NAAC Re-accreditation
Self – Study Report
Table of Contents
S.No Contents Page No.
1. Preface
2. Executive Summary i
3. Profile of the University 01
4. Criterion – I : Curricular Aspects 12
5. Criterion – II : Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 28
6. Criterion – III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 60
7. Criterion – IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 105
8. Criterion – V : Student Support and Progression 124
9. Criterion – VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 138
10. Criterion – VII : Innovations and Best Practices 168
11. Action Taken Report 177
12. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 184
Executive Summary
Coimbatore, the second largest industrial region in Tamil Nadu has a unique distinction of having the highest textile activity per square kilometer in the world and it is called Manchester of South India. The city today has evolved itself into diversified economy with Engineering, Auto Components, Pumps and Motors. In 1980‟s the city has meta- morphed into an Educational Hub with highest density of institutions i.e. 84 in 75 square kilometer which produce 50,000 graduates of various disciplines every year.
The Bharathiar University, named after the great visionary and revolutionary national poet, Subramania Bharathi, was established in Coimbatore at the foothills of Maruthamalai in the Western Ghats by the Government of Tamil Nadu in February 1982, with jurisdiction over the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur and Nilgiris. This University is the offspring of the world renowned University of Madras. Bharathiar University is Ranked Fifth Best State run Universities in India by The Sunday Indian (27.06.2011) Ranked as one of the top 50 Universities in India and placed at 32 and 33 in the surveys conducted by the popular English Magazines „India Today‟ and „The Week‟ in 2013 respectively In 2014, the University was ranked at 29th position by „India Today‟ (02.07.2014)
Vision Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to Elevate”, the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation.
Mission To be innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic interaction with the industry and society. To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges of the knowledge era. To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to newer products and processes. To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice and quality.
Bharathiar University has been accredited with „A‟ grade in 2003 and reaccredited in the year 2010 with „A‟ grade by NAAC. Eight departments in the Faculty of Science are under the DST-FIST programme. Eight other departments are already operating UGC-SAP and all the departments in the faculty of sciences are assisted under DST-PURSE to the tune of nine Crores. One department has been identified by the Tamil Nadu State to create the high tech PG laboratory towards the Center for Excellence in Physics. The M.Sc. Medical Physics course has been conducted in the department of Medical Physics in collaboration with Kuppusamy Memorial Hospital and BARC, Mumbai. The University has also presented a proposal for UPE and awaiting results.
The DRDO-BU-CLS was established as a joint venture by DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the Government of Tamil Nadu at Bharathiar University campus as an autonomous research institute to pursue both basic and applied research. Under Phase-I, a budget of Rs.18.0 Crores and Under Phase-II, a budget of Rs. 24.0 Crores was allotted by DRDO. The centre has also added a transit cum hostel facility. Major thrust areas of research for the Phase-II programme are highly interdisciplinary and innovative. The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University is ranked number one among the Academic Staff Colleges of Tamil Nadu and 12th among the Academic Staff Colleges in India by NAAC.
The University offers 118 programmes to cater to the educational requirement of around 3,000 students on campus and 219 programmes under distance mode enrolling more than one lakh students and around two lakh students through affiliated colleges. On an average 450 Ph.D. degrees are produced annually.
Bharathiar University is one of the pioneers to introduce Choice Based Credit System as early as in 2000-2001. Adhering the recommendation of TANSCHE, the credit structure has been modified to bring uniformity across all the affiliated and autonomous colleges. Each department offers minimum of four elective papers for the department students. A total of 94 supportive papers are offered by all the departments for the choice of students of other departments. The curriculum and the syllabi are updated with an emphasis in both fundamentals also well as application by having industrial experts from the national institutes and notable alumni in BoS as members. The feedback obtained from the students through the instrument prepared by IQAC is used appropriately in revamping the syllabi to make them more dynamic. Credit transfer is permitted between regular mode and distance mode. Teaching by industrial experts, training in industries through internships, summer placements, academy summer fellowships in which some of the research scholars visit abroad for three to six month fellowship to work for their Ph.D. programmes, major projects with real time application to cater to the local industrial needs and case studies are the experiential learning opportunities available on campus for students to become employment ready. All our academic efforts are complimented with finishing schools jointly organized with TCS, CTS, Infosys in sector specific, platform specific, tool specific and company specific areas of competence and with our MoU with National Skill Development Council.
The University has 197 dedicated teachers on roll with vast experience in teaching and research, many of whom are internationally recognized and won awards and laurels. The state of the art facilities available for faculty members and scholars nurture a culture of research in cutting edge areas. A testimony to this is huge publication of faculty members with high impact factor and h-index. During the assessment period the member of faculty have completed – 109 major research projects by attracting funds worth of Rs. 1440 Lakhs. Currently 95 projects are on operation worth of Rs. 1550 Lakhs.
The human, physical and IT infrastructure of the University has expanded manifold to meet the increasing demands of the academics and administrative demands. Buildings worth Rs. 5555 Lakhs are constructed during the assessment period. By being partner in MHRD supported National Knowledge Network, the University could access national and international resources and get the high speed network support of 1 Gbps. The library has a large collection of resources available through UGC – Infonet, and Inflibnet.
To support students for higher learning and career goals, learning outside the class room, beyond the scope of the syllabus is emphasized. For the benefit of slow learners remedial coaching and bridge courses are offered. To cater to the advanced learners, learning additional non – credit, on line courses through open source of learning is made mandatory from 2015 onwards for the students on campus and in the affiliated colleges. The SMART classroom with plug and play facility, career guidance and effective monitoring system in the ratio of 1:20 (teacher students) aptitude coaching through web learning portals, active functioning of forums and clubs, encouragement of students to participate in extracurricular, sports and cultural activities promote participative and culture among students and teachers on campus . The on-campus hostels for both boys and girls with all the facilities like TV, News papers, Wi-Fi, Magazines, Reading Room, Play Ground, Music and participative management of hostel mess give students a home away from home experience. The University has two of three Constituent Colleges in hilly areas viz., Valparai & Gudalur, to cater to the educational needs of socially disadvantaged students and repatriates. Anna Civil Service Coaching Centre is training the aspirants for civil service & competitive exams. Two of our trainees have cleared main exams of IAS in 2015. Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and conduct entrepreneur and skill development programmes for students. Bharathiar University is also identified as a nodal centre by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute by the State Government to develop entrepreneurial skills among the youth.
The University campus is planned and constructed in an area of 977 acres, with all the teaching departments, administrative offices, students amenity centres, hostels and staff quarters. Besides the university has three constituent colleges and a PG centre with adequate infrastructure. Teachers have independent rooms with desktop computers, internet and intranet facility and intercom.
The campus is well connected by public transport system and the institution also operates seven buses for the University and three buses for the constituent colleges to the benefit of students and staff. Five auditoria are available on campus to facilitate the conduct of national level seminars and conferences, besides 20 department level seminar halls. The collection of books, journals and e-resources through various sources and working hours make the library a happening place on campus. The multipurpose indoor and outdoor stadium with flood lights, the fitness centre with multi gym of 20 stations, synthetic indoor and outdoor courts for various team events support the department of Physical Education, in teaching and research as well as conducting sports and games at Inter-College, District, State, Zonal and National level. The campus is modified as green campus with the construction of check dam, percolation ponds, rain water harvesting tanks, rose gardens, fountains and solar lights. The Teachers‟ Park, Children Park, Chief Ministers‟ Birthday Park and mass tree plantation initiatives ensure carbon neutrality on campus.
The University promotes a culture of participative management at all levels by implementing both top down and bottom up approaches successfully and utilizing the collective wisdom in decision making. The University Act & Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations form rule book. The composition of apex bodies like Syndicate (governing body), the Senate (advising body), the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs and all other statutory bodies reveal the participation of divergent stake holders in decision making.
The Planning and Development Board with members from outside and inside University prepares a blue print for short and long term plans. With the approval of apex bodies and finance committee the plan of action is initiated. The Deans of various disciplines and the Dean of Research & Development along with IQAC ensure promotion, enhancement and sustenance of quality in all academic and administrative aspects of the University. Functional autonomy and provision of adequate finance to academic units, submitting to third party assessment by way of academic audit, gender audit, submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports obtaining feedback from stakeholders, faculty and staff training are systematically taken up to ensure autonomy with transparency and efficiency.
Strengths The University is placed in the city of Coimbatore which is the educational hub having highest density of educational institutions (85 per 75 square kilometer) The University has vast land for future development. Faculty and students are having collaborative research work with Universities, Institutes and Industries of Coimbatore. University departments have major projects with real time application to cater to the local industrial needs. It nurtures good research culture as the members of faculty have raised extramural grants from national and international funding agencies. Establishment of DRDO-BU- CLS on campus, funding from UGC-SAP, DST-FIST and DST-PURSE and UGC special grants for Innovative Courses, operation of Faculty Recharging Programmes are some of the cases of evidence.
The members of faculty have commendable track record, trained at national and international laboratories resulting huge publications with high impact factor and h-index. Visits of national and international faculty members to the departments to deliver lectures have promoted collaborative research. To cater to the educational needs and give access to education to many, the University has created multiple modes of learning. The conventional class room teaching for regular students, Distance mode for those who cannot enroll in on-campus programme, Centre for Collaboration of Industries and Institutions (CCII) to meet the industrial needs and Centre for Participatory Programmes (CPP) and Centre for Online Programmes (COP) take care the educational needs for non – traditional learners. Effective mentoring and various students support system to cater to the diverse needs of students. Department of Physical Education has sports complex with good infrastructure in terms of equipments and facilities which makes teaching, research and extension possible in Physical Education. Introduction of degree certificate with QR code and with eleven security features which help to authenticate the certificate from any part of the world instantly.
Weakness The linkage between academic and industry is to be strengthened University Science and Instrumentation Centre has to be strengthened Collaborative research projects need to be encouraged Catering to the diverse educational needs of differently abled students is to be enhanced Though gross enrollment has increased in many departments low enrollment in few departments is a cause of concern Non appointment in the administrative units to fill the vacant positions of retired staff Separate women hostel for Ph.D. scholars to be constructed. Number of students from other States and abroad is low Faculty members should aspire to become fellows of national academies
Opportunities Few departments have the opportunity to become Centre for Advanced Studies Collectively the SAP departments have the potential to become Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA) and UPE A Centre for Incubation and Innovation be created to find application to knowledge created in the class room and labs With the strength & potentials of basic science and social science departments there is scope for more interdisciplinary and trans disciplinary programmes / courses and research Technology Park can be created in the campus with help of local industry Model Solar Energy Park to be created in the campus Model Botanical Garden to be established in the campus Garden for Medical Plants to be promoted in the campus More foreign students to be admitted in the PG courses and research programs
Challenges Training the local rural students with national and global competences and communication skills Empowering women students especially in socially disadvantaged groups The University has expanded in terms of students strength, academic programmes, research projects etc, to that extent the staff strength in administrative units has not been increased To the extent the academic departments of the University has expanded over the years, the administrative units have not been expanded Replacing the exodus of huge retirement in coming years with experienced and efficient faculty members The automation of the administration through ICT Research has to lead to filing of more patents Projects from Industries need to be attracted Post-doctoral research is to be encouraged especially researchers from outside country Potential departments need to raise to International Standards Consistent working on long-term projects such as solar energy to suit national goals is to be undertaken
The Way Forward Bharathiar University has evolved into a premier institution by scaling new heights all through the 33 years. The University has complemented affiliated institutions by encouraging them to become Autonomous and Colleges with Potential for Excellence. The University is constantly striving to be innovative as well as inclusive to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. All the measures documented in this Self Study Report to enhance and sustain quality are the outcomes of the combined and dedicated efforts of each and every member of the stakeholder of the University. The way forward is to prepare the students to work for societal transmission with values of justice and equality and inculcate a global vision with international skill sets through academia industry interaction
Abbreviations
AICTE All India Council for Technical Education
BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
BC Backward Class
BoS Board of Studies
BU Bharathiar University
CAL Computer Aided Learning
CBCS Choice Based Credit System
CCII Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution
CDC College Development Council
CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average
CLS Center for Life Sciences
COE Controller of Examinations
CPE College with Potential for Excellence
CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
DEC Distance Education Council
DRDO Defence Research and Development Organisation
DIC District Industry Center
DST Department of Science and Technology
FIST Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in Higher Educational Institutions
FDP Faculty Development Programme
NGO Non Governmental Organization
GO Governmental Organization
GPA Grade Point Average
HEI Higher Education Institution
ICT Information Communication Technology
INFLIBNET Information and Library Network
IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell
MBC Most Backward Class
NCC National Cadet Crops
NET National Eligibility
NSS National Service Scheme
P&D Planning & Development
PG Post Graduate
PwD Person with Disability
CPOP Centre for Participatory and Online Programmes
R&D Research & Development
S.O. Section Officer
SAP Special Assistance Programme
SC Schedule Caste
SCAA Standing Committee on Academic Affairs
SIM Self-Instructional Material
SISI Small Industries Service Institute
ST Schedule Tribe
UE University Engineer
UG Under Graduate
UGC University Grants Commission
WWW World Wide Web
YRC Youth Red Cross
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY (Established by the Government of Tamilnadu in February, 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). (State University) Re-Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade Coimbatore - 641 046
1. Profile of the University
1. Name and Address of the University
Name: BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY Address: Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore City : Coimbatore Pin: 641 046 State: Tamil Nadu Website: www.b-u.ac.in
2. For communication Phone Mobile & Designation Name E-mail & Code Fax 09443954777 0422 - Vice-Chancellor Prof.Dr.G.James Pitchai 0422 - vc@ buc.edu.in 2428101 2422387 09500201010 0422 - Registrar Dr.K.G.Senthil Vasan 0422 - [email protected] 2428106 2425706 09842817131 Co-ordinator – 0422 - naac.buiqac@ Prof.Dr.B.Vanitha 0422 - 2422367 gmail.com IQAC 2425706
3. Status of the University State University State Private University Central University University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University) Institution of National Importance
4. Type of University Unitary Affiliating
5. Source of funding Central Government State Government Self-financing Any other (please specify)
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6. a. Date of Establishment of the University Established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu on 05th February, 1982 under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982). b. Prior to the establishment of the University, was it a Yes No
PG Centre Affiliated College Constituent College Autonomous College Any other (please specify)
7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks 2f of UGC* 29 05 1985 In May, 1985 the University received the recognition from 12b of UGC * 29 05 1985 University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi B. Ed. ODL 24 12 2008 APs09062 Dtd.24.12.2008 M. Ed. ODL 03 03 2014 SRCAPP1859 Dtd.03.03.2014 M.Ed. Regular 28 02 2014 SRCAPP1922 Dtd.28.02.2014 B.P.Ed. Regular 01 06 2009 APS06118 Dtd. 01.06.2009 M.P.Ed. Regular 13 07 2005 APS01294 Dtd. 13.07.2005
8. Has the University been recognized a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence? Yes No
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No
DST – PURSE - July, 2010 DRDO - October, 2005 (in two phases) DST – FIST (for depts.) - 2012 UGC – SAP (for depts.) - 2007 onwards
9. Does the University have off-campus centres? Yes No
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10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?
Yes No
11. Location of the campus and area
Details Location Campus area in acres Coimbatore Bharathiar University campus 976.81 acres (Rural) Bharathiar University Arts and Science Gudalur 8.25 acres College * (Hilly Area) Bharathiar University Arts and Science Valparai 12.50 acres College * (Hilly Area) Bharathiar University Arts and Science Modakurichi Operating in Government College * (Rural) School Premises (approximately 10 acres) Erode Operating in Christian PG Centre (Rural) College Premises (approximately 10 acres) * Constituent Colleges functioning separately
12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please provide campus-wise information Single Campus . Auditorium/seminar Hall complex with infrastructural facilities: Bharathiar University Campus Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Auditorium 900 seats Thanthai Periyar Auditorium 350 seats Syndicate Hall 40 seats Department Seminar Hall - 20 Nos. 2500 seats Nachimuthu Seminar Hall - 02 Halls 140 seats Multi Purpose Hall
. Sports facilities
Playground - Available Swimming pool - Under Construction Gymnasium - Available for men and women Indoor Stadium with Flood Light facility
University has facilities for games like volleyball, football, hockey, cricket, basketball. Hostel wise Indoor and Outdoor games with flood light facility S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area 1. Multipurpose Indoor stadium 1 50x40x12.5m 2. Outdoor stadium 1 200mx150m 3. 400 Mts track with 8 lanes 1 180 x 100 Mts 4. Cricket Oval 1 200mx 200m 5. Kabaddi court Synthetic indoor 2 18x18m
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S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area 6. Kabaddi court outdoor 4 13x10m 7. Basketball court Indoor 1 28x15m 8. Basketball court outdoor 2 28x15m 9. Volleyball court Indoor 2 50x26m 10. Volleyball court with flood light outdoor 1 9x18m 11. Volleyball court outdoor 2 9x18m 12. Tennis court Synthetic 1 60x120 feet 13. Tennis court outdoor 1 78 x 27 Feet 14. Badminton Indoor 4 10mx10m 15. Hand ball court 2 40 x 20 Mts 16. Hockey field 1 91.40 x 55 Mts 17. Foot ball field 1 100 x 60 Yards 18. Soft ball field 1 40m x60m 19. Ball – badminton 2 24 x12 Mts 20. Kho – Kho court 29 x 16 Mts 21. Fitness centre with multi gym 20 station 1 15mx20m 1 10 station 22. Obstacle course training 120mx15m
. Hostels Details No. of Hostels No. of Inmates Size in Sq.m Boys Hostel 04 868 12,100 Girls Hostel 04 1020 13,790 International Hostel 01 100 2,805 Academic Staff College Hostel 01 100 2,207
Facilities in the Hostel: Basic facilities viz. Guest Room, Sick Room, Dining Hall, Protected Drinking Water, Reading Room, TV, Magazines, News Papers, Solar Lights, Internet and Computer Access.
. Residential Facilities * 62 Staff Quarters with 152693.16 Sq.feet built up area for members of faculty and non-teaching staff
* Cafeteria : 03 Canteens on campus
. Health Centre The Bharathiar University Hospital is functioning on campus. One Medical Officer will be available from 11.30 A.M to 2.00 P.M on all working days. A full fledged upgraded medical centre with 24×7 Doctor service is established. An ambulance is added for additional service for emergency needs of the inmates. The University has coordination with the nearby hospitals.
. Fitness Centre Bharathiar University Fitness Centre is functioning in the basement of the School of Distance Education. Modern weight machines like nine station gym for upper extremity and six station multi gym for lower extremity for pull down, peck deck, arm curl,
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abdominal crunch are available for exercising various parts of the body. Other equipments like tread mill, bicycle ergometer, rolling machine are also available to develop the aerobic fitness. This facility is also available for women students & faculty.
. University Amenities Centre University Amenities Centre is created for meeting the day to day requirements of the teachers, students and staff. The following facilities are available on campus . Stationery . Travel Desk . Canteen . Internet Centre . Post Office . Women Care Centre . Bank . Common Computing Centre . Food Court . Transport Facilities including Emergency Medical Transport
. Internet Centre The Internet centre is established in order to cater to the needs of the students in browsing and electronic mail. Students are provided with 100 nodes along with one server for using the Internet. In order to use the Internet effectively and efficiently, the centre is equipped with high speed broadband facility of 100mbps.
. Data Centre University Data Centre is providing internet facility to all the Faculty members, Research Scholars, Students and Officers through National Knowledge Network (NKN) connectivity with 1 GBPS. Network is controlled with Router, Cisco Switches, Hardware and Software Firewalls. Almost entire campus is connected with Fiber Optic and CAT6 cables. University has signed MoU with BSNL for MHRDs campus LAN project. Currently, Wi-Fi connectivity is available 24×7 on campus. It is being extended to all residential areas.
. Women's Care Centre Bharathiar University Women's Club (BUWC) is actively working for the welfare of women from the year of its establishment in April 2007. In order to bring out the talents of women and children, BUWC has conducted several competitions, meetings and free health camps.
. Transport Facilities * 12 Buses are operated for the use of students, research scholars, teachers and staff covering a radius of 15 kilometers * 11 Vans, 08 Cars, 05 Jeeps, 01 Ambulance are also available * Staff children are also provided with transport facilities to school.
. Facilities for persons with Disabilities * Centre for Multimodal Material Production for Differently Abled is created. * Persons with disability are assisted by ramps in the buildings. * Lift in the administrative building
. Animal House * Animal House is under construction.
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. Power House * Generator - 04 Nos. (625 KVA, 600 KVA,160KVA and 110 KVA)
. Waste Management facility * A check dam for rain water storage and two percolation ponds are constructed for water management. Rain water harvesting is also practiced.
13. Number of institutions affiliated to the University Permanent Type of colleges Total Affiliation Arts & Science Colleges 97 97 Law - - Medicine - - Engineering - - Education - - Management 11 11 University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 31 Total 108 + 31 108 + 31
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 Number 22
15. Furnish the following information (as on 2014-15) Total No. of University / Colleges Number Students University Departments
Under Graduate 02 * - Post Graduate 36+02* 2104 Research Centre on the Campus - BU-DRDO-CLS 01 225 M.Sc. Military Psychology 01 35 (BU-DRDO-CLS degree certificate issued by Bharathiar University) Constituent colleges 03 5510 Affiliated colleges 108 199984 Colleges under 2(f) 06 9080 Colleges under 2(f) and 12B 68 172296 NAAC accredited colleges 35 136448 Colleges with Potential for Excellence (UGC) 04 25822 Autonomous colleges 22 84344 Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 96 37891 Colleges with Research Departments 52 2243 University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 140 * (to be offered from 2015-16 onwards)
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16. Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC? Yes No
If the University uses any other nomenclatures, please specify – Not applicable
17. Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present (2014- 15), under the following categories: (For details refer Q.No : 1.2.1)
Programmes No. of Programs UG 02* PG 43** M.Phil. 36 Ph.D. 36 PG Diploma 05 Total 118 + 04 * B.Voc. Bachelor of Vocation is to be offered from the Academic Year 2015-16 onwards (i)Business Process Service & Data Analytics (ii) Multimedia & Animation ** M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry and M.A. History & Tourism are to be introduced from 2015-16 onwards
18. Number of working days during the last academic year 191 (one hundred and ninety one) – 2013 - 14
19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years. (2010-11 to 2013-14) 2010 - 11 185 2011 - 12 187 2012 - 13 186 2013 - 14 191 2014 - 15 195
20. Does the University have a department of Teacher Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of establishment March 2012 (offered from 2014-15 onwards) b. NCTE recognition details Notification No: B.Ed - Distance Education – APS09062 Dated. 24.12.2008 M.Ed - Distance Education – SRCAPP1859 Dated. 03.03.2014 M.Ed – Regular – SRCAPP1922 Dated. 12.02.2014 c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately? Yes No
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21. Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of establishment: 2002 b. NCTE recognition details B.P.Ed – Regular – APSO6118 Dated. 01.06.2009 M.P.Ed – Regular – APSO1294 Dated. 13.07.2005 c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately? Yes No
22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether professional programmes are being offered? Not Applicable
23. Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a copy of the report and action taken there upon University has been reviewed periodically by the UGC for plan assistance during the plan period. School of Distance Education is reviewed by Distance Education Council. DST-PURSE, UGC-SAP, DST-FIST departments reviewed separately. Academic Staff College was reviewed by NAAC.
24. Number of positions in the University (as on 30.04.2015) Teaching faculty Non – Technical Positions Associate Assistant Professor teaching staff staff Professor Professor Sanctioned by the UGC / University 28 46 139 390 90 / State Government Recruited 20 35 113+03** 267 43 Yet to Recruit 08 11 26 123 47 **Created Post; University has also advertised for 25 faculty positions
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25. Qualifications of the teaching staff (as on 30.04.2015) Associate Assistant Highest Professor Professor Professor Total Qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent Teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03 Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152 M.Phil. 07 04 11 PG 04 01 05 Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan) Ph.D. 05 02 07 M.Phil. PG Super Numerary Ph.D. 01 01 02 04 M.Phil. PG Consolidated Basis Ph.D. 01 02 03 M.Phil. 01 01 PG Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College) Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05 M.Phil. PG Faculty Recharge Programme Ph.D. 01 03 04 M.Phil. PG B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare Ph.D. 01 01 M.Phil. 01 01 PG
26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.
Emeritus Adjunct Visiting Number 05 04 150
27. Chairs instituted by the University: 03 Vivekananda Chair - Dept of Tamil Telugu Chair - Dept of Linguistics Confucius Chair - Dept of English
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28. Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic year, with the following details: 2014-15 PG M.Phil. Ph.D. PG Diploma Students M F M F M F M F From the state where University is 394 602 52 139 54 82 01 01 located From other states of 38 82 07 13 11 22 India NRI students 01 01 Foreign students 04 01 Total 437 686 59 152 65 104 01 01
29. „Unit cost‟ of education (2013-14) cost including salary cost excluding salary Details No. of Students in Lakhs in Lakhs Total Budget 3648.04 551.48 1423 Allotment Unit Cost (in - 2.56 0.3875 Lakhs)
30. Academic Staff College . Year of establishment : 1987 Number of programmes conducted (with duration) during 2014-2015 . UGC Orientation : 05 [ 28 days duration] . UGC Refresher : 12 [ 21 days duration] . University own programmes • Short Term Courses : 01 [6 days duration] • Workshops : 03 [2-3 days duration] • Interaction Programme : 02 [21 days duration] • Summer School : 01 [21 days duration]
31. Does the University offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP): Yes If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered: 219 Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII U.G 45 105 22 P.G. 36 93 11 Certificate 13 06 07 Diploma 44 26 24 P.G. Diploma 13 40 16 Advanced Diploma - - 09 School Certificate Course - - 06 Professional Courses 37 - - (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed) Total 188 270 95
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Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council? Yes
32. Is the University applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If Accreditation, name the cycle. Accreditation: Cycle 3
33. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re- assessment only) Cycle 1: 2003, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE Cycle 2: 28.3.2010, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE Accreditation Certificate & Peer team report is enclosed
34. 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. Yes, the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on its website www.b-u.ac.in. The list of accredited / affiliated colleges
Colleges No. of Colleges NAAC Accredited Affiliated 108 35 a. Autonomous 22 20 b. Non-autonomous 86 23 Constituent 03 - PG Centre 01 -
35. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR). IQAC was established in the year 21.10.2009 AQAR (i) 2010 - 2011 report submitted on 26.12.2013 (ii) 2011 - 2012 report submitted on 02.06.2014 (iii) 2012 - 2013 report submitted on 04.06.2014 (iv) 2013 - 2014 report submitted on 06.06.2014 (v) 2014 - 2015 report submitted on 25.05.2015
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Criterion – I Curricular Aspects 1.1 Curriculum Design and Development 1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes of the University? The Vision of Bharathiar University is To provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to Elevate”, the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation. The Mission of Bharathiar University is To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation". To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic interaction with the industry and society. To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges of the knowledge area. To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to newer products and processes. To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice and equality. We draw inspiration from the following Verse of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi எ迍ணிய 믁羿த쯍 வே迍翁믍 - Let my thoughts bloom into action 쯍லவே எ迍ண쯍 வே迍翁믍 - Let me think only noble thoughts தி迍ணிய ந篍ச믍 வே迍翁믍 - Let me have a valiant heart நதளிꏍத 쯍லறிퟁ வே迍翁믍 - Let me have a clear wisdom Bharathiar University offers 43 PG programmes, 02 UG programme (B.Voc, Bio Chemistry and History are to be offered from 2015-16 onwards) 43 M.Phil. & Ph.D programmes in all the basic as well as applied disciplines under 13 different schools. With a strong research focus, the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) - Bharathiar University Centre for Life Sciences has been established with most modern research equipments to enable the students and members of faculty to take up research which has application in national defense. This centre is a national facility recognized by the Ministry of Defense. The skill based component in the curriculum prepares the students for job market. The innovative courses like Textiles & Apparel Design and Communication and Media Studies attract students within and outside States. The elective options (10
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courses) within the disciplines and supportive papers (58 courses) from other departments offered at PG level, strengthen the operation of Choice Based Credit System. The inter-disciplinary courses (around 30%) contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research. To cater to the needs of non-traditional learners through multiple modes of learning the Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII) and Centre for Participatory Programmes and Centre for Online Programmes (CPP & COP) facilitate industries to offer skill based credit and non-credit courses.
1.1.2 Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and development of the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.). Design and Development of Curriculum: The University has evolved five stages in the design and development of curriculum to ensure currency and relevance with atmost participation of various stakeholders. The State Government has given funds to establish a Curriculum Development Centre. Stage: I - Conceptual Designing Based on the curriculum model of UGC / Other reputed Universities, feedback from alumni, students and industrial experts, the Chairman of Board of Studies (BoS) and the Senior faculty of the department make a conceptual framework for the overall curriculum with details of core papers, elective papers, supportive papers, skill based papers and papers with experiential learning. Accordingly BoS designs the new courses as well as redesigns the existing courses. Stage: II - Review of the Detailed Design After giving the conceptual framework for the curriculum, papers are allotted to the senior faculty members for the preparation of detailed design. Minimum three times there will be discussion at the department level and at the University level to explore the possibility of offering the course, the financial requirements in offering the new courses, preparedness of the teachers to handle the new course etc., Stage: III - Design Verification and Validation At this stage integrated curriculum is formalized by giving due credit points for each course (elective and supportive courses). Overlapping and redundancy of the content if any is removed. Wherever necessary interdisciplinary papers are incorporated to enable flexibility for the students at higher levels of learning. At this stage efforts are made to authenticate the syllabi by sending the detailed design of the curriculum to various national and international experts in the same discipline. Stage: IV - Recommendation and Implementation The recommendations and revisions suggested by the experts are reviewed at the departmental meetings, and accordingly the syllabi is framed for each paper and placed before the BoS for recommendation. Once approved by BoS the same is placed before the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval. Once approved, the curriculum is recommended for the University Departments and affiliated colleges for implementation. The same is also uploaded in the University website. Stage: V - Feedback The updated curriculum is implemented with all the necessary resource requirements. End of each semester, feedback is obtained from the students on each subject taught. The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the outgoing students, parents, alumni,
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industrial experts which would form a strong basis for the conceptual design and redesign of the curriculum for subsequent revisions. (In Stage: I)
1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and development? Employability: Industrial experts are included as members in the BoS. At each stage of curriculum design, employability of the students is given atmost priority. Nearly 50 to 60 percent of every paper involves experiential learning and skill development. Project work, internship, digital literacy, awareness on open source learning through web portals prepare the student for job market. At the post graduate level, the curriculum transaction and assessment patterns are designed in alignment with CSIR / UGC – NET / SET Syllabi. Besides, skill set assessment, personality development and career counseling programmes are organized involving outside experts. Coaching for NET, SET, TNPSC, IAS and other competitive exams are also given regularly. In each department one member of faculty taken care of placement activities of departments and conduct various programmes. All these efforts ensure the employability related to placement of students. The State Government has given grants for the establishment of Cicil Service Coaching Centre. Innovation: Keeping the complimentarity of each discipline, cross-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach is given in designing the new courses like M.Sc. Medical Physics, M.Sc. Nano-Science Technology, M.Sc. Human Genetics and Molecular Biology and M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology. Research: Project based learning is mandatory for all the PG courses. Adequate opportunities are given to students to visit centres of national importance for facilitating research. Besides, University is endowed with high end research laboratories in various disciplines for eg., DRDO – Bharathiar University CLS Lab, Advanced Characterization labs in Physics and Nanoscience & Technology, Data mining Lab in Bio-Informatics. Software Engineering Lab in Computer Applications, Language Lab in Language departments. Final year project work is given due importance in the curriculum by assigning 8 to 12 credits. Paper presentations in seminars and publications of the research findings by the students are very much encouraged. Popular Lecture Series arranged by the departments by inviting eminent researchers expose the students to newer areas of research. PURSE scheme has provided research fellowships and purchase of sophisticated equipment.
1.1.4 To what extent does the University use the guidelines of the 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? I. Curricula as per the Guidelines of the Regulatory Bodies The guidelines of UGC, AICTE, and TamilNadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) are followed in restructuring the curricula, with some modification required to take care of the regional demands and aspirations. Inputs from other reputed institutions are also incorporated while designing the curriculum. In the case of B.Ed & M.Ed and B.P.Ed & M.P.Ed the guidelines of the National Council of
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Teacher Education are followed. In accordance with UGC regulations 2009, course work is made compulsory for research degrees. By following the guidelines of UGC, Bachelor in Vocational Education and KAUSHAL Kendra, the University has prepared Under Graduate programmes on i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii) Multimedia & Animation will be offered from 2015-16 onwards. The Curricula is validated by the IT companies like TCS, Infosys, UTL Technologies for the first time by following National Skills Qualification Frame Work. II. Curriculum Reforms with National Impact The University is instrumental in creating curricular reform which has created a national impact through BU – DRDO – CLS under which Eleven DRDO labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are recognised by Bharathiar University as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by Bharathiar University. An MoU was executed on May 25th 2011 between Bharathiar University and Ministry of Defense, Government of India, Defense Institute of Quality Assurance (DIQA), Bangalore and prepared a curriculum for awarding certificate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma and Post Graduation in the area of Quality and Reliability Management (QRM). The course and the activities were co-ordinated by the Faculty / Scientist / Officers of DIQA and faculty of Bharathiar University. So far nine batches of officers from defense department have undergone the course and around 350 have benefited.
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? BoS constituted at the department level comprises of members from Industries, recognized Institutions and Alumni. The University also has professional relationship with confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Chamber of Commerce, Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA), and Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries Association (CODISSIA). Representation of these bodies is part of University system as members of BoS, Planning Board, Senate & Syndicate who contribute a lot in designing the curriculum.
1.1.6 Give details of how the University facilitates the introduction of new programmes of studies in its affiliated colleges. The procedure for introducing new programmes in autonomous or affiliated colleges include the following: Submission of proposal for the introduction of new courses along with minutes of the College Committee Payment of registration fee and application fee with an undertaking that they have necessary infrastructural facilities for the existing as well as the new courses.
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The University would appoint an inspection committee for visiting colleges in the first quarter of the year and send the compliance report before 15th May Once approved by the inspection committee the colleges can start the programme in that particular academic year by displaying in the notice board a copy of the communication from the University, approving the new course.
1.1.7 Does the University encourage its colleges to provide additional skill-oriented programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable for unitary Universities). Under the affiliating system, autonomous colleges are encouraged to introduce new programmes of currency and relevance. At the UG level the colleges have introduced new programmes like B.Com-E-Commerce, B.Com Professional Accounting, B.Com Accounting and Finance, B.B.M Retail Management, B.Com Retail Marketing, B.Com Freight Management and B.Com Actuarial Management, B.Com Business Service, B.A Economics with Insurance and Bachelor of Vocations (B.Voc). At the PG level M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, M.Sc. Costume Design and Fashion, M.Sc. Software System are introduced. In addition, the affiliated colleges are encouraged to provide job oriented and add-on courses that improve special skills for e.g. Textile Chemistry, Mobile Applications, Fashion Designing and Boutique Management and Web Designing. These programmes by and large are meant to satisfy the regional needs as Coimbatore region is known for Textiles, Health Care and Engineering Enterprises in a large scale.
1.2 Academic flexibility 1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following: ∗ Programmes taught on campus A. List of PG, M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes offered in the University Departments
Name of the S.No. Name of the Programme M.Phil. & Ph.D. Department I. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur & Development (BSMED) 1. BSMED MBA Business Administration II. School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering 2. Bio-technology & M.Sc. Biotechnology Bio-technology & Genetic Engineering Genetic Engineering 3. Microbial Bio- M.Sc. Industrial Microbial Bio- technology Biotechnology technology III. School of Chemical Sciences 4. Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry IV. School of Commerce 5. Commerce i. M.Com Finance & C.A Commerce ii. M.Sc. Finance & Accounting
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IV. School of Computer Science & Engineering 6. Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science Computer Science 7. Computer Applications MCA Computer Applications 8. Information Technology M.Sc. Information Information Technology Technology VI. School of Economics 9. Economics M.A Economics Economics 10. Econometrics M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics VII. School of Educational Studies 11. Educational Technology M.Sc. Educational Educational Communication Technology 12. Education M.Ed Education 13. Extension, Career M.A. Career Guidance Extension, Career Guidance and Students Guidance and Students Welfare Welfare 14. Communication & Master of Journalism & Communication & Media Studies Mass Communication Media Studies 15. Physical Education i. B.P.Ed Physical Education ii. M.P.Ed. VIII. School of English and other Foreign Languages 16. Linguistics M.A Linguistics Linguistics 17. English & Foreign M.A English Literature English & Foreign Languages Languages IX. School of Life Sciences 18. Bio-informatics M.Sc. Bioinformatics Bio-informatics 19. Botany M.Sc. Botany Botany 20. Environmental Sciences M.Sc. Environmental Environmental Sciences Sciences 21. Zoology i. M.Sc. Zoology Zoology ii. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology 22. Human Genetics and M.Sc. Human Genetics Human Genetics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology Molecular Biology 23. Textiles & Apparel M.Sc. Textiles & Apparel Textiles & Apparel Design Design Design 24. Bio Chemistry (to be M.Sc. Bio Chemistry Bio Chemistry introduced in 2015-16) X. School of Mathematics and Statistics 24. Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics 25. Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics with Applied Mathematics C.A 26. Statistics i. M.Sc. Statistics Statistics ii. M.Sc. Statistics with C.A
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XI. School of Physical Sciences 27. Nanoscience and M.Sc. Nanoscience and Nanoscience and Technology Technology Technology 28. Physics M.Sc. Physics Physics 29. Medical Physics M.Sc. Medical Physics Medical Physics 30. Electronics and M.Sc. Electronics and Electronics and Instrumentation Instrumentation Instrumentation XII. School of Social Sciences 31. Psychology M.Sc. Applied Psychology Psychology 32. Social Work M.S.W. Master of Social Social Work Work 33. Sociology and i. M.A. Sociology Sociology and Population Studies ii. M.A. Population Population Studies Studies 34. Women Studies M.A. Women‟s Studies Women Studies 35. Library and Information MLIS. Library and Library and Science Information Science Information Science XIII. School of Tamil and other Indian Languages 36. Tamil M.A. Tamilology Tamil
B. List of PG Diploma Programmes offered in the University Departments
S.No. Name of the Programme Name of the Dept
1. PG Diploma in French (to be offered) English 2. PG Diploma in German (to be offered) 3. PG Diploma in Cheminformatics Bioinformatics Nanoscience and 4. PG Diploma in Nano Technology Technology 5. PG Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil Tamil (when required)
C. List of Programmes Offered in the Distance Education
Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII U.G 45 105 22 P.G. 36 93 11 Certificate 13 06 07 Diploma 44 26 24 P.G. Diploma 13 40 16 Advanced Diploma - - 09 School Certificate Course - - 06 Professional Courses 37 - - (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed)
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Total 188 270 95
∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from
Name of the Programme No. of Courses Offered B.Sc. 42 B.Com. 22 B.A. 17 UG B.B.A. 07 B.C.A. 01 B.Litt. 01 B.S.W 01 Total 91
M.Sc. 41 M.Com. 08 M.A. 07 MCA. 02 MBA. 01 PG M.I.B. 01 M.L.I.S. 01 M.S.W. 01 MJMC 01 One Year Post M.Sc 01 Total 64
Certificate Courses 15
Diploma Courses 10
PG Diploma Courses 30
1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility a. Core / Elective options b. Enrichment courses c. Courses offered in modular form d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and disciplines a) Compulsory / Optional – Under the Choice Based Credit System out of the total 90 credits 75% credits are compulsory credits to be earned from core papers, 25% of credits are to be earned from optional papers. b) There is no provision to earn extra credits in the PG programme of our University.
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c) Credit earned from regular mode of education is transferable if the student wants to pursue education in the distance mode. d) Lateral entry of students is possible in the department of Computer Applications both in the regular and distance mode. Student pursuing a PG programme in regular mode can opt for another PG programme in the distance mode simultaneously. The students passing the bachelor‟s degree in the recognized University in the discipline other than Languages and Social Sciences may seek admission for related PG programmes of this University subject to qualifying in the Entrance test. Ph.D. programmes are offered in interdisciplinary areas.
1.2.3 Does the University have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international students? All programmes offered at Bharathiar University are available for International students as well, provided they submit the equivalence certificate for eligible bachelor degree from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). English Language Proficiency is also taken with consideration.
1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how successful have they been? If „no‟, explain the impediments. Though all the programmes are available for foreign students, generally they seek admission in the department of Linguistics, Tamil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Management, Human Genetics & Molecular Biology and English in the last 5 years.
1.2.5 Does the University facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details. Dual degree and twinning programmes are not facilitated in the Bharathiar University. However, student pursuing a PG programme in the regular mode have an option for another PG programme in the distance mode simultaneously.
1.2.6 Does the University offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and indicate if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are at par with the aided programmes? The University is offering four programmes under self supporting mode. M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc Econometrics, MCA and MBA. The admission procedure, teacher qualification and salary are on par with the aided courses, with differential fee structure is differential. As there is a demand for these courses self supporting streams are instituted in addition to the normal fee structure programs.
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 combine the courses they are interested in? If „yes‟, give operational details. Yes. The University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face- to-face mode and the distance mode of education. If a student discontinues his or her studies after few semesters in the regular mode, she or he can still complete the degree
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by enrolling in the distance mode of education, where the student is exempted from writing the papers which the student has already cleared in the regular mode. There is a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post Graduate programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education Mode simultaneously. 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. University has been following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2001 for the programmes offered by the University Departments as well as in affiliated colleges. Adhering to the recommendations of TANSCHE. The credit structure has been modified to bring uniformity across all affiliated colleges and autonomous colleges (90 credits for two year & 135 credits for three year PG programme). CBCS is preferred as it allows the students to acquire knowledge from various courses. It sets a constraint that a minimum number of credits have to be earned in a particular core subject. It also supports advanced learners by allowing them to enroll in more number of courses in which they are interested in.
1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the University follows? Annual System: All programmes offered in Distance mode, 100%. Semester System: All programmes offered by the University Departments follow semester system, 100% under CBCS. Trimester System: No course is offered in Trimester system, hence 0%.
1.2.10 How does University promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a few programmes and comment on their outcome. Bharathiar University has always been promoting inter-disciplinary programmes at various levels such as PG, M.Phil.. and Ph.D. programmes. Some of the programmes which are inter-disciplinary are listed below:
S.No Name of the programme Department M.Sc. Mathematics with Computer Applied Mathematics 1. Applications M.Sc. Statistics with Computer Statistics 2. Applications 3. M.Sc. Medical Physics Physics M.Sc. Nanoscience & Technology Nanoscience & Technology 4. - PG Diploma in Nano Technology M.Sc. Bioinformatics Bioinformatics 5. - PG Diploma in Cheminformatics 6. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology Zoology M.Sc. Human Genetics & Molecular Human Genetics & Molecular 7. Biology Biology 8. M.Sc. Biotechnology Biotechnology 9. M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology 10. M.Com Finance & Computer Applications Commerce
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Due to the offering of Interdisciplinary PG programmes the students are motivated to take up research in interdisciplinary subjects. For example students from the department of Chemistry have registered their Ph.D. in the department of Nanoscience & Technology as well as Environmental Sciences.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the University reviewed and upgraded for making it socially relevant and/ or job oriented/ knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders? The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson (Head of the Department), faculty members of the department, professors from other academic institutions from all over India, industrial experts from leading companies, student alumni who are currently entrepreneurs in industry. As the experts are from various domains such as academia and industries, their suggestions improve the curriculum which is relevant to industry and academia. While revising the curriculum the emphasis is given on the state-of-the-art education, by giving sufficient number of electives & laboratory-based courses, industry oriented mini and major projects, internships, case studies, field work and industrial visits. The experts of BoS meet atleast once in a year and help in designing and updating the courses. In case there is an immediate need to change the curriculum or to introduce a new programme, the BoS experts conduct need based meetings and update the courses. Major changes in the curriculum, introduction of new courses are done at least once in three years. The following are some of the efforts taken by the University to make the curriculum socially relevant, job-oriented, knowledge intensive and meeting the emerging needs of students and other stakeholders: Project work is made compulsory for the PG students, seminars; case studies are included in the continuous evaluation and are given marks. Similarly Doctoral Committee reviews and publications of research findings are made compulsory for Ph.D. Research scholars. The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and internships where students are expected to develop real-time industrial applications required for the company. Thus students are exposed to industrial environment. This would enable the students to be aware of the requirements in the industry and equip themselves to jobs once they complete their programme. Various programmes relevant to the industries are being offered by bridging the talent pool of both academia and industries through the Centre for Collaboration and Industry and Institution (CCII). Industries with adequate facilities and expertise to run the programmes are allowed to enter into MoU. In accordance with the norms prescribed, for a specific period to offer the programmes as collaborative programmes with Bharathiar University. In order to make the students face placement interviews, soft skills training and aptitude training are organized in orientation programmes for the pre-final/ first year students. The curriculum helps the students having interest in teaching and research for qualifying UGC/ CSIR NET / SET as it also covers the syllabi of these examinations.
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Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out the importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, Department of Computer Applications has taken all steps to initiate the programme named Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications with the specialization in Cyber Security. This programme introduces specialized cyber security related curriculum from 2015 onwards. Socially relevant courses are offered in the Departments of Women‟s Studies and Social Work. Students from other departments are also encouraged to take these courses as supportive courses (02 credits).
1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG levels were introduced? Give details. Interdisciplinary o PG Diploma in Cheminformatics enables students to learn the fundamentals of Cheminformatics which is a blend of Computer Science and Chemistry. The tools of Cheminformatics are widely used in various pharmaceutical industries for drug discovery and research. o Econometrics, an interdisciplinary area including social sciences and mathematics, is widely used to connect economic theory and real world. The Department of Econometrics was established in the year 2012. This Department offers M.Sc. Econometrics, M.Phil. Econometrics and Ph.D. Econometrics. o M.Sc. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
Programmes in emerging areas o UG Programme in B.Voc i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii) Multimedia & Animation will be offered from 2015-16 onwards. o Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out the importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, steps were taken to initiate the programme named Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications with the specialization in Cyber Security. The University introduced 8 new programmes during the last four years which included three Ph.D., three M.Phil., three PG, two PG Diploma and one Diploma programme. The details of the new programmes are given below. New Programmes Introduced in Last Four Years A. Ph.D. Programmes S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year Ph.D. Textiles and Apparel Textiles and 1 2011 Design Apparel Design 2 Ph.D. Econometrics Econometrics 2012 Human Genetics Ph.D. Human Genetics and 3 and Molecular 2014 Molecular Biology Biology
B. M.Phil. Programmes S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year M.Phil. Textiles and Apparel Textiles and 1 2011 Design Apparel Design
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1 M.Phil. Econometrics Econometrics 2012 Human Genetics M.Phil. Human Genetics and 3 and Molecular 2014 Molecular Biology Biology
C. PG Programmes S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year M.Sc. Textiles and Apparel Textiles and 1 2011 Design Apparel Design 2 M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics 2012 Human Genetics M.Sc. Human Genetics and 3 and Molecular 2014 Molecular Biology Biology
D. PG Diploma Programmes S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year PG Diploma in 1 Bioinformatics 2011 Cheminformatics PG diploma in Computer Applications with Computer 2 specializations in Cyber 2015 Applications Security, Web Designing and Health Care
E. Diploma Programmes S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year Diploma in Tamil for Mass Communication with special reference to foreign students – 1 Tamil 2013 (Chinese) conducted when ever students are admitted based on the need.
1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? What percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision? 100% of programmes have undergone a syllabus revision in the assessment period. University adopts the following strategies to revise the existing programmes: o The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson (Head of the Department), faculty members of the department, eminent professors from renowned academic institutions from all over India, industrial experts from leader software development companies, student alumni who are currently entrepreneurs in software industry. The experts of BoS meet atleast once in a year and advise and help in designing and updating the courses. The resolutions passed by the BoS with regard to the changes in curriculum are
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implemented once they are approved by the Standing Committee of the University which consists of the Heads of the Departments and Deans. o Feedback is obtained from all stake holders such as industrial experts, alumni, students and parents. The feedback is analyzed and the necessary changes are incorporated during the design and the development of curriculum by the BoS. o Regular academic audit of the Department is carried out by a team consisting of experts from renowned institutions. The feedback given by them on all aspects, including curricula, is considered and accordingly actions are taken. o CBCS meetings are also organized regularly. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, CBCS Co-Ordinator and Heads of the University Departments decide the curriculum, programmes to be offered in these meetings. The feedback is given to BoS experts, which are then analyzed and executed. Some of the CBCS meetings include Principals of affiliated colleges and all the BoS experts.
1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the University and how does the University ensure that all students have access to them? All the programmes offered in the University have value-added courses through their curriculum as core and/ or elective courses. The curriculum is designed to include courses which are relevant to the industry and current trends. Some of the value added courses offered by the University Departments are listed below:
Value Added Course Department offering the Course Thinking and Cognition, Soft Skills through Literature, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Journalistic and Creative Communication and Media Studies Writing, Film Studies and Photography, Broadcasting Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biotechnology Computational Biotechnology Industrial Chemistry Chemistry Python Programming, Open Source Computer Applications & Computer Languages Perl, PHP Science Modern Banking, E-commerce, International Financial management, Commerce Advanced Corporate Accounting Financial Econometrics, Advanced Econometrics Econometrics, International Economics Medical Imaging Technology, Advanced Physics Radiotherapy Techniques Nanobiotechnology, Applications of Nanoscience & Technology Nanotechnology Pharmacogenomics, Drug Designing Microbial Biotechnology
M.Sc. Medical Physics offered in the University and some are offered in hospitals with which the Department has signed MoU. The course also insists on the completion of certificate programme on Radiation Safety at BARC, Mumbai to qualify for the appointment of Radiation Safety Officer. Value-added courses are offered through CCII and Distance Education programmes also.
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CBCS enables students to undergo these courses by opting them as supportive courses. Students can simultaneously enroll in courses offered through CCII and Distance Education as they are conducted during weekends.
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, University obtains feedback from students regarding the curriculum. Every year, feedback is obtained from students in the format designed by IQAC. The feedback given by the students regarding curriculum is analyzed at the Departmental meetings and in BoS meetings. The suggestions if relevant are considered in the BoS meetings and are included in the curriculum. This way, the latest and industry relevant content are included in the curriculum. Apart from this, informal feedback is obtained from students and alumni during seminars/ workshops/ conferences & BoS meetings which are also considered for curriculum construction.
1.4.2 Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars, workshops, online discussions etc. and its output. Yes, University obtains feedback from national and international faculty. The curriculum is sent to the experts and their comments are obtained either through e-mail or through face-to-face contact during BoS meetings. Apart from this, whenever national and international experts come to Bharathiar University to deliver lectures in the conferences, workshops and seminars, their feedback on the curriculum is obtained. The suggestions given by them are discussed in the BoS meetings and considered during the design of the curriculum. The feedback of PDFs are very useful.
1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of. Feedback on the curriculum enrichment is also obtained from affiliated colleges and they are considered while framing the curriculum and regulations. CBCS meetings are organized regularly with the Principals of the affiliated colleges where they give feedback on the curriculum. The senior faculty members from affiliated colleges are part of Academic Council, Senate and Syndicate. The suggestions offered by them during the meetings of respective bodies are considered for the design of the curriculum.
1.4.4 What is the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the University in ensuring the effective development of the curricula? The quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the department for effective development of curricula are as follows: CBCS meetings are organized regularly, where Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, CBCS Co-Ordinator, Heads of the University Departments, Principals of affiliated colleges, members of BoS, parents and students offer their suggestions and improvements to be made. These suggestions are considered in the BoS meetings.
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Academic audits are also conducted regularly every year which help in improving the curricula. Faculty development programmes are organized for the faculty members enable them to be aware of the recent developments. This enables them to introduce latest trends in the courses concerned. The curriculum is revised regularly based on the suggestions and the feedback from the stakeholders of the University. Accordingly, taking into account the current trends and requirements, new elective and other core papers are included in the curricula to ensure that programmes offered meet the requirements of industry and latest trends.
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Criterion - II Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 How does the University ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Bharathiar University follows a well-administered and transparent admission process adhering to all the norms of UGC and the State Government. Press notification is released in all leading newspapers around March and April of every year calling for applications for admissions to all post graduate and research programmes respectively except MCA and MBA programmes. For MBA and MCA programmes separate advertisements are given calling for applications. The admissions are based on Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)/ Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) marks,. Admission details such as applications for prospectus and dates for admission are also uploaded in the University website. Separate prospectus containing the admission details are published every year for post graduate, MBA and MCA programmes. Admissions to all the programmes are granted entirely based on merit, and the reservation policy of the government. The details of candidates who are called for counseling or who are provisionally selected along with the rank list are displayed in the notice boards of the respective Departments and are uploaded on the University website.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the 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). I. Admission Based on Merit Candidates approaching for direct admission for programmes categorized under direct admission, the concerned Heads of the Departments scrutinize the applications, ascertain the eligibility criteria and if satisfied may recommend for admission and the candidate is admitted on first come first served as well as on merit basis following reservation policy.
II. Merit with Entrance Test: Entrance test is conducted if the number of applications received exceeds thrice the sanctioned strength. Selection is based on performance in the entrance test and in the qualifying examination (UG) upto V Semester / II year. The weightage of marks is as follows: 1 Entrance Test 60 marks 2 UG degree (upto V semester/ II year) 40 marks Total 100 marks Entrance test is conducted based on multiple choice questions. Hall- tickets containing the date, time and venue of the entrance test are sent to the candidates so as to reach the candidates atleast 5 days before the date of entrance test.
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Provisional list of selected, wait listed candidates are put up in the notice boards of the respective departments within fifteen days after the date of entrance test.
III. Merit, Entrance Test and Interview: For Ph.D programme admissions are made through a Common Eligibility Test followed by an interview. 1 The PG qualifying examinations marks converted to 50 Marks 2 Common Eligibility Test (CET) 35 Marks 3 Personal Interview 15 Marks Total 100 marks The M.Phil.. degree holders of this University, who had already undergone entrance test need not appear for common eligibility test, but they have to attend interview. However the UGC/CSIR-NET/CSIR-JRF/SLET/Teacher fellowship cleared candidates /Scientists working in DRDO/Faculty of Air Force Administrative College/foreign candidates are exempted from appearing for the common entrance test (CET) to qualify for admission in Ph.D programme.
IV. Common Entrance Test Conducted by State Agencies and National Agencies For admission in MBA programme the candidate should have pass in any degree with 10+2+3/4 years pattern and should have appeared for TANCET/ CMAT. For admission in MCA programme a pass in any recognized Bachelor's degree of minimum 3years duration (10 + 2 + 3 /4 years pattern) in any discipline with core Mathematics (or) Business Mathematics at +2 level is needed. Candidates should have appeared for TANCET examination. Rank list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the entrance test. The candidates are called for counseling in the ratio of 1:5. The candidates are provisionally selected for admission following the communal reservation norms of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the University‟s role in monitoring the same. Admission process in all the affiliated colleges is also done based on merit and communal norms of the Government of Tamilnadu. University‟s role in the admission process of the affiliated colleges is supervisory in nature to ensure that all the eligibility criteria for admission are followed in selecting the candidates. The guidelines to be followed for admission in affiliated colleges are framed and uploaded on the University website and the same are sent to the Principals of affiliated colleges. Further, the College Development Council (CDC) of Bharathiar University monitors the admission process in the affiliated colleges.
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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? The coordinator of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) organizes meetings at least once in a year with the Heads of the Department and the CBCS course coordinators. The members discuss on issues such as strength of students in different programmes, need for new courses, changes in the existing courses, rules and regulations of academic programmes and student-centered education. The outcomes of these meetings also help in improving the admissions. If the seats are vacant, second time advertisement in the popular news papers is given and the last date for admission is also revised. Besides, the reasons are analyzed with the concerned departments and steps such as introduction of skill and job oriented courses in the curriculum, as elective/ supportive papers are being done. Some of the innovative and job oriented programmes introduced in the last four years are Textiles and Apparel Design, Human Genetics and Molecular Biology and PG Diploma in Cheminformatics. An analysis of gender wise, discipline wise and category wise enrolment of students in P.G., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in the University departments reveal the following Out of the total students enrolled in the assessment period 60% are girls and 40% are boys More than 55% of students are enrolled in science discipline (Arts 32%, Commerce & Management 13%) 67% of student enrolled are in the OBC category (SC/ST 20%, GT/OC 13%) during the assessment period. Enrolment in the M.Phil. programme in the last three years has declined while the enrolment in Ph.D. programme for the same period has increased.
Figure 1: Students enrollment under various programmes according to gender
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Figure 2: Students enrollment under various programmes according to discipline
Figure 3: Students enrollment under various programmes according to category
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2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students belonging to the following categories: For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of Tamilnadu i.e. ST:1% , SC:18%, (SCA 3% within SC/ST quota) MBC:20%, BC:30% , BCM 3.5% within BC quota and the remaining 31% comes under Open Category. The following are the strategies adopted to increase the access for students belonging to different categories: SC / ST o SC/ST welfare cell Committee has been constituted for the welfare of the SC/ST students. o Higher educational special loan scholarship scheme for SC/ST candidates of Tamilnadu (only for hostel students) if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1 Lakh per annum. o Government of India scholarship for SC/ST candidates of Tamilnadu who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study and if the income of their parents is below Rs. 2 lakhs per annum. o Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC candidates to pursue M.Phil.. / Ph.D. programmes. o Post graduate scholarships for SC/ST students pursuing professional courses.
OBC o The scholarships/ financial assistance are available for the OBC candidates include post metric scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study and if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1 lakh per annum.
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Women o Meritorious candidates who are economically deprived are admitted under free education scheme where the student is exempted from the payment of tuition fees and mess fees throughout the study. Women candidates are given preference under this scheme. o Indira Gandhi PG scholarship for single girl child is available for the women students
Persons with varied disabilities o Three percent of the seats are reserved for differently-abled students in all the courses except MBA and MCA. o One seat is reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for admission into each of the MBA and MCA programmes.
Economically weaker sections o Free Education Scheme is offered by the University to the poor and meritorious student. It is offered to one candidate from each department, admitted into various courses of this University. Income of parents should not exceed Rs. 30,000/- p.a. The selection will be based on the family income and academic performance of the students. Such students are eligible to apply for free education. All the fee, boarding and lodging are borne by the University for the students selected under free education scheme.
Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities o One seat is reserved for candidates under sports quota for admission into each of the MBA and MCA programmes. o Awards for best NSS volunteers, best NSS programme officer and NSS best college are provided through various endowments and NSS, NCC students are given preference in admission. o Permission is granted for the students to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities on duty permission are given for their participation in sports and extracurricular activities.
2.1.6 Number of students admitted in University departments in the last four academic years: Table 1: Students enrollment under various programmes during 2011-2014
Year Programme 2011 2012 2013 2014 PG 1183 1104 981 1123 M.Phil. 310 285 246 233 Ph.D. 198 151 160 214 Total 1691 1540 1387 1570
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Table 2: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2104 according to Gender, Discipline and Category (Post Graduate Programmes)
2011 2012 2013 2014 Discipline Category M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot SC/ST 72 60 132 79 35 114 72 34 106 57 42 99 Arts OBC 111 93 204 113 93 206 117 108 225 118 124 242 GT/OC 20 42 62 18 42 61 8 26 34 12 54 66 Sub Total 203 195 398 210 170 380 197 168 365 187 220 407 SC/ST 60 55 115 49 53 102 42 51 93 44 73 117 Science OBC 157 239 396 124 241 365 97 210 307 124 247 371 GT/OC 35 57 92 47 31 78 22 41 63 20 39 58 Sub Total 252 351 603 220 325 545 161 302 463 188 359 547 Commerce SC/ST 14 21 35 12 23 35 28 10 38 15 19 34 and OBC 66 58 124 46 77 123 35 63 98 45 82 127 Management GT/OC 8 15 23 6 15 22 8 9 17 2 6 9 Sub Total 88 94 182 64 115 179 71 82 153 62 107 169 SC/ST 146 136 282 140 111 251 142 95 237 116 134 250 Overall OBC 334 390 724 283 411 694 249 381 630 287 453 740 GT/OC 63 114 177 71 88 159 38 76 114 34 99 133 Grand Total 543 640 1183 494 610 1104 429 552 981 437 686 1123
Table 3: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2014 according to Gender, Discipline and Category (M.Phil. Programmes)
2011 2012 2013 2014 Discipline Category M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot SC/ST 18 10 28 11 10 21 17 11 28 10 6 16 Arts OBC 26 30 56 20 36 56 12 24 36 9 25 34 GT/OC 4 8 12 11 9 20 3 3 6 2 1 3 Sub Total 48 48 96 42 55 97 32 38 70 21 32 53 SC/ST 20 18 38 13 14 27 18 8 26 9 19 28 Science OBC 29 105 134 40 78 119 27 82 109 25 92 117 GT/OC 4 5 9 7 9 16 10 7 17 4 7 11 Sub Total 53 128 181 60 101 161 55 97 152 38 118 156 Commerce SC/ST 2 3 5 2 3 5 1 - 1 2 3 5 and OBC 4 22 26 4 16 20 5 17 22 2 12 14 Management GT/OC - 2 2 1 1 2 - 1 1 1 4 5 Sub Total 6 27 33 7 20 27 6 18 24 5 19 24 SC/ST 40 31 71 26 27 53 36 19 55 21 28 49 Overall OBC 59 157 216 64 130 194 44 123 167 36 129 165 GT/OC 8 15 23 19 19 38 13 11 24 7 12 19 Grand Total 107 203 310 109 176 285 93 153 246 64 169 233
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Table 4: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2014 according to Gender, Discipline and Category (Ph.D. Programmes)
2011 2012 2013 2014 Discipline Category M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot SC/ST 3 8 11 13 4 17 6 6 12 7 6 13 Arts OBC 22 20 42 13 16 29 19 14 33 9 23 32 GT/OC 12 8 20 2 6 8 - 5 5 4 10 14 Sub Total 37 36 73 28 26 54 25 25 50 20 39 59 SC/ST 10 6 16 8 4 12 10 4 14 12 5 17 Science OBC 33 40 73 25 31 56 27 40 67 37 56 93 GT/OC 6 9 15 4 6 10 2 10 12 8 15 23 Sub Total 49 55 104 37 41 78 39 54 93 57 76 133 Commerce SC/ST 2 1 3 1 1 2 - 1 1 2 3 5 and OBC 6 7 13 3 8 11 5 7 12 5 7 12 Management GT/OC 1 4 5 4 2 6 1 3 4 4 1 5 Sub Total 9 12 21 8 11 19 6 11 17 11 11 22 SC/ST 15 15 30 22 9 31 16 11 27 21 14 35 Overall OBC 61 67 128 41 55 96 51 61 112 51 86 137 GT/OC 19 21 40 10 14 24 3 18 21 16 26 42 Grand Total 95 103 198 73 78 151 70 90 160 88 126 214
The overall summary according to gender, discipline and category-wise enrolment of students in PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes for the last four years was as follows: On gender-wise classification, it was found that there are 60% girls students and 40% boys students are admitted under various programmes. In the continuous of discipline-wise enrolment, the proportions of students admitted in the Arts, Science and Commerce & Management disciplines are 32%, 55% and 13% respectively. While students enrolment is about 67% under OBC category, it is about 20% and 13% in the case of SC/ST and GT/OC respectively.
2.1.7 Has the University conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various programmes of the University departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase/ decrease. University Departments: The analysis on demand ratio for various programmes in the University departments and affiliated colleges was done by IQAC. In the School of Chemical Sciences the demand ration is 1:10. In the School of Physical Sciences the demand ratio is 1:6. In the School of Mathematics, Statistics, English and Foreign Languages the demand ratio is 1:5. The School of Commerce, Management, Computer Science & Engineering and Life Sciences the demand ratio is 1:3. In the School of Educational Studies and Social Sciences the demand ratio is 1:2. In the School of Tamil and Other Languages the demand ratio is 1:1. Affiliated Colleges: Demand ratio for affiliated colleges varies from year to year. Moreover, in program like B.Com, BBM, B.Sc, Botany, B.Sc Zoology, B.Sc Physics, B.Sc Chemistry and B.Sc Mathematics the demand ratio is always high with 1:5 ratio.
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Demand ratio also varies from aided to self supporting courses because of the differential fee structure. In Government colleges the demand ratio for all branches of aided programmes is in the ratio of 1:8 this is because of free education. In self supporting programmes the demand ratio is nearly 1:4. In PG programmes, the demand ratio is 1:3 for programmes like M.A English Literature, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics and other basic sciences in both Government and aided colleges. In PG courses like M.Sc Computer Science and MCA there has been fluctuation in the demand ratio and the current ratio is less than 1:1 in Computer Applications while it is 1:3 in Computer Sciences. Demand Ratio for the PG Programmes Offered in the University Departments
2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued/ staggered by the University in the last four years? If yes, please specify the reasons. The PG programmes viz., M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology were discontinued in the last four years. These programmes were discontinued because of the objections raised on the grounds that professional programmes cannot be run by the Arts & Science University. Currently the M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology is offered as M.Sc. degree.
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2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students 2.2.1 Does the University organize orientation / induction programme for freshers? If yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years. Yes, the University organizes orientation programmes for the first year students. Each department separately conducts orientation programmes for its students. On the first day, the first year students are addressed by the concerned Head of the Department and faculty members. They are made aware of the scope, requirements, and opportunities of the programme. An awareness of the common facilities available in the University is also given to the freshers. They are also sensitized on anti-ragging, prevention of social harassment and sexual wellbeing. During the first week, Vice-Chancellor personally welcomes all the new entrants. The Deans of faculties, Directors and Heads of the Departments address the students about the academic programmes, elective and supportive courses available for the students. The common facilities available on campus are also informed to the students. Throughout the first year of study, various orientation programmes are organized by inviting experts in areas such as personality development and soft skills. These programmes are organized for 1-3 days depending on the depth of skills imparted to the students. Orientation programmes are organized by the University library on the usage of library resources every year for the benefit of freshers. The BSMED organizes a week long programme for the freshers.
2.2.2 Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements of the student population” are analyzed after admission and before the commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed? Before beginning the classes, the faculty members interact with the first year students and identify their varied requirements also prepare a profile of the students to understand the economic, social and academic background. Besides, the differential requirements of the students are understood by the faculty mentors during the mentoring session. The personal counseling by the mentor prepares the new entrants in cultural adoptability, languages differences and integrates them to new living and academic environments. The slow learners are given remedial coaching. Visually challenged students are given scribes during their exams. Battery operated wheel chair is given to one of the physically challenged students to assist his mobility on campus. Based on the economic status of the students and their attendance in class in the previous UG programmes they are recommended for scholarships and free education. Every student is supplied with the academic calendar which supports them with all the information needed to be known on campus. Keeping in mind the heterogeneous composition of the students, adequate opportunities are created for promoting gender sensitivity, mutual respect and social mixing.
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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? The remedial coaching classes are organized for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer students in every department to meet their differential learning capacity. Courses related to the programmes in which the students have enrolled are taught in those classes. Apart from these courses, motivational talks and personality development sessions are also handled in classes by experts in those areas. In programmes where students could be admitted from multi-disciplinary background, guest lecture series are organized on topics which are necessary for the freshers for the better understanding of their courses. Top industrialists, renowned academicians and alumni are invited as experts to give guest lecture series. For instance, the Department of Computer Applications after examining the results of 1st semester of the students, used to conduct remedial programs in “Programming languages like C and C++. These classes are held on Saturdays for a period of 2 to 3 hours per day. On an average 60 to 70 hours of remedial coaching is arranged per year with lab practice. The Department of English conducts Bridge / Remedial coaching class on every Friday. Friday afternoon is meant for club activities, NET coaching as well as extra coaching. In this, one hour is allotted for remedial / bridge course. UGC funded Associates are available.
2.2.4 Has the University conducted any study on the academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?
Figure 1: Students enrollment under various categories (Post Graduate Programmes) The category wise classification of student enrolment in the post graduation programmes reveal that the admission in the - SC/ST ranges between 22% - 24% - OBC ranges between 61% - 66% - GT category it range between 12% - 15%
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thus it can be stated that the admission of students belonging to socially disadvantage category (SC/ST, OBC) is relatively higher than the norms prescribed by the government. In the case of Persons with Disability (PwD) the enrollment of male students was 50% more than the female students PwD enrollment was 17% higher in Faculty of Arts when compared to faculty of Sciences The pass percentage of the students of different categories is calculated at the entry level (67.12%). It is found that across all courses there has been an improvement in their pass percentage at the exit level (70.7%) in the last four years. The highest enrollment of Students from economically weaker section was in School of Management & Entrepreneur Development. Enrollment of male students from economically weaker section was higher than female students in academic batches. Enrollment of students from economically weaker section was higher in faculty of arts than in faculty of science in all academic batches.
2.2.5 How does the University identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced learners? The advanced learners are identified based on their pass percentage at the entry level and performance in continuous internal assessment by the faculty members who handle classes for them. Mentoring sessions with faculty mentors also help in the identification of advanced learners. The advanced learners are encouraged to take up industrial trainings, carry out research related or industry related small assignments. In programmes where placement trainings are given, the advanced learners form a part of the team of faculty members, experts, senior students who train the students for their placement activities. The advanced learners are also motivated to participate in various state/ national level competitions organized for the students where they can showcase their application knowledge and where they can find a forum to meet with like-minded students. This network will help them to learn more and also would pave way for their career. Advanced learners who have interests in research are also encouraged to take up research related assignments by the faculty members. They are also encouraged to participate in various symposiums, conferences and workshop in their areas of interest. Advanced learners are encouraged to submit the assignments in the form of case- studies, oral presentations, poster presentations which gives scope for improving their communication skills. For advanced learners the option of taking additional credits both in the University departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be implemented from the year 2015-16 onwards. There is a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post Graduate programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education Mode simultaneously.
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2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the University plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)? A separate committee is constituted to prepare the academic calendar. The academic calendar is prepared well ahead in time. It contains details such as tentative examination schedule, details of top administrators, officers, departments and hostels of the University, students associations and clubs, fee particulars, courses offered, scholarships, fellowships and endowments. The academic calendar is prepared keeping in mind the mandatory 90 working days per semester. The CBCS rules and regulations are available in the University website. It contains details such as the number of semester, number of contact/ teaching hours(depends on the credit of the course), method of internal assessment & end- semester exams. It also contains the evaluation blue print including the weightage for internal assessment, end-semester exams and calculation of grade point and cumulative grade point average. The circular consisting of last date for payment of fee, commencement of classes from the Registrar‟s office is circulated well ahead in time. The schedules for internal tests as well as the end semester exams are placed in the notice boards well in advance for the benefit of the students. If any teacher needs additional time for completion of the portions, extra hours are allotted accordingly. During the beginning of every semester, syllabus, evaluation plan is given to the students by the concerned faculty member. The syllabus for every programme is also available in the University website. The teaching plan varies from one department to another and from one teacher to another. The schedule of assignments, seminars, quiz/ programming projects is given by the concerned faculty member. The attendance details of the students are also maintained by the concerned faculty members. In the case of M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, the rules and regulations clearly mention when and how the students should take up the course work, attend doctoral committee meetings, submit synopsis/ thesis. The students are evaluated through continuous internal assessment, which consists of assignments, seminars and tests. The details of these are shared with the students. The pattern for the end semester practical and theory exams is also given to the students during the beginning of every semester. The end semester practical and theory exams are conducted according to the Exam schedule given by the University.
2.3.2 Does the University provide course outlines and course schedules prior to the commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the process ensured? Yes, the University provides course outlines and course schedules prior to the commencement of the academic session. The course outlines and course schedules are available in the curriculum, CBCS rules and regulations and in the academic calendar of the University. The effectiveness of the process is ensured in the following ways: Feedback obtained through the students Mentoring / Tutorial / Counseling Sessions Discussions in the departmental level faculty meetings
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2.3.3 Does the University face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional measures to overcome these. In general, so far no difficulties were experienced. However the University strictly follows the 90 mandatory instructional days per semester as per the norms of UGC. On occasions where the University is forced to declare holiday (due to rain, local festivals), the loss of the working day is compensated in the immediate weekend.
2.3.4 How learning is made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management. Learning is made student-centric in the following ways: The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory-based components which provides hands-on training. Many papers include lab components. The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and projects where students are expected to develop real-time industrial applications/ module required for company. Seminars, assignments and case studies are included in the continuous evaluation and are given marks so that students are involved in the learning process. Group discussions and quiz are also conducted which involve students participation. In some programmes, industrial visits and field work are also included in the curriculum and are given due weightage. The learning process is also made more interactive through usage of teaching aids such as LCD projectors, smart class rooms and video lectures. Most of the Science departments meet every week under the banner of „Journal Club‟, „Seminar Club‟ and „Research Meet‟. Where the members of faculty and students discuss the recent development in the respective research areas, publications in the referred journals regularly. Learning through Online Open Source (MOOC) are also introduced for self learning from the academic year 2015. Appearing before the Doctoral Committee to test the validity of research work and publications of research paper in referred journals are made compulsory for Ph.D. Research scholars. M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences and workshops and present papers. Group learning activities, discussions on research papers and daily news events, student seminars are practiced in the classrooms which encourage participatory learning. When students are given freedom to select the topic for case presentation, projects and assignment students show more interest in their work.
2.3.5 What is the University‟s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver lectures and/or organize seminars for students? University has hassle free policy to invite experts for lectures. University authorities encourage the Heads of the Departments and faculty members to organize seminars, symposiums, workshops and conferences and invite experts from industry, academic and research institutions to deliver lectures for students. More than 150 eminent scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact with students and members of faculty.
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The University provides every department with annual budget for conducting seminars/ conferences/ workshops. UGC-SAP funded departments have the provision to invite visiting fellows. DRDO senior scientists also give special lectures. Whenever experts (Professors) visit the campus for Ph.D. Viva-Voce they are requested to deliver special lectures. Under the title Popular Lecture Series eminent academicians, industrialists, scientists are invited to interact with the students and faculty Dr. Nirbhay Kumar & William G. Vincent, Professor and Chair, Department of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA gave a lecture on 26.05.2014 in the topic of Malaria Vaccines Targeting Parasite in the Mosquito – A Strategy for Malaria Elimination Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore gave a lecture on 09.06.2014 in the topic of Human Mouse Chimera in Infectious Diseases Research
2.3.6 Does the University formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning resources? The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning resources in the following ways: Interactive audio-video lectures are transmitted through the EDUSAT facility available in the University campus. The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000 titles of journals from 19 National and International publishers and aggregators through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal section, where the students can learn atleast in part through delivery of content and instructions via digital and online media. The students are encouraged towards Open Source Learning through Coursera, Udacity, EdX which gives the student a control over time, place, path and pace. Every department has smart classrooms which enable digital teaching and learning. All these new methods of learning are in support of conventional classroom teaching learning methods which give the teachers and taught a scope for independent study to create a new hybrid teaching methodology.
2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning, open educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching? The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through web resources and audio-video lectures. In some programmes, learning using open e-resources are encouraged. For instance in MCA, some courses use additional resources through spoken tutorials website. The UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET facility available in the University library enables students and scholars to access e-journals, e-books and other e-resources. An Internet centre with 100 nodes is established in order to cater to the needs of the students in browsing and electronic mail. This facility enables the scholars and students to use the Internet in order to download their research and course materials. Broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments and offices of the University (1 GBPS).
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The campus is Wi-Fi enabled which encourages students and scholars to learn through e-resources from their convenient place and at any time. Various online degree, diploma and certificate programmes are organized through the joint efforts of Bharathiar University by Centre for Online Programmes and Partner institutions. Efforts are being taken to train the faculty members to teach through learning management system. Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN), which is a nationwide knowledge-sharing initiative involving multi-gigabit, high- speed communication network backbone. Results are published through Internet Syllabi for the courses all available with web page of the University.
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 Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal Consortium. It provides opportunity for e-learning & e-education and access to various journals. The students are introduced to Open Source learning portals like EdX, Udacity etc., The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through web resources and audio-video lectures. The IQAC is taking efforts to train the faculty members to teach through Learning Management System (LMS) and to incorporate LMS in the curriculum and to integrate ICT in the day to day teaching learning. Seminars and workshops are organized by the University to promote the usage of open source software in teaching and learning. Department of Education has conducted a workshop on e-content creation to train the University teachers.
2.3.9 What steps has the University taken to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7 learning places? The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and the students have the facility to download e-resources at any time with 1 GBPS connectivity. In almost all the science departments, the research laboratories can be accessed by the students and research scholars 24x7. In some departments, the students are allowed to submit their assignments, research papers through e-mail. These are corrected by the faculty members and the comments are sent back to them. In some research areas, there are software packages which help in executing their lab programs, research results and analysis work. Students are encouraged to use these software packages as supporting tools.
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2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counselors / 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. Counseling services are provided for four types of counselees. Students who seek information related to career and Higher Education opportunity Students who need personal counseling Students who need health counseling Students who need counseling in certain emergency situation(loss of parent) Bharathiar Students Counseling Center is functioning from the year 2001. This center focuses on the personal, psychological, academic and other related issues of the individuals. The need based counseling services are rendered free of charge to the students, scholars, staff and faculty members of the campus as well as to the general public. Separate budget allotment is made for the counseling center. The Psychology faculty provides counseling for the family members of the defense force. Every class is assigned under a faculty mentor / tutor / advisor. They monitor the academic performance at the same time need based personal counseling and career guidance is given. Besides, the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare do give counseling as well as guidance to the aspiring students on career opportunities, skill set requirements etc.,
2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted / 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? Yes, a number of innovative teaching methods/ practices are being adopted by the faculty members. As these methods involve students in the learning process, it improves their learning. They are as given below: Industrial / Institutional Visits / Training are also organized at the department level. Innovative methods are introduced by the respective faculty members. Depending on the complexity of courses taught, the concerned faculty member will follow need based innovative teaching methods. Smart classrooms with video conferencing facility are available in every department. Using these smart classrooms, interactive teaching and learning through audio-video lectures are possible. The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory based components and this enables the students to learn and understand almost all the concepts practically. Group assignments, hands-on training, case studies, quizzes and problem solving techniques, mini-projects and project works are included in the curriculum. These enable the students to master application skills of the knowledge. As a result of these efforts, the presentation and communication skills of the students have improved which is evidenced in their paper presentations in seminars and conferences in large numbers. Students have won prizes for Best Paper Presentation, Poster Presentation etc.,
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2.3.12 How does the University create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the learners? Theme centric discussions, role play, science exhibitions, instill and nurture creativity and scientific temper among students. In order to improve their creativity, the students are encouraged to participate in various technical competitions, seminars, symposiums, workshops and conferences apart from those which are organized in the University. The students are also encouraged to organize technical events every year. For instance, students of Social Work organize a National Level Competition every year. Students are encouraged to participate in the viva-voce exams of M.Phil. and Ph.D. research scholars. This will help in nurturing their interests in the areas of research. Students are encouraged to apply for funding through projects from various funding agencies (JRF). Publication in research journals is made mandatory for submission of Ph.D. thesis from 2012 onwards. The topics of their research are chosen in such a way that they nurture creativity and scientific temper among them. Science Day is celebrated annually (Feb 28th) by inviting eminent scientists from National institution and laboratories. Science exhibition are also organized for the benefit of school children and colleges students Besides, the activities of Journal club, Seminar club and Research meet instill scientific temper among students. Scholars are given training in using SPSS and other research related softwares.
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? Yes, for all the programmes (100%) offered in the University, student‟s projects are mandatory.
2.3.14 Does the University have a well qualified pool of human resource to meet the requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented? Yes, University has a well qualified pool of human resources selected at national level to meet the requirements of the curriculum. In some departments where the number of faculty members is less than the sanctioned strength, services of temporary faculty members and guest faculty members are utilized.
2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such efforts? All the faculty members are well versed in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based teaching / learning. Moreover the following programmes are organized to make the faculty members aware of the latest trends and techniques in ICT. All communications from office of the Registrar is communicated through Intranet and through SMS too. Bharathiar University has signed a memorandum of understanding with ICT Academy of Tamilnadu (ICTACT). Periodically seminars and hands-on trainings are organized by Bharathiar University and ICTACT for the faculty members of
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University departments and affiliated colleges. Short term ICT related courses/ workshops are offered in the Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University. Efforts are being made by IQAC to train the faculty members on the usage of Learning Management System for teaching/ learning. Every faculty member is provided with a system and internet connectivity. The faculty members are also given On-Duty permission to attend ICT related seminars, workshops, conferences and hands-on trainings. Teachers use the smart classroom facility available in their department for teaching/ learning. A Common Computing Center is available in the University which proposes to offer ICT related training to administrative staff and faculty members. The UGC-INFIBNET-INFONET facility in the library provides online access to journals. Internet connectivity with Wi-Fi facility is available to students and teachers.
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, University has a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students/ alumni. The format for the same is prepared by IQAC. Feedback is obtained from the students in a prescribed format every semester on teacher evaluation. The feedback is analyzed at the department level. Apart from this, green box is available in the University campus where students can make representations of feedback on faculty members at any time and discuss with faculty concern for their own self improvement.
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? The University focuses on improving its human resources to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum in the following ways: Every faculty member is assigned with course work. The faculty members are also involved in research related activities. (personal projects and SAP) Well planned time table is prepared by every department with the details of practical classes, project and seminar classes. The faculty members are encouraged to participate in conferences, seminars, workshops and hands-on trainings in order to make them aware of the latest trends. The faculty members are also encouraged to participate in faculty development programmes, curriculum workshops, pre-conference training programmes, refresher courses and orientation programmes in order to make them familiar with the state-of-the art technologies and trends in their respective areas of interest. Bharathiar University has signed MoUs with various international research and academic institutes and the faculty members are encouraged to go abroad on faculty exchange programmes. The faculty members are encouraged to organize conferences, workshops, seminars and faculty development programmes through the allotment of funds.
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The faculty members are also encouraged to collaborate with industries and research institutions to carry out research work. Training programmes are organized to train the faculty members to apply for funded projects. They are also encouraged to undertake paid consultancy work.
2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty The educational qualifications of the faculty members are as given below: Associate Assistant Highest Professor Professor Professor Total Qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent Teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03 Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152 M.Phil. 07 04 11 PG 04 01 05 Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan) Ph.D. 05 02 07 M.Phil. PG Super Numerary Ph.D. 01 01 02 04 M.Phil. PG Consolidated Basis Ph.D. 01 02 03 M.Phil. 01 01 PG Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College) Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05 M.Phil. PG Faculty Recharge Programme Ph.D. 01 03 04 M.Phil. PG B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare Ph.D. 01 01 M.Phil. 01 01 PG
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2.4.3 Does the University encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the following details (department / school-wise). Yes, the University encourages diversity in its faculty recruitment. The details are as given below: % of faculty % of faculty % of faculty from the from other from Department/ School same Universities Universities University within the state outside the state BSMED 31 46 15 Bio-Technology - 100 - Microbial Biotechnology 50 50 - Chemistry 58 28 14 Commerce 13 87 - Computer Applications 29 57 14 Computer Science 25 75 - Information Technology 20 80 - Economics 40 40 20 Econometrics 100 - - Educational Technology 50 50 - Department of Education 25 75 - Communication & Media 100 - - Studies Physical Education 60 40 Linguistics 14 86 - English - 100 - Bio-informatics 25 75 - Botany 50 40 10 Environmental Sciences 25 62 13 Zoology 33 67 - Mathematics 50 50 - Applied Mathematics 50 50 - Statistics 57 43 - Nanoscience & Technology 67 33 - Physics 70 30 - Electronics & Instrumentation - 100 - Psychology 80 20 - Social Work 75 25 - Sociology & Population Studies - - 100 Women‟s Studies 100 - - Tamil 50 50 - Textiles & Apparel Design 17 49 34 Extension, Career Guidance & - 100 - Students Welfare
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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? University follows two types of methods for the appointment of faculty members in new posts. They are direct recruitment and internal recruitment. Direct Recruitment For direct recruitment, University follows the UGC and State Government norms. Advertisements for the sanctioned posts are given in newspapers. Enough time is given for the applicants to apply for the posts. The received applications are screened to check the validation of eligibility criteria such as qualification, experience of the applicants for the posts applied for by the scrutiny committee. Individual call letters are sent to the shortlisted applicants, to appear for interview. The existing faculty members are also permitted to apply for the new posts and if found eligible are recruited for the new posts based on their performance in the interview by the selection committee. As per the norms, a selection committee is constituted and the interview is conducted. The selected candidates are intimated through a letter of appointment. Appropriate reservation policy of Government of Tamilnadu is adopted while recruiting the faculty. The faculty members recruited during the last four years to teach new programmes are as given below: Number of faculty members S.No. Department recruited during the last four years 1. Textiles & Apparel Design 05 2. Women Studies 02 3. Communication & Media Studies 02 4. Human Genetics 02
2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the University? Emeritus Professors: There are 05 Emeritus Professors in the University Dr. K. Sasikala, (UGC) Dept of Zoology Dr. K. Natarajan, (CSIR) Dept of Chemistry Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Rajaramana Fellowship, DAE, Government of India Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy, (UGC) Dept of Environmental Sciences Dr. D. Mangalaraj, (UGC-BSR) Dept of Nanoscience & Technology
Adjunct Faculty: Dr. Balasubramaniam, Dept of Educational Technology Mr. S. Chidambaranathan, CEO, Vasantha Advanced System, Coimbatore, Mr. R. S. Mani, General manger, Bi-Metal Bearing Ltd and
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Mr. Assissi Meanchery Professor, Layola Institute of Management, Kanyakumari visit the BSMED school periodically and handled sessions on Operations Management, Advanced Production Management and Six Sigma.
Visiting Professors: More than 150 eminent scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact with students and members of faculty. To name a few Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director, Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan. Prof. Dr. Ching Feng Weng, Laboratory of Molecular Physiology Department of Life Science & Institute of Biotechnology, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan. Prof. Julian Ma, Hotung Chair of Molecular Immunology, Director, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St. Georges University of London, London, UK Dr. Matthew Paul, St. Georges University of London, London, UK Prof. Paul G. Layer, Developmental Biology and Neurogenetics, Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany Dr. Helia Cardosa, Indo-Portugal Project, University of Evora, Evora, Portugal Prof Deouk Chin Yang, Kyung Hee University, Suwan, South Korea Dr. Chih Yang Huang, Professor, Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University and Hospital, Taiwan Dr. R. Krishnan, Former Director CNRS, France Dr. Augustina Genia Fongod, Dept. of Botany & Plant physiology, University of Buea, Cameroon Dr. Sarasan, Scientist, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), United Kingdom Prof. C.S. Shasting, Amrita Vidhya Peedam, Ettimadai, Coimbatore Prof. David Cameron, Lappeenranta Univ of Technology, Finland Prof. A. Kobayashi, JWRI, OsakaUniversity, Osaka, Japan Prof. Arun Venkatraman, IICER, Pune Dr. S. Sivakumar, Scientist-F, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Dr.A. Simon, Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai Dr. Sundararajan, Scientist, IGCAR, Kalpakkam Dr. G. Rajasekaran, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai Dr. Ranber Singh, Visiting Scientist, JNCASR, Bangalore
2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing national/international conferences etc.)? The systems in place to academically recharge the teacher are as follows: The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend national/ international level conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ symposiums/ faculty development programmes. On an average each faculty member has attended atleast 5 seminars / conferences / workshops a year and presented papers.
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The faculty members are encouraged to organize seminars/ conferences/ workshops from the funds allotted in the department budget as well as from funds obtained from various funding agencies. On an average each department would conduct atleast one program per year. Eight of our teachers have gone for Post Doctoral Studies abroad in the last 5 years. The faculty members are granted leave to pursue their post doctoral study/ higher qualifications in reputed national/ international research/ academic institutions. Faculty members are given onduty leave to work in other Universities in India and other counties to widen their teaching and research horizon. The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend the courses organized by Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University and other institutions. Newly recruited faculty members are permitted to avail grants from the University to write proposals or to conduct pilot research. There are provisions to avail special on-duty permission (more than 30 days per year) for the faculty members to attend/ give lecture in seminars/ conferences/ workshops (need based). Sabbatical facility is also available.
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 Around 50 teachers have received awards for teaching at the state level. Around 30 teachers were recognized at the International level for excellence in teaching and were invited to share their expertise abroad.
2.4.8 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last four years (add any other programme if necessary)? All the teachers in the cadre of Assistant Professors have undergone Refresher & Orientation courses Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty Refresher Courses 53 HRD programmes 51 Orientation Programmes 32 Staff training conducted by the University 02 Staff training conducted by other institutions 33 Summer/ Winter Schools, workshops etc. 53
2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have been invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies? – 90% participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies? – 100% presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies? – 100% teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other institutions? – 15% industrial engagement? – 7% international experience in teaching? – 20%
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2.4.10 How often does the University organize academic development 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 Staff College of Bharathiar University regularly organizes, orientation, refresher courses and other short term courses for faculty members. All the departments of the University regularly organize faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, summer/ winter schools atleast once a year. Experts from other reputed institutions are invited to deliver lectures or key note speeches. Faculty members are also encouraged to participate in the faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops organized by other renowned institutions/ Universities. Curriculum Development Cell of the University organizes workshops on curriculum development and e-content development for the faculty members once a year. The office of the Controller of Examination organized one day seminar on Examination Reforms. On an average every department organizes one programme per semester.
2.4.11 Does the University have a mechanism to encourage Mobility of faculty between Universities for teaching? Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies? If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty? Yes, University has mechanism to encourage mobility of faculty members between universities for teaching and for faculty exchange programmes. The University encourages faculty members to participate as resource person in courses, faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops and symposiums organized by other universities or renowned research institutions. The University also encourages faculty members to undergo higher studies/ post doctoral studies in other institutes in India and abroad by providing lien and other facilities. Eight faculty members have availed post doctoral fellowships in foreign countries in the last four years. There are various MoUs signed with renowned international universities/ research institutions for exchange of faculty members for teaching and research activities. For example MoU signed with Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC), Doshisha University, Japan MoU signed for research collaboration with Dr. Ching Feng Weng of National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. MoU signed with St. George‟s University, London Faculty exchange to South Korea under INSA Exchange Faculty exchange to The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia under INSA exchange The faculty exchange programmes help the faculty members to be aware of the latest trends and techniques in their areas of research and for exchange of knowledge and expertise. They also help them to acquire hands-on experience on the latest equipments available in other renowned institutions. Further the faculty exchange programmes has helped to revamp the syllabi in including recent trends in the respective subjects.
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 How does the University ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the evaluation processes that are operative? Number of P.G programmes offered curriculum, syllabi, CBCS rules and regulations of all the programmes offered in the University are available in the University website, academic calendar and prospectus. These regulations clearly mention the evaluation process in detail related to the continuous internal assessment and end- semester exams for every course, weightage of marks for these exams, calculation of grade point, requirement of minimum 75% of attendance and condonation. M.Phil. programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams and the procedure for the submission of M.Phil. thesis. Ph.D programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams, course work, mandatory doctoral committee meetings and the publication of atleast one research paper in referred journals before submission of synopsis. These rules and regulations are also explained to the first year students during the first week of their classes by the concerned Heads of the Department/ Course Co-Ordinators. Continuous Assessment marks are displayed in the department notice boards. Provision of copy of answer scripts to the students on request and payment reflects the true spirit of transparency in the evaluation.
2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the 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 University follows CBCS system from the year 2002. During the beginning of the semester, date for payment of exam fees, tentative theory/ practical exam schedule is circulated to all the departments. This enables in completion of the syllabus and conduct of exams without any delay. As soon as the exams are over and the exam papers are evaluated, the members of the results passing board convene a meeting and help in faster declaration of results. There is complete transparency in the evaluation process. The students can apply for revaluation. They can also obtain photocopies of their evaluated answer scripts on payment of a nominal fee. The supply of photocopies helps the students to assess his/ her own performance in the concerned examination. The answer scripts have fixed number of pages which avoids wastage of paper. They also support for Optical Marker Recognition (OMR) facility. The degree certificates can be obtained through tatkal scheme on payment of a nominal fee. This scheme is very useful for foreign candidates who are pursuing their studies in Bharathiar University and who have to return to their countries after their course completion. The degree certificates have QR codes with 11 unique features which makes the certificate highly safe and authenticate verification from any part of the world. Some of the processes of the examination section such as credits calculation, results declaration, mark sheet preparation, degree certificate preparation are automated. Hence the errors are less. Surveillance cameras are fixed in the examination centres for monitoring purposes. University is in the process of procuring software for examination management system to completely automate the exam section.
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Supplementary exams are conducted for the final year students; those who have failed in the subjects (maximum of two subjects) to enable them to get the degree on time without wasting a year. These reforms are applicable to the affiliated colleges too. Online payment of exam fees is practiced.
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.). Final continuous assessment marks awarded to the students will be forwarded to the Controller of Exams just before the commencement of the end semester exams. University declares the final results within 30 days from the date of completion of the last exams. The University has not faced any major delay in the publication of results. The PG exam results of the University Departments are displayed in the University/ Department notice boards and in the University website. Besides results of affiliated institutions are uploaded in the University website. The results of the Affiliated Colleges / Distance Education (within 30 days)/ Common Entrance Test (within 5 days) / CCII / State-level Eligibility Test (SET- within 30 days are uploaded in the University website.
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? Transparency The continuous internal assessment (CIA) marks are displayed in the department notice boards. The evaluated assignment papers, test papers are given to the students. Any discrepancy in the CIA is resolved at the department level. The students can obtain the photocopy of their evaluated and semester exam papers on demand with a fee. The students can also apply for revaluation of their papers on payment of a nominal fee. The end-semester exam results of University Departments are displayed in the department notice boards and in the website. The exam results of affiliated colleges are displayed in the University website. Confidentiality The evaluation of end-semester exams are conducted through central valuation system. Two sets of question papers by two different examiners are set for every exam. Only one of the sets is selected for the exam. This ensures confidentiality. Dummy numbers are assigned to the answer scripts and the scripts are shuffled before valuation. Teachers from Colleges / Universities other than affiliated to Bharathiar University are involved in valuation of answer scripts. A rule book is available for all the function of the Controller of Examinations.
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2.5.5 Does the University have an integrated examination platform for the following processes? Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, etc. Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc. Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto processing, generic result processing, certification, etc. Pre-examination processes: The tentative time table is generated based on 90 working days in every semester. Notification of exam dates is given a month prior to exam date. Student list is generated based on the attendance details. Based on the payment of exam fees, hall tickets are given. Examination processes: The question papers along with the coded answer scripts for the end-semester exams are properly sealed and sent to the concerned departments at least one week before the commencement of the exams. Head of the Departments act as Chief Superintendent and conduct the exams by appointing faculty members as invigilators. Flying squads consisting of syndicate members and senior faculty members make sudden visits to examine the proper conduct of exams both in the University Departments and in affiliated colleges. University representatives are nominated to oversee the conduct of exams in affiliated and autonomous colleges. The answer scripts contain OMR for basic information. The marks after evaluation is posted in OMR sheet for speedy recovery and process. Post-examination processes: During the examinations the invigilators obtain the attendance of the candidates present, verify them and submit them to the Chief Superintendent of exams. These attendance particulars are then forwarded to the examination section. The answer scripts after the exams are counted properly and sealed by the Chief Superintendent of exams and sent to the office of Controller of Examinations then and there. The examiners are appointed from the list of approved examiners from outside the institution and city. Single valuation system is followed. OMR sheets are used for marks entry. The results are passed by the results passing board approved by the Controller of Examination and the results are published. Most of the post examination processes such as giving dummy numbers, entry of marks, generation of mark sheets and calculation of grade points are automated.
2.5.6 Has the University introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process? Ph.D. students who have not undergone M.Phil. have to undergo Part-I exams. Publication of one paper in refereed journal with citation index is compulsory for submission of thesis. The Ph.D. candidates have to appear for two mandatory Doctoral Committee Meetings as per the UGC norms. In the first meeting they have to clearly identify the problem and the committee approves to proceed if the problem is relevant. Only after the successful completion of the second Doctoral Committee Meeting, the Ph.D. candidate can submit the synopsis. Some of the Science Departments are conducting, Pre synopsis presentation in the department to validate the research work. The status Ph.D. evaluation is updated in University website for the scholars to know about the status.
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Hard and soft copies of synopsis and Ph.D. thesis are to be submitted by the candidates for evaluation. The Ph.D. thesis is evaluated by one Indian expert and one foreign expert. Only after the recommendation of these experts, a mandatory open viva-voce examination is conducted. Ph.D. thesis is displayed in the library before the viva-voce examination. Course work is made compulsory for part-time category-B Ph.D. candidates.
2.5.7 Has the University created any provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate? Currently there is no provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate of the affiliated colleges. However, the autonomous colleges affiliated to Bharathiar University can issue the degree certificate with their names.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations? Any grievances in the CIA is resolved at the department level Any grievances with regard to the exams can be represented by the students through the concerned Head of the Department and course coordinators for redressal. Grievances received from the students by the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar go to the person concern and necessary replies / recommendations are given. Vice-Chancellor conducts regular meetings with students, along with student advisors where the grievances of students are addressed.
2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the University to streamline the 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 examination section follows proper guidelines for the duties and responsibilities of every staff in the section. All the data are properly documented. University has taken steps to completely automate all the processes. Issue of dummy numbers is completely automated to increase the speed of the functioning. Equipments with high end capacity for photocopying, laminating, data storage and retrieval are installed. The functioning of the exam section is monitored by the Controller of Exams and reviewed by the Vice-Chancellor ultimately. The degree certificate and mark sheets of the University contain a uniquely encoded QR code in an encrypted form. The code will be linked to a centralized database containing details of the students. Scanning the encrypted QR code printed on the document will lead to a web page that bears the name of the student, year of passing, photograph, and other related information. The centralized database is a secure database of the University that can be accessed by corporate or any other University to electronically verify the authenticity of the document. A separate Examination Block is newly been established to facilitate central valuation.
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2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Has the University articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate and monitor its implementation and outcome? Yes, the University has articulated the graduate attributes. The Graduate Attributes of Bharathians (Graduate of the University)
Based on the graduate attributes, first we decide on what the students should learn; and then identify the activities the students need to be engaged to develop their learning. These are being done by obtaining feedback from the stakeholders such as industrial experts, alumni, students, parents and HR personals of placement companies. and discussed in the department meetings and CBCS meetings. Simultaneously there will be discussion about the activities the teachers need to engage to support the students in their learning. Accordingly necessary changes are incorporated in the design and development of curriculum in the BoS which is approved by SCAA. The curriculum emphasizes on laboratory based components, projects and self learning where the students get real time industrial applications. The curriculum also gives emphasis on development of communication skills by introducing at least one course in a programme. Moreover, trainings on communication and soft skills are organized in every department regularly and use of
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language laboratory is encouraged. Learning is facilitated through E-resources, INFLIBNET and INFONET with enabling Internet and Wi-Fi facilities which gives information literacy. Faculty members and course-coordinators guide the students properly and monitor their progress through proper counseling. The Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare have uploaded placement related materials in their website. Finally, we prepare the students to demonstrate their learning during group discussion, seminar presentations viva-voce exams as well as placement interviews.
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 CBCS rules and regulations for all programmes of the University clearly mention the learning outcomes of its academic programmes. These regulations are available in the Departments and in the University website. On the first day, the first year students are informed about these regulations by the faculty members. They are made aware of the objectives, requirements, learning outcomes and opportunities of the programme which inculcate a quest for excellence among the students and scholars. Besides each course is developed and detailed syllabus is prepared keeping in mind the learning outcome from each course.
2.6.3 How are the University‟s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? Every course work is developed at the department level keeping in mind the objectives and the learning outcomes of the coursework. The induction and orientation programmes given to the freshers orient and sensitize them about various opportunities available to them on successful completion of the academic programme. Participatory teaching and learning, periodical continuous assessments and tutorial system monitor the performance of the students at all levels. The connectivity between what they study and the opportunities available for their career is well established through faculty intervention, industrial training & internship and career guidance.
2.6.4 How does the University collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning? The details of the students such as marks secured, placement details and alumni details are maintained in the department. They are analyzed periodically to monitor the learning outcomes at the department level. Student record file is maintained for all the students at the department level by tutors which maintains data on learning outcomes. The tutorial / mentoring sessions helps the mentors to identify the performance of students as well as barriers for learning and remedial measures are initiated accordingly to overcome the barriers. The research scholars in the University are given training on research methodology to introduce them in the advanced techniques and tools for application in research once a year to facilitate them in doing research. Benchmarks are set.
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2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future challenges? The following new technologies are deployed by the University to enhance student learning and evaluation: University is linked through EDUSAT network which facilitates the students and faculty members to have access to various web resources and audio-video lectures. Language laboratory is set up in the University which is very user-friendly. The manual available in the laboratory enables the student for self study. The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000 titles of journals from 19 National and International publishers and aggregators through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section. The Internet centre enables the scholars and students to use the Internet in order to download their research and course materials. Wi-Fi and broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments which can be accessed by students and faculty members. Every department is equipped with smart classroom which enables ICT based teaching/ learning facility. Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN), which enables access to a large number of resources.
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Criterion - III Research, Consultancy and Extension 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. The University has a Research Board functioning under the chairmanship of the Dean, Research. Research Board meets minimum once a year, based on the need it meets even twice a year. Composition of Research Board: Dean, Faculty of Research, Chairman Industrial Experts - 3 Deans of Various Faculty - 4 Principals of Affiliated Colleges - 2 Association of University Teachers - 2 Professors / Scientist of other Universities and Research Institutions - 3 Student Representatives - 1 Recommendations of the Research Board: The Research Board has framed the following recommendations during the assessment period Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil. Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of the research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of the research. Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholar. To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic standards such as change in the examination pattern for completion of course work guidelines for change of topic and area of specialization guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed standard journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts subjects. For science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI journal before submission of the thesis and the same is produced in the form of acceptance letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect. appointment of senior faculty member as Research Co-Ordinator to expedite the process of evaluation of theses. formation of need based Grievance Redressal Committee in case of any dispute faced by the candidate and the guide
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3.1.2 What is the policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated / constituent colleges? Affiliated colleges are empowered to submit their research proposal individually / collectively through the mechanism advised by their own institution. The 12b status of UGC takes care of their research grant eligibility. Besides, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) also will recognize such institutes towards obtaining grants for research pursuits. conducts orientation programmes to college teachers to encourage them to apply for major research projects to funding agencies and suggest the method of doing quality of research organizing training programmes for teachers working in colleges in the application of software tools, statistical packages and experimental techniques whenever eminent resource persons visit the University there are taken to the colleges also in order to promote high quality research The library and laboratory of the University is accessible to students and teachers of colleges too. When the colleges seek for recognition of department for research as well to increase the admission of research scholar, the University approves such requests only based on the recommendations of the Inspection Committee which inspects about availability of eligible guides, books, research facilities and space in the colleges. Research Infrastructure facilities available in the University departments are extended to Principal Investigators and students of colleges too. There is a fast track mechanism in the administration to speed up the sending of proposals, midterm reports and Utilization Certificate to the funding agencies. The University encourages and supports the potential colleges to establish research centres. Eligible college teachers are given guide recognition to guide the students. To ensure the quality of research, the University also maintains and monitors the number of students to be admitted per guide (Maximum 8 Ph.D.‟s & 5 M.Phil.‟s) at any given point of time. The maximum strength of Ph.D. admission per department is also fixed based on the availability of research facility in the colleges, books available in the library, class room facility etc to ensure quality service to the students.
3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the University to facilitate the smooth implementation of research schemes/projects? Advancing of funds for Sanctioned Projects Seed money is sanctioned to young faculty to take up projects. The new recruiters are sanctioned with minor research projects. Maximum of three month salary / fellowship is provided for sanctioned projects when there is delay in sanction of II & III installment of funds. Autonomy to Principal Investigators in Purchase There are categories for purchase of equipments. Expenditure upto 10,000, the P.I can make on his own. Expenditure of ` 10,000 to ` 50,000. Purchase can be made by inviting sealed quotation. Expenditure of ` 50,001 to ` 2,00,000 can be made by inviting limited tenders. Expenditure above ` 2,00,001 to ` 10,00,000 of can be made through sealed tenders. Any expenditure exceeding ` 10,00,000 can be made by inviting open tender through publication of tender notice in the news papers.
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The Principal Investigator can utilize 5% of overhead charges on the basis of the need after getting prior permission. The University is taking all the necessary steps to release grants on time. Spending of sanctioned funds is done based the budget allotment. (suggested by P.I) The annual audit is done by local fund audit and utilization certificate is submitted on time. Consumables and chemicals are purchased on rate contract basis from suppliers.
3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted? The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University Departments. Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research and have also jointly published papers. Faculty members of University Departments conduct inter- disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides. Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology, Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO- BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU CLS. Eleven DRDO labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by Bharathiar University. The major thrust areas of DRDO are: o Application of nanotechnology for biosensors o Prospecting of medicinal plants for therapeutics o Synthesis of novel fluorescent molecules for various applications o Activated carbon technologies o Computational biology o Plant systems for vaccine development Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned a special grant to University for inviting foreign Professors. Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to promote transdisciplinary research. Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme.
3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes conducted by the University to promote a research culture on campus. Programmes to sensitize research are organized at different levels. Workshops and Seminars are organized at the Department level, University level and by the Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University. The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University conducts a maximum of two programmes in a year, one for the faculty members and one for research scholars to sensitize about recent developments and application of software package in research.
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Besides University departments organize research oriented conferences / workshops / training programmes with hands on experience atleast once in a semester. Research and Development Centre of University conducts one programme each year inviting International experts to promote research on-campus. Frequent meetings with the principal investigators are organized to obtain feedback and grievances in implementing the projects. More than 100 workshops / conferences / training programmes on research orientation have been organized on-campus to nurture research culture in the last 5 years. Through DST-PURSE programme the departments are encouraged to conduct seminars / workshops and training programmes. 12 such programmes were already conducted under DST-PURSE. University periodically conducts programmes for newly recruited University and college teachers to sensitize about the importance of funded research projects and the formalities of applying for major research projects for funding agencies. The University insists that every department should conduct weekly department seminar involving both teachers and students on the recent developments in research. The University gives nominal amount for research scholars to present papers in the international seminars outside the country Young faculty members are supported by the University by way of providing partial financial assistance to visit foreign countries from UGC merged scheme assistance
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 adjunct professors visit the University twice or thrice in a year on different capacities. They deliver lectures on latest trends in subjects and discuss the latest research progresses in thrust areas with students and faculties and contribute to the curriculum. They participate in workshops and conferences as keynote speakers. The impact of their visit helps to promote inter-disciplinary research, improve the quality of research as well as encourages the new departments to compete with other departments. The following are few eminent adjunct professors visiting our university: Dr. A. Sivathanupillai, Former CEO, Brahmos, Govt of India Dr. N. Lakshmanan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy Dr. Thangavel, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Dr. Mohanrao, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Dr. Periasamy, Hyderabad Central University Dr. Periasamy, Emory University, Atlanta,USA Dr. T. J. Pandian, Madurai Kamaraj University Dr. Rajasekaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai Dr. G. Baskaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai
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3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. Every year the University is allocating fund to each department under the budget head of Equipment, Maintenance, Chemicals and URF. Whatever is allocated effectively utilized. Budget earmarked for Research
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 (Amt in (Amt in (Amt in (Amt in (Amt in Lakhs) Lakhs) Lakhs) Lakhs) Lakhs) 31.10 33.20 35.55 35.55 35.55 URF (14%) (11%) (11%) (9%) (9%) 137.30 191.80 209.00 240.20 270.05 Equip (60%) (64%) (63%) (64%) (67%) 48.50 58.60 66.00 78.30 76.30 Chem (21%) (20%) (20%) (21%) (19%) 11.20 14.40 19.80 21.00 23.40 Maint (5%) (5%) (6%) (6%) (6%) Total 228.10 298.00 330.35 375.05 405.30
3.1.8 In its budget, does the University earmark fund for promoting research in its affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details. The University promotes research in the affiliated colleges through sharing of research facilities in terms of research equipments and high end software with the members of faculty and students of affiliated colleges giving access to the University library books sharing e-resources available through INFLIBNET and INFONET and extending computational facilities to students and teachers of affiliated colleges
3.1.9 Does the University encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of students registered, funding by the University and other sources. Yes. The University encourages Research by facilitating the Post-Doctoral fellows and Research Associates to pursue their research
Fellowship No. of Students DST- Fast Track 06 DST-WOS 02 UGC-Kothari Fellowship 02 UGC SC/ST Postdoctoral Fellowship 04 CSIR RA 03 Other Sponsored Projects 03
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3.1.10 What percentages of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the University monitor the output of these scholars? The University teachers who have completed 6 years of service are permitted to go for higher research by visiting premier institutions in pursuit of Higher Education. On return the teacher shall submit a report to the University on the study, research done during the period of leave together with a copy of the work which is evaluated further. During the last five years 20 % of our faculty members have visited other research laboratories. To name a few: Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Dept of Physics - Japan Dr. L. Senthil Kumar, Dept of Physics - Australia Dr. K. Balachandran, Dept of Mathematics – USA Dr. S. Saravanan, Dept of Mathematics – Japan Dr. C. S. Sureka, Dept of Medical Physics – USA, Italy Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology – USA, Taiwan Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Dept of Biotechnology – Mexico, UK Dr. S. Girija, Dept of Biotechnology - Korea Dr. S. R. Prabakaran, Dept of Biotechnolog - USA Dr. J. Angayaykanni, Dept of Microbial Bio-Technology - USA Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Taiwan Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Ireland Dr. K. Murugan, Dept of Zoology - Taiwan Dr. M. Ramesh, Dept of Zoology - China are some of the teachers who have visited other countries during the assessment period.
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. A total of 181 National Seminars / Conferences / Workshops and 16 International Conferences were organized by the University Departments during the assessment period. The names of the few eminent scientists participated and shared their expertise in such events are given below: Dr J. M. Davila, GSFC, NASA, USA Paulo Younse, Robotic Hardware Systems Grup, NASA, USA D. Scherrer (Stanford University), Martha Wawro, USA Dr. Mark Boyta and AK Scherrer NASA, USA Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Raja Ramanna Fellow, DAE, Govt. of India Dr Ruey Chang Hsiao, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Professor Julian K-C Ma from St. George‟s University of London Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, Temasek Polytechnic, 21 Tampines Avenue 1, Singapore – 529757 Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls & Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA
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Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH, Germany Dr. Nirbhay Kumar, William G. Vincent Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2210, New Orleans, LA - 70112 Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States S. Ramarethinam, Director, Research and Development Division, T-Stanes and Company Limited, Coimbatore Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Dr. Manas K Mandal, DS, DG (LS), DRDO Dr. Lokendra Singh, OS, DRDO M. R. Srinivasan, Formar Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Govt. of India Prof. K. Chattopadhyay, IISc, Prof. G. Siva Prasad, IITB, Prof. A. Sundaresan, JNCASR, Prof. Sampath, IISc, Dr V. Chandra Sekaran, DMRL, Dr C. S. Sundar, IGCAR, Prof. Sundar Manoharan, IITK, Prof. S. Ramaprabhu, IITM, Prof. G. Mohan Rao, IISc. Dr K. Prabhakaran, Pusan National Lab, South Korea Dr R. Krishnan, CNRS, France Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls & Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH, Germany
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the University budget for supporting students‟ research projects? The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four research scholars per department are given scholarships. The students are also given travel grant to meet part of the expenses incurred towards paper presentations in the international conferences and seminars. Wi-Fi facility is provided on-campus and in hostels at no cost to facilitate students research. University is in the member of Consortium and subscribing e-journals. Number of students who have availed University Research Fellowship:
Year No. of Students 2010 53 2011 53 2012 41 2013 44 2014 47 Total 238
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3.2.2 Has the University taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted? The University has taken special efforts to encourage the faculty to file for patents. An awareness programme was conducted on „Intellectual Property Rights‟ on 11th & 12th August 2011 sponsored by DRDO. Dept of Microbial Biotechnology S.No Patent Year Bacterial Pterin Deaminase with 1 2260/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009 Antitumor Property Mammalian Pterin deaminase with 2 2259/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009 antioxidant activity Dept of Botany S.No Patent Year Dietary supplement and method of 1 manufacturing the dietary No. 1119/CHE/2010 supplement Method and Composition for 2 No. 2088/CHE/2011 Treatment of Wounds Dept of Textiles & Apparel Design (Dr. Sangeetha Krishnaswamy) S.No Patent Year 1 Sansevieria stuckyi fibres and yarns 5253/Che/2014: filed: October 21, 2014 Swietenia Microphylla extracts for 5915/Che/2014: filed: November 26, 2 medical textiles 2014 Dept of Nanoscience & Technology S.No Patent Year Novel chitosan nano-herbal composites and process for Dec. 29, 2014 preparation and application (Ms P. Premasudha) „Wide bandgap nanostructures‟, British patent (Dr.R.T.Rajendra 0803709.5 Kumar) Dept of Environmental Sciences S.No Patent Year A process for Denitrification of ground water (Dr. Swaminathan & 236768 Application No. 1433/DEL/2003 Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy Dt. 19.11.2003 valid for 20 years jointly applied for patent in Govt of India Patent office)
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3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty: Name of the Fund S. Name of the Principle funding Title of the Project Sanctioned Duration No. Investigator Agency In Lakhs Department of Bio-Technology
Development of Vitamin E 2012- 1 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DBT 42.86 Biofortified Indica Rice 2015
DBT (NER- DNA Barcoding to study the Honey 2013- 2 Dr. R. Sathishkumar 35.91 TWINING) Biodiversity in Mizoram 2016 Study of DcAOX Genes DST (Indo- Functionality Associated with Cell 2013- 3 Dr. R. Sathishkumar 7.00 Portugal) Reprogramming under Abiotic 2015 Stresses Chemosensitizing effect of neferine on cisplatin sensitive and resistant 2014- 4 Dr. V. VijayaPadma DST human Lung, Liver and Colon 52.99 2017 cancer cells in in vitro and in vivo models Generation of BoxB-RNA tethering Bharathiar 5 Dr. J. Mathivanan system to study gene regulatory 1.00 2014 University noncoding RNAs The Himalaya To DNA Barcode 50 medicinal 2014- 6 Dr. R. Sathishkumar 5.50 Drug plants 2015 Company In Vivo and In Vitro Studies of Plant UGC- Expressed Recombinant Antigens 2015- 7 Dr. R. Sathishkumar 9.62 UKIERI-III and Antibodies Against 2016 Chikungunya Virus Department of Microbial Bio-Technology Biodiesel from Simarouba glauca seeds: Development of a protocol 2012- 8 Dr. K. Swaminathan UGC-MRP for extraction and enzymatic 8.15 2015 transesterification of S. glauca oil and its fuel efficiency analysis. UGC-BSR, 2012- 9 Dr. K. Swaminathan One time grant 7.00 India 2013 Department of Chemistry
10 Department UGC SAP Sanctioned 72.00 2011 Binuclear tripodal ligand 2011- 11 Dr R.Prabhakaran DST complexes: An efficient candidates 19.25 2014 for molecular wire Nanomaterial functionalized with cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of 2012- 12 Dr.M.Ilanchelian UGC organic dye molecules based 13.94 2015 detection system for heavy metals sensing A detail study on biomimetic and dioxygen activation properties of new Cu(II)/Cu(I) and Fe(II) 2012- 13 Dr.R.Prabhakaran CSIR 10.92 complexes containing multidentate 2015 ligands
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Prof. Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad has received an onetime grant of Rs. 7 2013- 14 Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad UGC- BSR lakhs for his life time academic 7.00 2015 achievement ( UGC- BSR)from UGC, New Delhi Functional nanoparticle architectures for amplified 15 Dr.M.Ilanchelian SERB 12.00 2013 electrochemical detection of biologically important molecules Cobalt, Nickel and copper complexes containing semicarbazones and 2013- 16 Dr.N.Dharmaraj CSIR thiosemicarbazones of coumarin: 24.00 2015 An investigation on the influence of structural factors towards biomolecular interactions DRDO Synthesis of New Fluorescent 2014- 17 Dr. P.S. Mohan 26.11 Probes for Biological Applications. 2017 Department of Commerce An Evaluation Study on the Performance of the Mahatma ICSSR, Gandhi National Rural Employment 2012- 18 Dr.M.Sumathy New Delhi Guarantee Act Scheme in 7.12 2014 Tamilnadu with a Special focus on Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirapalli and Ramanathapuram District (MRP) UGC Role of India Post in Financial 2014- 19 Dr.M.Jegadeeshwaran New Delhi 6.95 Inclusion in Tamilnadu (MRP) 2017
Department of Computer Application 2011- 20 UGC Dr. T. Devi Basic Scientific Research 30.00 2015 Department of Economics Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust Changes in the Socio – Economic (GOMBRT) Conditions of Fisher Folk 21 Dr.B.Muniyandi (jointly Households – A Study on Impact of 3.00 2011 implemented Vocational Training Offered by by Govt. of GOMBRT India, Govt. of Tamil Nadu and UNDP Directorate of Municipal Administrati Preparation of Human Development on, 22 Dr.B.Muniyandi Report for Coimbatore City 4.36 2010 Government Municipal Corporation. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai Economic Utilization of Common 2012- 23 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP Property resources : A case –study 6.69 2014 of rural households in Tamilnadu
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Socio-Economic, environmental impact of Indoor air pollution on 2015- 24 Dr. S. Boopathi UGC Tribal households: A case evidence 6.24 2018 from the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu Livihood Strategies among the Irula 2015- 25 Dr. P.S. Shanmugam BU Tribes of Siruvani hills in 1.00 2015 Coimbatore District Department of Econometrics Treatment seeking behavior, source ICSSR – of finance and cost incurred for the 2015- 26 Dr. A. Sangamithra 8.00 MRP treatment among married infertile 2017 women in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Department of Extension, Career Guidance Impact of Stress on Work Life 2014- 27 Dr. A. Vimala UGC 6.92 Balance 2016 2015- 28 Dr. A. Vimala UGC Life Skill for Self Development 1.00 2015 Department of Physical Education
Geographical based analysis on factors predicting and determining 2012- 29 Dr. K. Murugavel UGC- MRP the performance of boys in track 4.85 2014 and field events- A case study of Tribal area in Tamilnadu. A study in determining cardio respiratory fitness and 2013- 30 Dr. T. Radhakrishnan UGC- MRP 8.20 cardiovascular risk factors among 2015 college players in Tamilnadu. Wellness course on Physical Health UGC- MRP 2013- 31 Dr. P. Anbalagan and Mental Health among different 4.91 2015 Professionals. Effects of Yoganidra and wellness training programme on selected 2013- 32 Dr. P. Anbalagan DRDO 16.63 wellness components among 2016 paramilitary personnel.
Department of Linguistics Studying the Tribal Languages and coming out with a description of the Dr. V. Thayalan, UGC-SAP- 2011- 33 two Tribal Languages namely 33.50 Dr. C. Sivashanmugam DRS II 2013 VettakadaIrula and Eravala in the form of two books A study on dialect variations in Tamil with reference to technical 2011- 34 Dr. S. Sundarabalu UGC 2.05 terms of selected occupational 2013 implements UGC “Exploring e-English of the 35 Dr. T. Muthukrishnan (Innovative Undergraduated Students of B.U. and 0.50 2015 Research) Complting dictionary for e –English” “ A study on the Creative writing 36 Dr. V.M. Subramanian skills of Bharathiar University 0.50 2015 constituent college students”
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Department of English Enhancing the Soft Skills of the 37 Dr. R. Saravana Selvan UGC Post Graduate Students of English 1.00 2015 Literature for better Employment Department of Bioinformatics Biomedical Literature Mining of 2013- 38 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DBT-MRP 43.4 MTP 2016 2006- 39 Dr. P.Shanmugavel DBT DBT Bioinformatics Centre 37.30 2015 UGC, New 2012- 40 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. Cheminformatics Programme 50.00 Delhi 2017 Computational Identification of UGC, New 2012- 41 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. promoter regions in Fungal 10.39 Delhi 2015 Genomes In-silico molecular design of anti- ICMR, New 2013- 42 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. HIV microbicides and preclinical 13.85 Delhi 2017 evolution Structural studies on Membrane 2012- 43 N. Sundara Balaji ICMR Bound and Soluble Quorum Sensing 28.60 2015 Proteins of Salmonella typhi Data Mining of High Altitude 2014- 44 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DRDO 20.00 Dieseses, DRDO 2017
Department of Botany Documentation, Cataloging and Dr. V.S.Ramachandran 2013- 45 CSIR Domestication of Wild Ornamental 15.23 Professor 2016 Potential Plants from Nilgiris Status and Distribution Surveys Dr. V.S.Ramachandran 2013- 46 TBGP Selected CR/EN/DD taxa in the 6.29 Professor 2014 Wild Combinatorial chemopreventive potential of Ficus species and 2013- Dr. T. Parimelazhagan 47 DST-SERB natural non-nutritive compounds 12.00 2015 Associate Professor against Breast cancer – a novel approach Development of Nutraceutical from Dr. T. Parimelazhagan DRDO- 2014- 48 underutilized seed embryo of 25.30 Associate Professor BUCLS 2017 Palmyrah Indo-Swiss collaboration in Biotechnology project on Dr. T. Muthukumar 2014- 49 DBT Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for 69.00 Assistant Professor 2017 sustainable mixed cropping of Pigeon pea and Finger Millet Department of Zoology DNA BAR coding in fresh water 2014- 50 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan DST prawn species of the genus 41.06 2016 macrobrachium Impact of climate change on terrestrial invertebrates in protected 4.31 2014- 51 Dr. C. Gunasegaran UGC areas of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve, 2016 South India Nematode Diversity with respect to 13.80 2014- 52 Dr. P. Sundarraj UGC flora distribution at marudamalai in 2016 Tamilnadu.
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A green protocol for Synthesis Nanopesticides for Sustainable 2014- 53 Dr. K. Murugan DST 12.00 management of Crop pests and 2016 Vector Mosquitoes Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies of toxicants and 20.20 2014- 54 Dr. M. Ramesh DRDO nananoparticles using Zebra Fish 2017 genotoxicity studis of toxicants and nananop Department of Mathematics Stability, H Control and H Filter 2012- 55 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan NBHM 9.89 Design for Time – Delay System 2015 Delay Differential Models in 2014- 56 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan DST SERB immunology and Infectino diseases 13.68 2017 in an individual Computational Studies of Biological 2013- 57 Dr. K. Balachandran DRDO 24.00 Models 2016
Department of Applied Mathematics Numerical Investigation of Dr. M.Muthtamil 2013- 58 DST Oscillatory convection in a lid- 11.04 Selvan 2016 driven cavity filled with Nanofluids Effects of magnetic field on mixed 2013- 59 CSIR convection flow in a 3-D lid-driven 10.84 2016 cavity filled with Nanofluids Department of Statistics
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UGC UGC – One Time Grant for Basic 2013- 61 Dr D.Mangalaraj 7.00 [National] Science Research 2015 Dr N. Ponpandian UGC-DAE Ion Beam Synthesis and 2011- 62 CSR Characterization of Nanocomposite 7.00 2015 [National] Exchange Spring Magnets Development of Monodispersed DST Functionalized Superparamagnetic 2012- 63 Dr N. Ponpandian 22.64 [National] Nanoparticles for Potential 2015 Biological Applications. Hollow Nanostructures of UGC Hydroxyapatite and its Composites : 2012- 64 Dr N. Ponpandian 12.76 [National] Shape Controlled Synthesis and 2015 Photodegradation Studies Dr R. T. Rajendra Fabrication of ZnO DST 2011- 65 Kumar nanorods/polymer hetero-junction 30.00 [National] 2014 for solar cell application DST – Indo- Investigation of interfacial charge Ireland transfer aspects of hybrid Dr R. T. Rajendra Bilateral polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an 2014- 66 Kumar Project initial step towards judging their 3.07 2015 [Internationa potential for nano-light emitting l] devices (NANOLED)
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Influence of Swift Heavy Ion UGC – Dr R. T. Rajendra Irradiation on the structural and 2012- 67 IUAC 6.03 Kumar Magnetic Properties of Galfenol 2015 [National] (Fe1-xGax) Thin Films Wetting control and electrowetting Dr R. T. Rajendra DAE- BRNS 2012- 68 properties of superhydrophobic Si 14.35 Kumar [National] 2015 nanostructures Synthesis and characterization of Dr R. T. Rajendra DST-SERB 2012- 69 reduced graphene oxide for gas 27.60 Kumar [National] 2015 sensing applications DRDO-BU Dr R. T. Rajendra Development of carbon based 2014- 70 CLS 25.50 Kumar nanostructures for nano biosensors 2017 [National] Longmuier Blodgett Assembly of DST ordered Tin Oxide /Graphene 2012- 71 Dr C. Viswanathan 20.0 [National] Nanocomposites Film for Energy 2015 Storage Applications Development of Calcium Phosphate Dr A. Balamurugan DST / Silica Nanotube (SiNTs) based 3 D 2012- 72 26.6 [National] Porous Scaffolds : A candidate 2015 material for hard tissue regeneration Development and Evaluation of UGC Corrosion Resistance Biocompatible 2012- 73 Dr A. Balamurugan 8.00 [National] Coatings on Titanium Alloys for 2015 Implant Applications Development and Evaluation of ICMR To be 74 Dr A. Balamurugan Regeneration Sol-Gel Derived 27.0 [National] started Nanoscale Bioactive Materials DRDO-BU Isolation, Charecterization, 2014- 75 Ms P. Premasudha CLS Application of Pigment from 14.9 2017 [National] Microorganisms Department of Physics DST (Cognitive Misfolding Process of Beta 2011- 76 Dr. P. Kolandaivel Science 15.60 Amyloid Protein 2015 Initiative - CSI) Structure, stability and molecular 2014- 77 Dr. P. Kolandaivel DRDO 30.00 dynamics study of Bio-nanotubes 2017 Investigation on the ultrasound assisted control of nucleation, separation, shape, size and single 2013- 78 Dr.K.Srinivasan UGC crystalline growth of alpha lactose 11.99 2016 monohydrate (-LM) polymorphs for food and pharmaceutical applications Development of deuterated and L- Alanine doped TGS Single Crystals 2014- 79 Dr.K.Srinivasan DRDO 25.20 for Uncooled Pyroelectric Infrared 2017 Detector Applications Theoretical Investigations on the structural and Functional properties 2012- 80 Dr.L.Senthilkumar DST-SERB of pure and metallated Protein – 21.14 2015 DNA complexes Protein – DNA complexes
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Influence of Swift Heavy Ion Irradiation on the structural and 2012- 81 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar UGC-IUAC 6.03 Magnetic Properties of Galfenol 2015 (Fe1-xGax) Thin Films DAE-BRNS, Wetting control and electrowetting Young 2012- 82 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar properties of superhydrophobic Si 14.35 Scientist 2015 nanostructures Award Synthesis and characterization of DST-SERB 2012- 83 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar reduced graphene oxide for gas 28.00 Fast track 2015 sensing applications Quantum mechanical and molecular mechanical studies on the reactions 2012- 84 Dr.K.Senthilkumar UGC-MRP 13.48 of pollutants in atmosphere and in 2015 water Development of carbon coated mesoporous ferrite nanostructures 2012- 85 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan DST-SERB embedded conducting polymers as 22.25 2015 electrodes in electrochemical supercapacitors Shape and size controlled synthesis of Co AO @C (A = Sn, Ti,V and 2012- 86 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan UGC-MRP 2 4 6.89 Si) nanocomposites as an anodes for 2015 Li-ion batteries Measurement of electrothermal efficiency, deposition efficiency of Dr. G. Shanmuga the plasma spray torch and 2013- 87 DST-SERB 21.00 velayutham development of a nanostructured 2016 lanthanum zirconate thermal barrier coatings Quantum Chemical and molecular Dynamics Studies on DNA with 2012- 88 Dr. R.Shankar DST-SERB 16.37 intercalators, partial intercalators 2015 and Groove binding molecules Design and fabrication of metal oxide (Fe2O3, La FeO3 and DRDO LaSrFeO3) hybrid transtructure 2014- 89 Dr. D. Nataraj 24.28 Bu- CLS based prototype gas sensor device to 2017 detect the trace amount of CO and CO2 Development of Hot – electron Harvesting ducronturn dot (CdTe, 2015- 90 Dr. D. Nataraj DST – SERI CdTe / Zns, CdTe / Cds) Based 40.00 2018 solar cell device for Efficient Energy Conversions Application Department of Psychology Integrated Intervention for Eliminating Psychological 2014- 91 Dr. S. Subramanian ICSSR Resources among Nurses Treating 7.00 2015 HIV?AIDS and Cancer Patients: An experiment “Skill Streaming: Social Skills 2015- 92 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC Intervention among Rural 7.40 2017 Adolescents” Effectiveness of Integrated Training 2014- 93 Dr. A. Velayudhan ICSSR 6.50 for Learning Disabled Children 2015
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Effect of Therapeutic Story making 2015- 94 Dr. N. Annalakshmi NCERT Intervention on Reading Skills and 6.63 2017 Academic resilience Department of Social Work CBM Christ offel Physical accessibility features of Blindenmissi Persons with disabilities in affiliated 2013- 95 Dr. R. Arjunan on, South 2.50 colleges under Bharathiar 2015 Regional University. office, Bangalore
95 projects are ongoing with a tune of ` 1547 lakhs
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.
Industry with which linkage established Outcome of linkage The development of feed Suguna Poultry farm, Pvt Ltd., Coimbatore. supplements for improvement of poultry disease forecasting for Tea Parry Agro Industries Ltd. Valparai plantations Development of DNA Bar codes for Himalaya Drug Company Herbal Products Effect of EPA on TCDD/Dioxin CIFT, Cochin induced toxicity in rats. SITRA, Coimbatore Medical textiles The Himalaya Drug Company, Bengaluru DNA Barcoding of medicinal plants Microbial Taxonomy and Bacterial IMTECH, Chandigarh diversity Aravind Eye hospital & Post Graduate institute PCR diagnosis of Post Operative of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore Edophthalmitis Madras Diabetes Research foundation, Chennai, DNA sequencing TN. M/s SJK Industries Pvt. Ltd., India Development of Bio-products with anti cancer properties Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, Studies on nutritional evaluation of Bonn, Germany differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments Jatropower AG, Switzerland Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of South India
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3.2.5 How many departments of the University have been recognized for 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. DST-FIST – 08 Depts . Biotechnology Level I - ` 30.00 lakhs, Level II- ` 122.00 lakhs . Chemistry Level 1- ` 32.00 lakhs, Level 2- ` 300.00 lakhs . Botany Level 1- ` 29.05 lakhs . Environmental Science Level 1- ` 35.00 lakhs . Nanoscience and Technology Level 1- ` 85.00 lakhs . Physics Level 2- ` 150.00 lakhs . Statistics Level 1- ` 45.00 lakhs . Zoology Level 1- ` lakhs UGC-SAP – 08 Depts . Biotechnology DRS - I – ` 42.50 lakhs, DRS- II – ` 75.00 lakhs . Physics DRS – I –` 69.50 lakhs . Chemistry DRS – I –` 39.00 lakhs, DRS – II –` 72.10 lakhs . Economics DRS –II- ` 40.00 lakhs . Mathematics * - . Linguistics DRS-II- ` 33.50 lakhs . Tamil (DRS-II) DRS-II- ` 55.70lakhs . Computer Science * - DST-PURSE – ` 900.00 lakhs all the Science Departments * - Discontinued for some years. Efforts are taken to renew. Seven more departments are shortlisted for UGC-SAP interface meeting. (Commerce & BSMED, Zoology, Statistics, Nonoscience, Psychology, Botany, Computer Application) The significant outcome of these programmes are the following The departments were able to create sophisticated instruments for high end research Tamil Nadu Government has recognized the Department of Physics for creation of Hi- tech laboratory with a financial outlay of ` 2.5 crores The University is shortlisted for Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area in Solar Energy The Department of Bio-Technology could collaborate
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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). Name of the Fund S. Name of the Principle funding Title of the Project Sanctioned Duration No. Investigator Agency In Lakhs Department of BSMED Dr. R. Venkatapathy, Govt. of Entrepreneurship and Skill 2011- 1 Dr. S. Mahalingam 20.00 Tamil Nadu Development 2013 Dr. V. Ramanujam Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan Supply of skilled labour to the 2009 - 2 UGC 5.61 Professor industrial units in Coimbatore 2011 Capacity building and skill Dr.K. Malar Mathi 2010 - 3 UGC development of Tribals in The 6.12 Professor 2012 Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu Investment pattern among working Dr.V. Ramanujam women manage in stock market 2011- 4 UGC 6.24 Assistant Professor operations with reference to 2013 selected districts in Tamilnadu Department of Bio-Technology Production of α - tocopherol using methyl transferase gene from Dr.R.Sathishkumar DRDO -BU Arabidopsis thaliana in Lycope 2006- 5 40.00 Assistant Professor - CLS icom esculuntum through 2011 Agrobacterium mediated transformation Genetic Engineering of tomato for Dr.S.Girija 2006- 6 DRDO cold tolerance by expressing carrot 9.92 Assistant Professor 2010 antifreeze protein (AFP) Dr.S.Girija BU-DRDO- Enrichment of vitamin E in tomato 2006- 30.00 Assistant Professor CLS through metabolic engineering 2011 Production of Cold Tolerant Dr.R.Sathishkumar Transgenic tomato using 2007- 7 DRDO-FRL 9.88 Assistant Professor LTI6/RCI2A gene from 2010 Arabidopsis thaliana Dr.S.R.Prabagaran DRDO - Population dynamics of Microbial 2008- 8 4.46 Assistant Professor DRDE consortia in human waste digeste 2011 Novel A operon homologues from Dr.S.R.Prabagaran 2008- 9 DBT a enic resistant indigenous 13.79 Assistant Professor 2011 bacterial strain Bacillus indicus Studies on the Antimutagenic, anti carcinogenic and anti Dr.V.Vijayapadma 2009- 10 UGC-MRP inflammatory potential of 11.66 Assistant Professor 2012 Quercetin on Ochratoxin induced toxicity Development of recombinant Dr.R.Sathishkumar 2009- 11 UKIERI-I vaccine in transgenic plants for 32.00 Assistant Professor 2011 Chikungunya viral infection. Dr.R.Sathishkumar DNA barcoding of Indian 2009- 12 UGC-MRP 9.48 Assistant Professor medicinal plants (Apocyanaceae) 2012
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Investigation of Novel Probiotics Dr.S.R.Prabagaran 2009- 13 UGC from Gut Microflora of Indian 11.22 Assistant Professor 2012 Honey Bee Apis cerana ” Dr.R.Sathishkumar Bacterial biodive ity of Western 2009- 14 DST 20.35 Assistant Professor Ghats in search of novel species 2013 Cytoprotective effect of neferine Dr.V.Vijayapadma DRDO- 2010- 15 against hypoxia induced oxidative 9.58 Assistant Professor DIPAS 2013 stress in muscle cells. Neferine as a chemosensitising Internation Dr.V.Vijayapadma agent against Doxorubicin resistant 2010- 16 DST al Travel Assistant Professor non small cell lung carcinoma cells 2013 grant using in vitro and in vivo model. Department of Microbial Bio-Technology
(DST), Novel derivative of Lovastatin as 2010- 17 Dr. J. Angayarkanni 29.50 India anticancer agent 2013 Characterization of pigments from Dr. V.Brindha UGC, Actinomycetes collected from 2011- 18 10.03 Priyadarisini New Delhi industrially polluted areas for 2014 therapeutic applications. Department of Chemistry Inorganic Nanomaterials Composite- Nickel and Aluminium silicates –hydrogen transfer and 2008- 19 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DST-SERC 23.34 catalytic reactions- Preparation, 2011 characterization and catalytic activity Dicarboxylic acid bridged ruthenium complexes- Synthesis, 2008- 20 Dr.K.Natarajan DST 13.78 characterisation and 2011 electrochemistry Identification of semisynthetic antitumour drug from natural 2008- 21 Dr.K.Natarajan ICMR 20.00 topoisomerase II inhibitor using 2011 ruthenium Variable coordination behaviour of 2008- 22 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR thiosemicarbaozones - A 9.10 2011 systematic investigation Bionanometallation: Microbial Assisted Synthesis of Gold 2009- 23 Dr.N.Dharmaraj UGC-MRP 9.80 Nanoparticles for Catalytic and 2012 Antimicrobial Applications. Preparation and characterization of 2009- 24 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DRDO Tin (IV) oxide nanoparticles for 14.00 2012 gas sensor and applications Coordination behaviour of thiosemicarbaozones: Synthesis, characterisation, structure 2009- 25 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR 15.96 determination and applications of 2012 thiosemicarbazone complexes of ruthenium, palladium and nickel Dye molecules functionalized metal nanocluste for the 2011- 26 Dr.M.Ilanchelian DST Colorimetric and FRET detection 9.70 2013 of biomolecules
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Department of Commerce Effective Implementation of Activity Based Cost Management (ABCM) Practices by 2009- 27 Dr.G.Ganesan UGC 5.84 Manufacturing Companies in 2012 South India (MRP) Comparative Study of the working of District Consumer Disputes 2012- IIPA, New 28 Dr.M.Sumathy Redressal Forum (DCDRF) in 4.00 2013 Delhi Tamilnadu and Karnataka (MRP) Global Financial Crisis on Employment and Growth of Textile Industry in India with MEA Trust, 2012- 29 Dr.M.Sumathy reference to Textile and Garments 1.02 Chennai 2013 Units in Coimbatore and Tirupur District in Tamilnadu. (Minor Research Project) Effectiveness of E-CRM Practices 2008- 30 Dr.M.Dhanabhakyam UGC adopted by Public Sector Banks in 6.19 2011 Tamilnadu (MRP) Equity Investment Strategy and Portfolio Selection in Indian 2008- 31 Dr.P.Chellasamy UGC Capital Market with special 0.75 2010 reference to Tamil Nadu (Minor Research Project) Department of Computer Science A Methodology for automatic 2010- 32 Dr. R. Porkodi UGC feature extraction, from Medline 1.90 2012 abstracts using hybrid approach An Efficient Technique for Privacy 2010- 33 Dr. S. Vijayarani UGC 1.62 Preserving Data Mining 2012 Information technology based 2010- 34 Mr. D. Napoleon UGC knowledge bank for differently 1.10 2012 abled students An Efficient Scheduling Strategy 2009- 35 Dr. D. Ramyachitra UGC for protein sequence analysis on 0.94 2011 the Grid Department of Information Technology A Model of Defect Detection in Object Oriented Programming 2009- 36 Dr. S.Sarala UGC 0.98 Languages and Console Based 2011 Applications A Protocol for Reliable Routing in 2011- 37 Dr. R.Vadivel UGC Mobile Ad-hoc Network‟s 1.20 2013 (MANET) Department of Economics Economic Impact of Water Pollution on Rural Households – A 2006- 38 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP 6.02 case study of Noyyal River Basinin 2011 Tamil Nadu
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Economic Dimensions of Integrated Municipal Solid Waste 2009- 39 Dr.B.Vanitha UGC 6.67 Management in Coimbatore 2012 Corporation – A case study Economics of Cultivation of 2011- 40 Dr. B. Vanitha ICSSR Medicinal Plans in Tamilnadu with 4.07 2013 Special Reference to Karur District Dyeing and bleaching industries pollution and its socio-economic 2010- 41 Dr. S. Boopathi ICSSR and environmental cacies. A case e 4.19 2013 idence from Thiruppu, Erode and Karur District “Elasticity of Demand for Health care Services and the Impact on 2009- 42 Dr. A. Sangamithra (ICSSR), Health Insurance among Industrial 4.52 2011 Worke in Urban Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu” Malcolm & “Burden Of Diabetes Cost and Elizabeth 43 Source of Diabetic Treatment In 2010- Dr. A. Sangamithra Adiseshiah 1.00 Coimbatore City” – A Study of 2011 Trust, Coimbatore Engineering Industry”, Chennai “Demand for Healthcare, Expenditure Pattern and 44 Awareness of Health Insurance for 2011- Dr. A. Sangamithra UGC 6.09 Diabetic Patients in Urban 2013 Households of Coimbatore-Tamil Nadu” Department of Extension, Career Guidance
Drug abuse among the Employees 2012- 45 Dr. M. Padmanabhan UGC 6.20 in BPO 2014
2012- 46 Dr. M. Jayakumar UGC Lifelong Learning and Extension 15.00 2014
Department of Bioinformatics Molecular Interaction studies of Human Neuronal α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor with 2010- 47 Dr. P. Shanmugavel. DBT 23.18 Neurotoxins and Neurotransmitte . 2013 A Structure Based Drug Discovery paradigm Structural Characterization of integral membrane proteins with 2010- 48 N. Sundara Balaji DST 17.90 proteolytic activity from 2013 pathogenic bacterial species Isolation and in silico evaluation of UGC-Major bioactive compounds from wheat 2009- 49 Dr. N.Jayakumar. Research 8.88 seedlings for Depression and T-cell 2012 Project mediated autoimmune diseases” Department of Botany Survey, documentation, in vitro propagation and Ex situ Dr.V.Narmatha Bai 2010- 50 UGC conservation of orchids of 9.97 Professor & Head 2013 Vellingiri hills, Nilgiris biosphere reserve, Western Ghats
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“Commercial trial of two selected Dr. S. Manian, Suguna 2010- 51 natural sources of saponins as feed 2.00 Professor (Rtd.) Polutry Ltd 2011 additive in poultry production” Biodiversity Assessment of Dr. V.S.Ramachandran Karunya 2009- 52 Karunya University Campus, 0.60 Professor University 2010 Coimbatore Inventorisation, Documentation and Conservation of Endemic Dr. V.S.Ramachandran 2009- 53 UGC Angiosperms of Nilgiris, 7.69 Professor 2012 Tamilnadu, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Assessment of Rare, Endemic and Dr. A. Rajendran Endangered Plants of Velliangiri 2011- 54 UGC 8.03 Professor Hills, the Southern Western Ghats, 2014 India Phytochemical and Dr. T. Parimelazhagan DIHAR - 2008- 55 pharmacological investigations of 9.97 Associate Professor DRDO 2011 Rhodiola Dr. T. Parimelazhagan DIBER - Nutritional and phytochemical 2010- 56 9.92 Associate Professor DRDO investigations of Buckwheat 2012 Evaluation of Passiflora species of Dr. T. Parimelazhagan 2010- 57 UGC Southern India for Nutritional and 10.25 Associate Professor 2013 antioxidant properties Qualitative extraction from tulsi leaves from Coimbatore region Dr. T. Parimelazhagan INMAS- 2012- 58 using organic solvents for 4.86 Associate Professor DRDO 2013 quantification of bioactive compounds Department of Environmental Sciences The Etiology and Genetic pe pectives that influence the onset of 2009- 59 Dr. M.V. Usha Rani UGC 7.94 obesity in a semi urban population 2012 of Tamil Nadu Studies on nutritional evaluation and biofunctional properties of selected underutilised legumes, 2009- 60 Dr. P. Siddhuraju UGC Bauhinia vahilii,Canavalia 9.73 2013 ensiformis and Vigna vexillata through in vitro and in vivo approaches Fish germplasm inventory, habitat quality assessment and mapping of 61 Dr. A. Manimekalan UGC 8.50 2011-2014 streams/river of Southern Eastern Ghats linking with GIS
62 Dr. M. Muthukumar DRDO Degradation of Xenobiotics 1.50 2006-2011
Degradation of organochlorine 63 Dr. M. Muthukumar UGC pesticide using electrochemical 8.43 2008-2011 oxidation and reduction process Department of Zoology Environmental Management Sub project on “Use of GIS- for the 2005- 64 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO 1.00 prediction of mosquito vecto and 2010 mosquito Borne diseseas
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Evaluation of Bacterial Larvicides, Bacillus sphaericus (DRL, Tezpur, 2008- 65 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO 4.27 Isolates) for the control of 2012 Mosquito vecto Integration of Botanicals and Novel Microbial (Spinosad) Insecticides for the Control 2009- 66 Dr. K. Murugan UGC 7.09 Mosquito Vecto and for the 2012 Development of Eco-Friendly Biopesticides Integration of Novel Bacterial Insecticide (Spinosad) and 2009- 67 Dr. K. Murugan UGC Botanicals for the Control of 10.56 2012 Mosquito Vecto at the Endemic area of Tamil Nadu, India Integration of Botanical Pesticides and Entomopathogenic Fungi (Metarizhium anisopliae) for the 2009- 68 Dr. K. Murugan TANSCST 15.17 Control Mosquito Vector at 2012 different Agro-climatic Regions of Tamil Nadu, India. Health management through low cost plant feed for better survival, growth and production of 2009- 69 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan 7.01 UGC economically important freshwater 2012 prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergi and Macrobrachium malcolmsoni Development of new feed Dr. V. formulations towards technological 2009- 70 UGC 6.17 Ramasubramanian empowerment of aquaculture 2012 farme Integration of Nanoparticles with Botnicals and Microbial 2010- 71 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO Insecticdes for the control of 19.44 2012 Malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi and malarial parasites Development of Novel Neem, 2011- 72 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO formulations for the control of 9.97 2014 Apple Coding Moth, Pomonella
Department of Applied Mathematics A Study on the effect of radiation 2010- 73 Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi UGC on unsteady hydromagnetic flows 11.99 2013 over a stretching surface
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A Study on the Evaluation of Sampling Inspection Plans by 2009- 74 Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan UGC 5.85 Variables Based on Normal and Non 2013 -normal Distributions (2011-14)
Dr. K. M. Sakthivel A surveillance on risk facto of 2011- 75 UGC 1.40 cardiovascular disease, (2011-13) 2013
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Robust statistics and its Dr. R. Muthukrishnan 2011- 76 UGC applications in computer vision 5.43 2014 (2011-14)
Department of Nanoscience and Technology Fabrication of Nanostructured Thin Dr D. Mangalaraj DRDO Films for Microfabricated Gas Senso 2005- 77 260.00 [National] to Assess the Quality of Food 2010 Products such as Meat and Milk Dr D. Mangalaraj ISRO Fabrication and Characterization of 2005- 78 8.50 [National] Organic Solar Cells 2008 Magnetocaloric effect in DRDO Nanostructures and Thin Films of 2010- 79 Dr N. Ponpandian 23.24 [National] Gd5(SixGe1-x)4 for Magnetic 2014 Refrigeration Controlled growth of single Dr C. Visvanathan UGC crystalline V O nanorod arrays for 2010- 80 2 5 8.40 [National] high storage capacity Li-ion 2013 batteries Preparation and Characterization Dr C. Visvanathan DRDO 2010- 81 of ZnO nanorods for UV sensor 9.00 [National] 2013 applications. Department of Physics & Medical Physics Investigation on the Crystallization, Polymorphism, Habit Modification, Solution 2007- 82 Dr. K. Srinivasan CSIR 17.43 Mediated Phase Transformation 2011 and Optical Properties of the Amino Acid: L-Glutamic Acid Investigation on the Crystallization, Polymorphism, Habit Modification, Solution 2008- 83 Dr. K. Srinivasan DST 11.28 Mediated Phase Transformation 2012 and Optical Properties of the Amino Acid: Glycine Studies on nuclear fission reaction Dr. M. process with orientation to nuclear 2009- 84 DAE-BRNS 12.11 Balasubramanian data needs of India‟s advanced 2013 reactor program A study of heavy ion collisions in Dr. M. 2010- 85 UGC-MRP the heavy and superheavy mass 6.09 Balasubramanian 2013 region and the related phenomena DRDO Nanostructured thin film based gas 2005- 86 Dr. D. Nataraj 20.00 BU - CLS sensor for food quality assessment 2010 DRDO Fabrication of quantum dot based 2010- 87 Dr. D. Nataraj 22.00 BU - CLS visible and IR photon detecto 2012 Theoretical studies on charge 2009- 88 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DRDO transport properties in organic field 7.40 2012 effect transistor Effect of structural fluctuations and environment on charge transport 2009- 89 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DST-SERB 17.87 in π-stacked and conjugated 2012 organic molecules Development of cost effective electrode materials from 2010- 90 Dr. R. Kalai Selvan DAE-BRNS 18.86 Eichhornia Crassipes for 2013 electrochemical supercapacito
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Fabrication of ZnO Dr. R. T. DST- 2011- 91 nanorods/polymer hetero-junction 29.87 Rajendrakumar Nanomission 2014 for solar cell application Investigation of interfacial charge DST – Indo- transfer aspects of hybrid Dr. R. T. Ireland polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an 2011- 92 3.07 Rajendrakumar Bilateral initial step towards judging their 2013 Project potential for nano-light emitting devices (NANOLED) Synthesis and Photoluminescence characterization of Natural 2009- 93 Dr.D.Nataraj DST 20.40 Biomolecule Beta-Carotene 2013 conjugated ZnS:Mn Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Design and fabrication of computer 2011- 94 Dr. S. Muruganand UGC MRP aided dip coating and studies of 1.95 2013 certain polymer films S. R. Vijayalakshmi Real time monitoring of ubiquitous (Principal Investigator) DST-WOS 2011- 95 wireless pulse oximeter sensor 8.50 Dr. S. Muruganand A 2013 node for medical care (Mentor) Department of Psychology A survey on psychosocial DIPR Dr. S. Subramanian Determinates of potential Youth 2009- 96 DRDO 9.96 (Principal Investigator) Intention to Join Indian Defence 2011 New Delhi Service Assessing the Effectiveness of NCERT Individualized Integrated 2010- 97 Dr. S. Subramanian 2.11 New Delhi Intervention Strategies to turn 2012 around Slow Learne A Study of Psychological Facto Determining Career Intentions and 2012- 98 Dr. S. Subramanian UGC 4.64 Coping Strategies of Failed 2014 Entrepreneu Psychological Facto Influencing 2009- 99 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC the Knowledge of Cancer Causing 7.54 2011 Plastics The Influence of Perception of Parenting Style on Adjustment, Dr. A. Velayudhan Stress, Sexual Behaviour and 100 ICMR 9.61 2011 (Principal Investigator Substance Abuse of Adolescents of Different Socioeconomic and Geographical Conditions Center for Educational Psychological Dynamics of Research – Academic Resilience Among 2008- 101 Dr.N.Annalakshmi Madurai 3.00 SC/ST Students In Higher 2010 Kamaraj Education In Tamil Nadu University, Madurai, A Study of Resilience of Rural 2008- 102 Dr.N.Annalakshmi ICSSR Adolescent Students Under Risk 2.87 2010
Fostering Academic Resilience UGC, New 2009- 103 Dr.N.Annalakshmi Among Rural Low Socioeconomic 3.10 Delhi 2011 College Students
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Enhancing Resilience among Adolescent Students in Rural 2012- 104 Dr. N. Annalakshmi ICSSR 5.55 Schools at risk for Psychosocial 2014 Development: An action research Department of Social Work UGC “Psycho-Social Correlates of Well- Dr. Lovelina Little 2009/F.No.0 being among Adolescents in 2010 - 105 4.54 Flower 5236(1) Institutional and Parent Care in 2012 HRP Western Districts of Tamil Nadu” “A Study on psycho-Social Well being of Juvenile Delinquents in 2012- 106 R. Baskar UGC 1.40 Observation Homes of 2014 Tamil Nadu Department of Population & Sociology Care of the Rural Elderly across UGC their Living Arrangements: A 2009- 107 Dr. N. Audinarayana 4.39 New Delhi Study in selected Rural Settings of 2011 Tamil Nadu Care Giving to the Urban Elderly ICSSR across their Living Arrangements: 2009- 108 Dr. N. Audinarayana 2.39 New Delhi A Study in Coimbatore city Tamil 2011 Nadu Social Exclusion and Identity UGC of Arunthothia (Dalits) in some 2009- 109 Dr. N. R. Suresh Babu 4.34 New Delhi selected districts of Western Tamil 2011 Nadu
109 projects are completed with a tune of ` 1439.53 lakhs
b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received National: 1. Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated with Dr. K. Asokan, Inter University Accelerator Centre and executed the project on Swift Heavy Ions to Improve the Structural and Magnetic Properties of Materials (` 6.05 Lakhs). 2. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated with Dr M. Manivel Raja, Scientist, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory , Hyderabad and executed the DRDO ER & IPR Sponsored project on Magnetic Materials for Magnetic Refrigeration (` 23.84 Lakhs). 3. Dr R. Kalai Selvan, Department of Physics has collaborated with Dr Melo, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Mumbai and executed the project on Cost effective Electrode materials for Supercapacitors (` 19 Lakhs). 4. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated with Dr K. P. Vijaya Kumar, CUSAT, Cochin and executed the project on Fabrication of ZnO Nanorods/Polymer Hetero-Junction for Solar Cell Applications (` 30 Lakhs). 5. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated with Dr S. Amirthapandian, Scientist, Indira Gandhi centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam and executed the UGC – CSR Sponsored project on Exchange Spring Magnets (` 7 Lakhs).
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International 1. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated with Dr Enda Mcgylan, Dublin City University, Ireland and executed the project on Charge Transfer Aspects of NANOLED (` 5 Lakhs). 2. Dr C. S. Sureka, Department of Physics, has been invited by Dr Reinhard Schulte, Lomalinda University Medical Centre, California USA in the year 2012. 3. A project entitled "Bio fertilization and Bio irrigation for sustainable mixed cropping of pigeon pea and finger millet" is sanctioned to Dr.T. Muthukumar by ISCB, Indo Swiss Collaboration in Biotechnology, Project Duration : 21.10.14 - 20.10.17 Fund allotted (` 69 lakhs) 4. Dr. K. Murugan, with Dr. Donlad R Barnard, under CREST AWARD from Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi to work at USDA-ARS-CMAVE, USA for three months from May, 2011 to August, 2011. 5. Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against Chikungunya viral infection 6. Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich, Germany (` 10 lakhs) 7. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of South India (` 8 lakhs) 8. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs)
3.3 Research Facilities 3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the University to improve its infrastructure requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the needs of researchers in emerging disciplines? University has created several sophisticated research infrastructures through the DRDO–BU- CLS, DST –PURSE, DST-FIST and UGC-SAP programmes. The major research facilities developed and available on campus are given below: List of Research Equipments Available Actual Cost Year of Name of the Equipment Source Department (` in Lakhs) Purchase Fluorescent inverted 10 DST-FIST 2012 Biotechnology microscopy Gel-documentation Unit 07 University 2012 Biotechnology Deep free – 80 deg C 20 DST 2011 Biotechnology Real Time PCR 20 DST 2013 Biotechnology Nanodrop 06 University 2014 Biotechnology Plate Reader 06 University 2012 Biotechnology High Performance Liquid 09 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental Chromatography Science
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FTIR Spectrometer 10 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental Science Inductively Coupled Plasma 75 DST- 2012 Environmental Mass Spectrometer PURSE Science High Performance 75 DST – 2014 Maths & Computing Cluster PURSE Statistics Single Crystal X-ray 175 DST- 2014-15 Physics Diffractometer PURSE Powder X-Ray 60 DST-FIST 2011 Physics Diffractometer FTIR Spectrometer 14 DST-FIST 2011 Physics Differential Scanning 30 UGC-SAP 2013 Physics Calorimeter Spectroflourimeter 14 DST 2011 Physics Electrochemical Work 20 DST 2012 Physics Station UV-Vis Spectrophotometer 07 University 2013 Physics Plasma Equipments 25 2010 Physics High Energy Ball Mill 09 UGC 2010 Physics High Performance 75 UGC, 2010- Physics Computing Cluster DST 2013 DC/RF Magnetron 35 State 2009 Nanoscience Sputtering Govt. Field Emission Scanning 175 DST- 2012 Nanoscience Electron Microscope PURSE Laser Raman Spectrometer 65 State 2008 Nanoscience Govt. Atomic Force Microscope 25 State 2008 Nanoscience Govt. FTIR Spectrometer 13 University 2013 Nanoscience Spectrofluorometer 14 University 2014 Nanoscience UV- Visible 07 DST- 2013 Nanoscience Spectrophotometer SERB Contact Angle Measurement 09 DST 2012 Nanoscience Setup Potentiostat / Galvanostat 06 UGC 2011 Nanoscience Gel-Documentation System 06 UGC – XI 2011 Nanoscience Plan High Energy Ball Mill 8.5 University 2011 Nanoscience High Energy Ball Mill 07 DST – 2012 Nanoscience SERB Longmuir Blodgett Trough 09 DST - 2013 Nanoscience SERB Thermal Evaporation Unit 06 University 2011 Nanoscience Plasma Chamber with Turbo 08 DST 2012 Nanoscience Pump Probe Sonicator 5.5 2013 Nanoscience Electro Spinning Unit 6.5 DST- 2014-15 Nanoscience SERB
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Powder X-ray Diffractometer 65 DST-FIST 2014-15 Nanoscience Scanning Electron 65 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU Microscopy CLS Differential Scanning 35 DRDO 2009 DRDO-BU Calorimeter CLS Autolab 10 DRDO 2009 DRDO-BU CLS Simultaneous Thermal 20 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU Analyzer (STA) CLS Glove Box 35 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU CLS Impedance Analyzer 18 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU CLS FTIR Spectrometer 16 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU CLS Powder X-ray Diffractometer 50 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU CLS Spectroflourimeter 15 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU CLS Arc Melting Furnace 09 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU CLS High Energy Ball Mill 09 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU CLS ICP-MS 50 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU CLS
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. The University caters to needs of the researchers in two stages Pre Research Stage: Information related to e-journals, relevant publications, books, research lab are given by the respective departments / guides in the induction meetings. Post Research Stage: Details related to Post Doctoral Fellowships; Seminars and Conferences are shared through intranet facility and in the display boards. The University has a well established computer centre with more than 100 nodes with latest research softwares. Internet facility is provided to students and research scholars. University has an excellent Library resource including more than One Lakhs Books, 145 Journals, e-journals like Science Direct, Springer, Wiley, ACS, APS and other online resources through INFLIBNET and INFONET.
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 established the University Science Instrumentation Centre as a service Department which extends instrumentation services to the University Departments by way of designing and fabrication of experimental gadgets, electronic equipments. Later, the centre is elevated to academic status in the name of „Department of Electronics and Instrumentation‟. The department possesses high end equipments like Ultra Centrifuge; Peltier based UV, Visible Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatography etc.
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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)? Residential facilities are available for research scholars and other academic experts. There are four hostels for boys which can accommodate around 868 students, and four hostels for girls which can accommodate around 1020 students and scholars. There is an International hostel which can accommodate 100 inmates. Summer interns and visiting scientist are accommodated in this hostel. The guest houses of the University as well as Academic Staff College are established with facilities to accommodate National and International academicians. Besides, DRDO transit facility is also available on campus which can accommodate scientists of National and International reputation. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and computers are available for use in all the residential facilities.
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? On-campus – most of the Physical and Chemical Science faculty members are working on advanced materials. The University has sophisticated instruments like FESEM, XRD for characterizing materials. For computational facilities 15 nodes are available in Ramanujam Cluster in the Department of Mathematics created under DST PURSE programme. In addition 20 more nodes are available in the Department of Physics for the same Off-campus - DRDO – BU CLS has latest equipments and software needed for high end research which can be accessed by the faculty members and research scholars of our University to address the special challenges of research programmes
3.3.6 Does the University have centres of national and international recognition/repute? Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from other laboratories. Yes, the DRDO-BU-Centre for Life Sciences was established as a joint venture by DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the Government of Tamil Nadu at Bharathiar University campus to pursue both basic and applied research. The centre was launched by his Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the then President of India on June 06, 2005. In addition the sophisticated instrumentation facilities available in the Department of Physics and Nanoscience & Technology are utilized by the researchers from various organizations.
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. No. Bharathiar University does not publish any research Journal. The research accomplishments are released as proceedings by the press division of the University. However, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Computer Applications and the Department of Physical Education and publish research journal with ISSN number.
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3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:
S. Total Item No. Numbers 1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477 2. Monographs 10 3. Chapters in Books 120 4. Edited Books 127 5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70 6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015) Web of Science Number of Articles 1401 Sum of the Times Cited 6422 Average Citations Per Item 4.58 h – index 30 Scopus Number of Articles 2157 Sum of the Times Cited 5723 Average Citations Per Item 03 h – index 28 7. Citation Index (Overall) Total 28927 Average 10 8. SNIP Range 2.385 – 0.507 Average 1.45 9. SJR Range 2.409 – 0.493 Average 1.025 10. Impact Factor Range 2 – 7 Average 2.7 11. h – index (Overall) 62
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400 382 309 300 256
200 183 Partial 153 129 123 126 100 Number of Publications / Year 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Publication Year
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3.4.3 Give details of ∗ Faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals Many of our faculty members are serving as members of editorial boards in National & International journals.
Name of the faculty Journal Dr. D. Mangalaraj Journal of Nanoscience, Hindawi Publishers, USA Scientific Reports (Chemical Physics), Nature Dr. N. Ponpandian Publishing Group, UK Dr. K. Srinivasan Crystal Research and Technology, Wiley, Germany Dr. R. Kalaiselvan Advanced Carbon, ASP Publishers, USA Dr. R. Sathish Kumar International Journal of Biology, Canada Indian Society of Horticulture Research & Development, Dr. T. Parimelazhagan New Delhi Nonlinear Analysis; Hybrid Systems International Journal of Engineering Mathematics Dr. K. Balachandran (Hindawi) Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications (Korea) Journal of Biology and Fertility of Soils, Springerverlog, Dr. T. Muthu Kumar Netherlands ∗ Faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies Two percent of our faculty members are serving as members of steering committees of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies
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3.4.4 Provide details of ∗ research awards received by the faculty and students
∗ national and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies
Name of the faculty & Nature of the Award Department Tamil Nadu Scientist Award for Physical Prof. Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Sciences, Tamilnadu State Counsil for Science and Nanoscience &Technology Technology, Government of Tamilnadu, 2012. Fellow of Academy of Sciences, Chennai Young Scientist Award, International Union of Dr. N. Ponpandian, Crystallography Nanoscience &Technology Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai (2014) Dr. C. Viswanthan, Marie Curie Fellow Nanoscience &Technology Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai Awarded with “Best Woman Achiever Award Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi, 2012” by Anna University of Technology, Applied Mathematics Madurai during March 2012 Dr. M. Muthamilselvan, Received Top citation paper Award from Applied Mathematics Elsevier, 2012 Dr. P. Shanmugavel, TamilNadu Scientist Award, Biological Science, Bioinformatics TANSA – Government of TamilNadu Certificate of Research Excellence, The Dr. R. Rajesh, Computer International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Application Germany Nov. 2009 Dr. A. Sangamithra, „Young Economist‟ award by the Association of Econometrics Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET)-2011 “Moliyiyal Cinthanai Cirppi” – Kalaittamil Sangam – Namakkal (for Academic Service). Dr. S. Sundarabalu, Linguistics Selected from Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi- “Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar National Fellowship Award – 2014” (Public Service). ONR Global research Award, US Navy (2012). Office of Naval Research Global Award, USA Dr. K. Balachandran, (2012) Mathematics TANSA & L- Chandran Award Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai Fullbright – Nehru Administrator Award (2012), Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Physics TamilNadu Scientist Award (2010) Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai Dr. C. S. Sureka, Physics ICTP Junior Associateship (2012-2018) Dr. D. Gnanasekaran, Kalaimamani Award by Govt. of TamilNadu in Tamil the year 2010. Dr. A. Rajendran, Botany K. S. Manilal Award (2012). Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai Biotechnology
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3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil.. and Ph.D. 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? On an average four M.Phil. and five Ph.D. scholars are guided per faculty in the last four years. Yes. The University participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access. Around 409 theses are uploaded. Among Universities participated in Shodhganga, Bharathiar University is listed as 21st University among top 40 Indian Universities in 2014.
3.4.6 What is the official policy of the University to check malpractices and plagiarism in research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken. No case of plagiarism has been reported in the last four years. However, syndicate of the University is entrusted with the responsibility of dealing with malpractices and plagiarism. Plagiarism softwares (open sources) are also used to check the plagiarism. If any case of plagiarism is found it would be refereed to ethics committee of research board.
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 endeavors? DRDO – BU CLS promotes interdisciplinary research programmes among science departments such as Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Chemical Sciences has integrated four departments, Physics, Nanoscience & Technology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Individual faculty members have joint publications with other departments in interdisciplinary area. The University has passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which the related departments can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic degree / departments.
3.4.8 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and international recognition for research contributions? When the faculty receives State, National and International recognition for research contribution they are duly honored during the celebrations of Formation Day as well as Bharathiar Day by the Vice-Chancellor.
3.5 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. Bharathiar University has a structured consultancy policy which is detailed below: Industry / client should pay consultancy amount to the University and University will distribute the consultancy fees to the staff and department. The fund received by the department can be utilized for the academic research activities of the consultant and welfare of the department in the ratio of 3:1.
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For any consultancy work, communications between consultant and industries should be made at first through e-mails/ letters/ in person for technical details and consultancy charges. Consultant can sign an agreement with industry / client in presence of concern Head of the Department, regarding the details of the work to be carried out, non- disclosure agreement as well as terms and conditions. The committee has recommended consultancy charges of ` 5,000 per day for advisory consultancy (for local) in addition, DA at the rate of US $ 250 per day if the consultant is required to visit abroad and ` 1,00,000 in total for general consultancy as charges to be paid by the industry / client. Most of the consultancy services are offered at free of cost. If at all any fund is raised through consultancy service, the policy of the University is to share the generated funds in the ratio of 4:6 between the University and the consultant. Bharathiar University launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre (B-NIC) under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme which will provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to commercial values. This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials (conventionally not available in the market) to the industrial world on non-profit basis, which will open up a new window for upcoming research students and scientists for realization of their innovative and creative ideas. Some of the other consultancy services offered from the University is listed below:
S.No. Department Nature of Consultancy Organization Benefited Biodiversity survey and Rio Tinto Exploration Environmental impact assessment India Pvt. Ltd 1. Botany Development of indigenous Suguna Poultry, animal feed for poultry farms to Coimbatore substitute the imported feed Applied Solved issues related to data use 2. TCS, Chennai Mathematics & Interpolation models Indian Institute of Public Project Consultancy on Administration, Ministry 3. Commerce Consumer Issues of Consumer Affairs, New Delhi Digitalization of the process of Assessment & Accreditation of 4. IQAC Cell TCS, Chennai the Higher Educational Institutions 1. Preparation of Human Directorate of Municipal Development Index Administration, Chennai GoMBRT” (Gulf of 5. Economics 2. “Changes in the Socio- Mannar Biosphere Economic Conditions of Fisher Reserve Trust – A Folk Households - A Study on Registered Trust of Impact of Vocational Training Government of Tamilnadu) Nanoscience Faculty members offer research Research Scholars, 6. &Technology consultancy and spare the Scientists, M. Sc., M.
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prepared Nanomaterials for Tech. Students researchers working in Nanoscience. Assist in-house project for M. Sc. and M. Tech. students from other institutions. (1)M/S Ion Arc Technologies Ltd, Coimbatore Development of plasma arc (2)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd, 7. Physics technologies for materials Australia processing and waste treatment. (3)M/s Jyoti Om chemical Researc centre Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas, Gujarat DNA Barcode 50 medicinal Himalayan Drug 8. Biotechnology plants Company, Bangalore
3.5.2 Does the University have a University-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and range of activities? The University has a Center for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII) which is an approved programme division under which industries are permitted to offer non-traditional / para professional / vocational / industry oriented diploma, post graduate diploma, degree and post graduate degree programmes.
3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought? The faculty members are encouraged to do consultancy work. The consultancy rules of the University provide flexibility and freedom in undertaking consultancy work by individual faculty members. The Departments of Physics, Nanoscience and Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Communication & Media Studies and Electronics and Instrumentation do the consultancy services for the reputed firms on demand basis. The University publicizes the expertise of the University through official website, printing brochures and sending it to the industries as well as displaying them during the organization of conferences and seminars.
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 expresses its institutional social responsibility through various social outreach programmes. For example: The teachers and staff of the University willingly and generously contribute their one day salary towards the National Relief Fund. Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and conduct Entrepreneur and Skill Development programmes for the students reaching the portals of Higher Education. Bharathiar University is one of the few
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University successfully accomplished the mission in record time. Entrepreneurship Development Institute has identified Bharathiar University as nodal centre to develop entrepreneurship among the unemployment youth. Under this four different outreach programmes were organized as extension activities. Space Festival was conducted to create awareness to the general public especially to school children on 9th to 14th July 2012 on space science. More than 50,000 school, college students and general public visited the campus during the Space Festival to see the exhibits. University has actively participated in the conduct of World Tamil Conference. Awareness programme on blood donation, eye donation, parthenium eradication, child labour eradication are regularly conducted. Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12. More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines. Last rights are performed for the unclaimed bodies in the government hospital mortuaries by the University students. Placements of students in the slums to create awareness on importance of education as well as to orient towards life skills. Computer education to school children is offered. Programmes on women and legal aid are conducted. Celebration of Women‟s Day. The following programs are conducted regularly World Mental Health Day on 10th Oct 2014 World Environments Day is celebrated on 5th June World Disabled Day on 3rd Dec2013 World Elderly Day on 1st Oct 2014 University conducted voter‟s awareness rally. HIVS awareness on 1st Dec 2013 Plastic eradication campaigns are conducted periodically. Street Plays are enacted to sensitize certain social issues such as Abolishing of bonded labour on 8th OCT. Awareness on Drug Abuse In all these Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) programmes, both faculty and students are actively involved.
3.6.2 How does the University promote University-neighborhood network and student engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained community development? Campus NSS units have adopted rural neighbourhoods and supported primary school enrolment, sports facilities, coaching classes and classes on computer literacy. The University library is open for all the students of affiliated colleges and from other districts and states. The research laboratory is accessed by the teachers and students of affiliated colleges for their research purpose. The senior faculty members assist the affiliated colleges in getting autonomy, applying for funds and preparing the laboratories.
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The IQAC cell assists the neighbouring colleges in preparing them for applying for accreditation. University Health Centre and Physical Fitness Centre are open for public use. The physical fitness centre also is open for the public use. The children‟s park is allowed for the use of the children of the neighbourhood. The University has a walkers club which is permitted for the use of the public who come forward to register themselves. Being in the outskirts, the University operates bus service at no cost between University and nearest terminus for the benefit of people visiting University. The Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare has conducted affirmative programmes to train the graduates of SC/ST category towards employment with the support of TCS. Eleven such programmes were organized by the department, benefiting 742 students. Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12. More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines. The senior members of faculty from the University has visited the neighbor colleges especially Government and aided college teachers in deliver special address and motivational talks.
3.6.3 How does the University promote the participation of the students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International programmes? National Service Scheme of Bharathiar University is conducting annual regular programmes and special camping activities regularly. In addition to this we also conduct extension activities such as assisting direct administration, City police and other Government department wherever the services of our volunteers and programme officers are required. There are 84 colleges, 250 units and 25000 volunteers under NSS umbrella, at present. The basic aim of the scheme is to strengthen skill, self- discipline and confidence, service mind, leadership quality and inculcate moral values in addition to academic assignment among the youth. Bharathiar University is well known for its community services through extension activities such as organizing National Integration Camps, Blood Donation Camps, Medical Camps, Rally and Awareness programmes on AIDS control, Organ Donation, importance of literacy and reduction of school dropouts, environmental awareness programmes etc., Our NSS units have also undertaken specific programmes such as Mass Tree Plantation in Bharathiar University Campus and affiliated colleges to the tune of 25,000 saplings under Chief Minister‟s Green Cover Programme during 2011-2012. The Bharathiar Innovation Centre has conducted workshop on recent developments in Nanoscience in some of the affiliated colleges. Donated more than 5000 units of blood to the needy. Attended National Integration Camp, Adventure Camp, Mega Camp and Winter Camp conducted at Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Praesh and Himachal Pradesh. Conducted World population day rally
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3.6.4 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the University, how did they complement students‟ academic learning experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt. The extension activities organized by the University give opportunity to students to understand the livelihood of rural areas and urban issues, slum dwelling, health status of women and children, effective use of public services, personal growth and survival. During camps the students, learn the live skills of survival with limited resources, worthiness of physical work and the ability to understand the social realities. In the Youth Red Cross, blood donation camps are organized to save human life. First Aid training programmes are conducted. The importances of health habits are inculcated.
3.6.5 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 Department of Social Work, usually organizes tribal and rural camps intensively for seven days in very remote and hilly areas. The major aim of the camp is bringing social transformation with support of people as well as community participation. During the camp all the students undergo Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) training. After which all the students go and assess the needs and problems of the community. The following problems /needs were identified, such as sanitation condition, status of Old Age Pension (OPA) received, immunization, literacy status, services available within the community, caste discrimination, non issue of community certificate to Malayali (one of the tribal community) in Erode district, lack of transport facilities and so on. The following techniques and tools were taught and practiced with the support of the community.
Types Tools followed Space related PRA Social mapping Resource mapping Service and opportunity Mobility map map Time Related PRA Daily Schedule activity Seasonal Diagram / Time Line Calendar PRA Relation method Venn diagram Cause and effect Problem-Tree diagram Ranking Body mapping
While adopting the tools, the students involved all the community members. After the assessment, the felt-needs and problems were addressed to the Gram Panchayat and Veterinary department. Through the community participation, the people realized their felt-needs and problems. PRA training program brought Participatory Learning and Action (PLA). This way the department ensures the community participation. Clean India Movement: Plastic Free Campus; Cleaning the Maruthamalai Area Check dam, Green campus to protect biodiversity Adopting nearby villages for cleaning and computer literacy to the needy are some of our outreach activities.
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3.6.6 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years. The award received by the institution for extension activities include: XVIII. National Youth Festival Award, Punjab, 2014 Indira – Gandhi NSS award, New Delhi, 2013 Best Program Officer Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013 Best Volunteers Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013 Selected for participation in Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2014 Selected for participation in Global Leader Development Program, Japan, 2014 Selected for participation in NSS mega camp, Bangalore, 2013 Selected for participation in Uttar Pradesh for national integration camp Selected for participation in Andhra Pradesh for adventure camp Selected for participation in Himachal Pradesh for mega camp and winter camp
3.7 Collaboration 3.7.1 How has the University‟s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility, identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the University benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations? The University‟s collaboration with other agencies has impacted visibly both academically and financially. Based on the research collaboration between the DRDO and Bharathiar University, we established DRDO-BU CLS in 2005, with financial assistance to the tune of 18 crores in Phase-I. Subsequently, the centre could attract faculties from various disciplines to undertake research projects for the needs of the defense industry. After the completion of the Phase-I successfully the centre has received the grant to the tune of 24 crores in Phase-II. Based on these grants a separate DRDO building with sophisticated research facilities, DRDO transcit facility were created physically. Many faculty members could take-up research projects benefiting research scholars with financial assistance. Besides, the centre also admits the students for their doctoral degrees. Eleven DRDO labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by Bharathiar University.
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Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against Chikungunya viral infection Dr. A. Balamurugan, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology holds an Indo-Taiwan collaborative project on Nano Biomaterials Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology has research collaboration with Dr.Ching FengWeng of National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. They worked on “Neferine as a Chemosensitizing agent against doxorubicin resistant non-small cell lung carcinoma cells using in vitro and in vivo model” Dr. T. Muthu Kumar, Dept of Botany is operating an Indo-Swiss collaborative project on Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for sustainable mixed cropping of Pigeon pea and Finger Millet Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich, Germany (` 10 lakhs) Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of South India (` 8 lakhs) Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs) The University has signed an MoU with IIT, Mumbai for the online coaching of programming languages like C, C++, JAVA, PHP & SQL. Special software for Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and Communication and Media Studies are also available at free of cost for the students to learn based on their own pace of learning.
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3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote Curriculum development Internship On-the-job training Faculty exchange and development Research Publication Consultancy Extension Student Placement Any other (please specify)
Curriculum Development: The experts of the collaborating institutions during their visits to the University give suggestions for the improvement of curriculum and addition and deletion of existing syllabi. In some occasions they also become members in BoS and contribute towards curriculum development. Their suggestions are duly incorporated in BoS. Internship: Most of our Post-Graduate courses have the project in the final semester with the duration of three to six months as integral component of the curriculum. The students are advised to do their project work in the institutions of National significance. Such linkages facilitate the placement or for further study in the same institutions in turn such placements help students in exploring opportunities for further studies in those Institutions. There are several instances in every academic year where students who go for PG projects outside campus to reputed labs and institutions get opportunities for doctoral programs. On-the-Job-Training: The internship projects provide a platform to learn about the actual processes and challenges on a bigger level with hands on experience. The students get the job training with modernized research instruments and computational softwares. Those students are able to compete for national/international level placements. Faculty Exchange and Development: The link between the reputed institutes help in arranging faculty exchange and academic development. Faculty from Institute and Industry is involved in teaching, soft skills development and research collaboration. This has improved the quality of research and their applications. Research Publications: The collaboration with other Research Institutions promotes collaborative research in interdisciplenary areas and thus generates joint publications. It promotes the access of modern sophisticated instruments, advanced data bases for literature survey for acquisition of accurate data. A number of joint publications are generated from such collaborative efforts with laboratories such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Indira Ganthi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, and several other institutions in various streams of Science. Consultancy within and outside the Country: Interactions among different collaborative researchers help them evolve methods that can give the faculty an insight into problems faced by the industry. This opens the door for consultancy. Extension: In collaboration with the local Hospitals Medical Camps were conducted to bring awareness among people. The department of Social work and the University NSS units conducts several awareness programmes to the people in
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the nearest villages. Student Placement: The placement of students for their project work/internship for few months in outside the University led to improvement in personality development and also served as a kind of probation period where in the management get an opportunity to get acquainted with skills and abilities of the student. Accordingly, the students get offers for placement offers soon after the course is completed. The collaboration of the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare with TCS has helped in the Curriculum Development which is brief below: Curriculum Development with TCS Finance & Accounting Academy, Mumbai Bharathiar University and TCS established linkages to prepare industry based three year UG curriculum in the area of Business Process Services and Business Process Management. The company trained more than 200 teachers prepared teaching learning materials for 12 courses and provides student assessment tools, new add-on courses also prepared to the employability of students. Curriculum Validation with Infosys, Bangalore The Infosys, BPO has established linkages with Bharathiar University to create and validate three year UG programme in data analytics and business intelligence. Curriculum Delivery with Infosys Bharathiar University signed MoU to prepare a 120 hour course on Global Business foundation skills. Student Placement with TCS & HCL Under affirmative action special coaching for SC/ST and socially excluded students in areas like mathematical abilities, logical reasoning & mental application was provided and conducted special campus placement drives for the graduates. On the Job Training with TCS, Chennai The company trained 180 teachers in three spells and more than 3000 final year students were benefitted during 2014-15.
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?
S.No. Name of the Foreign University / Institution Activities 1. Yungang Teachers College, Hubei Province, Exchange of students for China “One year B.A. English” 2. Institute for Nano, Micro and Neuro Electronics, Professional Visit of faculty Sensors and Systems, University of Arkansas members 3. Co-operatiove Research centre for Professional Visit of faculty Contamination Assesment and Remediation of members and students the Environment, Adeleide, Australia 4. Huaihua University, China Exchange of Students/Programs 5. Korea Maritime University, Korea Exchange of Students/Programs
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6. Yonsei University, South Korea Exchange of Students/Programs 7. Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC), Exchange of faculty Doshisha University, Japan members and Students/Programs 8. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden Exchange of Students / (XTBG) Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Programs 9. Government of Rebublic of Equador, Equador Exchange of Programs (through Government of India) 10. Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Collaborative Research Korea Program 11. The University of Turin, Italy Scientific Co-operation 12. College of Engineering, University of Collaborative Research Saskatchewan, Canada 13. National University of Singapore, Singapore Collaborative Research and Students Exchange 14. Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Students Exchange Science, Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang, China 15. School of Information and Communication Collaborative Research Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea 16. Anglia Ruskin University, UK Research Collaboration, Exchange of Faculty Members and Students 17. DRDO, Govt. of India Established a Research Centre in the Campus. 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are registered for their PhD program with BU. 18. JSS University, Mysore Research Collaboration with Department of Biotechnology, Environmental Physics, Botany and Nanoscience and Technology 19. TCS ion Chennai & Infosys, Bangalore Learn Bharathi Portal 20. National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Exchange of faculty members and students 21. UTL Technologies, Bangalore Training faculty members and supporting student projects
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The MoU‟s signed with institute of National and International importance has enhanced the research and development activities of University by way of increasing the number of publications, improving the quality of the publications helping to take up research in related diversified areas, sharing resources, as well as developing valid curriculum and syllabi.
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Criterion - IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 How does the University plan and ensure adequate availability of physical infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization? Bharathiar University has a sprawling campus of 976 acres of land. The physical infrastructure of the University has undergone a tremendous growth in the last five years keeping in mind a. expansion to meet the growing demands and b. modernization to keep in pace with existing demand. Further, the University spends adequate time and funds on its proper maintenance. In view of environmental sustainability, the campus is modified as green campus and the front area of the University is planned and constructed with tidy reception area with lawn, beautiful garden with decorative fountains which enhances the aesthetic value of the place. There are totally 36 departments offering Post Graduate, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy programmes. In order to deliver quality higher education to its stake holders, the University is very keen in constant planning and development of its infrastructural facilities. In connection to this, there is a huge addition made to the buildings and other facilities during the assessment period of 2010 – 2015. The campus layout is designed in such a way that the administrative building is at the heart of the campus so that it is accessible at ease to all departments. The ancillary services such as bank, post office and estate maintenance are planned in a block just parallel to the administrative building which is also easily reachable to all the departments. All the buildings and space are user friendly and optimally utilized by the University. There is an auditorium Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre which is a big hall having occupancy of 900 people. It is utilized for grand functions like Convocation, Formation Day celebration, International Conferences and Seminars. Department level functions and seminars are organized in their respective department seminar halls. The high end research software packages and instruments available at DRDO are being shared and used by all the departments for their interdisciplinary research. Medical centre, medical facility, percolation pond, construction of check dams to save rain water were well done with the help of University funds and funds partially contributed by UGC. Every year the University conducts Syndicate Sub Committee meeting to find out the requirement in terms of classrooms, laboratories and other common facilities based on the admission of students. Accordingly classrooms, laboratories are constructed by creating new annexure with the existing building (facilities) or by creating new structures. In the last five years new building for the departments viz Nanoscience and Technology Biotechnology Physics Social Work Physical Education Electronics and Instrumentation Mathematics Biotechnology BSMED Education
are constructed. For common facilities a generator room, student amenity center, book storage godown, photocopy centre, examination and valuation block, sports
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infrastructure like indoor stadium and food court, University Instrumentation Centre are created. Guest house for Academic Staff College, additional rooms for Women Hostel and International Guest House are notable among the list. The indoor stadium with flood lights constructed at huge cost is optimally 6.25 crores by conducting zonal, districts and state level sports. The facilities like seminar halls, research laboratories and class rooms are optimally used by sharing them among students and faculty members of other departments.
4.1.2 Does the University have a policy for the creation and enhancement of infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes, mention a few recent initiatives. Yes, the University has a policy for creation and enhancement of infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment. Bharathiar University is constantly creating new buildings as per the requirements of the increasing number of courses, students, research and extension activities. A few recent projects are, Construction of first floor in School of Management building with smart class rooms, modernized computer laboratory with the occupancy of 100 students, air conditioned conference hall, director‟s room and computerized office room. The University entrance and front area is modified into green area which includes a beautiful lawn with resting benches, Umbrellas, fountains, rose garden and decorative mountain falls which is highly attractive and pleasant to the inmates and the visitors. An international standard indoor sports stadium with all facilities has been established. There is extension of new department buildings Biotechnology / Genetic Engineering, second floor in Bio-technology/Microbial Biotechnology, Guest house for Academic Staff College, building for Physics, Kasthuribai hostel for women, Examination and Valuation block,. Administrative functions are undergoing a rapid automation. The important sections such as office of the Controller of Examinations, Registrar‟s office and Finance Section are completely automated. This automation enhances the functioning of the University. The University has constructed a new food court which can accommodate food service to one thousand people at a time. Generator facilities are enhanced for providing uninterrupted power supply in the University. A full time doctor and two nurses are appointed for the University health centre and the service is made available for general public too. Two well established canteens have been expanded and furnished. Physics, Mathematics and Nanoscience & Technology Labs are well equipped with high end equipments. Wi-Fi facility with broadband capacity of 100 mbps is available 24 × 7 to all. Every department has a SMART class room.
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Construction Activities (2010- 2015) Estimate Amount S.No Name of Work (in Lakhs) Construction of Ground & First floor building for 1 ` 550.00 Physical Sciences 2 Construction of Building for Indoor Stadium (Part II) ` 260.00 Construction of Second floor building for Tamil and 3 ` 137.00 Linguistics Department Construction of Additional class room building for 4 Bharathiar University Arts & Science College at ` 125.00 Gudalur Additional construction to Kasthuribai Hostel during 5 ` 350.00 XI plans period under UGC grant Construction of Guest house (Hostel) for Academic 6 ` 296.45 Staff College under UGC grant Construction of Examination and Valuation block 7 ` 1100.00 under UGC grant Construction of First floor over east and north block 8 ` 105.00 of Environmental Science Building Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building 9 ` 300.00 for Nano Technology Department 10 Construction of International Students Centre ` 242.00 Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building 11 ` 320.00 for Bio Technology and Genetic Engineering 12 Construction of Book Storage Godown for SDE ` 49.00 Construction of Second floor over School of 13 ` 160.00 Mathematics & Statistics block Construction of Second floor over the First floor of 14 ` 49.00 Commerce and Education department Construction of Second floor building for Sociology 15 ` 50.00 department Construction of First floor (Part) building for 16 ` 37.00 Management block Renovation of Vice-Chancellor‟s Secretariat and 17 ` 40.30 Chamber 18 Renovation of Syndicate Hall ` 19.80 Construction of Second floor over the existing 19 ` 175.00 Biotechnology department Construction of first floor over Electronics and 20 ` 20.00 instrumentation department 21 Construction of Four Wheeler and Two Wheeler sheds ` 7.70 22 Construction of Generator room ` 10.00 Construction of common amenities centre in 23 ` 9.50 Bharathiar University Total ` 4412.75
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4.1.3 How does the University create a conducive physical ambience for the faculty in terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services? The University is always very keen in providing conducive physical ambience for the faculty members to deliver their best services to the stakeholders. The faculty members are motivated to apply for various research funding agencies. Each faculty is provided with Personal Computer either a laptop or a desk top with internet connection. And also, Wi-Fi facility improves the academic and research performance of the faculty members further. Apart from this, all the research laboratories are equipped with latest equipments and there is adequate budget allotment for the purchase of chemicals, glass wares and other consumables. The software installed in the various labs are optimally used among the researchers from various disciplines. Besides, the latest books purchased in the library also support research on campus.
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? Yes, every department has office room with adequate office equipments and furniture, restrooms and wash rooms. Besides, women students, faculty members and staff are provided with separate rest rooms and wash rooms which are well maintained.
4.1.5 How does the University ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-friendly? Taking into consideration of differently abled students, the University has constructed both stair case and ramp at the entrance of every department so as to enable the disabled students to get along easily. The visually challenged students are provided with special learning materials including CDs and scribes at the time of preparation and writing examinations.
4.1.6 How does the University cater to the requirements of residential students? Give details of Catering the residential facilities The University has Four Men hostels with the capacity of 868 inmates while four Women hostels are having the capacity of 1020 inmates besides one International hostel with the strength of 100 inmates. All the hostels are provided with basic facilities such as Guest room, Sick room, Dining Hall, RO plant, internet and Wi-Fi access. Two more hostels are under construction (one boys & girls each) with the capacity of 400 students each Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc. All the hostels are provided with essential recreational facilities like reading room, TV, magazines, news papers, and shuttle court. Fitness Centre and health care centre are available to residential students too. Flood Light facilities are also available. Instrumental music / Bharathiar songs for 6.30 PM every day. Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility in hostels Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility is provided in all the hostels
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4.1.7 Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non- teaching staff living on campus? Yes, the University has revamped its 24 hours health centre as University Hospital inside the University campus. It is equipped with medical facilities and equipments required. A full time physician and two nurses render their services at the hospital. In addition, the University has tie up with four specialty hospitals with Out Patient Department for emergency care and admission facility to attend to any emergency needs.
4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in sports and cultural events/activities? The Department of Physical Education is actively engaged in developing sports and games. There are seven faculty members specialized in various fields of sports working in the department. The major facilities such as in-door stadium with all facilities, sports pavilion, multipurpose play ground, volley ball court, handball court, table Tennis court, football court, hockey court, shuttlecock court, basket ball court, gymnasium, badminton court and tennis Court are available in the campus for promoting games and sports. In addition to the sports events, the students are provided with adequate opportunities to show case their talents in various cultural activities through students associations and clubs. Competitions are conducted at interdependent level and prizes are distributed. Interdepartmental sports events are organized for students of University Departments by the Department of Physical Education every year. Cultural festivals are organized regularly for the students of University Departments and for the affiliated colleges in commemoration of during Bharathiar‟s birth day.
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? Yes. Library plays an important role in maintaining the quality of higher education. Hence, Bharathiar University has constituted its Library Advisory Committee for strengthening the activities related to teaching, learning and research. The advisory committee is regularly conducting meetings for discussing the ways and means of improving the quality of service in the library. Members of Syndicate Sub – Committee on Library S. No Name Designation Members Status 1 Dr. P. Kamalakannan Syndicate Member Convener 2 Dr. V. Thiagarasu Syndicate Member Member 3 Dr. V. Vijaya Padma Syndicate Member Member 4 Dr. D. Jayabalan Syndicate Member Member 5 Dr. R. Sarangapani University Librarian Secretary The Library Advisory Committee gives suggestions on Purchasing of Books, Journals, E-Resources and Databases Organizing of Books Exhibition Appointment of additional manpower Technology Up-gradation and Physical Infrastructure
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4.2.2 Provide details of the following: ∗ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) - 1, 650 sq.mts. ∗ Total seating capacity - 330 ∗ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during examination, during vacation)
Days Particulars Timings Week Days Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm Week Days Transactions 09.00 am to 07.00 pm Week Ends Study & Reference Only 10.00 am to 04.30 pm During Examination Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm ∗ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) ∗ Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm; access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection The library subscribes 153 National and International journals and seven leading news papers. Around 150 journals, magazines and periodicals are received on gratis. Back issues of journals are available some dating back to 1880`s. Photocopying facility is also available inside the library. Separate chairs and tables are provided for reading in the book section. Separate reading cubicles are provided in the theses and dissertation section. 40 systems are provided in the INFLIBNET centre for accessing e-resources. Besides, access to e-resources can be made through any system connected to the Bharathiar University intranet through LAN or Wi-Fi. Display boards are kept to display the arrival of new books, Journals & Magazines.
4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings: a) Print (Books, Back Volumes & Theses)
Print Books Back Volumes Theses Dissertation 1,72,386 9,087 3,593 13,178 b) Average no. of books added during the last three years
Academic Year Volumes 2010-11 5,591 2012-13 5,577 2013-14 5,636 2014-15 5,764 c) Non Print (Micro Fiche & AV) Audio & Video Cassettes : 136 d) Electronic (E-book, E-journals) E-Books (Springer) : 2,700 Volumes E-journals : 23,000+ (INFLIBNET, CMIE, ProQuest & J-Gate) E-Databases : 31,000 Companies Data
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e) Special Collections (Text books, Reference books, Standards, Patents) Text books : Bharathiar Collections Reference Books : Competitive Exam and Civil Service Books Standards : ISI Books Patents : Nil Database Collections : Current contents on Physical, Chemical, Earth Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences and Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences CMIE – Economic Intelligence Services and Prowess On-line Data Base (E-learning)
4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection? The tools deployed to provide access in the library include The University has implemented OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for searching the availability of books and identifying their locations. OPAC keeps the readers at ease in utilizing the library facility and it saves readers‟ time and creates academic culture. Though Electronic Resource Management, UGC Infonet, EBSCO & ProQuest can be accessed Federated Searching Tools (IP Based) are also available in the Library. In-House / remote access to e-publications via J-CCC and INFLIBNET are accessible in the Library.
4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to Library Automation Online Public Access Catalogue for search of books is available There are 35 computers for public access Library has Internet band with Speed of 1Gbps The Institutional repository is under construction Content Management System for E-Learning is also under construction The Library has participation in resource sharing through INFLIBNET Consortia Participated in Shodhganga and deposited 409 Ph.D. theses The entry / exit of users and issue of books are automated through scanning of bar codes. The library has subscribed to current contents through electronic media, which provides access to more than 4,000 journals covering disciplines in Life Sciences Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences. It provides easy reference and helps to retrieve relevant references by keywords, by authors, by subject, by journals title and also by combining the parameters. It covers number of journals published around the world with abstract like Life Sciences covering 1359 journals, Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences 1063 journals and Social and Behavioral Sciences 1635 journals.
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4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to Average No. of Walk-ins: 6562 users Average No. Books Circulated: 4,562 Volumes Ratio of Library books students enrolled: 6:1
Average No. of Books added during the last five years:
Academic Year Volumes 2010-11 5,591 2011-12 5,606 2012-13 5,577 2013-14 5,636 2014-15 5,764
Average No. of login to OPAC: 365 Users / day Average No. of login to E-resources: 60 Users / day Average No. of downloaded / printed: 45 Users / day No. of IT literacy trainings organized: 06 Programs Library operations are mostly computerized especially books circulation and OPAC. The University library has bar-coded its document collections. Facilities are being created to provide internet access to the library users so as to enable them to access the various learning resources available in the academic websites.
4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to Reference: Reference & Referral service are available Reprography: Copier & Printer are available Inter Library Loan Service: Article request under J-Gate Custom Content for Consortium (JCCC) Information Deployment & Notification: Context Aware Service (CAS) & Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) Services are available OPACs: Intranet Service Internet Access is available Internet Access, Downloads, Print outs are available in INFLIBNET Lab Reading list / Bibliography Compilation: University Website links gives information In-House / remote access to e-resources: Intranet facility User Orientation Programmes for students and scholars is organized periodically. Assistance in Searching databases: Training Programme Conducted Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) / Inter-University Centre (IUC) facilities: INFLIBNET Lab The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal Consortium which includes Shodhganga in which the University has uploaded 409 Ph.D. theses. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000 titles of journals from 23 National and International publishers and aggregators through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section.
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The details of e-journals available in UGC-INFONET Number of S.No Name of the Publisher Website Address Journals 1. American Chemical Society 37 http://www.pubs.acs.org/ 2. American Institute of 18 http://www.aip.org/ Physics 3. American Physical Society 10 http://www.aps.org/ 4. Annual Reviews 33 http://arjournals.annualreviews.org 5. http://www.blackwell- Blackwell 908 synergy.com/ 6. Cambridge University Press 224 http://journals.cambridge.org/ 7. National Encyclopedia Britannica site http://search.eb.com/ Licensing 8. Institute of Physics 46 http://www.iop.org/EJ/ 9. Portland Press 4 http://www.portlandpress.com/ 10. Project Muse 411 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/ 11. 23 + 6 Royal Society of Chemistry http://www.rsc.org/ Database 12. Springer & Kluwer 1217 http://www.springerlink.com 13. Taylor& Franics 1105 http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk 14. Euclid 18 http://projecteuclid.org 15. Oxford University Press 206 http://www.oup.co.uk/ 16. 19 e- Knimbus http://www.knimbus.com resource 17. Economic & Political 1 http://www.epw.in Weekly 18. ISID 1 http://www.isid.org.in 19. JSTOR 1041 http://www.jstore.org 20. Citation of Web of Science http://www.webofscience.com Journals 21. Science Direct 1036 http://www.sciencedirect.com 22. JCCC Data Base http://www.jccc-ugcinfonet.in 23. Indianjournals.com 22 http://www.indianjournals.com
List of Subject Covered and No. of Journals Agriculture [39] Earth Science [64] Mathematics [192] Anthropology [45] Ecology [7] Medical Science [494] Archeology [17] Economics [188] Philosophy [124] Architecture [9] Education [159] Physics [178] Arts [184] Engineering [158] Political Science [153] Astronomy [17] Environmental Studies [93] Psychology [147] Biochemistry [1] Geography [45] Religion [55] Biology [306] History [221] Sciences [56] Biotechnology [15] Humanities [26] Social Sciences [166] Botany [39] Information Science [19] Sociology [155] Business [43] Language & Linguistics [79] Statistics [36]
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Chemistry [167] Law [61] Technology [17] Commerce [3] Library Science [36] Zoology [16] Culture [21] Literature [159] Computer Science [133] Management [16] Fig in the parenthesis indicate the No. of Journals available in each subject
4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing new books and journals. Books and Journals purchased under PURSE, SAP Books: Academic Sanctioned Spent No. of Books Years (Rs. In Lakhs) (Rs. In Lakhs) Purchased 2010-11 53.50 51.43 5,591 2011-12 70.50 66.15 5,606 2012-13 81.35 61.38 5,577 2013-14 181.10 156.15 8,619 2014-15 118.10 101.50 5,764 Journals: Academic Sanctioned Spent No. of Journals Years (Rs. In Lakhs) (Rs. In Lakhs) Subscribed 2010-11 20.00 16.27 176 2011-12 25.00 17.33 139 2012-13 12.00 10.36 104 2013-14 20.00 14.00 114 2014-15 20.00 17.22 145
4.2.9 What initiatives has the University taken to make the library a „happening place‟ on campus? The Library is located at the centre of campus, so that it is accessible to the faculty members, scholars and students. Library is kept open from 8 A.M to 8 P.M. Adequate number of books, journals, magazines, dissertations and theses are stocked in the library, which attract the readers to get use of the library facility. Adequate qualified man power is also available. News paper section and Thesis sections are also available. Annual book exhibition is conducted inviting many book sellers to showcase their books from which the members of faculty can recommend to library by personally going through the content of the books. INFLIBNET facility is highly useful for referring internationally published articles and theses. Faculty members are eligible to borrow 10 books at one time, Ph.D scholars can borrow five books and M.Phil. scholars and P.G students are allowed to take three books. Library automation and the issue of bar coded identity cards to the users ensure transparency in library transactions. Services such as Web OPAC, Instant browsing, Online database, E- resource access and allied services like photocopying, scanning, CD writing etc are well planned and provided to the users. The route maps of the various sections and the required instructions to the users are placed in conspicuous places which make the readers to feel easy and comfortable in getting use of the library to the optimum level. The library is constructed in such a way that a good and well planned reading place, good ventilation and pleasant ambience create an effective learning environment. Sufficient budget amount sanctioned for purchase of books and journals, adequate
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infrastructures created in library, automated transaction service provided to the user community connecting with INFLIBNET centre for accessing of e-resources make the library a happening place on campus. Bharathiar University inflibnet Centre is ranked 15th among 419 member Universities in India by UGC Infonet Consortium.
4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for the improvement of the library services? The advisory committee has initiated the system of collecting feedback from the library users. Also, there is a suggestion register kept at the entrance which is under the custody of the receptionist. For the purpose of making improvements in the library services separate feedback is collected from the faculty members, scholars, P.G students and outside users. All the feedback forms are analyzed by the librarian and based on that several changes and improvements have been made in the structural and functional aspects of the library. The analysis of the feedback reveals that The users of Library were completely satisfied with the e-resources available for reference. They were completely satisfied with the collection of reference books. However, they have expressed their preference to have more text books for their use. They were satisfied with the other services available in the library. However, they prefer to have additional photocopying, furniture for intensive use of library.
4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the last four years. On the recommendation of Library Committee renovation of entire floor, wall, window, doors have been completed. All basic amenities like pure drinking water, toilet, reading hall, cupboard, has been refurnished. The infrastructural developments are Increased seating capacity Photocopying facility (1 to 2) Added Computer Systems (40 to 50) Provision Wi-Fi connectivity Installed Reception Desk Appointed Information Officer and Book keeper Seminar Hall Server Room, and Smart Class Room
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4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Does the University have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to IT Service Management All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) basis. ATOs will look after day to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments in the departments as well as in the labs. University Science Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining the computers. The Data Center supports 24/7 access of high speed connectivity to the Internet and campus network resources. The University has an in-house mechanism to maintain the website and intranet facility.
Information Security The Common Computing Centre provides a secure and robust academic/ administrative computing environment by protecting all the computational resources of the University. The data center ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of University's information resources. The examination wing is fully computerized to maintain confidentiality and ensure quick services.
Network Security The Data Centre has both hardware and software firewalls to ensure security from unauthorized access through internet.
Risk Management Risk due to power fluctuation is managed with Uninterrupted Power Supply facility (UPS).
Software Asset Management Software to manage the processes in finance section is done through a specially designed software „Finance Management System‟ software licensed commercial softwares such as SPSS, MATLAB have been purchased by the University.
Open Source Resources University promotes the usage of open source educational resources. In some courses, open source educational resources such as spoken-tutorial are included in the references of the syllabi and students are encouraged to learn from these web sites. Research scholars are using Linux Operating System which is a Free Open Source Software in order to carry out their research. All statistical software „R‟ is used for research purpose.
Green Computing Paperless conferences are organized by sending call letters, brouchers through e- commercials. Circulars are uploaded on the intranet for internal communication. Mobile communication is also facilitated on campus.
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4.3.2 Give details of the University‟s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software. High performance computing facility with 40 nodes (cluster computing) is available in the Department of Physics & Mathematics for quantum computing and simulation which can be accessed through internet by other faculty members & students. The Internet Centre has 100 systems Library has 40 systems The Common Computing Centre has 200 terminals Most of the departments have dedicated computer lab Besides, individual faculty members are provided with desktop computing facilities The offices of the departments and laboratories are also assisted with computer terminals The recently purchased desktops / laptops are of the configuration Core i3, i5, i7 or Mac
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities? The University has introduced paperless office through computer and intranet facility to all sections. In the finance and examination department, most of the records are digitally stored (soft copy) and computer processed results are provided by examination section and pay-slip preparation and other accounting data are provided by the finance section. The University has introduced online payment for all fees included tuitions fee, convocation fee, exam fee, etc. and also has plans to introduce to affiliated college in future.
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. Every Department has been provided with computers, internet, smart board, projector, DVD players and smart class rooms which enable Multimedia presentation and video conferencing facilities to provide on line teaching and access of online learning resources. The IQAC of Bharathiar University has conducted an awareness generation program to the members of the faculty to introduce online portal and open source learning to the students. In finance section, to speed up the administrative procedure computerized solutions are adopted. In examination section systems are introduced for online fee collection, dummy number issuing, optical mark reading and issue of degree certificate with QR code and publication of results. The Ph.D. theses evaluation status can accessed through online.
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4.3.5 How does the University address issues such as authenticity and copyright with regard to online resources that lie outside the University? By being member of INFLIBNET, University is able to access authentic sources that lie outside the University. By being a member of UGC Infonet, e-journal consortium, the University can have access to authentic sources of information for more than 11,000 journals from 23 national and international publishers. Further any requirement of data mining for research purpose is done through online research such as EBSCO and Proquest.
4.3.6 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? All Departments have been deployed with Hi-tech equipments, to enhance student learning and evaluation process. The University is planning to introduce a Virtual Class Room facility so that quality of education may be improved to the international standard. Video conferencing facilities are also available. Some departments conduct online test, results are published through online, internet usage radar is also created by the Library, Google Apps is used extensively to meet new/future challenge. The University is issuing degree certificate with the unique security feature with QR code which makes the certificates highly safe with authenticated verification from any part of the world. Exam section is automated to enable bar coding mechanism. e-dummy numbering machine is installed in the examination section which saves huge manual labor to be deployed during the examination time. Besides, the time saved due to this effort has made the University possible to expedite the other related work such as paper valuation and publication of results (within 30 days from the date of last exam)
4.3.7 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and quality research? All Departments has been provided Laptops and Desktops with Wi-Fi so that teacher may utilize the benefits of new technologies for effective teaching and let them known to the latest developments in their areas of interest. All the teachers are given with personal computers with 24 hours Wi-Fi and internet facilities. The SMART class rooms are available in all the departments to compliment the conventional teaching and learning. Intranet facilities are also available for internal communication. e – resources available in the library is another facilitating feature which promotes teaching and research.
4.3.8 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the University? How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning? The classrooms of all the departments have provisions for using LCD projectors, Computers interactive boards and white boards with other accessories.
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The classrooms are internet enabled with plug and play mechanism. Teachers are encouraged to be computer friendly and avail these facilities in preparing teaching modules and power point presentations. There is a Common Computing Centre with 200 systems for students and scholars, with high end softwares. Learning resources available through online viz., spoken tutorial is used by the students and the teachers for classroom teaching space. Besides, the printed version of available resources, the teachers and the students are encouraged to use the e-content available in web pages by including the concerned websites in the reference list in each course. Language laboratory is widely used by the students to improve communication skills.
4.3.9 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such initiatives? Departments have assistant technical officer who will look after the computers and computer related activities of the departments. Besides, they assist the teachers in preparing teaching aids. Workshop – cum training programmes are organized in the University, inviting experts to give hands on experience in multimedia material preparation. 17 teachers participated in multimedia material preparation training programme and prepared e-contents. The suppliers of the computers give periodical services to maintain the systems.
4.3.10 How are the computers and their accessories maintained? All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) basis. Besides, the ATO‟s appointed in all the departments will look after day to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments in the departments as well as in the labs. Electronic and Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining the computers.
4.3.11 Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so, what are the services availed of? Yes, Bharathiar University is connected to the National Knowledge Network (NKN) seamlessly at speeds of 1 Gbps to enable sharing of online information resources among all Universities. The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related institutions in the country. The NKN enables scientists, researchers and students from different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas. NKN acts as a test bed for research in the area of network, security and delivery models for various services. Advanced applications in areas such as Health, Education, Science & Technology, Grid Computing, Bio informatics, Agriculture, and Governance are the integral part of NKN. The entire network is seamlessly integrated with the global scientific community at multiple gigabits per second speed. The NKN while impacting the existing academic and student community will also alter the R&D landscape for future generations
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4.3.12 Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard? Yes, the University is availing web resources through UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET- E-Journal Consortium and provide open access to academic resources to the students, scholars and members of faculty. All educational sites are allowed for access by using firewall protection. Our faculty members use to download research materials regularly through search engines included in Google, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, Ask, Bing , Internet Archive, Redz, fefoo, ResearchGate, carrot2, yahoo directory, duckduckgo, blekko, dmoz etc and they are well acquainted with availing these online facility for enhancing their knowledge.
4.3.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update, deployment and maintenance of computers in the University. Out of the total funds allotted for other expenditure for each department (except teaching and non-teaching salary) roughly around three to five percent of the annual budget is allotted for the maintenance of computers and other equipment.
4.3.14 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning from closed University information network to open environment? Transfer of teaching learning from closed University setup to open environment is attempted by having access to EDUSAT, MOOC and (Massive Open Online Course), Coursera, edX, Udacity etc., University is also planning to create central repository of e-contents prepared by the members of faculty for easy access to the stakeholders. Besides, internships give hands on training to students.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 4.4.1 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. Yes. Bharathiar University has a well established Estate Maintenance Office with designated officers to oversee the maintenance of physical infrastructure. Some of the initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience of the University include construction of Check dam, percolation ponds Rose garden Fountains Teachers Park, Children Park, Chief Minister Birthday Park Proper roads linking the departments Solar lights
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4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained? Give details. The sweeping, cleaning and scavenging at the University campus, maintaining hostels and staff quarters up keeping are taken care of by university Engineering Department. Maintaining University campus and building is the responsibility of the Maintenance Department. The Estate maintenance office is headed by the University engineer in the cadre of Executive Engineer who is deputed from public works department, Government of Tamilnadu. The office is functioning with the following staff 1. Two Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil)(up gradation) 2. One Junior Engineer 3. One Junior Draughting Officer 4. Retired Engineers for own seeing new construction The major building works, maintenance and repairs, additions and alteration, improvement works both for civil and electrical were executed based on the funds allotted in the budget estimate. Major construction activities Total area in Approx.Cost S. No Name of the Building Sq.ft (in lakhs) Construction of second floor over the 1 International Students Centre in Bharathiar 9688 ` 100.00 University Construction of ground and first floor 2 building for Bio Technology and Genetic 27298 ` 320.00 Engineering Department. Construction of first floor building for 3 5272 ` 53.00 Examination Hall in Bharathiar University. Construction of Book Storage Godown for 4 School of Distance Education in 3875 ` 49.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of second floor building for 5 Sociology Department in Bharathiar 4593 ` 62.00 University Construction of first floor building over the 6 existing guest house in Bharathiar 1615 ` 30.75 University Construction of second floor over the 7 Mathematics building in Bharathiar 13661 ` 160.00 University Construction of second floor over the first 8 floor of Commerce and Education 5770 ` 62.00 Department in Bharathiar University Construction of second floor over the 9 existing Bio-Technology building in 13661 ` 175.00 Bharathiar University Construction of Dining Hall near 10 5000 ` 25.00 Multipurpose Hall in Bharathiar University Construction of Guest House (Hostel) for 11 Academic Staff College in Bharathiar 22836 ` 348.00 University.
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Construction of ground floor and first floor 12 building for Physical Science Department 48370 ` 550.00 in Bharathiar University Construction of first floor over Electronics 13 and Instrumentation Department in 2713 ` 20.00 Bharathiar University Construction of toilet block Kambar Hostel 14 510 ` 18.00 in Bharathiar University Additional construction of Kasthuribai 15 26836 ` 350.00 Hostel (Phase II) in Bharathiar University Construction of first floor building over the 16 existing guest house in Bharathiar 1615 ` 30.75 University Construction of Generator room in 17 236 ` 10.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of Examination and Valuation 18 44156 ` 550.00 block (Phase I) in Bharathiar University. Construction of Common Amenities centre 19 64 ` 9.50 in Bharathiar University. Construction of Bus service station in 20 2471 ` 36.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of toilets for the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation 21 323 ` 8.00 Department Building near Dining Hall in Bharathiar University. Construction of Ladies hostel (Phase I) in 22 46570 ` 550.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of Additional class room and toilet block in the Eastern wing of 23 7470 ` 137.00 Management block in Bharathiar University. Construction of Gents Hostel (Phase II) in 24 46570 ` 550.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of ground floor building for 25 Physical Education Department Phase I in 12190 ` 230.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of ground floor building for 26 Physical Education Department Phase II in 13993 ` 260.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of Rest room building for 27 drivers in Bharathiar University. 388 ` 9.95 Construction of Servant room (male cook) 28 1033 ` 7.15 in Bharathiar University. Construction of Gas room and drain for 29 Kasthuribai Hostel in Bharathiar University. 129 ` 7.15 Construction of Ladies and Gents toilets 30 near Book Storage Godown to the SED in 316 ` 9.10 Bharathiar University
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Pro-Construction of toilet near Canteen in 31 528 ` 8.10 Bharathiar University. Construction of second floor East wing 32 (part) over the Physical Science building in 13465 ` 190.00 Bharathiar University. Construction of Radiation and Protection and source room building of Medical 33 2034 ` 30.00 Physics Department in Bharathiar University. Construction of second floor over the North 34 wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar 7266 ` 138.00 University. Construction of second floor over the North wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar 35 5544 ` 106.00 University.
Construction of Servant shed for the food 36 court to the SDE building in Bharathiar 299 ` 7.00 University. Construction of Guest House for Academic 37 2375 ` 348.00 Staff College
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Criterion - V Student Support and Progression 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? Yes, the University has a system for student support and mentoring as it is a strategy for youth development as well as a path to successful adulthood and career advancement for students. Each teacher in the capacity of a mentor is assigned with a student strength of around 20 students (1:20) at the department level. Implementation of Mentoring System: The mentees will be attached to the same mentor for the entire period of study. A tutorial file containing the personal details, performance in academics and other extracurricular activities is maintained individually for all the students. The mentor also takes care of the attendance. The mentors shall meet the mentees and record the outcome of the meetings in the Tutorial file. Need based counseling is given to the students and if necessary, parents are also updated. Based on the academic performance of the students, slow learners are guided to take remedial coaching, advanced learners are encouraged to do case presentations, paper presentations and publications.
5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic mentoring? The induction and introductory programme organized in the beginning of each academic year introduces the students information pertaining to the availability of supportive courses from various departments, the academic facilities like library, laboratories etc., Academic mentoring helps the students to evaluate their performance as well as to seek need based additional help from the mentors. In the hostels there are senior residential advisors as wardens to take care of the requirements of inmates. The student development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, popular lecture series introduce the students about the recent developments and the current trends in academic as well as research areas. Besides, on an average two programmes per year are conducted on advanced research methodology for the benefit of the research scholars. Remedial coaching classes are also conducted for the benefit of socially disadvantaged and academically underperformed students. Continuous Internal Assessment by teachers encourages the students to perform better in the classroom ambience. Some departments like BSMED, invites alumni for the orientation of the freshers thereby build a branding.
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5.1.3 Does the University have any personal enhancement and development schemes such as career counseling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and orientation to well being for its students? Give details of such schemes. Yes, the students get the benefit of academic and career counseling through a) the placement officers at the department level b) through Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare. They have created the following websites for career opportunities. www.careervarsity.com is a Learning Portal for Career Aspiring Students. www.civilservicecoach.com is useful for civil service aspirants. Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching Academy is functioning at the University to coach the aspirants for civil services exams. University has signed MoU with TCS, HCL, UTL Technologies, IIT Bombay and Infosys for preparation of industry required curriculum and faculty training. Soft skill training programmes are also given at the department level. The use of English language laboratories is encouraged with the intention of improving the language skills of the students. Finishing schools were organized by the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare under which so far seven programmes were organized for 1240 students and 05 programmes were organized benefiting 242 teachers. Under affirmative programmes for SC / ST minorities and economically weaker sections of students 17 events were organized for 1050 students and 221 were selected for placement.
5.1.4 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? Yes, the University publishes its updated prospectus and handbook annually. The Prospectus contains the following information Profile of the University Vision and Mission of the University Courses Offered, Sanctioned Strength & Eligibility Fee Details Procedure for Securing Admission Reservation Seat Matrix for Various Courses Opportunities for Learning, Teaching and Assessment The Academic Calendar is given to the students during the beginning of each academic year which contains information pertaining to the following Tentative Exam Schedule The syndicate members, administrators, deans of faculties, wardens, faculty members of the University departments and officers of the University Names of the schools, departments, courses and members of the faculty Information about students associations and clubs Fee structure and rules for payment of fee for students and scholars Types and eligibility for the award of scholarships and fellowships Library rules and regulations School of Distance Education, CCII, COP / CPP UGC – Academic staff college Students Amenities Service Centre
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The University also publishes Annual Reports which contain the details of University departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges. Vice-Chancellor‟s Engagements University Administration Status Report ( Financial, School of Distance Education, Academic Staff College, College Development Council, National Service Scheme, Library and Hostels) Report from the University Departments Report from the Affiliated Colleges (Government, Constituent, Aided and Self supporting) Examination details Recognized Research Institutions All these information‟s can also be accessed online.
5.1.5 Specify the type and number of University scholarships / freeships given to the students during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four research scholars per department are given scholarships. Status report of the student getting fellowship will be submitted in the last week of every month and subsequently the dispersal of funds will be made within seven working days. Besides, there is a policy of admitting one deserving meritorious student in each department under free education every year where the tuition fee and the boarding lodging expenses were totally waived.
5.1.6 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies? All socially disadvantaged group of students receive scholarship from the State Government and the Central Government scholarship in the form of SC/ST, BC Scholarships. Year S.No Name of the Scholarship 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total 1. Rajiv Gandhi - 14 07 11 - - 32 2. Moulana Azad 03 - 01 03 01 - 08 URF 52 49 41 45 47 - 3. JRF (NET) 05 10 16 06 04 - 41 4. DST – INSPIRE 05 09 06 07 03 - 30 5. ICSSR – SRF 01 01 02 05 - 03 12 6. ICMR - SRF - - - - 03 01 04 7. CSIR – SRF - - 15 - 02 01 18 8. UGC - SC / ST Post Doctoral - - - - 03 04 07 9. UGC – Post Doctoral for - - - - - 02 02 Women Total 66 83 88 77 63 11 154
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5.1.7 Does the University have an international student cell to attract foreign students and cater to their needs? The University has Overseas Student Support Service (OSSS) co-ordinated by a member of faculty to cater to the needs of the overseas students. The University website provides all the related information.
5.1.8 What types of support services are available for Overseas students: Overseas Students Support Services (OSSS) is the first port of centre in Bharathiar University for overseas or international students. OSSS will help the overseas students to settle in a new environment and assist with the practicalities of living in India and completing their studies in Bharathiar University. OSSS will also advice on aspects of University accommodation, counseling, health and employment. Help is extended in getting registration with local police and extending their visa process when they are in need. The courses which attract the interest of the foreign students such as English, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, BSMED, Electronics & Instrumentation are identified and preference is given for admission to overseas students. Physically challenged/differently abled students: There is exclusive quota for admission of physically challenged. One seat is reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for admission into all the courses. Services of scribes and allotment of extra time of 30 minute are provided to the visually challenged students. Multi Media Material preparation centre is established to help the differently abled students. Ramps are constructed in all the buildings for their support. SC/ST, OBC and Economically Weaker Sections: For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of Tamilnadu. Government of India scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates whose parent‟s income is below ` 2,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study. Post metric scholarship is available for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study Higher educational special loan scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates of Tamilnadu whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a. Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship is available for SC candidates to pursue M. Phil /Ph. D degree programmes. Tuition fee is fully waived for SC/ST students. SC/ST welfare cell is functioning to redress their grievances. Anna Civil Service Coaching Centre is functioning for the student‟s career development and progression.
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Students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and Abroad University encourages students to participate in various Inter-University competitions, conferences, sports and cultural activities. University provides duty leave and travel allowance to the students. Many of our research scholars from science disciplines have benefitted with DST/DBT travel grant to attend conferences and seminars abroad. Health centre/health insurance etc. On campus a full time doctor, nurses and ambulance facilities are available at Bharathiar University hospital. It takes care of the health of the students, teaching and non teaching staff. Medical consultation is provided on all working days. Health insurance is available for students, staffs and members of faculty. Fitness centre Fitness centre focuses on maintaining and developing physical fitness, weight reduction and body building. Qualified fitness instructors are available for men and women on all the working days. All the exercise equipments are available in this centre. Skill development (Spoken English, Computer Literacy, etc.) Language laboratory is functioning for all students to improve their communication skills. Soft skill development programmes are conducted by all the departments. Depending on the needs of the students, computer training is also given. Specific courses are included in the curriculum. Internet centre is available for the students to develop computer skills and use internet resources. The centre is managed by a coordinator and two supporting staff. Performance enhancement for slow learners University is conducting remedial coaching classes for weak students and it provides training to the teachers to identify slow learners and the way of treating them. Mentors also take care of the slow learners. Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning / corporate / business houses, etc MoUs signed with various foreign Universities like Munster University, Munster, Germany St. George‟s University of London, United Kingdom National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan by the Dept of Biotechnology Yunyang Teachers College, Hubei Province, China Huaihua University, China Korea Maritime University, Korea Yonsei University, South Korea Energy Conversion Research Centre (ECRC), Doshisha University, Japan University of Arkansas, USA Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy University of Canada, West Victoria, British Columbia, UK National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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Anglia Ruskin University, UK University Jean Monnet, Telecom Saint-Etienne, France Sheyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang, China National University of Singapore, Singapore enable the students to have exchange opportunities. In the internships, students are sent to various industries, organizations to get the practical exposure and get knowledge about the functioning of the organizations. Exposure of students to other institutions is made possible when they are taken to TCS, HCL, Infosys, UTL Technologies and also Manufacturing Units for industrial visits. Besides the departments are arranging study tours to the students which helps them to learn practically. Publication of student magazines The University is publishing student magazine which contains the creativity of the students such as articles, drawing, poems, riddles, interesting information etc. Besides, newsletter is published by the University Department of Communication & Media Studies and Women‟s Studies.
5.1.9 Does the University provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students appearing for civil services, defense services, NET/SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the outcome? Yes. University has a centre called Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching Academy which conducts coaching classes for civil services and competitive examinations. It is functioning through the funding of Anna Institute of Management, Chennai, and Government of Tamilnadu. About 100 trainees from Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tirupur, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Vellore & Thiruvannamalai districts are undergoing. Civil Services Preliminary examination coaching under this institute. The coaching is residential in nature; Due to the presence of this centre, Civil Service aspirants all over the western zone of Tamilnadu have been getting free coaching for the Civil Services Exams. Since, its inception, 11 trainees have passed the Preliminary Examination of Civil Services and have joined in All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai for their main examination. In addition to this, 21 trainees who had undergone coaching under this institute have been selected as Inspectors of Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of India through Fast Track Selection process. As well, a trainee Mr. Venkatesh Prabhu has been selected as the topper in the country as Flying officer through the Fast Track Selection conducted by the Staff Selection Board of Mysore and Dehradun. More than 20 trainees of this coaching Academy have become Group-II, Group-III officials; Ms. R. Kalpana, a trainee of this institute has emerged as a topper in the South India in the Reserve Bank of India Officer Exams. Two of our trainees in the academy has cleared IAS main in 2015.
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5.1.10 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student participation in sports and extracurricular activities through strategies/schemes such as Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials Any other (please specify) The Physical Education Department is working to promote sports activities. Students are encouraged and trained by the physical educators to participate and win in inter University/college sports competitions. Additional classes are taken to the players who miss the regular classes. The sports persons when they are representing the University outside the city are given retests to earn their internal assessment marks. Duty leave is provided for the sports students. Gym is available with all the equipments to maintain the physical fitness of the students. For non physical education students one course is offered as supportive course on Yoga Education, Health, Fitness and Wellness. Dietary requirements of the sports students are taken care off in the hostels by giving extra egg, milk and protein rich food. Special exam will be conducted for sports participants during examination period, if they happen to miss the exams due to his / her participation in inter University, State and National level tournaments. During coaching camp, the selected University team players will be provided daily allowances and travel allowances further the players will be provided track suits and competition sports wears with University emblem. The medal winners in all India Inter University competitions for individual events and team events will be honored with cash awards of ` 10, 000 & ` 5, 000 respectively.
5.1.11 Does the University have an institutionalized mechanism for students‟ placement? What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare them for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills? Yes. Every department has faculty co-ordinators to take of placement activities for which separate budget allotment is there. Apart from domain knowledge the students are trained on soft skills, and communication skills. The Department of Extension, Career Guidance conducts Finishing Schools to enhance the employability of the students of University departments and affiliated colleges benefiting the students and placement officers (teacher). Besides, www.careervarsity.com a learning portal is created to cater to the needs of career aspiring students.
5.1.12 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). Eight On campus and Off campus Job fairs were conducted and 956 students (University / Colleges) were placed in the last year due to the placement services provided by the University. TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL regularly visit the University for placement of students.
5.1.13 Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its activities and contributions to the development of the University? The Bharathiar University Alumni Association has been formally inaugurated on 22nd October 2001. In an era of networking and collaboration, it is the alumni support, which is definitely a value addition for any institution destined to move towards
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excellence. Alumni keep on posting information about job placement and variety of issues which help the University to take steps to bring the changes in the process of the development of the students. Alumni being a part BoS do contribute towards curriculum development in all the department. There is provision for the alumni to get registered with the alumni association through the University website. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development has a registered Alumni Association. The Alumni involved in various activities like orienting the new entrants delivering special lectures on job opportunity conducting panel discussion Training the students to face interviews „NEXUS‟ is Seminar organized exclusively by the Alumni in which eminent Alumni industrialists are invited and Best Entrepreneur and Best Alumni awards are given to deserving alumni. „AXIS‟ is the flag ship event of BSMED where, the best project award is given to student of BSMED which is partially sponsored by the Alumni.
5.1.14 Does the University have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed? The Bharathiar University established the grievance cell to redress the grievances of the students, teachers and staff working not only in the University but also in the affiliated colleges. Any aggrieved student / employee of the University with a grievance may approach the cell in writing and they are provided with proper advocacy to express their grievance. The cell is guided by the principle of natural justice in hearing and settling the grievance. The members of grievance redressal committee are:
1. Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairperson 2. Registrar Ex-officio Secretary 3. Director Students Welfare 4. Deputy Registrar (SA) Member 5. Dean, CDC Member 6. Dean, Research Member 7. Officer-in-Charge GR Cell Member 8. UG/PG students(s)/Research Scholar(s)/representative(s) Special Invitees In order to redress the grievances of the students and other stakeholders, a system is introduced in the University by way of placing a “Green box” at the entrance of the University where the stake holders are free to lodge any complaints / grievance without any fear of being identified. The whole system of redressal of grievance is directly handled by the Vice-Chancellor‟s office.
5.1.15 Does the University promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conduction gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with issues related to sexual harassment? Give details. Yes, the Department of Women Studies conducts many programmes to create awareness on issues of the women and strategies of managing the issues, gender
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equality, gender awareness, gender sensitivity, gender responsiveness and gender mainstreaming etc. The University has Women Harassment Redressal Cell which is working for the welfare of the women in campus. The Department of Women Studies has conducted Gender Audit on campus. Every year Women‟s Day is celebrated on March 8th by honoring outstanding Women achievers in the choosen field.
5.1.16 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. Anti-ragging cell is constituted in the University as per the norms of the UGC. Anti-ragging slogan is displayed in the notice boards of all the departments of University. No reports were received in the University with regard to ragging. Adequate preventive measures to check ragging is also given at the beginning of the academic year itself. Besides fresher‟s day is celebrated in all the Departments welcoming the juniors by seniors to get along and socialize with in the departments. In the beginning of academic year, wardens visit hostels frequently to ensure a conducive environment to the freshers.
5.1.17 How does the University elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the overall development of its students? The cooperation of various stakeholders of the University is elicited through the feedback received from them on various occasions. To cite a few, feedback from Students on teachers, syllabi, curriculum and infrastructure are obtained regularly. Industrial experts and employers is obtained through the meetings of the Board of Studies, Planning Board, SCAA, Syndicate and Senate Meetings. Academic external expert is obtained during academic audit. Alumni and parents during the Curriculum Development meeting The HR persons of the companies visiting for recruitment. The apex bodies such as UGC and State Government received during the finance committee meetings help the University to elicit the co-operation of the stake holders to ensure the overall development.
5.1.18 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 University conducts inter-departmental cultural fest involving the participation of all the PG students especially women students In commemoration of birthday of Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiar, a three day cultural fest Bharathi Kalai Vizha was conducted involving the students of the University departments and affiliated colleges. During hostel days cultural events are held. The students are motivated to conduct festivals like Onam, Pongal, Dushara, Ifthar, Republic day, Independence day and Christmas where the girls students actively participate in the cultural activities. Department of Physical Education takes care of participation of women in sports Women students are also deputed to Regional and National level cultural programmes organized by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
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5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 What is the student strength of the University for the current academic year? Analyze the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years.
Student Progression % PG to M.Phil. 43 PG to Ph.D. 24 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 34 (mostly from science depts)
5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the University? The completion rate during the time span stipulated by the University in the Post Graduate programmes in the University department is around 93%
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.? a) UGC-CSIR (NET) : 110 b) SET : 39 c) GATE : 17 d) GRE : 02 e) TOEFL : 06 f) Indian Civil Service : 03 g) IAS Preliminary Exams : 11 h) IAS - Main : 02 i) IAF Pilot : 17 j) Intelligence Bureau : 15 k) TNPSC Group II Services : 17
The students are encouraged to appear for NET / SLET and other competitive exams. The list furnished is only tentative. We are unable to trace the performance of the students in the above said exams once they leave the University.
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. Number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted / accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Submitted 246 318 477 503 773 Accepted 240 310 470 496 622 Ph.D Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 - Rejected - - - - - Submitted 01 02 Accepted - - D.Litt Resubmitted - - Rejected - -
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Submitted 02 02 02 02 Accepted 01 02 - - D.Sc Resubmitted - - - - Rejected - - - -
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students. Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students‟ participation. List of Sports Year Sports Level Medals South Zone Inter Kabaddi (women) Silver University All India Inter Kabaddi (women) Bronze University South Zone Inter Badminton (men) Bronze 2014- University 2015 South Zone Inter Basketball (men) Bronze University South Zone Inter Hockey women Silver University All India Inter Power lifting (men) Bronze University All India Inter Athletics – Decathlon (men) Gold University All India Inter Athletics – Decathlon (men) Bronze University All India Inter Athletics – Triple Jump (men) Silver University 2013- All India Inter Athletics – Steeple Chase (women) Bronze 2014 University All India Inter Power lifting (women) Bronze University All India Inter Volleyball (men) III Place University South Zone Inter Volleyball (men) II Place University All India Inter Athletics – Long Jump (men) Gold University All India Inter Athletics - Triple Jump (men) Silver University 2012- All India Inter Power lifting (women) Silver 2013 University All India Inter Volleyball (men) III Place University South Zone Inter Volleyball (men) III Place University All India Inter Volleyball (men) III Place 2011- University 2012 South Zone Inter Volleyball (men) III Place University
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All India Inter Athletics - Triple Jump (men) Bronze University All India Inter Volleyball (men) III Place University 2010- South Zone Inter Volleyball (men) III Place 2011 University All India Inter Athletics - Triple Jump (men) Bronze University
Bharathi Kalai Vizha -2013-14 Inter – College Cultural Competitions Consolidated Results – Inter College S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place Athulya.S (B U 1 Classical Dane Vishalini.A (LRG) Reshma.R (STC) Gudalur) Kongunadu Arts GVG Visalakshi PKR Arts College for 2 Folk Dance College, College, Women, Gobi Coimbatore Udumalpet Kovai Kalaimagal Kamalam Hindustan College of 3 Skits College of Arts & College of Arts & Arts & Science Science Science Kovai Kalaimagal GVG College of Arts & Kongu Arts & 4 Mime College of Arts & Science Science Science SaraswathiThayarajaCol Classical Vocal- 5 lege and PKR Arts & GVG College Vasavi College Solo Science College VLBJanakiammal Instrumental 6 College of Arts & Nil Nil TalaVadya Science InstrumentalSwar 7 Nil Nil Nil aVadya Light Hindustan 8 PKR College KG College Vocal(Indian) College Western 9 Nirmala College AG College Nil Vocal(Solo) Group 10 PKR College GVG College VLB College Song(Indian) Group Hindustan 11 Nirmala College Nil Song(Western) College Princy Pachel S.Preetha On the sport Amnijith.V (Bishop (Sri GVG 12 (Emracd Heights painting Appasamy College) Visalakshmi College) College) B.Ashwathi (Nift- E.Priya Dharshini K.Prabhavathi (Sri GVG 13 Collage Tea College of (Kongu Arts & Visalakshmi College) Kinitwear) Science College) V.Manjula Devi A.Nirmal T.Prarthana (Nift- Tea (Sri GVG (Tirupur 14 Poster Making College of Kinitwear) Visalakshmi Kumaran College
College) for Women) Samuel John (BU Arts B.T.Vigneswar S.Ramya (KSR 15 Cartooning & Science College- (Kongu Arts & College of Arts &
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Guddalur) Science College) Science) Vedanayaki.H Deepika Devi Shalini – (Nift- Tea (AdharshVidhyal (Kongu Arts & 16 Rangoli College of Kinitwear) aya College of Science College) Arts & Science
for Women) K.Santhosh Kumar V.SivaKumar S.Senthil Kumar (Govt Arts College, (Dr.SNSRajalaks (Saraswathi 17 Tamil Elocution Coimbatore) hmi Arts & Thayaraja Science College) College Vijayadasan Jomini(Konguna 18 English Elocution Diyya (NirmalaCollege) (STC) du College)
Consolidated Results – Inter Departments S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place Gomathi.S – 1 Classical Dane Ragu.R - Tamil Sathya.T - English Computer Science 2 Folk Dance English PhysicalEducation Econometrics English 3 Skits Nil Nil Department Mass 4 Mime English Social Work Communication Classical Textiles & 5 Nano Science English Vocal-Solo Apparel Design Instrumental 6 Nano Science English Nil TalaVadya Instrumental 7 English Nil Nil SwaraVadya Light 8 English Tamil Nil Vocal(Indian) Western 9 English Nil Nil Vocal(Solo) Group 10 English Tamil Nil Song(Indian) Group 11 English Nil Nil Song(Western) G.Kabin On the sport MohammedShehabudeen.MN M.Merlin Singh – 12 Antony – painting - (Physical Education) (Social Work) (Mathematics) J.Saravana Kumar T.Anu A.Tharani Vanavalli English) 13 College (Textiles & Priya(Commerce)
Apparel Design) R.Nabel Lizzy N.Balaji (Physical 14 Poster Making N.Ravi Kumar (English) (Mathematics) Education) Ranjith.C (Textiles & N.R.Pavithra 15 Cartooning A.Siva (Social Work) Apparel (Commerce Design) R.Krithika Bala Muniandy 16 Rangoli Ragu (Tamil) (Mathematics) (Social Work)
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Ramesh Tamil Maha Lakshmi (English) Nambi Anand 17 Kumar.M Elocution (Econometrics) (Tamil) English Narain Yadav Vishnu Priya 18 Lalith (Psychology) Elocution (Econometrics) (English)
5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. during the last four years. There are as many as 25 association and clubs to involve students in extracurricular activities on-campus and off-campus. Some of the clubs actively engage the students include photography club, trekking club, literature and orators club, acting club, music club, campus development club, nature club, yoga club and cultural club. These clubs are guided by members of faculty as faculty advisors.
5.3.3 Does the University conduct special drives/campaigns for students to promote heritage consciousness? The Department of Social Work conducts rural or tribal camps to promote heritage consciousness among students. Through experts, the department conducts workshop on street theatre and make the students to perform street theatre in village streets, bus stop, malls etc., to promote heritage consciousness. Programmes organized by Vivekananda Kendra and the active participation and organization of our students and faculty in the Classical tamil conference World Classical Tamil Conference has also promoted heritage consciousness. Celebration of Onam, Dushra, Christmas and Ifthar on campus promotes secularism at the same time create heritage consciousness.
5.3.4 How does the University involve and encourage its students to 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. Faculty members are helping the students to identify and bring out their creative skills. Students are encouraged by their faculty to publish magazines. The Department of Communication and Media Studies as well as Women Studies bring out a newsletter.
5.3.5 Does the University have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details on its constitution, activities and funding. There is no student council in Bharathiar University
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities. There are student representatives (1 male, 1 female) for each class, as well as each hostel. Students also participate as committee members to look after various activities of the hostels such as purchase of provisions, monitoring mess, attendance of students, cleanliness etc. Besides, academic bodies like BoS, committee of CBCS involve the students and their participation. As members of BoS and CBCS, the students are able to express their views about the curriculum, adequacy of the syllabi etc.,
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Criterion - VI Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the University. Vision of Bharathiar University “Educate to Elevate” Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The aim is not only focused on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to Elevate”. The University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting the rich heritage of our past and secular ideals of the nation.
Mission of Bharathiar University To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation". To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic interaction with the industry and society. To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face the emerging challenges of the knowledge area. To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation. To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to newer products and processes. To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice and equality.
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.? Yes. The Mission statement of Bharathiar University undoubtedly define the distinctive characteristics in addressing the needs of the society by striving to be innovative at the same time inclusive in transferring knowledge which serves the social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. Our mission is to prepare the students to work for societal transformation with values of justice and equality. At the same time we inculcate a global vision with international skill sets through synergic interaction with industry.
6.1.3 How is the leadership involved i. in ensuring the organization‟s management system development, implementation and continuous improvement? The Vice-Chancellor being the academic head of the institution interacts periodically with the administrative departments through the Registrar being the administrative head. The Syndicate is the governing body, the senate is the advisory body and Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) under the chairmanship of Vice- Chancellor meets regularly with a prior agenda. The proceedings are minuted and
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there is a follow up to oversee that the decisions taken in the statutory bodies are implemented on time. Besides, these committees are entrusted with the task of developing, implementing and improving participatory decentralized management system for continuous improvement. The Deans, the Coordinators, Coordinator - CBCS, Chairmen - BoS, Coordinator – IQAC other designated coordinators are responsible for introducing new courses, restructuring the existing ones and innovating the methods of teaching in the emerging areas of interest. The College Development Council (CDC) caters to the developmental needs of the affiliated institutions. The BoS for research programme ensures the quality of the research programme by conducting admission test and periodical doctoral committee meetings. ii. in interacting with its stakeholders: The students being the main stakeholder have direct access to Heads of the Departments, Registrar, Deans and Vice-Chancellor for interaction. The Vice- Chancellor also meets the students and research scholars at least twice a year, sensitize them about the new developments on campus and motivate them for higher levels of achievements. Interaction of Heads of the Departments with alumni, industrialists and educationalists takes place in the meetings of BoS. The views of the parents on curriculum, teaching learning methods and quality of education are recorded in the CBCS‟s parents meet. Besides, there is regular interaction with apex bodies such as UGC and the State Government. Whenever our students are placed, feedback from the HR professionals are also collected and reviewed at the department level. When new students are enrolled they are given orientation about CBCS, effective use of resources and assessment methods. iii. in reinforcing a culture of excellence: The year 2013 was marked on the Year of Excellence by our University. Year 2014 was marked as Year of Innovation. The University took lot of initiatives in enhancing quality of higher education in academic as well as administrative side by promoting culture of excellence. Every department conducted a minimum of two Seminar/Conference/Workshop by inviting external experts. Both teachers and students were encouraged to present papers in seminars as well as publish their research work in reputed journals. The departments were asked to submit monthly performance reports. E-governance initiatives were encouraged at the administrative level. Teachers were encouraged to apply for more projects. Excellence is ensured through consistency of our services, transparency and accountability at all levels, public disclosure of our policies and programs, establishing benchmarks and adopting best practices. The State Government has provided special grants to invite scholars from other countries example Botany Department. iv. striving to fulfill organizational needs: With the growth in the number of academic departments and the admission of students and research scholars there has been increased demand for physical infrastructure, academic requirements as well as human resource. These requirements are recommended by the respective departments and discussed by the statutory bodies for making budgetary provision and maintenance. Expenditure towards modernization, replacement of equipments is met from the budget allotments to the departments. Special infrastructural needs are met from grants such as UGC infrastructure, UGC-SAP, DST-PURSE, DST-FIST etc. The syndicate and finance committee in the annual budget meetings allot grants for recruiting additional faculty and support staff.
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6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a year? If so, state the reasons. The top leadership position of the University has not remained vacant for more than a year. However in few cases (CoE, Director – ASC, Dean – CDC) senior faculty members were given additional in-charge to fill the time gap before filling the vacancies.
6.1.5 Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are filled and meetings conducted regularly? Yes, the University ensures that all positions in various statutory bodies are duly filled as and when the vacancy arises and the meetings are conducted regularly. The details of meetings conducted for syndicate and senate of the University are given below: Dates of Syndicate Meeting: S.No Particulars Date 2010 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 08.03.2010 02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 12.04.2010 03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.06.2010 04 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 15.07.2010 05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 26.08.2010 06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 22.10.2010 07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 16.11.2010 08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.12.2010 2011 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 15.02.2011 02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 28.02.2011 03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 29.04.2011 04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.05.2011 05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 21.06.2011 06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 05.08.2011 07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.11.2011 08 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 24.11.2011 09 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.12.2011 Special Syndicate Meeting 10 22.12.2011 (Finance Committee Minutes Approval) 2012 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 24.01.2012 02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 10.03.2012 03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 19.05.2012 04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 08.06.2012 05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 27.07.2012 06 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 10.08.2012 07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.08.2012 08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.10.2012 09 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 04.12.2012 Special Syndicate Meeting 10 22.12.2012 (Finance Committee Minutes Approval)
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2013 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 14.02.2013 02 Special Syndicate Meeting 16.04.2013 03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 28.05.2013 04 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 06.06.2013 05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 17.06.2013 06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 01.08.2013 07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 11.10.2013 08 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 21.12.2013 2014 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 10.03.2014 02 Special Syndicate Meeting 25.03.2014 03 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 23.05.2014 04 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 18.06.2014 05 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 25.08.2014 06 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 24.10.2014 07 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 19.12.2014 08 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 22.12.2014 09 Special Syndicate Meeting 29.12.2014 2015 01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 13.03.2015 02 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 13.04.2015
Dates of Senate Meeting: S.No Particulars Date 2010 01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 11.06.2010 02 Annual Senate Meeting 30.12.2010 2011 01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 30.06.2011 02 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to the Syndicate) 25.11.2011 03 Annual Senate Meeting 28.12.2011 2012 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to VC‟s Search 01 25.05.2012 Committee) 02 Ordinary Senate Meeting 22.06.2012 03 Annual Senate Meeting 27.12.2012 2013 01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 24.06.2013 02 Annual Senate Meeting 27.12.2013 2014 01 Special Senate Meeting 20.01.2014 02 Ordinary Senate Meeting 30.06.2014 03 Special Senate Meeting 25.11.2014 04 Annual Senate Meeting 31.12.2014
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6.1.6 Does the University promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate the levels of participative management. Yes, University promotes a culture of participative management in curriculum development, research and administration. The Syndicate is the governing body, the Senate is the decision making body and the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs is (SCAA), the authority to decide on course and curriculum and other academic matters of the University. The composition of three apex bodies reveals the divergenee of the stake holders viz., the University faculty and faculty from affiliated colleges, the principals and eminent personalities of the society as well as the government representatives as part of participative management. There are several sub-committees in each body to study the issues in detail and present to the respective body for decision making.
The diversity of these participants in decision making enables the leadership to identify the organizational needs from all the stakeholders. Monthly meetings of the Vice-Chancellor with the Heads of the Academic and Administrative departments and the follow up faculty meetings provide avenues to involve everybody in participative management.
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. The University has 108 affiliated colleges of which 22 enjoy autonomous status and 04 colleges are recognized as Colleges with Potential for Excellence. The senior faculty members of the University are nominated as representatives in both statutory and non-statutory committees in the affiliated colleges. For example, College Committee, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Board of Studies and Results Passing Boards. When the affiliated colleges intend to start either a new programme or increase the student strength and to decide on admission of research students, University
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constitutes an inspection committee which examines the request in the light of demand for such requests; availability of teachers, space, books in the library, laboratory etc. and decision is taken accordingly. Thereby the affiliated colleges are assisted and guided by the University. Besides University encourages the affiliated colleges which have completed 10 years of existence to apply for autonomous status. All the possible guidance and assistance are provided by the University right from the curriculum development to conduct of exam to new autonomous colleges. The IQAC coordinator also supports colleges in securitizing about assessment and accreditation of colleges and in preparing the self study report. The Dean, CDC conducts meetings of Principals to brief the guidelines for various funded schemes to colleges and encourages eligible colleges to apply for autonomy as well as for various schemes to raise fund from UGC.
6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges? The provision to confer degrees by autonomous colleges is not incorporated in the University Act and Statutes.
6.1.9 How does the University groom leadership at various levels? Give details. Bharathiar University grooms leadership at various levels by conducting technical and non-technical workshops for both teaching and non-teaching staff through in bound and outbound programmes. Position of Dean and Director are held for three years at a time on rotation basis. Short tenure (2 / 3 years) of membership of the faculties in various statutory bodies ensures that a greater section of faculty members get trained in the necessary aspects of University and college management.
6.1.10 Has the University evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give details. Knowledge has two distinct aspects; 1. Information that is easily communicated and recorded 2. Embedded in the minds of the individuals that are not to be documented. “Knowledge Management is about capturing, creating, distilling, sharing and using know-how. That know - how includes explicit and tacit knowledge. It is not about books of wisdom and best practices, it‟s more about the communities that keep know - how of a topic alive by sharing what they know, building on it and adapting it to their own use. It can be called as „performance through learning‟, „shared knowledge‟, or simply „working smarter.‟ The core competency of Bharathiar University is its development and sustenance of knowledge. The effective functioning of the organization depends on the effective mobility of the processes through the structure and dynamics of the organization. To achieve this, the lubrication is considered as the effective maintenance and management of knowledge which can be done by knowing the following: 1. The current levels knowledge and its value 2. The extent of new additions and avoiding of duplication 3. The source content and delivery of knowledge which is vital for survival 4. The forecasting of knowledge requirements 5. Sources persons and events inhibiting knowledge creation, sharing and application
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The strategic plan on knowledge management complements the vision & mission of the University. The academic plans, formulated around the strategic vision are the roadmap for knowledge management. Knowledge infrastructure components provide the launching platform for knowledge management plan. The process of knowledge management involves discovering, capturing, sharing and applying the knowledge. The mechanism of knowledge management involves creation of documents on knowledge discovery and transferring them through conferences and publications. Internship, case studies, face to face meetings internalize the knowledge while identifying best practices, creating models and evaluating the same externalize the captured knowledge. Collaborating with other institutions, industry interactions help to share the knowledge. Through consultancy and extension activities we strive to find application to the knowledge created, in terms of work practices and standards. The feedback from the stakeholders helps to revise or optimize for the effective functioning of the system in due course.
The successful knowledge management on campus has created positive impact on the institution by way of getting funds from external agencies, (UGC, DST-FIST, DST- PURSE, UGC-SAP) getting listed among the top 45 Universities across the country, in pursuing quality research and creating high impact factor publications.
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6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the University? ∗ Contributing to national development Contributing to National Development is the implicit goal of Bharathiar University. The University is sensitive to the educational requirement of the State as well as the Nation. It contributes towards national development by creating and sharing knowledge and innovation in diverse fields. The Department of Biotechnology works towards research in cancer biology and genetic diseases. The Department of Physics works on Energy harvesting and thin flim and radiation studies. The Department of Environmental Sciences design alternative technologies to control pollution in water resources and generate sustainable energy. The Department of Nanoscience and Technology works on nano materials for environmental remediation and monitoring & biomedical applications. The DRDO – BU – CLS develops need based new technologies for defense application. The University also strives to increase the gross enrollment ratio by increasing access to higher education by instituting constituent colleges and PG centre. Appointment and admissions based on the reservation policy of the Government ensures social justice and equity. The academic programmes such as Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Textiles and Apparel Design which have currency and value.
∗ Fostering global competencies among students Well established laboratories with the state-of-the-art equipments and experienced and internationally renowned faculty members are the strength of the University in fostering global competencies. The periodical revision and up gradation of curricula meets the aspirations of the students and the industry. Some of the curricula are validated by Sector Skill Councils of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The University has signed MoUs with Telecom, Electronics Sector Skill Councils and training partners like TCS, HCL, Infosys and UTL Technologies. The University nurtures the culture of publication among both students and teachers which connects them with world of outside knowledge. The University has signed MoUs with foreign Universities, which enables the student and faculty exchange programmes. Many of our research scholars are under taking short-term research training through exchange programmes abroad. Soon after the Ph.D. many of our candidates go abroad for post doctoral studies. Besides, the faculty members are given financial support to visit libraries and laboratories of national importance. Connectivity established through National Knowledge Network (NKN) also foster global competencies.
∗ Inculcating a sound value system among students Series of lectures given by eminent speakers, on the ideologies of Swami Vivekanandha, Bharathiar and other notable personalities inculcate value system among students and teachers. The supportive papers offered by the departments in Yoga and Personality Development and events like, youth festivals and cultural programmes inculcate values among the students in Yoga and Personality Development. The University also organizes programmes on gender sensitization and anti-ragging.
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Begins the Each working of day University anthem at 9.45 AM every day.
எ迍ணிய 믁羿த쯍 வே迍翁믍 - Let my thoughts bloom into action 쯍லவே எ迍ண쯍 வே迍翁믍 - Let me think only noble thoughts தி迍ணிய ந篍ச믍 வே迍翁믍 - Let me have a valiant heart நதளிꏍத 쯍லறிퟁ வே迍翁믍 - Let me have a clear wisdom National Flag is hosted at 6 AM everyday till 6 PM Dress code for students is also followed, informally Vivekanandha chair is created by Tamil Department, under which series of lectures / workshops are organized for all the students and research scholars.
∗ Promoting use of technology Campus wide availability and accessibility to internet promotes the use of technology. Use of technological resources and ICT are widely practiced in teaching learning. Automation of administrative departments, linking of academic and administration through intranet, use of digital library, provision of PCs, laptops to all members of faculty, Common Computing Centre with high-end software packages, well established language laboratories are all platforms promoting the use of technology in campus. Submission of proposal for funding from various funding agencies is done through online. Payment of tuition fee, exam fee is done electronically. All communication from Office of the Registrar is sent through intranet and intimation regarding meetings are given through E-mail and SMS.
∗ Quest for excellence Quest for Excellence is promoted in the following areas: In curriculum construction, validation and delivery by involving all the stake holders and by following national skill qualification framework. In teaching and learning, by providing the state of the art laboratories, hands on experiences and through experimental and experiential learning. In promoting research competence among scholars and faculty, by deputing them to seminars and symposia and encouraging them to apply and operate projects. SAP, DST-FIST, BU-DRDO joint research projects. We promote Quest for Excellence by encouraging the departments to apply for funds through UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, UPE, CPEPA etc.
6.2 Strategy Development and 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? Yes, the University has a perspective plan both for short term and long term development. Perspective plan for the University is developed by the Planning and Development Board which serves as think-tank of the University to coordinate overall planning. Members of the Planning and Development Board are:
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S.No Details S.No Details 1. Dr. G. James Pitchai ( Chairman) 2. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, S.J Vice – Chancellor (Former Vice – Chancellor, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University) Coimbatore – 641046 Director, Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai - 600034 3. Dr. L. P. Thangavelu 4. Dr. K. A. Chinnaraju Managing Director, Secretary, Ashwin Hospital, No. 1, Coimbatore Institute of Alamu Nagar Road, Management & Technology, Coimbatore - 641012 Vellimalaipattinam, Narasipuram (Post), Thondamuthur (via), Coimbatore - 641109 5. Judge A. Ratnavelu 6. Dr. Palani G. Periasamy Willow-401, Prince Green Woods, Founder & Chairman, 66, Vanagaram Road, Athipet, PGP Group of Companies Chennai - 600058 PGP House, No. 57. Sterling Road Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600034 7. Thiru S. Meiyappan 8. Dr. P. Balasubramaniam Deputy General Manager Professor and Head, The Times of India, 126/127, Department of Mathematics Chamiers Road, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Nandanam, Chennai - 600035 Gandhigram - 624302 9. Dr. K. Nirmala Prasad Principal, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women No.20, IV Lane, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai - 600034
The outcome of Planning and Development Board is reflected in a. Establishment of Constituent Colleges of the University in the rural areas(Valparai, Gudalur and Modakurichi) b. Establishment of Bharathiar University PG Extension centre at Sivagiri, Erode c. Starting of new departments in the University Human Genetics and Molecular Biology(2014-15), Dept of Bio Chemistry (2015 onwards), Dept of Library and Information of Science (2014-15 onwards) d. Initiation of e-governance e. Promotion of green campus (check dam, percolation pond, solar light, hostel building, etc., f. Preparation for the proposal of five year plan of the University g. Implementing State Government special schemes to Universities h. Purchase and distribution of equipments to the University Departments i. Appointing guest faculty to compensate the vacant position of regular teachers j. Appointing non-teaching staff on temporary basis to manage the workload in
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administrative and academic departments. In the development of policies and strategies the Planning and Development Board consider the aspects like, expansion of teaching and research departments, increase in students strength, increase in number of research projects operated by members of faculty. The existing infrastructure both in terms of Physical, human and financial are evaluated against their demand and the ways and means of meeting the inadequacy of the same are also looked into by the Planning and Development Board.
6.2.2 Describe the University‟s internal organizational structure and decision making processes and their effectiveness.
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6.2.3 Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed, driven, deployed and reviewed? Yes. The University has policy to ensure quality. The Quality Policy of Bharathiar University Bharathiar University strives for excellence with a sense of commitment through continual improvement in the quality and reliability of all academic and administrative services with the effective quality management system encompassing all statutory, regulatory and environmental requirements.
6.2.4 Does the University encourage its academic departments to function independently and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability? Yes. The University constantly encourages the academic departments to function with autonomy and intern sought their accountability through periodical review meetings. In the organizational hierarchy Vice-Chancellor provides effective leadership to the University. There is decentralization in all decision making powers with both academic and financial autonomy. The departments have considerable autonomy in design and implementation of academic programmes, research & extension activities. Annually, according to the needs, budget is allotted. The departments are also entrusted with the autonomy of conducting internal and end semester exams. The Deans of respective faculty are involved in some of the academic activities of the departments like admission in M.Phil. & Ph.D., appointment of guest faculty, selection of research investigators / assistant etc., Accountability in the functioning of the faculty is ensured through performance appraisal reports, feedback from the students in career advancements and academic audits. Financial autonomy is ensured to the departments within the given budget.
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? In the last four years 151 cases were filed of which 98 cases were filed by the students against the process of SET - UGC. All the cases were quashed in the upper court by UGC which was the main respondent and it has also got a direction from the Supreme Court for the disposal. Few cases are pending in the court in which the University is only second respondent, the first respondent being the Higher Education Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu. Instructions are expected from the Department of Higher Education for further action.
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? There is a Grievance Redressal Committee which promptly attends and redresses the grievances / complaints case by case, besides the department level staff council. The staff council redresses academic related issues, the syndicate redresses issues related to affiliated colleges. The syndicate analyzes the nature of grievance and redeems the
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situation effectively. The chief warden and council of wardens address the grievances of inmates of the hostels. The teaching and non-teaching staff association represents grievances related to service matters for which various syndicate sub committees formed then and there to address their grievances and resolve effectively.
6.2.7 Does the University have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response? Yes. The University obtains feedback on curriculum and teachers from various stakeholders such as students, alumni and parents annually. The office of IQAC has prepared the format for obtaining feedback on curriculum, teachers and infrastructure. The feedback on teachers and syllabi are obtained at the end of each semester by the teacher concerned from the students. The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the outgoing students at the end of the final semester. The feedback on teacher is analyzed in the departmental meetings for further improvement. The feedback on curriculum is also analyzed and the outcome is placed before BoS during syllabus revision. The feedback on infrastructure is discussed in platforms like department meetings, HoD meetings and sub committee meetings for consideration and requirements are placed before finance committee for annual budget allocation.
6.2.8 Does the University conduct performance audit of the various departments? Yes. The IQAC of the University conducts Academic Audit of all departments once in a year. External experts from other reputed Universities are invited to review the curriculum of the programs offered and the activities carried out in the department. The recommendations of the experts are placed before appropriate bodies for necessary action. Performance audit of administrative departments is conducted by office of Registrar.
6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify the developmental needs of its affiliated institutions? Building Committee, Course Approval Committee and Multi Disciplinary Committees are constituted by College Development Council (CDC) as and when the need arises. Inspection Committee is constituted to evaluate the research facilities on campus in the affiliated colleges for all the individual programmes before approving the sanctioned strength of research scholars to be admitted in the department. Course Approval Committee is appointed by the University which assess the feasibility of conducting the new programmes in the affiliated colleges. When high-end equipments are imported from foreign countries, the University takes initiative to facilitate the import. When the affiliated colleges apply for starting new course, the syllabi for the course is placed before SCAA (Standing Committee on Academic Affairs) for approval and sanctioning. 1. Various College Principals were called for the meeting with Deans College Development Council to identify the development needs of colleges on different dates. 2. CDC enabled in grooming the faculty for preparing best academic career by making them to prepare proposal and forward to UGC for 38 colleges. 3. The Dean, CDC visits the affiliated colleges to view the infrastructure facilities for the development of the affiliated institutions. 4. As per the reports received from the affiliation commission, the Dean will take follow-up action for the development of the affiliated Colleges.
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6.2.10 Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) / Board of College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions and achievements. Yes. The University has a vibrant College Development Council (CDC). It was established in 1985 with financial support from UGC initially. The office of CDC is headed by a Dean and consists of a group of staff members. It is financially supported by the University. CDC is responsible for getting affiliation to colleges, promotion of research in colleges, overseeing the academic and administrative functions of affiliated colleges. Specific Functions of CDC: The office of the Dean, CDC acts as an intermediary between the University and its Affiliated Colleges. During the assessment period, 33 proposals from affiliated colleges were sent to get 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC. It also plans for the integrated development of the Affiliated Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) with all the procedural formalities to submit proposals to the UGC for different schemes such as Plan Block Development Grant (PBDG) Career Oriented Programmes Instrumentation Maintenance Facilities, FDP (Teacher Fellowship) Remedial Coaching Scheme Coaching Classes for Entry into Services Scheme for SC/ST Minority Students Coaching Classes for NET and Equal opportunity cell Persons for Disabilities Development of sports infrastructure Construction of Women‟s hostel Grant of Autonomy and Colleges with Potential for Excellence (CPE) The office of the Dean, CDC deals with the matters related to the procedure and proformas regarding Affiliations, Approval for opening new colleges or new courses, Admission for M. Phil, Ph. D, D.Sc. & D.Litt., Re-registration, Change of Guide / Broad field / Course Conversion, Change of Institution and Time Extension for M. Phil, Ph. D are also dealt by office of CDC. Besides, Faculty – Qualification Approval, Students Transfer, Age Relaxation and Name Change are also taken care of with regard to Affiliated Colleges. CDC proposes University nominees for physical verification of constructions funded by UGC. All autonomous colleges of the University send periodic reports relating to course of study, increase in admission strength, minutes of the Boards of Studies and Governing Council, Report of the Result Passing Board etc., to CDC. It identifies the colleges and college magazines for the award of Best College and Best College Magazines. The CDC also conducts seminars/workshops for college Principals on curriculum planning, college administration, fund management, augmenting funds for college development from funding agencies as well as on examination and curriculum restructure. Innovative programmes namely Genome Informatics, Economic for Logistics and Freight Management, Environmental Sustainability & Green Management, Cyber Crime and Security Management, PG Diploma in Bioprocess Technology, Fashion Design, Computational Biology applied by the affiliated colleges are forwarded to authority concern.
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Activities of CDC
Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Conduct of Multidisciplinary Committee meeting 05 05 03 02 03 Applications sent for 2(f) & 12(b) Status 02 04 11 04 03 College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) 03 01 - - - Essentiality Certificate 05 05 03 02 03
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff? Following are the efforts made to enhance the professional development of teaching staff: All teaching staff who have put in six years of continuous and confirmed service are eligible for sabbatical leave of six months with full salary and allowances during which period they will be permitted for study purpose to go or work in other universities in India or to do research outside the Bharathiar University with the permission of the Syndicate. Travel support and On Duty Leave are provided liberally to facilitate faculty participation in International and National Conferences, Symposia, etc. Teachers are also given leave to undergo Post Doctoral fellowships in foreign universities. Faculty members are encouraged to undergo summer training and to attend specialized workshops for capacity building in their respective areas of specialization. Bharathiar University has signed number of MoUs with International and National Universities which facilitate such faculty exchanges. Seed grant of Rupees One Lakhs each is given for the newly recruited teachers to undertake research. Innovative minor research projects applied by the teachers are supported with the grant of Rupees One Lakhs each. Rupees Fifty thousand is given to teachers to publish their research output in the form of books. Besides, Academic Staff College (ASC) of Bharathiar University has conducted many programmes towards the professional development of teachers. Refresher and Orientation programmes organized by the Academic Staff College
Year Programme 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Orientation 07 05 05 05 05 Programmes (278) (174) (149) (124) (139) Refresher 13 14 14 14 13 Courses (391) (405) (402) (412) (395) Short Term 01 02 02 02 04 Courses (19) (30) (40) (74) (248) 01 01 01 01 01 Workshops (150) (22) (53) (53) (54) Interaction - 01 01 01 01 Programme for - (63) (43) (33) (34) Ph.D. Scholars Workshop for 01 01 01 02 01 Non-Teaching (37) (31) (35) (74) (60) Programmes Other - - 01 - -
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Recharging - - (53) - - Programmes Figures in brackets denotes Number of Participants ASC has conducted programmes to enhance the professional development of Non- Teaching Staff in the areas such as office procedures, methods of accounting, service procedures, drafting of official letters, improving communication skills, e-governance sensitizing about IQAC for non-teaching staff members.
S. Total No. of Details of the Course Male Female No. Participants Workshop for Academic Administrators 1 31 11 42 (18.03.2014 - 20.03.2014) STC for NSS Programme Officers 2 16 29 45 (26.03.2014 - 28.03.2014) Academic Administrators Workshop 3 25 35 60 (01.04.2014 - 03.04.2014) Total 72 75 147
Besides, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Bharathiar University has conducted the following programmes towards faculty recharge: workshops on the preparation of research projects to apply for financial support. e-learning and e-content development programmes for teachers workshop on lesson plan preparation workshop to introduce the teachers the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) one day training programmes for each the teaching staff and non-teaching staff on the process of re-accreditation The office of Controller of Examination conducted 75 seminars on examination reforms seminars on Knowledge Management gender sensitivity training programme to teaching and non-teaching staff workshops and training programmes for placement officers of the University departments programme on MS-office for all the administrative staff, re-orientation programmes on functional English for assistants, assistant section officers and section officers.
6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the University? List the important decisions. The members of the faculty are subjected to appraisal by way of obtaining a) students feedback on teaching learning methods b) periodical appraisal by the external experts when they appear for promotion under career advancement scheme The feedback on teachers is considered for the professional betterment of the members of faculty after a wide consultation with the Heads as well as Dean of the faculty. The performance appraisal under career advancement scheme has resulted in the promotion of teachers to next cadre. In the last five years 50 percent of the teachers were promoted under CAS.
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6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff? What percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details. The University has good number of welfare schemes for both teaching and non- teaching staff. A few examples are, allotment of quarters, group insurance scheme for all, leave travel concession, co-operative & credit thrift, society, co-operative housing society, health centre, dedicated transportation of all employees and children of the employees, sports facilities, health checkups, eye camps, blood donation etc.
6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? The advertisements for faculty positions are given in print media as well as University website to give wide publicity in order to invite best talents available to fill the vacancy positions. Senior Professors after retirement have served the University as emeritus professors as well as adjunct professors by which the University could retain meritorious academicians even after their retirement from the University. Under UGC faculty Recharge Programme one Associate Professor (Physics), 3 Assistant Professors (Physics, Chemistry, Bio-technology) have been inducted during the assessment period. One eminent Professor from Raja Rammana fellowship is a regular visiting professor in the Department of Mathematics Three retiring professor from the University is going serve as UGC BSR fellow
6.3.5 Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes, mention a few salient findings. A study has been conducted to find the enrolment of male and female students to various courses offered in the departments of Bharathiar University from 2010-2014. The following are the some of the major findings of the study The total enrollment of female students (52.6%) is higher than total enrollment of male (47.4%) The enrollment of Male SC students‟ enrolment (56.71%) is higher than female SC students (43.9%) The enrollment of Male ST students‟ enrolment (54.54%) is higher than female ST students (54.46%) The enrollment of Female OBC students‟ enrolment (56.95%) is higher than male OBC students (40.05%) The enrolment of female students belonging to General category (57.72%) is higher than enrolment of male students (42.28%) Women members of faculty constitute 27% of the total faculty strength 26% of the women members of faculty operate major research project In the departments such as Tamil, English, Physical Education, Social Work and Medical Physics gender issues are included in the syllabi.
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57.72% 60.00% 56.71% 54.54% 56.95% 50.00% 45.46% 43.29% 43.05% 42.28% 40.00%
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6.3.6 Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty? Yes, a programme on “Gender Sensitivity” was conducted on 21st January 2014 by the Department of Women Studies which also conducted poster, essay writing and short story writing, debate, street play, skit writing competition on women empowerment.
6.3.7 What is the impact of the University‟s Academic Staff College Programmes in enhancing the competencies of the University faculty? Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses conducted by Academic Staff College are very useful to the teachers in improving quality in Higher Education. It helps the teachers to learn new skills in teaching, research and classroom management. The
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teachers are motivated to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, etc. These programmes help the teachers in pedagogy and scientific method of presenting concepts to students community. Developing positive thinking, creating awareness of various social, educational & environmental problems and importance of assessment & accreditation are some of the topics covered in these programmes.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient use of financial resources? At the beginning of each financial year the University Departments, academic and administrative sections and other offices like Engineering Section, Controller of Examinations, Public Relations Office, Office of the Chief Warden, College Development Council and other functional units will present their recurring and non- recurring expenditure needs based on the discussion at various levels. The overall expenditures from multiple sources are also calculated (approximately). Keeping these sources, the Vice-Chancellor interacts with every section and prepares a detailed annual plan in the presence of Registrar and finance officer. Further the accounts of the University are audited by the Local Fund Audit, Government of Tamilnadu. The Accounts and Audit Reports are placed before the Finance Committee, Statutory Committee and the recommendations of the same are submitted to the Syndicate for the approval. The finance committee meets atleast 3 times a year to draw the annual budget, revised estimate and sanction & review of capital expenditures. All the liabilities related to salary of the staff is approved by the finance committee. Any expenditure in a particular head becomes excess than the allotted amount, justification is insisted upon.
6.4.2 Does the University have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details. The internal mechanism is controlled by the “Finance Officer” deputed from the office of “Local Fund Audit Department” Government of Tamilnadu. The University has a concurrent audit wing headed by “Assistant Director” Local Fund Audit” Government of Tamilnadu. The finance officer is the appointee of Government of Tamil Nadu. The Local Fund Audit issues the Audit Report every year. The report is to be placed before the Finance Committee, Syndicate and Senate simultaneously. The Audit remarks are compiled by the Audit Department and appended at the end of the audit report. The Annual accounts are reviewed by the Joint Director, Local Fund Audit and submitted to the office of the Director, Local Fund Audit for approval. Serious audit remarks (excess payment, procedural laps in the purchase if any, non collection of fees etc) will be discussed case by case and remedial actions are taken case by case.
6.4.3 Have the accounts been audited regularly? What were the audit objections, if any, and how were they complied with? The accounts of the University are audited regularly. On 01/08/2013 a joint sitting was held and nearly 42% of the audit remarks are settled.
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6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the last four years. Income Statement for the Year 2010-11 General Fund Account
Abstract for 2010-2011 Revenue Account (A) ` ` Donation 210000.00 Government Grants 76510000.00 Valpari College final year gr. 2774000.00 15% contribution from SDE 6066000.000 Fees From Students 50526788.00 Various fees 105167382.00 Income from Buildings 7416245.00 Sale of Publication 1371646.00 Auxillary service 2080581.00 Miscellaneous 186700854.58 Total (A) 438823496.58
Capital & Other A/c (B) UGC 78248737.00 Other Scheme 27767647.00 Deposits 12066083.00 Advances 53270007.00 Total (B) 171352474.00
Total Receipts (A+B) 610175970.58 Opening Balance 31959301.79 Grand total 642135272.37 Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2010-11 General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2010-2011 ` Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total Teaching
V.C.s Office 3653947 3653947 1111119 4765066 Registrar's Office 26677165 26677165 20656115 47333280 Finance Office 9872178 9872178 351782 10223960 PRO's Office 5382436 5382436 3195485 8577921 Estate Maintenance 16050224 16050224 18118166 34168390 Library 3453174 3453174 7095799 10548973
Total Departments 121577415 79304153 200881568 120941822
Capital & Other a/c 88913415 Deposit 5605281
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Advances 54423447 U.G.C. 38920201 Other Scheme 18086438 Total Expenditure 619611657.00 Closing Balance 22523615.37 Grand total 642135272.37 Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs
Income Statement for the Year 2011-12 General Fund Account
Abstract for 2011-2012
Revenue Account (A) ` ` Donation Government Grants 95784000.00 15% contribution from SDE 2022000.000 Fees From Students 60838896.00 Various fees 120204740.50 Income from Buildings 7751435.00 Sale of Publication 1118064.00 Auxillary service 2633855.00 Miscellaneous 273869376.16 Total (A) 564222366.66 Capital & Other A/c (B) UGC 44443949.00 Other Scheme 29227347.00 Deposits 13810291.00 Advances 25103822.00 Investment realized 7693818.00 Total (B) 120279227.00 Total Receipt (A+B) 684501593.66 Opening Balance 22523615.37 Grand total 707025209.03 Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2011-2012 General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2011-2012 ` Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total Teaching
V.C.s Office 4122986.00 4122986.00 1502391.00 5625377.00 Registrar's Office 27771401.00 27771401.00 18378411.00 46149812.00 Finance Office 10090865.00 10090865.00 410209.00 10501074.00 PRO's Office 4934336.00 4934336.00 3931177.00 8925513.00 Estate Maintenance 17915497.00 17915497.00 20326920.00 38242417.00
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Library 3359161.00 3359161.00 8098283.00 11457444.00
Total Departments 137483287.00 82901950.00 220385237.00 211587137.00 431972374.00 Capital & Other a/c 74796463.00 Deposit 6931187.00 Advances 49676997.00 Investment made 10154501.00 U.G.C. 59063389.00 Other Scheme 21478840.00 Total Expenditure 654073751.00 Closing Balance 52951458.03 Grand total 707025209.03 Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs
Income Statement for the Year 2012-13 General Fund Account
Abstract for 2012-2013 Revenue Account (A) ` ` Government Grants 128428528.00 15% contribution from SDE 2022000.00 Fees From Students 558910409.00 Various fees 190972685.88 Income from Buildings 6484435.00 Sale of Publication 891099.00 Auxillary service 2161366.00 Miscellaneous 161737736.80 Total (A) 1051608259.68 Capital & Other A/c (B) UGC 93797345.00 Other Scheme 39835131.00 Deposits 11121382.00 Advances 74567348.00 Investment realized 252433861.00 Total (B) 471755067
Expenditure Statement for the Year 2012-2013 General Fund Account
Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2012-2013 ` Non- Sections Teaching Teaching Total Others Grand total
V.C.s Office 4377948.00 4377948.00 1909218.00 6287166.00 Registrar's Office 29266448.00 29266448.00 59116131.00 88382579.00 Finance Office 9809033.00 9809033.00 498056.00 10307089.00 PRO's Office 5455088.00 5455088.00 4483814.00 9938902.00 Estate Maintenance 17822389.00 17822389.00 29507258.00 47329647.00 Library 4970128.00 4970128.00 7166730.00 12136858.00
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Total Departments 151962690.00 85203043.00 237165733.00 233502805.00 470668538.00 Capital & Other A/C 91412548.00 Deposit 6100726.00 Advances 78533018.00 Investment Made 252433861.00 U.G.C 75490977.00 Other Agencies 31528109.00 Total Expenditure 1006167777.00 Closing Balance 72836669.71 Grand Total 1079004446.71 Rs. 10790 Lakhs
6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization. Fees from students admitted in the University, Academic fees, Publication, Auxiliary, and Miscellaneous are some of the sources of resources to University. Periodically the students tuition & exam fees are increased in consultation with stakeholders, similarly charges collected from affiliated institutions were also enhanced periodically. The faculty members are exchanged to apply for major projects, funding of which helps to enhance the research facilities at the department level. At the same time the overhead charges occurred from the funded projects gets added the Government fund of the University. UGC-SAP grants increases the infrastructure facilities, and facilitates conduct of seminars and workshops as well as the fellowship requirements of the research scholars and research associates. Major equipments are purchased by using fund from DST-PURSE schemes Phase II ` 24 Crores. Bharathiar University has the unique distinction of operating projects funded by DRDO through Bharathiar University DRDO – BU - CLS.
6.4.6 Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund? If yes, give details. No provision was specifically mentioned in the Act / Statues. However, the Syndicate has the discretary power to create corpus fund as and when required especially for purpose of pension commitments.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give details. Yes. University has conducted academic audit of its departments during 19-20 December 2013 and 08th December 2014. The format for submission of report for academic audit was prepared by IQAC. Ten experts who were not below the rank of Professor from renowned Universities were invited to conduct the academic audit. The academic audit was performed for all the University Departments, Hostels, Library, Finance Section and the Office of Controller of Examinations. The expert committee submitted the report of academic audit of these departments and offices along with suggestions for improvement. Feedback of experts is shared with the concerned Heads of the Departments for further action.
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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? Feedback of experts is shared with the concerned Heads of the Departments for further improvement. Academic Audit has suggested to conduct inter disciplinary courses. This process has been initiated. A seminar on Examination and Evaluation Reforms was conducted. Start-up grants to young faculty members for doing innovative research is initiated. The academic and infrastructure gaps identified by the auditors were communicated to the University authorities. As a follow up action a common computing centre has been setup in the University with 200 Desktop computers for the use of PG students and research scholars. The report is also placed before the Syndicate for policy initiatives.
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? Yes. Curriculum Development Cell of Bharathiar University continuously reviews the teaching learning process within the University. The structure and composition of Curriculum Development Cell is as given below Structure and Composition of Curriculum Development Cell Chairman: Director: Col. Prof. Dr. G. James Pitchai Dr. K. Swaminathan Hon‟ble Vice-Chancellor, Professor and Head Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Members: Dr. R. Boopathy (Retired), Professor and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Professor and Head, Dept. of Nanoscience and Technology, Dr. K. Balachandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Mathematics Dr. P Kolandaivel, Professor and Head, Dept. of Physics Dr. K.J. Rajendra Prasad, Professor and Head, Dept of Chemistry Dr. M. Sundaresan, Professor and Head, Dept of Computer Sciences and Information Technology Dr. R. Venkatapathy, Director, BSMED Dr. A. Sethuramasubbiah, Professor and Head, Dept of Social Work Dr. S.M. Ravichandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Tamil Dr. R. Saravana Selvan, Professor and Head, Dept of English
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Curriculum Development Cell
Recommendations of Curriculum Recommendations of Choice Recommendations of Development Cell Based Credit System Review Academy -Industry Meet Committee
Recommendations of Feedback Interactive meeting of from Administrators, Parents Board of Studies Educationalists, Subject Experts, Industrialists, Feedback (Members provided with format orientation and training on Alumni and Teachers prepared Feedback Designing and Development
from of Curriculum) by Alumni Educationali sts Recommendations of Feedback Interactive meeting of Faculty, Students, Alumni from Standing committee on and Parents Students Academic Affairs for Approval
Printing of syllabi Distribution to Affiliated Colleges / University Departments
Text book writing (members provided with orientation / training programme on professional skills, student‟s empowerment and employability) and preparation of teaching modules and text books
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6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes? The IQAC has institutionalized several good practices to enhance, assure and sustain quality in teaching, learning, research and administration on campus. The following are the activities initiated by IQAC: IQAC conducted National seminar on “People Management for Quality Enhancement in Higher Education” on July 25, 26th 2013 and the proceedings are brought out as book IQAC prepared the format for feedback from students on teachers, curriculum and infrastructure. The IQAC has also developed an online data collection system for generating department-wise Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQARs). The IQAC then consolidates the information for the submission of AQAR of the University. In addition the following programmes were conducted by IQAC. Organized National Workshop on Management of University Administration. Provided training to faculty of affiliated colleges to undergo NAAC Assessments and also supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges. Conducted Workshop to prepare teaching plan by the faculty Trained two faculty members from each Department to Open Source Learning through Web Portals like Coursera, Udacity, Open Study, Standford online varsity and all MOOC courses (Massive open online course) relevant to their department. Organized a training programme on Process of Reaccreditation and E-learning Conducted three day training for teachers on E-content creation through ASC. Conducted training program for non teaching staff on reaccreditation process Conducted seminar on Examination Reforms Organized seminar on Knowledge Management Gave Library user orientation for First year P.G students Arranged for Popular Lecture Series Conducted Academic Leadership Programme Conducted a study on students admission trends for the last four years Conducted Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and administrative departments. Conducted a study in the areas of Academic Achievements and Admission Trends of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the University Departments Supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges in the conduct of seminars / conferences related to quality enhancement in Higher Education. Suggested the University Departments and the affiliated colleges to include one course in each semester to be completed under open source learning as non-credit course for PG students. Sensitized about Graduate Attributes to the faculty members.
6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities of the University for implementation? The decisions of IQAC placed before the statutory authorities of the University for implementation include the following: Conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and administrative departments.
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Conduct of research studies in the areas of Academic Achievements and Admission Trends of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the University Departments. Creation of E-Contents by the University faculty members to include in the knowledge repository of our University. Application for UGC-SAP and CPEPA by the eligible departments. The Syndicate also reviews the functions of IQAC. Submission of proposal for B.VOC by the Department of Extension, Career Guidance & Students Welfare in Business Process Services Data Analytics Multi Media Services and Submission of proposal under KAUSHAL Kendra for funding Conduct of National Workshop on Management of University Administration to the administrative staff members.
6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any significant contribution made by such members. Yes. IQAC has external members in its committee, one academician from principals of affiliated college, one notable alumni and one local industrialist are the external members of IQAC.
6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students from disadvantaged sections of society? Yes. IQAC has initiated a research study on the academic achievements of the Post Graduate students of the University Departments. The following are the findings of the study: Students exit level performance is 3.58% higher than the entry level performance for the past academic batches. Students exit level performance is 8.09% higher than the entry level performance in faculty of Arts. Students exit level performance is 1.0% higher than the entry level performance in faculty of Sciences. SC students exit level performance was 4.7% greater than the entry level performance for the past academic batches. The same trend was found in faculty of Arts & Sciences. OBC students exit level performance was greater than the entry level in all academic batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and science. General Category students‟ exit level performance was greater than the entry level in all academic batches. Their performance was high at exit level in faculty of arts, where as in faculty of science it was low in 2010, 2011 and 2013 batches. OC students‟ performance was higher at exit level than the entry level in all academic batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and faculty of science.
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Pass % of SC students in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches
72.49% 71.73% 71.66% 71.13%
69.43% 69.15%
67.59% 66.98%
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Pass % of OBC students‟ in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches
6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.? Regular review meetings are conducted at the department level to formulate policies to strengthen the functioning of the University Departments. This exercise has provided scope for introspection and need for improvement in various dimensions. More teachers have applied for projects as a result of these meetings. A detailed discussion is held among the members (once in three years) of faculty in order to construct a blue print for the syllabi and curricula. Having constructed the
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curricula and detailed design plan of the syllabi, it is sent for validation by external experts before it gets approved in the BoS. Curriculum approved by BoS is reviewed by the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval. The annual doctoral committee meetings evaluate the quality, validity and the progress of the research work carried out by the research scholars at the department level. Besides, expert committee validates the research proposals sent by the faculty for funding by other agencies. Priority is given for computerization and networking of Finance Section, Examination Section, Admission Section, Library and Scholarship Section.
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Criterion - VII Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Environment Consciousness 7.1.1 Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus? Yes, University regularly conducts a green audit of its campus and its facilities. Green auditing enables proper waste reduction and recycling practices through education and communication efforts It creates general awareness of health consciousness in major leading diseases like cancer due to smoke, breast cancer, addiction to drugs and alcohol etc., It creates awareness for using reusable components for manual use and making the environment plastic free. Train the science students in lab to land programme in tissue culture, ornamental plants, vermi composting, medical plants and mushroom cultivation. Solar lights are installed to increase the energy efficiency. Paper free seminar was conducted to save paper by which paper can be saved as part of tree conservation. More than 500 saplings are planted on campus.
A research study was conducted at the University on Water Harvesting in the campus. The following are the findings of the study: Average of rainfall in Coimbatore over last 5 years was 80 cm (Source: IMD). During an average rain fall 1,46,678 litres of water can be harvested from the terrace of BSMED building (1,08,278 litres) and Thiruvalluvar Hostel (38,400 litres). Similarly approximately 44,66,211 litres of water can be collected from the terrace of all the buildings. This can be used to recharge the Ground water table if proper rain water harvesting facility is created on campus. The study also measured the disposal of waste water from the hostels which worked out to be 1,24,344 Listen / Day. This means the total water required to irrigate the lawns and gardens of the University can be met with if the sewage treatment plant is setup on campus. Subsequently, Check dams, rain water harvesting tanks, percolation ponds are constructed for water saving.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus eco-friendly? The University has taken an initiative towards environmental sustainability by promoting the idea i.e. „Say no to Plastic. That‟s Fantastic‟. The NSS unit of the University has organized a programme for „Eradication of Parthenium Plant‟ on campus The entire campus is pollution free Environment and Energy audit is conducted Student‟s services are utilized to keep the campus clean. Awareness programs on economical consumption of electricity are conducted. Sensitization initiatives were organized for administration staff on campus cleanliness and parthenium eradication
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Energy Conservation Sharing the equipments to reduce the load in the office. Turning off all the electric and electronic devices at the end of the day to same energy. University has taken initiative to do a trial run in installing solar lights and Power plant as per the vision 2023 of the Government of Tamilnadu Initiations have been taken to convert the Campus as solar energized one. University has installed 22 solar street lamps and 112 solar bulbs in the campus The members of faculty are advised to consume energy economically in the staff room, class room and the laboratories. Overload and shock in the electricity are automated by tripping system. Auto change over generators are made available in the campus so that delay or break in works due to electricity failure can be avoided
Use of Renewable Energy Both solid and liquid waste products are stored for renewable energy compost and used as manure for plants inside campus for proper nutrition. Bottles, cans and plastics are sent for recycling. LCD monitor is used instead of CRT monitor Waste from Costume Design & Fashion like waste clothes are used for stuffing, and for making accessories for children.
Water Harvesting University has installed rain water harvesting facilities. Entire rain water is conserved through drainage which is collected in various ponds in the campus. Each block in the University has water harvesting provisions and all the blocks are benefited during summer and dry days. All the blocks including the hostels have rain water harvest tanks.
Check Dam Check Dam in the University campus is constructed for rain water harvesting and improving the ground water level and to avoid soil erosion.
Efforts for Carbon Neutrality A large number of trees not only gives beauty to University campus but also neutralize carbon level in the atmosphere.
Plantation Mass tree plantation in Bharathiar University and affiliated colleges to the tune of 25,000 saplings (University and college campus, Road Sides in the cities) under Chief Ministers Green Cover Programme is undertaken. Tree Planting Programmes and Birthday Park Programme towards green campus initiative has created beautiful parks on campus.
Hazardous Waste Management University is sensitive to the hazardous waste materials which are stored in the safe areas. The vegetable wastes in the eight hostels are disposed regularly to keep the campus clean.
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In all the hostels and the toilets in the University, the human waste in the septic tanks is periodically emptied with the help of Coimbatore Corporation or private truckers. e-waste management proposed for instalment. As the University is more than 30 years old, there is a large waste of computers and peripherals due to frequent use. It is unavoidable to dispose them to the scrap merchants. All e-waste materials are auctioned through U.E.
7.2 Innovations 7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the University. The total number of programmes offered in the University is increased to a large extent to approximately 400 including U.G., P.G., M.Phil.., Ph.D., Certificate, Diploma and P.G. Diploma Courses promote research in niche areas like Medical Physics. Towards innovation in e-governance initiatives, high-end office automation software has been installed in the Research & Development Centre, Controller of Examinations, and Finance Office. Moreover, a Student Support Centre is established to facilitate easy accessibility of services such as, payment of fee, etc. Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities which is selected as a nodal centre for the National Knowledge Network. Highest number of students are placed in TCS from Bharathiar University among Arts & Science University. Bharathiar University has implemented free education for poor and talented students. Innovation in teaching such as case studies, video lectures, industrial visits and spoken tutorial has been initiated. These initiatives help the students to identify their creative thinking which in turn will motivate them towards effective learning. e-books and other e-resources have been included in the data base of the library. Intranet facilities for the issue of circulars and other communications help administration. Communication is sent through SMS service too. Facilities such as television, internet connectivity, newspapers and magazines are provided in hostels. Tatkal scheme has been introduced by the University to issue degree certificates within two days on payment of extra fees. The faculty members who offer consultancy services are encouraged by the University by allowing them to take 60% of the consultancy earnings and remitting 40% to the University. The admission process in School of Distance Education under single window system is very fast and the process is completed within an hour. Introduced degree certificate with QR codes with eleven security features and authenticate verification from any part of the world. We have introduced B. Voc.
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7.3 Best Practices 7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better academic and administrative functioning of the University. Best Practice – 01 “Finishing School for Empowering Women Students” Objectives: To promote awareness among the women students in the rural areas about their self development, self learning, employment, earning and empowerment. To train the women students in rural colleges in the aspects of personality development, soft skills and other basic aspects required in the job market. Context: Finishing School Programme is Technology Specific, Tool Specific, Sector Specific and Company Specific training organized by Academia and Industry together to minimize the cycle and cost of training for the companies / employer. The department of Extension and Career Guidance is providing services like Career Preparation, Skill Development, Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning Skills and Domain Skills required for the students to empower themselves to meet the corporate requirement in the job market. The special and best practice of the Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare department is training and empowering the students under Finishing School Programme especially women students. The Practice: The department organizes 10 – 15 days in two cycles Finishing School Programme for final year undergraduate girl students at selected affiliated colleges of Bharathiar University in various districts. Every year more than 500 women students participate in the training programme. The content of the programme include basic attitude, sectors of employment, mock interview, career counseling, resume and e-resume preparation, soft skill development, personality development and career choice with power point presentation. Special assignments were given on the above said topics to assess their ability. HR trainers from reputed companies offer their expertise in the training programme. The department jointly organizes this program with TCS, CTS, Infosys and Wipro. The courses are taught using case analysis, group discussions, assignment and regular class room training. Assessment is made every day by conducting test, oral presentation and face to face interview. At the end of the day the HR officials from the above said companies are invited to assist the students and the report will be given to individual students. Certificates will be distributed to the students at the end of the programme Evidence of Success: The success of the Finishing School Programme is evidenced by the continuous increase in the number of participants in the successive years. Besides, the participants of the programme get the opportunity for better placements. Each year roughly about 175 students get their placements in both on-campus and off-campus avenues. Problems Encountered: The aim of the programme is to enrich and empower women students in rural areas. In that context organizing such programmes for a period of 10 - 15 days inviting experts from reputed organizations was found to be difficult due to the problem of logistics in reaching and accommodating in rural areas the experts.
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Best Practice – 02 “Space Festival - 2012 (Reaching the Unreached)” The Bharathiar University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi is enshrined with the motto “Educate to Elevate”. It is the aim of the Bharathiar University to participate in the task of inculcating necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Creative Attitudes and Values among the youth of the country to contribute more effectively towards establishing equitable, social, economic, and secular ideals of our nation. Goal / Objectives The objectives of the Space Festival 2012 are: To showcase the achievements of mankind in space science especially through Indian Space Science Programmes To expose the school and college students in order to raise their level of awareness on space science and technology. To promote research outlook among students especially rural students in space science and technology. To bring the space scientists to a broader platform for face-to-face interaction in order to inspire the young generation. The Context Legendary Indian space scientists like AryaBhatta, Vaioebaba, Bhaskara, S. Chandrasekhar, Vikram Sarabhai and Sathis Dhawon and others have created an impressive tradition in space science. In spite of millennia old scientific thinking, the mysteries of the Universe have not been fully comprehended yet. Though future of science research lies in space, many of our youth are not properly educated on its importance. So, it was befitting for Bharathiar University to conduct Space Festival to raise the level of awareness on space science and technology and the ongoing research in space science especially among school and college students. The aim is to "reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we learn and do will benefit the humankind". The Practice Space Festival 2012, a week long program was conducted by Bharathiar University in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – USA, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) from 9th to 14th July 2012 to promote research outlook, especially among rural students in space science and technology. The event was aptly inaugurated by former President of India Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and hosted by visiting scientists from NASA, DRDO, ISRO and Stanford University. Notable Events: Festival had a participation eminent space scientists and astronauts for delivery of special lectures on the latest developments in the international space programs, face-to-face and open house session with students and general public besides the display of their space exhibits and models. A temporary planetarium was set up for the event, which hosted routine shows like Earth‟s Wild Ride, space expeditions and adventure journey with the dinosaurs and models of scientists and engineers from around India every day. Live working models of space equipments were displayed. The exhibition included Galileo‟s deductions, Brahmos model, satellite and rocket launching models MIG III, and working models of other space technologies.
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Videos of missile testing operations were presented. Events like paragliding, balloon launch, hang-glider shows, rocket launching were conducted which greatly attracted school children. The festival also thrived to build scientific temper among students and teachers through activity based learning by training the teachers of higher secondary schools. Weather monitoring satellite balloons where launched daily. The University had made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the events. Twenty five special buses were operated between city and the University for free transport facilities. Security had been ensured by the deputing nearly 100 police personals. Surveillance cameras were placed at important venues. A medical team of doctors and nurses with an ambulance facility was also arranged. 3000 NSS volunteers from 130 colleges served as volunteers to manage the crowd on all the 6 days. Evidence of Success During the space festival nearly 60,000 students from schools and colleges of south Indian states enjoyed the experience of going in to the space by knowing about the space through the interactions with scientists and astronauts, public lectures and teacher workshops and planetarium shows. The tall achievements of ISRO, DRDO and NASA were brought to the light of the general public for their understanding and appreciation. Nearly 50,000 general public visited the campus and enjoyed every bit of the festival and learned about space science technology. The school children prepared wonderful aero space robotic models for exhibition. Hands on experience given to teachers through activity based learning made teaching and learning simpler and interesting. The distance between the University, college and school and general public is narrowed down by their day long tour on campus. The students (NSS volunteers) learned the art of managing the crowd and developed spirit of service and voluntarism. The presentations made by the women scientists created lot of confidence among youngsters especially girl students to aspire for the space research. The youngsters were encouraged to take up higher studies and research in areas like aeronautics and aero space, robotic engineering, satellite systems, etc for their future career. Thus the Space Festival 2012 enabled every one of the participants to understand the Space Vision India 2025. The achievements of our space scientists in the areas of satellite based communication and navigation, understanding of the solar system and Universe, planetary exploration where made public for better understanding and appreciation. Problems Encountered and Resources Required The festival was expected to have the participation of nearly 40,000 students but the number went as high as 60,000. Managing such a big crowd was a herculean task. However the NSS volunteers through their diligent efforts helped us to manage the show. Arranging free transport facility to the students of government schools was found to be difficult however we could overcome the difficulty by taking assistance from affiliated colleges. The resources required for the conduct of the festival was met by the University through partial assistance from NASA, ISRO, DRDO and DST. The affiliated colleges also extended their helping hands by sending their NSS volunteers and sharing their transport facility at free of cost to the University.
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Best Practice – 03 “ATA EXPO, 2013” Objectives of the Practice To bring together assistive technology and accessibility expertise, products in India under one roof. To create awareness on technology happenings, accessibility options available for people with disabilities To enhance their education as well as career prospects on par with normal persons in society. Context Making education inclusive for the differently-abled did not just mean giving them an opportunity to study in higher educational institutions, but also meant making all systems associated with education accessible and affordable for them. In organizing the ATA Expo it was felt that nearly 2000 people with disabilities will get benefitted by knowing the support services available for them. The arrangements for the Expo met with little challenges in the training and installation of software in the Multimodal Material Preparation Centre and setting up of ramps for accessibility of the people with disabilities also a challenging task to fix it in many places in the University. Allocation of stalls for different exhibitors, display of their products, equal time sharing for their presentations was given more concentration as all the stalls and NGOs helps in enhancement of the empowerment of people with disabilities. Practice Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University and one of the affiliated college along with stakeholders in the domain of disability services joined together to create awareness, identify specific needs, offer solutions, implementation strategies for an inclusive educational environment for people with disabilities. Barrier break teams are aligned with vision and mission to help people with disabilities to provide accessible solutions. One stops Voice, Speech, language clinics instrumentation Supply Company for all disciplines - ENT Clinic, Speech Therapy were given by Voice Tech. Many NGOs participated in this Expo to promote the different assistive devices for the betterment of people with disabilities to groom and enhance their skills to reach a greater success in their life. The Expo was a complete solution to improve the educational and social empowerment of differently abled person‟s life. Evidence of Success The Expo was organised with a plan of promoting the knowledge for a minimum of 2000 people with disabilities whereas a tremendous response has been obtained from various NGOs‟, special schools and organisations who work for people with disabilities to make 3000 people with disabilities get participated and benefitted from the Expo and in the Multimodal material preparation center with different kinds of knowledge based assistive devices and accessible technologies that are available in the present scenario. The outcome of the Expo brought us a greater conviction that Social Work has done its professional application towards the betterment of weaker sections of the society through its eternal practices. This also pays the way for further necessary actions to be concentrated towards the enhancement and empowerment of people with disabilities in the areas not only restricted to education but also with the need for technological updates.
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Problems Encountered Preparation of assistive devices for betterment of people with disabilities need lot of training and focus. The financial requirements to develop such devices is also huge. Managing both human and financial resource on a continuous basis is found to be difficult.
Best Practice – 04 “ICICA 2014 – Paper Less Conference” Objectives of the Practice To conduct Paperless Seminar to save papers and there by save trees to nurture the nature for future. The Context Identifying the right tool was the important task for organizing the event. The authors and reviewers are provided with detailed steps to register and verify their status for using the portal. More queries were posted by authors when problems encountered which were answered digitally through emails. What were the contextual features or challenging issue that needed to be addressed in designing and implementing the practice in about 150 words. The Practice The aim of the conference ICICA 2014 was to organize the pre-conference activities paper acceptance, review and intimation and release of proceedings through e-mode. A Conference website ICICA 2014 was exclusively hosted providing all the details about the conference and the same has been also promoted through social networking. The Conference Management tool CMT of Microsoft a free portal was used to post the papers by the authors by providing individual usernames. The review of the papers was received digitally by 100 reviewers. Paper acceptance is also intimated to the authors using the same portal digitally. The mode of payment for the conference by the authors is through NEFT transfer for the conference account. No Papers has been used for the conference for the above mentioned steps. The conference ICICA was going green for maintaining the biodiversity. Evidence of Success The Conference ICICA 2014 practice followed was found to be a great success. The conference was posted to more than 10,000 users through e-broucher and email communication and social networking sites. The website created was visited by more than 8500 users within 90 days from the date of the conference. The Conference received tremendous response from participants all over India and other countries. 450 Papers were received for the conference. All the papers were peer reviewed by two reviewers. 100 reviewers reviewed the papers through CMT tool and submitted their reviews online digitally. The conference first of its kind posted the review comments for all the papers received to the authors to improve and modify their papers. 180 papers were selected for publication. All Review comments and papers were maintained electronically. The publication of the conference is done in three means. 92 papers were archived in IEEE Digital Xplore Web publication online and 60 papers as Conference Proceedings with ISBN and 28 papers were published in International Journal of Research in Computers with ISSN published by Department of Computer
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Applications. All the authors were distributed the electronic copies of the proceedings in CD. This conference has contributed by making paperless work and saved the usage of more than 10 reems of paper needed for maintaining the details. As per the statistics for making papers 1 tree makes 16.67 reams of copy paper or 8,333.3 sheets 1 ream (500 sheets) uses 6% of a tree (and those add up quickly!) we have one tree (75%) required for making papers for the conference. As the title Going Green 5 saplings has been planted as part of the conference. Problems Encountered and Resources Required Minimum resources are required to implement the said practice. Hardware: Internet Connection and an External Hard disk to store the data. Software: Website, A tool to manage the Conference.
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Action Taken Report I. More ICT enabled teaching programmes with effective use of internet facility may be explored. Towards integrating ICT as an enabler in teaching learning the University has taken several measures and some of them are narrated here. The University has signed an agreement with IIT Mumbai, to teach programming languages like C, C++, Java/ Python, and Net beans and also Scilab (equivalent to Matlab) SQL, LATEX, for students & faculty of Computer Applications. For Bio informatics & Bio technology students Python is taught, for Media Studies students Blender (equalent to Maya 3D) is provided. For advanced learners the option of taking additional non-credit courses both in the University departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be implemented from the year 2015-16 onwards. However Department of English has already introduced the provision of earning two additional credits (optional) for advanced learners in Human Bionics and e-publishing. Besides, one course in each semester through open source learning is made mandatory. The University provides Wi-Fi connectivity (24X7) through National Knowledge Network to have easy access of On line resources. A Common Computing facility (200 Nodes with four high end servers) is also available for scholars and students. The Department of Education has organized a FDP for teachers in the area of e- content creation. Subsequently the teachers have prepared e-contents. A separate leaning portal for aptitude coaching is available for self learning www.careervarsity.com. The research scholars are encouraged to access www.oatd.org to refer dissertations of various Universities across the globe.
II. The University may strive to organize more remedial classes and coaching classes for competitive examinations. The UGC, during the 12th plan period, has sanctioned grants to conduct remedial coaching programmes and aptitude coaching classes for various competitive exams. Accordingly, five programmes associates are appointed for conducting regular classes. The Government of Tamil Nadu has also sanctioned grants to coach graduates in Civil Service 11 trainees of Anna Civil Services Coaching Academy have passed the IAS Preliminary exams conducted between 2010-13. Two of the trainees of the academy have cleared main exams in 2015. Special Coaching Classes are held for SET and NET. One student has topped the Nation in the Indian Air Force Pilot Officer selection (2012) 17 trainees have cleared up to „Final Result‟ for IAF Pilot Officers. 15 students were selected for the posts of „Intelligence Bureau Inspectors‟ by Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. One student has become Additional Collector of Patna District, Bihar State (10.06.2011)
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One student has been appointed as „RBI Officer‟ and serving in Mumbai, RBI Head Quarter (15.10.2012) One student has appeared for IAS Interview on 30.04.2014 at UPSC-New Delhi. One student is appointed as Judicial Officer in Nilgiri District 17 students have been selected for TNPSC Group-II Services & SSC Posts. The department of Extension has printed and distributed aptitude coaching materials to around 1200 students and faculty. Under Affirmative Action Programme TCS has supported employability training programme for more than 1000 students of University Departments and affiliated colleges out of which 221 students are placed as Process Associates in the same company. In order to create the opportunities in service sector, nine Finishing School Programme, each consisting of 25 days of coaching were organized benefiting 1240 students. At the department level, remedial classes are organized in the concerned departments benefitting socially disadvantaged and academically weaker students.
III. The University should review existing programmes and introduce more relevant, value based and bridge courses Introduction of new courses: The University has also instituted new programmes like M.Sc. Textiles & Fashion Technology (2011), M.Sc. Econometrics (2012) and M.Sc. Human Genetics and Molecular Biology (2014). To enhance the vocationalisation of education the University has prepared model curriculum in Business Process Service & Data Analytics and Multimedia & Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education (B. Voc.). Two new programmes namely M.A History & Tourism and M.Sc. Biochemistry are to be introduced for the academic year 2015-16 along with B. Voc. Bridge Courses: In programmes like Business Management, Biotechnology, Bio informatics, Linguistics, English, Tamil, Econometrics, Women‟s Studies, and Social Work students from multiple disciplines could be admitted. Hence a week long programme is organized in the departments introducing various perspectives, skills and value systems a student should imbibe to be a successful post-graduate of the respective department. Academic Induction Programme is organized in the beginning of the academic year involving the Deans, Heads of the Departments, Co-coordinators of various students support services and the Librarian to main stream the students. Besides, senior faculty members introduce various papers and their importance, teaching learning methods, and evaluation patterns, project work to the newly admitted students for about a week.
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IV. The University should encourage research and publication in refereed journals with high impact factors To encourage research, the University has constituted a Research Board functioning under the chairmanship of the Dean, Research. The board meets minimum once a year, if required it meets even twice a year. The board has recommended the following during the assessment period Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil. Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of the research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of the research. Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholars. To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic standards such as change in the examination pattern for completion of course work guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed standard journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts subjects. For science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI journal before submission of the theses and the same is produced in the form of acceptance letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect.
Evidence of Success As a result of these initiatives, the members of faculty and research scholars could come out with good publications in referred journals with high impact and citation index (illustrated below).
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S. No. Item Total Numbers 1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477 2. Monographs 10 3. Chapters in Books 120 4. Edited Books 127 5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70 6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015) Web of Science Number of Articles 1401 7. Sum of the Times Cited 6422 Average Citations Per Item 4.58 h – index 30 Scopus Number of Articles 2157 8. Sum of the Times Cited 5723 Average Citations Per Item 03 h – index 28 Citation Index (Overall) 9. Total 28927 Average 10 SNIP Range 2.385 – 0.507 10. Average 1.45 SJR Range 2.409 – 0.493 11. Average 1.025 Impact Factor Range 2 – 7 12. Average 2.7 13. h – index (Overall) 62
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As a result of the encouragement and support given by the management towards improving the research culture on campus, the faculty members could complete 109 projects to the tune of ` 1439.53 Lakhs and 95 projects are ongoing to the tune of ` 1547 Lakhs Number of Ph.D. theses submitted during the last five years has also increased
Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Ph.D. Submitted 246 318 477 503 773 Accepted 240 310 470 496 622 Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 - Rejected - - - - - D.Litt. Submitted 01 02 Accepted - - Resubmitted - - Rejected - - D.Sc. Submitted 02 02 02 02 Accepted 01 02 - - Resubmitted - - - - Rejected - - - -
V. The University should try to mobilize financial resources including formal consultancy services Following are the initiatives of the University to mobilize financial resources In order to encourage research at all levels the University submitted and received grants to the tune of ` 900 Lakhs under PURSE Scheme sponsored by DST. 19 Scholars have benefited through the scheme (11 Project Assistants, 08 Project fellows) and 10 of them have submitted their Ph.D. Thesis. Major research equipments worth ` 650 Lakhs were purchased. Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ` 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and conduct entrepreneur and skill development programmes for students. Bharathiar University is identified as a nodal centre by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute to develop entrepreneurial skills among the youth University has submitted a proposal to UGC to conduct vocational course under B. Voc. in Business Process Service & Data Analytics and Multimedia & Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education towards which the University has received ` 183 Lakhs. Under Innovative Programmes the University has received ` 60 Lakhs from UGC to offer a programme on Textiles & Apparel Design (2011). The University has also submitted a proposal under Kaushal Kendras to the tune of ` 500 Lakhs A proposal for funding by UGC under Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA) is submitted to work on Solar Energy. Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities selected as a nodal centre for the National Knowledge Network, a nationwide knowledge-sharing initiative involving multi-gigabit, high-speed communication network backbone through which the University gets 1 GBPS connectivity.
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Bharathiar University has launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre (B-NIC) under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme which will provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to commercial values. This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials (conventionally not available in the market) to the industrial world on non-profit basis, which will open up a new window for upcoming research students and scientists for realization of their innovative and creative ideas. Department of Botany is offering consultancy service on Biodiversity survey and Environmental impact assessment for Rio Tinto Exploration India Pvt. Ltd also it prepares animal feed for Suguna Poultry farm, Coimbatore Department o Physics has developed plasma arc technologies for materials processing and waste treatment for a)M/S Ion Arc Technologies Ltd, Coimbatore, b)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd, Australia and c)M/s Jyoti Om chemical Researc centre Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas, Gujarat Department of Biotechnology has prepared DNA Barcode 50 medicinal plants for Himalayan Drug Company, Bangalore
VI. University may consider steps to attract students to the courses / departments where student enrollment is inadequate In order attract students to the courses / departments where student enrollment is inadequate wider advertisement is given through different media. The programmes are revamped to suit the market needs the teachers are encouraged to handle supportive papers across disciplines and encouraged to undertake more research projects.
VII. Culturally oriented certificate programmes and Study India programmes may be offered to foreign students The programmes offered on campus for the benefit of the foreign students include the following The Department of Tamil is offering a Diploma course in Tamil and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil for foreign students. The Department of Linguistics has organized a month long programme for UG students from other countries to teach Modern Linguistics, Social Linguistics, Tamil Usage in Science & Technology and Electronic Dictionary in Tamil.
VIII. Post Doctoral fellowships may be offered Nearly 15 Doctoral students are pursuing their Post Doctoral research with the help of fellowships like Kothari Fellowship, UGC Women Scientist etc.,
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IX. Interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines to be strengthened The University has strengthened interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines thorough the following The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University Departments. Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research and have also jointly published papers. Faculty members of University Departments conduct inter-disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides. Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology, Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO- BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU-CLS. Eleven DRDO labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by Bharathiar University. Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to promote transdisciplinary research. Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme. The University has passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which the related departments can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic degree / departments.
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