Re-Accreditation Report [RAR] Submitted By Charutar Vidya Mandal’s V P and R P T P Science College [Affiliated to Sardar Patel University] Accredited B++ College with Potential for Excellence [CPE] Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120.Gujarat www.vpscience.org Email: [email protected] Principal: Dr Bhavesh D Patel Email: [email protected] Coordinator: Dr Nikunj Bhatt : Email: [email protected] Phone no: [02692 230011] Fax: [02692 235207] October 2012 Contents Preface 1 CRITERION I CURRICULAR ASPECTS 18 CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 33 CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 56 CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 83 CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 101 CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 116 CRITERIA VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 139 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF DEPARTMENTS 159 Annexure 214 Preface It was due to the revolutionary idea of Bhaikaka and Bhikhabhai, the founders of CVM , when contrary to general belief that institutions of higher education can come up only in cities, the rural, dusty, underdeveloped Vallabh Vidyanagar's first college, Vitthalbhai Patel Mahavidyalaya came into existence in 1947.Today it is one of the oldest and premier Science Colleges of Gujarat. It is named after Vitthalbhai Patel, the eminent freedom fighter who became the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly during the British regime. It was with this college that educational process began in the newly founded Vallabh Vidyanagar, which later flowered into a unique township with institutions of education for all levels and branches - from KG to PG. Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College) was born the following year (1948) and Bhikhabhai Jivabhai Vanijya Mahavidyalaya (Commerce College) was ushered into existence in 1951. All this was achieved despite a host of acute problems, mostly financial. It must be remembered that the engineering college was the first ever to be started by a private trust in the entire Bombay State which then spanned from Karachi (now in Pakistan) to Dharwad! Bhailalbhai Dyabhai Patel, later warmly taken to their heart by the people of Gujarat as 'Bhaikaka' had earned reputation for his sense of values, dedication and absolute integrity. He took along with him Bhikhabhai Kuberbhai Patel, endearingly called 'Bhikhabhai Saheb', a dedicated and farsighted teacher, and established the colleges, schools and residential quarters etc. for the staff through Charutar Vidya Mandal and Charotar Gramoddhar Sahkari MandaI. Not only this, they founded Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyapith (University) within eight years. Visits of several very important persons like Lord and Lady Mount batten, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel in quick succession and their expression of high opinion of the boundless courage of the duo's selflessness and practical idealism shot Vallabh Vidyanagar to national fame and the growth and development of the educational township, which now has a short past of merely Sixty Six years but a long history, continued progress by leaps and bounds. Bhikhabhai expired in 1956. When Bhaikaka entered active politics in 1958 he handed over the reins of administration of Charutar Vidya Mandal to H M Patel, popularly called H M, an ICS officer of great repute. Among other things, he had provided strategic guidance to our country during the partition of India. H M Patel & Development H M nurtured the Mandal with great care and established numerous institutions like Bhailalbhai & Bhikhabhai Polytechnic, Nalini and Arvind Arts College, Kala Kendra College of Fine Arts, Rajratna P T Patel Science College, H M Patel Institute of English, S M Patel College of Home Science, College of Architecture, A R College of Pharmacy, I B Patel English Teaching School, Higher Secondary Complexes of Arts, Commerce, Science and Home Science, H M Patel Career Development Centre and Sardar Patel Renewable Energy Institute etc. Sardar Patel University-run Agro– Economic Research Centre is also his creation. He built hostels for students and started memorial lecture series in the names of Sardar Patel, Bhaikaka and Ishwar Petlikar. He conceived the projects of Vitthal Udyognagar and Medical College and Hospital Complex and worked day and night for their establishment on a sound footing. After H M Patel passed away, the public spirited Dr C L Patel, former Executive Engineer in the Gujarat Electricity Board, succeeded him as Chairman of the Mandal. Endowed with sound realism and solid and unshakable endurance, he harnessed his boundless energy in holding aloft the resplendent torch he inherited from his illustrious predecessors and joined the relay race. He founded here in Vallabh Vidyanagar countless self-financed colleges such as G H Re-Accreditation Report. V P & R P T P Science college.388120 Page 1 of 213 Patel College of Engineering & Technology (GCET), N V Patel College of Pure & Applied Science (NVPAS), Sardar Ganj Mercantile Cooperative Bank Ltd. English Medium College of Commerce & Management (SEMCOM), Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), Sophisticated Instrumentation Centre for Applied Research & Testing (SICART), S S Patel College of Physical Education, C Z Patel College of Business Management, Waymade College of Education, and Bhikhabhai Saheb PTC College etc. He also set up V and C Patel English Medium Primary School, Sumantbhai P Patel Primary School, Shapurbhai Patel Centre for Learning, Centre for Studies & Research on Life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SRC), Institute of Language Studies and Applied Social Science (lLSASS) etc. The fourth Engineering College & third Pharmacy College of CVM became reality in the academic year 2009-'1O. Dr C L Patel and New Vallabh Vidyanagar. Dr C L Patel extensively renovated and refurbished several institutions and extended library buildings and laboratories in these. In order to create learning opportunities for students at the global level, he signed MoU with a number of foreign universities-Georgia South Western University, Myers University, Malaspina University, University of Herfordshire, British Colombia University, University of Cincinati and Eastern Michigan University etc. His unquenchable thirst for revitalizing the society through quality education propelled Dr C L Patel to extend the boundaries of Vallabh Vidyanagar and founded New Vallabh Vidyanagar at the trisection of Karamsad, Mogri and Gana. The lush green New Vallabh Vidyanagar, sibling of Vallabh Vidyanagar, was born on April 20, 2000. It is now in its twelfth year of its existence Let us have a bird's eye view of the well-planned New Vallabh Vidyanagar where the following institutions have come up. 1. A.D. Patel Institute of Technology (ADIT) 2. Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study & Research in Biotechnology (ARIBAS) 3. Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy (IICP). 4. Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Ayurved College & Research Centre 5. Surajben Govindbhai Patel Ayurved Hospital. 6. Chimanbhai M U Patel Industrial Training Centre 7. Institute of Computer & Communication Technology and 8. CVM Institute for Degree Course in Pharmacy. New Vallabh Vidyanagar also houses hostels where more than thirteen hundred students-boys and girls-live in pollution free atmosphere. Large play grounds and underground gymnasium Hall have also been established for students. Re-Accreditation Report. V P & R P T P Science college.388120 Page 2 of 213 45B. Profile of the Affiliated /Constituent College 1. Name and address of the college: Name: V P and R P T P Science College Address: Mota Bazar. City: Vallabh Vidyanagar Pin: 388120 State: Gujarat Website: www.vpscience.org 2. For communication: Designation Information Principal Name: Dr. Bhavesh D. Patel Telephone with STD code : O:02692-230011 R:02692-246467 Mobile: 9586442019 Fax: 02692-235207 Email: [email protected] Vice N/A Principal Steering Name: Dr. Nikunj Bhatt Committee Telephone with STD code :O:02692-230011 R:02692-263343 Coordinator Mobile: 9825293238 Fax: 02692-235207 Email: [email protected] 3. Status of the of Institution : Affiliated College √ Constituent College Any other (specify) Re-Accreditation Report. V P & R P T P Science college.388120 Page 3 of 213 4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education √ b. By shift i. Regular √ ii. Day iii. Evening 5. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No √ If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence. N/A 6. Source of funding: Government Grant-in-Aid √ Self-Financing Any Other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 20/06/1947 (dd/mm/yyyy) b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) Sardar Patel University c. Details of UGC recognition: Annexure-1-a Re-Accreditation Report. V P & R P T P Science college.388120 Page 4 of 213 Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (dd-mm-yyyy) (If any) i. 2 (f) 24 June 1977 ii. 12 (B) June 1977 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) Encl. 01 d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)- N/A Under Section/clause i. ii. iii. iv. Recognition/Approval details N/A N/A N/A N/A Institution/Department/Programme Day, Month and Year (dd-mm-yyyy) Validity Remarks (Enclose the recognition/approval letter) 8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges? Yes √ No If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status? Yes No √ 9. Is the college recognized a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)? Yes √ No If yes, date of recognition: 18/03/2010 b. For its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No √ Re-Accreditation Report. V P & R P T P Science college.388120 Page 5 of 213 If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) 10.