MAHATMA GANDHI COLLEGE SUNDARPUR, DARBHANGA An Affiliated Unit of L. N. M. University, Darbhanga SELF STUDY REPORT TRACK ID – BRCOGN27475 SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE CONTENTS ITEMS PAGE NO. I. PREFACE III II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV 1. Executive Summary – The SWOC Analysis of the Institution 5-9 2. Profile of the Institution 10-20 3. Criteria - wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 21- 29 Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 30 - 41 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 42 - 51 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 52- 61 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 62 - 67 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 68- 75 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 76-- 83 4. Evaluative Reports of the Departments: Faculty of Arts Subject 01. Department of Political science 84-88 02. Department of Psychology 89-92 03. Department of Geography 93– 96 04. Department of History 97– 100 05. Department of Philosophy 101-104 06. Department of Economics 105-108 07. Department of English 109-112 08. Department of Hindi 113-116 09. Department of Urdu 117-120 10. Department of Sanskrit 121-124 11. Department of Maithili 125-128 12. Department of Sociology 129-132 13. Department of Home Science 133-136 14. Department of Mathematics(Arts) 137-140 Faculty of Science Subject 01. Department of Physics 141-144 02. Department of Chemistry 145-148 03. Department of Botany 149-152 05. Department of Zoology 153-156 06. Department of Mathematics 157-160 Faculty of Commerce Subject 01. Commerce (Account & Marketing) 161-164 College Building Images 165 Annexure Annexure I: LOI Annexure II: IEQA Annexure III: 2F Annexure IV: 12B Annexure V: UGC 12th Plan Last Grant Letter Annexure VI: Affiliation Letter by Registrar Annexure VII: Certificate of uploading data on AISHE Annexure VIII: Academic Calendar Annexure IX: Master Routine Annexure X: Audit Report Annexure XI: Master Plan of the Institution Certificate of Compliance Declaration by the Head of the Institution M. G. College, Sundarpur, Darbhanga (SSR) PAGE- 2 Preface M. G. College, Sundarpur, Darbhanga (SSR) PAGE- 3 Acknowledgement M. G. College, Sundarpur, Darbhanga (SSR) PAGE- 4 Introduction: M.G. College, one of the pioneer colleges situated at the border area of the city was established on 14.09.1979 with a view to making an all-round development of the people living in and around this area. Since the college was set up with a noble mission to mitigate ignorance of the people by lighting a lamp of knowledge and wisdom, it is no exaggeration to say that the college has succeeded in achieving its goals more than expectation. Despite a slender source of income, it has made a head way on account of a brilliant team of teachers and non-teaching staff. The dedication of the stakeholders and the self sacrificial attitude of the teaching staff has helped a great deal in bringing the institute to a position of eminence and excellence. Among all the affiliated colleges running under L.N.M.U. Darbhanga, Mahatma Gandhi College has earned its name in gold for its noble objective and good governance. As the name of this college is reminder of the ideals and principles of ‗Bapu‘ ‗Father of Nation‘, his thoughts are well translated into practice discernable in the day to day activities of the governing body with all its staff. It has become exemplary for all others to follow. Its rich library, well-equipped laboratories, smart—classes, free wi-fi and internet facility, power back-up, Boy`s cottage for various academic creativities, Girl`s common room, seminar hall, health & hygienic hall, Zym and an aquarium etc. add glory to and enhance beauty of the institute. That is why, a large number of students pass out every year from here with flying colours. Some of them have joined covetous jobs in different disciplines of life and they have been serving the nation in true sense of the term. Blood-donation camp, cultural activities, seminars, clean & green Darbhanga programme, National Awareness Programmes etc. are occasionally organized here bearing ample proof of its academic climate and eco-friendly atmosphere; one chooses to love and like. It is on account of these emoluments that the institution Mahatma Gandhi College, Sunderpur Darbhanga has soared high in the dizzy height of eminence as is it acclaimed by academicians and intellectuals of far & wide. We feel proud of being a part and parcel of this college dedicated to the cause of down trodden and underdogs of the area. M. G. College, Sundarpur, Darbhanga (SSR) PAGE- 5 Criterion – 1 – Curricular Aspects: Our Institute aspires to have a better impact on students‘ learning process to understand inbuilt qualities among them. Self upliftment is essential to acquire new knowledge and skills. Our college is committed to transform the students into Well-meaning citizens. Darbhanga, it follows the Curriculum designed by parent University. At college level the advisory committee and student council are two main important academic bodies of the institution responsible for effective implementation of curriculum to achieve stated goals and objectives. Each department of the institution prepares session plan on the basis of academic calendar and teachers implement it through Various innovative teaching methods such as presentations, assignments, class-test, viva-voce, workshops, seminars etc. College offers three year degree programme in Arts, Science & Commerce. Students in degree classes (B. Sc, B. A, B. Com.) can offer one of the subjects for their Honours. In Science they can offer Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Zoology & Botany for Honours course. Student of Arts can offer political Science, History, Sociology, Economics psychology, Geography, Hindi, Urdu Maithili Sanskrit, Home Science, Music, English persian for hons. course and shall study two more subjects carrying 100 marks each as his subsidiaries. In addition, the student of degree class must either opt full papers of hundred marks Hindi or a half papers of 50 marks hindi and other half Maithili, Urdu Sanskrit any other language besides teaching from plus II degree level. The faculty members use to supervise the proposed research work of the research scholars for the award of Ph.D. Degree. Criterion – II – Teaching Learning & Evaluation: In Mahatma Gandhi College, Sundarpur (Darbhanga) admission of students is made on the basis of academic records following the reservation policy of the govt. of Bihar, Academic calenders prepared by the Honorable Chancellor are also followed by the college. The syllabus of different courses is covered by the teaching of the departments concerned time table is prepared by the concerned Prof. In-charge. Regular internal test are conducted by the teachers in every department in the tutorial classes for the students progress. Weak students are given opportunity for special tutorial classes by the teachers in every dept. There are 50 permanent teachers and 09 temporary teachers in the college. There are 33 ph. D. holders in the college. Criterion – III Research, Consultancy and Extension: Mahatma Gandhi College, Sundarpur (Darbhanga) has always been a smooth harbour for research oriented and creative teachers in different departments. They have been working on self-finance U.G.C. Sponsored projects. There is no provision of consultancy facility in this college. The faculty members of the college strive for extension activities, but such activities, are undertaken chiefly by NSS unit. Every year the unit conducts more than five programs on the issue of high social M. G. College, Sundarpur, Darbhanga (SSR) PAGE- 6 relevance i.e. rural sanitation, aids awareness liquistiv chastely etc. The department of sports and cultural conducts indoor and outdoor games. Criterion – IV – Infrastructure and learning resource: Mahatma Gandhi College, Sundarpur (Darbhanga) is situated in 10.25 acres of land in the urban area of Darbhanga district. There are separate building for Science, Arts, Commerce faculties likewise it poses a separate administrative consisting of Principal chambers, general account Sections, Store examination and admission Section and career and counseling cell, girls common room, Boys common room, Vehicle stand, Staff common room, College canteen. The college is surrounded by the boundary wall with gate. There is a big play ground in the college campus. It has got an independent electric transformer to supply electricity to the College. There is a facility of pure drinking water for staff and the student. All The sections of the administrative block are computerized. There is a facility of internet, Fax, Xerox, in almost all the important departments of the college. Aidio visual unit and wireless sound amplification unit are available in the conference hall, staff room and principal chambers. The central library is computerized with internet facility. It is the approaches of E- Library. There is no shortage of energy due to available of high power generators and inverter sets. The Central library which opens from 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM. The faculty members, students and staffs avail facility during working hours. In the reading room the facility of books journals and news papers is available for the needy person. Criterion V- Student support and progression: This institution has provided prospectus having clear guidance about admission and complete requirements for all programmers, such as financial aid and student support services. The faculty members and teaching staff of the college anxiously work to produce qualities human resource. Most of the students of the college get into precious institutions and come out as excellent officer employees. The career and counseling cell of the college provides information regarding the job time to time. Criterion – VI –Organization and management: Mahatma Gandhi College, Sundarpur (Darbhanga) has been an affiliated unit of the L. N. Mithila University, Darbhanga science 1986. The management of this college depends on the university concerned. However the regarding office, Students and Teachers work under the prescribed guideline of the university.