Government Science College Gandhinagar Government of Gujarat Affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad SELF STUDY REPORT (For Re-Accreditation) (2nd CYCLE) Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BENGALURU (March-2017) GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE SECTOR-15 GANDHINAGAR-382 016 GUJARAT Tel. 079-23222352 Email: [email protected] Website: gscgandhinagar.in SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION (2nd CYCLE) SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BENGALURU By GOVERNMENT SCIENCE COLLEGE SECTOR-15 GANDHINAGAR-382 016 GUJARAT Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents i Preface iii From the Principal’s Desk v Executive summary vi SWOT Analysis ix A Profile of the College xiv B Criteria-wise Inputs Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 1 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 1 1.2 Academic Flexibility 3 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 6 1.4 Feedback System 8 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 11 2.1 Admission Process, Student Enrolment and Profile 11 2.2 Catering student Diversity 19 2.3 Teaching Learning process 23 2.4 Teaching Quality 45 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 53 2.6 Student performance and learning outcomes 58 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and extension 63 3.1 Promotion of Research 63 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 66 3.3 Research Facilities 67 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 68 3.5 Consultancy 70 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility 71 (ISR) 3.7 Collaboration 76 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning resources 79 4.1 Physical Facilities 79 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 86 4.3 IT Infrastructure 89 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 91 Criterion V: Student Support and progression 93 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 93 5.2 Student Progression 100 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 102 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 108 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 108 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 111 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 114 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 115 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 116 Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) i Table of Contents Criterion VII: Innovations and Best practices 121 7.1 Environment Consciousness 121 7.2 Innovation Introduced During Last Four Years 125 7.3 Two Best Practices 126 C Evaluative Reports of The Departments 128 D Declaration by the Head of the Institution 169 E Annexures: List of Abbreviations 170 NAAC accreditation certificate 173 UGC 2f and 12b Certificate 174 Maps of College 175 Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) ii Preface PREFACE NAAC Bangalore has a clear-cut policy towards Accreditation and Assessment of Higher Educational Institutions in India. The criteria, sub-sections under each category as well as the weightage accorded to each category are based on the type of institutions being accredited, are also well laid down. However, when it comes to preparing the institution for accreditation over a period of 5 years several aspects require greater understanding, awareness among different stake holders, a definite action plan to generate, collate, preserve and present the data in a lucid fashion so that each constituent of the institution is aware of its responsibilities and the expectations of the University and the visiting team. For Government Science College-Gandhinagar, Accreditation is a unique opportunity to plan the course of our future. Hon. Principal, Government Science College-Gandhinagar, immediately formed a Steering Committee for preparing the SSR along with an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to gear up the college Accreditation. The SSR is divided into three parts. Part A consists of institutional profile, Part B consists of criterion-wise input and Part C has Evaluative Reports of The Departments. Attempt has been made in the SSR to clearly reflect as to how the College has steered its path for the quality sustenance and enhancement after first cycle of accreditation. The present report is the outcome of the participatory process of all the departments and the administrative sections. Dr. K. G. Chhaya, Principal and Chairman of IQAC of this College, took keen interest and provided a decisive leadership in shaping the report. All the staff members provided the requisite inertia to smoothen the process of compiling the report together and provided rare administrative and moral support. The Head of various Departments and faculty members have readily provided all the necessary inputs from time to time. The entire team of the College officials was an excellent assistance in the process. I take this opportunity to thank all of them for their most willing and cooperative roles without which this task would have been impossible. Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) iii Preface I acknowledge the contribution made by all those who helped us in one way or the other, directly or indirectly and sincerely thank them. Date: Dr. Pragna A. Vadher Place: - Gandhinagar Coordinator, NAAC Government Science College Gandhinagar Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) iv From the Principal’s Desk FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK It has been observed during last five-seven years that the International need has compelled to shift paradigm of higher education in Gujarat state. Therefore, structure of entire higher education system is redesigned to achieve mainly the needs of students, employment and economic development through education in addition to merely an education. Competition for students is becoming grim, similarly any academic institutions put efforts to achieve new heights in competition with another organization. As a result of this, a student gets much stronger identification. By giving proper placement to its students, academic institute increases its intake & expands by itself. Institution attains strength by fresh students by which it come up with external diversity. Well-qualified academic staffs, competent students, education with extra- curricular activities and participation of students in research and industry-institute collaboration definitely give full benefit of the time spent in academic institute. Our institute will offer & help in achieving your desired goals by providing all opportunities. Date: Dr. K G Chhaya Principal Place: Gandhinagar Government Science College - Gandhinagar Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) v Executive Summary EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Gandhinagar, the new capital city of the state of Gujarat was established on 2nd August 1965, which is located approximately 25 km north of old capital city of Ahmedabad. The city of Gandhinagar lies on the bank of river Sabarmati and it is almost at centre point of industrial corridor between Delhi, the national capital city of India and Mumbai, The financial capital of India. Gandhinagar has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission. Since its inception, GSC-G has remained a pioneer and successful institute in dissemination of science education in the district. This college has passed through many ages and witnessed so many changes. During the initial time, only the children of government officials were the major part of the strength but later on people from nearby rural area also undertaken higher education from this institute. In 1992, this college was bifurcated from Government Art and Science College, Gandhinagar and came into existence as a separate institution. Government Science College, Gandhinagar today is obviously one of the leading and best of its kind in the Gujarat University. Many other government colleges are associated with this institute on academic and administrative way. This college has five departments and disseminate degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany and Microbiology. Intake capacity is 520 at entry level. English is taught as a foundation subject. This college has one botanical garden, 11 laboratories with minimum capacity of 60 students at a time, 99 berths in boys’ hostel, 80 students’ capacity in two floored library, ladies room, DELL, BISAG (under blended learning) – a state wide classroom online learning facility, Conference room NCC, NSS. This college has two play grounds one for cricket and other for volley ball, handball and other games. We also have facilities for playing table tennis, carom. Equity – Grant from RUSA is also sanctioned this year where various activities like remedial classes, gender sensitisation, and placement / counselling cell, carrier guidance cell is undertaken. This college has established various cells like women harassment cell, Women development cell, SC/ST Cell, Anti ragging Cell, Hostel Management Committee. To maintain scientific temper regular activities are Government Science College – Gandhinagar (Gujarat) vi Executive Summary conducted under IAPT, Eco club, Nature club, Ganit Mandal and Chemical Society. Due to increase in strength of the students, old building was extended during 2009. If we look criteria-wise picture ours is a UG college affiliated to Gujarat University and adopted CBCS since last 5 yrs. Being a government college we do not have major role in apex bodies of university but as a part of government, we do have specific role to play in development of curricula and extra curricula also. Our immediate officers from higher level like Commissioner and Secretary Education are senate and syndicate members. We had IGNOU centre for nearly 8yrs during 2002-