC/ST and OBC learners are a part of different courses. There are more than • Women 60% of girl students studying in • Persons with varied disabilities various UG, PG, and professional • Economically weaker sections courses, which speaks about the encouragement given to women • Outstanding achievers in sports and students. other extracurricular activities c) Differently-abled a) Socially and economically backward Applicants who are visually impaired and differently-abled All applicants from socially and have been accorded admission. economically backward sections Facilities like scanning references are given special concessions in from library and recording the admissions. In deserving cases, fee class-room lectures are given to concessions have also been given help them in learning process. at the School of Engineering and Fee concessions are also given to Technology which is located in a these candidates. rural area. Benefits are given to the candidates belonging to socially and d) Economically weaker economically backward classes as sections of the Society per provisions mentioned under the All those who apply are given UGC guidelines. admission to the courses b) Women depending on their eligibility. Fee concessions are offered to An analysis of the student profile the deserving candidates and of the University would show a in some cases cent percent fee significant number of women concessions are given.
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e) Athletes and sportspersons waivers. Coaching facilities and sponsorships to tournaments are The University encourages the additional facilities extended to students who are interested sportspersons. This has resulted in sports and those students in remarkable achievements by who want to pursue sports as a world class sportspersons like career. Both girls and boys can Pankaj Advani, Shikha Tandon apply under sports category for and Robin Uthappa, besides various courses. Facilities like fee many others. concession, support given by the teaching faculty and flexibility f) Any other in attending the classes during NRIs and International students their tournaments encourage are also encouraged for large number of students to admissions to the various courses apply for scholarships and fee offered by the University.
Number of students admitted in University departments in the last 2.1.6 four academic years: Undergraduate Programmes:
Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 39 23 22 9 34 16 43 11 ST 24 7 9 11 17 04 17 02 OBC 267 134 131 93 430 157 394 358 General 1707 876 1493 776 991 587 754 611 Others 126 90 62 26 82 26 55 07 TOTAL 2163 1130 1717 915 1554 790 1263 989
Postgraduate Programmes:
Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 35 21 8 9 16 15 09 04 ST 10 15 4 4 09 11 07 06 OBC 89 93 58 84 95 112 84 72 General 558 486 497 278 348 326 373 258 Others 36 21 12 3 30 11 07 06 TOTAL 728 636 579 378 498 475 480 346
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TOTAL 5 25 5 25 17 27 06 34
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Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Categories 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 2 1 4 -- 01 01 -- -- ST -- 1 1 ------01 01
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TOTAL 33 47 38 29 69 83 78 82
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Has the University conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the 2.1.7 various programmes of the University departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase / decrease.
2016-17
Number of Number of Demand Programmes applications students admitted Ratio
UG 10179 3293 3:1
PG 4963 1364 3:1
M.Phil. 59 37 2:1
Ph.D. 233 80 3:1
Certificate 4620 2750 2:1
PG Diploma 25 11 2:1
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2015-16
Number of Number of Demand Programmes applications students admitted Ratio UG 4520 2381 2:1 PG 1990 994 2:1 M.Phil. 56 30 2:1 Ph.D. 281 51 6:1 Certificate 2720 1925 1:1 PG Diploma 22 12 2:1
Were any programmes discontinued/staggered by the University in 2.1.8 the last four years? If yes, please specify the reasons.
Nil CATERING TO STUDENT DIVERSITY 2.2
Does the University organize orientation / induction programme 2.2.1 for freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.
The University conducts induction created on curriculum, examination and orientation programmes for the pattern, attendance, CBCS, Library, freshers every academic year. The student support services etc. so as induction programme is generally to acquaint them with academic and spread over a period of three days. non-academic programmes of the The programmes involve talks by University. President of Jain University Trust Experts from Student Career Advisory and Senior officers of the University and Placement Support Team (CAPS) with expertise in a number of fields provide information regarding career from science and technology to opportunities and student diversity. management who inform students The heads from the Anti-Ragging Cell about the vision and mission of the and Student Grievance Redress Cell University and inspire the students provide information about students’ to commit to their goals. During the rights on various issues. orientation programme, awareness is
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2.2.2 Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements of the student population” are analysed after admission and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed?
The academic background of student requirements of student population. population are analysed and the The students assessed are also students are accordingly advised to analyzed through the participation take up remedial classes. Even the in seminar and the performance in advanced learners are given special classroom. Compulsory student coaching to improve their performance projects for the postgraduate and competency in competitive programmes provides students exams. Performance of students the flexibility to focus on areas of in the internal tests is a part of the specific interest in a particular field continuous internal assessment and is and enhances their employability. a measure of the understanding of the
2.2.3 Does the University offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-wise/faculty-wise?
All the departments take care of related subjects. At the School different learners by conducting of Engineering and Technology, bridge courses, remedial classes, admitted students are given special mentoring and counseling on regular coaching on communication skills basis. All these identified students and personality development. undergo remedial classes and Special classes are conducted for – students pursuing sports to bring opportunity is provided for students them at par with other students. A to develop communicative English by host of value added programmes conducting lecture series, seminars are offered for the undergraduate and personality development students and training programmes programmes. Bridge courses are are also offered for the postgraduate conducted for B.Com students students aspiring for NET/SLET and in accountancy and commerce other competitive exams.
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Has the University conducted any study on the academic growth 2.2.4 of students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?
The University has conducted an • Mentoring informal study of the incremental • Conducting separate tests and growth of the disadvantaged section of examinations the society. These students have been enabled to improve their performance • Remedial and tutorial classes after enrolling in the University. • Problem solving classes and Extra time is given for writing the concept clarifications examination for those with medical • Skill development programmes problems. Scribes are provided for the visually challenged to write • Programmes to develop the examinations. Additionally, the Communication skills following strategies have been devised • Special Lecture /Course materials by the University for helping those facilitating the disadvantaged sections • Additional class assignments and of the society: tests • Personal as well as academic counselling
How does the University identify and respond to the learning needs 2.2.5 of advanced learners?
The advanced learners are identified state, national and international after the first internal test and given level conferences. special coaching to enhance their • Participation in quiz/debates etc. performance. They are encouraged to improve their performance and • Provision to carry out in-house competence in the University exams and research funded projects and National, International level under the guidance of the faculty. entrance exams. • Best outstanding student in every The following facilities are provided stream is awarded. to them : • Awards and recognitions for high • Training to take up advanced level scorers. projects and add on courses. • Participation in intra and inter- • Encouragement to participate in University competitions.
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2.3 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
2.3.1 How does the University plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?
Academic Calendar: the smooth functioning of the academic delivery mechanism Every year before the through feedback on teaching- commencement of the academic learning, course assessment and session, the academic calendar is exit questionnaire and subsequently prepared by the Director- Academics analysing the same for improving the and Planning in consultation with the teaching – learning process. Center Heads, HODs and Deans. Separate calendar of events are Evaluation: created for UG, PG, and research The end semester examinations programmes. are conducted as per the University The Calendar is approved by the schedule. Academic Council and the Governing A detailed handbook is prepared Body. by the Controller of Examinations The Calendar is published in the on the procedure for conducting the University handbook and uploaded on examination and valuation. the website prior to the reopening of The University follows the system the University. of continuous internal assessment The schedule of internal tests and through tests and assignments. term-end examination dates along with Practicals are conducted through major academic events are indicated continuous assessment and a final in the calendar. laboratory examination at the end of The teaching learning schedule the semester. is well planned and implemented by Every department has a detailed the academic heads of the units in blue print of the question paper consultation with the HODs and Deans for all semesters as well as a of those units so as to ensure the comprehensive question bank is smooth flow of academic and other prepared for all subjects in all the curricular activities. departments. IQAC monitors and ensures
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Does the University provide course outlines and course schedules 2.3.2 prior to the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the process ensured?
Details of the course programme which includes credits for course and the programme schedule are work. available to students as well as faculty • Syllabus of the subjects for the in the form of syllabus book for each programme covered in academic programme and academic calendar. calendar The following information is included • Code of conduct in the syllabus book. • Attendance / Performance • Introduction to the course assessment • Scheme of Study and Examination • Detailed calendar of the academic scheme Does the University face any challenges in completing the 2.3.3 curriculum within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these. At the commencement of each the syllabus. Faculty members of academic year, a detailed calendar undergraduate departments maintain of the teaching schedule is prepared template diary which gives a detailed considering the work load circulated to account of their syllabus, the number of the constituent units. Individual faculty classes conducted and the time needed apportions the number of classes to complete the syllabus. Whenever, available as per the syllabus and is there are unscheduled holidays and allocated the same in consultation re-scheduling of classes on account of with the Heads of the Departments extra and co-curricular activities, the and the Center Heads. The progress same is made up by additional teaching in syllabus is constantly monitored. hours to ensure the completion of the Extra classes are arranged in addition stipulated number of hours for each to the allotted classes to complete course. How is learning made student-centric? Give a list of participatory 2.3.4 learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life- long learning and knowledge management. The University has a `Learner First, consonance with the State Youth Learner Always Approach` to the Policy. This is implemented in both `in Teaching/Learning Process in class` and `beyond class` learning and
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2.3.4 with a range of co and extracurricular classroom in order to cater to activities. The teaching-learning different learning styles: visual, process in the classroom is auditory and kinesthetic. participatory. In the training workshops, Outside the class too, the learning Faculty are encouraged to ensure that opportunities are provided through classroom interaction provide for 50% i) Student workshops student talk time in order to make ii) Subject-wise exhibitions learning interactive and participatory. iii) Talks by CEOs and industry The teaching-learning is made learner leaders centered in the classroom through: iv) Industrial projects v) Educational field trips i) Case study analysis vi) Contribution to departmental ii) Presentations by students magazines iii) Group work Apart from academic activities iv) Simulation and role play which facilitate student centric v) Quiz learning, the co-curricular vi) Brainstorming activities are organized by the vii) Range of other relevant and topic students through which they learn specific interactive techniques. organizational and leadership skills. viii) Effective use of technology in the
2.3.5 What is the University’s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver lectures and/or organize seminars for students?
The University has an established and analytical perspective of the practice of inviting domain experts subject. Experts from reputed to deliver lecture to the students in organizations/ industries/ relevant their chosen field of expertise. These societal organizations are invited lectures are beyond classroom on a regular basis by the respective teaching which gives a broader departments for organizing special
Guest Lectures/Invited Talks at the Figure - Guest Lectures/ Invited Talks at the University (2009-2017) University ( 2009-2017) 160 2009-10 58 140
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2011-12 100 100 80 2012-13 87 60
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lectures, seminars and workshops. conferences. In the past five years, The departments allocate many guest lectures/ invited talks funds every year for conducting have been conducted by the various guest lectures/ workshops and departments of the University.
Does the University formally encourage blended learning by using 2.3.6 e-learning resources? Yes. The library has on-line course libraries which enhance the scope ware, e-learning resources and of e-learning and the orientation Internet facilities. The libraries programme by the library staff help of the constituent units have a the faculty members and students host of e-journals which caters to make the optimum use of the to the demands of postgraduate library facilities. The University has students, research scholars and a Center for Virtual learning and faculty members. The Wi-Fi enabled innovation which has launched campuses encourage blended the Technology Enhanced Learning learning by way of providing access (TEL) that is powered by digital to various websites containing technology. Also, the faculty use e-learning resources. The Internet technology to enhance the learning connections are available in all the experience within the classrooms.
What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, 2.3.7 e-learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching?
The University has a Center for of a new generation of learners. Virtual Learning and Innovation All the units of the University (CVLI) which caters to the needs have adequate number of of students with the help of web projectors to facilitate a better portal where they can access notes, learning environment. Sufficient digital lectures, question banks arrangements are made for and assignments at the click of audio visual learning and video a button. Technology Enhanced presentations. Learning (TEL) provides vital resources to integrate educational Multimedia projectors, laptops, and information technologies into Internet, animated technical the academic environment. It programmes, movies and enhances the mobility and flexibility documentaries are other learning of the learning process and enables resources to introduce innovative greater responsiveness to the needs teaching methodologies.
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Video conferencing facility is available Infrastructure is also available for the at the Center for Management screening of films for film appreciation Studies Campus and The School of classes under the supervision of Engineering and Technology. competent faculty members.
2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in the University’s educational processes?
The University has a democratic way EdCast by virtue of which students will of involving the faculty members in have access to best courses offered monitoring the trends and issues by Universities across the world in MOOCs (Massive Online Open which will be a good supplement to Courses). The University has signed classroom learning. an MoU with a US Based Company,
2.3.9 What steps has the University taken to orient traditional classrooms into 24x7 learning places?
The University has a very healthy made available for B.Com and B.B.A practice of expanding the teaching students through 24x7 learning places learning process beyond the confines which facilitate convenient and flexible of a classroom. TEL programme. The students are benefitted by both classroom teaching The faculty members have office as well as digital lectures. hours to interact with the students, support them in their learning process, Learning Management System solve their problems, clear their doubts (LMS) allows the faculty to assign and and contribute to their intellectual receive assignments from students development. and encourages interaction between the faculty and the students. Self-paced learning sessions are
2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counsellors / mentors/ advisors for each class or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social guidance? If yes, give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted. Yes. The University has a student oversees the counselling activities of guidance and counselling centre, all the Centres of Jain University. A VISHWAS. The Chief Counsellor unit of Vishwas is present at all the
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campuses of the University to facilitate related issues, anger management, day-to-day counseling activities. The problems related to identity and self Counselling Center mitigates the esteem, domestic violence and cultural/ problems faced by the students in the ethnic diversity. tough competitive world. The counsellor of the respective Each unit has a well-qualified and institution suggests ways to cope trained counsellor who attends to the or overcome the problems by using emotional, personal and psychological accepted and standard counseling problems of the students practices. Strict confidentiality is maintained with respect to the services It is aimed at promoting mental and information revealed during these health awareness in the student sessions. community. It provides counseling for issues related to learning problems It is an altruistic effort on our part and and disabilities, substance abuse/ the services are not charged. Details are chemical dependency, relationship as under: problems, personal habits, family
Students covered Students covered for Year (June to May) for Group Sessions Personal Counseling ( Psycho educative )
2009-2010 300 2 sessions
2010-2011 284 4 sessions
2011-2012 345 9 sessions
2012-2013 400 17 sessions
2013-2014 437 12 sessions
2014-2015 480 30 sessions
2015-2016 512 26 sessions
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Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted 2.3.11 / put to use by the faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve learning? What were the methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices? What are the efforts made by the institution in giving the faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?
The University believes in innovative vii) Range of other relevant and topic teaching methods. Keeping this in specific interactive techniques. mind the University has adopted The evidence of improvement in modern methods of teaching within learning is seen in the increase in the and beyond classroom. pass percentage of the students. i) Case study analysis The University has a mechanism ii) Presentations by students for the evaluation of teachers by students/ alumni. The student’s iii) Group discussion feedback focuses on the broad areas iv) Simulation and role play like teaching, use of instructional aids, v) Quiz design of curriculum and completion of syllabus. vi) Brainstorming
How does the University create a culture of instilling and 2.3.12 nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners?
The faculty members have the • In-house student projects responsibility of providing challenging • Student projects with reputed opportunities to the students to research organizations like IIA, enhance their intellectual skills and IISc, NAL etc. come out with creative solutions to the challenges faced by them during their • Faculty support to students to stay at the University. Besides this, publish research output from following are the methods adopted their projects in academic and to instill and nurture creativity and technical journals scientific temper: • Motivating students to take part in • Articles in the departmental various extra curricular activities magazines PULSE, JEEVAMSHU • Invited talks by scientists and ILLUMINATI • Educational visits to scientific and • Science EXPO for Undergraduate industrial organizations. students
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2.3.13 Does the University consider student projects mandatory in the learning programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of total) made mandatory?
The University has made student semester. The Student projects consist projects mandatory for all the of dissertation, presentation and viva. postgraduate courses. Majority of the Grades are awarded to the student undergraduate programmes also have projects based on the work and compulsory student projects in the final presentation.
Role of Faculty in facilitating such projects
The faculty members play a vital role in executing student projects. They offer them guidance for in-house projects and also enable external facilitation if required.
PG 2009-11 2010-12 2011-13 2012-14 2013-15 2014-16 2015-17 Programmes 140 409 370 659 989 1012 1194
2009-13 2010-14 2011-15 2012-16 2013-17 B.Tech Programmes 80 92 84 110 118
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UG Programmes Does the University have a well qualified pool of human resource to 2.3.14 meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented?
Every department has adequate and faculty. In case of shortage, faculty who qualified faculty members to meet are eligible are recruited depending on the curriculum requirements. In each vacancies and need. Special lectures are academic year, the number of courses arranged according to the requirements available and the number of hours to supplement the regular classroom to be handled by each faculty are teaching. Any constraints are made worked out by every department of the good by appointing visiting and adjunct University. As per the stipulations, the faculty members for short periods. teaching hours are distributed to the
How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ 2.3.15 learning materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such efforts?
Faculty members are trained in the materials are provided specialized use of computers. To start with, the training. Every campus has computers Technology Enhanced Learning has with Internet facilities allotted for the been introduced for B.Com and B.B.A staff members. All five campuses have programmes as a part of innovative 100% Wi-Fi connection which enables teaching. The faculty identified to the faculty to access the Internet and record digital lectures and course also prepare their modules. LMS in
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certain campuses and public platforms assignments etc. are shared through like Google Groups help two-way these platforms. Some faculty also use communication between faculty social media platforms like Whatsapp and students. Learning materials, as discussion forums.
2.3.16 Does the University have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the quality of the teaching-learning process?
Yes. The IQAC of the University The frequency of response for the plays an active role in developing, various parameters of each faculty sustaining, improving and enhancing is identified, and observations are the parameters of quality. made by the Center Head of the constituent units. The feedback is taken twice in an academic year. One at the beginning A comparative analysis of the of the semester and the other at the feedback based on the previous end of the academic session. feedback is also sent by the Center Heads. The IQAC has taken the responsibility of collating, processing The feedback and evaluation is and analyzing the student feedback communicated to the respective once it is collected. A faculty member faculty. is evaluated on twelve parameters on The faculty are informed about a seven point scale. the areas of concern to help them improve.
2.4 TEACHER QUALITY
2.4.1 How does the University plan and manage its human resources to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum?
Before the commencement of the who are domain experts from various academic year, departments of fields. The syllabus is updated by the University review the changing the faculty who are equipped to academic requirements of each course design curriculum. If necessary, and incorporate suitable changes the constraints are made good by accordingly. The University has appointing visiting and adjunct faculty adequate number of faculty members members for short periods.
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Furnish details of the faculty 2.4.2
Highest Associate Assistant Professors Qualification Professors Professors Total
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2.4.3 Does the University encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the following details (department / school-wise).
Faculty from Faculty from Faculty from uni- Faculty School / Centers the same other universities versities from other University within the State outside the State countries
• School of Engineering & Technology • International Institute for 27 48 25 07 Aerospace Engineering & Management
• School of Sciences 23 58 54 05
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences 07 30 22 ----- • School of Interior Design
• School of Management (UG) 03 30 14 04
• School of Commerce • School of Management PG 04 29 --- • School of Computer 13 • Science & IT
• Research Centers 06 18 18 03
2.4.4 How does the University ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for new programmes / emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics, Material Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora Studies, Forensic Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty members were appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years?
The faculty for a particular programme recruited by open advertisement are selected by the expert committee and care is taken to choose appointed by the Vice Chancellor, as only those who have required per the UGC norms. Each faculty is qualifications in emerging areas so
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as to cope with the additional teaching appointed to teach these new requirements to run new programmes. programmes during the last four About 30 faculty members were years.
Departments/ Research Centers Number of Faculty appointed
Bio-technology /Bioinformatics 05
Media Studies 09
Forensic Science 10
Center for Nano and Material Science 12
Center for Research in Social Science and 06 Education
How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the University? 2.4.5 The University appoints Emeritus/ Adjunct Professors who are all senior academicians with rich experience in their chosen domain. Presently there are 06 Emeritus professors in the University. Emeritus Professors
Prof. Jayagopal Uchil Prof. R. N. Iyengar Prof. Dattaguru Prof. H. S. Mukunda Prof. S.C. Sharma Prof. A.R. Upadhya
What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and 2.4.6 rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to national/international conferences/ seminars, in- service training, organizing national/international conferences etc.)?
Development of teachers is promoted through: • Faculty development programmes • Reimbursing the travel and registration fee for attending National / International seminars/ conferences. • In-house projects are funded by the University
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• Class adjustments are made to facilitate faculty members to pursue Ph.D • Research incentives are provided to the faculty to publish papers in National and International Journals and to publish books with leading publishers
2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the state, national and international level during the last four years?
There are 76 awards received by the faculty members across the Schools for excellence in teaching.
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How many faculty underwent staff development programmes 2.4.8 during the last four years (add any other programme if necessary)?
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
Refresher courses (UGC) 03
HRD programmes --
Orientation programmes 150
Faculty training conducted by the University 431
Faculty training conducted by other institutions 09
Summer / Winter schools, workshops, etc. 12
*Faculty Development Programmes conducted by the University are compulsory for all the faculty members
What percentage of the faculty have 2.4.9 Been invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies? : 40 percent Participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national / international professional bodies? 80 percent Presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies? 52 percent Teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other institutions? 30 percent Industrial engagement? 5 percent International experience in teaching? 5 percent
How often does the University organize academic development 2.4.10 programmes (e.g.: curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content / knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-learning process? Academic development: techniques and subject related sessions, to keep themselves abreast The University has its own Academic with the latest developments. Staff College which regularly conducts faculty development programmes Curriculum development: at which the faculty are exposed Once in a year, the departments to innovation in teaching/learning conduct BOS Meetings and the
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necessary recommendations are of an assessment of the needs and in approved by the Academic Council. the light of past experiences include: While updating the syllabus, the • Prior to 2014, make up current needs are taken into examinations for failed students consideration. were conducted. Due to the Jain University has implemented the improvement of results and initiative of the UGC to bring about a suggestions from stakeholders, the qualitative improvement in the national same was withdrawn. higher education system through • The Continuous Assessment in Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) practicals was introduced from the from the Academic Year 2016-17 year 2013. in all 3-year Undergraduate (UG) programmes. • An exhaustive Question Bank has been prepared for almost all Examination reforms: subjects in various courses. The examination reforms on the basis
2.4.11 Does the University have a mechanism to encourage * Mobility of faculty between universities for teaching?
Yes, Prof. Batani Raghavendra Rao, faculty in Management teaches & shares his expertise at IIM, Indore * Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies? Yes • Cardiff University, UK Faculty have visited on exchange to • IIM Indore, India the following Universities: • University of California, Berkeley • University of Exeter, UK • Chulalongkorn University, • University of Ghent, Netherlands Bangkok If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty?
*These schemes have enriched the quality of faculty, in the following ways:
• International exposure • Establishment of good will with international universities • Adapting teaching pedagogy at par with global standards • Innovation of ideas through intellectual exchange • Adaptation to International work culture • Enhanced learning and communication skills
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EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS 2.5
How does the University ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the evaluation processes that are in place? 2.5.1
At the beginning of the semester, (Internal Assessment) marks are the evaluation methods/schemes displayed on the notice boards and of examination are communicated the students can clarify IA marks to the students by the faculty. The with respective departments. The probable dates for conducting examination schedules, notices, midterm examinations, end semester timetable, and other notifications examinations, assessment details and etc are put up on the website as guidelines are printed in the University well as on the notice board of the Handbook and Academic Calendar respective constituent units of the which is distributed to each student. University. Orientation programme The evaluation process of the students is conducted for M.Phil and Ph.D is continuous. Signatures of the students so as to brief them about students are taken on the statements the rules and regulations to be of CA (Continuous Assessment) marks followed. to bring absolute transparency. IA
What are the important examination reforms initiated by the 2.5.2 University and to what extent have they been implemented in the University departments and affiliated colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination management system.
The University follows the semester The examination system also system for all its UG and PG consists of continuous evaluation programmes. through multi-mode assessment which includes assignments, seminars and From the academic year 2010- mid-term examinations. 2011, grading system based on SGPA and CGPA score on a 10 point scale The University has brought has been introduced for the course about a reform in the conduct of evaluation for all the UG and PG practical examinations so as to programmes. do away with the conventional practices. To give greater emphasis Make up examinations were to the performance evaluation of conducted for those students who had each experiment conducted by the failed, so as to bring them on par with student, the University introduced the successful students.
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Continuous Assessment in all Lab the entire spectrum of activities, right courses across the University in 2013. from the time the student sends in the Marks of final lab test is also taken application for joining the course till into consideration. This reform has the final degree certificate is issued. resulted in the students taking the Examination Module in the ERP practicals more seriously which has package handles all the activities improved their competence level in involved in conducting an examination. their respective subjects. The latest reform is the use of an The software “ERP package” exhaustive question bank for setting up developed by the University covers question papers.
2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for declaration of examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the University for the publication of examination results (e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.). The results are announced within 10 days of the completion of examination for the undergraduate programmes and 20 days for the postgraduate programmes. The University publishes all the results through Jain University’s website, www.jainuniversity.ac.in. The respective campuses are also notified of the same.
2.5.4 How does the University ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are the rigorous features introduced by the University to ensure confidentiality?
The answer scripts of all the internal The examiners for evaluation are tests are shown to the students after chosen randomly by the Chairman of evaluation. the Board of Examinations of respective disciplines from the panel of examiners Signatures of the students are approved by the University. taken on the statements of Continuous Assessment marks. Double evaluation method is followed in all PG courses. The average of the two The University follows a standard evaluations will be the final marks, in all protocol for maintaining the cases where the disparity between the confidentiality to ensure fair and two evaluations is less than 15 percent. unbiased evaluation of the answer scripts. If the disparity is 15 percent or more, the scripts are sent for third valuation and The answer scripts are coded the average of the highest two awards is for valuation, and decoded later for taken as the final marks. processing of final results.
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There is a provision of challenge for re-totaling and/or re-valuation. valuation for the Postgraduate The photo copies of answer scripts students. are also provided on demand for For all the courses, there is provision Undergraduate students.
Does the University have an integrated examination platform for the 2.5.5 following processes?
* Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, and the like. * Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc. * Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto processing, generic result processing, certification, etc.
The examination process starts Examination Module in the ERP with the constitution of the Board of package handles all the activities Examiners (BOE) for all the subjects. involved in conducting the examinations. The dates for submission of the eligible Hall allocation, supervisor/invigilator candidate list by the respective centres and custodian workload allocation and to the Controller of Examination (COE) makes the activities involved in the are intimated in a meeting called by business flow simple and easy. The the COE of the University. Examination packaging and coding of the script application forms for all courses are takes care of the integrity, secrecy and received from the respective centres authenticity of the valuation system. and the data is used to generate Results are declared within a short time hall tickets and other required of confirmation of the completion of forms and material. Hall tickets are valuation process. All the documents distributed through the respective like marks cards, transcripts, degree Chief Superintendents. To avoid any certificates including issue of transfer malpractice and ensure proper conduct certificates are handled by the system. of the examination, flying squads and All the information required for the external Deputy Superintendents from performance analysis is readily available. other centers are appointed.
Has the University introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation 2.5.6 process?
Yes, the University has brought based on Synopsis presentation reforms in its Ph.D evaluation process. before a Panel of experts including • Confirmation of Registration an external expert
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• Submission of half yearly progress • Core Paper (as an elective) reports • Specialization Paper (Guide • Participation in open seminar once in Paper) 6 months The M.Phil candidates are expected • Two research publications in peer- to secure approval of the Research reviewed journals are compulsory topic from the Guide within one before the submission of the thesis. month of the start of the first • Panel of Examiners submitted by term. Literature review should be the Guide is whetted by the Dean completed within 4 months of the and the Ph.D. Committee. External start of the first term. Synopsis examiners are chosen from premier should be completed within 6 research and academic institutions. months of the start of the first term. • Thesis sent to two external Semester 2 : examiners (one from within Term Two is for a duration of Karnataka and one from outside the 4 months, during which the state, at times even International). candidates should complete their • External examiners are requested to Dissertation. In addition, they must complete evaluation process within complete courses in general skills 60 days. related to the teaching-learning process such as: • Open seminar by the scholar one month prior to the submission of • Computer Application Skills thesis. • Communicative Skills • Compulsory evaluation of the • Pedagogical Skills and Practical Thesis by using plagiarism software Training in Teaching ‘ITHENTICATE’ • One publication in a peer • After the announcement of the reviewed journal is compulsory award of Ph.D, a softcopy of the prior to award of Degree. thesis submitted to the UGC for External examiners are appointed hosting the same on the INFLIBNET. from among the Board of Examiners For M.Phil students: (BoE) appointed by the Vice Semester 1: Chancellor from among the panel recommended by the Guide and Term one is of 8-month duration and approved by the BoS. They are includes: requested to complete evaluation • Research Methodology process within a month.
2.5.7 Has the University created any provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate? Not Applicable
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What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to 2.5.8 examinations?
• For all the academic programmes, • Provision of challenge valuation for there is a provision for re-totaling PG students. and/or re-valuation • Any other grievance pertaining to • The photo copies of answer Examination can be addressed to scripts are also provided on COE through the Center Head. request.
What efforts have been made by the University to streamline the 2.5.9 operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section.
The Office of the Controller of A ledger copy is being maintained Examinations has made efforts to for later use. An exhaustive question streamline its operations for the bank has been prepared by all the conduct of examinations in a smooth departments to facilitate the smooth and fair manner. Software has been preparation of the question papers installed to process the results. The and also to avoid typographical, Software is password protected to clerical errors and to ensure the avoid any scope for malpractices. confidentiality.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.6
Has the University articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome? 2.6.1
The University has clearly articulated monitoring which leads to achieving in its regulation of various courses the expected outcome. for UG and PG programmes, the A few of graduate attributes of our graduate attributes and the norms University are:- and behavior expected. The University administrators have been monitoring • In depth expertise in the chosen these general attributes as and when field. required. Mentoring, counselling and • Good citizenry. feedback mechanism ensures proper
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• Critical thinking and problem solving. • Intercultural and ethical competency. • Excellent Teamwork and communication skills. • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence. • Career and leadership readiness.
2.6.2 Does the University have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The learning outcomes are clearly implementation by the faculty is stated in the curriculum of each done keeping in view the learning programme. At the beginning of outcomes. each academic year, all the students The course curriculum is designed are provided with a syllabus book to prepare students not just for a with subject- wise and unit-wise job but for a career and life. The topics to be covered and scheme of focus is on shaping them into skilled examination. professionals, inspiring leaders and The faculty members discuss the contributing citizens. expected learning outcomes during Almost all the programmes have the Orientation programme of the compulsory projects which help new batch of students. Planning of them to apply the concepts to real the lessons semester-wise and its life situations.
2.6.3 How are the University’s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
Besides the lectures, other methods relevant training depending on of learning experiences provided to the domain of study students include: • Tutorials/Seminars • Opportunities for participation in • Project work classroom activities through group discussions, case study analysis, • NSS, NCC, Sports and other class seminars, brainstorming, community outreach activities role play, quiz and other innovative ensure strengthening of the value activities system of the learner and adds to their sense of social responsibility. • Field visits relevant to domain of study • Value enhancing programmes like Human values and • Surveys Mind management are also • Industrial training and/or other incorporated in the curriculum.
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• In addition to the curriculum and enhance their skill set. The enrichment programmes, value focus is to provide them additional 2.6.4 addition courses, certificate and opportunities for learning and diploma courses are also offered hone their latent talents and so as to meet the changing/ capacities. Both formative emerging national and global and summative assessment trends. strategies are employed to ensure that assessment is a tool for • The assessment strategies continuous improvement and not are aimed at helping learners for categorization of learners. understand their true potential
How does the University collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning? 2.6.5 • The learning outcomes are • The student-centric teaching collated through the regular and learning methods ensure informal interactions in the the achievement of learning classes, periodic tests, outcomes. home-assignments, seminar • Analysis of student feedback on presentations as well as the end the performance of teachers by term examinations. the IQAC of the University • Analyzing the examination results • Feedback from successful student at the end of each semester alumni and outgoing students. makes it possible for the faculty to devise corrective action wherever • Academic audit by University necessary. This ensures enhanced officials. performance in successive examinations. What are the new technologies deployed by the University in 2.6.6 enhancing student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future challenges?
The University has taken several • Innovative/ Interdisciplinary measures to improve the teaching, programmes learning and evaluation processes. • Technology enabled learning- To meet the challenges in such Virtual programme processes, the following are in • Study tour/ Field visits vogue: • Internships • Learning Management • Curriculum is updated regularly Software (LMS)in the respective • Use of ICT tools in the classrooms departments. • Innovative projects
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OBSERVATIONS OF PEER TEAM:-
Catering to Student Diversity member. The mentor-mentee system • Bridge courses, remedial classes, is very strong. Each mentor is allotted mentoring and counselling not 20 students. The data sheet of each conducted. student is maintained by the mentor. Periodic meetings are conducted by • University Industry Interface needs the mentors. strengthening. • The committee has noted that Teacher Quality “Mentoring and Counseling provide • Limited number of teachers a good support system to students”. possess Ph.D degree (Please ref. to 2.5.1 of the Peer Team • The participation of teachers Report). in refresher/orientation courses is • The University Industry Interface is minimum very strong. On the advice of the Peer • No funding is available for pursuing Team an Associate Director has been Ph.D under QIP. appointed to take care of this cell. Student Performance and Learning Industry Interface is reflected in the Outcomes internship based training, field based • The performance at national level training, value added courses and tests such as NET, GATE and SLET is talks by experts. The committee has not encouraging. noted that “Syllabus of many subjects is field based/ Internship based” COMPLIANCES: (Please refer to 2.7.2 of the Peer Team Catering to Student Diversity Report). • Bridge and remedial coursed are • The research centers of the conducted systematically by all the University also have strong linkages to departments. The details are available the industry. with the respective departments.
• Each School has a trained Industry Linked counsellor and the Chief Counsellor Programmes include of the University coordinates the • M.Tech in Energy Engineering activities. VISHWAS the Counselling & Energy Management, M.Tech Unit of the University takes care in Building Science & Technology, of student counselling across the M.Tech. in Food Technology, M.Tech Schools and conducts awareness in Aerospace Engineering, M.Sc in programmes for students in multiple Storage & Cloud Technology, M.B.A. domains. in Aviation Business Management, MBA in Entrepreneurship, B.Sc in • Mentoring is done by each faculty Interior Design, B.Sc in Animation,
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B.Sc in Visual Effects, BMS in • Faculty Members pursuing Ph.D Tourism and Hospitality Management, degree with Jain University are given and B.Com (Honours) in different 50% concession in fees, relaxation in specialization streams. class hours and permission to pursue research work. University also facilitates Teacher Quality the faculty members pursuing PhD. • About 130 regular faculty members in other Universities/Institutions by hold Ph.D degrees. About 143 faculty adjusting their workload, allowing them members are pursuing their doctoral to use the University’s infrastructure, degrees. laboratories, library and Internet facilities. • Till date 214 Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) have been Student Performance and organized for all faculty members Learning Outcomes of Jain University. Specialists from • Students are encouraged to take up reputed institutions and training National level aptitude tests. In house centers are invited to conduct FDPs. coaching is available for students All the documents are available desirous of enrolling in the competitive with Academic Staff College of the examinations. Progression records are University. available in the respective departments.
The following is the status of students appeared/qualified in competitive exams
Examination Appeared Qualified
UGC-CSIR-NET 43 07
UGC-NET/ SLET 12 08
GATE 168 114
CAT 336 01
GRE 483 221
TOEFL 536 261
GMAT 36 11
Defense 24 12
Civil Services 09 01
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3.1 PROMOTION OF RESEARCH
3.1.1 Does the University have a Research Committee to monitor and address issues related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.
Yes. Additionally, it coordinates the activities of the research centres of A Research Development Cell (RDC) the University. The major and minor has been established with the Vice research projects that are proposed Chancellor as the Chair and the Pro by Faculty are vetted by the Vice Chancellor, the Deans of Faculty, concerned RDUs and subsequently Directors of the Research Centres and approved by RDC and forwarded to eminent experts as members. The the concerned sponsoring agencies. RDC oversees the entire gamut of In house projects are reviewed by research activities undertaken at the the RDUs and recommended to the University level. The RDC has created RDC for approval. The University Research Development Units (RDUs) sets aside a portion of its budget in each Faculty. Each RDU is headed for such in-house research projects. by the concerned Dean and consists The approved project coordinators of all the heads of the departments in are required to submit bi-annual the Faculty, professors and external reports to the concerned RDUs. experts from the relevant research The RDC also conducts workshops domains. and seminars on research methods The RDC also oversees the Ph.D. and at regular intervals for faculty and M.Phil Programmes of the University. research students.
3.1.2 What is the policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated / constituent colleges?
Jain University is a Unitary deemed University and non-affiliating.
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What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the University to 3.1.3 facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/ projects?
Dean (Research) functions under the • Ensuring autonomy for principal RDC and oversees all the research investigator activities of the University. The RDC • Conducting timely and transparent implements following mechanisms auditing to ensure smooth implementation of research schemes and projects: • Assisting researchers in timely submission of utilization • Providing seed money and certificates to internal and external ensuring timely release of grants funding agencies • Advancing funds for sanctioned • Facilitating purchase of equipment projects • Maintaining separate bank • Simplifying procedures to obtain accounts for each project approval and funding for projects
How is interdisciplinary research promoted? 3.1.4 * between/among different departments /schools of the University and * collaboration with national/international institutes / industries.
The University believes in promoting expertise in more than one field. All inter-disciplinary research at all levels. projects requiring joint supervision are This is facilitated through the following: approved by the Research Council. Making provisions for inter- The University also has disciplinary research programmes at collaborations with national/ the M.Phil and PhD. Levels. international research institutions of excellence for execution of research Collaborations between different projects. Most of these are inter- Schools and Research Centres of the disciplinary in nature. Additionally, University in offering programmes of there is a provision for exchange interdisciplinary nature. programmes with industries, research Joint supervisors and subject bodies and other universities to experts for research programmes promote collaborative research. and student projects that require
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Provided underneath is a list of inter-disciplinary research (being pursued and already awarded) by the students at the PhD. and M.Phil levels: Ph.D
Name of the Inter disciplinary Topic Guide Status scholar area Cultural Studies & Dr. Choodamani Degree M. S. Amarnath Alternative Approaches in Art practice Visual Arts Nandagopal Awarded Changing Trends in the Visual Culture Rashmi of Bengaluru City – Cultural Studies & Dr. Choodamani Submitted Niranjan 100 years of outdoor advertising and Visual Arts Nandagopal advertising spaces Socio-Cultural Approach to Joyful Cultural Studies & Dr. Choodamani Arun Bharadwaj Submitted Living Management Nandagopal Classical performing arts as a Lakshmi ritualistic offering in temples with a Cultural Studies & Dr. Choodamani Ongoing Gopalswamy special reference to the temples of Women Studies Nandagopal Kerala. Addressing Bangalore’s Traffic and Related Problems and Proposing Vikram Mohan Cultural Studies & Dr. Choodamani a Probable Design Model – From Ongoing Rao Urban Design Nandagopal the Perspective of Socio-Cultural Transformation Jain Dharmmeinnihitac Culture studies & Dr. Choodamani Sadhvi Udita haronkemadhyam se Awarded Psychology Nandagopal tanavprabandhan Identity formation, memory, and Sociology Dr. K.G. Bhuvana Gana B P regionalism: A Post colonial study of Ongoing & Literature Maheshwari Kodava liturature Aviation science of Vedic era, A Sanskrit Shruthi strong foundation to Dr. Rajani Jairam Ongoing & Aviation Studies advanced aerospace technology Development of laboratory scale Yuvaraj Microbiology & Dr. Araganathan / microbial fuel cell with efficient Ongoing Chakradhari Biochemistry Dr. Soda Deshmukh electrogenetic bacterial cultures
A critical analysis of Protégés Management, Sharada views on efficiency of mentoring Sociology Dr. Bagali Ongoing programmes: a study on middle level employees in five MNC’s at Bangalore & Psychology
Management, Women in Indian Corporate Sector: Sociology, Shalini Shukla Lessons for Management Students Dr. Bagali Ongoing Psychology, & Women Studies
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Name of the Inter disciplinary Topic Guide Status scholar area The interdependence of locus of control, work-family conflict Nita Choudhary with work-family balance among Management Dr.Shikha Permission to managerial level in & Sociology Ojha submit defense manufacturing companies in Bangalore Management, Dr. Sashi Impact of micro finance on Permission to NVH Krishnan Economics, & Public Shivarama entrepreneurship capacity building submit Policy krishnan The Study on the Impact Management, of Integrated Marketing Public Dr. Sandeep Sunitha Ongoing Communications by Political Parties Administration Shastri on Consumers (Voters) in India & Political Science Study of awareness of kid’s wear Management Vasant Kothari Dr. Soney Mathew Ongoing safety regulation in India & Law Financial viability of food processing industry -comparative Management, Dr. Mahabaleshwara Shanbaga study of dairy industry &poultry Dairy Farming Ongoing Bhatta industry of Uttarakannada district of & Agriculture Karnataka state. Management, Forensic Accounting- An Law, Forensic Dr. D N S Monika Bansal investigative approach to reduce Ongoing Science Kumar frauds & Criminology Leadership Styles: Study on service Sashidhar Management Dr. Shashi and Manufacturing Industries from a Ongoing Puttala & Psychology Kumar comparative perspective Studies on opportunities, challenges and cost effective information Management, Dr. Y Vijay R M Sudhakar technology Ongoing Engg & IT Kumar practices for small and medium sized enterprises Study of Unsteady mixed convection Mathematics & Dr. Ramanarasimha Lakshmi B boundary layer flow over a vertical Ongoing Mechanical Engg. Dr. K.R. Jayakumar stretching surface Social Entrepreneurship : Management & Dr. Sandeep Shinu Abhi Completed Developing a Model Public Policy Shastri Impact of SA 8000 on the working Management, Public Dr. Sandeep Jonalee Das conditions of women factory workers Policy, Ongoing Shastri in the Textile Industry & Women Studies Portrayal of Patriotism in English, Film Studies Dr. Sandeep Nikunj Trivedi Ongoing Regional Indian cinema & Political Science Shastri
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M.Phil
Name of Interdisciplinary Topic Guide Status Student area
Indigenous games and Dr. Choodamani Kavita D.K Visual Art Completed Panchabhoota Nandagopal Kineasthetics and Kinetics in Dance Dance and Bio Dr. Choodamani Vidya Kumari Completed Techniques of South, India Technology Nandagopal
AdinathaCharite: A Comparative Study (Kannada- Pampa’s Cultural Studies & Dr. Rekha Jain / Aruna K. R. Adipuranam Apabhransha- Kannada Dr. Soumya Completed Pushpadanta’s Thisatti Literature Manjunath Mahapurisa Gunalankara)
Socio-Cultural Renaissance Dr. Choodamani Shobha Ramesh Economics & Music Ongoing through Music Nandagopal
Identifications of Botanical Plants in Cultural Studies Dr. Choodamani Aparna R.S Ongoing Sculptures of Hoysala Times &.Botony Nandagopal
Comparative Study of Conduct In Cultural Deepali Priyesh Patil Jainism and Ayurveda With Studies, Jainism & Dr. Rekha Jain Ongoing Reference to Modern Relevance Ayurveda
Cultural Studies, Brand Building and Politicians : A Journalism, Dr. Sandeep Neetu Prakash Case Study of Narendra Modi and Completed Public Policy & Shastri Rahul Gandhi Political Science
English, Film Portrayal of Patriotism in Hindi Dr. Sandeep Nikunj Trivedi Studies & Political Completed Cinema Shastri Science
Management & Dr. Sandeep Shinu Abhi Social Entrepreneurs Completed Public Policy Shastri
3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes conducted by the University to promote a research culture on campus.
The University believes that members. Organising these events workshops, training programmes and programmes also nurtures our and sensitization programmes add research culture and disseminates to the consequence of education knowledge. and enrich the students and faculty
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Work- Train- Sensi- Figure - Year shop ing tization 40 2009-10 03 01 - 35 30 2010-11 07 12 - 25 2011-12 11 03 01 20 15 2012-12 15 02 02 10 2013-14 23 04 01 5
2014-15 38 12 01 0 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-12 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2015-16 12 28 04 Workshop Training 2016-17 42 31 05
Some of the highlights are mentioned addresses by professional experts and underneath: valedictory speech by Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Annual Research Retreat Director of Biocon. The event offered A practice started in 2012, Research an exclusive opportunity for researchers Retreat has been held for four to learn about emerging opportunities consecutive years at Jain University. and rising demands in different fields The Retreat is held for the guides and from the panel discussions addressed research scholars of the University by notable dignitaries, present their and is aimed at bringing together research progress and hold discussions researchers across domains and the with their guides. guides from varying faculty on to a Research Conclave 2015 single platform, at the Research Retreat held in 2015, three Plenary Research Conclave 2015 was Sessions, four concurrent Faculty organised to showcase to distinguished Plenary Sessions and over twenty scientists, engineers, social scientists concurrent subject based sessions, and management experts the doctoral besides an Inaugural and valedictory research, consultancy projects and programme were conducted. Close to research projects being carried out in 290 doctoral students and over a 100 the University. Bharat Ratna Dr. C.N.R. Guides participated in the event. Rao, National Research Professor inaugurated the exhibit of research In the Research Retreat 2016, activities poster presentation during the key highlights included plenary Research Conclave. sessions on topics ranging from fourth industrial revolution, scope Annual Summer School on for interdisciplinary research in Quantitative Data Analysis the country to emerging trends Every year, the University hosts a 10 day in branding, along with keynote long Summer School on Quantitative
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Data Analysis in association with Skills through SPSS (Statistical Lokniti, New Delhi. The workshop is Package for the Social Sciences). open to participation from research The program is designed to cover all scholars and academicians all over relevant aspects of Statistical Data the country. The resource persons are Analysis starting from the very basics drawn from a pool of international and of Data Preparation, Data Cleaning national researchers and academicians to Advance Statistical Techniques of repute. The workshop is meant including the theoretical aspects to train participants in research behind such techniques. methodology and latest techniques in Orientation and Training data analysis. Programmes for Research Students Faculty Development Programme The intake of research scholars is on Data Analysis through SPSS followed by orientation sessions Held every year in association with every year to integrate them into the iNurture, this is another initiative of research culture of the University. the University to promote a culture of The scholars are given information research on its campuses. This FDP on the research policies followed by is intended to help faculty members, the University and also an insight into managers, researchers, management the research work going on at various students to sharpen their Analytical research centers and departments.
3.1.6 How does the University facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus as adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of the University?
The University believes in taking excellence and guiding the research guidance from external experts and scholars to avail some of the researchers of eminence. At regular experimental facilities outside the intervals the departments of the University. Some of the Professors University consult domain experts who of Eminence working as Adjunct/ are engaged in high impact research Visiting faculty are as follows: and appoint them as visiting or adjunct 1. Prof. Dattaguru B, Aerospace faculty to provide guidance and add Engineering / IIAEM strength to research activities. Experts 2. Prof. H.S. Mukunda, FCRC are also chosen as research guides in 3. Prof. S C Sharma some areas where specific guidance 4. Prof. Gaurdachar Raju, Electronics is needed. The dialogue with eminent & Communication Engineering experts has created a platform for 5. Prof. Nagabhushan, Electrical & innovative ideas to develop. It has Electronics Engineering also been instrumental in attracting 6. Dr. P.A. Ashwathnarayan, research collaboration and facilitating Aerospace Engineering / IIAEM tie-ups with research institutes of 7. Dr.M.R. Pranesh, Civil Engineering
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What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? 3.1.7 Give details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
About 4% of the total budget is allocated for research.
Particulars % of Expenditure
Infrastructure 08
Laboratory 04
Equipment 04
Salary 07
Miscellaneous 02
As a support measure for research and Internet facilities. The institution activities to go on smoothly, the has always given an extensive support library is well equipped with journals, to research activities and researchers. books and the laboratories have Allocation and sanction of budget has been supplied with state of the art never been a constraint for research. equipment, consumable materials
In its budget, does the University earmark funds for promoting 3.1.8 research in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.
Not Applicable
Does the University encourage research by awarding 3.1.9 Post-Doctoral Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of students registered, funding by the University and other sources.
Financial Assistance is provided to research scholars to a limited extent by the University. The research scholars who are enrolled for Ph.D programmes are given the facility to apply for the research scholarship and secure the same if they are eligible. A list of such students is given below:
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Sl No Name Subject Fellowship
1 Lokamamya Chikmath Aerospace Engg. Jain University JRF 2 Prerana V Biotechnology DST INSPIRE JRF 3 ArchanaBharati Biotechnology DST INSPIRE JRF 4 Minchitha K U Biochemistry DST INSPIRE JRF Indian Council for Cultural Rela- 5 M A Madhuvanthi Music JRF tion (ICCR) 6 NeetuIsrani Biotechnology Jain University JRF 7 Babu V S Biotechnology Jain University JRF 8 Shwetharani R Biotechnology Jain University JRF 9 Usma Dave Biotechnology Jain University JRF 10 YuvrajChakradhari Biotechnology JRF DRDO JRF 11 Ramyasmruthi S Talanki Biotechnology JRF DST JRF 12 Bharat Biotechnology JRF DSTJRF 13 Tanisha Biotechnology RGNF JRF 14 Ashwini Biotechnology Jain University JRF 15 Dhanya Biotechnology CSIR JRF 16 Bibechana Timsina Biotechnology Jain University JRF 17 Bhavya J Biochemistry Jain University JRF 18 Chandan H R Biochemistry Jain University JRF 19 Megha Shukla Chemistry DST INSPIRE JRF 20 Shirisha Namavarapu Microbiology Jain University JRF 21 Praveena N Chemistry Jain University JRF 22 Appaji M Ashwini Microbiology Jain University JRF 23 SayeedaMussavira Biochemistry Jain University JRF 24 Sanjana Malhotra Psychology Jain University JRF 25 Jyothi MS Chemistry Jain University JRF 26 Murali Krishna Chemistry Jain University JRF 27 Laveena Precilla D’ Souza Chemistry Jain University JRF 28 K Alamelu Ramasami Chemistry Jain University JRF 29 K R Chethana Chemistry Jain University JRF 30 Ravishankar T N Chemistry Jain University JRF 31 Jayamohan N S Microbiology Jain University JRF 32 K Manjunath Microbiology Jain University JRF 33 Shwetha Microbiology Jain University JRF 34 Soumya Ravikumar Biotechnology DST INSPIRE JRF 35 Chaynika Prakash Microbiology Jain University JRF 36 Vineetha MS Biochemistry Jain University JRF 37 Priyanka Pachauri Biotechnology Jain University JRF 38 Vasudha M P Electronics Jain University JRF Moulana Azad National Fellow- JRF 39 Gulshan Khalique Microbiology ship
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Sl No Name Subject Fellowship Moulana Azad National Fellow- JRF 40 Sameen Farha Biotechnology ship 41 V Saravanan Chemistry Jain University JRF 42 Nayak Vignesh Vittala Chemistry Jain University JRF
What percentage of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit 3.1.10 of higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the University monitor the output of these scholars?
Some of the research scholars have The MPhil and Ph.D students are availed the facility of sabbatical leave. regularly monitored and are required to The scholars are advised to give produce half-yearly progress reports, regular updates of the progress of their attend skill development programmes work including attendance certificates and make presentations on their from various libraries, research chosen topics. Some of our faculty institutions and other facilities they members who have taken a sabbatical have visited during the course of leave are as follows: their study.
Name of the Faculty Place of visit
Dr. Vinayachandra B K University of Ghent, Netherlands
Dr. Anuradha Choudaray University of Ghent, Netherlands
National Research Council, USA Dr. Chimpalataradi Ashok Kumar Research Associate Award at Air force research laboratory, US Air force Academy
National Taiwan University, Taiwan; University of California, Berkeley; University of Qatar, Doha; Lahore University of Management Science, Lahore; Kings Dr. Sandeep Shastri College, London; School of Oriental and African Studies, London; University of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa; University of Cape Town, South Africa; for collaborative projects, guest lectures and dialogue
Dr. Mahesh Padaki AMTEC, University of Malaysia - Johar
Centro de Quimica Estrutural, Instituto Superior Tecnico, UniversidadeTecnica Dr. R.S. Keri de Lisboa, Portugal
Dr. Samrat D Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
Mr. K. Manjunnath University Federal of Rio Grande do Sul
Laboratory of Thin Films and Nanostructure Fabrication (L3F nano), Institute of Mr. Ravishankar TN Physics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Name of the Faculty Place of visit
Ms. Jyothi M S Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bang Khun Thian, Mr. S. Murali Krishna Bangkok, Thailand Mr. K. Suresh Kumar Chungnam National University, South Korea Cardiff University, UK Dr. Rajani Jairam Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Shailaja Shastri Bolton University, UK
3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the University highlighting the names of eminent scientists/ scholars who participated in these events.
Conferences 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total Organized
International -- - 01 06 04 01 05 4 21
National 02 07 11 13 18 37 9 35 132
Faculty members have attended1466 National Conference and 160 International Conference during 2009-2016.
3.2 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR RESEARCH
3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the University budget for supporting students’ research projects?
Students undertake projects at PG University conducts events such and UG levels pertaining to their as IDEA and INVENTECH which curriculum. No financial support are used to encourage students to is provided for this. However, for come up with innovative projects. students participating in prestigious Cash awards are given to the project competitions like SAE, 100% chosen ideas along with monetary financial support is provided. Also, the support to build prototypes.
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Has the University taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to 3.2.2 file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted? The University has taken special interest in encouraging the faculty to file for patents. The details of the patents filed so far are enlisted below:
STATUS OF PATENTS FILED BY JAIN University
Sl No Category Nos.
Number of patent applications filed and application number 1 15 received from patent office
2 Number of patent applications sent to NRDC Under processing to file in Patent Office 08
3 Disclosures received and under process at Jain University 02
No. of patents granted ( It is learnt from Patent office that it takes approximately 4 years 04 4 to grant a patent due to shortage of patent examiners at patent office)
5 Patent filed by Research Scholars 02
Details of the Patent Applications are as below:
University/ Application Sl. No Name Title Center Number
A process of disinfection of water using Center for Emerging 1 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna 3516/CHE/2010 broader spectrum of solar radiation Technologies
A process for rapid detection of food Center for Emerging 2 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna 3517/CHE/2010 and water borne pathogens Technologies
A process of photo elimination of Center for Emerging 3 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna Ethidium Bromide, A potent mutagen 3204/CHE/2010 Technologies using renewable source of energy
Center for 4 Mr. Dhruv K Gera Eco friendly fan Management 3937/CHE/2011 Studies
Center for Eco friendly mechanized universal 5 Mr. Dhruv K Gera Management 3936/CHE/2011 household water saving adapter Studies
Eco friendly universal timer based Center for 6 Mr. Dhruv K Gera adapter for powering household Management 3935/CHE/2011 appliances Studies
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University/ Application Sl. No Name Title Center Number
Center for 7 Ms. Anila Bajpai Eco friendly intelligent safety apparatus Management 3938/CHE/2011 Studies
Center for Eco friendly flow control device for 8 Mr. Dhruv K Gera Management 225/CHE/2012 tobacco smoking Studies
Center for 9 Mr. Dinesh Nilkant Alerting device for SMS and Calls Management 226/CHE/2012 Studies
Dr. K.Gopalakrishna, Composite paste to build up surfaces Center for Emerging 10 4903/CHE/2012 C.B.Mohan and the process of making the paste Technologies
Center for A web based online learning portal for 11 Mr. Dinesh Nilkant Management 2615/CHE/2012 an educational system Studies
Mr. Dushyantha Nuggehalli Department of Devegowda, A system and method for invehicle Electronics and 12 Ms. Suma traffic sign and route indication and 747/CHE/2014 tmmunications Mr. Manjunath Nagaraj, automatic vehicle control Engineering Mr. Mrityunjaya Vittala Latte
A process of amylase production from Center for Post 13 Dr. Srividya 2177/CHE/2014 Bacillus for textile desizing Graduate Studies
Center for Emerging 14 Dr. Gopalakrishna Checking gauge for a work piece 2288/CHE/2014 Technologies
Surface modification of inorganic Center for Nano PCT/ 15 Dr. Sidappa Patil nanoparticles for development of and Material IN2015/050180 organic-inorganic nanocomposites Science
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Patent Applications sent to NRDC
Development of acid functionalized MWNTs for Center for Emerging Applications sent to 1 Dr. Kathyayini esterification of benzyl alcohol Technologies NRDC with carboxylic acid Design and development of low Center for Emerging Applications sent to 2 Dr.Kathyayini cost thermal paste Technologies NRDC
Dr. Nagendra A Novel Scheme for Increasing Dept of Electronics and Kempegowda, Mr. Mohan Applications sent to 3 the Effective output of Solar Communication Krishna Srinivasan, NRDC Pumping System Engineering Mr. Raghu Nanjundegowda
Mr. Dushyanth Image Construction in Ultrasonic Dept of Electronics Nuggehally Applications sent to 4 NDT Using Camera Based and Communication Devegowda, NRDC Position Sensors Engineering Mr. Mruthunjaya V. Latte Dr. Mohan Chikkamaranahalli, Bhoganarasimhaiah , Development of additive based Center for Emerging Applications sent to 5 Dr. Krishna Venkatesh, lubricants for sliding surfaces Technologies NRDC Dr. Gopalakrishna Keshava Narayana Department of Applications sent to 6 Mr. Roopak Raj S Page Mate Aerospace NRDC Engineering
Dr. Ravi Kumar Kadeppagari, Economic processes for the Center for Emerging Applications sent to 7 Mr. Sukrutha Suresh, production of bilirubin oxidase Technologies NRDC Dr.Venkata Krishna Bayineni,
Dr. Goplakrishna , Novel Circuitry for improved Center for Emerging Applications sent to 8 Dr. K .Venkatesh, Mileage in a direct/multiport fuel Technologies NRDC Mr. Jagadeesha injection system
Disclosures received and under processing
Dr. Bindhu O.S., Novel purified latex proteases Center for Post Disclosures 1 Ms. Maheshwari Kumari for wound healing (hemostatic) Graduate studies received Singh potential Center for Disaster Disclosures 2 Dr. Bhaskar Dixit Novel improved stove Mitigation received
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Number of Patents granted (it is learnt from Patent Office that it takes approximately 4 years to grant a patent due to shortage of patent examiners at patent office)
A novel process for the Center for Nano and 1 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna synthesis of boron enriched 6012/CHE/2014 A Material Science magnetic nanoparticles
Arrangement for obtaining uniform surface Center for Disaster 2 Dr. Bhaskar Dixit 5176/CHE/2014 A temperatures on surfaces Mitigation heated by cookstoves
Enhanced hybrid ejector Center for Disaster 3 Dr. Bhaskar Dixit reverse-downdraft stove 5175/CHE/2014 A Mitigation (Ehers) - N KG/Hour
Improved ejector induced Center for Disaster 4 Dr. H S Mukunda 2418/CHE/2014 A gasification stove-N KG/Hour Mitigation
Patent filed by Research Scholars
Recombinant variable surface glycoprotein and monoclonal Patent application antibody based competitive Number: 1 Ms. Ligi Jose inhibition enzyme linked Research Scholar 370/CHE/2015, dt. immunosorbant assay for 25.01.2015 detection of antibodies against Trypanosomaevansi
Monoclonal antibody based double antibody sandwich ELISA for the Yet to receive Patent 2 Ms. Ligi Jose Research Scholar detection of Trypanosomaevansi application number antigen in animals’
INNOVATIVE IDEA CONTEST Any idea which can be converted to a new process, a new product, This is an annual contest conducted a new software or a new design by the University as part of the of products, with potential for celebrations of IPR day. innovation can be submitted for This idea contest is open for faculty the competition.The jury rewards members of all departments, concepts/ideas with prizes covering students of all branches of Science, categories of science, engineering Engineering, Management and PhD and management. students registered at Jain University.
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Jury may also determine any additional attracted more than 200 participants ideas as meritable mentions without across various cities in Karnataka. prizes. The objective of this contest was to Jain University organised the idea identify ideas that can be incubated contest during 2013, 2014 and 2015. and commercialized. It was open to all engineering colleges (both students INVENTECH 2016 & faculty). Ideas could be submitted Jain University and JGI Ventures had across four innovative themes organized a one-day ideation contest ideas - (1) Energy & sustainability (2) on 8th Oct 2016, at their Global Agriculture & allied business (3) Nano Campus, Kanakapura. The event & Novel materials and (4) IT/IoT.
Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty: 3.2.3
Sl Name of the Budget Rs. Title of the Project Funding Agency No Investigator (Lakhs) Exploitation of Unique Properties of Ministry of New and 1 Dr Geetha Balakrishna Quantum Dots for Efficient Energy Renewable Energy, 37.16 Harvesting in Solar Cells,2011 India
Studies of interaction of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and PI: Dr. Padmavathi T 2 arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on DST – SERB 30.40 Co-I: Dr. Usha M.S. Lycopersicon esculentum and Capsicum annum plants
Biodiversity Informatics and Technology 3 Dr B. L. Dhananjaya EU-FP7 35.28 Exchange for Snakebite Management Potential of selected microbial pigments 4 Dr. Varalakshmi KN as cancer therapeutics: an evaluation on DST SERB 31.28 human cancer cell lines Emergence of the states as the Center Dr. Sandeep Shastri 5 of Indian Politics: Implications for Indian ICSSR 25.00 Dr. Manisha Madhava Federalism
Quality of Higher Education in India: Defining Dr. Manisha Madhava 6 Parameter, Creating resources and Evolving ICSSR 25.00 Dr Shailaja Shastri Models
Regulatory Open Pool fire testing of 7 Dr Bhaskar Dixit transportation casks for radio-active BARC, Mumbai 44.00 material Proteomic and transcriptomic profile of hemotoxic snakes: Implementation in 8 Dr B. L. Dhananjaya DST 26.70 development of effective, safe and feasible Anti- venin
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Sl Name of the Budget Rs. Title of the Project Funding Agency No Investigator (Lakhs) Preparation and characterization of GO 9 Dr. Mahesh S Padaki DST 25.90 induced thin film, 2014 Production of hydrogen through the coupling of dehydrogenation of Ethylbenzene and hydrogenation of Nitrobenzene for the 10 Dr. Nagaraja BM DST 25.00 synthesis of Styrene and Aniline over different promoters supported on basic oxide catalysts. Development of new nanofiltration Ministry of Drinking Dr. Geetha Balakrishna 11 membranes for desalination and brackish Water & Sanitation, 22.81 Dr. Mahesh Padaki water, 2013 India The development of novel metal therapeutic 12 Dr. Amit Kumar DST 21.00 compounds Effect of electron beam irradiation on 13 Dr. A. V. Raghu polymeric composite membranes for DAE-BRNS 19.05 pervaporation separation application Synthesis and development of fluorimetric/ colorimetric probes for the determination of Board of Research 14 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna 18.66 Cu, Fe and Zn in blood serum and cell lines, in Nuclear Sciences 2012 Dr. Raju, Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System 15 ISRO 10.00 Mr. Suresh kumar (IRNSS)-User Receiver Compatibility Pongamia pinnata biodiesel 16 Dr. Meenakshi H. N and its diesel blends on Elastomeric VGST- SMYSR 4.00 Materials A solar pump test facility 17 Dr. Bhaskar Dixit UL 63.00 (Amount sanctioned is 1,00,000.00 USD) Design and Fabrication of Disposable Dr. Mahaveer Kurkuri 18 Devices for Quantitative Detection of DST 25.90 Co-PI: Dr Madhu Prasad Fluoride in Field Studies, 2015 Preparation of an antifouling membrane by Dr. Geetha Balakrishna 19 wet chemical methods and its performance NRB 15.78 Dr. Mahesh Padaki study for filtration applications Dr. Rajani Jairam, Ms. Geetha 20 Translation of Classics – Sanskrit Literature ABHINAVA 4.00 Madhusudan, Dr. Pranesh, Dr. Natesh
“Luminescent Liquid Crystals for Organo- 21 Dr. Ahipa T N SERB 19.40 Electronic Devices”
“Palladium(II) and Nickel(II) Complexes of Nitrogen-Functionalized N-heterocyclic 22 Dr. Srinivas Budagumpi SERB 25.75 Carbenes as C-H activation and/or C-C/C-N coupling catalysts
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Sl Name of the Budget Rs. Title of the Project Funding Agency No Investigator (Lakhs) Dr. Geetha Balakrishana Application of emerging nanomaterials in Ministry of Science 23 and Dr. Mahaveer 289.57 health, energy and water” and Technology Kurkuri Accumulation of Host Defense Compounds Dr. Kumudini Belur 24 during Induction of Resistance against Ragi SERB 20.10 Satyan Blast Disease Mono, Bis, and Tris 1,2,3 -Triazole - Based Palladium (II)and Nickel(II) N-heterocyclic 25 Dr. Siddappa Patil SERB 21.48 Carbenes Complexes as C-C/C-N coupling of olefin Polymerization catalysts 26 Dr. R.N. Iyengar Garga-Jyothishya ICHR 5.00 ICPR & Santhigiri 27 Dr. Rajani Jairam Varnadharmashrma 3.00 Research Foundation On -orbit characterization of space-borne 28 Dr. M. Geetha Priya` synthetic aperture radar )SAR) peformance Department of Space 12.87 using ground deployed corner reflectors Wisdom Tradition, Cultural Creativity and ICPR & Santhigiri 29 Dr. Rajani Jairam Social Integration: Exploring the Spiritual 2.00 Research Foundation Legacy of Karnataka Project on Philosophy of Anand 30 Dr. K S Kannan ICPR 2.00 Coomaraswamy Application of IRNSS receiver in GNSS-R reflectometery with specific reference to 31 Ms. Gayathri K M IRNSS 17.00 Ocean, Himalayan ice/snow and land surface. Differential Positioning Algorithms based on 32 Mr. Dushyanth N D IRNSS 14.25 IRNSS Study and correction of SAR images for 33 Ms. Manjula T R ionosphere scintillation effects at L and S IRNSS 13.00 band using IRNSS ionosphere data. Real-time / Near real-time display and Mr. Mohamed Umair 34 mapping of IRNSS-Generated data from a IRNSS 1.98 Bagali rover
Luminescent liquid crystals for organo- SERB Young 35 Dr. Ahipa T 5.00 electronic devices Scientist
Design and fabrication for reusable devices SERB Young 36 Dr. Madhu Prasad for the removal of copper, mercury and lead 4.28 Scientist ions from water
37 Dr. Krishna Venkatesh FiST DST 220.00
Total Outlay 1186.00
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3.2.4 Does the University have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received.
Yes, the University has projects sponsored by industry/corporate houses.
Name of the principal Inves- Budget Title Funding Agency tigator Rs. (Lakhs)
Dr. Sayanu Pamidigantham Structural Health Monitoring HAL-EDGEWOOD 3.55
Design and Development of Prof. V Parameswaran Fixed base Flight Simulator for CESSNA IIAAT 22.00 172 Aircraft
Dr. Shashi Shankar KSRTC Bus stand- KMV Projects KSRTC 0.17
Dr. Shashi Shankar KSRTC Bus stand- KMV Projects KSRTC 0.03
Dr. Shashi Shankar KSRTC Bus stand- KMV Projects KSRTC 0.02
KHB Layout – ShriAruna Dr. Shashi Shankar KSRTC 0.05 Construction
Dr. Bhaskar Dixit Development of Indoor Fire test Facility UL 50.00
Ms. Smitha Kavatekar Mahindra (Special Competition) Grant Mahindra 0.40
Ms. Smitha Kavatekar KPMG Business Ethics Grant (2010) KPMG 1.00
Ms. Smitha Kavatekar Seed Money Grant (2010) KPMG 0.40
Dr. C.B.Mohan Development of Linear Dr. K. Venkatesh MAGNUM 30.00 Reciprocating Tribometer Dr. K. Gopalkrishna
Dr. K.Venkatesh Co-Investigators Dr. S.Ramammurthy Establishment of Energy Facility and Dr. K.Gopalkrishna Performance Behavior of PV Panels TUV 110.00 Dr. K.Ramamnarasimha ( MOU) 2009 (Energy Field Lab/Park) Dr. C.B.Mohan Prof. K.G.L.Bhat
Total 217.62
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How many departments of the University have been recognized for 3.2.5 their research activities by national / international agencies (UGC- SAP, CAS; Department with Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and what is the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.
Departments / Centers Funding Agency
DST SERB Biotechnology & Genetics NP-MICAV (DRDO) VGST
VGST-DST,GOK Biochemistry VGST-SPICE
Microbiology DST – SERB
Physics VGST
Psychology ICSSR
ICSSR Performing arts & Cultural Studies ICHR
Center for Disaster Mitigation Department of Science and Technology
Fire and Combustion Research Center UL , BARC, Mumbai, IISc
Center for Research in Social ICSSR, GOK, FKCCI, TFD, Forum of Federation Science & Education
DST , KSCST, DRDO- NRB, DBT, MOFPI, VGST- SMYSR, DAE-BRNS, ,EU-FP7, DOS – ISRO, DRDO-NRB, SERB-DST, Center for Emerging Technologies NPMICAV, MNRE, STEP, HAL-EDGEWOOD, MAGNUM TUV
Center for Nano and Material DST, BRNS Sciences
Electronics & Communication Engineering ISRO
Aerospace AR & DB, IIAAT
Information Science & Engineering KSCST
Mechanical Engineering VGST
Electrical & Electronics Engineering BRNS-DAE
Civil Engineering CSIR
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3.2.6 List details of a. Research projects completed and grants received during the last four years (funded by National/International agencies).
Research Projects Completed
Sl. Name of the Principal Funding Budget Title of the Project No. Investigator Agency Rs. (in Lakhs) Development of Supercapacitors DRDO-DST 1 Dr. Kathyayini H for MiCAV applications using Nano 39.09 NPMICAV materials Development of Nano-Bio Sensor DRDO-DST 2 Dr. Ravikumar K for the ammonia detection for use in 37.72 NPMICAV Micro-Aerial Vehicle Development of low cost reusable 3 Dr. Krishna Venkatesh DRDO-DST 29.32 MiCAV “Property tailoring in Titania through the integration of Nitrogen and Fluorine 4 Dr. Geetha Balakrishna DST 21.25 for a feasible water Disinfection Process” Feasibility studies on development of surface integrity and strength characteristics of rapid prototyped 5 Dr. Krishna Venkatesh DOS – ISRO 20.73 components to enable their direct application in design and development activities of pay load for space craft Dr. Choodamani Symbolism of Sacred space in early 6 ICHR 2.21 Nandagopal Dravidian architecture-2013 Establishing a facility for – A Bioenergy 7 Dr. Sudha Deshmukh VGST KFIST 20.00 laboratory Studies on Oxidative stress in erythrocytes isolated from different 8 Dr. Vani R VGST (SMYSR) 5.00 blood groups stored under blood bank conditions Analysis of the effect of polluted water/
9 water body (Igblur lake, Bangalore) on 0.30 Mr. Mathews P. Raj [VGST – SPICE] the biotic component
Screening, Isolation & Purification of an insect-selective sodium channel 10 Dr. Sunil S. More VGST-DST,GOK 5.00 inhibiting toxin from Indian Scorpion venoms: a potential Biopesticide
Life Information Score: Exploring the (VGST) 11 Dr. Swati Routh probability of life and its complexities in 4.00 - Karnataka Exoplanets: A Novel Computing Model
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Sl. Name of the Principal Funding Budget Title of the Project No. Investigator Agency Rs. (in Lakhs) Cytogenetic bio-monitoring of chemical Mr.Ravishankara 12 laboratory workers occupationally VGST-SPICE 0.30 Manasvi exposed to toxic chemicals. In-vitro antimicrobial activity of 13 Mr. Ravishankara Syzygiumcumini leaf gall extract VGST-SPICE 0.30 against human pathogenic strain
Synthesis & Characterization of 14 Dr. Priya L VGST – Karnataka 0.30 polymer compounds. Characterization of polysterene 15 Dr. Priya L ZnS doped in Mn2+ nanoparticles VGST – Karnataka 4.00 composites Preparation and characterization of
16 Dr. Dinesh Kumar the Pt/TiO2/Silicon MOS capacitor for VGST – Karnataka 0.30 sensor application Microcontroller Based Green House 17 Mr. Malatesh S Akkur VGST – Karnataka 0.30 Monitoring System M/s Avasarala Technologies Ltd. as Dr. Rama Narasimha consultant in a project on development M/s Avasarala 18 10.00 of sodium heat pipes for nuclear Technologies Ltd. applications Wipro Technologies Ltd. as Develop Dr. Rama Narasimha 19 fluid mechanics faculty guide under Wipro 0.25 MISSION 10X program Optimization of Machinability 20 Dr. Vijayakumar VTU 2.75 Parameters
Motor Operated Self-rechargeable 21 Prof. P S Raghavendra Rao VGST 0.40 Electric Vehicle
Dr. Choodamani Karnataka Sanskrit 22 Manasollasa -2012 0.20 Nandagopal University Janapada 23 Dr. Manjunatha Grama Charita Kosha Vishwa 0.60 vidyalaya, Haveri Dr. Rajani Jairam, Contributed to the project on Karnataka Nataka 24 Dr. Pranesh, 0.05 Translations of Bharata’s Natyashastra Academy Dr. Natesh
25 Dr. Rajani Jairam Stotra Literature for everyday life Private publisher 0.00
Development of post processing infrastructure for RP ABS component 26 Dr. Krishna Venkatesh DRDO 46.64 plating for surface integrity enhancement
Mr. Kishore K Development of engine life usage 27 DRDO 9.75 monitoring system
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Sl. Name of the Principal Funding Budget Title of the Project No. Investigator Agency Rs. (in Lakhs)
Surface micromachined distributed delay line switched delay line and Dr. Sayanu 28 tapered spiral antenna on RF friendly STEP 12 .00 Pamidigantham substrates like Quartz, Glass and Alumina
Novel contact and non contact based 29 Dr. Sayanu Pamidigantham ISRO 5.37 liquid sensing using MEMS technology State of Democracy in South Asia- II 30 Dr. Sandeep Shastri TFD 2.00 (SDSAII) India Component of the World Values World Values 31 Dr. Sandeep Shastri 5.00 Survey Survey Taiwan Foundation 32 Dr. Sandeep Shastri Globalbarometer Study 2.00 for Democracy
Ms. Madhu Palati Modeling and system improvement for 33 BRNS-DAE 15.60 Dr. G R Nagabhushan a fast rise time Marx Generator.
Forum of 34 Dr. Sandeep Shastri Global dialogue on Political Parties 20.00 Federations Demonstration and Implementation of 35 Dr. Bhaskar Dixit IISc 10.00 new biomass burning device
Hydraulic Performance of Commercial Water Saving Devices and Suggestions 36 Dr. Nagaraj Sitaram CSIR 5.24 for Its Performance Improvement in Water Conservation
37 Dr. S. Sundararajan Amarakosa – A Biological Assessment INSA 2.90 Mr. Narendra Reddy Mr. Naganand G. N Geetha Identifying Unique Properties of 1.00 38 Ms. Priya M KSCST Proteins in non-edible oil meals. completed Ms. Meenakshi H. N Mr. Anantha Prasad Production of Fatty Acid Methyl Dr. Meenakshi. H. N 39 Ester from non-edible Oilseeds using KSCST 0 .75 Dr. Anantha Prasad different techniques- A comparison Studies on Transition Metal-Oxides 40 Dr. Kathyayini H Anchored to Multiwall Carbon DRDO 24.89 Nanotubes as Hybrid Supercapacitors Design and Development of an 41 Dr. K. Gopala Krishna Autonomous Amphibian Vehicle for DRDO-NRB 24.23 Harbor Security Operations
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Sl. Name of the Principal Funding Budget Title of the Project No. Investigator Agency Rs. (in Lakhs) Theraupeutic enzymes from microbial sources:Production improvement and 42 Dr. Ravikumar K SERB-DST 22.70 studies on their human serum albumin nanocomplexes. Social base of state parties :A Study 43 Dr. Manisha Madhava of their legistlative performance in the ICSSR 3.89 fourteenth LokSabha Developing High Value Biop46olymeric Materials for the Food, Fiber, Biofuel, 44 Dr. Narendra Reddy Composites, Medical and Automative DBT 88.00 Industries Using Indigenous Renewable Resources Design and development of a Robotic 45 Dr. K. Ramanarasimha DRDO- NRB 49.15 Fish
Design and Development of a 46 Dr. C. B. Mohan DRDO 46.70 transitioning VTOL MICAV
Dr. K. G. L Bhat Development of Bio-Fuel Cell test bed DRDO-DST 47 PI- Dr. Sudha Deshmukh 37.26 and prototype for MiCAV applications NPMICAV Co-PI Dr. Aranganathan
Development of CNT and mesoporous carbon supported catalysts for 48 Dr. Kathyayini H DST 26.34 the synthesis of fine chemicals via amidation & hydrogenation reactions
Changing Dynamics of the Suburbs in the process of Urban Transformation Dr. Choodamani 49 with reference to the changing Socio- ICSSR 25.00 Nandagopal Economic Scenario of Bangalore City’-2013 50 Dr. Ashok Kumar Structural Damage Mitigation AR&DB 8.50 Establishment of food technology 51 Dr. Ravikumar K MOFPI 75.00 programme Evaluation and Optimization of Machinability and Surface 52 Mr. K. G. Basavakumar DRDO- NRB 21.60 Characteristics of Al- Si- Cu Alloys for Naval Applications Exploring the Dynamics of Pancreatic Peptide- Membrane Interactions 53 Dr. M.S. Santhosh DST 19.18 through Nano- Scale Imaging: Implications on type II Diabetes mellitus Developing Inexpensive, disposable 54 Dr. Narendra Reddy and biodegradable food container MOFPI 15.09 using agricultural wastes
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Sl. Name of the Principal Funding Budget Title of the Project No. Investigator Agency Rs. (in Lakhs) Developing a Biodegradable and 55 Dr. Narendra Reddy Inexpensive Mask for Filtering VGST- SMYSR 4.00 Particulate Matter in the Environment Design and Fabrication of Automatic 56 Dr. M.G. Anthaprasad KSCST 0.08 Banana Peeling and Slicing Machine Experimental Investigations on Multi 57 Mr. K. Rama Narasimha KSCST 0.07 Turn Oscillating Heat Pipe 58 Mr. Umesh P The Smart translator for Old Kannada KSCST 0.05 Design and fabrication of reusable 18.48 59 Dr. Madhuprasad Kigga devices for the removal of copper, SERB completed mercury and lead ions from water Establishment of a Technology Business Incubation at Jain University 60. Mr. Nayaz Ahmed TBIDB 491.20 called the Jain University Incubation Centre
Total Outlay 1344.03
b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received
i) All India collaboration ii) International Figure - DŽhƐƐŝŐŶĞĚĨŽƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƟŽŶƐƟůůĚĂƚĞ Response is given in 3.2.4
PARTICULARS No’s 16 25 International MoUs 25
National MoUs 30 14
International Agreement 14 30
National Agreement 16
TOTAL 85 InternaƟonal MoUs NaƟonal MoUs NaƟonal Agreement InternaƟonal Agreement
PROJECTS No’s Figure - Research Projects Externally Funded Ongoing 37
Externally Funded Completed 60 12 Externally Funded Ongoing 37 Inhouse Projects 18 37 Externally Funded Completed Consultancy Projects Ongoing 15 Inhouse Projects Consultancy Projects Ongoing Consultancy Projects Completed 37 15 18 60 Consultancy Projects Completed Industry Projects 12 Industry Projects
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RESEARCH FACILITIES 3.3
What efforts have been made by the University to improve its 3.3.1 infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?
All the constituent units have state- • The Library and Information of-the-art research facilities. These Centres are equipped with latest facilities are open to use by all the books, national and international students and faculty members. Some print journals and e-journals. of the initiatives taken to further • The University has entered into improve the research infrastructure collaborations of national and are: international significance such as • Online infrastructure has been IISc, RRI, NAL and CSIR that have upgraded to provide 24/7 Wi-Fi extended their facilities to the connectivity on campuses. Separate University. computer labs ensure access • Laboratories of the Postgraduate to online resources. Adequate departments are equipped with e-journals and other online resources most modern and advanced are at the disposal of the research equipment to suit additional scholars and faculty pursuing academic and research needs research and all the departments of the MSc, MPhil and Ph.D have been provided computing students. The Undergraduate labs facilities. have also been equipped to carry • The dedicated Research Centres out minor research projects. Other such as the Center for Emerging Strategies adopted to facilitate Technologies and Center for Disaster research include: Mitigation have separate cabins for - Thinklet- E- Journal of research faculty with computers and Internet activities being pursued at the facilities University • Some of the centres also have - Inter -library loan facility software packages like SPSS and Microsoft Suite for data analysis. - Wi-Fi, Internet and computing facilities • The School of Engineering and Technology has specialised - Facilities to visit the dedicated equipment, software and other research centres to make facilities in accordance with the use of available facilities streams being offered. and sophisticated research equipment
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- Initiative to establish a nodal research centre - The process of creating a shared research facility at the Fire and Combustion Research Centre is already on way.
3.3.2 Does the University have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the needs of researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.
Yes.
All the Schools have well equipped information resource centres, to meet the needs of researchers. Detailed Response is already given in 4.2.3
3.3.3 Does the University have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)? If yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the funding allotted to USIC?
The University has initiated the process to establish a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC).
3.3.4 Does the University provide residential facilities (with computer and Internet facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/international)?
The University currently has a few dwelling units for research scholars to stay on campus and pursue their research work outside the institutional working hours for a stipulated time period. The visiting scientists and professors are accorded facilities at the School of Engineering and Technology.
3.3.5 Does the University have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-campus and off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes?
Yes. The University has designated Centres of research to address the special challenges of the research programmes. These are as follows:
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Center for Nano and Material The objective of the Centre is to find Science (CNMS) innovative solutions for issues related to natural and man-made hazards. CNMS is dedicated to pursuing CDM carries out research, teaching, cutting edge research in the areas testing and consultancy in the areas of Nanotechnology and Material of earthquakes, floods, droughts, and sciences. The Center has a industrial waste utilization. The Centre is carefully chosen mix of experienced committed to develop a group of well- academicians and staff esteemed trained manpower, catering to the ever in their fields, together with young increasing needs of the country in the researchers who are eager to establish field of disaster mitigation. their positions in the academic world as leading scientists. CNMS’s CDM has collaborations with IISc., equipment center provides scientific Combustion, Gasification and Propulsion support as well as measurement Laboratory (CGPL), DST., Govt, of services. The thrust areas of research Karnataka among others to pursue are: research and development. • Energy Fire and Combustion Research Centre (FCRC) o Quantum Dot Solar Cells Conducting research and development o Organic Solar Cell in innovative areas has been a major o Catalysis for Hydrogen Generation objective of the Jain University. Fire and Petroleum Products safety and related combustion studies • Water are in a state of infancy in India and promotion of R & D activities in this area o Aqueous – Chemical Sensors will be in line with the objectives of the o Water Remediation University. Towards this, a collaborative arrangement between UL India with The o Membrane Science for Water and JGI Group already exists under which Gas Separation a state of the art testing laboratory, • Health called Underwriters Laboratories – Jain o Micro Fluidic Devices Fire Lab (ULJFL) has been created at the Global Campus. ULJFL is in o NHC –Anchored Transition Metal continuous live interaction with major Complexes players in global fire safety industry. o Design of Molecules for This arrangement provides an excellent Therapeutic Uses opportunity to develop a focused research group working in the area of Centre for Disaster Mitigation (CDM) fire and combustion research. ULJFL The Centre for Disaster Mitigation interactions are being capitalized on to (CDM) is involved in research, create a research environment where development and education in frontier R & D issues of fire industry can the field of Disaster Mitigation. be analyzed to frame research questions
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of significance to the Indian context. It technologies addressing industry has also provided the University with a verticals. The major areas of focus global visibility. include energy, autonomous systems, rapid prototyping and Centre for Research in Aerospace material sciences. The Centre Engineering and Management has been established taking into (CRAEM) account the requirements of the CRAEM is a part of IIAEM, a coming decade. collaborative venture between Jain Charter of CET University and Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries, • Research, Development and (SIATI) with support from academic Consultancy institutions, R&D laboratories and • Transnational cooperation, Industrial organizations – like ISRO, programmes and projects HAL, AAI, NAL, Air India, BIAL, CIAL and many others. Besides involving • Industrial interfacing and itself in cutting edge research, the interactions Centre is engaged in generating a • Development of multidisciplinary pool of technical manpower skilled technologies in Aircraft Design, Avionics, Aircraft • Organising and conducting Maintenance Engineering, Airport workshops/seminars/conferences Infrastructure & Management propulsion, flight safety, structural • Development of new products health monitoring at the under • Raising public and industrial graduate, postgraduate and research awareness about the importance levels. The curriculum has been of specific technology towards vetted by experts from industry and sustainable growth of the academia. industrial Indian society Center for Emerging Technologies • Developing strategies, using (CET) market studies, SWOT analyses, Center for Emerging Technologies has Life Cycle Analysis, etc., towards been established under the aegis of a sustainable economic growth Industry – Academia interaction and is using innovative technologies a hub for promoting new technologies • Promotion of new materials and and undertaking Research and technologies Consultancy in various domains of engineering. Towards this, a symbiotic • Offering an integrated, powerful relationship has been built with a tool to the company of tomorrow, number of companies, organisations capable of identifying the problem and institutions alike wherein the or technological opportunity, academic community gets to work select and test suitable solutions and be trained on the state-of-the-art and develop new technologies,
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and guide the client during the Democracy Studies, Election Studies, implementation of new technologies Indian Politics, Education, Political Institutions, Governance & Public • Provide a platform for rural area Policy, Higher Education and Teaching development through upgraded Pedagogy, Karnataka Youth Policy. technology Centre for Ancient History and • Employment generation Culture (CAHC) • To act as a nodal centre for The Centre for Ancient History and supporting SMEs Culture was established in 2011 after Center for Research in Social a brainstorming session involving Science and Education (CERSSE) reputed Sanskrit scholars, historians, The Centre for Research in Social artists, scientists, educationists and Sciences and Education (CERSSE) others. Generally Indian history is was established by Jain University treated as chronicling political history to promote research in select areas without insights into cultural, social of Social Science and Education. and scientific aspects. Ancient Indian The Center has collaborated with history is still depicted from a Euro- International institutions of repute such centric view point. There is need as University of California, Berkeley, to present ancient history to future Forum of Federations, Canada, generations in a dispassionate and and International Association of objective fashion avoiding extremities Centres for Federal studies (IACFS), of ideologies. Modern education Forum of Federation, Sudan, and system should be able to connect Konard Adenauer Foundation. The with intellectual traditions originating in Center has also collaborated with ancient India. In tune with its mandate, WIPRO Technologies, Government CAHC has organized several outreach of Karnataka, ICSSR, Government activities in the last three years. of India, CNN-IBN and World Value Notable among these are “National Surveys for its research activities. level workshop on manuscriptology, and palaeography” (November 2012); CERSSE offers training programmes “International Seminar on the Future and workshops in the fields of Public of Civilization” (December 2012) and Governance, Administration, Political “A three day seminar on intellectual Science, Teaching-Learning Process, traditions of ancient India (August Leadership Training, Communication, 2015). “Parasharatantra” an ancient Interpersonal Skills and many more. Sanskrit text on astronomy and Research Areas : Election Studies, natural sciences has been brought Federalism, Indian Politics, out with text, translation and technical Comparative Democracy, Survey notes. Work is currently in progress Based Research, Adolescent on bringing out a monograph on Psychology, Counselling, Training, astronomical concepts in the Puranas. Legislative Studies, Indian Politics,
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Chenraj Roychand Centre for robust research and analysis Entrepreneurship (CRCE) being conducted by capable academicians, researchers, market Chenraj Roychand Centre for experts and practitioners of Entrepreneurship (CRCE) is the management. entrepreneurial wing of Jain University. CRCE is engaged in training Besides the research centres, all students and aspiring entrepreneurs the Postgraduate departments are in establishing their own enterprise not only involved in PG teaching from the initial stages to incubating but are also actively involved in the companies. The Center also offers guiding M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes, programmes aimed at entrepreneurial publishing research papers and capacity building. All the activities working on funded research of the Center are supported by projects.
Does the University have centres of national and international 3.3.6 recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from other laboratories.
The Center for Emerging has been a nodal research Technologies has set up a “Coating centre for several projects of Facility” which is a national facility. the Government of Karnataka, This facility is used by Indian Space including the State Youth Policy research Organisation (ISRO). The and for the State Knowledge Center for Disaster Mitigation has Commission for its Youth Survey. set up the Fire Lab Facility. These It has also been the resource facilities are made use of by Indian Oil center for preparation of research Commission and Wayamba University materials for projects of the Forum of Srilanka, to name a few. of Federations implemented in South Sudan, Ethiopia and The Centre for Research in Social Myanmar. Sciences and Education (CERSSE) 3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
3.4.1 Does the University publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they is/are listed in any international database. Yes, the University publishes a research journal titled Pariprashna with ISSN No – 0976-7150. This is a refereed journal registered with the Registrar of Publications.
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Editorial Board Bangalore • Prof. N Sundararajan, Vice • Prof. S B Sullia(Retd.) Dept. Chancellor, Jain University, of Biotechnology, Bangalore Bangalore University, Bangalore • Prof. Sandeep Shastri, Pro • Prof. G.S.D Babu, MP Birla Vice Chancellor, Jain University, Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore Bangalore • Prof. Jayagopal Uchil, Director, • Prof. H S Venkatesh Murthy (Retd.) Academic & Planning, Jain Dept. of Kannada, St. Joseph’s University, Bangalore College, Bangalore • Prof. M C Radhakrishna, Dept. • Prof. N V H Krishnan, Registrar, Of Physics, Bangalore University, Jain University, Bangalore
Give details of publications by the faculty: 3.4.2 Total Number of Publications- 2860
Number of Publications 2860
Number of Papers in Scopus, Thomson Reuters, PubMed, SCI, 1488 Wiley & others
Highest Impact Factor Research Publication indexed in Scopus Mahaveer Kurkuri et.al., Photoswitchable Membranes Based on Peptide-Modified Nanoporous Anodic Alumina: Toward Smart 18.96 Membranes for On-Demand Molecular Transport. Advanced Materials, (Wiley) 2015
Cumulative Journal Impact Factor 1439.12
Number of papers with more than 10 citations 292
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3.4.3 Give details of * faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals
Department Name of the Faculty Journal
Journal of Environmental Biology Dr. Kumudini Belur Reviewer of papers in international journals (IF: 1-5) Satyan Reviewer of International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (IF: 1.8) Guest Editor, Turkish Journal of Biology (2014) Dr. K.N. Varalakshmi Reviewer of Pharmaceutical Biology (IF: 1.33) Biotechnology Dr. Mala Majumdar Reviewer of papers in international journals (Impact factor 1-5)
Reviewer Process Biochemistry (IF: 2.52) Reviewer Natural Product Research (IF:1.057) Dr. Mala Majumdar Reviewer : Applied Bioche and Biotech, Journal of Basic Microbiology, Journal of Ethnapharmacology Dr. Prakrithi Member of Contemporary Poets and their Works-USA English Dr. Yoganada Rao Editorial Board National journal QUEST
Editor of proceedings on fifth International Conference on Federalism Center for Member of editorial board MP Journal of Social Sciences Research in Dr. Sandeep Shastri Social Science Studies in Indian Politics, Sage Publications and Education `Governance` Journal of the Structure and Organization of Government, Research committee of international political science association. Editorial Board of Built Expressions Editorial Board of Built Expressions Dr. Y R Nagaraja Scientific Committee Member & Editorial board of Elsevier, International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016, Civil Bengaluru(SWWEM-2016) Engineering Mr. Abhilash R Editorial board of Elsevier Editorial board of Elsevier
Mr. B N Skanda Organizing Member / Editorial board of Elsevier , International Kumar Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016,Bengaluru (SWWEM-2016)
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Department Name of the Faculty Journal
Editorial board of Elsevier Administrative Committee Member/ Editorial board of Elsevier, Dr. Prashanth J International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016,Bengaluru(SWWEM-2016) Editorial board of Elsevier Organizing Member/ Editorial board of Elsevier, Dr. Harish N International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016,Bengaluru(SWWEM-2016)
Civil Editorial board of Elsevier Engineering Organizing Member/ Editorial board of Elsevier, International Mr. Chandregowda C Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016, Bengaluru (SWWEM-2016) Organizing Secretary & Chief editor Elsevier Publication for International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Dr. Shashishankar A Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016,Bengaluru(SWWEM-2016) Organizing Member / Editorial board of Elsevier, International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater Mr. Abhilash R and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016, Bengaluru (SWWEM-2016) Dr. Asha Rajiv Member of BoE- NMKRV Autonomous college Member of BoS- Indian Academy Degree College, Dr. N. Shanthi Autonomous • Member of BoE -NMKRV Physics National Degree College Bangalore University Mr. Malathesh Akkur Christu Jayanti College • Member of BoS, St. Joseph’s Degree Autonomous College Reviewer of Journal of Geology & Geosciences Reviewer of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering Reviewer of Powder Technology, Elsevier Dr. Yogesh Kumar K Reviewer of Journal of Hazardous materials, Elsevier Mathematics Reviewer of Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Reviewer of International Journal of Physical Sciences Advisor – Asian Journal for Social Science and Humanities, Dr. Arathi Sudarshan Japan
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Department Name of the Faculty Journal
International Scholarly Research Network (ISRN) Nanotechnology Journal of Polymer Science American Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Basic Dr. A. V. Raghu Editorial member of American Journal of Nano Science and Sciences Nanotechnology Editorial member of Biomaterials Advances, Editorial member of Bulletin of Trends in Chemical Sciences Editorial member of ISRN Nanotechnology Editorial member of The Open Access Journal of Science & Basic Dr. A. V. Raghu Technology, Sciences American Journal of Applied Chemistry
Center for Dr. Mahaveer International Journal of Materials Science and Applications Nano and Dr. Siddappa Editorial board members of peer reviewed Journals: Material Dr. Geetha Advisory Board member, Nanotechnology curriculum, NMKRV Science Balakrishna Managing Editor for the Journal “Frontiers in Bioscience (Landmark Edition)” on the Special Thematic Issue “Toxins to drugs”, Frontiers in Bioscience Publishers, USA. Guest editor for the Journal “Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry (CTMC)” on the Special Thematic Issue “Secretary Phospholipase Inhibitors”, Bentham Science Publishers Ltd. USA Guest Editorial for the Journal Medicinal Chemistry (MC) on special thematic issue ‘Medicinal chemistry and therapeutical potential of snake venom toxin inhibitors’, Bentham Publishers, USA Editorial member and Guest editor for the Journal Center for “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Emerging Dr. B.L. Dhananjaya Sciences (IJPPS)” on the Special Thematic Issue “Drugs from Technology Nature: plants as an important source of pharmaceutically important metabolites”, Innovare Academic Publishers Distinguished Editor for Journal of Venom Research (JVR) (ISI & SCI Index –Pubmed, Pubmed Central).Library Publishing Media Ltd, Oxford, UK Editor of Toxicology for Journal of Negative Results (JnegRes). (Index – Pubmed, Pubmed central, Medline, Scopus, Elsevier,Index Copernicus, CAS). Editorial Board Member for Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Science (JRPS). (Index – Chemical Abstracts (CAS), EMBASE). Quest Journals Editorial Board Member for International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)
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Department Name of the Faculty Journal
Editor and reviewer for all research papers on Philosophy and Sanskrit Literature, Research Revolution Advisory board member for International conference in Fo- guang University Taiwan. Sanskrit Dr. Rajani Jairam Advisory board member National Conference Karnataka Sanskrit University Editor, International Journal of Communication, Languages and Literature Editor, Siddharudha International Journal Honorary Member, ADTEL Sanskrit Dr. Rajani Jairam Peer Reviewer – Learning, Research and Practice, NIE, Singapore Dasa Vaibhava – A collection of Article on Dasa Sahithya Co-Editor, Published by Aisiri Prakashana, Bangalore – 2013 Vachana Vaividya – A collection of Article on Vachana Sahithya Co-Editor, Published by Aisiri Prakashana, Bangalore – 2013 Kannada Dr. Manjunatha Neladani (Dr. Narahalli Abhinandana Grantha), Editorial Committee, Published by Aisiri Prakashana, Bangalore – 2013 Jaanapadada Antharala Co-Editor – Published by Devi Prakashana, Bangalore – 2013 Peer Review Member - Primax International Journal of Psychology Dr. Gnanaprakash Commerce and Management Research Fellow, Indian National Academy of Engineering (FNAE) Electrical and Past Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Electronics Dr. G R Nagabhushan USA Engineering Continuing Member, International Advisory Committee Member, Eta Kappa Nu, USA Journal of Alloys and Compounds Dr. S. Rajagopal Chemical Engineering Journal Physics ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces Applied Surface Science Dr. Swati Routh Journal of International Physics Forensic Appointed as Editorial member in “Global Journal of Science Mr. Anup K Multidisciplinary Studies” Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, for the period of three years with effect from 26th October 2016
Economics Dr. Xavier V K Guest Editor
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Department Name of the Faculty Journal
Guest editor – Pariprashna – Research Journal Special issue on Humanities and Social Sciences External Expert of Textbook Review Committee for Pre-University Hindi Textbooks Hindi Dr. Mythili P Rao Advisory Board of Asian Journal of Natural & Applied Sciences Advisor – Asian Journal for Social Science and Humanities, Japan Life Member – Comparative literature association of India Member – International Comparative Literature Association Member – Modern Language Association – Chicago – 2013 – 2014 Hindi Dr. Mythili P Rao International Journal of Modern Social Sciences – Paper reviewer Computer Mrs. Meenakshi Science and Reviewer for Springer Conference 2016 Malhotra Engineering Dr. Harold Andrew Editorial Member of Adarsh Journal of Management Research, Management Patrick Bangalore. ISSN 0974-7028
* faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies
Name of the Department Committee Faculty Chairman, Digitalisation of Fine Arts Colleges (DAC), ABAI. A Computer Mr. Dinesh project promoted by the government of Karnataka to implement Science and Damodaran the introduce of Digital tools for Fine Arts Colleges across Information Karnataka as per the AVGC policy. Technology Dr. V. Achutha BoE in SIT (Autonomous) &MSRIT (Autonomous)-VTU Dr. Suchithra BoE , in Reva University Vice President of International Institute of Space Law International Co-chair for international study group on space governance setup Institute of Prof. K R by the International Academy of Astronautics Aerospace SridharaMurthi Engineering Contributing to a chapter on “Extendingthe Benefits and Uses Management of Space to all Humankind” in the book project on Global Space Governance, sponsored by McGill University, Canada Member , Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, London Managment Dr. Raghu G Anand UK Member of Working Group of Planning Commission for Developing Dr. Mithileshwar Jha the Eighth Plan Strategy for Public Distribution System in the country (198889).
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Name of the Department Committee Faculty Member of Working Group of Planning Commission for Developing the Eighth Plan Strategy for Public Distribution System in the country (1988-89). MemberSecretary, Working Group on Management Education in U.P. (1988-90). Member, Management Programme Advisory Committee, U.P. Council for Technical Education, U.P. (1989-91). Member, Fee Fixation Committees for Technical Institutions, Management Dr. Mithileshwar Jha Medical Institutions and Professional Education, (2004-2005).
Board Memberships:- Gandhi Peace Centre, Delhi (1999-2001), PSU Foundation, Lucknow (1992 –2012), Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd., Bangalore (2000–Till date). FAIR ( 2002 – till date), IIM, Bangalore (2002 – 2003), IIM, Lucknow (2003- 2005) Life Member Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha Dr. Arvind Kumar Executive committee – JNANAKIRAN Bangalore University Hindi Hindi Teachers’ Association Dr. Mythili P. Rao Secretary – SHABD literary organization – 2012 – 2013 Dr. S Rama Murthy Scientific Advisor to Controller General of Patents, India Electronics and Communication Dr.Raju Co-Chair for IEEE remote sensing society Bangalore chapter Engineering Peer committee chairman for NAAC Honorary Technical Advisor and adjunct faculty, Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI) Hyderabad. Vice Chairman, Indian Technical Congress (IEI), NIMHANS, July 23-24, 2015 Vice Chairman, International Conference on Rural water development, Feb 2016, Mysore Dr. M R Pranesh Organizing secretary, Role of accreditation in Engineering Civil Engineering education(IEI), Nov. 2015 Chairman International Conference on Energy Environment, Eco- Friendly Buildings ICEEEB Scientific Committee Member & Editorial board of Elsevier, International Conference and Exhibition On Sustainable Water Wastewater and Energy Management 7-9 Jan 2016,Bengaluru(SWWEM-2016) Member International Conference on Energy Environment, Eco- Dr. Y R Nagaraja Friendly Buildings ICEEEB
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Name of the Department Committee Faculty Life Member, GRDS Inter-Disciplinary BoS – for D.Litt. of Tumkur University. Expert panel W2W connect NGO for Women Sanskrit Dr. RajaniJairam NAAC Peer team member Member, BoE, NMKRV College Member, BoE PG Studies, Svyasa Yoga University Dr. Geetha Member, BoS, Christ University Sanskrit Madhusudan Member of BoS, Karnataka Open University Mathematics Dr. Arathi Sudarshan Member of BoE, NMKRV autonomous college. Electrical and Chairman, International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering Electronics Dr. G R Life Member, Instrument Society of India, Indian Vacuum Society, Engineering Nagabhushan: EMC Engineers Society, India
Recognized PhD examiner for Mumbai University, Mumbai Dr. Varalakshmi KN Recognized Ph.D. guide for Periyar University, Tamil Nadu. Chairperson BoE of Genetics (UG) for Bangalore University Dr. R Shanthi Iyer External board member BoS, Bangalore University Biotechnology Resource person (Bioinformatics) at UAS, Bangalore Dr. Ramesh K. V Member, BoS, Sikkim Manipal University Expert Member, Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute Univ., Chennai Member- United Nations Voluntary Association, USA Member- Member- Asian media information and Communication Commerce Center, Singapore Mr. T R Ramakrishna Member- International Association for Media and Communication Research, USA Member- Public Recognition Council of India (PRCI), Bangalore Center for Nano Dr. Geetha and Material Expert on nanotechnology for curriculum design by UGC, Srilanka Balakrishna Science Member of BoS, Karnataka Open University Dr.Asha Rajiv Member of BoE, NMKRV autonomous college Dr. N. Shanthi Member of BoS, Indian Academy Degree College, Autonomous English Dr. Mekhala President of K S Narasimhaswamy Prathistana Dr. Veena V Nagraj BoE for autonomous NMKRV college Chemistry & Dr. Bindhu O S BoE of Dhavengere University and MLACW, Bangalore Biochemistry BoE of Dayanand Sagar University and Kristhu Jayanthi College Dr. Aranganathan and Periyar University
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Provide details of Research incentives given by the University 3.4.4 The University has a healthy practice held biannually. So far, 463 faculties of awarding incentives in form of have been felicitated. Also 166, certificates, citations and mementos faculty members have received to the faculty members who have awards from other agencies for excelled in research activities. This is excellence in research.
Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil. and Ph.D. 3.4.5 scholars guided per faculty during the last four years. Does the University participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access?
Yes. The University has uploaded the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination. There are 126 guides for Ph.D and M.Phil programmes. As on date 120 Ph.D degrees and 147 M.Phil degrees have been awarded.
What is the official policy of the University to check malpractices 3.4.6 and plagiarism in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken.
The research scholars are instructed ‘ITHENTICATE’ and the report is to on the zero-tolerance policy of the be sent to the University before the University towards plagiarism at the submission of the thesis. As per the time of enrolment. The progress of the policies of the University, the thesis research work is constantly monitored is accepted for submission only if by the guides and the half yearly the similarity index is less than 20 reports are submitted to the University per cent. If not, then the scholar through the guides. It is mandatory is advised to rework on the thesis for the scholars have to evaluate accordingly. their thesis by using the software
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3.4.7 Does the University promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and mention the number of departments involved in such endeavours?
Yes. The University promotes innovative and interdisciplinary research. Response given in 3.1.4
3.4.8 Has the University instituted any research awards? If yes, list the awards.
Yes, the University has recognized the faculty by giving cash awards and certificates for publishing articles in international and national journals. Response in 3.4.4. The University has also instituted gold medals for the Best Ph.D Thesis and the Best M.Phil Dissertation.
What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, 3.4.9 national and international recognition for research contributions?
The University conducts an award ceremony biannually to felicitate the faculty members receiving state, national and international recognition for research contributions where the faculty received letters of appreciation and awards and citations. 3.4 CONSULTANCY
3.5.1 What is the official policy of the University for structured consultancy? List a few important consultancies undertaken by the University during the last four years.
The University has brought out a research and consultancy policy in the form of a handbook and all researchers are made aware of this. Thrust areas of Consultancy response in 3.5.5
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Does the University have a University-industry cell? If yes, what is 3.5.2 its scope and range of activities?
Yes, the University has established These internships help the students a University-Industry cell. This cell to gain practical knowledge has the responsibility of building and and real time experiences in the strengthening industry –academia corporate world. The cell has laid interface and is instrumental in effecting a bridge between the industries collaborations. It also collaborates with and University for cross functional various industries and organisations for interactions and has tie ups with internships, pre - placement training, on TUV Rheinland, MEMS, NAL, the job training, summer placements, TANEJA, URL, BARC, ACCA, CIMA, earn-while you learn schemes, and the Vidushi Academy to name a few. like for the students.
What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University 3.5.3 for consultancy services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?
The University publicizes its research The University also holds events activities domain expertise available such as conclaves where the through brochures, pamphlets, industry stalwarts are invited and the handbooks and its official website. research activities are showcased. Also, the faculty members of the So far, faculty members from the University who are domain experts Post Graduate departments under hold considerable experience in the Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of industry and research enabling them Engineering and Technology, Faculty to network extensively and use this of Management, and dedicated networking channel to extend their research Centres have been consultancy services. involved in consultancy.
How does the University utilize the expertise of its faculty with 3.5.4 regard to consultancy services?
Faculty members are required to evaluate the appropriateness of inform their respective Department the consulting activities in relation Heads or Center Heads of the to the performance of the faculty nature, type and extent of their member’s regular duties. A faculty consulting activities (undertaken member shall not accept or retain with or without compensation) so employment which would bring him that the concerned authorities may or her as an expert or in any other
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capacity, into conflict of commitment resources for consulting purposes or in competition with the interests must be approved by University and purposes of the University. administrators and documented in a The utilization of University Memorandum of Understanding.
3.5.5 List the broad areas of consultancy services provided by the University and the revenue generated during the last four years.
The broad areas of consultancy stand- KMV Projects, Emergence services are: of States as the Centre of Indian Politics, National Election Study Capacity Building for and Karnataka Assemble Study, Democratization in Myanmar Phase and Farmers Survey (Karnataka III, Governance and Karnataka Component). State Human Development report, Development of Indoor So far 37 consultancy projects Fire Test Facility, Survey Research have been completed and Center, Integrated Features of 15 consultancy projects are Constitutions, Workshops for ongoing. Besides these, the teachers- Play Therapy and department of Management Design Thinking, Strengthening has given honorary consultancy Community Engagement in Higher services for 31 projects undertaken Education Institutions (2015), by CRCE. Refer to Q. No 24 of Rural Projects Study, Placement Evaluation Report of Department of Preparedness Training, KSRTC Bus Management.
3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the University sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional Social Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an impact on students’ campus experience during the last four years.
The University conducts sensitization NSS, Rotaract, Community Radio and programmes for its faculty and the like. During the last four years, the students to create an awareness following programmes have created an on social responsibilities through impact on the student community. counselling units, Women cell, NCC,
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Awareness drives are held every year on among the masses about the a number of issues. Apart from the clubs health benefits of staying fit and and association specifically dedicated to active. the purpose, various departments of the • Little Steps- 2016 was organised University are also engaged in organising by the Department of Information such events in association with NGOs Technology for the spastic and experts working in the area. A few children. notable outreach activities undertaken during the last four years are as follows: 2015 2016 • School of Commerce Studies in association with Tilak Nagar • Expedition from Bangalore to Police Station organised a rally Palakkad to promote the spirit of on Crime Prevention to create adventure and service awareness among the youth • Jain University in association with • Awareness drive on national unity the Deaf Leaders Foundation and cleanliness, 2015 organised the 4th India International Deaf Film Festival • Self-Defense workshop for women • NSS Wing of the University conducted a programme on • Motorcycle Expedition to Youth Leadership & Community spread the message of Women Development Training in association Empowerment and safety from with Nehru Yuva Kendra, Bangalore, Bangalore to Da Gama (Goa). Govt., of India • NSS Wing organised Grameena • Awareness workshop on LPG in Greedagalu to spread awareness association with Petroleum and on games and sports originating Explosives Safety Organization of from the villages of India. India • Samrakshana the Anti-Sexual • Workshop on Education and Gender Harassment Cell, School of Justice organised by the Faculty of Commerce Studies organised Humanities and Social Sciences an awareness camp on life skills, sexuality, personal safety for the • Jain University celebrated Daan students Utsav - India’s festival of giving in association with iVolunteer and • Department of Interior Design organised “Seva Sandwich” organised Go Green Day, an exhibition cum seminar to spread • Programme on self-defense for awareness on sustainable women organised by the Women materials Cell of the University • Samyog, Annual Rotaract District • My Country Run, a Marathon to Conference was organised by the promote future Olympians of the Rotaract Club at the University country and create awareness
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• Awareness drive on Pulse Polio • Drives on spreading awareness was organised by the Rotaract on the harmful effects of tobacco, Club drugs water scarcity, gender empowerment and other issues • Under the initiative SIFE, students were undertaken by the Girls Wing organised the Project Abhyudaya of NCC in partnership with Art of Living where 60 women from Self-Help • Radio Active, the Community Groups in Kaggalipura were Radio of the University aired trained in skills aimed at making 18 episodes a project awarded them financially able. by the Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) to 2014 spread awareness on HIV/AIDS • Guest lecture on Happiness and • Vishwaas, the Counselling Centre Well Being by Jyothi Sharma and of Jain University organised Harinarayan Sharma from Manipal an awareness drive on Suicide Health Enterprise Ltd. was Prevention organised by the Women Cell 2013 • A Self Defense workshop by the group Wakayama was organises • Radio Active conducted a three for the women and girl students day workshop for Women under the guidance of Sensei Broadcasters which invited Mathews P.Raj, a master in women from the grassroots level Karate. to share their experiences. Youth Week was celebrated by the • Over 400 students participated NSS Wing whereby orientation in the annual event from Enactus sessions and workshops were Forum, Ignite where they took up held for youngsters on personality community projects for a duration development, developing of three weeks. leadership skills and gaining an • Kargil Diwas was celebrated understanding of the community by the Rotaract Club of Jain around them. University to honour the late • A health talk was organised by the martyrs who laid their lives while University on Eye Care followed by protecting us during Kargil War. an Eye Check Up Camp • Blood Donation Camp was held • An anti-drug abuse rally was at various campuses of Jain undertaken by the students of the University in association with University to create awareness Rotaract Club on the negative aspects of drug • A walkathon was organised by abuse the NCC to spread awareness on
organ donation
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How does the University promote University-neighbourhood 3.6.2 network and student engagement, contribute to the holistic development of students and sustained community development?
Response is already given in 3.6.1
How does the University promote the participation of the students 3.6.3 and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International programmes?
The institution believes in the holistic breaks, holidays. development of the students. It The faculty members assist the imparts wholesome education. The NCC officers and NSS programme University encourages students to officer to conduct regular and participate in extension activities like special camps, rallies, blood NSS, NCC, Rotaract Club and other donation camps etc. community oriented activities. The outreach programmes of these wings The NCC Senior Division of are related to various societal issues the University take part in RD and nation building activities. The camp, ID camp, youth exchange University has fully functional NCC programmes, emission test, blood Wings for Boys and Girls, 2A/5 Coy donation camps, expeditions 7Kar BN NCC and 1/9 Coy 9 Kar BN etc. These activities are aimed at NCC respectively. creating awareness on various national issues and concerns. The In the beginning of the academic year NCC wing has also conducted students seeking admission to the many relief programmes like various courses are counseled by collection and distribution of the representatives of the extension clothes, medicines and fund raising wings. They are told about the various programmes for the people affected activities of these wings and how the by natural calamities. Every year participation in these activities are the wing is conducting anti-dowry beneficial to them in the long run (like pledge, eye donation pledge, seeking admission in professional literacy programmes, environmental universities, getting global exposure, preservation camps, blood donation securing decent jobs, participation in camps (along with NSS). The 2A/5 youth exchange programmes etc.). company has received the Red Students are encouraged to take up Cross Rolling Shield thrice for the these activities without neglecting their highest blood donation. main stream curriculum. Classes are conducted during weekends, summer
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3.6.4 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work, if any, undertaken by the University to ensure social justice and empower the underprivileged and the most vulnerable sections of society?
The University has undertaken a Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), number of projects on social survey RADIOACTIVE CR 90.4 MHz, waste to ensure social justice and empower management project, community the underprivileged. To name a few, awareness programmes.
Sl. No Area of Work Focus
Field study of what impacts on electoral 1 Impact of Electoral Choices choices 2 Field Study with UCB: Study Field Experiment on Voter Choices 3 Global Dialogue on Federalism India component of Dialogue 4 International Conference on Federalism Support for Preparing Theme Paper Federalism Capacity Building in the 5 Workshops for Political Leaders Sudan
Survey of Attitude and Perception of 6 Youth Study Youth 7 People With Disabilities Action Taken Report on Progress in India 8 Federalism Capacity Building in Ethiopia Enhancing Federalism Scholarship 9 Federalism Capacity Building in Ethiopia Enhancing Federalism Scholarship 10 Worldwide Web India Survey Democracy Enrichment and Constitution 11 Dialogue on Constitution Making Making in South Sudan 12 Survey Research Centre Conducting a Customized Survey Conducting Workshops for Engineering 13 MISSION10x Faculty - 543 days
Study of the Impact of the Project on 14 Impact Study of Mission10x Teaching/Learning 15 Karnataka Youth Policy Draft Youth Policy Support for South Sudan Constitution Consultation with Members of 16 Making : II Constituent Assembly
Capacity Building for Democratization in Conducting Workshops for key 17 Myanmar - Phase 1 stakeholders 18 Happiness Project Survey Democracy Enrichment and Constitution 19 Dialogue on Constitution Making Making in South Sudan 20 Karnataka Elections Election Analysis
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21 Tracker Poll Election Analysis Capacity Building for Democratization in Conducting Workshops for key 22 Myanmar II stakeholders 23 E Patshala Course Material 24 Karnataka Project Report IAS Officers Field Study Report Evaluation Survey of Attitudes and Perceptions of 25 Farmers Survey (Karnataka component) Farmers Community Engagement and Higher 26 Survey and Generation of Report Educational Institutions Capacity Building for Democratization in 27 Conducting Workshops for Ethnic Groups Myanmar III
Does the University have a mechanism to track the students’ 3.6.5 involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
The University ensures involvement of the community members. The of the students in outreach activities units-in-charges maintain records through NSS, NCC and Rotaract of student involvement in these units which organizes various activities and encourage them to camps like general health camps develop leadership qualities and and community development work imbibe moral values to make them with the consent and consultation responsible citizens.
Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the 3.6.6 extension activities organized by the University, how did they complement students’ academic learning experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt.
The participation of students in imbibe a sense of civic responsibility the extension activities helps in in students and makes them aware channelizing their energy into of issues in the society. It also constructive, socially useful and nation imparts team building skills and building activities. It strengthens capacity to overcome challenges. It the core academic activities of the also helps the youth to experience University by providing practical the feeling of being useful to the experience which effectively community leading to increase supplements their theoretical in their sense of self-worth and knowledge. The activities pursued, confidence. When students engage
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in outreach activities they gain a skills and sensitivity towards the perspective which helps them to needs of the community. develop leadership qualities, life
3.6.7 How does the University ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives of the University which have encouraged community participation in its activities.
The University encourages students The University collaborates with NGO’s and faculties to participate actively like Janagraha and is involved in village in various outreach programmes adoption programmes. The University to inculcate a sense of social has also initiated tie-ups with White responsibility. Activities are all enlisted Swan Foundation for Mental Health in the reports of NSS, NCC and and Apna- Desh for community Rotaract units. engagement.
3.6.8 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.
The following are the details of the The NCC senior girls division have awards received by the institution for also won: the extension activities. • 3 times Best Unit Award The NCC senior boys Division have • Best cadet awards – Republic Day won: • Prestigious Awards at RD & ID – • Best Institution Award 13 times Independence Day • Best Cadet Award Rotaract Club of the University has • Prestigious Award at RD & ID won:
• Cap. Arvind Kumar was Best club award, Best President awarded with the Raksha Mantri award, Best Community Services Commendation for the year and award, Best Professional Service Dg. Commendation Award. award, Best Installation award, Best Joint Bulletin award, Best Professional • Cap. Arvind Kumar was conferred Service Project award, Prompt Report with the Defense Secretary’s Submission award Commendation and Badge (2016) • Awards in Youth Exchange Programmes at national and international levels .
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COLLABORATION 3.7
How has the University’s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility, identity and diversity of activities 3.7.1 on campus? To what extent has the University benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?
The University has linkages with many faculty members who are involved national and international organisations in consultancy services. The for research and extension which activities of the faculty members has led to community development have diversified to a large extent. and given academic, industry and Academic growth of faculty has service sector support. These been remarkable due to their collaborations have been able to give engagement with top Universities, a global presence to the University industries and corporate sector. as well as given an identity to the
Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote * 3.7.2
a) Curriculum development- Indian Institute of Kanpur Flight laboratory, National Aerospace The Jain University is a deemed to Laboratory have made it possible be University and it follows its own for the University to use their syllabus. The curriculum has been propulsion laboratory for the developed keeping in mind the needs M.Tech in Propulsion programme. of the industries. Linkages with industry have assisted the University in b) M.Tech in Energy Engineering and creating curriculum which caters to the M.Tech in Energy Management requirements of the job market today. and Climate Change Technology Some of the curricula which has been have been developed in developed in consultation with the collaboration with M/S TUV industry includes: Rheinland, India with funding support from SEQUA, a German a) M.Tech Programme in Aerospace funding agency. Engineering and MBA in Aviation Business Management have c) Consultations with the been developed in consultation organisations and industries with ISRO, HAL, BIAL and other functioning in the food processing reputed organisations in the field. sector lead to the establishment The linkages developed with of M.Tech course in Food Kempegowda International Airport Technology. (KIAL), Taneja Airlines & Aviation Ltd.,
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d) In addition, the value added enabled the students to gain corporate courses -have been introduced exposure and experience. It also in association with various provides them practical experience organisations and are helping the to fit effortlessly and confidently students to specialize in the areas into the career of their choice. The of their interest, enhance their soft Academic Resource Group has skills and groom them to become facilitated collaborations with Infosys entrepreneurs and industry and Cognizant Technology for on leaders. the job training in the IT sector. The linkages with national laboratories b) Internship- have facilitated on the job training for The Placement Cell of the University students from different disciplines of has been instrumental in providing science and engineering. internship facilities to the students d) Research – by establishing tie-ups with reputed industries. These internships Research has witnessed a remarkable help the students gain practical boost in terms of quantity and diversity knowledge of the industry. The due to collaborations and linkages students learn to face up the that the University has entered into challenges in the corporate world, with various national and international the next destination after academics organisations and industries. Some of through their internship. the examples are: The University has tied up with a) MOU between Centre for Emerging Bangalore Stock Exchange to train Technologies of the University and the students for National Stock SSTRIC, has enabled research in the Exchange Certificate in financial domain of MEMS and related areas. markets (NEFM). Students are b) Collaboration between IIAEM, groomed to become entrepreneurs JU and International Institute in association with Entrepreneurship of Aerospace Technologies, St. Development Institute, Ahmadabad. Petersberg, Russia has enabled The strong linkages that the joint research for development of University has built with the industry software package and computation have resulted in students being code for flight simulation of civilian offered internships with leading trainer aircrafts. mutual fund agencies like DSP c) The agreement between Faculty Merrillynch and other leading of Sciences, JU and Embry Riddle organisations. Aeronautical University, USA has c) On-the-job training – facilitated research collaboration in the area of space technology. The Academic Resource Group has facilitated on the job training d) Collaboration between CDM, JU for students by developing strong and CPGL, Bangalore has facilitated collaborations. This initiative has research in the area of bio-energy
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research. responsibilities. These extension activities which are conducted in e) Collaborations of the Faculty of collaboration with NGOs, local Humanities and Social Sciences community and other bodies have with bodies such as Archaeological acted as good will ambassadors Survey of India and Indian Council propagating the dedicated vision of of Historical Research has enabled the University to promote the holistic research in the fields of urban development of an individual. planning and cultural studies. g) Publications – e) Consultancy – Many of our faculty members have Some of the senior members of the authored and co-authored various University are involved in consultancy text books (UG and PG Levels) services. research papers and monographs Such consultancy services are for national and international level provided by the faculty as good will, publications. Our linkages with on an honorary basis. However, in the other universities have assisted us engineering wing it has led to internal in establishing refereed journal of revenue generation, expert services to the University, Pariprashna which is society, industries etc. The details of released bi- annually. the same are given in 3.3 Besides, the collaborations and f) Extension – cooperation between our faculty, Linkages formed by the University researchers and those from have expanded extension activities other universities, along with such as service, exchange of encouragement from the RDC, knowledge and development of JU have lead to an increase in the entrepreneurship . number of faculty publications in national and international journals of The initiatives of the University in repute. collaboration with its partners have lead to incubation of 40 companied in h) Student Placement – different verticals. The skill development programmes The University’s association with introduced by the University along NCC, NSS, Rotaract, NGOs such as with the curriculum have enhanced Janagraha and others has helped us the employability of the students. to engage positively with the local The various linkages developed by community, neighbourhood, student the University with the industries, community, parents and the society institutes of higher learning and at large . The collaboration with local research bodies have widened bodies has resulted in building good the prospects of the students will. The activities of NCC and NSS with respect to global relevance, have helped to spread the message competence and placements. of national integration and social The Placement Officer is in charge
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of the Placement Cell. The activities Placements to provide information undertaken by the Placement about various companies to the Cell has resulted in a remarkable students. increase in providing placements The tie ups with various international after the year 2004. These activities and national bodies have enabled are well supported by the Academic us to provide our students with Resource Group. They have access to latest technologies in their been able to create an impact on domain through shared lab facilities the industry personnel through and live projects, thus increasing internships, earn- while you learn their skill sets. schemes, on-the-job training and pre-placement training. Every year The documents related to the reputed companies visit the campus number of students placed are for recruiting our students. The available with the Placement Cell. Placement Cell conducts a special programme called Path way to
3.7.3 Has the University signed any MoUs with institutions of national/ international importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have they enhanced the research and development activities of the University?
The University has signed 85 useful Aéronautique ET Spatial (IAS), MoUs with institutions of national/ France, University of Exeter, UGC, Sri international importance/other Lanka, Stichting National Lucht – En Universities industries and corporate Ruimtevaart laboratorium, Embry houses. They have been able to give Riddle Aeronautical University, a different outlook to the research and University of Bolton, Toastmasters development activities by increasing International , The Chartered Institute the number of projects, networking of Marketing, Camosun College of with other research and development Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Centres, facilitating the research HMKW- Hochschule fur Medien, programmes. The following are a few Kommunikation und Wirtschaft GmbH, of the external agencies with which Ivey Business School at Western the University has MoUs:- University, TUV Rheinland, Cranes Software International Ltd, Refuelling SSTRIC Ltd, Underwriters’ Technology Division, BARC Mumbai, laboratories (UL)(USA), Ghent TYCO Fire and Security (India) Pvt, University, Saint Mary’s University of BiOZEEN, Amazon Envirotech Private Minnesota, Forum of Federations, Ltd, CSIR – NAL, and IIJT Computer University Ottawa, Institute Education Pvt
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Have the University-industry interactions resulted in the 3.7.4 establishment / creation of highly specialized laboratories / facilities?
The University/Industry interactions packages is being done by 3D have resulted in creation of National printing and the same will be coated. Research Facilities: • The Fire and Combustion Some of the noteworthy facilities are:- Research Centre (FCRC) has collaborated with Underwriters • Coating facility at Centre of laboratories, USA to establish a Emerging Technologies: Fire Testing & Consultancy Centre A facility funded by GTRE (DRDO) known as the ULJFL Lab. The has been established to coat 3D collaboration with Mico-Bosch printed parts made from ABS using has lead to the establishment of FDM process. The advantage a facility at the Global Campus of of this is 3D printed parts will be the University. strengthened to look aesthetically better. The parts will be coated with • The University has also initiated Ni and Cr. the process to create Energy Park in consultation with TUV Currently a project from ISRO to Rheinland and an instrumentation make enclosures to house electronic centre in consultation with DST.
OBSERVATIONS OF PEER TEAM:-
Promotion of Research not been articulated clearly. Majority of the faculty are not active in University has linkages with research. few National and International Organizations Workshops and Training programmes in research are limited. COMPLIANCES:- Research Publications and Awards Promotion of Research
Research output is not significant. 50 % of faculty are active in research. Only a handful of teachers have • All the PG faculty members are received research awards. involved in research activity and majority of UG faculty members are Resource Mobilization for Research involved in research. Consultancy work is limited but vibrant • There are 126 faculty members who in a couple of Centres. are research guides. There is no formal University-Industry • 143 faculty members are pursuing interface cell. their PhD. Institutional policy for consultancy has
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• Faculty members are actively NIT-Calicut; IISc; DST; St. involved in projects of International Gallen; DFS-MHA (Ministry of / National significance. Home Affairs); KSCST; DBT; Emerald Publications; APCOM • Research retreat is a unique and 2010-Sydney; ICCES 2014 innovative platform for research - South Korea; US Air Force guides and doctoral students to – Florida; Exeter University; share their research work. UNSW (Australia); Karnataka • Resource persons are invited to State - Shilpa Kala Academy; conduct workshop and training IGIDR 2010 – Mumbai; UK program during the Faculty Commonwealth; Hungarian Development programmes and Fellowship; World Foundry Men skill development programmes Congress; Indian Technology which are conducted regularly. Congress; Stockholm University; Research Publications and Korean Government; Portuguese Awards Government; University of Hull- UK; Republic of Ireland; Raja Right from inception, the University Ramanna Fellow; Vasvik Award, has always given importance to among others. The awards are quality publications and research spread across all disciplines projects. Out of the 2860 (details available with respective publications, 1488 are in Scopus Departments). and other reputed Indices like Thomson Reuters, PubMed, SCI, Resource Mobilization for Wiley and others. Research • Well known funding agencies like Consultancy Naval Research Board BARC; • Jain University has given utmost Democracy and Electoral Studies, importance to consultancy work. GoK, FoF; ICSSR; ARDB; DBT; • 37 Faculty members are actively DST- Nanomission; DST; NDMA, involved in consultancies fetching Govt. of India have funded the revenue of Rs 231.28 Lakhs. projects of the University which are of International / National • Consultancy Projects are in importance. diverse fields awarded by BARC, UNESCO, Knowledge Research Awards Commission, EU, Wipro, CNN- • Sixty faculty members have IBN, Forum of Federation, TUV received research award which is Rhineland and so on quite appreciable feat for a young University-Industry interface cell. University. • The University has a centralized • The research awards are Industry-Institution Cell for received from leading Institutions Industry interface. (Please refer to / Bodies such as VGST; UGC;
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Criterion II Compliance : Catering • A handbook is prepared for the to students diversity) consultancy policy which is readily available for reference. • University-Industry interface cell is very strong with a designated Linkages with National and team handling all its activities. International Organizations
Institutional policy for • Jain University has 85 linkages consultancy with Universities, Industries and R&D establishments for research • The University has a very well- and consultancy activities. (Details articulated policy for Consultancy. available with IQAC).
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4.1 PHYSICAL FACILITIES
4.1.1 How does the University plan and ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?
The University has developed a Engineering and Technology located strategic plan to enhance the physical at the Global Campus and at infrastructure in order to balance the Campuses of various other schools. ever increasing demand for additional All the campuses have adequate space for classrooms and laboratories. number of classrooms, laboratories, Provisions have been made to ensure recreational facilities, community optimum utilization of infrastructural areas and other structures specific facilities. Additional infrastructure is to the domain in which the Campus created as and when required. is imparting courses. Some of our campuses are centrally air- The physical infrastructure of Jain conditions. University is spread over its School of
No. of No of No. of Sl. No. of Seminar Constituent Units Class staff Labora- No Halls rooms rooms tories
Auditorium -02 School of Engineering & Indoor stadium i 40 12 40 Technology -01 Colosseum -01 Auditorium -01 ii School of Sciences 54 10 20 Seminar Hall -01
iii School of Humanities & Social Sciences 26 08 02 Seminar Hall- 02 iv School of Interior Design
v School of Commerce vi School of Computer 66 10 23 Seminar Hall -03 Science & IT vii School of Management (PG)
viii School of Management (UG) 32 7 2 Seminar Hall- 03
International Institute for Aero- ix space Engineering & Manage- 11 5 4 Seminar Hall - 01 ment
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Does the University have a policy for the creation and enhancement 4.1.2 of infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives.
Budget is earmarked for the Material Science was established augmentation of the infrastructure as as a dedicated research centre to and when required. The University pursue cutting edge research in has a department dedicated to the field and provide education in Facilities Management which oversees this emerging area. the maintenance and expansion • 2016- Additional residential of infrastructure. The department facility (hostel) was created for does periodic surveys of the existing the girl students at the School of infrastructure and also processes Engineering and Technology with requests for new infrastructure a capacity to accommodate 228 which arises due to addition of new students. programmes and other requirements of an expanding educational institution. • 2016- Propulsion Lab was established at IIAEM. Some of the facilities added to the existing infrastructure in the past few • 2016- Fire and Combustion years are as under: Research Centre (FCRC) was established to pursue research, • 2010 – State of the art education and consultancy laboratories were created at School of Sciences for • 2016- School of Humanities and postgraduate studies and Social Sciences and, School of research in the stream of pure and Interior Design were renovated to applied sciences. provide students with improved infrastructure. • 2010– International Institute for Aerospace Engineering • In order to accommodate more & Management (IIAEM) was girl students, another additional established with all the required hostel is under construction facilities. at School of Engineering and Technology. • 2010 – Center for Nano and
How does the University create a conducive physical ambience for the 4.1.3 faculty in terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services?
Infrastructure is proportionately of various departments, research augmented after conducting a centres and the specializations of thorough analysis of the needs the faculty members. Some of the
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measures that the University has so installed for aerospace and civil far taken to provide faculty members engineering faculty and students. with support in terms of physical • Constructing and facilitating infrastructure include: the creation of new research • Construction of computer labs to laboratories. For instance, the create adequate computing facilities Fire and Combustion Research Centre (FCRC) and Propulsion • Smart Computing classrooms Lab were recently established at • Internet and e-mail and the University. reprographic facilities • Provision of generator and UPS • Purchase of equipment for research. in all constituent units to ensure For instance, wind tunnel was round the clock supply of power.
4.1.4 Has the University provided all departments with facilities like office room, common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff?
Every department has a staff room and students. In order to which is equipped with computers accommodate their requirements, having access to the Internet. There separate common rooms and rest are separate rest rooms for both rooms have been provided. CCTVs faculty and students. Additionally, the are installed to govern security University has also provided space to and discipline and as additional the students to coordinate activities of measures to make women safe on various forums such as the Commerce the Campus. In order to ensure safe and Cultural Forums and other and easy movements and privacy, associations and societies at various the campuses have staircases and campuses. lifts meant only for women, apart from those meant for general use. The University has a considerable number of women faculty members
4.1.5 How does the University ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-friendly?
The University has made efforts to made available for easy movements make the campus easily accessible of the physically challenged. Lifts are and friendly to persons with special provided to ensure access around needs. Support staff are made the campus for the students and available to the specially challenged faculty members with special needs. students and faculty. Wheel chairs are
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How does the University cater to the requirements of residential 4.1.6 students? Give details of * Capacity of the hostels and occupancy (to be given separately for men and women)
Hostels No. of Hostels Total no of Rooms Occupancy Hostel for Boys 09 711 1700 Hostels of girls 07 300 930 Total 15 1011 2630
* Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.
The resident scholars are provided The facilities at the hostels are meant with various recreational facilities to provide students with a supportive during leisure hours. These facilities and nurturing environment with include television, screening of adequate infrastructure. To provide movies, social get-togethers and an illustrative list, the School of the like. During vacations they are Engineering and Technology located at taken on tours and excursions. On our Global campus has the following festivals, special celebrations are facilities: organised to make the students • Hostel rooms are provided with feel at home. National festivals are cots, bedding, and study tables celebrated to foster and further with lamp, chairs and attached strengthen the spirit of national bathrooms. integration and harmony. The hostels have indoor game facilities • Common study room. like table tennis, carom, chess, • Common rooms with TV and badminton and the like. There is cable facility. provision for 24 hours medical • Computer room with six facility and transportation in case of computers. emergencies. All the students are covered by medical insurance. The • Waiting lounge for all visitors. management has an agreement with • Water coolers with water filters. Mahaveer Jain Hospital for medical assistance. There are separate • Table Tennis tables. housekeeping personnel to ensure • Daily newspapers are provided in the cleanliness and upkeep of the the common room. hostels both in and around the building.
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* Broadband connectivity / wi-fi facility in hostels.
All the hostels have broadband Internet connectivity and Wi-Fi facility
4.1.7 Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-teaching staff living on campus?
There is a regular Health Centre at the • Specialized doctors including School of Engineering & Technology dentists visit frequently. (Shared facility with international • Ambulance services are provided school) which has the following for emergency cases. facilities: Emergency medical needs are • Medical consultation and immediately addressed to on all the medication/treatment is given in the other campuses. The authorities hospital on the campus. refer the students for emergency • 24 hours medical services by medical treatment to Mahaveer Jain resident doctors Hospital.
4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students’ interest in sports and cultural events/activities
Co-curricular activities: like the Annual Convocation are held. The University has an Auditorium which is of 8800 sq.ft. with a seating Sports: capacity of 1200 and with state -of The Sports Department has -the art audio visual facility. All cultural provided separate infrastructure for and other extracurricular events indoor games on the campuses. are organized in this auditorium. For regular practice, coaching and In addition, the conference halls inter-class sports competition, in the campuses provide scope to the University has associated conduct seminars, guest lectures with Kittur Rani Chennamma and workshops. The activities are Stadium within 3 kms radius for technically supported through a city campuses. Apart from this, provision of LCD, recording system, there is a separate gymnasium with motorized screen, screened speakers, latest exercising equipment. The cable TV, VCD and total audio system School of Engineering & Technology connected through the entire building. has excellent sports facilities of A speciality auditorium of the University, international standards for outdoor Colosseum has 5000 seating capacity as well as indoor sports. These are: where major events of the University
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Outdoor facilities: Cricket ground, tennis, multi-specialty gymnasium, football grounds, volleyball, tennis squash. courts, basketball grounds, Sprintoor is an indoor stadium with international standard swimming a total built up area of 80,000 sq. pools, athletics, golf, etc. feet with the following facilities: Indoor facilities: Badminton, table
1 4 badminton courts with Gerflo synthetic flooring 2 One basketball court with wooden flooring 3 Table Tennis hall with 15 tables 4 2 Squash courts with viewer’s gallery 5 Billiards and Snooker hall with six tables 6 Bowling Alley- 4 lane 7 Air Conditioned Gyms with most modern equipment 8 Cardio Fitness Centre 9 Aerobic Centre 10 Sauna, Steam and Jacuzzi
Sprintoor also has well-furnished strips of turf wicket in the centre is fit living accommodation with a enough to host any international or capacity of 75 beds, a VIP lounge, national level cricket match. cafeteria, projector room, media A modern pavilion with complete room and a reception lobby. facilities of dressing rooms, massage The Aqua rooms, umpire’s cabins, dining hall and viewer’s gallery. Ten practice It is an ultramodern aquatic complex. pitches (07 turfs & 03 cement) The Aqua comprises 25 m 8- lane are also available for the practice short course swimming pool, a 50 m purpose. 10-lane competition pool with water- polo facilities and a separate diving Tennis courts pool with standard fixed and spring There are 06 plexi-cushioned tennis diving boards. It also has a covered courts. gallery to seat 1000 spectators on either side of the pools. Basketball The Oval It also has five Volleyball courts and four Basketball courts, two The 2 lakh sq. feet lush green Basketball courts have latest ‘Oval’, a well-designed international lighting facilities to enable night time standard cricket ground with 5 practice.
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Golf Course Multi-Purpose Gymnasium is available for use by the trainees. The The University has an international Gym has facilities such as Chest class six hole Golf Course. It has a Conditioner and Press Station [80 double tier spacious driving range fitted kgs], Dipping, Leg Press [100 kgs], with ultramodern Golf training and Seated Rowing [75 kgs], Latissimus analysis equipment. Station [75 kgs], Peck Deck [75 Football kgs.], Leg Extension/ Leg Curve It has two lush green international [75 kgs], Hip Flexor, Chinning standard turf football ground that is Station, Twister, Chromium plated fitted with pop-up sprinklers. MS -Radius Weight Stack, Smith Machine New Model with 2.2 meters Hockey Rod, Clamps, Collar and Keys, It has a natural turf Hockey ground of Smith Bench, Abdominal Board international standard fitted with pop- with Ladle, Fore Arm Machine [50 up sprinklers. kgs], Roman Chair, Double Trunk Twister, Body Jack, imported Ex- Athletics Cycles, imported Manual Treadmill, It has a 400 meters natural track, Dumbbell Stand, MMS Chromed athletic arena and a covered stand with Dumbbells with Rubber Rings and a capacity for more than 5000 seating Rubber Handles of different sizes spectators. and MS Chromed Barbell Weights. Multi-Gym The University has also entered It has a full- fledged Gymnasium with into a lease agreement with the the latest equipment for physical Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium which conditioning with separate timings for has world-class indoor facilities for Boys and Girls. This Air- Conditioned indoor sports activities. 4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to render the library student/user friendly?
• The library has an Advisory from all Faculties. It is coordinated Committee. by the Joint Registrar of the University, Mr. M S Santhosh. • The Committee comprises of the respective Center Heads, Librarians • The responsibilities of the of all centers, Senior HODs, Deans, Committee are : and students representatives drawn
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a) Ensure optimum use of library e) To employ competent and facilities. adequate library staff b) Frame appropriate rules and The Committee meets frequently regulations. to review and discuss the above mentioned responsibilities to ensure c) Plan the annual budget. smooth functioning of the library d) To procure relevant books and subscribe to periodicals/e- journals.
Provide details of the following: 4.2.2
• School of Engineering • School of Com- & Technology merce • School of So- • International • School of Com- • School • School of cial Science & Institute of puter of Sci- Manage- Humanities Aerospace • Science& IT ences ment (UG) • School of Engineering • School of Man- Interior Design and Manage- agement (PG) ment Total carpet area of the 5000 2000 3280 4600 1200 sq.ft Central Library sq.ft sq.ft sq.ft sq.ft (in sq. ft) Seating capacity of the 300 200 130 220 140 Central Library Separate reading room Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes facility Faculty and Staff (seating 150 100 50 130 70 capacity) Students (seating 150 100 80 204 70 capacity)
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during examination, during vacation) City campuses: • The library offers its services for 12 hours a day (8.30 am to 8.30 pm) • The library works on all days except Sundays and general holidays. Engineering campus • The library is open 24 x 7.
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4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings: Print (books, back volumes and theses)
Books CDs E-Books E-Journals Dissertation Lending Newspapers Reference Bound Volumes Project Reports/ Project Online Database Constituent Units Offline Databases Offline Annual Periodicals
• School of Engineering & Technology 1.IEEE & • International ASME Institute of 23394 9526 77 31 63835 2.Proquest Nil 4276 1435 1482 5841 Aerospace 3.Emerald Engineering &.AIAA and Manage- ment
• School of- 1.Pro Quest Commerce 2. Sage Online • School of journals Computer SYSTAT 37246 14461 157 28 18087 2549 1486 1315 Science & IT 3. British 13 • School of Library Management 4. CMIE (PG) Prowess • School of 16256 5878 62 27 NIL Proquest NIL 448 1040 528 Sciences 1. Sage Online Journals • School of 2. British Management 6196 3300 75 14 16077 Library NIL 2000 3500 210 (UG) 3. Proquest 4. Emerald • School of So- cial Science & Humanities 1717 1173 02 15 NIL Proquest NIL 100 NIL • School of In- terior Design
Total 84809 34338 373 115 97999 9273 7561 3535
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What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection? 4.2.4 The library has deployed institutional membership with :
Sl No. of Cards Available Name of the Library No Lending Reference 1 British Library, Bangalore 10 Nil 2 Delnet, New Delhi …. …. 3 Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 10 2 4 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Nil 2 5 National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore 2 3 6 National Law School of India University, Bangalore 2 Nil 7 The American Library 5 Nil
The library has also subscription for e-Resources- Online Journals.
Sl. No. Online Journals 1 ASME 2 IEEE & ASME (Multi User) 3 EBSCO 4 EMERALD 5 AIAA 6 SAGE 7 PROQUEST
Library has a provision for Dspace uploaded data
Library Dspace Uploaded Data Sl. No. Subject Number Uploaded 1 Ph.D Thesis 120 2 Previous Year Question Papers All Semesters 3 News Paper Clippings Archived 4 NPTEL Videos 252
To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to 4.2.5 • Library automation: The Library • Total number of computers for has been automated with Easylib, general access: 39 a customized Library management • Total numbers of printers for software and ATHENAEUM general access : 06 LIGHT 5, a customized Open Access Free Library Management • Internet band width speed 2 Software. Mbps-10 Mbps: 10Mbps
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4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to
Average number of books issued /returned per day 600 Average number of faculty visiting the library /day 300 Average number of students visiting the library/day 450 Average number of users who visited /consulted per month 12,000 Average number of log-ins into the e-sources per month 700 Ratio of library books to number of students enrolled 1:18 Total number of the day the library kept open 6 days*/week * The main library is kept open on all days Number of Computer terminals 2175 Number of Departments with computer facilities 44 Budget allotment for computers during the last academic 75 Lakh year Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of computer 20 lakh facilities during the last academic year There is a workshop attached Is there a workshop / Instrumentation Centre? to Mechanical Department.
4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to
• Manuscripts– Maintained by Center • Downloads: Free Internet access for Ancient History and Culture is provided with 10 Mbps (CAHC) • Printouts: Available • Reference -Separate section • Reading list/ Bibliography maintained compilation • Reprography/Scanning : Available • In-house/remote access to • Inter-library Loan Service : Need e-resources based service extended • User Orientation:First year • Information Deployment and students are given orientation Notification about the rules and regulations during the orientation programme. • OPACS- The information related to Faculty is also provided orientation new arrivals are displayed on the on the user facilities. notice board of the library/circular sent to Deans of Faculties and librarians of • Assistance in searching the other ctonstituent units. Databases • Internet Access • INFLIBNET/IUC facilities
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Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for 4.2.8 purchasing new books and journals.
Amount Spent on Books and Journals (Since 2009) Sl. No Constituent Units Total Cost in Rs.
Books Journals i School of Engineering & Technology Print Journals- 17,28,473 ii International Institute of 1,93,76,848 Aerospace Engineering and E- Journals- 1,99,26,945/- Management
iii School of Sciences 1,20,44,208 13,21,269 iv School of Management (UG) 9,12,892 9,58,692
v School of Commerce vi School of Computer Science & IT 1,16,35,770 33,03,403 vii School of Management PG
viii School of Social Science & Humanities 24,01,270 2,48,659 ix School of Interior Design
The Total Expenses of the Library from 2009 to 2016 is Rs.7,38,58,429 Crores
What initiatives has the University taken to make the library a 4.2.9 ‘happening place’ on campus?
The library organizes extension facilities, the Library has instituted activities like Book Exhibitions, the Best User Award Expert Talks, Book Donations, The Libraries have also adopted a User awareness programmes, policy of displaying the resources Conferences of national and available for maximum visibility. international levels in the fields of For instance, there are is a special library and information sciences. In display area for newspapers and order to encourage students and magazines. faculty to make optimum use of the
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4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users? How is the feedback analysed and used for the improvement of the library services?
• Informal feedback given by the • The library committee analyses students and faculty to the librarian the requirements of the libraries relating to the books, journal and in the constituent units from other materials. time to time and makes recommendations to the • Librarian verifies the authenticity of University authorities for needful the feedback and takes necessary action. action through the Center Head.
4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the last four years.
As and when the need arises for library additional infrastructure the same procurement with the addition of is provided. As the existing libraries different courses, books are procured are already spacious infrastructural and added to the library. If this requires augmentation is not required. 4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE
4.3.1 Does the University have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to IT Service Management Information Security
• The University has a well - managed The information security is ensured Local Area Network. with proper control of access rights. Appropriate care is taken to handle • University provides selection, the confidential information. purchase, setup and maintenance of all network equipment for efficient Risk Management operation of the network. The websites with insecure contents • System administrators are present are blocked to prevent the risk of at all the campuses for the access to untrustworthy websites. maintenance of computers. Software Asset Management • IT services are used for all the The authority to purchase functionalities of the University so as computers and network related to attain perfection, accuracy and equipment for the University rests transparency. with the Purchase Committee. Also,
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care is taken to adhere to the terms handed over to the designated firms conditions of license agreements of for recycling. IT resources and software. • CRT monitors have been replaced Open Source Resources with LCD/TFT monitors University encourages Open Source • Disposal of electronic materials Resources like Linux, Open Office, are not permitted on the campus FEDORA and other Open Source • Non-usable electronic materials software. are identified by the department Green Computing and the list is handed over to the facility manager at the respective All the outdated unserviceable center. computers and peripherals are
Give details of the University’s computing facilities i.e., hardware and 4.3.2 software.
• Number of systems with individual • Computer-student ratio :1:5 configurations : 2175 • LAN facility : Available in all • Laptops are provided to each campuses MBA Student • Proprietary software
Software available at Departments of Engineering & Technology
Dept Software Details Department of Windowsxp, symantic antivirus, AutoCAD, Solid Edge Aerospace Engineering office7, Adobe, winrar. Windowsserver2003, Pythran, Nastran designing, Matlab Department of Civil Windowsxp, symantic antivirus, AutoCAD, Ansys, Matlab Engineering office7, Adobe, winrar. Department of Windowsxp, Oracle 9i server, windows 2003, C++ Computer Science & Fedora 13, symantic antivirus, Visual studio 10, Sql server, net beans Engineering office7, Adobe, winrar. AutoCAD, Department of Windows xp, Fedora10, Windowsserver2003, Electrical & Electronics symantic antivirus, office7, Engineering Adobe, winrar. Matlab, PSpice 9, MI Power, KEIL software -microcontroller
Department of Windows xp, windows7 Candence, RHEL 5.4,M-vision Keil, Electronics & cadence, symantic antivirus, Xilinx ISE, Dsch&Microwind, Matlab, CCS Communication office7, Adobe, Winrar Studio, Turbo c++ Engineering Department of Windowsxp, Fedora10, Ubuntu, Oracle 9I, C++, turbo c++ , Netbeans, Information Science & symantic antivirus, office7, Weka, R-language, visual Studio, Opnet Engineering Adobe, winrar. stimulation
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Dept Software Details Department Windowsxp, symantic antivirus, of Mechanical office7, Adobe, winrar. Solid Edge, AutoCAD, Ansys, Matlab Engineering Department of Basic Windowsxp, symantic antivirus, Science Matlab, Turbo c++ office7, Adobe, winrar.
Software available at Department of Computer Science
Dept. Software Oracle 10g Visual Studio - 2012 Net Beans 7.1 & Eclips MCA Tally C & C++ JAVA 1.7 XAMP , Linux 12.04 LTS OS,Windows 7 OS Unique software used by the department Lindo - Lindo Software is used to teach Operation Research. Lindo is an interactive linear, quadratic, and integer programming system useful to a wide range of users.
Software available at Departments of Sciences
Dept. Software Details Biotechnology Turbo C, Windows OS AMBER, GROMACS, GAUSSIAN etc. Linux OS Linux OS Life Science - SPSS Windows OS (BT,MB,BC)
Library Library Management Software Windows OS
Physics WIEN2k
CERSSE SPSS
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Dept. Software Details Unique software used by the department for teaching and research AMBER and GROMACS : MD simulation studies of macromolecules GAUSSIAN : Geometry optimization studies of small molecules DOCK: Docking studies of Protein-ligands BT-MB-BC SPSS : Statistical analysis of research data Department of • Auto cad Interior Design • 3Ds Max • Photoshop • Sketch up • Archicad Management • Ymantec Antivirus software • Adobe Premium Suit • Teacher’s Class Hour Management - Optra • Windows 7 Professional • Office 2010 and 2013 • Win Server 2008, 12 • Upgraded Libsoft • School Guru - LMS School of Engineering & • MATLAB Technology Administrative • Oracle CRM System for student Office cycle
All necessary software are acquired for teaching, learning, evaluation & research on need basis
What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and 4.3.3 upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
• Updating and upgrading of the • Creation of Data Recovery Centre University website on a regular • Expanding the operations of the basis Center for Virtual Learning and • Wi-Fi connectivity to be extended Innovations and digital lectures to all the Departments through Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) • Replacing the outdated systems with latest systems • Introduction of Learning Management Software. (LMS)
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4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and students for quality teaching, learning and research.
Jain University has been a pioneer • Wi-Fi connection is available to in developing innovative learning all students and faculty in the methodologies in order to enhance academic campus. the learning abilities of students, and • Common Internet laboratory thereby provides a competitive edge facility available. in their professional life. Jain University has recently launched the Technology • Faculties are involved in the Enhanced Learning (TEL) for some of development of new material and its programmes. The idea is to harness lecture notes. the power of technology and Internet • All the question papers, in particular so as to develop a unique assignments and quizzes are learning process which is learner- prepared using computer facilities. centric. • Students are encouraged to use The University has a separate Centre Internet and multimedia resources for Virtual Learning and Innovation. for their seminars, presentations. This Centre has digitised lectures from the best faculty which serves as on-line • Faculties maintain records of the course work and help the students to internal marks system online. access teaching facility from wherever Software has been developed for they are. feedback mechanisms attendance, School of Engineering & Technology: monitoring, evaluation system, student progression, database • All the Departments have separate of faculty and students, hostel staff rooms with computer and information and the like. Internet facilities.
4.3.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new / future challenges?
Use of ICT as a learning resource • Increase in the number of combined with technology enabled computers / learning has given a different outlook to Laptops / Tablets to cope up the new technologies deployed by the with the increase in number of University in enhancing student learning students. and evaluation some of the available • Increasing the bandwidth of Wi-Fi facilities are: connectivity • Tie up with National Knowledge • Internet facility Network (NKN)
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• Widening the scope of TEL M.Phil / PhD theses / Research articles. • Computerisation of Examination system • Provision of more number of e-Journals. • Use of anti-plagiarism software for
What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective 4.3.6 teaching and quality research?
Broad band facilities agreement. Other Softwares like Symantec Corporate Edition, • School of Engineering and Oracle, Adobe CS suite, etc. have Technology has a band width of 7 also been purchased. This facility is Mbps extended to Jain University. • School of Sciences has a band The EDP department has been width of 4 Mbps. provided 10 Computers for • School of Humanities and Social Students’ Data processing. Science & School of Interior Students’ daily attendance and Design has a band width of 4 exam / test marks are duly updated. Mbps Monthly attendance status and • School of Management (UG) has a marks of each student is sent to band width of 4 Mbps. their parents by post and by SMS. Offices have been provided with • School of Commerce, Computer computers for day to day activities. Science & IT & Management (PG) has a band width of 4 Mbps. Each Department has been provided with a Computer with • Number of Computer terminals Internet connection so that the -2175 faculty members can browse the • Number of Departments with net for the learning materials and computer facilities- 24 preparing for their classes. The faculty members have been using • More numbers of computers are LCD Projectors for better classroom being procured. presentation. The Library has been automated School of Engineering and with Easylib, a customized Library Technology: management Software. It is also equipped with Internet Connection • All the departments are provided for the benefit of faculty and with computer and Internet students to browse or download the facilities. required information from Net. • Wi-Fi connection with Internet JGI (Jain Group of Institutions) facility is available to all students has Licensed Softwares under and faculty at the campuses. Microsoft School and Campus
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4.3.7 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the University? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?
There is a Centre for Virtual learning classroom which takes care of the and Innovation which takes care of virtual learning. The University is the Technology Enabled Learning in the process of creating learning (TEL). Apart from this the School of spaces with virtual learning facilities Engineering and Technology has smart at all the campuses.
4.3.8 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching- learning materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such initiatives?
The faculty can make use of LCD • Most of the classrooms have LCD projectors, CDs, DVDs, OHPs and projectors and can be connected the computers to aid in implementing through laptops, computers and innovative teaching methodologies. Internet. Facilities are extended to the faculty • Many multimedia facilities are members to access the net to take available in the form of CDs/ the relevant information or store the VCDs/ DVDs etc. in the library and necessary data in the system for future are being utilized by the faculty references. for preparation and delivery of the • Faculty can prepare computer aided teaching material. teaching / learning materials by accessing and using Internet facilities.
4.3.9 How are the computers and their accessories maintained? The campuses have separate systems look after the regular installations administration division for maintenance and requirements of the routine of the computers. The System computer related works. In case Administrative Officer is in-charge of of new requirements, the Facilities this department. The department looks Management Division (FMD) into the needs and the maintenance processes the provision of such and upkeep of all the computers resources and their management. belonging to the University. There is an Annual Maintenance Trained staff are recruited and are Contract (AMC) for the upkeep of taking care of centralized server and the systems. common computer facility. They
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Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network 4.3.10 connectivity? If so, what are the services availed of?
National Knowledge Network • Work on Inter-connectivity is connectivity is available at the under progress School of Engineering & Technology. • Budget – 50 lakhs The following are the details: • 1 GB Connectivity
Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, 4.3.11 dictionary and other education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?
Yes, the University gains access to these resources. There is a stipulated policy for Internet usage.
Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the 4.3.12 update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the University.
There is a Rs. 20 lakh allocation of budget for update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the University. There is an annual maintenance contract for the maintenance and repair of the systems which is duly taken care of by the systems administrators appointed by the University.
What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching 4.3.13 and learning from closed University information network to open environment?
• Technology Enhanced Learning the digitised lectures are made (TEL) by the Centre for Virtual available online which can be Learning and Innovation has been accessed by the students at implemented. This enables 24 anytime, anywhere. x 7 learning and supplements, • One of the main strategies of regular classroom teaching. In Jain University is to convert the short a blended learning approach classrooms as space for learning combining conventional and rather than space for teaching. new learning approach through
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MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES 4.3.14 Does the University have an estate office / designated officer for overseeing the maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.
Each campus has been equipped and laboratories. Cleaning and with a facilities management division maintenance process is out which takes care of the day to day sourced. maintenance of buildings, classrooms
4.3.15 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipment maintained? Give details.
Yes. There is a separate Facilities attendants. Management Division (FMD) which • The cleanliness of the campus looks after provision of resources, their is ensured by the house keeping management and repairs. staff. • The System Administration • The lift operators are in charge of Department is responsible for the the repair and service of the lifts. maintenance of the computers and Internet. • The electricians and plumbers attend to electricity and sanitation • The equipment in the laboratories in the campus. are managed by the lab staff and
OBSERVATION OF PEER TEAM:
Library as learning resource • Wi-Fi is not available in all departments • Library is partially computerised and EASYLIB and LIBSYS are COMPLIANCES:- used for library management. Library as learning resource • There is no adequate budget Library is completely automated with allocation for the libraries. EASYLIB and LIBSYS software and • The total number of titles, volume has Internet facilities. and journals is limited. • Adequate budget has been IT Infrastructure provided to the Library& can been seen in the University budget. • LAN is limited
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A Total sum of Rs. 7,38,58,429 Crores of Engineering & Technology has been spent on library resources. under NMICTE, School of The Committee has noted in the Peer Sciences has 10 Mbps capacity Team Report 2.6.4 that “Adequate and School of Management has Budgetary provision for Academic & 10 Mbps. Administrative activities is available”. • Faculty members and Students • There is adequate number of Titles, can access computers through Volumes and Journals Response in labs, libraries connected through 4.2.3 Local Area Network, adequate number of Wi-Fi routers are IT Infrastructure provided in all the campuses. • Every campus has leased line • There are 2175 computer connections routed through proxy terminals. servers. • Wi-Fi is available in all campuses. • Broad band width is 1GB in School
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5.1 STUDENT MENTORING AND SUPPORT
5.1.1 Does the University have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what are its structural and functional characteristics?
The University has a robust system with the allied staff cater to the in place for student support and requirements of the students. This mentoring. All the activities pertaining Department focuses on the holistic to student support services and development of the students and mentoring are overseen by the Dean, coordinates cultural activities, co- Student Welfare. Every constituent curricular activities, mentoring and unit has a Student Welfare Officer counselling services in association working under the Dean. The student with the Counselling Centre of the welfare officers of the units along University.
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic mentoring?
The basic academic mentoring happens through classroom teaching. Apart from this, mentoring takes place through: • One-to-one student faculty interactions beyond stipulated class-room hours for additional guidance on topics. • Remedial classes for slow learners • Special support for students who need additional higher level skills/ inputs • Tutorial classes • Career counselling • Guidance on Projects • Faculty coordinating participation of students in workshops, seminars, conferences and other curricular and extra-curricular activities outside the campus • Mentor-mentee programmes for the professional development of students
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Does the University have any personal enhancement and 5.1.3 development schemes such as career counselling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and orientation to well- being for its students? Give details of such schemes.
Yes. 3. Skill Development Workshops: All these schemes are available. The Special Skill Development details are as follows: workshops are organised for M.Phil and PhD. Some of the 1. Career Counselling and examples are: Guidance: Offered by the Placement and Training Cell of a. Workshop titled, Introduction the University, these programmes to Data Analysis in Research: include Learning to Use Software a. Pre-placement talks called b. Research Conclave to ‘Pathways to Placement’, facilitate interactive sessions career orientation talks where for research guides and students are given information research students on different options available. c. Annual research retreats b. Pre-placement training and d. Research Workshops on Data personality development Collection and Data Analysis workshops such as mock (Every month from December written and oral interviews, 2014 till May 2015). workshops on communication 4. Psychological Mental and presentation skills, and Physical Well Being workshops on handling stress Programmes and emotional pressures. a. Workshop on handling 2. Networking Opportunities and emotions stress, professional Motivational Programmes: The stress and peer pressure Placement and Training Cell of the and other issues faced by University has launched initiatives adolescents and youngsters such as Words of Wisdom, a conducted by Vishwas, the lecture series where industry counselling Centre of the leaders interact with the students University. and Inspiring Alumni series where successful alumni of the University b. Awareness programmes on network with its present students. leadership, organisational Also, the Cell regularly organises skills and CSR arranged by networking conferences at all the NCC, NSS and Rotaract campuses of the University. wings.
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5.1.4 Does the University provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans from banks and other financial institutions?
Yes. Recommendation letters are given by the University for obtaining bank loans and from various financial and charitable institutions. The University also helps students to identify the banks.
5.1.5 Does the University publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes, what are the main issues / activities / information included / provided to students through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?
Updated prospectus and handbooks At the beginning of every semester, are published annually which give a course information booklet is information about the courses offered, published. This is specific to different the extra-curricular activities, rules courses and contains course regarding leave and attendance, the overview, brief discussion of topics, calendar of events, various committees questions and problems for each of the University, list of class teachers, unit. This booklet also gives the list of holidays, code of conduct, list calendar of events for that semester of faculty members and other relevant and also specifies model question information required for the students papers. The tentative schedule of and parents. internal and University examination is also printed in the prospectus.
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Specify the type and number of University scholarships / freeships 5.1.6 given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details (in a tabular form) for the following categories: UG/PG/M.Phil/Ph.D./Diploma/others (please specify).
School of Engineering & Technology School of School of School of Man- School of Year International Humanities & Total Commerce agement Sciences Institute of Social Sciences Aerospace Engineering and Managment 2009-10 536,740 - 490,000 - - 10,26,740
2010-11 2,409,110 - 1,085,000 517000 40,11,110
2011-12 2,377,310 2,017,400 773,500 3448750 86,16,960
2012-13 3,926,230 5,832,250 728,500 89,810 1,176,500 1,17,53,290
2013-14 96,800 3,759,000 704,000 312,500 1,047,500 59,19,800
2014-15 2,00,000 6794000 420000 - 735500 81,49,500
2015-16 20,70,000 40,32,250 10,25,000 - 18,11,500 89,38,750
2016-17 35,48,820 60,18,000 16,50,000 4,00,000 17,83,180 1,34,00,000
TOTAL = 6,18,16,150.00
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5.1.7 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies (Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY), SN Bose Fellow, etc.)?
Approximately 90 students have received scholarships under this scheme.
5.1.8 Does the University have an International Student Cell to attract foreign students and cater to their needs?
Yes, there is a separate international tailored to specific countries student cell called International via thee-mailers, social Students and Scholars Advisory Centre media and other channels of (ISSAC) to attract foreign students and communication cater to their financial requirements • Providing advice on key which is headed by an International recruitment markets Student Officer. including education systems, Their key responsibilities include: qualifications, quality of local education institutions, student • Coordinating overseas visits and funding sources participation in education fairs • Ensuring the well –being and for counseling of prospective settlement of students once students. they have been admitted • Liaising with overseas sponsor and offering support for legal organisations, both private and procedures related to FRRO government to identify funding and other regulatory bodies for opportunities for students foreign nationals in India. • Liaising with influencers such • Maintaining a track record of as the British Council, guidance the progress of international counseling and careers advisors students • Handling prospective student • Facilitating events and enquiries at all stages of the interactions aimed at the student recruitment cycle development of international • Providing information for students. prospective international students,
5.1.9 Does the University provide assistance to students for obtaining educational loans from banks and other financial institutions?
Same as in 5.1.4
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What types of support services are available for 5.1.10 * overseas students
The University has 384 students h. Provision of scholarships from 54 countries. The International and bursaries for meritorious Students and Scholars Advisory students Center (ISSAC) under the guidance There is a proposal to provide access of the Joint Registrar of the University to digital section of the college library to works with the administration and overseas students. faculty to provide following services: a. Build friendship agreements * SC/ST, OBC and economically with other educational weaker sections establishments to facilitate The students belonging to SC/ST interactions among and OBC categories are provided international students scholarships and encouraged to take b. Organising interactions admissions for higher studies in our for students with the University. Also, the institution facilitates ambassadors and the SC/ST students to get free ships representatives of their from the government. There is an Equal respective countries at the Opportunity Cell in the University to campus ensure the needs of students from the weaker sections of the society are met. c. Assists overseas student and scholars to plan activities such * Physically challenged / as Orientation, International differently-abled students Students’ Day and other Jain University encourages differently events. abled students to take up the courses d. International students are offered by the University. They are given provided with residential and preference in the use of facilities like lifts, transportation facilities and canteens, cafeteria, library and the like. medical assistance as and They are also allowed to record lectures when required. in the classroom. Visually impaired e. Support is provided to students are provided with software students to deal with “George” to enable them to download regulatory issues material. f. Counselling to overcome In case any campus has differently abled cultural differences student, they are duly registered with the University. These students receive g. Facilities to improve special facilities such as transportation communication skills to to the campus, especially, for the students from non-English students of School of Engineering and speaking nations. Technology. The physically challenged
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and differently abled students are also students for emergency medical needs provided logistical support at all the to Mahaveer Jain Hospital with which campuses. the University has a tie up. Health centre, Health * Students participating insurance etc. in various competitions/ There is a regular health Centre at the conferences in India and abroad School of Engineering and Technology Guidance and financial support is which has the following facilities: given to deserving students on a case • Medical consultation and to case basis. medication/treatment is given at * Performance enhancement for the hospital on the campus. slow learners • 24 hours medical services by resident doctors Tutorials and extra coaching classes are conducted for better performance • Specialized doctors including of slow learners. The institution dentists visit the facility frequently. provides counselling to the students • Ambulance services are provided on case to case basis. Students with for emergency cases. slow learning abilities are identified At the other campuses, emergency by the faculty members and such medical facilities are immediately students are paid additional attention. addressed. The authorities refer the
5.1.11 Does the University provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defence Services, NET/SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?
The University encourages faculty advisory programmes are undertaken and students to take up competitive to provide students with the examinations. Relevant materials are information about these examinations placed in the library for reference. and strategies to clear these exams. The principal officers of the University Many of the students who are a counsel the faculty members and part of NCC have cleared Defence encourage them to take up NET/ Services exams and are currently SLET. This has resulted in an increased commissioned in the Indian Armed number of faculty members taking Forces. up these examinations. Also, special
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Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student 5.1.12 participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies / schemes such as
* additional academic support and academic flexibility to prepare for examinations * special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials * any other (please specify) The following provisions are in place for students to support sports and extracurricular activities:
Students are awarded scholarships competitions. Some of the examples and freeships for their commendable are: achievements in sports. They are | Arena, an annual sports event sponsored for tournaments both within conducted for the students of and outside the country. Jain University.
Students participating in sports | VIE was initiated in the year are also provided flexibility in the 2000 under the inspirational compulsory percentage of attendance. tutelage of Dr. Shankar U V, The University organises facilities such the Sports Director for the as special classes and coaching to University. It is an annual event. assist these students to prepare for | Apart from ‘VIE’, the examinations. international sports fest, the students participate in various The students of the University competitions and bring excelling in sports are felicitated. laurels to the institution. The The Sports Department of the encouragement provided by University trains the students with the University has translated talent for sports to participate in into our sportspersons competitive sports. It also provides participating in prestigious logistical support to the sportspersons championships such as the such as training kits, uniforms and Olympics, and various other other relevant support. The teams national and international have been participating in the inter- championships. collegiate tournaments at the college/ | Outstanding sportspersons University/state as well as at the have been rewarded for All India level and have witnessed excellence in their chosen remarkable success. The University fields. The Sports Department has also produced sportspersons aims to become the best at of international repute. The sports both national and international department conducts competitions levels and continue to produce both intra and inter-University world-class sportspersons.
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5.1.13 Does the University have an institutionalized mechanism for students’ placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare themselves for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?
Yes, there is a centralised Placement and Training Cell which coordinates all the placements activities of the University. The students are oriented to career- path through pre-placement talks, pathway to career programmes, training in etiquette management, facing an interview and developing entrepreneurship skills.
5.1.14 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus during the last four years).
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Year Registered Eligible Placed Percentage
2009-10 30 30 28 93.33
2010-11 26 26 23 88.46
2011-12 19 19 16 84.21
2012-13 23 23 19 82.60
2013-14 13 13 11 84.61
2014-15 12 12 12 100
2015-16 15 13 12 92.31
School of Sciences
Year Registered Eligible Placed Percentage
2009-10 155 155 148 95.48
2010-11 161 161 152 94.40
2011-12 131 131 124 94.65
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2012-13 143 143 136 95.10
2013-14 110 110 103 93.63
2014-15 89 89 84 88.62
2015-16 182 175 164 93.71
School of Engineering & Technology
Year Registered Eligible Placed Percentage
2009-10 169 129 125 96.89
2010-11 218 180 164 91.11
2011-12 241 161 150 93.16
2012-13 264 125 106 84.80
2013-14 235 235 232 98.72
2014-15 200 200 191 95.50
2015-16 185 130 126 96.92
School of Commerce
Year Registered Eligible Placed Percentage
2009-10 372 372 369 99.19
2010-11 350 350 344 98.28
2011-12 375 375 369 98.4
2012-13 365 365 357 97.8
2013-14 362 362 355 98.06
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2014-15 354 354 345 97.46
2015-16 398 386 384 99.48
School of Management-UG & PG
Year Registered Eligible Placed Percentage
2009-10 80 80 63 78.75
2010-11 189 189 164 86.77
2011-12 221 221 205 92.76
2012-13 162 162 140 86.41
2013-14 136 136 121 88.97
204-15 296 296 281 94.93
2015-16 365 346 334 96.53
Figure - Faculty wise placement details (average percentage)
Commerce 98.4
Management Engg. & Technology 93.9 89.3
Sciences HSS 93.7 89.4
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The following is the partial list of companies which visited the campuses
Acculogix Software Fenesta Ernst & Young – Assurance Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Amazon Stovekraft Tesco PLC
ANSR Sycone Goldman Sachs – Operations
Goldman Sachs – Human ANZ Times Inc Resource
Bonanza Group SAP Labs AMBA RESEARCH
Bose Saraswat Bank Amazon – Transaction Risk
Capgemini (Off campus) Simplilearn Amazon – Sellers Support
Societe General Global Careernet Deloitte Solutions Ltd.
Cognizant Supreme GridTech KMPG –Audit Associate – UK
Decathlon (Off campus) Tally KMPG –Audit Associate – US
Deloitte TCS Ernst & Young – Taxation
E & Y (off campus) Teach for India KMPG – Global Delivery Centre
E&Y – India (Assurance) Teamlease (off campus) GTSSC
E&Y – India (Taxation) TESCO TARGET
Edutech The Writers Block DHFL
Federal Bank Thomson Reuters L&T INFOTECH
Fidelity Valuleaf WIPRO
Goldman Sachs – Operations Firstnaukri.com Lava International Internship
Genius Corner Magnasoft India Pvt. Ltd. LITTLE GYM INTERNATIONAL
Global Vision Mahindra Satyam WealthRays Securities
Godrej Mon Chateau Accord Software
Goldman Sachs Mydeals24 Audi Motors
Goldman Sachs (Pre National Instruments BOSS internships Offer)
Google Newbridge Cegedim
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The following is the partial list of companies which visited the campuses
Grant Thornton NTT Data Design Esthetics (Articleship)
HDFC Sales Oracle IBM
Practo Technologies Pvt Hewlett Packard E2e Projects Ltd
iGate Protiviti Infiniti Research
PWC (Articles – ING Vysya Infosys Assurance)
iPrimed PWC (Indirect Tax) Microsoft
ITC Hotels Recruise NTT Data
ITC Infotech India Limited Way2Wealth NxtGen Tech.
J P Morgan Wells Fargo Onskies Media
Kotak Securities Ltd. Wipro OTIS
KPMG (Analyst – Audit) Zomato PRDC
KPMG (Off Campus) Readiminds Prime focus
KPMG India Sobha Developers Razorthink
A.O. Smith India Water Aakash Educational ABB India Limited Products Pvt. Ltd Services Pvt. Limited
ABC Consulting Accenture Adarsh Developers
Amazon Aviva Life Insurance Brigade Group
Capgemini Consulting Britannia Industries Cargill India Pvt. Ltd. eLitmus Evaluation Pvt EpaathSala GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. Ltd
Hinduja Tech Limited Indigo Infosys
L & T Constructions Schneider Electric SKF Group
Audi Sobha Developers Razorthink
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Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, 5.1.15 what are its activities and contributions to the development of the University?
Yes. center. The alumni are involved in the following: The University has an Alumni Association. Each of the schools • Facilitating the training and conducts the alumni meet once a year. placement of students During the alumni meeting interactions • Entrepreneurship development take place between the faculty and and incubation of companies alumni about the various aspects of • Arranging get-togethers and functioning and performance of the networking activities University and the alumni give valuable • Providing constructive feedback suggestions and inputs. These on curriculum on the basis of their inputs are taken into consideration professional experience. and incorporated for further growth of the University. The School of The Alumni of Jain University have Management has released a directory been playing an active role in of the telephone numbers, names and promoting sports in India through the e-mail ids of the alumni. The alumni support they extend to the students who have incubated companies of the University. Seven Olympians, through the University’s incubation five-hundred international players, and center meet periodically and share four-thousand national players have their experiences with the mentors to come out of Jain University till date. further strengthen the entrepreneurship
Does the University have a student grievance redressal cell? 5.1.16 Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? Yes. common to all the Schools are teaching learning issues, problems A specific process has been laid down among student peers, infrastructural by the University as a result of which problems and the like. there is a platform for redressal of grievances. An effort is made to sort out all grievances amicably. A record The Student Grievance Redressal pertaining to the nature of grievances Cell takes care of the various student has been maintained by the Cell. grievances in consultation with Dean (Student Welfare) across Schools. Detailed in Student Welfare Some of the grievances which are Documents.
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5.1.17 Does the University promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conducting gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details
The University has a fair percentage of sensitization, women empowerment, women faculty members and students. women’s rights and women’s There are strict policies in place which participatory roles are conducted keep the environment free of any kind by Vasudha, the Women Cell of the of harassment or disregard towards University on each of its campuses. women. The women employees are Besides, an Anti-Sexual Harassment ensured equal opportunities in all Cell has been established to redress areas of work. any grievance which arises with Most unit heads are women and many sensitivity and utmost confidentiality. women faculty members are on the Certain preventive measures to boards of policy and decision making maintain discipline and code of bodies of the University. conduct have been formulated such as use of separate staircases and The women students are encouraged elevators by girls and boys and to take part in co-curricular, extra prescribed dress codes. – curricular activities and sports. Special programmes related to gender
5.1.18 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 in these cases? Yes, there is an anti-ragging cell in the mandatorily sign an undertaking University. As of now no incidents declaring that any act of ragging would of ragging have been reported on be construed as a criminal offence campuses. Every student has to before being admitted.
5.1.19 How does the University elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students?
The stakeholders of the University session for its new batch of students are the students, the parents, faculty after every intake to integrate and non-teaching staff, suppliers of them into the system. Besides, educational tools and kits, society, additional briefing sessions are industry peers and potential employers. held to inform students about the academic functioning in their STUDENTS: respective classrooms, evaluation The University conducts orientation
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and assessment systems. The the University on the first day of re- students are also provided with copies opening in orientation programmes. of the prescribed Syllabus to give them The orientation programme also has a insight into the courses they are about session where the parents can interact to undertake. Regular feedback is with the President of Jain University obtained from the students about the and other senior officials. curriculum and teaching methodologies Apart from the orientation, interactive being used in the classrooms. sessions are regularly conducted for FACULTY: the parents where they are appraised Faculty members form the core team of the academic progress of their for designing syllabus and evaluation of wards and any issues of concerns academic programmes. The University regarding the students are shared with also has mentorship programmes their parents and guardians by the where each faculty is in-charge of 20 HODs and faculty members. Besides, students. The mentor undertakes the progress reports are sent to them counselling for the students, with through e-mails, sms and conventional respect to academics, personal issues, mails. career and emotional issues and helps The non-teaching staff are involved at in their overall development. each stage of the process and play a The newly appointed faculty members vital role in maintaining all academic are appraised of all the functional records and documentation as per the aspects of the University, the guidelines. expectations and their role as lecturers ALUMNI: during a day-long orientation workshop Alumni actively participate in conducted by competent authorities. functioning of their Alma Mater and The Heads of the Departments and provide valuable inputs. Some of the senior faculty are involved in the ways in which they are engaged with preparation of the calendar of events, the University are by delivering guest strategic planning and the best lectures, providing internship guidance practices along with the Centre Heads. and sharing constant updates on new The Department Heads conduct developments in the industry. regular meetings for their respective EMPLOYERS: departments during which they take Feedback is taken from various feedbacks on policy issues, strategic recruiters on a regular basis and the decisions and provide required University organises regular networking guidance to their subordinates. sessions to ensure that the employers PARENTS: see themselves as a partner in student The parents are appraised of the development rather than just as functioning, the activities and the recruiters. approaches to the curriculum in
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5.1.20 How does the University ensure the participation of women students in intra- and inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.
The Sports Department of Jain Female staff members accompany University ensures equity in participation them to venues for competition of both boys and girls in the sports. The outside the University. University encourages the women who The impressive list of the prize are talented to participate in different winners and the participants in fields of sports and has produced a various extra-curricular activities number outstanding sportswomen who speak of the participation of the have participated and won laurels at women students in these activities. Olympics, International, National, State The healthy participation of women and Varsity level sports. Also, women may be attributed to the absence of students are provided with all the gender bias and the encouragement opportunities of participating in cultural opportunities given to the women and technical competitions and events. students by the University.
Some of the women students who have made us proud are:
Shikha Tandon International Swimmer
Sonam Deep Kaur Indian Basketball Player
Shilpa Rao Indian Athlete
Poorva Kiran Shetye International Swimmer
Surabhi Tipre Swimmer Jacqueline Rose Badminton Kunnath Jesse Sandeesh Athletics
Shruthi B Patil Shooter
Poorvisha Ram Badminton
Surabhi Pathak Shooter
x Ms. South India Shanu Suresh x Salute Women Award 2014, Given by Global Pravasi Malayali Council
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x Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress (2013) x 61st Filmfare Awards 2014 South Best Actress x Jai Hind Film Awards 2013 – Best Second Actress Anate Augustine x Vanitha Film Awards 2011- Best New Face (Female) x Asianet Film Awards 2010 –Asianet Film Award for Best New Face of the Year (Female) x Surya Awards 2011 – Best Female New Face of the Year x B High Graded Artist at All India Radio (AIR) Amritha Rao x Associated with Shankar Mahadevan Association Ananya Bhagath ‘A’ Grade artist
Swetha Mallikarjun Play back singer
Manjula Surendra A Grade artist
Bindu Subramaniam Popular Singer
Meenakshi VKR Swimming
Shruthi Mahalingam Swimming
Poorva Shetye Swimming
Sushaka Prathap Swimming
Damini Gowda Swimming
Srinidhi Shetty Miss Supranational 2016
What is the student strength of the University for the current 5.1.21 academic year? Analyse the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years. Student strength response in question no. 2.1.6
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Student Progression
UG to PG* 63% PG to M.Phil.* 13% PG to Ph.D. 12% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 1% Employed x Campus selection 87% x Other than campus recruitment
5.1.22 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the University?
On an average 90% is the completion rate for all the UG programmes & 95% in the PG programmes. The University has so far conducted 6 annual convocations the details are as follows
Convocation Year Students who graduated 1st Convocation October 2011 378 2nd Convocation September 2012 1881 3rd Convocation November 2013 2281 4th Convocation November 2014 2422 5th Convocation December 2015 2374 6th Convocation December 2016 2422
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The following are the success rates of the students: UG 2010 – 13 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BA 73 64 9 87.67 B.Sc 82 75 7 91.46 B.Com 997 931 66 93.38 BCA 98 95 3 96.94 BBM 489 402 87 82.21 BMS 33 31 2 93.94 BID 34 33 1 97.06
G 2011 – 14 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BA 58 50 8 86.21 B.Sc 60 57 3 95.00 B.Com 855 781 74 91.35 BCA 68 62 6 91.18 BBM 513 467 46 91.03 BMS 43 43 0 100.00 BID 51 51 0 100.00
UG 2012 – 15 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE
BA 43 40 3 93.02
B.Sc 43 36 7 83.72
B.Com 802 715 87 89.15
BCA 98 81 17 82.65
BBM 471 417 54 88.54
BMS 36 34 2 94.44
BID 63 62 1 98.41 Forensic 23 21 2 91.30 Science Animation 33 32 1 96.97
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UG 2013– 16 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BA 85 68 17 80 B.Sc 112 90 22 80.36 B.Com 583 523 60 89.71 BIBF 29 27 02 93.10 BCA 76 69 07 90.79 BBM 483 448 35 92.75 BMS 51 48 03 94.12 BID 58 50 08 86.21
PG 2011 – 13 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE MA - English 13 11 2 84.62 MA - Dance 6 6 0 100.00 MA - Music 7 7 0 100.00 MA - Economics 9 9 0 100.00 M.Com 21 21 0 100.00 M S Communication 17 16 1 94.12 M.Sc - Physics 36 34 2 94.44 M.Sc - Biotechnol- 9 9 0 100.00 ogy M.Sc - Microbiology 7 7 0 100.00 M.Sc - Biochemistry 9 9 0 100.00 M.Sc - Psychology 26 25 1 96.15 M S IT 18 18 0 100.00 MCA 18 15 3 83.33 MBA 118 104 14 88.14
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PG 2012 – 14 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE MA(English) 13 13 0 100.00 MA(Economics) 14 07 07 50.00 MA(Music) 06 06 0 100.00 MA(Dance) 07 07 0 100.00 M.Sc(Physics) 38 26 12 68.42 M.Sc(Biochemistry) 12 12 0 100.00 M.Sc(Microbiology) 12 12 0 100.00 M.Sc(Biotechnology) 08 08 0 100.00 M.Sc(Psychology) 29 28 01 96.55 M.Sc(Forensic Science) 08 08 0 100.00 M.Com 39 30 09 76.92 MCA 17 09 08 52.94 MS(IT) 27 25 02 92.59 MBA 89 65 24 73.03
PG 2013 – 15 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE MA - English 17 17 0 100.00 MA - Dance 9 7 2 77.78 MA - Music 6 5 1 83.33 MA - Economics 6 6 0 100.00 M.Com 39 35 4 89.74 M S Communication 12 12 0 100.00 M.Sc - Physics 11 11 0 100.00 M.Sc - Biotechnology 11 11 0 100.00 M.Sc - Microbiology 30 30 0 100.00 M.Sc - Biochemistry 6 6 0 100.00 M.Sc - Psychology 21 21 0 100.00 M.Sc - Animation 10 10 0 100.00 M.Sc - Forensic 6 6 0 100.00 M.Sc - ISMS 49 46 3 93.88
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COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE M.Sc - SCT 35 35 0 100.00 M S IT 54 46 8 85.19 MCA 21 21 0 100.00
PG 2014-16 Batch
COURSE APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE MA - English 38 34 04 89.47 MA - Dance 09 09 - 100 MA - Music 06 06 - 100 MA - Economics 22 22 - 100 M.Com 44 39 05 88.64 M.Com FA 12 12 - 100 M S Communication 30 30 - 100 M.Sc - Physics 24 21 03 87.50 M.SC-IBT 12 12 - 100 M.Sc - Biotechnology 13 12 01 82.31 M.Sc - Chemistry 13 13 - 100 M.Sc - Microbiology 15 15 - 100 M.Sc - Biochemistry 11 11 - 100 M.Sc - Psychology 31 29 02 93.55 M.Sc - Animation 06 05 01 83.33 M.Sc - Forensic Science 17 15 02 88.24 M.Sc - ISMS 17 17 - 100 M.Sc - SCT 17 17 - 100 M S IT 23 22 01 95.65 MCA 17 17 - 100 MMS 91 83 08 91.21 MBA 266 175 91 65.79
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B.E. 2009-2013 Batch
2009-2013 Batch Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BE (AE) 7 7 0 100.00 BE (CS) 54 53 1 98.15 BE (CV) 39 39 0 100.00 BE (EC) 117 113 4 96.58 BE (EE) 40 40 0 100.00 BE (IS) 45 45 0 100.00 BE (ME) 59 59 0 100.00
B.E. 2010-2014 Batch
2010-2014 Batch Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BE (AE) 34 34 0 100.00 BE (CS) 53 46 7 86.79 BE (CV) 44 44 0 100.00 BE (EC) 89 83 6 93.26 BE (EE) 33 32 1 96.97 BE (IS) 43 41 2 95.35 BE (ME) 57 54 3 94.74
B.E. 2011-2015 Batch
2011-2015 Batch Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BE (AE) 43 43 0 100.00 BE (CS) 47 45 2 95.74 BE (CV) 41 40 1 97.56 BE (EC) 80 69 11 86.25 BE (EE) 34 30 4 88.24 BE (IS) 31 29 2 93.55 BE (ME) 40 40 0 100.00
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B.E. 2012-2016 Batch
2012-16 Batch Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE BE (AE) 25 25 - 100 BE (CS) 56 55 1 89 BE (CV) 23 19 04 82.6 BE (EC) 54 48 06 88.88 BE (EE) 08 07 01 87.5 BE (IS) 07 07 - 100 BE (ME) 73 64 09 87.6
M.Tech 2011-2013 Batch
APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE Avionics 12 12 0 100.00 Aerostructures 8 8 0 100.00 Computer Science & Engineering 38 36 2 94.74 Energy Engineering 14 14 0 100.00 Energy Management & CCT 10 10 0 100.00 Digital Signal Processing 23 23 0 100.00 RF Communication 14 14 0 100.00 SP & VLSI 25 25 0 100.00 Thermal Engineering 6 6 0 100.00
M.Tech 2012-2014 Batch
APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE Avionics 3 3 0 100.00 Aerostructures 1 1 0 100.00 Computer Science & Engineering 39 35 4 89.74 Energy Engineering 11 11 0 100.00 Energy Management & CCT 4 4 0 100.00 Digital Signal Processing 7 7 0 100.00 RF Communication 5 5 0 100.00 SP & VLSI 15 15 0 100.00 Thermal Engineering 5 5 0 100.00
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M.Tech 2013-2015 Batch
Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE Avionics 10 10 - 100 Aerostructures 12 12 - 100 Computer Science & Engineering 21 21 - 100 Energy Engineering 06 06 100 Energy Management & CCT 09 09 - 100 Digital Signal Processing 09 09 - 100 RF Communication 08 08 - 100 SP & VLSI 09 09 - 100 Thermal Engineering 06 06 - 100 Embedded System Design 12 12 - 100 Networking and Internet Engineering 06 06 - 100
M. Tech 2014-16 Batch
Course & Branch APPEARED PASS FAIL % AGE Avionics 03 03 - 100 Aerostructures 13 13 - 100 Computer Science & Engineering 09 09 - 100 Energy Management & CCT 07 07 - 100 Digital Signal Processing 02 02 - 100 RF Communication 01 01 - 100 SP & VLSI 05 05 - 100 Thermal Engineering 08 08 - 100 Embedded System Design 09 09 - 100 Networking and Internet Engineering 03 03 - 100 Aircraft Propulsion 05 05 - 100 Software Engineering 04 04 - 100 Building Science Technology 07 07 - 100 Food Technology 11 11 - 100
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5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/ qualified in examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?
The following is the status of students appeared/qualified in competitive exams
Examination Appeared Qualified UGC-CSIR-NET 43 07 UGC-NET/ SLET 12 08 GATE 168 114 CAT 336 01 GRE 483 221 TOEFL 536 261 GMAT 36 11 Defense 24 12 Civil Services 09 01
5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./ D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years.
Submitted Awarded Ph.D 271 120 M.Phil 147 147
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STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES 5.3 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities 5.3.1 available to students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students’ participation
Cultural and extracurricular activities Corporate Expo, Science Expo, are encouraged in all the constituent Tarusamskriti, Anveshana, units of the University. Samanvaya, Precipice, Crainium, Threshhold and the like. • VIE- the Annual International Sports Fest • Jain University emerged overall champions in the All-India Inter- • Inter-University sports University Aquatic Championship competitions. 2014. • Sports competitions for different • The University finished with a tally campuses. of 154.5 points, finishing ahead of • Co-curricular activities - – student Delhi University (131 points), and seminars, projects, paper VTU, Belgaum (97). Jain University presentations, research paper women swimmers regained the presentations and the like. women’s title which we last won • Extra-curricular activities – in 2012, tallying 106 points.
Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, 5.3.2 extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years.
There are about 90 various awards won by the students of the University
S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
Life Sciences - 1 Christ University Cartooning- 3rd Prize 2010 Ashwin V M Life Sciences - Shruthi , Pruthvi, 2 Christ University Pot Pourri- 1st Prize 2010 Parvathi Life Sciences - Hemanth, 3 Christ University Treasure Hunt 2010 Nagabhishek, Abhishek Life Sciences - Payel, Suzanna, 4 Christ University Collage 2010 Ashwini
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
Life Sciences- Shalini, Shreyas, 5 Christ University Quiz- 1st Prize 2010 Hrithwik Life Sciences - Anitha , Harshitha, Flower Arrangement - 6 Christ University 2010 Rekha, Archana 1st Prize 7 Life Sciences - Arpitha, Ashwini .G Christ University Debate-1st Prize 2010 Life Sciences - Swethavalli, 8 NMKRV College Lecture 2010 Shreyas Life Sciences - Vaishnavi, Rishitha, 9 NMKRV College Poster Making 2010 Ashwini.G Life Sciences- Parvathi, Prithvi, 10 NMKRV College Dumb Charades 2010 Shruthi 11 Life Sciences- Namratha, Arpitha NMKRV College 1st Prize, Best Paper 2010 Life Sciences- Manasa B, Manasa 12 NMKRV College Model Making 2010 S, Richa 13 Life Sciences- Chaitanya, Abhijeet NMKRV College Lecture 2010 Life Sciences- Atul, Sanjana, 14 NMKRV College Quiz 2010 Gnyanada BCA- Sheshank, Suraj, Supriya, 15 Christ University Rolling Trophy for IT fest 2010 Guruprasad, Sunil Jain Chemistry- Pavithra, Shreyas, 16 Christ University Overall Championship 2010 Rutwik, ShruthiKini Physics - Intercollegiate Physics- Sundar M N, Akshaya, 17 NMKRV Fest and won Overall 2010 Kusuma Trophy Biotechnology 18 Jain University 1st Prize, Best poster 2011 Debasmita Maiti Biotechnology 19 Jain University 1st Rank, Gold medal 2011 Prerana V Microbiology Awarded Best Poster 20 Jain University R. Ranjini Presentation. 2011 Agricultural Engineering College Microbiology Awarded Best Oral 21 and Research Rekha Sethi Presentation Institute, TNAU, 2011 Coimbatore Microbiology SK University, Awarded Best Paper 2011 22 Rekha Sethi Anantapur Presentation Tamilnadu Awarded Best Paper 23 Microbiology Agricultural University, 2011 Presentation Vijayalakshmi P. Coimbatore
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
K.S.G. College of Awarded Second Place 24 Kamalini C. Arts and Science, 2011 for Paper Presentation Coimbatore Microbiology Awarded Third Place for 2011 25 Research Retreat Vijayalakshmi P. Paper Presentation Physics Awarded First Place for 26. Research Retreat 2011 Asha Rajiv Paper Presentation Chemistry - Parvathi, Pavithra, 27 Shreyas St.Joseph’s College 1st & 2nd Prizes 2011 Rutwik , Shruthi, Kini BMS College for Lecture competition - 28 Chemistry - Arpitha 2011 Women 3rd Prize BMS College for 2011 29 Chemistry - Akshaya, Kusuma Salt analysis - 2nd Prize Women Chemistry - Lecture Competition - 30 NMKRV College 2011 Ashwini V M 1st Prize Lecture Competition - 31 Chemistry - Arpitha S NMKRV College 2011 3rd Prize Biotechnology Acharya Inst. Of 32 2nd Best Poster 2012 Prashanthi. K Technology) Life sciences 1st Prize, poster 33 BHU 2012 Anitha et al presentation Microbiology 1st Rank, MSc, Jain 34 1st Rank, gold medal 2012 Apoorva Prabhu University Department of Biotechnology, Awarded BEST ORAL 2012 Microbiology Sridevi Institute of PRESENTATION 35 Rekha Sethi Engineering and
Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka Mount Carmel 36 BID- Pranav CUL-AH! cultural fest 2012 College BID Nandita Iyengar, Khatija Pidilite Award for Best 37 Ruman, Sri Raksha Singeri, Pidilite company Designers Chaitali Jain Participated & identified asteroids in International 38 Physics - Adarsh A & Sharath K (IASC) Asteroid search project 2012 and contributed to the scientific data 39 Life Sciences - Kashyap NOVOZYMES Debate 2012
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
Life Sciences - Archana, Niveditha, 40 St. Joseph’s College Poster Making 2012 Minal Microbiology Biologist Forum of 41 2nd Best poster 2013 Bhargavi Sharma India, Chennai 1st Rank, MSc, Jain 42 Vedashree 1st Rank, gold medal University 2013 Dept. of Biosciences, Biotechnology Awarded BEST PAPER 43 Brindavan College, Anitha PRESENTATION Bangalore 2013 • All India National Fencing Championship • All India Inter 2013 University Fencing 44 Sports - Aloknand.R Championship • (Silver and Bronze 2013 Medal) • 6th All India Inter University Fencing Championship Physics- Adarsh A, Anupama National center for Radio astronomy Winter 45 Radio Astrophysics 2013 school (NCFR) of TIFR, Pune Best Paper Award National Level “Her curve to activate Graduate Conference 46 Arts- Ms Priyanka MB his mesocortical 2013 held by NMKRV dopamine limbic College pathway” Life Sciences - Shreyas, Pramodh, 47 Christ University Quiz 2013 Priyanka Life Sciences - Shreyas, Praveen, 48 Christ University Pictionary & Collage 2013 Simran Life Sciences - Nitish, Javed, 49 Christ University Quiz 2013 Preethi, Noorsakina Physics - Sowrabh, Rishov 50 St. Josephs College Quiz-1st Prize 2013 Mukherjee Physics - Sowrabh, Rishov 51 Christ University Quiz- 2nd Prize 2013 Mukherjee Utkarsh Srivastava, Physics - Sowrabh 52 Christ University Debate-2nd Prize 2013 Utkarsh Srivastava
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
• First place in State Level Drama Competition • “Bharatyatra Kendra” Greeshma - BA (III sem) • First place at Suraksh Das- BCA (V sem) University fest “Ondu Satish B - BA (V sem) Bogaseya Neeru”, 2012-2013 Sneha Venkatachalapathy - BSc St.Joseph’s College won first place at ( I sem) Bharathyatra Kendra. 53 Manjushree – BSc (I sem) • Best actor – Suraksh Amitha Vasista - BSc (I sem) Bangalore University Das Sristy Agrawal – BSc (III sem) • Best actor in 2013 supporting role - Satish B • Best actress –Sneha • Venkatachalapathy • Jury Award - Manjushree Chemistry- Suma. Soundarya, Quiz Competition-2nd 54 St. Joseph’s College 2013 Shreyas Pooja Prize • 7+ Nationals in sport 2009 Fencing in both Junior and Seniors • 24th Senior National Fencing 2013 Championship at Jammu, J&K 2013 • All India Inter Sports - Nishreyas 55 University fencing championships. 2014 • Winners in 6th All India Inter University Fencing Championship as 1st Runner -Up by bagging 4 medals at Punjabi University, Patiala.
• Spicmacay and • Shiek Chinna 2013 Doordarshan Moulana Yuva Apporva Krishna 56 • Karnataka Fine Puraskar 2014 BBA Arts Council • Kalavanta Award • All India Radio • 1st prize 2012 100 Awards at State 57 Sports - Dharvya and National Level
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
58 Vrinda Mohta Bioneers 2014 at JU 2nd best poster award 2014 1st Rank, MSc, Jain 59 Bharadwaj 1st Rank, gold medal 2014 University Bioblooms -2014 M.S.Ramaiah College Bhavya J Best Poster 60 of Arts, Science and 2014 Dept. of Biochemistry presentation Commerce award Greeshma - BA (III sem) Suraksh Das- BCA (V sem) Satish B - BA (V sem) Sneha Venkatachalapathy - BSc St.Joseph’s College 2nd place in Drama 61 2014 (I sem) of Commerce Competition Manjushree – BSc (I sem) Amitha Vasista– BSc (I sem) Sristy Agrawal – BSc (III sem) Radio Astronomy Pulsar Observatory for 62 Physics- Adarsh A, Anupama center, Ooty, Tamil 2014 students Nadu Electronics- Anupama, Rishov, Overall Trophy- 63 Sowrabh Vijaya College 2014 CHARGE-14 Utkarsh, Adarsh, Tarun Raj Bharath Swaminathan Mercedes Benz Young 64 Mercedes Benz 2014 BBA Star Driver 65 Commerce IIMB Recognition 2013-14 Grey Sells- Regional 66 Commerce CIMA level Winners 2013-14 Qualified for National 67 Commerce GBC 2014 level Competition The IACT Ms.Sangita Gupta, Doctoral 2015 68 International Best Paper Award Student of Jain University Conference, Dubai The Innovative Additive Raghavendra S, Anmol Runners-up in “Best 69 Manufacturing 3D 2015 Dhandhania and Pratik M Yerane Verbal Presentation” (IAM3D) Challenge held in Boston, USA Selected for 'Aircel- Aircel and Harvard Harvard Campus -to- 70 Commerce 2015 Publishing Corporate Certification' Program Won the Miss Vaishanavi V. Sharma 71 Bengaluru 2016 Beauty 2016 Commerce Pageant
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S. Name of agency Name of Award / Name and Department Year No giving the award recognition
Sheetal Kesari Won Title in Miss 72 2016 Commerce Elegance Trishala Srinivas Won Title in Miss 73 2016 Commerce Beautiful Selected among Ananthu Unnithan and Ronil Jain 74 Dell the Top Five in 2016 Commerce Campassador Program Winner of StockMIND Haroon Faisal N Stock MIND 75 Season 4 – College 2016 Commerce Season 4 Round Conferred with Cpl Rishabh Kumar, CdtRanvir The Ministry of Commendations from 76 Singh, Cdt Vyshak A M, Cdt R 2016 Defence, India. the Deputy Director Roopesh General Jain University Basketball Men & Won the NBA JAM 77 Jabong 2015 Women teams 2014 Second Place in 10th Universal Martial Arts 78 Waghmare Aniket Engineering All India Kumite Open 2015 Trust Championship-2015 Gold Medal in Shot put event at the 76th All Alfin V P Punjabi University, India Inter University 79 2016 Commerce Patiala Athletics (Men & Women) Championship 2015-16 Won in the Final of the South Zone inter- 80 Jain University Cricket Team Saveetha University 2016 University Cricket Championship State Shooting Meghana Sajjanar Championship, held 1 Gold and Silver 81 2016 Commerce at SAI Campus, Medals Bangalore Won the Season 1 of the show, Action Star Ms.Madhu Kesarkar 82 Suvarna Channel and also won weekly 2016 Commerce challenges more than twice in the same Sidharth Raj Winner of Krazy Bee 83 Yeahmobi 2016 Commerce Industrial Trip to China
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Won in the Quiz Show Akash K Singh and Chondamma Doordarshan 84 named “Prashan 2016 Commerce Chandana Manch”
The Runners up in the 85 Mr. Manojavam Management Radio City 91.1 Super Singing, Season 2016 8 Competition
Bishop's Cottons Students of School of Commerce 86 Women's College Won in 15 events 2016 Studies Fest - DISHA 2016
Nikhil Sanjeev 2nd Runner up for the 87 Bangalore Times 2016 Commerce Oppo Fresh Face Event
Selected for Global Swetha Venkat and Manali Sunil Global Volunteer of Citizen Program Project 88 Desai AIESEC Colombo 2016 FORTE in Central Arts Central Colombo
South Zone Shooting Mohammad Ajmal Won Silver Medal in 89 Championship 2016, 2016 Commerce 50m Free Pistol Event held at Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Won 2nd Runner Up Position in "Voice for Novozymes a BT" and also a cash Ms.Shruthi P Gangakhed 90 Biotechnology prize of Rs.10,000/- 2016 Biotechnology Company and one month Internship programme at Novozymes
5.3.3 Does the University conduct special drives / campaigns for students to promote heritage consciousness?
Monument preservation camp of NSS: Hampi, Badami in the past four years, Every year the NSS unit conducts cleaned the heritage site and helped special drive to promote heritage in reconstruction of some of the consciousness. They have visited dilapidated structure. Given below is an Rangasthala, Devrayanadurga, example:
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Programme Monument Preservation Camp Venue Rangasthala Date 7th March 2010 No. Of Volunteers 50 Duration 1 day
Visit to the Ranganathanathaswamy Temple at Rangastala near Chikkaballapur which is 600 years old and conducted a one day monument preservation camp by cleaning the area in and around the temple and the faculty gave a brief explanation about Indian architecture.
How does the University involve and encourage its students to 5.3.4 publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four academic sessions.
Yes, the University encourages the • Pulse (Physics) students to publish materials like • Disha (Mathematics) catalogues, wall magazines, college magazines. • Wall Magazine (Arts) The University has a quarterly journal • Transient (Electronics) “Aventure” which showcases the • Atom (Basic Sciences) achievements of faculty & students • Sparni – e magazine across the constituents. (Aerospace) The details of other magazines and • Samvardhinee (Sanskrit) journals brought out by individual departments are as are as follows: • Reflections (English) • Jeevamshu (PG Science) • E – Studio (Animation) • Thinklet (Research) • Aabhaas (Hindi)
Does the University have a Student Council or any other similar 5.3.5 body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding.
There is no formal student council. All the students are involved in all the activities of the University either directly or indirectly. However, each class has a class representative who addresses the students’ issues and reports to the concerned authorities.
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5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.
Student representatives are inducted RESEARCH: on rotation basis in various academic As a part of the research committee and administrative bodies. They members, the students and scholars represent the student community present the collective requirements in research committee, curriculum and expectations of their peers to the design and development committee, concerned authorities. They are also IQAC, Cultural Committees, Grievance represented on the editorial boards of Redressal Cell, Equal Opportunities University newsletters and magazines. Cell, Women’s Cell , Counselling Unit, Anti-sexual Harassment Cell and other ADMINISTRATION important bodies of the University. The students are actively involved in co- ACADEMICS curricular and extracurricular activities as organisers. They take leadership They participate in deliberation on roles in the conducting various cultural curriculum design and development fests, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and give their inputs on making the conferences and guest lectures. They curriculum globally competent to also play a significant role in formulating enhance employability. policies of various committees by presenting concerns of the students.
OBSERVATIONS OF PEER TEAM:
Student Progression • The mapping is reflected in the end results of semester examinations • No mechanisms for mapping of students performance. • Mentor- Mentee system is very rigorous and regular. COMPLIANCES: • Progression records are maintained Student Progression in the respective schools. • There is a well-structured • Results are posted on website mechanism for mapping of students performance • SMS are sent to the parents informing about their performance • Every student is monitored by class teacher and the head of the • Parent-teacher meeting is department. conducted in each semester to appraise the performance of their • Regular and periodical wards. assessments of the students are made to track their performance.
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6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP
6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the University
VISION “Nation building through excellence in Quality Education, Research and Entrepreneurial Development.”
MISSION of entrepreneurs who will be • To provide quality education, instrumental in fuelling economic creating human assets and growth. intellectual capital. • To create able leaders, managers • To enhance research and and technocrats. development in different disciplines. • To foster an ethical environment in which both the spirit and skill will • To develop a new generation thrive based on human values.
6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the institution’s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?
All the attributes mentioned in the Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, vision and mission are reflected in Management, and Engineering different programmes of the University ultimately to raise the standard like academics, sports, research and of education in the country with extension activities. The thrust of a view to train human resources the University is to deliver education for growth and development in in consonance with modern trends, the country. Innovation, Research efficient and innovative curriculum, and Development is a continuous scientific methodology and latest process in the organization where techniques. The institutions have emphasis is being laid on enhancing strived to be Centers of Excellence and developing the skills of students in the Basic Sciences, Advanced and exposing them to emerging
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development in their respective fields. and seminars both at national and The faculty members are into research international levels to enrich the and academic development activities research programmes in the emerging and organize and attend workshop areas.
How is the leadership involved 6.1.3 * in ensuring the organization’s management system development, implementation and continuous improvement?
The management system of the facilitated through: University has been developed along • Annual Academic audit the following lines: • Performance based appraisal The Board of Management, the system Planning & Monitoring Board, the Academic Council and the Finance • Quality enhancement measures Committee are the decision making • Student feedback bodies of the University. They have • Periodic revision of curricula the overall responsibility for the smooth and efficient functioning of the • Introduction of innovative University. programmes The continuous improvement in • Suggestions put forth during academic and administrative matters is council meetings
* in interacting with its stakeholders?
The vision and the objectives of the values of the University through University are transmitted to the informational brochures and stakeholders in various ways. Faculty handbooks which are prepared of the University, learners in the in consultation with the senior University, parents and guardians of officials. the learners, prospective employers • The Center Heads of the and the wider society are all sensitized constituent units act as to these objectives. Liaison officers between the • The leadership of the University management, students and staff. is actively involved in orientation • The parents are free to meet programmes. Learners who them to discuss the progress enter the portals of the University or issues of their wards. All and their parents are exposed student grievances are effectively to the objectives and the core addressed.
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• Formal and informal meetings of Alumni meetings with the the center heads with the students management • The decision making bodies take • The management and into account student feedback senior officials play a key while formulating policies role in organising seminars, workshops and other events.
* in reinforcing a culture of excellence?
• Support and encouragement programmes in emerging for faculty to upgrade their areas qualifications • Entering into research • Emphasising on faculty collaborations/ funding from development programmes industry and R&D institutions • Establishing research centers. Six • Thrust on sports and such centers have been already extramural activities established. • Maintaining a strong focus • Encouraging projects in emerging on Entrepreneurship and areas getting involved directly in the mentorship programmes for • Facilitating introduction of new entrepreneurs
* in identifying organizational needs and striving to fulfill them?
• Improving infrastructure Learning (TEL) requirements as per the needs • MoUs with national/ • Facilitating digital transformations international organizations and such as the Technology Enhanced universities
6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a year? If so, state the reasons.
No. All the vacancies are filled as and when they arise.
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Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory 6.1.5 bodies are filled and meetings conducted regularly?
Yes.
The University ensures that the positions of various statutory bodies are filled. Meetings of various statutory bodies are conducted regularly. Meetings are conducted as per the UGC regulations and all the statutory bodies are in place. External experts from industry and academia are drawn for expert inputs. Till now 17 Board of Managements Meetings, 16 Planning and Monitoring Board Meetings, 22 Academic Council Meetings, 20 Finance Committee Meetings, 53 Standing Committee Meetings have been held.
Academic Council Meeting in Progress
Does the University promote a culture of participative management? 6.1.6 If yes, indicate the levels of participative management.
Yes. the bottom up approach. The faculty members give their suggestions There is a culture of participative and to the HoDs who in turn deliberate proactive management in all these with the Deans of Faculties. The statutory bodies as mandated by Deans place all these suggestions UGC. Participative management can in the periodical meetings of the be seen in academic, administrative Deans’ Council for necessary and research activities. There is an implementation. inverted pyramid model which adapts
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6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the University to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to them to become autonomous.
Not Applicable
6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?
Not Applicable
6.1.9 How does the University groom leadership at various levels? Give details.
Potential leaders are identified The University allocates mentors and trained to develop innovation to such faculty/staff identified for competence and managerial leadership positions. The mentors competence. Talents are recognised coach their mentees and provide and trained in time management. The them with guidance and support institution believes in grooming leaders when they assume leadership through identifying, developing and positions. Another method used retaining talented employees. Talents by the University is to identify the are recognised through skill analysis, training needs and nominate faculty/ redeployment and mentoring. staff identified as potential leaders for training programmes.
6.1.10 Has the University evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give details.
Yes. of theses through Inflibnet in Shodhaganga and maintaining the The University has evolved a M.Phil and Ph.D theses hard copies knowledge management strategy in the library. The University has also through the research and development maintained an informative website wing, research and consultancy, which is updated as and when dissemination of information through required. During the research retreat, proper channel, library and e-learning faculty members are encouraged to facilities, e-resources, uploading share best practices and learning.
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How are the following values reflected in the functioning of the 6.1.11 University?
• Contributing to national development • Fostering global competencies among students • Promoting the use of technology • Inculcating a sound value system among students • Quest for excellence
The academic and other activities development, fostering global of University is framed keeping in competencies and inculcating a mind the core values of national sound value system coupled with the promotion of use of technology.
What percentage of programmes offered by the University follow:
1. Contributing To National able to attract and retain international Development:- students providing a multi-cultural environment on campus. Our The University through its knowledge students acquire the necessary dissemination is producing required skills to be relevant in any part of the manpower in various areas, is involved globe. in capacity building, carrying on projects of national and international 3. Promoting the Use of importance and has signed MOUs Technology:- with Universities, Industries and • The University has a Center for Research organisations. The University Virtual Learning and Innovation has dedicated bodies to promote engaged in promoting digital entrepreneurship and an incubation learning through programmes cell to assist start-ups. such as Technology Enhanced 2. Fostering Global Competencies Learning (TEL). Among Students:- • Use of technology and visual The University is fostering global aids in teaching learning. competencies through the • The Wi-Fi enabled campus to Postgraduate and Undergraduate facilitate blended learning courses in innovative and emerging areas which influence the world at • Research and consultancy in large. The research at the University advanced technologies caters to both local and global • Programmes such as Bachelor requirements. The University has been of Science with Computer
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Science as core subject, Bachelor values. of Computer Application, Master 5. Quest for Excellence:- of Computer Application, Master of Information Technology with The University strives to achieve electives in emerging areas in excellence in academics, research, these domains. and allied activities. Ongoing research is innovative and of • Compulsory paper on computer societal, national and global fundamentals for students relevance. The teaching –learning pursuing courses like B.A, B.Sc activities reflect new pedagogies to and B.Com. ensure quality education. • Research based programmes Excellence is reflected in sports in Aerospace Engineering and at the University. The sports Technology and Emerging department has produced many technologies to promote new Olympians and sportspersons technologies and research in of international repute who have various domains of engineering brought great laurel to not just the 4. Inculcating a Value System University but also to the nation. among the Students:- Excellence has also been achieved in fostering entrepreneurship Addressing the need to equip through academic programmes and students with requisite knowledge activities of the Chenraj Roychand and skills to strengthen their mental Centre for Entrepreneurship which and psychological faculties , a course has incubated more than 40 titled “Mind Management and Human companies and produced several Values” has been introduced to entrepreneurs. The University’s the students of Jain University. The pursuit of excellence is reflected by initiative behind conducting this course the following recognitions:- is to create an individual, who is, 9 Ranked 22nd among the top • Intellectually alert (through Mind 50 Universities in India in the Management and Human Values India Today Nielson Survey, modules) June 2012 • Morally upright (through Short, 9 Ranked 17th among the top 50 Silent, Educational and theme Universities in India in the India based films) Today Nielson Survey, June • Physically strong (through 2013 Outbound Learning Programmes) 9 Ranked 21st among the top 45 Also, interactive sessions are Universities in India in the India conducted to enable the students to Today Nielson Survey, June learn life-skills and to create awareness 2014 about our national history, culture, 9 Ranked 20th among the Top 50 social responsibilities and human
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Universities in India, 5th among Course Curriculum, Conduct of the top private universities in the Examinations, Management of India Today Nielson Survey, July Evaluation process, Award of 2015. Degree Certificates, Management of Programme delivery at 9 Awarded 4 stars out of 5 by ICare Ratings, KSURF, an initiative of the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and KHSEC, Govt. of Karnataka. M.Phil / Ph.D / other Research Programmes at constituent Awarded ISO 9001:2008 Schools and Research Centers as Certification by TÜV Rheinland per UGC regulations” • Jain University has been Jain University is a member of awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification by | The Association of Indian TÜV Rheinland. The scope of Universities (AIU), and, the ISO Certification includes | The Association of Universities of “Design and Development of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP).
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STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND 6.2 DEPLOYMENT
6.2.1 Does the University have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what aspects are considered in the development of policies and strategies?
* Vision and mission
Yes . The strategic plan comprises the following six verticals which guide the The University has a perspective plan University to be : for development. It is prepared once in 5 years incorporating the suggestions • an academic innovation driven of the think tank in a phased manner. University. A perspective plan was prepared for • committed to research and the period between 2010-15 and innovations another plan has been prepared for • driven by shared social and the period between 2016-20. The economic goals having an impact University has formulated Vision on the society. 2020 building on the strategic plans • fostering Entrepreneurship developed in 2010 which helps in achieving sustained growth, greater • committed to environmental resource mobilization and their sustainability. effective utilization. • engaged with diverse communities.
* Teaching and learning
The University has made conscious the Academic Council or Standing efforts to strengthen all faculties Committee matters connected with / disciplines after conferment of examinations in its respective subject Deemed-to-be-University status by and addresses them on any matters introducing several PG and Doctoral related to improvement in the courses programmes most of which are of studies therein. The Academic in innovative and emerging areas. Council is responsible for preserving The Board of Studies of respective the quality of all the academic activities departments recommends detailed undertaken by the University. Specifics courses of study and curriculum for include safeguarding the standards of different levels for their respective teaching, learning, research and all the disciplines. When required the Board related activities. These bodies plan in of Studies brings to the notice of depth for :
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• Changing curriculum make students globally competitive • Improving infrastructural facilities • Introduction of innovative for quality teaching. programmes. • Strengthening curricula so as to
* Research and development
The Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. in cutting edge and frontier research programmes of the University caters to activities of national importance. The the global standards. The University consultancy projects of the University has created research centers involved lay thrust and emphasis on national development. * Community engagement
The University’s Community Radio community development, eco station called – RADIO ACTIVE CR awareness, leadership – training 90.4 MHz, is a platform for different camps, inculcation of human values, communities to converge/unite, share voluntary blood donation camps, ideas, encourage creative expressions, Gandhi Jayanti, HIV / Aids awareness raise issues (civic and social rights), programmes, monuments preservation promote local talent, foster local camp, adolescent behaviour traditions and sensitize the people and survey, mega eye camp, youth policy makers on issues of importance. week celebrations, Sadhbhavana Sammelana and the like. Radio Active is committed to: The Rotaract Club of the University • Ensuring access to and is also involved in community service, encouraging participation in the professional service, international medium of community radio service and club service. They are • Widening community’s also involved in creating awareness involvement in broadcasting. on environment through tree • Promoting and popularizing Indian plantation drives, fostering national heritage, art and culture integrity through Independence Day • Sharing skills, knowledge and celebrations, create awareness on insights social issues through anti- tobacco • Networking with organizations drives, anti-drug abuse drives etc. and groups towards a common The club has also joined hands with purpose Janagraha, an NGO and the parent • Engaging in community driven Rotary organization and has been self-sustaining projects. involved in polio vaccination camps, blood donation camps and other The NSS Wing of the University community development programmes. is involved in various activities for
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* Human resource planning and development Faculty members are recruited in keeping with the HR policy of the University in the event of vacancies. * Industry interaction The University has MOUs with industries for research and consultancy. We have about 70 industry associations and more than 20 certifications. The industry peers are consulted before updating the curriculum. * Internationalisation Jain University has entered into collaborations with various international organisations and industries for research, consultancy and formulation of curriculum which are suitable for global standards. We have attracted internationals students from more than 40 countries creating a global culture on our campuses.
6.2.2 Describe the University’s internal organizational structure and decision making processes and their effectiveness.
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Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How 6.2.3 is it designed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Yes. These documents are scrutinized by the respective departments The institution has very effective once in 15 days and made available coordination and monitoring for the center head at the end of mechanisms. each month. The templates serve a. Internal Quality Assurance as a document of transparency Cell (IQAC): The Internal Quality and accountability of the teaching Assurance Cell (IQAC) takes learning process. Periodic meetings care of all quality measures to be are held at the department and implemented in the University. unit levels to ensure the progress All the quality initiatives of the of teaching learning. The AMC University are routed through the oversees the academic activities IQAC. The Quality Circle of the and new academic initiatives in the University identifies the areas that University. need improvement, formulates and implements suggestions c. Research Development Cell in consultation with various (RDC): The Research Development stakeholders. Cell of the University is chaired by the Pro Vice Chancellor Research b. Academic Monitoring Cell and has all the Head of the Centers (AMC): The University has an for Research and Deans of Faculty Academic Monitoring Cell chaired as members. External experts from by the Director, Academics & different domains are also members Planning. The Cell oversees all of the RDC. In each faculty, a the academic programmes at the Research Development Unit has University and coordinates with been created which oversees the Deans and Center Heads. research activities within the faculty. Every unit prepares an academic Approval of research projects is done calendar in consultation with the by the RDC. The RDC also oversees center head well in advance. the Ph.D. and M.Phil programmes of Accordingly classes are planned the University. and time table is constituted. d. Academic Resource Group: It Faculty members are expected takes care of the student placement, to record their day to day work training for placement activities, in the form of templates which internships and summer jobs for the comprise of lesson plans, course students. They also take care of the content, lecture delivery document add-on courses which enrich the and lecture summary document. main curriculum of the University.
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The group is mainly involved in are conducted by the Vice bridging the gap between the Chancellor to review the industry and the academia. administrative and academic process and their respective e. Center wise review meetings compliances.
6.2.4 Does the University encourage its academic departments to function independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?
Yes. head of the department in consultation with the center heads. Accountability The University encourages the is ensured in syllabus completion, departments to function independently teaching learning process, evaluation and autonomously as per the stipulated methods, conduct of co-curricular guidelines. The day to day functioning activities and extra-curricular activities. of the departments is monitored by the
6.2.5 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on these issues? So far there have been no instances of court cases.
6.2.6 How does the University 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 University has formal mechanism recorded and maintained. Ragging to solve the grievances at all levels. is strictly prohibited and there are The Dean, Students Welfare takes no instances of ragging reported till care of all the students’ grievances. date. The faculty grievances are duly There are faculty members who are addressed by the Center heads. The in charge of student grievances in grievances of the other concerned each of the Schools. They solve the stakeholders are also addressed student grievances in consultation by the respective authorities. This with the Dean (Student Welfare) has helped in creating a better and Center Heads. The same is stakeholder relationship.
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Does the University have a mechanism for analyzing student 6.2.7 feedback on institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?
Yes, the IQAC of the University end of the semester. The feedbacks regularly collects feedback from all the are analysed and necessary action graduating students on the aspects undertaken wherever necessary. related to the curriculum, teaching- Analysis of student’s feedback has learning, infrastructure, research and helped in initiating several improvement innovation and support services at the measures.
Does the University conduct performance audit of the various 6.2.8 departments?
Yes. The Director (Academics and functioning of the constituent units and Planning) of the University conducts research centers. Besides this the IQAC regular Administrative and Academic also conducts academic audit every audit to review the performance and year as per the ISO audit regulations.
What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify 6.2.9 the developmental needs of its affiliated institutions?
Not Applicable
Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council 6.2.10 (CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions and achievements.
Not Applicable
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6.3 FACULTY EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES
6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff?
The professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff are ensured through the following:- • Regualr faculty development programmes • Motivation to upgrade qualification. 50% of fee concession is given to the faculty registering for M.Phil/Ph.D. • Faculty members are sponsored to attend national/international workshops. • Encouragement to take up minor and major research projects • Recognition and incentives for publications in indexed journals • Performance Based Appraisal System Steps involved for Professional development of non- teaching staff:
• Computer awareness training programmes • Skill development programmes • Communication skills training programmes • Performance based appraisal system
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the University? List the important decisions.
The University has a self- appraisal system for the academic staff to identify the areas of concern as per the UGC guidelines. This is titled ‘PBAS’ or ‘Performance Based Appraisal System’. It has been devised keeping in mind various factors like: i. Teaching hours of the faculty. ii. Knowledge upgradation. iii. Research oriented activities. iv. Organization of development activities.
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v. Attending seminars, workshops and conferences. vi. Paper presentations and research publications. vii. Research guidance. viii. Shouldering additional responsibilities. ix. Participating in community development. The procedure for the review of PBAS is as follows: a. The appraisee is expected to fill the scores in the required format. b. The appraiser (i.e. HOD) for faculty members gives his/her scores. c. Finally, the Center Head scrutinizes the same and routes the suggestions made by the expert committee through IQAC. d. The Pro Vice Chancellor of Quality Initiative analyses the appraisal. e. Based on the observations and the requirements, faculty development programmes and other training programmes are arranged for the faculty members. Career progression and faculty recognition is based on these appraisal systems. The appraisal is done twice a year, i.e. at the end of each semester.
What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non- 6.3.3 teaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details.
• Employees Provident Fund for all employees • Rs. 50,000 plus Rs. 100,000 accidental insurance • Free school education for children of staff members of the University • Subsidized education at college level for children of staff members • Free transportation for staff members of Jain Global Campus • Group medical insurance for all faculty members upto a sum of 5 lakhs and non-teaching 2 lakhs. • Encouraging faculty to pursue higher education M.Phil/Ph.D – incentives in the form of 1 increment for M.Phil and • 2 increments for Ph.D • 50% fee concession for faculty pursing M.Phil. / Ph.D. • Grant of registration fee for conferences/ workshops
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• Subsidized lunch for faculty and staff at the Global Campus • Housing facility for select faculty and staff in global campus (with free LPG/ phone/ internet connections). • Recreation for staff members 70% of the staff members have benefitted from these schemes.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?
The University believes in recruiting and publish papers. They are also and retaining highly qualified faculty. encouraged to go as resource persons Care and caution is taken to choose to other institutions and the financial the domain experts who have made an expenditures incurred are taken care impact in their respective fields. They of by the University. A number of are given facilities to conduct research eminent faculty are associated with the University.
6.3.5 Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes, mention a few salient findings.
There is no formal mechanism for conferred by the government and gender audit. However, the University other legal statutory bodies. The organises gender sensitisation University has conducted such programme for the women employees programmes every academic year. and girl students to make them aware Response detailed in 6.3.6. of the various privileges and rights
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Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes 6.3.6 for its faculty?
Yes, the Women’s Cell of the University conducts relevant programmes regularly.
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What is the impact of the University’s Academic Staff College 6.3.7 Programmes in enhancing the competencies of the University faculty?
Staff training programmes are Impact of the programmes: conducted by University’s Academic • The faculty members have realized Staff College. It is involved in the importance of keeping pace organising regular faculty development with the changing trends in programmes. Separate programmes their domains and have started are organised for freshers and attending more number of experienced faculty members. The conferences / seminars / symposia faculty development programmes are based on depth of knowledge, • Classroom performance of faculty classroom performance, improving members has seen remarkable research aptitude and involvement in improvement extension activities. • There has been an increase in the
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number of faculty members who involved in extension activities completed their PhD and also a like NCC, NSS, Rotaract and good number of faculty members Corporate Social Responsibility have registered for PhD / M.Phil. initiatives. • Most of the faculty members are 6.4 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient use of financial resources? The institution is self-financed and a budget with respect to infrastructure therefore,all courses run by the and learning resources. The budget University are self-financed. The is well planned and all the finance University is run by Jain University related activities go on according to Trust. The institution is self-sufficient in this planned budget. terms of operational budget. It allocates
6.4.2 Does the University have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details. • The Finance Committee monitors out of which one is a Trust the financial performance of Jain Nominee, two are the nominees University. It oversees the flow of the Board of Management and of funds and develops a budget one is the Member Secretary. for the University. The audited • The accounts of the University statements of account of the are regularly audited. Statutory University also come under its external audit is conducted by purview. The Finance Committee is professional auditor and chartered headed by the Vice Chancellor and accountants at the end of the comprises four other members, financial year.
6.4.3 Are the institution’s accounts audited regularly? Have there been any major audit objections, if so, how were they addressed?
The accounts of the University are regularly audited. All the Financial transaction of the University is audited by the designated auditor, Mr. Sanjay Thayal. Every year both internal and external audit is carried out. To the best of knowledge there has been no major audit objection.
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Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic 6.4.4 and administrative activities of the last four years.
Details in Annexure3
Narrate the efforts taken by the University for resource 6.4.5 mobilization. The University is a self-financed organisation. The main source of income is the tuition fees collected from the students. Deficit is compensated by Jain University Trust. Revenue utilization by consultancy and research project grants,sponsored projects also help in resource mobilisation.
Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund? 6.4.6 If yes, give details.
Corpus fund is created (Details attached in Annexure4)
INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM 6.5
Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give details 6.5.1
Yes. • Administrative and Academic Audit (AAA) is conducted • The IQAC of the University has every year under the guidance devised appropriate methodology of Director (Academics and to facilitate continuous quality Planning). It helps in monitoring assessment through student the attendance, results of the feedback, performance appraisal, students as well as in improving grievance redressal system and the qualification and publications internal audit of the constituent by the faculty. This audit helps units. These help in assessing to obtain information about the and improving the performance of functioning of the constituent faculty and students and to have a units as well as is an appropriate pragmatic view about the academic methodology to facilitate quality standards of the University. assessment.
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6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have been taken by the University to improve teaching, learning and evaluation?
The academic audit committee specific to each unit. Appointment makes recommendations after the of faculty members are made completion of the process of audit. based on these recommendations. Recommendations are made for Improvement is made in the improvement in teaching, learning procurement of lab equipment, and evaluation based on observations lab facilities and up graduation of qualification. 6.5.3 Is there a central body within the University to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?
The IQAC is a central body within the with the faculty members, the Center University constituted as per NAAC head discusses the ways and means guidelines. It includes Vice Chancellor of improving the teaching-learning as chairperson, senior administrators, process. The IQAC also asks the deans, directors, senior faculty members, departments to submit the Calendar management representatives, industry of events, strategic plans, budget experts, eminent academicians, student and best practices every academic representatives, parents and non- session. All these measures help teaching staff as its members. The in the appropriate planning of the IQAC continuously reviews the teaching teaching-learning processes.The learning process. The teaching learning IQAC of the University provides process is also monitored on day to guidance and support to undertake day basis by the concerned heads of all quality initiatives. During the review the departments. The methodology, period from 2009-2016, the IQAC classroom performance and its relevance has processed a total of16,810 are recorded through student feedback. student feedback forms. The average The points of weakness are discussed rating of teachers range from a by Center heads. On a one to one basis minimum of 4 to a maximum of 7.
6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes?
The IQAC includes senior faculty members, distinguished educationists and representatives of local management and stakeholders. It has undertaken the following activities:
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(i) Students’ feedback of the courses and the evaluation of teachers of the University departments is done using a twelve point scale on the parameters- course content, teaching-learning process and evaluation process. (ii) Self-Appraisal Form from faculty members. (iii) Academic Audit of the departments. (iv) Performance based appraisal of the faculty members twice in an academic session (v) Documents all the information and prepares AQAR every academic session (vi) The strategic plan booklet and annual best practices book are prepared by the IQAC These initiatives have helped in reorienting the curricula towards skill and capacity building to link them with entrepreneurship development and employability
How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the 6.5.5 statutory authorities of the University for Implementation?
All the initiatives of the IQAC are qualification and to increase the placed before the University authorities number of publications in reputed for due approval. The initiatives are journals. Subject to the nature of mostly about the implementation of initiative and subsequent decisions, new courses, infrastructural facilities, the University statutory authorities motivating the faculty to upgrade the implement them.
Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, 6.5.6 mention any significant contribution made by such members.
The composition of IQAC has some External members have contributed eminent external experts. They are significantly for quality enhancement. respectable personalities in the society Prof. Dwarakadasa- Chairman & and have wide experience in various MD, Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices fields. They attend IQAC strategy Ltd. (KHMD) and Retd. Prof. IISc. meetings and voice their opinions and has been instrumental in initiating give suggestions. They have been and advising to commence a course instrumental in giving constructive on metallurgy. suggestions during departmental presentations. Prof V.K Vora, Former Director, Tata
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Consulting Engineers Ltd., Energy, GoI and Former Senior Adviser, UN, have advised the Dr. G.S.D Babu, Director, M.P. Birla University on strengthening the Institute of Fundamental Research, research initiatives and collaborating Prof Gururaja, Former Advisor for and networking efficiently. Ministry of New and Renewable
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society?
One of the important focus areas for improvisation of the academic of IQAC is to undertake the result performance, it has been found analysis of every discipline after that there is a marked difference in the declaration of the results of the the performance at the entry and term end examination. There has exit level of the students. It has been an incremental increase in the been observed that these students academic performance of students have fared better after joining from disadvantaged sections. As the University in their academic a result of the measures adopted performance.
6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.?
The University’s efforts towards impetus to enhance their functioning. Quality enhancement and sustenance The IQAC with the faculty members of excellence has been through the evaluates the overall performance collective wisdom and decision- of the college and discusses the making process facilitated by the difficulties, short comings faced and Board of Management, Standing remedial steps to be followed for committee, Planning and Monitoring further improvement. Board, Academic Council and The University has formulated definite IQAC of the University. Besides this policies for the review of administrative the performance of the academic and academic departments as under: departments is reviewed annually by a team headed by the Vice Chancellor • Academic and Administrative and senior principal office bearers Audit (AAA) of all the departments. of the University. This audit provides • Surveillance Audit by well-known the departments a feedback on their external agencies TUV Rhineland strengths and weaknesses and the for ISO 9001 : 2008.
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• The IQAC conducts the • At the end of the academic year performance based appraisal of all each department makes a power faculty members. point presentation highlighting the activities and achievements. • Review of the functioning and progress of the research centers of the University.
OBSERVATIONS OF PEER TEAM:- Faculty Empowerment Strategies medical insurance up to a sum of Rs 5 Lakhs • Welfare schemes are not in the line with UGC guidelines/Govt. Rules. 9 Free-school & University education for children of staff Internal Quality Assurance System members • The Duties and Responsibilities of 9 Free transportation for staff IQAC vis-à-vis other academic and members administrative units have not been defined. 9 Fee concession for faculty members pursuing M. Phil / Ph. D COMPLIANCES:- 9 Housing facility for faculty and Faculty Empowerment Strategies staff in School of Engineering & • Welfare Schemes :- technology (with free LPG /Phone Jain University is a self-financed private / Internet connection) deemed University. A good number of 9 Free Internet facility / library in all welfare schemes have been introduced the campuses for the faculty. These include: Internal Quality Assurance System 9 Financial support and leave The IQAC was established in 2009 at for participation in National / the very inception of the University in International Conferences. Grant accordance with norms prescribed of registration fee for conference / by NAAC. The IQAC includes senior workshops faculty members, distinguished 9 As per UGC guidelines, educationists and representatives of increments for completion of Ph.D local management and stake holders. / M.Phil The duties / responsibilities of the 9 Employees Provident Fund and IQAC has been very clearly defined. Gratuity for employees A handbook has been published outlining all the details of the IQAC. 9 Rs. 50,000 life insurance, Rs The activities and functions of the 1,00,000 accident insurance and
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IQAC are directly monitored by the Vice 9 Performance based appraisal of Chancellor. the faculty members twice in an academic session. 9 Students’ feedback of the courses and the evaluation of teachers 9 Documentation of all the of the University departments information to prepare Annual are done. The same practice is Quality Assurance Report every followed for ISO audit also. academic year.
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7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS
7.1.1 Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus?
Yes. used to estimate the footprint. As stated earlier, the exercise includes The University conducts green audit University buildings and hostels based of its campuses. One of the examples on the carbon footprint analysis, use of this is the global campus where the of grid electricity, staff and student School of Engineering and Technology commute and paper consumption is housed. It is an eco- friendly, lush are the primary source of emissions green campus. constituting 55 %, 20 % and 10 % In its endeavor to lead from the front, emission respectively. The green Jain University decided to take a house gas estimation and reporting positive step to understand its own has been done in accordance with the environment through a carbon and guidelines laid down by Confederation water foot print mapping exercise. of Indian Industries (CII) and ISO The same was undertaken for the 14064. School of Engineering and Technology Water Footprint : Only operational by the Center for Emerging water footprint has been taken into Technology (CET). The purpose consideration while calculating water of the exercise was to measure footprint. On the basis of these the carbon footprint of the School findings the University proposes to and its hostel buildings, analyze its carry out the same exercise in other impact and identify the initiatives to constituent units and initiate remedial help reduce this impact. The Green measures to achieve carbon neutrality. House Gas (GHG) protocol was
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus eco-friendly?
1. Energy Conservation:
• Use of energy efficient LEDs for lighting in the campus • Provision of master switch in all the classrooms, to enable to switching off of all ACs/ lights, at the end of class.. 2. Water Harvesting:
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3. Urban Waste Management different kinds of waste, documentaries Programme: were screened on waste management, discussion of FAQ’s on waste The waste management drive was management and disposing sanitary started at the campuses of University waste were conducted. and awareness programmes were conducted for the general public and Some of the special programmes schools. The programme is designed conducted were:-Dastan-e- to sensitize and develop a community Nayandanahalli:-Exploring approach to waste management. It Nayandanahalli as an eco-system is important for the local public to where waste is a resource. comprehend and realize the complexity Hazardous Waste Management is of the world they live in and make carried out regularly with the guidance informed decisions and participate of Radio Active the community radio in the process of environmental station, NCC, NSS and Rotract units. conservation. 4. Check Dam Construction: The Community Radio Service of the The campuses of Jain University do University, Radio Active has organized not require check dam construction. a number of programmes pertaining to urban waste management. 5. Plantation of Saplings: Solid Waste Management is affected Every campus has a pleasing through collection, segregation, recycle ambience with green plants. This not and disposal in a safe manner. only enhances the aesthetics of the campuses but also helps in circulation Awareness programmes were of fresh air. School of Engineering and conducted on collection of food waste, Technology has around 1100 trees. INNOVATIONS 7.2 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which 7.2.1 have created a positive impact on the functioning of the University.
The University has created dedicated Research Centre (BARC). research centers which are involved in They have also developed Fire innovative research activities. Retardant Materials. • Fire Research: • Biomass Stoves: The Fire and Combustion Two new biomass combustion Research Centre has conducted technologies based on ejector research activities in this domain. action and Improved Ejector This has been considered as an Induced Gasification have been achievement by Bhaba Atomic developed at Jain University
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based on ejection concept by the which caters to the needs of Centre for Disaster Mitigation. students with the help of web • Projects on Energy Conservation portal where they can access notes, digital lectures, question Center for Nano and Material banks and assignments at the Sciences, a dedicated research click of a button. Technology center of the University under Enhanced Learning (TEL) the Faculty of Sciences has provides vital resources to taken up projects on sustainable integrate educational and development to meet societal information technologies into demands with respect to energy the academic environment. production, water treatment and It enhances the mobility health issues. and flexibility of the learning Admission: process and enables greater The software “ERP package” responsiveness to the needs of a developed by Jain University new generation of learners. covers the entire spectrum of Innovative Academic Programmes: the University activities right from The University has devised 14 the time the student sends in his UG & 21 PG programmes in application for joining the course emerging and innovative areas till the final degree certificate including PG Diplomas in the is issued. The package covers domains of Engineering and the all the academic activities Technology, basic physical including the placement and the and life sciences, commerce administrative activities. and management, liberal arts Teaching Learning process: and social sciences, sports The University has a Center for psychology, counseling Virtual Learning and Innovation psychology, Entrepreneurial skill and marketing strategies. 7.3 BEST PRACTICES 7.3.1 Give details of best practices which have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the University.
BEST PRACTICE -1 judgmental assessment, comprehension, comparing, Short, Silent Educational and Theme summarizing and interpreting Based films and Documentaries • To enable students to overcome Objectives of the Practice: stage fear and instill the vitality • To develop critical thinking skills of team work such as keen observation, non-
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• To teach students the art of • Long standing impressions on communication / presentation. young minds. • To encourage creative thinking. • Corrections to wrong attitudes and • To help students to learn how to notions. observe, analyze, interpret and • Wiping away Pseudo-modern face various situations in their concepts. everyday life. • Ability to correct mistakes and • To sow the seeds of social change tackle issues in the young minds. A short film titled “Why conserve natural • To teach the students about resources?” was selected to be aired in initiative and leadership qualities Doordarshan Channel on 29th August through group activities. 2015 as a social responsibility initiative. • To teach students how to critically Problems Encountered analyze and present their views • Clearance from government and • To impart skills for discussions and governmental agencies debates • Time consuming process • To develop the value of empathy Resources Required • To create new perspectives on • Finance important social issues • Technical equipment of broadcast quality Actual Practice • Non-commercial artist • Film analysis is as a group activity • Critical viewing of short films BEST PRACTICE 2 • Analysis, co-ordination and crisp • Community Radio Station of Jain presentation University • Observation of characters, RADIO ACTIVE CR 90.4 MHz expression and music • Title of the Practice: Social • Intense focused thinking, team outreach through community spirit and creativity engagement Impact of the Practice: Objective of the practice • Awareness about Indian culture • Engaging the community with and heritage. sustained campaign • Focused thinking, team spirit and • Aiming at enriching the lives of creativity. people • Enhanced observation and • Involving the staff and students of concentration. the University to become a part of • Co-ordination in groups. solutions to issues faced by the • New perspectives on important society social issues.
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Actual practice Impact of the practice • Weathering the Change- planting • Maintaining rich and strong of saplings and distribution of CFL tradition to reach out to the in villages community. • Aashithru- The Disability Show- • Enrichment of the lives of people challenged individuals-issues to varied programmes. faced and provisions available for • Interaction with large section of them. society. • Making the City Cleaner- • Social networking and creation of a strong platform to discussed sensitizing public and intensifying critical issues. the crusade against waste management. • Useful and impact oriented discussion on health, waste • Solid Waste Management- managements environment, collection, segregation, recycle scientific awareness, women and and disposal in a safe manner. children issues, civic and social • Supporting Women issues. Entrepreneurs- training and Problems Encountered exhibition to market their products. • Sensitizing the community • Right to Education- Awareness programme • Creating awareness Resources Required • Universalization of Pension- briefing and bringing unorganized • Interested Faculty & Students sectors together Other Best Practices of the • Training Programme for Scrap University: Dealers • Out Bound Learning Programmes • Single Mothers Network (OBL) • Animal Rights- Stray Pals- • Chenraj Roychand Center for awareness of adoption and animal Entrepreneurship (CRCE) - related issues Incubation of Companies • Community Women Broadcasters • Research Retreat Workshop- voice of women • Skills Training to Students – related issues Creation and Display of short, • Giving Voice to right based issues silent, educational and theme of Sexual Minorities based Films & Documentaries. • Project Axshsya- community • IDEA Contest – IPR, awareness gathering to create awareness on promotion campaign and annual TB with domestic workers competitions to felicitate creative World IPR Day • Utsaha- motivate the children to ideas on . participate in activities
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• Inviting Authors to Interact with • Recognizing Achievers – Students – Writers whose texts A quarterly assessment of are prescribed for students in achievements of faculty and language courses are invited students is done and Awards to dialogue with Students and of Recognition conferred on the Faculty. meritorious achievers. • Skill Development Programme • Jain University Press – The for Doctoral Students – An University Press has published the innovative programme included research work of its faculty for wider as part of Course Work for all Ph. dissemination among the academic D. Students to enhance research, community and general public. professional and life skills. • Aventure Magazine – A flagship • Experiential Learning – As quarterly magazine of the University part of the Master in Psychology that showcase its academic Programme students interview achievements, research outputs and practitioners of alternative healing best practices. and personally experience • Research Dialogue Platform – alternative and holistic healing Think let a monthly newsletter by methods as part of the and for researchers and doctoral programme. students of the University • Development of Case Studies • The University also brings out the – MBA students under the book on Best Practices of the mentorship of faculty develop case various departments every academic studies of incubated companies. year
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Jain University Trust Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account As on 31-03-2015
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287 ANNEXURES -III : INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS
Jain University Trust Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure Account As on 31-03-2014
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297 ANNEXURE -IV Corpus Fund
299 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
300 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
301 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
302 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
303 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
304 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
305 ANNEXURE -IV : CORPUS FUND
306 ANNEXURE -V Statement of Compliance
307 ANNEXURE -V : STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
308 ANNEXURE -VI 50-Point Assessment Indicators
309 ANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
Percentage of courses where major syllabus 100% 1. restructuring was carried out during last 3 years
Semester System in all Temporal Plan in more than 50% of programmes programmes. Choice Based 2. (CBCS) / Semester/Annual) Credit System introduced in all Undergraduate Programmes.
(i) Percentage of teachers with Ph.D qualification 37.4% for General Courses For General Courses 37.4% 3. (ii) Percentage of teachers with PG qualification for
professional courses (For ex. MD / DM for Medicine (ii) 100% and ME / MS for Engineering
4. Student computer ratio 5:1
The number of departments with UGC/SAP/CAS/ 1 FIST at Center for Emerging 5. DST/FIST etc., in University Technology
No. of Post-Doctoral Fellows/Research Associates 21 Research Associates and 1 working D.Litt
6. Locals 17 Locals
Outsiders 04 Outsiders
0.57 7. No. of Ongoing Research Projects per teacher [Refer: Criterion 3: Response in 3.2.3 ]
0.92 No. of completed research projects per teacher 8. (Funded by National / International Agencies [Refer: Criterion 3: Response in 3.2.6 ]
12 Coordinated / Collaborative projects (National and 9. International) [Refer: Criterion 3: Response in 3.2.4 ]
310 ANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
190 National recognitions for faculty for Teaching/ (Refer p.g No 8 of Executive Research/Consultancy/Extension (by reputed/ 10. Summary and Page 75 of SSR recognized bodies) Part I & Evaluative Reports Q. 26 & 29. of SSR Part II
Granted: 04 ; Filed -27 No. of Patents (last 5 years) 11. [Refer: Criterion 3: Response in 3.2.2 ]
Ph . D - 0.54 Output of M.Phil and Ph.D per faculty 12. M. Phil - 1.25 M. Tech - 2.55
13. Revenue generated from consultancy per year 389.58 Lakhs
Number of MoUs with International recognized 14. 39 bodies
21.83 Publications per faculty 2860 Total number of Publications of the University 52.03 15. Percentage of papers published in Journals listed in well-known International database
16. Average impact factor of publications 2.42
17. Number of papers with more than 10 citations 292
Number of book titles per student (in the central 18. 11.25 library) excluding book bank
Percentage of annual allocation for library spent on 19. purchase of journals (National & International) and 16.23% other library resources (CDs, Cassettes, etc.)
21 - International No. of National / International conferences / 132 - National 20. workshops organized per department per year and 214– workshops names of experts participated
311 ANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
Student performance in National / International 21. level exams (eg: NETSLET/GATE/GMAT/CAT/GRE/ 38% TOFEL, Civil services )
Student Teacher Ratio (average across all 20 : 1 22. disciplines)
University has the following : YES IQAC YES 23.` Accreditation by National Body YES International accreditation / ISO Certification YES AAA
Outstanding Achievements / Recognition by faculty / 65 24. alumni both at National and International level
304 Representation includes Sports/ Cultural activities in International / National / State and University levels. Olympics Outstanding performance of students in Sports/ World Championships 25. Cultural activities at National level Indian Cricket Team State Cricket Team IPL Youth Exchange Programmes International Cultural Festivals Special Camps RD Parade ID Parade
Feedback received from different stake holders on syllabi etc YES Students YES 26. Alumni YES Parents YES Employers YES Peers
Percentages of recommendations of the 27. 97.67% stakeholders implemented
312 ANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
Number of interdisciplinary course combinations introduced during last five years as percentage of 28. 13 total programmes
Percentage of Departments conducting tutorial 29. 100% classes
Number of courses, where continuous assessment Continuous Assessment is 30. of student performances is structured into the structured into all courses system including M. Phil and Ph. D
Percentage of faculty availing international fellowship 31. 4.69% for advance studies
90% Technology Enhanced learning is introduced for B.Com & BBA courses.
The University has a Center for Virtual Learning and Innovation through which lectures are digitized and delivered 24x7 Percentage of courses / programmes that Engineering students are formally integrate-learning resources from National 32. encouraged to use NPTEL. Programmed Teaching Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) NPTEL link provided through the Digital Library Retrieval website of the library. (212 till date)
Learning Management Software (LMS) has been implemented in all campuses.
The library is well equipped with e-learning resources
Percentage of annual budget allocated for 33. augmentation of infrastructure facilities (average of 20.67% last 3 years)
Total number of Class Rooms, Seminar Halls with Class rooms: 229 34. LCD/OHP etc. Seminar halls: 15
313 ANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
Declaration of results within 15 Days 10 days for UG programmes 35. 1 Month 2 Months 20 days for PG programmes
88.67% Average pass percentage of students 36. [Refer: Criterion 5: Response in 5.1.22 ]
37. Average Student Placement percentage per year 87%
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral - 1% Percentage of student progression to higher 38. PG to Ph.D- 12% education UG to PG -63%
39. Average drop-out percentage of students 2%
40. Unit cost of Education (excluding salary) Rs. 54,444/-
Aggregate percentage of seats filled against seats 41. reserved for various categories as per applicable 74% reservation policy
Teaching – 02 No. of differently abled persons on roll: Teaching / 42. Non-Teaching – 03 Non-Teaching / Students Students - 04
Percentage representation of staff (Teaching / Non- 43. 60% Teaching) in decision making bodies
*Percentage of autonomous colleges to the total 44. Not Applicable number of colleges
44% 45. Percentage of teachers from other states [Refer: Criterion 2: Response in 2.4.3 ]
Donations received for institution of Chairs, 46. endowments, seminars, and lecture series in crores 76.87 lakhs of INR in last 5 years
314 ANNEXURESANNEXURE -VI : 50-POINT ASSESSMENT INDICATORS
Sl.No. Core Indicators Answer
Contribution of Alumni / parents (average of last 47. NIL years) for development of university in lakhs)
Percentage of Female Students 62.72% 48.
Number of programmes attended / organized for 37 49. professional development of staff per year
05 University Best Practices
50. Projection of successful innovative practices 48 Department Best Practices [Refer: Criterion 7: Response in 7.3.1
* Applicable only to the affiliating universities
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ANNEXURE -VII Peer Team Report
317 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
318 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
319 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
320 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
321 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
322 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
323 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
324 ANNEXURE -VII : PEER TEAM REPORT
325 CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
ABBREVIATIONS
327 ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AUAP Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre BoE Board of Examiners BoS Board of Studies BRNS Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences CAHC Center for Ancient History and Culture CAT Common Admission Test CDM Center for Disaster Mitigation CERSSE Center for Research in Social Sciences and Education CET Center for Emerging Technologies CFTRI Central Food Technological Research Institute CII Confederation of Indian Industry CIMA Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CNMS Center for Nano and Material Sciences CRCE Chenraj Roychand Center for Entrepreneurship CSDS Centre for the Study of Developing Societies CSIR Council of Scientific & Industrial Research DAE Department of Atomic Energy DBT Department of Biotechnology DFID Department for International Development DOS-ISRO Department of Space- Indian Space Research Organisation DRDO Defence Research & Development Organisation DST Department of Science & Technology EU-FP7 European Commission - Research: The Seventh Framework Programme FKCCI Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry GoK Government of Karnataka GRE Graduate Record Examination GTRE Gas Turbine Research Establishment HAL Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. IAS Institut Aéronautiques et Spatial
328 ABBREVIATIONS
ICAR Indian Council of Agricultural Research ICHR Indian Council of Historical Research ICSSR Indian Council of Social Science Research IGBC Indian Green Building Council IIA Indian Institute of Astrophysics IIAAT International Institute for Advanced Aerospace Technologies IIAEM International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management IIMB Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru IISc Indian Institute of Science INAE Indian National Academy of Engineering INSA Indian National Science Academy IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell ISSAC International Students and Scholars Advisory Centre JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler KSCST Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology KSRTC Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation LMS Learning management system MAT Management Aptitude Test MNRE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MOFP Ministry of Food Processing Industries MOFPI Ministry of Food Processing Industries MoU Memorandum of Understanding NAL National Aerospace Laboratories NCC National Cadet Corps NET National Eligibility Test NGO Non-Governmental organization NKN National Knowledge Network NPMICAV National Programme on Micro Air Vehicle NPTEL National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning NRB Naval Research Board NRDC National Research Development Corporation
329 ABBREVIATIONS
NSS National Service Scheme PGCET Post Graduate Common Entrance Test QMC Quality Monitoring Cell RDC Research Development Cell RDU Research Development Units RRI Raman Research Institute SERB Science and Engineering Research Board SIATI Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries SLET State level Eligibility Test STEP Support to Training and Employment Programme TBI Technology Business Incubator TEL Technology Enhanced Learning TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language UGC University Grants Commission UL Underwriters Laboratories UPSC Union Public Service Commission VGST Vision Group on Science and Technology VLSI Very Large Scale Integration VTU Visvesvaraya Technological University XAT Xavier Aptitude Test
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