UNIVERSITY COLLEGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 034 SELF STUDY REPORT SUBMITTED FOR REACCREDITATION TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE - 560 072 2 NAAC Re-Accreditation Committee University College, Thiruvananthapuram Dr. B. S. Mohanachandran (Principal) Patron (Ex-officio) Dr. R. Anilkumar (Dept. of Geography) General Convenor Dr. K. P. Jaikiran (Dept. of Geology) Co-ordinator, IQAC Members Dr.S. Unnikrishnan Nair - (Vice-Principal) Sri. G. Rajeev - (Dept. of Chemistry) Sri. K. Gopalakrishnan - (Dept. of English) Dr. Thomas Kuruvilla - (Dept. of English) Dr. Francis Sunny - (Dept. of Zoology) Dr. Philip Samuel - (Dept. of Statistics) Sri. M.B. Salim - (Dept. of Geography) Sri. P. Surendran - (Dept. of Physical Education) 3 Contents Page No. PREFACE Part I - INSTITUTIONAL DATA 01 - 44 Profile of the Institution Criterion wise input Profiles of the departments Part II - EVALUATIVE REPORT 45 – 400 Stand out facts Executive summary Criterion wise evaluative report Evaluative report of Departments Declaration by the Principal 4 PREFACE University College, Thiruvananthapuram (estd.1866) occupies a position of eminence among the colleges in the state of Kerala and that of a hallowed alma mater among the millions of students, including luminaries like the late Dr K R Narayanan, the former President of India and Dr. G Madhavan Nair, former Director, Indian Space Research Organisation. The college, situated in the heart of Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala is unique in more than one respect: more than sixty per cent of its teachers are research degree holders; the college has fourteen research departments offering M.Phil. and PhD; and its student strength of 3200* includes enrolment from all social classes. Thus, University College can be deemed both a „university‟ and a „college.‟ Currently accredited with a B+ grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the college has also been accorded „College with Potential for Excellence‟ status by the University Grants Commission. University College is the only government college in Kerala to have been recognized thus. Since the last visit of NAAC to this college, it has tried its best, financial and other constraints notwithstanding, to tune itself into the changing paradigms of education. This report reflects the nature of our earnest efforts to strive towards academic perfection through socialist as well as secular means. It presents the continual reflection of this heritage institution to learn from the past, act in the present and prepare for the future. Thiruvananthapuram Dr B S Mohanachandran 9 December 2009 PRINCIPAL The details given herein pertain to the year 2008 – 2009. 5 Part I Institutional Data A) Profile of the College 1. Name and address of the college: Name: H .H The Maharajas University College Address: University College , Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram City: Thiruvananthapuram District: Thiruvananthapuram State: Kerala Pin code: 695034 Website: www.universitycollege.co.in 2. For communication: Office Area/ Name Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail STD code Principal: 0471 2457830 0471- mohanachandranbs_ Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran 2572177 [email protected] Vice Principal: 0471 2457830 0471- [email protected] Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair 2572177 Steering Committee 0471 2457830 0471- anilprayag@ Coordinator: 2572177 gmail.com Dr. R. Anil Kumar Residence Area/ Name Tel. No. Mobile No. STD code Principal 0471 2540393 9447380032 Dr.B.S.Mohanachandran Vice Principal 0471 2464246 9446089046 Dr.S.Unnikrishnan Nair Steering Committee Coordinator 0471 2329989 9847252472 Dr.R Anil Kumar 6 3. Type of Institution: a. By management i. Affiliated College ii. Constituent College b. By funding i. Government ii. Grant-in iii. Self-financed iv. Any other (Specify the type) c. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education 4. Is it a recognized minority institution? Yes No If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) (Provide the necessary supporting documents) 5. a) Date of establishment of the college: Date Month Year 1866 b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college) University of Kerala or which governs the college (If it is an constituent college) 6. Date of UGC recognition: Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (dd-mm-yyyy) (If any) i. 2 (f) 1956 ii. 12 (B) 1956 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act) 7 7. Does the University Act provide for autonomy of Affiliated/ Constituent Colleges? Yes No If yes, has the college applied for autonomy? Yes No 8. Campus area in acres/sq.mts: 10Acres 60.270cents 9. Location of the college: (based on Govt. of India census) Urban Semi-urban Rural Tribal Hilly area Any other (specify) 10. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year‟s data) Name of the Entry Medium Sanctioned Number Sl. Programme Programm e Duration Qualification of Student of No Level / Course instruction Strength students admitted Under B.A. / B.Sc. Plus 2 or i) Graduate / 3 years Equivalent English 770 905 M.A. / 4 ii) Post M.Sc. /. Semesters Degree English 336 328 Graduate iii) M.Phil 1 year PG English 55 55 3 years PG or English 39 iv) Ph. D. M.Phil Certificate 1year Plus 2 or English 10 10 v) course Equivalent UG Diploma 1year Plus 2 or English 25 22 vi) Equivalent vii) PG Diploma 1.Tourism English Any Other and Travel (specify) viii) Management Add on 2. Course Functional 8 Arabic 3. spoken Arabic English English (Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement) 11. List the departments: Science Departments: (For eg. Chemistry, Botany, Physics …) Chemistry,Physics,Maths,Botany,Zoology,Statistics, Geology,Geography Arts (Language and Social sciences included) Departments: Economics,History,IslamicHistory,Philosophy,Politics,Malayalam,English,Hindi, Sanskrit,Tamil, Arabic, French , Psychology Commerce Departments: Nil Any Other (Specify) Departments: Physical Education 12. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) including the salary component = Rs. 31,189.20 (b) excluding the salary component = Rs. 739.80 9 B) Criterion-wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 1. Does the College have a stated Vision? yes No yes No Mission? yes No Objectives? 2. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No If yes, how many? NA Fee charged for each programme (include Programme Fee Certificate, Diploma, Add-on courses etc.) Sl.No. ( B.sc., charged B.Com. etc.) in Rs. 1. N.A N.A 2. N.A N.A 3. N.A N.A 4. N.A N.A 3. Number of Programmes offered under a. annual system 20 b. semester system 22 c. trimester system Nil 4. Programmes with * a. choice based credit system Yes No Number b. Inter/multidisciplinary approach Yes No Number 10 c. Any other, specify Yes No Number 5. Are there Programmes where assessment Yes No Number of teachers by students is practiced? 6. Are there Programmes taught only by Yes No Number visiting faculty? 7. New programmes introduced during the last five years UG Yes No Number PG Yes No Number Others (specify) Yes No Number 3 8. How long does it take for the institution N. A to introduce a new programme within the existing system? 9. Does the institution develop and deploy Yes No action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? 10. Was there major syllabus revision during Yes No Number the last five years? If yes, indicate the number. 11. Is there a provision for Project work etc. Yes No Number in the programme? If yes, indicate the number. 12. Is there any mechanism to obtain feedback on curricular aspects from a. Academic Peers? Yes No b. Alumni? Yes No c. Students? Yes No d. Employers? Yes No e. Any other? Yes No University of Kerala has decided to restructure the Degree programmes in the colleges to a choice based credit system w.l.f june.2010 11 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 1. How are students selected for admission to various courses? a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution b) Common entrance test conducted by the University/Government c) Through interview d) Entrance test and interview e) Merit at the previous qualifying examination f) Any other (specify) (If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages) 2. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic year Open category SC/ST category Any other (specify) Programmes Highest Lowest Highest Lowest Highest Lowest (UG and PG) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) BSc Maths 84%& 40% & 60% & 35% & 58% & 38% & MSc 99% 50% 65% 45% 70% 52% BSc 86.83% & 58.7% & 80% & 56.5% & 86.83% & 81.3% & Chemistry 94.5% 81.4% 86.8% 47.5% 85.8% 70.2% MSc BSc 86.4% & 79.5% & 73% & 58% & 62% & 56% & Geography 87.9% 73.8% 67.4% 57.9% 67.6% 62% MSc BSc Physics 92% & 75% & 75% & 45% & 74% & 62% & MSc 97% 86% 76% 65% 86% 80% MSc Statistics 95% 87.5% 82% 60% 82.7% 80% BA 86% & 56% & 58% & 39% & 57% 50% Philosophy 62% 42% 54% 36% 52% 40% MA BA Politics 86% & 35% & 70% & 35% & 48% 44% MA 63% 43% 55% 40% 61% 45% BA Islamic 71% & 53% & 55% & 35% & 53% 45% history 57% 48% 41% 35% 54% 47% MA MA 65% 57% 46% Psychology 12 BA 84% & 62% & 76.1% & 35% 57% 42% & Economics 75.6% 42% 70.7% &37.37% 71% 45.7% MA BA History 65% & 42% & 55% & 35% & 50% & 35% & MA 61% 43% 55% 40% 55% 43% BA 80% & 48% & 70%& 55% & 67% 45% Malayalam 82.5% 46.8% 73.8 35% 66% 42% MA BA Tamil 70% & 40% & 60% & 38% & 67% 49% MA 75% 50% 65% 45% 71% 45% BA Sanskrit 37% & 55% & 45% 40% 50% 57% MA 77% 55% 64% 52% 74% 50% BA Hindi 81% & 52% & 62% & 46% & 68% & 50% & MA 72% 62% 60% 51% 66% 53% BA Arabic 69% & 58% & 54.3% 53% & 59% MA 87.3% 52.9% 72% BA English 86.36% & 53.12% & 47.47% & 41.83% & 80% 62% MA 77.96% 68.86% 55.55% 43.41% 72% 51% 3.