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SELF STUDY REPORT FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY NH-95,CHANDIGARH-LUDHIANA HIGHWAY GHARUAN, MOHALI PUNJAB-140413 140413 http://www.cuchd.in Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE April 2019 Page 1/143 27-09-2019 02:49:34 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Chandigarh University came into being in 2012 as a private University under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956. The University established under the aegis of Chandigarh Educational Trust is multidisciplinary in nature and offers UG/PG/PhD programs in Engineering/ Management/ Architecture/Sciences/ Agriculture/ Pharmacy/ Biotechnology/Applied Health Science/ Education/ Liberal Arts/ Law/ Tourism and Hospitality/ Media Studies/ Fashion & Design/ Film Studies and Fine Arts. The campus is spread over 105.58 acres. The total built-up area is 451487 square meter. Chandigarh University has an enrolment of 20272 students with faculty strength of 1502 members. The University has established an IPR cell which has facilitated filing of 234 patents The University has established Technology Business Incubator (TBI) which is one of the seven recognized and funded by DST in the whole country.76 startups have been established through this TBI Research grants worth Rs. 18.66 crore procured. Consultancy worth Rs. 4.2 crore provided Established 25 Industry collaborated Labs on the campus MoUs with 203 foreign universities for student exchange, faculty exchange and joint research programme Students from all 29 states & 6 UTs along with 717 international students from 32 countries 64 All India NIRF Rank in Management and 117 in Engineering Won the overall trophy in 34th North Zone Inter-University Youth Festival 2018 Won runner-up trophy in 34th All India Inter-University National Youth Festival 2018 National award to for highest number of companies visiting for campus placements in a single academic year – Limca Book of Records -2017 Aspiring Minds - a recognized AMCAT examination conducting institution, has ranked Chandigarh University amongst the “Top 10% Educational Institutes for providing employability to its students” consecutively for two Years 2015 and 2016 Bagged the title of “BEST STUDENT FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY” from India's leading Rating Agency - Star Group -2017 Top 3rd private University as per India Today survey- 2017 5% seats with minimum 10% scholarship for wards of armed forces personnel 5% seats with minimum 10% scholarship for wards of teachers University has registered its own NGO (Youth for Socio-economic Transformation) for undertaking socially relevant services and adopted six nearby villages for comprehensive development Vision To be globally recognized as a centre of excellence for research, innovation, entrepreneurship and disseminating knowledge by providing inspirational learning to produce professional leaders for serving the society. Mission Page 2/143 27-09-2019 02:49:35 Providing world class infrastructure, renowned academicians and ideal environment for research, innovation, consultancy and entrepreneurship relevant to the society Offering programs & courses in consonance with national policies for nation building and meeting global challenges Designing curriculum to match international standards, needs of industry and aspirations of civil society by inculcating traits of creative thinking, critical analysis as well as human values & professional ethics Ensuring students delight by meeting their aspirations through blended learning, corporate mentoring, professional grooming, flexible curriculum and healthy ambience based on co-curricular and extra- curricular activities Creating a scientific, transparent and objective examination/evaluation system to ensure an ideal certification Establishing strategic relationships with leading national and international corporates and universities for academic as well as research collaborations Contributing for creation of healthy, vibrant and sustainable society by involving in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) activities like rural development, welfare of senior citizens, women empowerment, community service, health and hygiene awareness and environmental protection QUALITY POLICY All round quality is assured through professional management of the University Academic quality is assured through regular upgradation of curriculum, teaching learning model and experiential learning with Industry participation, based on continuous critical self-appraisal Traits of Critical Analysis, Creative Thinking and Communication Skills are inculcated among students for producing well-groomed professional leaders, possessing multifaceted personality, respect for professional & social ethics, national values, and the spirit of human emancipation Welfare and professional growth of the faculty and employees is ensured by providing strong support and opportunities for their self-development, promoting commitment and willing participation 1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC) Institutional Strength Institutional Strength Excellent Infrastructure facilities spread over 105.58 acres with 451487 square meter of built-up area. Multidisciplinary University Flexible Choice Based Credit System (FCBCS) across all programs from the beginning (2012) Undergraduate, PostGraduate, Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Management, Applied Health Sciences, Law, Teacher Education, Agriculture and Biotechnology etc. Impressively integrated Campus near ‘City Beautiful’ Chandigarh Transparent admission policy with pan India appeal and coverage Curriculum and syllabi regularly revised every two years Students from all the 29 States and 6 Union Territories of India International students –717 from 32 countries Effective Teaching-learning processes with extensive use of ICT and digital resources E-governance with in-house developed ERP solution in the form of Chandigarh University Information Management System(CUIMS) Page 3/143 27-09-2019 02:49:37 Semester scheme with continuous assessment of 40 percent internal valuation Computerized and transparent evaluation process – declaration of results within 15 days Establishment of dedicated University Centre of Research and Development(UCRD) and centers of excellence with budget of Rs. 5 crores. External research funding – Rs. 18.66 crores Strong innovation culture with significant research output with 234 patents Excellent Placement record with 492 companies coming in a single year which is highest for any university in India Strong interface with industries with 25 industry collaborated labs on the campus. 113 foreign faculty visited CU in one year Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) for all faculty members from July 1-15 every year in a structured format Development of students through Department of Career Development (DCD) Semester Abroad Program (SAP) for students Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) for faculty Student Exchange Program (SEP) Mentoring and Value Inculcation Department Students achievement in sports and cultural activities Institutional Weakness On-the-floor training of all faculty members in Industry for professional courses. Full-time foreign faculty Development of world class Virtual Laboratories Large number of young faculty requiring to be trained Institutional Opportunity Providing world-class education at affordable cost Creating global professional leaders and providing them global opportunities Providing solution to social and industrial problems through applied research and innovation Engaging with the neighborhood rural area for their comprehensive socio-economic development Contributing to the development of the Nation through relevant programs and inculcation of values Creating Research centers for collaborated research with Industry and foreign universities Institutional Challenge To recruit more Ph.D. qualified faculty in upcoming areas and cutting edge technologies Improving pedagogy with extensive use of ICT enabled pedagogical tools to match international standards To inspire more faculty towards purposeful society - oriented research by getting research grants, publication of research papers and filing patents Attracting full time international students from developed countries Global positioning and Ranking Page 4/143 27-09-2019 02:49:38 1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects Curriculum Design and Development Flexible Choice Based Credit System (FCBCS) across all programs implemented right from inception of the University. The system has following salient features: Well-defined Program Educational Objectives, Program Specific Objectives and Outcomes which are made available to the students through various modes Course curriculum relevant to Local, National, Regional and Global developmental needs. Courses in collaboration with Industry like IBM, ICICI direct, Tally, etc. Interdisciplinary approach Academic Flexibility Open Electives Departmental Electives Interdisciplinary Options Choice Based Projects Global transfer of credits Provision for degree with minor and degree with Hons through additional credits Degree in a related subject through additional credits Change of stream after one year in some departments like Engineering, Hospitality etc. Curriculum Enrichment University Core credit courses for improving employability through communication skills, soft skills, mathematical and logical skills and IT skills etc Other Core subjects (Environment Waste and Disaster Management and Gender equality and woman empowerment) for all undergraduate students. Foreign Languages (French, German