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Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) (1st July 2017 to 30th June 2018) 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 1 of 206 Contents Part – A 11. Details of the Institution ...... 03 12. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 04 Part – B 13. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 08 14. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 16 15. Criterion – III: Research, Innovations and Extension ...... 31 16. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 49 17. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 53 18. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 59 19. Criterion – VII: Institutional Values and Best Practices ...... 65 20. Abbreviations ...... 71 21. Annexure 1, 2, 3, 4 ...... 73 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 2 of 206 The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC (For Universities) Institutions Accredited by NAAC need to submit an Annual self-reviewed progress report i.e. Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the IQAC at the beginning of the Academic year. The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. (For example, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) Part – A Data of the Institution (data may be captured from IIQA) 1. Name of the Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru University Name of the Head of the institution: Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar Designation: Vice Chancellor Does the institution function from own campus: Yes Phone no./ Alternate phone no.: 011-2670 4001 Mobile no.: - Registered Email: [email protected] Alternate Email: [email protected] Address: R. No. 203, First Floor, Administrative Building, JNU City/Town: New Delhi State/UT: New Delhi Pin Code: 110 067 2. Institutional status: University: State/Central/Deemed/Private (Tick appropriative): Central University Type of Institution: Co-education / Men / Women: Co-education Location: Rural/Semi-urban/Urban: Urban Financial Status: Centrally funded / state funded / Private (please specify): Centrally funded Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator/Director: Prof. Arun Sidram Kharat Phone no. / Alternate phone no.: 011-2670 4034 Mobile: - IQAC e-mail address: [email protected] 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 3 of 206 Alternate Email address: - 3. Website address: Web-link of the AQAR: (Previous Academic Year): https://jnu.ac.in/iqac_reports For ex. http://www.chanakyauniv.edu.in/AQAR2015-16.doc 4. Whether Academic Calendar prepared during the year? Yes/No: Yes if yes, whether it is uploaded in the Institutional website: Yes Weblink: https://www.jnu.ac.in/content/academic-calendar 5. Accreditation Details Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period 1st A 3.91 2012 July 04, 2017 2nd A++ 3.77 October, 2017 from: 30.10.2017 to: 29.10.2022 3rd from: to: 4th from: to: 5th from: to: 6. Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY: January, 2012 7. Internal Quality Assurance System 7.1 Quality initiatives by IQAC during the year for promoting quality culture Item /Title of the quality initiative by Date & duration Number of participants / IQAC beneficiaries Received the letter from UGC dated Aug. 2018 Collected feedback from 20.08.18 regarding sub-standard or school/centres and reply sent to predatory journals. UGC on time. During the period IQAC has screened 2017-2018 225 applications for direct various applications for around 225 for recruitment and 52 cases of direct recruitments and 52 for CAS. promotion under CAS. Collected data from school/centres 2017- 2018 AQAR submitted to NAAC on and prepared the Annual Quality Dec.2018. Assurance Report (AQAR) for the period from July 16 - June 17. Responded to a large number of 2017-2018 Responded to all the queries. queries raised by applicants of direct recruitment or promotion under CAS. Discussed Challenges faced in 2017-2018 Responded to all the queries. implementation of UGC Regulation. NAAC team visited JNU during 9- 2017 11 October, 2017 for 2nd cycle of JNU’s accreditation. JNU has been awarded the highest grade of A++. This is the second consecutive highest grade since the University 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 4 of 206 applied for NAAC accreditation in 2012. JNU ranked No.2 by NIRF 2018. Note: Some Quality Assurance initiatives of the institution are: (Indicative list) Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback from all stakeholders collected, analysed and used for improvements Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) conducted and its follow up action Participation in NIRF ISO Certification NBA etc. Any other Quality Audit 8. Provide the list of Special Status conferred by Central/State Government- Central Govt. UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR/TEQIP/World Bank/CPE of UGC etc. Institution/ Scheme Funding Year of award Amount Department/Faculty agency with duration UGC Grants Graded 2018 Autonomy (Category-I) to JNU JNU ranked #2 by NIRF 2018 9. Whether composition of IQAC as per latest NAAC guidelines: Yes/No: - *upload latest notification of formation of IQAC 10. No. of IQAC meetings held during the year: - The minutes of IQAC meeting and compliance to the decisions have been uploaded on the institutional website: Yes/No: - (Please upload, minutes of meetings and action taken report) 11. Whether IQAC received funding from any of the funding agency to support its activities during the year? Yes No √ If yes, mention the amount: _________ Year: ______ 12. Significant contributions made by IQAC during the current year (maximum five bullets) Please see point 7.1 above 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 5 of 206 13. Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the Academic year towards Quality Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the Academic year Plan of Action Achievements/Outcomes 1. To introduce a complete The JNUs Digital Tracking System (DTS), a automated research degree fully automated in-house software is evaluation procedure. prepared. The software uses 20 step work flow assuring speedy evaluation by the external and internal referee for thesis / dissertation. The software also helps segregates task in three categories (a) Plagiarism check / similarity index qualified staff copy of the dissertation / thesis to be submitted alongwith the list of potential external examiners by the centre/school. (b) Choice of the evaluators from the provided list and obtaining the evaluation report alongwith recommendation within three months by certifying evaluators as an authorised / registered examiner of JNU DTS. (c) Forwarding the recommendations and detailed report to the centre/school to get the final result on the research for the degree as to M.Tech/M.Phil/Ph.D. 2. To adopt the UGC Gazette: The UGC Gazette were brought for the (i) Issued on July 18, 2018 approval in Academic Council (AC) and to maintain the “Minimum Executive Council (EC). The University Qualifications for ordinances are being modified / amended Appointment of Teachers according to these two UGC Gazette. and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018.” (ii) Issued on July 23, 2018 (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions). 3. To expedite the promotion IQAC has screened 52 applications for under CAS for teachers. promotion under CAS. 14. Whether the AQAR was placed before statutory body? Yes /No: No Name of the statutory body: Date of meeting(s): (It will be placed in the next meeting of Academic Council for approval). 15. Whether NAAC/or any other accredited body(s) visited IQAC or interacted with it to Assess the functioning? Yes/No: Yes Date: October, 2017 14995_AQAR_2017-2018_Jawaharlal Nehru University_New Delhi Page 6 of 206 16. Whether institutional data submitted to AISHE: Yes/No: - Yes Year: 2018 Date of Submission: 16.03.2018 17. Does the Institution have Management Information System? Yes √ No If yes, give a brief description and a list of modules currently operational. (Maximum 500 words) University has implemented the following modules as eGovernance/MIS initiatives in a phased manner to meet the digitalisation and management information system requirements of the University: In-house Developed Softwares: Student Life Cycle Management Software (Post Admissions, Semester Registration, Hostel Allocation, No Dues Clearance, Result Processing etc.) under JNU EduERP initiatives Digital tracking and Management Software Health Centre Pharmacy Inventory Management Software. Research Project Management Software. UPE-II Online projects submission. Helpdesk Management Software – Implemented for CIS and Engineering Branch Online Feedback Software – Implemented for Security Section Implemented Online Recruitment software for Teaching and Non Teaching Posts Health Centre OPD Appointments Guesthouse Management Software House Allotment System Asset Management System - (implementation is in process) Implementation of Software procured/arranged from NIC: Implemented eOffice Suite in the University Implemented Salary Management Software – COM DDO Software Implemented Online Consumable Request Management - OCRMS Software. Implemented eProcurement System Implemented