|| Shri Hari || Self Study Report Volume I Submitted to National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) GLA University, Mathura 17 Km Stone, NH-2 Mathura Delhi Road PO Chaumuhan, Mathura - 281406 Contents Volume I Declaration by the Head of the Institution Preface 1 Executive Summary 4 The SWOC Analysis of the University 11 Profile of the University 15 Criteria Wise Report Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 25 Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 43 Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 96 Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 120 Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 138 Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 152 Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 173 Volume II Evaluative Report of Department of Mechanical Engineering 179 Evaluative Report of Department of Electronics and 246 Communication Engineering Evaluative Report of Department of Civil Engineering 300 Evaluative Report of Department of Electrical Engineering 319 Evaluative Report of Department of Computer Engineering and 340 Applications Evaluative Report of Department of Physics 384 Evaluative Report of Department of Chemistry 396 Evaluative Report of Department of Mathematics 425 Evaluative Report of Department of English 444 Evaluative Report of Department of Biotechnology, 477 Microbiology & Immunology Evaluative Report of Institute of Pharmaceutical Research 518 Evaluative Report of University Polytechnic 552 Evaluative Report of Faculty of Education 577 Evaluative Report of Department of Management 602 Annexures 626 Self Study Report of GLA University Preface GLA University is one of the first private State Universities of Uttar Pradesh, established under Uttar Pradesh Adhiniyam Sankhya 21 of 2010. It was established as a unitary technical university on September 16, 2010. The university has been established in the memory of Shri Ganeshi Lal Agrawal as a philanthropic initiative of Shri Narayan Das Agrawal. Starting out as a college affiliated to UP Technical University, over a period of time, it has carved a niche for itself in technical education. GLA University has six constituent Institutions /faculty: . Institute of Engineering and Technology . Institute of Business Management . Institute of Pharmaceutical Research . Institute of Applied Sciences and Humanities . Faculty of Education . University Polytechnic The University campus spreads across more than 80 acres of lush green and expansive grounds that houses a number of educational institutions to cater to the need of more than 9,000 students out of which about 4,500 students stay in hostels in the campus. The University premise is one of the best in the region and offer an added advantage over its compatriots. The campus with modern infrastructural facilities deserves a mention for its well designed and maintained buildings, contemporary and state of the art laboratories, spacious residential complexes and recreational facilities. The establishment has the glory of its alumni base of more than 12,000 students. The University employs more than 425 qualified faculty members and 700 staff members along with renowned academicians from IITs and Profile of the University 1 Self Study Report of GLA University NITs heading the various institutions of GLA University. They believe in developing the overall personality of the students. Quality in education is the most important parameter and GLA University has been working on improving the quality of education since its beginning. Academic development of faculty, laboratory staff and students is a continuous process at GLA University. A culture of participating in quality enhancement has been created and every individual is encouraged to play his/her role in improving the quality. I take this opportunity to thank everyone at GLA University in participating in the development and marching together to make this University great. To be recognized as a leader in quality education and trend setter, GLA University is committed towards quality initiatives, quality sustenance and quality enhancement. An important step in this direction is to get the accreditation from agencies like NAAC. This Self Study Report is being prepared for the same and is being made available on the university website. Profile of the University 2 Self Study Report of GLA University Important Milestones Establishment of GLA Institute of Technology and Management, 1998 Mathura which offered two programmes B. Tech. and MCA 1999 Started MBA Programme with 60 seats GLA Group of Institutions came into existence as an entity, with the establishment of three new institutes namely GLA Institute of 2006 Business Management, GLA Institute of Professional Studies and GLA Institute of Pharmaceutical Research. New courses like B. Pharm., BBA, BCA and B.Sc. Biotechnology were introduced Secured first position in MCA first year results in UPTU results. Acquired recognition from the National Board of Accreditation in 2006-07 the fields of Computer Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering 142 prestigious companies visited GLA University, which led to an 2008 increase in campus placements to 70%. MBA, MCA and B. Tech. courses were bestowed with the ‘Excellent Award’ by U.P. Technical University, Lucknow, to which more than 600 institutions are affiliated. GLNA Institute of Technology was 2008-09 established by GLA Group of Institutions, Mathura. GLAITM’s B. Tech. course secured fourth position in the UPTU examinations which are held amongst the private institutions of the state. The B. Tech. course of GLAITM raised its position to number three 2009-10 in the UPTU examinations. The GLA University, Mathura is established by Government of Uttar 2010 Pradesh vide UPG Govt. Act21of 2010 and is approved by UGC vide letter No. F. No. 8-20/2010 (CPP-1/PU) Postgraduate programmes namely, M. Pharm. in Pharmaceutical 2010-11 Chemistry and Pharmacology, and M. Tech. introduced. Inspection by UGC under section 2f. Research and Doctoral 2011 Programmes started. Around 50 candidates have registered in Doctoral Programmes in 2012 various disciplines. 2013 Started Diploma in Engineering Started B.Ed. with approval of NCTE and D. Pharm. with approval 2014 from PCI. Also started M. Tech. in Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Profile of the University 3 Self Study Report of GLA University Executive Summary GLA University was established with the following Vision and Mission. VISION We envision establishing ourselves as a pace-setting university of academic excellence focused on education, research and development in established and emerging professions. MISSION To impart quality education at both the undergraduate and the post- graduate levels, to conduct research and to provide consultancy and extension services as per current and emerging socio-economic needs. To continuously improve the quality of the teaching-learning process and set standards that other institutes would want to emulate. To be totally student-centric and cater to the overall growth and development of intellect and personality so that the alumni are worthy citizens and highly sought after professionals. To empower the faculty and staff to create an ambience of harmony, mutual respect, cooperative endeavour and be receptive to positive ideas. Quality education and pursuit for excellence have translated the vision of GLA University into a reality. The under graduate and post graduate programs offered by the various institutes in the GLA University are highly valued by the industry. Profile of the University 4 Self Study Report of GLA University CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS The university offers 13 Under Graduate programmes, 12 Post Graduate programmes, 9 Diploma programmes and 15 doctoral programs. The curriculum is designed keeping in mind the industry needs. Workshops and symposiums are organized where the stake holders participate in the process of designing and/or revising the syllabi. Guidance and advice are taken from eminent academicians and practitioners. The University continuously monitors and reviews curricula of various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Last major exercise was done in 2015. The University is moving towards Learners’ Centric Education. The Curriculum Development Committee decides the Course Structure, the Credit distribution and the common courses to be conducted in the various programmes. To revise the syllabus of an existing course or to introduce a new course, brain storming sessions are held in the department. The outcome of these sessions is put before the Board of Studies. Each department has its own Board of Studies. The recommendations of the BoS is sent to the Academic Council for approval. The recommendations of the Academic Council are presented before the Executive Council, consisting of highly qualified senior Professors and industry representatives. Once approved by the Executive Council, the changes are implemented. CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION The university follows the norms of the competent and statutory bodies while adopting admission-related criteria. In order to have a transparent admission process, publicity is done on various platforms such as billboards, gantries, as well as print media, online media and broadcast media. The admission process is carried through an online process starting with registration on the university’s website. It is followed by an online test. Profile of the University 5 Self Study Report of GLA University Faculty forms the backbone