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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) 2015-2016
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Page 1
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to
NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas,
specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The
AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The
AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015)
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
Part – A
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
1.2 Address Line 1 Opp. Drugs Laboratory
Address Line 2 Fatehgunj
City/Town Vadodara
State Gujarat
Pin Code 390002
Institution e-mail address vc@msubaroda.ac.in,
registrar@msubaroda.ac.in
Contact Nos. 0265-2795521
Name of the Head of the Institution Prof. Parimal Vyas
Tel. No. with STD Code 0265-2795600
Mobile 9825409001
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator Prof. Ranjan Sengupta
Mobile 9898316966
IQAC e-mail address iqacdirector@msubaroda.ac.in
1.3 NAAC Track ID EC/52/RAR/74
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee
No. & Date
EC/52/RAR/74, Certificate date: 28/3/2010
1.5 Website address www.msubaroda.ac.in
Web-link of the AQAR http.msubaroda.ac.in/iqac/index.php?iqac=aqar
1.6 Accreditation Details Given below
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period
1 1st Cycle Four Stars -- 2001 5 years
2 2nd Cycle B 2.71 2010 5 years
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC 14/03/2007
1.8 AQAR for the year 2015-2016
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR
submitted to NAAC after the latest
Not applicable
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Assessment and Accreditation by
NAAC
1.10 Institutional Status State University
University State
Affiliated College Yes (Gujarat Medical Education &
Research Society, Gotri)
Constituent College Yes
Autonomous college of UGC No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes
Type of Institution Co-education
Urban
Financial Status Grant-in-aid
UGC 2(f) & 12B
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Commerce,
Faculty of Education and Psychology,
Faculty of Family & Community
Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty
of Journalism & Communication,
Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management
Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of
Performing Arts, Faculty of Science,
Faculty of Social work, Faculty of
Technology and Engineering, Baroda
Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, M.K. Amin
College Padra, Polytechnic, Oriental
Institute.
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for
the Colleges)
Not Applicable
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/
State Government- UGC/ CSIR/ DST/
DBT/ ICMR etc
Autonomy by State
UGC-Special Assistance Programmes
DRS in Department of
1. Applied Chemistry
2. Applied physics
3. Archaeology & Ancient History
4. Botany
5. Biochemistry
6. Clothing & Textile
7. Education Administration
8. English
9. Gujarati
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10. Microbiology
11. Foods & Nutrition
DSA in Department of
1. Physics
2. Social Work
CAS in Department of
1. Education
2. HDFS
DST-FIST in Department of
1. Applied chemistry
2. Geology
3. Mathematics
4. Pharmacy
5. Physics
UGC Study Centres
1. Women’s Study research centre
UGC Strengthening of Infrastructure
grant
1. Clothing and textiles
Centre of Excellence in Polymers
(GoG)
1. Applied Chemistry
DBT- MSUB Inter discipilinary Life
Science Program for Advanced
Research & Education in Department of
1. Bio-Chemistry
Centre for Research in planning &
development
1. Economics
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers 7
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 1
2.3 No. of students -
2.4 No. of Management representatives 3
2.5 No. of Alumni 1
2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
6
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 1
2.8 No. of other External Experts 3
2.9 Total No. of members 22
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2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 40
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders
Faculty 4
Non-Teaching Staff 4
Students -
Alumni 4
Others 4
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from
UGC during the year?
Yes
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related):
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos 45
International Level 04
National Level 33
State Level 6
Institution Level 2
(ii) Themes
A Room of one’s own Paradise lost
ICT in scientific progress
Industrial Automation
Nanotechnology
Numerical methods and scientific computing
Mutual funds as an investment avenue
Media strategies for museum
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC:
Arranged Feedback responses from students on quality related institutional
process
Documentation of various programmes and acting as a nodal agencies of
the University.
Development and maintenance of institutional database
Preparation of RAR for the forthcoming NAAC
Implementation of e-governance
AISHE
Following Activities were carried out at M.K.Amin College Padra
Painting competition on swacchata abhiyan organised on 30 jan.2015.
Tree plantation programme conducted on 19 August 2015.
Activities under women empowerment cell on 7th August 2015..
Career and counselling programme for the students of college as well as for
P.P.Shroff High school,Padra students on 08th August 2015.
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Yoga training program for the students and their parents from 07 August to
14 August 2015 separately for F.Y B.Com., S.Y B.Com. and T.Y B.Com..
Yoga training program for the students of K.K.High School, Padra on 19th
August 2015.
Yoga training program for the students of P.P.Shroff High School, Padra on
20th August 2015.
Orientation program for B.com. First year students on 10th July 2015.
Parents –teacher meet was organised on 25th July 2015.
National Sports Day Celebration on 31st August 2015.
Celebration of Swami Vivekananda Janm Jayanti with Quiz competition,
pictorial presentation, documentary presentation on 12th January 2016.
A National seminar on "Sports and Physical Education: Scientific
Approach" was organised on 19th March 2016.
Following Activities were carried out at Social work Faculty
Mental health, women empowerment, gender & CSR, visiting fellow,
exposure visit, HRM convention,Youth week Celebration, Women Week
Celebration, Gandhi jayanti week, Swatchta Week, Voter Education
Awareness, Blood Donation Camp, Tree plantation, Joy of giving week,
Leadership development week
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
Plan of Action Achievements
To revisit the existing curriculum &
improvise appropriate changes to
strengthen the curriculum that leads
to practical applications.
To explore further for collaborations
Government of Gujarat, under the
Public-Private-Partnership [PPP]
scheme, has sanctioned ‘Siemens
Centre of Excellence in Industrial
Automation’ to be set up in the
Mechanical Engineering Department
with total outlay of Rs 102.00 Crores.
Department of English introduced
MPhil Program.
Department of Chemistry is
recognized as UGC’s Centre for
Excellence.
Till date 104 MoUs have been
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and develop MoUs with institutions
of Excellence.
To encourage teachers for research as
well as in conducting & organizing
academic activities / tasks /
programme.
To encourage departments &
Faculties for creation of additional
facilities in terms on Equipment’s,
Books & Journals.
To encourage faculties for organizing
and participating in various events &
conferences of National &
International importance.
To initiate new programmes for
community outreach.
To conduct Industry interaction
developed through Office of
International Affairs.
The Faculty of Social work is
appointed a Nodal Agency for
Family Counseling Centre and
VCTC for HIV/AIDS in Gujarat and
Nodal Agency for Childline.
Around 42 new equipment’s worth
Rs. 90, 97,416 lakhs, were purchased
apart from small instruments.
45 Seminars / Conferences /
Workshops / Symposia were
organized by various departments.
Approximately 1000 papers were
presented and 312 people participated
as resource person in various
International, National, State level
meets.
Initiatives like - Training and
exhibitions of craft products for
different NGOs, BhaginiSamaj, Sahej
Shishu Milap, Friends Society,
Kamubdva.
One day workshop organized for
awareness of home makers on
Nutritious food and Packed food
items.
National Seminar on Women
Development and Empowerment in
India, Vision, Mission and Action
Workshop on e-content Development
The Department of Music, Faculty of
Performing Arts organized ‘Musical
Evening 2014’.
Faculties from Foods and Nutrition
department generated research funds
from DBT, GUJCOST, UNICEF,
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To complete renovation &
construction of buildings started
earlier.
GoG, MI-Canada, Cornell
University, USA.
Department of Chemistry is that
Gujarat Council on Science and
Technology (GUJCOST) recognized
it as a Centre of Excellence in
Material Science and Nano-
polymeric Materials.
Department Applied Chemistry,
Faculty of Techo & Engg. Has
achieved research grants From DST,
AICTE, UGC, CSIR, BRNS and
ONGC. Department also consider as
Centre of Excellence in Polymer
Science by Government of Gujarat.
Department Applied Physics, Faculty
of Techo & Engg. has achieved
research grants From UGC, DST,
AICTE, DAE.
AICTE has sanctioned TAPTEC
grants for two projects and a
MODROB grant for modernization
of Control Lab, Department of
Science & Technology has
sanctioned one project under WOS
for electrical engg, Faculty of Techo
& Engg.
Anchor Institute received 10 crores
grant from Government of Gujarat.
Based on the concept of green
architecture the University guest
house was awarded for energy
efficient building. Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy [MNRE]
selected the University for Allocation
of grants under Green campus.
New drainage system was developed
in Halls of Residence for Boys.
New roads were constructed
connecting Halls of residence for
women through Faculty of Family
and Community Sciences.
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Activities under
women empowerment cell.
Career and
counselling programme for the
students of college as well as for
school students.
3-Yoga training
program for the staff, students
and their parents.
Orientation program
for b.com. First year students.
Parents –teacher
association and their meet will
be organised.
Construction of new wash rooms is
on an ongoing stage, at Halls of
residence for women.
-
Through Lectures and
presentation information
imparted to the college and
school students.
Completed
successfully where 200 students
of P.P. Shroff high school
participated.
Completed
successfully
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in
statutory body
Yes
Provide the details of the action taken The Annual Report of the University
which is detailed description of
activities events in the university from
which information of AQAR is drawn
and placed before Senate & Syndicate
of the University.
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Part – B
CRITERION – I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
PhD 78 1 0 1
PG 114 0 7 8
UG 78 5 6 2
PG Diploma 23 7 15 5
Advanced Diploma 6 0 0 0
Diploma 36 0 3 0
Certificate 9 0 0 1
Others 9 0 4 1
Total 353 13 35 18
Interdisciplinary 13 0 0 0
Innovative 7 0 0 0
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
The curriculum allows the students to take in major subjects to their choice with 60%
from main streams and 40% they are allowed to choose from the CBCS/Electives/Open
options system. This helps them to focus on any life skill oriented subjects while the main
course is in progress.
(ii) Pattern of programmes: Pl recheck
Annual -01 UG diploma in cooperation
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 347
Trimester 0
Annual 04
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1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient
aspects.
In Faculty of Arts syllabus is regularly updated keeping in view the needs and problems
of present day students. Department of Linguistics BA syllabus is updated every three
years and MA every two years. Marathi and Sindhi department revises the syllabus every
three years.
For Marathi & Sindhi department, Revision of Courses is a regular practice of the
department. The Departments revises it syllabus every three years with an objective to
update the courses keeping in mind the needs of the students.
The Department of Sanskrit has revised the curriculum keeping in view the needs and
problems of present day students. The following are the salient features:
o Prescribed the texts as per NET and SET syllabus
o More focus on Learning of Language. Practical Grammar and communicative
aspect given place in the syllabus at all levels
o Incorporated Sastras like Navya Nyaya and Mimsansa apart from Vedanta,
Alamkara and Purana Sastras
o Inclusion of practical subjects like Yoga Sastra Pali Text and Prakrit Literature
included at PG level to facilitate study of language.
Russian Department the syllabi were updated during 2012-13 and frozen for 3 years. The
next updation was done during AY 2015-16, implemented w.e.f 2016-17.
The updation is aimed at enabling the students to understand and undergo a
contextual, grammatical, lexical and literary analyses of texts. Also, some papers are
reshuffled for equipping the learner with advanced knowledge of language at various
levels.
For the Departments of Library Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Syllabus is
regularly updated by the Board of Studies.
At Faculty of Family and community science, Changes in credits of the following
courses were made in the Board of studies held on16th July, 2015:
I. Event Management: Existing 3 Credits Proposed 2 credits
II. Consumer Ergonomics: Existing 3 Credits Proposed 2 credits
III. Extension in Resource Management: Existing 2 Credits Proposed 4 credits
Consideration of the approval of CBCS Courses in B.S. (Honours)Foods and Nutrition
Introduction to Clothing and Textiles
Introduction to Extension and Communication
Introduction to FCRM
Introduction to HDFS
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Consideration of the question of approving degrees to the courses run by the higher
payment programme namely B.Sc. (Hons.) Interior Design.
Level of the
Programme Name of the Programme/Subject Salient Features
UG & PG
UG programmes of all 3 specializations
namely, Public Health Nutrition,
Dietetics & Food Science & Quality
Control &PG programmes of 2
specializations namely, Public Health
Nutrition, Dietetics
Number of credits allotted to
CBCS courses changed from 3 to
2.
UG New CBCS Courses
Courses introduced include
Physical Education Part I & Part
II and Computer Course in Web
Designing.
UG&PG
First year courses:
Introduction to Foods and Nutrition
Introduction to Community Nutrition
Credit distribution changed from
(2Th+1Pr) to (3Th +0Pr)
PG The M.Sc. programme
Dissertation credits have been
now increased to 10 credits & 2
credits for internship has been
reduced from 3 to 2 credits.
Revision of CBCS course work credits from 3 to 2 and re-appropriation to core HDFS
courses that were heavily loaded and to Field work implemented at all levels
Revision of the Syllabi is regularly done in all the Departments of the Faculty to keep
pace with constantly changing art practices in the world and justify newer understanding
evolving through research and practice. The improvisations are further processed through
the Board of Studies. The salient features of the redesigned curruculum are as follows:
Students of Studio courses at the PG level are expected to undergo an
internship/apprenticeship programme where they are expected to work with
artists/professionals/craftsmen/artisans of a discipline other than theirs. This is especially
designed to integrate indigenous art traditions with contemporary art practice. India has
had a timeless tradition in art and craft practices of miniature paintings; tribal and folk
practices such as that of - metal casting (Dhokra casting of Bastar), terracotta (Molela),
painting (Madhubani, Warli, Phads, Patas, etc); Kalamkari, block printing, stencilling;
various kinds of leather work, puppetry, embroideries; weaving techniques; glass object
making techniques; sculptural traditions; mural and fresco traditions; paper making; etc.
Students are hence supposed to choose from this broad spectrum of indegenous art
skills/practices and spend a stipulated amount of time with the practitioners.
Practice of Curation has been added to supplement a subject titled ‘Critical Writing’
where students of Art History and Aesthetics (PG level) are expected to actually curate an
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art exhibition thus imparting experience of both logistics and research based cerebral
exercises involved in the field. An expert from the field of curation is usually invited to
conduct a rigorous week long workshop for students of the Masters course.
Reinforcement and implementation of discipline, decorum and punctuality in classroom
and premises.
Assignments submission and regular attendance is emphasised.
Curriculum thoroughly updated in 2012. Revision within the units of each subject
periodically undertaken.
As per UGC directive nomenclature of degree is changed from MCS to MJMC.
Mngt - HRM specialisation subjects have been updated to cater to the current needs of the
industry.
At Faculty of Science, the Syllabus was updated in Eight programs including recent
advancement in the respective areas.
At Faculty of Social Works, Electives are merged keeping in view the scope
At Faculty of Technology and Engineering, the syllabus is revised periodically, usually
after every five years. While doing so, student feedback, response about the existing
syllabus, requirements of the course and expectations of all the stakeholders are
thoughtfully taken into consideration. New books available in the market are explored
and prescribed either as textbook or as reference books which are more suitable to address
the needs of the teaching/learning.
At polytechnic, Revised teaching and examination scheme is implemented progressively
from 2015-16
o CEM (Chemical Engineering Material) subject is shifted from IInd semester of FY
DPCT to Ist semester of SY DPCT
o Tutorial examination of Applied Mathematics-I and II is introduced and
implemented from 2015-16
o Revised the syllabus of Applied Mathematics-II
At Pharmacy Faculty, Revision of the syllabus of M.Pharm is done and was approved
by the board of studies in pharmacy
At Faculty of Performing Arts, review was conducted for all semester syllabi and
New / updated syllabi of P.G. for Semester I - IV has been done.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
History department of Faculty of Arts inaugurated – “Haribhakti” the centre for historical
research & Studies under the project of digitization of Haribhakti collection with a grant
of Rs. 25 lakhs and more. This Centre will be inaugurated in academic year 2016-17.
The Department of Family & Community Resource Management offers an Honours
degree programme specializing in the subject “Interior Design” under Higher Payment
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Board from 2015-16. There is a strong demand from the field of Interior Design for the
professionally qualified personnel in the field. The students, after successfully undergoing
this specialized programme, shall be equipped to become Interior Designers either as
freelancer, or be gainfully employed or be an entrepreneur. The B.Sc. Honours degree
programme (ID) concentrates on development of the skill in creating functionally and
aesthetically sound Interior and exterior space designing and decoration for residential
and commercial establishments.
Faculty of Family and community science started B.Sc. (Honors) In Foods and Nutrition
with full curriculum - Courses under Higher Payment Board
PG Diploma in Food Service Management
Approved courses with full curriculum - PG Diploma In Public Health Nutrition
A centre for digital browsing with seven smart TV’s and associated infrastructure such as
tables for computers, chairs, an AC, glass partition - has been added to the Dept. of Art
History and Aesthetics. It has been named ‘The Ravi Varma Digital Archives’.
Numerous books on the noted artist Ravi Varma have been donated by an enthusiast who
is also responsible in establishing the centre.
Faculty of Social Works run Centre for excellence in CSR
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CRITERION – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
Guest Faculty - 195
Visiting Faculty - 246
Temporary Faculty - 377
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended Seminars/ Workshops 182 540 95
Presented papers 272 585 54
Resource Persons 55 169 60
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
Faculty of Arts:
Archaeology – Audio-visual aids and use of smart board in teaching along with field camps
and field teaching. Hands on replication studies on ceramic, lithic and metallurgical
technologies. The Department also has a Museum, which is open for the people and school
children. We conduct guided tour for our visitors very frequently.
English – The Department is fully computerized. Latest audio-visual equipment is acquired
for dissemination of research and teaching.
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
699 288 218 135 120
Asst. Professors Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
0 321 0 115 0 105 0 12 0 553
429
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German – Use of Innovative teaching methodology learnt during the international teachers
training program for the teachers of teaching German as a foreign language through Germany
and Austria. Use of updated and latest teaching aids learnt through various programs.
Hindi – Organizing Seminars for the involvement of students in their learning. Assignment &
Viva on various topics related to their syllabus also arranged.
History – Usage of ICT/JSTOR Faculty for research & teaching /Field Work/Report and
Dissertation Writing. Development of software for data generation from open source in
Department’s archive and course in vocational history: FO4 & FO8, interdisciplinary courses
at Graduation Semester V &VI.
Library & Information Science – Practicum components are introduced in the curriculum by
encouraging the students to take up the projects to organise Departmental Libraries within
and outside the university and help them in starting new information services & products.
Computers, LCD projectors and Internet are regularly used in the teaching learning process.
Linguistics – Use of e-resources, audio-visual aids. Assignments and Field-work. Co-
authored research papers presented and published with students.
Marathi: Emphasis is given on multimedia presentation and other ICT devices. Moreover,
considering emerging multiple choice question answers pattern at all the competitive
examination including NET, SLET the teachers exercises multiple choice question answers in
the classroom.
Political Science: The Department continues to evolve and include novel teaching methods
and tools for learning such as seminars, tutorials, and assignment and open presentations,
among others. In addition to regular classroom teaching, the Department also promotes
learning through interactive discussions and film/documentary screenings which facilitate a
different mode of pedagogical training. The Department has through the year invited scholars
of repute to interact with the students, encouraging a different perspective to knowing.
Russian:
i. Invited native speakers (Russians) to teach in the Department.
ii. Screening of educational and target language films.
iii. Educational trip.
iv. Commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s Birth anniversary with lectures by
eminent scholars.
Sanskrit: Power point presentation while teaching the students of PG programme for several
sub topics/ units.
Sindhi: Discussion methods, group discussion methods and remedial teaching.
Sociology: 1. Power Point Presentations 2. Assignments 3.Field Visits – Tribal Villages,
Typical Villages 4. Smart Board Presentation.
Faculty of Education & Psychology:
Multimedia E-based, Activity Based, Field Based, Internship, Computer Software, Practicals,
Industry, School, Hospital & NGO Visit
Faculty of Community Sciences:
Interactive media
Web based learning
Research methodology as a compulsory subject at UG and PG level
Inter disciplinary courses
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Participation in Seminars & Conferences
Papers presentation by staff & students at seminars & conferences
Use of Multimedia to make the students
• Use of documentaries
• Case study and role play approach to help students to grow in a simulative
environment.
• Workshops for interaction and learning from experts
• Course files with core readings, outlines Wide range of reference materials (classics,
advances and state-of-the art)
• Minimum dependence on solitary sources like text books
• Facilitate experiential learning such as
• Modern teaching techniques and Aids: Power point presentations and role plays and
browsing the internet are used in classroom instructions. The students have performed
skits on food safety and public health issues.
• Workshops and seminars are organised by the department to acquaint the students
with the latest technology, activities and concept.
• Educational tour, industrial visits, field visits:SY, TY FSQC, PGDFSM Students were
taken for industrial visits to Aum Agree Freeze, Amul dairy, Relish industry, Baking
school AAU, Vidya dairy AAU, CZ Patel college of business and management ADIT
campus etc and TY PHN students visited UHC/SC/PHC/ CHC/NRC/CMTC/Two
national program observations at Dabhoi and Sinor taluka.
• Planning and execution of lesson plan: Most of teachers plan their lessons for six
months and follow the schedule too.
• Projects, surveys and case study methods: Construction of models and games and of
various nutrition key points to enable understanding of nutrition issues. Exhibition of
models developed by learners is done under project cum internship course
• Use of social media and electronic media: All these have helped in achieving the
learning outcomes, teaching through films, use of social media like WhatsApp Groups
for discussion of newspaper articles, etc. were other novel methodologies which were
appreciated by the learners.
Role play (e.g. Front office management)
Simulated laboratory experimentation, (e.g. Home Management –Residence Course)
Field visits
Site visits
Use of ICT prepared by the teachers
Use of Interactive Smart Board: Use of technology for quick and convenient
dissemination of concepts.
Faculty of Fine Arts:
• The Department of Museology inculcates Field visits to Heritage monuments to
understand and appreciate the built Heritage. Museum visits and museum training to
have practical exposure for museum management, setting up exhibitions, education
and outreach; training and conservation of cultural materials in National Research
Laboratory. Lectures and demonstrations by the experts in specialized areas namely
taxidermy.
The Department of Applied Arts conducts workshops and industry visits to supplement
teaching.
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The Department of Art History and Aesthetics conducts theory classes for the students of
Fine Arts. For our time table, we have resorted to a module method where we engage one
subject with the same class for the entire week. This has certainly enhanced responses
from students and has largely facilitated learning. It helps them retain information as one
meets regularly over the days of the entire week. It also helps to connect with the earlier
classes much better. It also helps teachers as they can concentrate on fewer subjects at a
time over the entire week allowing them to integrate more insight in their teaching.
• The role of visual material for teaching is extremely important and almost considered
imperative and crucial in teaching in the Faculty of Fine Arts since the beginning. The
Art History department has over 1, 30,000 visuals in the form of transparencies,
photographs, reproductions and documents, making it the best archives of its kind not
only in the country but also Asia. We have always been using this documentation for our
day to day teaching and research. No teaching is done without projection of visual
material.
• The visual material of the photo archives is also in the process of being digitized to
enable students and researchers to use the material for their class projects, thesis and other
academic purposes.
• Apart from our photo documentation, we also have a sizable collection of plaster
casts and original art works that is also used for academic purposes for imparting different
kinds of academic training.
• We have also created a collection of films based on art movements, artist’s works,
biographies of artists, etc. that teachers borrow to screen in classes to supplement black-
board teaching.
• Visits to historical sites, monuments, artist studios, museums, publishing houses,
advertising agencies, etc. are frequently organized for students to experience and partake
in a wider range of academic stimuli.
• Established artists, architects, researchers, scholars, architects, film makers, museum
curators, performance artists, ex-students and other professionals are routinely invited for
live demonstrations, conducting workshops, delivering talks accompanied with slide
presentations and engaging in Interactive sessions with students sharing experiences,
discussing their practice, recent works, though processes, etc. Students thereby also get
an opportunity to personally show their work to them and get guidance and feedback
individually. Students of Art History and Museology also get similar opportunities where
they can share their dissertation research work with invited scholars whose insight and
expertise in turn enriches the former’s academic work.
• Artists from the tribal and folk traditions (which have conventionally not been
considered main stream art practices) are also invited to the Faculty occasionally to hold
workshops, interact with students and share their traditional ways and methods of
working. It not only helps students identify with tradition and but more importantly
presents them with opportunities to understand and borrow these traditional methods of
working. The Faculty encourages this synergy.
• Students of Studio courses at the PG level are also expected to undergo an
internship/apprenticeship programme where they are expected to work with
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artists/professionals/craftsmen/artisans of a discipline other than theirs. This is designed
to expose students to indigenous/non-academic art traditions and synergise them with
contemporary art practice. India has had a timeless tradition in art and craft practices of
miniature paintings; tribal and folk practices such as that of - metal casting (Dhokra
casting of Bastar), terracotta (Molela), painting (Madhubani, Warli, Phads, Patas, etc);
Kalamkari, block printing, stencilling; various kinds of leather work, puppetry,
embroideries; weaving techniques; glass object making techniques; sculptural traditions;
mural and fresco traditions; paper making; etc. Students are hence supposed to choose
from this broad spectrum of indigenous art skills/practices and spend a stipulated amount
of time with the practitioners, whereby they not only get exposed to and learn these art
forms but more importantly impact the traditional practitioners too with newer
technologies, a contemporized aesthetic framework, and visibility and permeability in the
market.
• Faculties and/or invited resource persons frequently hold demonstrations of various
techniques in the studios (preparation of moulds; metal casting; application of different
color pigments – oils, tempera, enamel colors, pastels etc.; printing and photography
techniques; etc.)
• Visits to Design studios and Printing houses are a regular part of the curiculum for
Applied Arts students for them to get eaquainted to newer technologies being employed
in the field. Lessons in the studios are usually complemented with exposure to various
contemporary practices in the industry/field for wholistic comprehension which is the aim
of pedagogical institutions.
Faculty of Journalism:
Theoretical understanding, hands on practical work in all subjects is provided. E.g. Media
Seminars, Media Exposures, Media Law Term Paper, Photography Assignment,
Podcasting, Blog writing, New Media and other varied assignments
Faculty of Law:
Teachers use latest technology like LCD projectors and Interactive Board in teaching
Faculty of Management:
Case study method, Showing up video films, Field work, Guest Lectures from industries and
alumni, Soft skills development, Industrial visit, Workshops, Seminars
M.K.Amin
1. Through multimedia projector.
2. Management lecture with the help of case studies
3. Management Games
Faculty of Pharmacy:
Use of ICT in making teaching more effective, Audiovisuals, demonstrations, industrial visit,
assignments.
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Faculty of Social Work:
Use of Programme media & Technology is done extensively.
Faculty of Technology and Engineering:
1. Applied Chemistry
Use of smart boards, molecular models, OHP, Multi-media projectors, Video lectures
& structural molecular models
2. Applied Mathematics
Use of intelligent board, Use of online course materials
3. Applied Mechanics
Use of Electronics White Board and Projector in Teaching
4. Architecture
Over and above traditional lectures using the black board, the other teaching method
adopted are: Power point presentations, Class discussions, individual desk critiques,
individual and group design reviews, measured drawings of buildings and their
analysis, model making, drawing and sketching, field trips for practical knowledge,
hands on working with different materials, inviting experts for lectures / workshops
for additional input and seminars. Small innovations happen spontaneously.
5. Business Economics
The Department Of Business Economics has initiated reforms like real life case
studies and case lets, quantitative application and current affairs to make the study of
economics more relevant and meaningful.
6. Civil Engineering
Projectors, Smart Boards, Field Visits, NPTEL Videos, Webinars and Talks are
arranged regularly etc.
7. Computer Engineering
ICT based teaching
8. Chemical Engineering
As a part of teaching learning process a visit of 3rd year students to NIRMA was
arranged with prior discussion between the industry and Chemical Engineering
Department. The importance of safety in the industry was detailed to the students. A
visit to the safety department was organised before entering the plant premises. The
overall contact between students and experts lasted for ~ 5 hours.
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(a) Around 100 students from BE III, BE IV and ME with 6 faculty members were send
to visit "PlastIndia" an exhibition showcasing the various plastic processing and
testing equipment’s wherein all the industrial equipment’s used in the plastic industry
were available under one roof. This unique exposure was a learning experience for
both staff and students as it would have never been possible in any curriculum or the
infrastructure in the department.
(b) It is mandatory for the students of pre final year to undergo a three week industrial
training to different industries in and around Baroda. Post training a seminar was
organised by the department for the students to share their experiences in the industry
they visited. Some students used power point presentation whereas some discussed
and thus a studio approach was adopted. Every student was able to convey to the best
of their ability what he/she learnt in the training programme. This new activity
initiated from last year in the addition to the seminar and project resulted in all the
students getting an idea about the details of the industries in and around Baroda.
(c) Students along with their supervisor developed a website which provides detailed
calculation of properties using a data bank for around 5000 organic compounds which
may be extended for 45000 organic and inorganic compounds. This site provides
complete thermodynamic and physical properties of mostly all compounds available
in nature. Also one can get properties of compounds at varying temperatures
Website: www.compunds.co.in
9. English
Facilities for making Audio-Visual presentation through LCD projectors
(recently installed) have been provided.
Tutorials have been introduced to provide specialized and remedial learning to
students.
10. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
As a part of teaching learning process a visit of 4th year students to ESSAR Steel,
Hajira was arranged with prior discussion between ESSAR Steel and Met & Mats
Engineering Department. Students were also exposed to new technologies for Iron &
Steel making processing, the overall contact between students and Industrial experts
lasted for 06 hours.
11. Textile Chemistry
All the courses are based on Semester system.
Discussion and modification of syllabus/teaching curriculum through board of studies
meeting.
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Selection of the guiding teacher by student’s choice along with the chosen topic for
seminar/project work/dissertation/thesis.
Interdisciplinary research works are encouraged
Procurement of new instruments.
Regular feedback from the students.
12. Textile Engineering
Digital interactive board, LCD Projector
13. WREMI
Most of the classrooms have been upgraded to include facilities for making classroom
teaching more interactive and effective.
Facilities for making Audio-Visual presentation through LCD projectors (recently
installed) have been provided.
Tutorials have been introduced to provide specialized and remedial learning to
students.
Interaction with experts in the field; real time, as well as online virtual through video
graphed talks and interviews have been incorporated.
The library has been equipped with more than 60 computers which facilitate
navigation, searching and downloading.
New software have been produced to provide lectures of experts on-line (LAN).
Facilities for conducting on-line examination both through LAN and intra-net have
been included for enhancing learning and training.
Placements made through on-line examination.
Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya:
Environmental Education, Guidance to students prior to NET/SLET/PET examination,
Sanskrit Skill Development Programme, Skill Development in Professional Courses
Faculty of Commerce:
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Class room lectures are supported by Case studies, Role Playing, Presentation, Project
Assignments, PPT presentation, Quiz, Field Work and Practical Exposure through
Industrial visits and Guest Lectures
Case study Methods, PPPs, Interactions, board work, Experience Based Learning
on Job Training with Co-operative Banks for M.Com Final Students
Smart Board Teaching, field trips, group discussion.
Industrial visit, summer internship, research projects.
Smart Board Teaching,
Training with Co-operative Organizations for M.Com Final Students
Real Life Projects demonstration through PPT presentation to T.Y. B.Com students
in Semester VI
Compulsory one month internship in Banks/Insurance offices for M.Com Final and
P.G.Diploma class Students
Polytechnic:
Multimedia presentations, animations and videos are shown to the students
Projects and seminars are given to the students on various subjects
DAA students prepare models and work on hand with different materials.
Teaching on SMART board and LCD Projector.
Understanding subject with the help of visit of actual work on Civil Engineering site
and laboratory (outside the institute)
LCD Projector with laptop, organised seminar, Quiz, Education through industrial
visit, skill development through lectures.
Keeping in mind the diversities amongst students with respect to their learning
abilities and personal attributes faculties in our department employs typical classroom
teaching with interactive and participatory approach. For that they assist their teaching
using models, activity, assignment and projector.
PPT, ICT and Multimedia
Faculty of Science:
Multimedia and interactive boards are used in teaching UG and PG students.
UG students have undergone summer training at various research and academic institutes,
viz., IISER, Pune; TIFR, Mumbai.
UG research is initiated at Dept of Chemistry.
Dissertation, seminars and viva are part of the curriculum of PG students.
Dissertation of PG students of Department of Geology involves collaborative studies with
research institutes viz., PRL (Ahmedabad), ISR(Gandhi agar) and industry (ONGC,
Vadodara).
Project proposals by PG students in several departments.
Field trips – Departments of Botany, Environmental Science, Zoology, Geology and
Geography.
Industrial/Institutional visits – Students of Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences,
Microbiology, Zoology and Statistics departments visited organizations like GSBTM
(Gandhinagar), ISRO, PRL, GSFC, B.J. PATEL PERD.
Quizzes and debates in almost all departments.
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Summer training of PG students – Dept. of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics and
Geology to ONGC, TIFR (Mumbai), ISR (Gandhinagar), NCBS (Bengaluru), PRL
(Ahmedabad), IPR (Ahmedabad), etc.
Usage of an open source learning management system-Moodle, for timely submissions
and evaluations of the assignments at Department of Computer Applications for UG and
PG students.
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book
Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, and Online Multiple Choice
Questions)
As per the University initiative, complete computerization of examination procedures
have been implemented under the MKCL. Students are expected to register online and
also generate their own Hall tickets. Online results are available
• External experts are invited for assessment at the end of all Semesters in all the
Departments. The students are assessed by both- the internal teachers and external members
to ensure impartiality and fairness to all the students.
• Since the Faculty of Fine Arts is to do with Visual Arts, class tests and assessment
sometimes revolve around classifying art works displayed as photographs or projected slides,
juries and discussion of art works, rather than written exams. The system of percentage has
been replaced with the Grade system to rationalise marking and eliminate undesirable
resentment among students.
Examination/Evaluation reforms have been initiated by the institution. The students are
examined continuously throughout the semester in theory as well as practical by way of
regular/classroom test/MCQ quizzes/open-book tests and laboratory examination.
Open book examination in the subject of Process Equipment Design at the undergraduate
level and in the subject on Process Design and Synthesis at the post graduate level in the
Faculty of Technology.
Evaluation Reforms were introduced by adding a practical applications component in the
paper. Internal test of oral presentation for 30 marks and Final paper of 70 comprising 30
marks of group discussion and other practical applications of language learning in place
of a theory based paper of 100 marks.
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus
development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
BOS - 510
180
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FB - 298
CDW - 158
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the
Programme
Total No. of
Students
appeared
Division
Distinction
%
First
%
Second
%
Pass
%
Faculty of Arts
ACHARYA 6 1 2 3 0
SHASTRI 48 2 5 5 2
VISHARAD 17 3 2 3 0
B.A. 706 37 95 88 4
M.A. 318 44 110 41 0
B.L.I.S 7 3 3 1 0
M.L.I.S. 4 2 0 2 0
DIPLOMA IN
ARABIC 0 0 0 0 0
DIPLOMA IN
FRENCH 3 0 1 0 0
DIPLOMA IN
GERMAN 4 0 2 1 0
DIPLOMA IN
RUSSIAN STUDIES 7 2 1 3 1
POST DIPLOMA IN
GERMAN 4 1 1 0 0
80%
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POST DIPLOMA IN
RUSSIAN 1 1 0 0 0
Faculty of Science
B.SC. 1545 106 222 342 64
M.SC. (FINAL) 427 65 139 64 1
PG DIP APPL
BIOCHEMISTRY 4 1 3 0 0
M.SC. APPL.
GEOLOGY 2 1 0 0 0
M.SC.
(PETROLEUM
GEOLOGY) 3 3 0 0 0
M.SC. (ENV. SCI.) 38 15 21 1 0
M.SC. (S.T.) 20 5 2 2 0
B.C.A. 137 24 24 17 3
B.SC. (ENV. SCI.) 48 17 16 11 2
Faculty of Commerce
B.COM 4460 338 991 1857 168
M.COM. (FINAL) 1075 30 223 480 118
B.B.A. 181 29 67 54 2
P.G. DIPLOMA
A/CS. & FINANCE 61 5 14 18 8
P.G. DIP. IN
BANKING &
INSURANCE 59 3 3 5 18
P.G.DIP. IN CO-OP.
MNGT 54 0 1 6 9
P.G. DIP. IN BUSI
MNGT. 22 4 4 0 8
P.G. DIP. IN 72 1 3 4 19
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APPLIED ECO.
P.G. DIP. IN MKTG.
MNGT. 27 1 4 6 0
I SEM P.G. DIP. IN
STRATEGIC HRM 15 3 5 3 1
I SEM P.G. DIP.
FINANCIAL MNGT 37 1 8 18 3
I SEM P.G. DIP.
BUSI. ADMN.
(MKCL) 92 1 9 31 17
Faculty of Education
& Psychology
B.ED. 6 0 1 1 0
M.ED. 1 0 1 0 0
M.ED.M. 4 4 0 0 0
PDEM 17 9 5 0 0
P.G.DIPLOMA
(PGDGC) 18 12 3 2
Faculty of Family
and Community
Science
B.F.C.Sc. 323 125 83 69 15
B.SC. (FT) 30 24 3 2 0
M.SC. (FC.SC.) 52 42 4 2 1
P.G.DIPLOMA 67 42 9 3 2
P.G.DIPLOMA (FT) 10 7 0 0 0
Faculty of Journalism
and Communication
MCS 34 10 13 2 0
Faculty of Social
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Work
BACHELOR OF
SOCIAL WORK 20 8 8 4 0
MASTER OF
SOCIAL WORK 37 11 19 3
MASTER IN
HUMAN
RESOURCE MNGT. 44 17 21 4 0
P.G. DIPLOMA 104 44 38 3 0
Faculty of Law
LL.B. 207 0 21 68 35
LL.M. 40 0 17 14 0
B.A.LL.B. 138 0 15 37 79
P.G.D.T.P 210 35 94 46 0
P.G.D.L.P 63 2 21 30 1
Faculty of
Technology and
Engineering
B.E. 1064 482 260 246 18
POST B.SC. B.E.I 11 1 1 4 5
PRE ELECTRONIC
ENGG., 8 1 0 0 3
B.E.-P.T.D. 120 23 34 30 8
M.E. 178 80 55 10 6
B.PHARM 48 5 7 10 21
M.PHARM 30 8 16 2 0
B.ARCH 40 2 13 14 1
MCA 28 4 12 11 0
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P.G. DCA 15 2 1 2 2
P.G. DCA PART
TIME 15 1 7 1 2
MURP 31 6 25 0 0
M.SC. APPLIED 109 12 39 35 3
M.SC. (FINANCIAL
MATHEMATICS) 19 4 4 3 6
Polytechnic College
II SEM
T.Y.DIPLOMA 622 176 101 118 27
II SEM T.Y.DIP.
ARCH. ASSISTANT 94 15 16 35 4
II SEM
T.Y.DIPLOMA EDC 144 6 10 22 8
Faculty of
Performing Arts
B.P.A 89 30 29 10 8
Faculty of Fine Arts
B.V.A. 123 22 40 38 19
M.V.A. 57 18 30 4 0
PDVA 12 5 4 2 1
M.A. (Fine)
Museology Part-I 5 3 1 0 0
Master of Design 8 3 3 0 0
Faculty of Medicine
M.B.B.S. 171 0 0 0 151
Final year
B.physiotherapy 23 0 0 0 22
B.Sc. (Nursing) 1 0 0 0
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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
Faculty of Arts
Archaeology - Based on the student’s feedback, teachers were informed by the IQAC to
improve.
Hindi- IQAC develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the
academic performance of the institution.
History- Data of Department is collected and is placed in a report form.
Library Science -It keeps the faculty alert about the new issues related to teaching and
learning process.
Linguistics: Teaching is evaluated through the feedback forms given to students Learning
processes are monitored and evaluated on the basis of assignments, presentations, project
work, fieldwork and tests.
Marathi - Besides helping teachers for continuous self evaluation, IQAC also helps to
upgrade and improve the teaching learning process of faculty members as well as students. It
enhance the inert capability of the teacher and and motivates them to work towards the better
cause of the students.
Persian: IQAC is helping continuously assess ourselves and students in relation to our
teaching techniques, courses, research, consultancy, curricular, co-curricular and
extracurricular activities, students’ progression and extension activities of teachers as well as
students.
Russian - The department involves all its students and staffs for their active participation and
opinion for betterment and improvement of teaching learning process. It is noted with
appreciation that all students and teachers participate and contribute towards betterment of
the department and its physical facilities. Student’s feedback is taken periodically, whenever
initiated by the University IQAC.
Sanskrit: IQAC helps the teacher for continuous self evaluation. It enhances the inherent
capability of the teacher and motivates him/her to work towards the better cause of the
students, to create a generation of students fit to be called right citizens of India. It not only
helps the teachers but also helps the students to develop, cultivate all those qualities required
for the betterment of an individual, department and society at large.
Sindhi: IQAC encourages students to improve Sindhi language & pursue for higher studies.
New reference book and new reading materials are used to help the students to promote their
language and thoughts.
Sociology – IQAC is helping to continuously assess ourselves and students in relation to our
teaching techniques, courses, research, consultancy, curricular, co-curricular and
extracurricular activities, students’ progression and extension activities of teachers as well as
students.
Faculty of Education and Psychology:
As per norms, the IQAC Faculty Level Committee plans the event for entire year which are
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monitored by the members of Committee and at the end of year written feedback from
Students is collected and analyzed. The analysis of the feedback is communicated to
concerned teacher in written form for future improvement. The issues related to teaching
learning processes and the required infrastructural facilities are discussed in staff meetings.
Family and Community Sciences:
IQAC enabled and fostered the teaching and learning processes and helped the departments
in making it more organized, systematic and upgraded to match with the present demand:
To monitor the quality of teaching learning, the IQAC has developed the following process:
The department as well as each teacher prepares a Academic calendar/ Teaching Plan
for each subject every semester.
Scrutiny of lecture schedule by surprise check at department and faculty level
Faculty member fills the self-appraisal at the end of every year.
To evaluate the quality of teaching learning, the IQAC has developed the following process:
Staff are appointed as staff advisors for students to facilitate academic and personal
problem resolution and to deal with students grievances
Students falling short of 75% attendance are provided with communication
Maintaining Academic calendar and schedule at faculty level
Analysis of learners’ feedback about faculty members using feedback forms.
Performance of learners in internal test and semester end examinations.
Review of academic progress at the staff meetings
New faculty and those teaching new courses are oriented and mentored to facilitate
professional competence.
The teaching learning process is regularly evaluated by oral feedback
In-house team review of curriculum and fieldwork program
Sharing of course plans
Decision making by consensus
Peer-monitoring and quality circles
To maintain and enhance the quality of teaching learning, the IQAC has developed the
following process:
The academic programme is revisited and revised from time to time
Participation in seminars/workshops/ Conferences
Institutional Medical Ethical Committee for Research
Variation in teaching methods/Improvised teaching methodology
Nutrition Counselling Centre -placement of UG & PG students
In house research facilities
Internship for students in renowned institutes
Students equipped themselves for operational work in the field or community
nutrition programmes.
Students undergo field training by working for local and national government
agencies, international agencies & carryout various community outreach activities.
Students undergo industrial training, which gives the students an opportunity to
familiarize the industrial unit operations while learning.
The research programmes conducted at the master and doctorate level and by
individual teacher are made relevant to the society.
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The post graduate research studies are presented in front of the senior teachers of the
department which ensure the quality of the researches undertaken.
Publication of quality research papers in reputed journals, the research findings are
shared and networked with other institutions in India and abroad.
Faculty of Journalism:
IQAC remains involved in the following:
Meetings with students, discussions on how to improve processes.
Try to ascertain that the decisions on improvement are implemented and
sustained.
Periodic feedback is taken.
Faculty of Law:
The faculty regularly calls for the meetings of the teachers wherein quality improvement in
teaching learning processes are discussed. Oral feedback from the students is taken regularly
to monitor teaching learning processes. Also, the teachers make the Schedule of teaching at
the beginning of the Semester to plan teaching. Teaching Schedule is prepared at the
beginning of the semester with an objective to uniformly spread the teaching work during the
whole semester in a systematic manner. This helps the teachers to focus on innovations in
teaching and utilizing the available time in a systematic manner.
Faculty of Technology and Engineering:
1. Architecture
The Teaching & Learning Process is monitored through continuous evaluation of
studio work. In theory subjects this is done through class tests, time problem and
short class assignments. The information / feedback from these summarize and
changes or modifications are made in the teaching learning process to take care of any
short fall.
2. Computer Engineering
It helps in collection of data and accordingly helps in improvising curriculum and
processes of teaching and learning.
3. Chemical Engineering.
The primary data about various activities and events is passed on from department to
Faculty and University IQAC cell and with mutual discussion between various stake
holders the events are organized.
4. Electrical Engineering.
It gives the idea to improve the teaching & learning process by evaluating the
performance of the teachers and suggesting the improvements.
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5. WREMI
IQAC has been created both at university and faculty level to access teaching and
learning evolution of teachers and students. These evaluations are done through
prospective, concurrent and retrospective techniques.
The Maharaja Sayajirao University has set up an IQAC cell at the university as well as at
the faculty levels. This cell has designed and developed measures to ensured improved
teaching/learning process in the faculty:
Several quality benchmarks and parameters for academic and administrative activities
have been developed
A learner centric environment conducive to quality education has been facilitated.
Feedback response from various stakeholders in the educational system is being put in
place.
System for collecting data and information on various aspects of institutional functioning.
Faculty of Commerce:
Motivating teachers to use innovative teaching methods. Creating awareness with
regards to contemporary issues, Economic conditions, Employment opportunities
etc,
Organizing orientation programmes with regards to teaching learning evaluation
skill and making them ethically and morally responsible and conducting mock
teaching sessions with feedback.
IQAC monitors progress of teaching-learning process by collocating feed-back
from students and teachers. These feed-backs are analysed.
Departments prepare their academic calendar and share with the IQAC Cell any
important events like seminars, conferences, research etc carried out by the
respective departments.
By conducting parents-teachers meeting, their valuable feed-back is obtained and
communicated to the head of the institution for further deliberations.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses 25
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UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 7
HRD programmes 21
Orientation programmes 32
Faculty exchange programme 26
Staff training conducted by the university 101
Staff training conducted by other institutions 44
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 267
Others 149
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 570 589 0 379
Technical Staff 269 391 0 180
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
IQAC has been very actively promoting research environment in all the departments of the
university and following are some of the key highlights:
Departmental research committee is constituted and the committee meets periodically
along with weekly seminars. Students are also taken for brief field visits periodically.
Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and
abroad.
Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related
themes and promotion of quality circles
To promote research climate IQAC organized inter and intra Institutional workshops
& seminars so that students inspire for research.
Department level Library is being maintained regularly with support of Teaching
Staff, PhD Students, and non- Teaching staff.
Students are encouraged to take up project topics that require intensive research and
analysis. Teachers participate in seminars, workshops, conferences and publish their
research findings in journals on a regular basis.
Conducting University and Departmental Ph.D course work for research students
Motivating Teachers for taking up major/minor Research Projects and wherever
necessary encouraging teachers to pursue Ph.D. and writing Research based articles.
Coaching teachers for preparation of NET/SLET examination initiated by senior
faculties in the Faculty of Commerce.
As a part of orientation programme for teachers, information provided to teachers
relating to research publications, seminar, conference including minor research
Projects.
Faculty members with doctorate degree are encouraged to take up the role of internal
guidance to their peers pursuing research and publications.
Research and consultancy cell (RCC) has initiated by offering start-up grants/minor
projects to the staff members of department & made the faculty aware about the
financial support provided by the University and other Governmental and Non-
Governmental agencies.
Sophisticated instrumentation facility was set up for interdisciplinary research under
DBT-ILSPARE and DST-PURSE schemes.
Minor researches, consultancy, linkages with industry& corporate
Various departments has developed collaboration with individual scholars from
international universities and Institution. This has resulted in joint publications,
presentations at international forums and collaborative research projects. In addition,
other scholars and students visit the departments under their exchange programs.
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3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 45 111 14 47
Outlay in Rs.
Lakhs
1146.018 4033.983 509.022 -
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 15 73 8 11
Outlay in Rs.
Lakhs
48.691 163.96 11.9 -
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals 562 449 11
Non-Peer Review Journals 8 24 7
e-Journals 29 237 -
Conference proceedings 75 76 9
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range: 0.105 - 11.382
Average: 2.22
h-index: 67
Nos. In Scopus: 2208
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other
organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
Sanctioned
(Lakhs)
Received
Major projects 3-5 years
DST, DBT,
ICMR, CSIR,
BRNS, GSBTM,
UGC, MoES,
Cornell univ
2157.374
-
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Minor Projects 1-2 years UGC 46.99 -
Interdisciplinary Projects 30 -
Industry sponsored 5.27 -
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College 1 year RCC,MSU 8 -
Students research projects
(other than compulsory by
the University)
6-12
months Nil -
Any other(Specify) 46 -
Total 2276.644
-
3.7 No. of books published
With ISBN No. Chapters in
Edited Books
Without ISBN
No
95 99 1
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving fund from:
UGC-SAP CAS DPE DST-
FIST
DBT
Scheme/
funds
Any
other
6 02 02 15 -
3.9 For Colleges: Nil
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy (In Lakhs)
233.596
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
Total International National state University College
Number 04 33 6 2 -
Sponsoring
agencies
British Council,
Leicester
University,
UNICEF,
Cornell
UGC, DST
etc
GSBTM,
GUJCOST
etc
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University etc
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons.
352
3.13 No. of collaborations:
International: 81 National: 111 Any other: 16
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year: 44
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From Funding Agency: 2243.633
From Management/University/College: 59.54
Total: 2303.173
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the
institute in the year
Total International National State University District College
84 36 33 6 7 2 -
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and Students registered under
them
No. of Ph.D Guides: 342
No. of Students registered: 500
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 11
Granted 1
International Applied -
Granted -
Commercialised Applied -
Granted -
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3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones
JRF: 162 SRF: 72 Project Fellows: 50 Any other: 64
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University Level: 396
State Level: 66
National Level: 03
International Level: -
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University Level: 92 State Level: 134
National Level: 06 International Level: -
3.23 No. Of Awards won in NSS:
University Level: 14 State Level: 02
National Level: 02 International Level: -
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University Level: 08 State Level: 21
National Level: 26 International Level: Nil
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University Forum: 09 College Forum: 07 NCC: 01
NSS: 30 Any other: 05
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional
Social Responsibility
Linguistic Department organised the Language and Culture Festival for 2-days (19th - 20th
February, 2016) on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, to educate and create
awareness about the importance of the mother tongue, among school and University students.
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Prof. Debal Dasgupta, Head, Department of Russian Studies was nominated by the Chairman
UGC to be the Principal Investigator for SWAYAM MOOCs: Russian Studies under MHRD,
Govt. of India.
Sociology- Shramdaan Activity organized by Sociology Students’ Association twice in a
year.
At Education & Psychology, activities related to counselling, therapy, psychological
assessment diagnosis & treatment rehabilitation service for the patients in and around Baroda,
Parenting talks, Teacher Training, Industry recruitment assessment student self-development
programme were carried out.
At Fine Arts, a poster design competition on ‘ANTI ADDICTION’ for the Gujarat
Prohibition & Excise/Nashabandhi Aabkari Department was organized on 5/10/15. Final year
Applied Arts students worked for an exhibition on MOTIVATION YOUNG MIND on 21st
and 22nd March 2016. The Students and Faculties are often been invited to paint prominent
public spaces with campaigns to educate people about their Electoral role and rights, issues of
sanitation, clean and green environment, traffic awareness, social issues against women, save
the girl child, safety for women, and so on.
The Department of Museology participated in the city’s events by associating with
programmes such as “Heritage walks”. Blood donation camp was organized in the month of
August 2015.
At Faculty of Journalism, Media Seminars were organized by students on various topics
intersecting with social science subject areas.
-- With expert Joy Fernandes: Workshop: Varied Commercial and Journalistic Dimensions of
Photography
August-September 2015
--With expert Margie Sastry: Workshop: Visual Communication (varied cultural and other
creative themes) August 2015
Faculty of Law organised Mega Legal Aid Camp and also organised Legal Awareness Camps
at villages in and around Vadodara.
At Padra Constituent College, National seminar on "Sports and Physical Education: Scientific
Approach" was organised on 19th March 2016.
At Pharmacy, a self-defence camp was organized for the female students of the department.
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At the Faculty of Social Work, various activities such as HRM convention; Youth week
Celebration; Women Week Celebration; Gandhi jayanti week; Swatchta Week; Voter
Education Awareness; Blood Donation Camp; Tree plantation; Joy of giving week;
Leadership development week were organized.
At Technology & Engineering, following are some of the highlights of extension activities
organized:
Involved with VRAT & Vaho Vishwamitri campaigns / organizations with focus on
awareness, advocacy, and alternative design for regenerative design and planning of
the Vishwamitri River watershed.
Volunteered with AURA organization (working on innovative after-school programs
for school students focussing on building communities of conscious learners that
focus on inner transformation) based in Vadodara.
At Faculty of Commerce, following are the highlights of significant extension activities:
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (7th August 2015)
FULL DAY WORKSHOP ON “INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS” (19th
September 2015)
E-VOTING AWARENESS PROGRAMME (30th October 2015)
ELOCUTION COMPETITION (28th October 2015)
DEBATE COMPETITION (30th October 2015)
SEMINAR ON “CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE:
JOURNEY OF SAKHI” (24th November 2015)
GUEST LECTURE ON CAREER PLANNING (January 2016)
PANEL DISCUSSION ON “LEARNINGS FROM INTERNSHIPS AND
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE” on 2nd February 2016.
“SANKALP” Annual Magazine - One of the most talked about event of BBA
Students’ Association.
BBA BAAZIGAR BUDDING ACES: SESSION V (19TH OCTOBER 2015 TO 4TH
NOVEMBER 2015)
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ACTIVITIES
Pasti ki Masti
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Under this event BBA Students’ Association collaborated with the Times of India’s
Campaign “Pasti Ki Masti”. The BBA Students succeeded in making the highest
records from across the city, by collecting a whopping 1,363kg of pasti. 100 students
formed 50 teams of two persons each and went across various areas of the city to
collect the trash. The noble cause behind this was to use the proceeds collected by
selling off the pasti for the education of under privileged kids.
Muskurahat
This event aimed at giving a fun time and cherishing the freedom of our nation on the
Independence Day 2015. We went to receive 72 kids along with 3 teachers of
Navprerna School giving them a Joy Ride to our college campus.
Swayam
BBASA had launched its CSR activity along with the Sankalp Launch and started
with this on 26th January at the BBA building itself where the people came for
learning different skills like Mehendi, Parlour Activities, Sewing, Car Driving for the
needy ones.
SWACHH BHARAT SWASTH BHARAT CAMPAIGN WEEK
The National Campaign of “Swachh Bharat - Swasth Bharat Abhiyan” was launched
by the honourable Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi on 2nd October 2014, with a
vision to attain the goal by 2020. As a part of this, BBA had organized “Swachh
Bharat - Swasth Bharat Campaign Week” from 26th September to 2nd October 2015.
Extra Mural Lecture by Prof. Pravin Parmar Sr. Professor (Transportation
Management) National Academy of Indian Railways, Lalbaug, Vadodara on “ The
role of Indian Railways in Economic Growth of India.” on 28/01/2016 at Deep
Auditorium from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Extention Lecture by Mr. Ayan Patel, Senior Analyst working with Fortune 500
Company- on “Market Research- the World of Analytics, Booming Opportunity and
required Skills” on March 5th 2016 at P. G. Building from 12:30 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.
Industrial Visits: A day visit on 12-10-2015 was organised, with an aim to understand
how to work effectively in the organization at Akshayapatra Foundation, which caters the
Government of Gujarat Mid-day Meal programme to around 6165 schools in and around
Vadodara.
At Oriental Institute, 5 days long Exhibition was organized as participation in Heritage Week
arranged by local administration from 21.11.15 to 25.11.15. at Institute’s premises.
At Faculty of Science, Open House; Tree plantation drive; Botanical Garden visits for school
students were some of the major activities.
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At Family & Community Sciences, a very large number of activities were carried out and
following are the highlights:
Life skill Education and Moral Value Education in collaboration with Lions club
International
Reproductive Health and Life skill Education in Six communities of Vadodara city
Hygiene and Sanitation programme under Rural Extension work in Collaboration with
Kripa Foundation
The program for anganwadis under the CSR initiatives is called “Anandi” and is
functional since the last 5 years. They are involved in training of workers and helpers
and infrastructure development for all anganwadis in 3-4 villages in Padra.
Diagnostic Centre for children with multiple handicaps
- Students design Group as well as individualized program for children with special
needs
- Students also organized life skill activities for adolescent and women at the centre
- They organized fares to display the work done by children and women at the
organization
- Students designed and implemented various life skills program for adolescent in
school setting to tribal adolescents through Shroff Foundation Trust
Child Life Program at Kashiba Gordhandas Children’s Hospital
Some of the Programs which helped student to develop societal thinking, besides causing
impact on the society are:
Sr.
No.
Name Place and Date (s) Nature of Activity
1. Suneeta S Chandorkar
and Prachi Deota
Hotel SUBAELITE, Vadodara,
3rd May, 2015
Nutrition Session for
National Level Sports
Coaches
2. Chandorkar S. And
Deota P.
Urmi School, Vadodara, 9th May
2015
Coaches, Sports Authority
of Gujarat
3. Suneeta S Chandorkar
and Prachi Deota
Vadodara, May 2015 Planning a 10 day cyclic
menu for Sports Authority
of Gujarat
4. Chandorkar S and
Deota P
Importance of Nutrition in
Sports
Sama sports complex on 15th
May 2015.
Talk given on Importance
of Nutrition in Sports for
Badminton and basketball
Players
5. Chandorkar S Nyasa – IIT Gandhinagar and
The Desai foundation,
7th February,2016
For contribution in
Sanjeevani – Health Mela
for Rural Population
6 Dr. Komal Chauhan Ranu Village of Padra Taluka,
Vadodara District
5th September 2015
Empowered elderly for
health and Disease using
charts, posters and talk
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7 Dr. Komal Chauhan Hockey Players of Sports
Authority of Gujarat, Vadodara,
October 2015
Nutrition assessment, Body
Composition and power
point presentation on Role
of Diet in sports
8 Dr. Hemangini gandhi 2/8/2015
Beti Bachavo , Beti
padhavo,Vadodara
Talk
9 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)
10/8/2015
Vanadra High school, Dabhoi
block
Mahila Shasktikaran-
exhibition, Bhavai and talk
10
Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
1/9/2015
Sayaji girls school , Vadodara
Amodar, Primary school,
Amodar, Waghodia
AWWS and Mission mangalam
women at Waghodia
Community awareness
Prgramme
through Exhibition of
Posters and Charts and
talks
11 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
2/9/2015
Baroda High school ,Alkapuri
,Vadodara
Girls commerce college Akota,
43adodara
AWWS and Mission mangalam
women of Vadodra rural
12 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
3/9/2015
Bodeli school, Bodeli
AWWS and Mission mangalam
women of Chota Udaipur _
Pavijetpur
13 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
4/9 /2015
Maharani High school
Women and adolescent girls of
Village Karachiya
Ambe school, Karelibaugh,
Vadodara
14 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
7/9/2015
Jyoti school, Vadodara
15 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
( 25 students)and
Jr. Msc. Students ( 2)
8/9/2015
Faculty of Social work ,
vadodara
16 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi and TY PHN
(12 students)
7/2/2016
IIT Gandhinagar
Nutrition and Health
awareness camp and
counseling
17 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi
18/1/2016
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Recipes demonstration and
Talk
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18 Dr. Hemangini
Gandhi
28/1/2016 and 20/2/2016
GSFC , Vadodara
Talk on Nutrition for
retired people Executive
staff and Office staff
19 Dr Annie Kuruvilla November 2015 Planned and implemented
Weekly menu for the
students of Donbosco
Snehalya orphanage for
street children
20 Dr Annie Kuruvilla Throughout the year (Since
2014)
Is a working trustee in the
deaf and dumb association
(much-badhir mandal) and
addressing issues and
concerns with respect to
nutrition and health
21 Dr Annie Kuruvilla November 2015 Is a member of the
multicentric project, child
friendly city intiative – a
collaboration with
government and NGO’S of
Vaododara
22 Dr Sirimavo Nair June 2015 onwards 1. National Coalition
Member for ICCIDD-
MI_India, carried out
routine montoring of
various salts, batch wise
produced for consumption
in India, 22nd February
2015 at Ahmadabad-field
lab..
2. Mapping of Malnutrition
in 2 Villages of Songadh,
Discussion with with
Health and ICDS team to
implement better nutrition.
23 Dr Mini Sheth 2016 onwards Member of
interdepartmental panel to
consult on safety standards
of food industries
Sr.
No. Date and place Details of extension activities undertaken
1.
January 2016 to March 2016
Faculty of Family and Community
Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda
University Level
Training programme under the course “Health and
Hygiene Education”
2. 10th February, 2016 Talk and Demonstration on Personal Grooming for
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Vadodara
Community Outreach
adolescent in Rural Area adopted by Transpek Silox
Pvt Ltd. as CSR Responsibility
3.
14th March, 2016
Ahmadabad
Community Outreach
Extension Visit to Centre for Environmental Planning
and Technology (CEPT)
4.
12th November, 2015
Mujmahuda, Vadodara
Community Outreach
Extension education programme in slum area:
Demonstration on Salad Carving and Presentation on
Consumer Rights
5.
22nd October, 2015
Mujmahuda, Vadodara
Community Outreach
Extension education programme in slum area:
Demonstration on Five Types of Paper Flowers
Making
6.
1st October, 2015
Mujmahuda, Vadodara
Community Outreach
Extension education programme in slum area:
Presentation on Daily Nutrients
7.
1st October, 2015
Mujmahuda, Vadodara
Community Outreach
Extension education programme in slum area:
Demonstration on Grooming to the Women of Slum
area including Nail art, Make up, Hair style
At Performing Arts, the IQAC cell encouraged students to participate in various Institutional
social activities like NSS, for service of various departments of Government, and NGO’s and
few of the prominent activities are as follows:
Faculty has performed a traditional form of Gujarat Bhavai for the social awareness
programme as well as the environment protection
Faculty has also organised musical workshop for the prisoners which help to become
a good human being.
Different kinds of Instrumental orchestra were composed for the physical & mentally
challenged patients.
MANCHPARVA, Nritya Parva, a National theatre festival organised for the
connoisseur of the art.
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CRITERION – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly
created
Source of Fund Total
Campus area 274.81
acres
HY-University, SFC from
M&C Funds, UGC, PAU-
12 plain, University Fund,
Faculty Development
Fund(HPU),CAS
Infrastructure
Grant,PGS,DST,DBT,HPP
274.81
acres
Class rooms 408 16 424
Laboratories 209 7 216
Seminar Halls 51 6 57
No. of important
equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the
current year. 57 245 302
Value of the equipment
purchased during the
year (Rs. in Lakhs) 113,08,914 75,64,753 188,73,667
Others 21 15 36
4.2 Digitization of administration and library:
All over the University Faculties & Departments have started using E-mails for intra / inter
staff for administrative and academic purposes.
Department of Hindi in the Faculty of Arts has prepared a computerized list of all the Books
of Dept. library. The administrative work is carried out with the help of computers by the
teachers of the Department. This year the maximum Departments have got Internet
connectivity and has become a part of the University’s Intranet. However Internet
connectivity in teachers’ rooms is in process.
Sanskrit, Linguistic & Russian department has also computerised and catalogued, the books
at the Departmental Library. Some of the Departments like Political Science has a modest
library and is unable to develop it or convert it to a digital library for want of trained
administrative and library personnel.
One of the largest faculty, Faculty of Commerce has purchased Computers and Printers for
administrative staff as well as for Teaching Staff. All Programmes have been following
online admission system & other administrative processes have also been completely
computerised. Manuscript of Department of Gujarati has been digitalized. Now maximum
departments have digitalised their library.
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In Oriental Institute, 26000 Manuscripts were digitized under NMM* Project. [* National
Mission for Manuscripts]
In Faculty of Technology, Chemical Engg. Department has student body "Association of
Chemical Engineering Students (ACECS)" library with 300 books gifted by the alumni for
the benefit of the students. Department also has staff library with 380 reference books. Both
the library books are computerized for easy access to both staff and students. Metallurgical
and Materials Engg. Department has student body "Society of Metallurgical Engineering
Students (SMES)" library with 300 books gifted by the alumni for the benefit of the students.
The office and administration work is completely computerized.
4.3 Library services: Hansa Mehta Main Library
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value (Rs.
in Lakhs) No.
Value
(Rs. in
Lakhs)
No. Value(Rs.
in Lakhs)
Text Books 2,05,006 77,31,459 5,482 15,57,475 2,10,488 92,88,934
Reference Books 1,04,690 39,12,514 13,796 3,54,307 1,18,486 42,66,821
e-Books - - - - - -
Journals 41,027 33,88,985 168 1,31,536 41,195 35,20,521
e-Journals 97 2,14,000 10 - 107 2,14,000
Digital Database 6 1,00,000 5 - 11 1,00,000
CD & Video 3,226 - 106 15,78,352 3,332 15,78,352
Reprographics 16,010 22,93,902 288 2,03,102 16,298 24,97,004
Archives 2,05,006 77,31,459 5,482 15,57,475 2,10,488 92,88,934
Others (specify) 1,04,690 39,12,514 13,796 3,54,307 1,18,486 42,66,821
Library services from Oriental Institute.
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books
Reference Books 53078 2440460 1004 145822 54082 2586282
e-Books
Journals 115+1
subscribed
In Exchange of
JOI + 1200/-
Annually
115 ------------
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
ComputerCompute Interne
Browsin
g Compute Offic Departmen Other
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s r Labs t Centres r Centres e ts s
Existin
g 1,782 113 301 91 3 92 157 62
Added 162 1 - 4 - 7 2 -
Total 1,783 141 301 93 3 86 142 57
Virtual labs and virtual classes
Some of the faculty members are involved as co-ordinators of SANDHAN, at
Commissionerate of higher education, GOG initiative where expert lectures are created and
are telecast throughout the state through Satellite using BISAG (Bhaskaracharya Institute for
Space Applications and Geoinformatics), Gandhinagar platform for all undergraduate
programmes.
Open Knowledge Gateway
Open Knowledge Gateway (OKG) provides a platform to researchers, Faculty and students of
MSU to access the free academic resources available on internet without geographic
limitations. Team @ HML organized all these resources/Links and put it together on the
platform of OKG.
http://14.139.121.106/OKGW/
Institutional Repository of MSU
http://14.139.121.106:8080/jspui/
IR@MSU is an institutional repository of M. S. University of Baroda to preserve and
disseminating digital copies of the intellectual output of the University i.e. theses of
researcher of MSU and rare book collection of Smt. H. M. Library (University Library). This
is the platform, which provides open access without any boundaries.
No. of Theses uploaded on IR: 324
No. of Rare Books uploaded on IR: 227
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme
for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
Saksham Training in ICT in Fac. Of Science (26th to 31st March 2015) to creat awareness &
to train staff members. For Ph. D. Students Course work is designed in a way to have lectures
& practicals on Basic Computer training.. Department of Hindi is taking care for Hindi
writing and Hindi Shodh Ganga also.Developing computer skills of the students is part of the
curriculum of BLIS & MLIS programmes. Hands on training on library management
software are a regular feature. All the teachers are well versed with the computer, networking
and digital skills.
In Faculty of Commerce, a well-equipped Computer Lab,with 184Computers is available for
the students and teachers of BBA Programme together with free Internet access facility.
TEACHERS SAKSHAM IT CHAMPION TRAINING PROGRAMME BY MICROSOFT’s
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Faculty Empowerment Programme was organized by the Research and Consultancy Cell of
the M. S. University of Baroda, to train staff members. Students are trained in Tally Software
as part of e-Accounting paper at UG and PG level. Training is given to students in ‘Income
Tax Return Preparation’ paper at UG level.
Free internet access for students as well as for teachers. Training programme for teachers for
how to access e-resources conducted by University Librarian.
In the Department of Education & Psychology, Training is provided to the students through
integrated subject of ICT both at B.Ed. and M.Ed. level.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total :
48, 16,377
23,32,194
550
10,65,630
13,60,265
100.16790
.15,790
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CRITERION – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
The IQAC has suggested to appropriately place best programme choices as per each
departments requirement. Based on which the following are now in place:
Students Internship Program
IQAC coordinator in every faculty and department
Student feedback systems
Student data management system
Orientation programme for students at every departments and faculties.
Student’s facilitation centre at University level.
Online admission procedures are followed in all faculties.
Choice Based Credit System are followed in all faculties.
Electronic Notice boards, banners, posters and circulars for easy access.
Student teacher interaction is optimised.
Dean of students at faculty level to address student based issues
Dean of Sports at faculty level for encouraging student participation.
Scholarship for under privileged students.
Career and counselling cell
Heath center with multi specialised facilities
Canteens in all faculties.
Women grievance cell.
Anti ragging committee
Common rooms for ladies.
Computer center
Centralised sports facilities with swimming pool and separate sports fields
Sports promotion Committee
Sports Medical Advisory Committee
NCC and NSS for the all round development of student personality
Youth festival including sports, cultural activities.
For Students support IQAC develops quality benchmarks, create learner-centric environment
for quality education and arrange for feedback response from students, parents and other
Stakeholder.
Arts :Linguistics department Organised three talks under the Alumni Association of the
department, on the topics The significance of linguistics as a discipline to the other social
sciences and its scope (September, 2015), Moving media influences on Children’s Linguistic
Behaviour and Linguistics and Culture: The issue of Hybridization in Indian TV
Advertisements (October, 2016).
Linguistics department also organised two talks under the Colloquium of the department, on
the topics An Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Cognitive Perspective on
Taste-metaphors in Gujarati and Marathi.
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Commerce: Students Feedback and Interaction. One month internship programme with
Nationalized Bank for students of PGDiploma in Banking.
Internship provided to the students of Banking and Insurance department (P. G. Students) in
various public and private sector banks.
Summer internship to BBA students to walk in any industry accompanied with Viva_voice
and presentation.
Family and Community Science : Co-ordinators and staff advisors have been appointed for
UG and PG level for redressal of students’ problems.
Providing chance to student to “make up” by offering re-tests.
The Department offers many services for student welfare and well-being under the
departmental club -Yapon club. These facilities are placed under the purview of various
committees for ease of functioning. The yapon club committee members are as follows:
Secretary, treasurer, Entertainment, bulletin board and Extracurricular activities
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
Feedback meeting with parents, alumni and students
Conduct seminar, workshop, exhibition, competition at various level in favour f
students progress
Meeting of Deans of faculties at University level
Meeting of Heads of the departments at Faculty level
Periodic reports
Extra classes and Training of Spoken Sanskrit, Spoken English, Vastu, Jyotisha, PET
in Baroda Sanskrit Vidyalaya.
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
* Registered during this academic year
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio Dropout %
UG PG Ph. D. Others
26265 5953 161* 2506
No %
14877 43%
No %
19847 57%
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
24677 2109 1327 4981 186 33297 25402 2143 1420 5585 174 34724
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
Session on time management, smart exam preparation etc were organised by career
and counselling cell
All India Civil Services Training Center has started four year program for preparation
of Public Service Commission Examinations
Sessions for preparation of NET/SLET on teaching and research aptitude/ reading
comprehension etc.
Inter Disciplinary course on “ English for Competitive Exam” for the students.
Three courses were conducted to help the students for UGC-CSIR NET.
Special classes were conducted for training the Final year students of B.Pharm for
appearing in Graduate Aptitude test for Pharmacy (GPAT)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT
IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
The career and counselling cell – a central cell: the students of different faculties are
given training in broad aspect like life skills and communication skills. Individual topics
that are under taken include behavioural and attitudinal issues of students, preparation of
resume, group discussion skills, interview facing, skills, improvement in language skills,
communication skills, personality development, leadership, entrepreneurship,
presentation and report making techniques etc.
The students are guided in term of various career moves and choice at all stages of their
life in the university by Career and counselling cell.
They are offered extensive soft skill teaching through various session conducted by field
experts.
Linguistic Department Organised a talk under the Alumni Association of the department,
on the topic The significance of linguistics as a discipline to the other social sciences and
its scope (September, 2015), to provide information to students regarding the career
options and scope in Linguistics.
Faculty of Commerce: Corporate Grooming and Etiquette programme conducted by
Career Counseling Cell jointly with Office of Corporate Affairs
1. CCC conducted a Career Guidance cum Orientation Program on 9th March 2016
where 05 Companies + 01 NGO were oriented.
2. On 1st March, 2016 an Industry-Academia Placement Meet was held at BBA building
at 4 p.m where 8-10 Industry representatives were present.
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3. Simultaneously on 1st March 2016 at CCC, TCS Affirmative Training Programme of
90 hours for SC and ST students of final year was launched.
4. Registration of students for Placements was coordinated and managed by the Student
Interns on a continuous basis.
5. Coordination and preparations for Placements were done from 2nd to 8th March, 2016.
This included correspondence with Industry and students and other planning.
6. An Orientation Program which was attended by nearly 1300 students of the Faculty of
Commerce was organized at two Venues and included the following Industries :
Etech.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
Minacs.
Faculty of science: Speakers were invited for counselling and training students from
NGO’s such as Yuvalaya, Vadodara.
Hindi department have introduced syllabus in M.A. Class to create awareness of equality
for Female in the society.
Stree Shashaktikaran Program [ A initiative by Government of Gujarat jointly with The
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda] where the girls from various school of the
Vadodara city have visited university and the they were orient about the women
empowerment through various academic, and sports activities.
Non teaching / teaching have attended Gujarat Government on Gender sensitization.
No. of students benefited
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of
Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students
Placed
245 3890 809 840*
* Limited data available
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Women’s Studies and Research Center conducted following various program:
Sessions on Gender sensitivity and prevention of sexual harassment were organised to
sensitize students of different faculties.
Students were introduced to the programme during orientation programme of various
departmental and faculty programme.
Women’s studies and research center is working and collaborating with faculties to avoid
gender based discrimination and violation of human rights.
The faculties have committees comprising of senior female teachers, headed by
professors of the faculties to organise gender awareness programme.
WRSC: Short Certificate Course on 'Women and Law' A certificate course on Women
and Law‟ was conducted on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4, 2016.
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CBCS subjects on Women, Society and Development (2 Credit, II Year, IV Semester)
and Women, Rights and Laws, (2 Credit, III Year, V Semester)
Workshop organized by WRSC on 'Women, Yoga and Pain Relief Management' for the
staff, students and citizens of Vadodara city.
Workshop on 'Gender Sensitization' organized for the Faculties of The Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda
Workshop on “Theatre for Understanding Gender” conducted during academic session.
Talk on 'Women, Rights, Law and Welfare' with expert Ms. Khushbu Suthar were
organized by WRSC and Leaflet on Prevention of 'Sexual Harassment' on the occasion on
'Education Day'.
A Talk were organized on Measuring Violence against Women and Girls‟ (VAWG).
A study on assessing Women‟s Perception of Safety on Campus of the Maharaja
Sayajirao University of Baroda conducted by Prof. Shagufa Kapadia as part of WRSC
gender sensitization program.
Gender sensitivity and guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment sessions were
organized to sensitize students of different faculties and departments of the university.
International Women‟s Day Celebration 2016 with Theme on “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”
were done and the activities like Slogan Making Competition, Poster Making
Competition and Elocution Competition were organized.
International Women’s Day were celebrated by Department of Physical Education, where
Staff of the University have participated in various indoor and outdoor games.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports: State/ University level National level International level
* including Khel Mahakumbh Championships
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 1641 1,59,49,015.50
582 109 01
+8
315 56 15
44
0 187
39 14 4
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Financial support from government SEBC
SC
ST
3093 2,05,30,517.00
Financial support from other sources 48 20,77,980.00
Number of students who received International/
National recognitions
7 1,26,000.00
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:
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CRITERION – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
VISION
The progress of a nation requires that its people should be educated. Knowledge is necessity
of man. It instils in him a desire to question and to investigate, which leads him in the path of
progress. Education, in the broadest sense, must be spread everywhere. Progress can only be
achieved by the spread of education. Cooperation is necessary to achieve any worthy end, and
this readiness to cooperate will not be found in a people if they are not educated.
H. H. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III
Maharaja of Baroda
MISSION
Sustain an environment of academic excellence and innovative research that enable
students to think global and act local with a conscious focus on indigenous
perspectives.
Striving to create an equitable and gender just society that ensures better quality of
life to individuals, families and communities.
To inculcate highest human values, - tolerance, compassion and equanimity in all the
adherents, students, teachers and support staff of the
6.2 Does the institution have a management information system?
Yes.
Currently, the information of each department through the head has been forwarded
including the yearly progress report, self-appraisal forms, leaves of all kind, etc. are
forwarded to faculty office for decision making and promotions
There is online admission process, Online Hostel admission process, Online Information
dissemination to Examiners
Faculties have Web site, Communication cell, University Diary, University Calendar to
update MIS as a process.
Regular meetings of the teachers are conducted wherein Information is passed to all the
teachers. Information is also uploaded on the University website and on the notice board of
the faculty for the students.
In service training is provided by the university to newly inducted staff.
There are advisors for UG, PG and Ph.D. level.
Parents are oriented about the curriculum.
Non- teaching staff has an office, they are trained regularly for improvising admin process.
Board of studies is in existence to regulate.
Executive committee (Student Welfare) is existing in all faculties.
Various student bodies are existing in most of departments, at Faculty as well as University
Level to familiarize students about the campus and other activities.
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
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6.3.1 Curriculum Development:
Each Board of Studies of the Faculty has members from academies, universities and alumni
selected on basis of their experience in academics and research. The curriculum
recommended by scientific bodies, other institutions of state, nation and the world is taken
into consideration for improving the existing syllabus and recommending new courses.
The course is regularly compared with institutes in Gujarat and other institutes in the country.
We try to see that our students are in no way put to disadvantage of not being exposed to any
area related to various Engineering, science or any related aspects. Our curriculum is at par
with the best in the country. Modifications are also made depending on the requirement of the
industry.
The curriculum offered by each department is periodically reviewed and revised taking inputs
from other academies, industries and institutions of significance. New courses are added,
obsolete courses are either deleted or revamped and other courses are modified in tune with
the market demands.At a regular frequency of ~ 4-5 year, the undergraduate and post
graduate course structures are modified based on the current trends and resources available.
Also in some Faculties the Syllabus is reviewed and revised in every three years. Major
restructuring is done periodically after taking into consideration the feed-back from all the
stakeholders such as alumni, employees, industries and academic experts from educational
institutions. Continuous revision of course content curriculum is undertaken as per the
changing requirements.
Board of Studies of each department has external experts from other
academic/research/industrial organizations. Curriculum development takes place in
consultation with experts.
Proposals from all the board of studies are discussed in length and approved at Faculty board.
PhD entrance examination (PET) pattern and syllabus were restructured after feedback from
the stake holders.
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
Latest innovative teaching/learning methodologies in tune with the times are used in
Faculty of Technology and Engineering. In addition to lectures and Practical, teaching
is done using latest audio visual tools like power point presentation, you tube lectures
and other online resources.
Regular field visits and interaction with field officers to enhance their practical knowledge
about the subject is emphasized upon. Group working capacity is developed by assigning
group projects. Students have to undergo training during vacation period to get hands on
experience on industry. Students are encouraged to participate in various technical
competitions at national and state level.
In Architecture department, over and above traditional lectures using the black board, the
other teaching method adopted are: Power point presentations, Class discussions, individual
desk critiques, individual and group design reviews, measured drawings of buildings and
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their analysis, model making, drawing and sketching, field trips for practical knowledge,
hands on working with different materials, inviting experts for lectures / workshops for
additional input and seminars. Small innovationshappen spontaneously.
Expert talks of speakers from Industry or Alumni on the latest topics are carried our
continuously.
Short term workshop for students and staff are carried out.
In Chemical Engg. DepartmentNew Teaching and learning strategies have been introduced
from time to time. Use of animation to make the subject understanding more precise and clear
has been introduced in some subjects.
Use of lecture method is more prominent but apart from that group discussion, seminars in
the classes, assignment and survey methods are in practice.
Study tours are organized for UG and PG students and they are made to visit factories, Banks,
Social Service Organization to enable them to acquire practical knowledge.
The faculty members are deputed to participate in international/national/ state level seminars,
conferences, workshops or training programmes conducted by different institutions and
universities.
Investment in state of the art technology for promoting innovative teaching
methodologies like Smart Board and ICT.
Teaching and learning emphasizes analytical ability and problem solving skills.
Students at UG and PG are exposed to in-house research carried out by teachers and PhD
students in respective departments.
UG-PG students are exposed to sophisticated equipment.
Regular Seminars and group discussions were employed to increase scientific
discussions.
Students are exposed to talks by eminent speakers from academic, research and industrial
organizations.
Field visits are organized to correlate theoretical knowledge with real world.
Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Faculty positions created for imparting knowledge in
advanced and specialized areas.
Outreach programme: Six month online certificate course on Remote Sensing, Geographical
Information System (GIS), and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) consisting of
four modules and practicals in collaboration with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
Dehradun.
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Nine faculty members are working as members of National Research Funding Agencies like
UGC, DST and DBT.
There is a department library having a number of books for the use of faculty and students,
which is accessible to all during college hours. The student and faculty use library on
regular basis.
Students and teachers are motivated to read various journals concerning the subject to keep
the pace of recent development in the area.
The academic calendar is prepared at the department level, keeping in mind all the activities
conducted during the session.
The academic progress of each student is monitored by internal evaluation which is provided
30 percent weight age of the result.
There is a student advisor for each group at first year level and coordinators for second year,
third year at bachelor level to provide academic and personal guidance to the students. A
coordinator is also there for the students of master level for the same.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
Continuous assessment through internal test and surprise test is done. Periodical
assessment of term work (assignment and project report writing), is carried out
throughout the semester. Viva-voce, oral presentations, group discussions are also
conducted as part of evaluation procedure, wherever necessary.
The attempt is made to set the examination and evaluation system in such a manner that 1/3
part of the exam paper is towards inherent skill development which each and every student
will have the capacity to workout at any moment of time if they have attended the lectures.
Second 1/3 part will be for those who have made a conscious effort to study for the exam and
the remaining 1/3 will be really challenging so as to distinguish the sharpest minds from
others.
Examinations are conducted University level. Evaluation of Termwork in all subjects is done
continuously through discussion and peer group evaluation. The students are conveyed their
grades and are given an opportunity to improve them in a fixed time limit by submitting
improved work.
Continuous evaluation by voluntary class tests & assignments.
Mid semester exams are conducted by the faculty which comprises of 30 Marks.
Continuous evaluation of students through class room test [CRT], Mid semester
Examination, End Semester Examination as per the rules and regulations laid down by the
M.S. University of Baroda
Centralized assessment of End semester examination was introduced for PG courses in
addition to UG courses.
Online declaration of the final results.
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Simultaneous End Semester Examination of both Odd and Even semesters was continued for
both UG and PG.
At PG level, students are evaluated for project/dissertation through seminars and viva voce.
Continuous internal assessment of Practical at UG and PG level.
6.3.4 Research and Development
Students as well as staff are encouraged and motivated to be innovative and to
take up projects to engage in research and development. Research projects,
major and minor, are sanctioned from various funding agencies. Linkages with
various private, government agencies and MNCs are developed to enhance
research capabilities of the Faculty. New equipments and software are
procured for enhancement of laboratories.
Through linking individual faculty and professional interest with class room teaching
and initial development of individual and team research proposals.
In the Chemical Engg. Department:
Research and development in the areasof
1. Recovery of heavy metals from waste streams and e-wastes and their utilization as
catalysts.
2. Rubber nano composites for tyre tread compounds
3. Novel methods for polymer degradation.
4. Phase equilibria studies.
5. Development of unique contacting device for industrial effluent treatment.
In the Computer Science and Engineering:
All senior staff members are involved in research work related to their area of interest,
like:
Distributed Computing, Bioinformatics, Data Mining, Text Mining, Search
Algorithm, Real time OS, Geographical Information System
In Metallurgical and Materials Engg.Dept.
Research and development in the areas of Utilization of Iron & Steel Plants Waste,
Beneficiation of Low grade Iron Ore & Utilization, Development of high strength low
density micro alloy steel, Development of Ceramic – MatelMatrix Composite,
Development of Al-Cu alloys& Mg based alloy, Development of Friction starring
welding, Heat treatment by Plasma, Solar cell development, Nanocrystalline
materials.
In Textile Engineering: Minor research projects like Baroda Rayon and
Maganbhaipatel to enhance research activities Gujcost, Anchor Institute, Riter award
2015
In the faculty of Family and Community sciences there are
Development of indigenous perspectives in theory building and
program development. In addition, life span and gender perspectives have been
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reflected in the department outreach, research and applied programs in the areas of
infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
International linkages have enabled the department to reflect,
upgrade, share and construct the curriculum and research in line with global cross-
cultural technical know how and priorities.
The department has different applied units, which prepare socially
sensitive professionals with technical know- how and also provide services to the
community.
Net working with leading NGOs and Government departments
/agencies which reach out to rural, urban, tribal populations for joint projects in
policymaking, mentoring of para professionals, design, implementation and
evaluation of social development programs.
Active collaborations with professionals at international levels for
joint research and publications.
Capacity building of sister institutions in research and professional
writing.
In the Faculty of SCIENCE Majority of the Departments have UGC-SAP and DST-
FIST Schemes. More than 77 teachers have projects funded by national and state
financial bodies.
Teachers also attend international, national, state held seminars as participants,
resource persons etc. Most teachers also have Interactions/ collaborations with
academicians, researcher of other institutes and industry.
ONGC Chair instituted in Geology department for promotion of teaching and research
in Petroleum Geology.
Common Sophisticated Instrumentation facility was developed at Faculty level.
Vikram Sarabhai Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology was established for
carrying out interdisciplinary Research.
Adjunct Professors and Adjunct Faculty positions are created for improving
collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
Department of Botany initiated ZERO GRAVITY International project.
One faculty member from Department of Botany has been identified as Theme Co-
ordinator for Network Consortium Project of DST and NRDMS for forest vegetation.
.
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One faculty member from Department of Geology has been nominated as National
Coordinator for MOES programme on Active Fault Mapping.
Research studies on various areas like ICT in education, Science and Mathematics education, Constructivism etc are conducted at CASE.
Conducting Research projects funded by various National as well as International level agencies.
Training of teachers/lecturers through organizing workshops and training programmes.
Training young researchers of the M. S. University of Baroda by way of organizing Ph.D. course work.
Net working with leading NGOs and Government departments /agencies which reach
out to rural, urban, tribal populations for joint projects in policymaking, mentoring of
para professionals, design, implementation and evaluation of social development
programs.
The department of FN received industry sponsored consultancy
project for the first time from Tata chemicals Pvt limited which is contributing
research and development.
Honorary consultancy was provided and appreciation from District
collector, Vadodara was received for active contribution in newly launched Swatsh
Vatsalya Yojna by district administration, Vadodara by one of the staff member
The staff members are actively engaged in research with department
projects as well as individual projects. Apart from this, all faculty members are
actively involved with their respective expertise in different areas of research
pertaining to Nutrition. All the outcomes are shared to GOI, state govt and national as
well as international agencies, NGOS for policy drafting.
The outcomes of research are disseminated to the State Govt., Govt.
of India and various NGOs for action plans as well as Policy implementation
The Department of FN has got the opportunity to transfer its field
based research and the extensive experienced of its staff members to government
programs – Enhancing the quality of implementation and monitoring
The research findings are also used to modify courses & curriculum
in campus as well as outside campus
Various workshops and consultancies are conducted throughout the
year
Free dietary counselling is given to public once a week at Nutrition
Counselling centre run by the department.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure/instrumentation:
The library of the faculty has developed its facility exponentially and students
are provided online access to e-books, e-journals. Computer and Internet
technology is being utilized to provide facility to the students for online access
to expert lectures delivered at national institutes and EDUSAT, NPTEL.
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The faculty has added to its resources through purchase of equipments from
funding received by the faculty under DST purse program and individual
funding to department under DSA and SAP program, FIST program and
INSPIRE.
Classrooms are now equipped with LCD projection facilities and in subjects wherein
visual components need to be put, short films, animations, and documentations are
projected for the better understanding of students. Interactive board facilities are also
available.
In Architecture department and Metallurgical and Materials Engg. Department,
Student run Library has been started in the department to encourage reading culture.
The proximity of the library enables the students to utilise the facilities during the free
time.
In Architecture department, students are encouraged to design and implement campus
development. All relevant academic and administrative information of the department
is convey to all relevant students and faculty online.
Library Management system is developed to manage the department library.
Digitisation of CASE library and availability of rich educational recourses (M.
B. Buch surveys, International and National journals, Ph.D and Dissertation
Thesis), Availability of INFLIBNET facility to the students, WIFI facilities
provided to all the Research scholars, Teaching and Non Teaching Staff
Every department has a departmental library with text and reference books as well as
scientific magazines.
The Faculty at Fine Arts has its own library in the campus which is fairly large and
most of the books related to our area are housed here (and not in the Hansa Mehta
Library). Each Dept. too has its personal collection of
books/journals/reproductions/exhibition catalogues/photo slides etc. pertaining to
their areas of practice. Painting department has their own departmental library that has
over 1500 books, over 150 DVDs and 1600 catalogues + 1000 plates.
ICT
The departments have well equipped computer lab for the students.
The staff members, research scholars and non teaching staff have a computer.
Well connected with Wi-Fi settings.
Wifi Campus, Availability of Software for data analysis
The theory lectures necessitate the use of LCD projectors as that are all and always
illustrated with visual material. Most of the Faculties have big class rooms and one
seminar hall that is used as a class room for theory classes. Most Depts. too have LCD
projectors, computers, scanners and printers.
Physical Infrastructure
The infrastructure facilities are regularly updated and additions are made for
the benefit of the students.
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Physical Infrastructure
The infrastructure facilities are regularly updated and additions are made for the
benefit of the students.
Improvisation is being carried out
Construction and Renovation of the Human development Assessment Centre
(HDAC),
Painting, flooring and electrification is being carried as per need.
Construction and Renovation of the Human development Assessment Centre
(HDAC), Painting, flooring and electrification is being carried as per need.
INSTRUMENS
The Applied Arts Dept. has a computer lab. For their students to work. Motorization
of lithographic presses in the Graphic Arts dept. has been done to make printing easier
and less tiresome. We also have a Process Dept., a Photographic lab., potter’s wheels,
kilns etc.
Each dept. has well-lit studio spaces for students with usual studio furniture. The
mural design section is equipped with grinding mills for fresco work, medium
scaffolding systems made of iron pipes, electric and gas kilns, compressors, manual
and electric hand tools and clay grinders and presses. A variety of hand held tools for
fresco techniques like burnishing, filtering, grounding etc. are also in possession.
New dyeing and textile testing instruments have been purchased under the DRS and
Major research projects.
Tools for assessments Seguin Form Board, DASII, Career Interest Schedule, Learning
Styles.
Department of Chemical Engineering received Equipment, infrastructure facilities
from time to time by Alumni/Industries. Ms. SABIC gifted the department a
Universal testing machine, melt flow indexer and weighing scale. Alumni of 93
batches have come forward to give equipment’s to the mass transfer and heat transfer
laboratory.
6.3.6 Human resource management:
Teaching staff are encouraged to attend workshops, seminars/ conferences for
learning new subjects and skills and also for professional growth. Computer training
is provided to nonteaching staff to enhance their skills.
Balanced and transparent policies
The faculty members are deputed to participate in international/national/ state level
seminars, conferences, workshops or training programmes conducted by different
institutions and universities.
Use of modern means of communication as an additional source to speed up the
information dissemination.
Periodical faculty level meetings to discuss and generate larger consensus issues of
common .
Faculty has a placement cell through which different companies enroll UG and PG
students.
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Post graduate students are trained through the projects relevant for job in industries
and academic positions in universities and colleges.
On an average, 10 days training on different aspects are imparted to each faculty
member. First-aid training, safety training, civil defence training is imparted to non-
teaching staff.
Workshops on Orientation and training for the newly adapted two year B.Ed. and
M.Ed., Curriculum and their practices.
Ten days in-service Programme for newly appointed University Teachers on
Teaching.
Training programs on skill development are under taken each year at the UG level
under the course field placement. Students are allocated certain NGOs where skills
are imparted to the self help groups.
At the UG level there is a course product development where in products are develop
according to the theme.
The PG students have been visiting Karaksha an NGO based in Kachchh, Gujarat
since a last three years as moderators for the courses offered and for the design
intervention.
The Head of the Department demonstrates and implements through fundamentals of
excellence and best practices a) Leadership b) Collaboration c) Training and
Professional development.
The Department staff engages in continuous education and participate in professional
organisations to expand their knowledge.
HRM encompasses Payroll, Time and attendance report
Every year staff members are invited to deliver talks and lectures and conduct
workshops of academic nature in various institutes and forums such as SPIPA, BMA,
Various Schools, Rotary Club. These talks are based on research conducted i the
department in the area of parenting, civic engagement, interpersonal relationships.
ECCE.
Also the department organises various workshops, public lectures and summer
schools for teachers, parents and professionals.
6.3.7 Faculty and staff recruitment
The recruitment of faculty is done through the global advertisement, followed bythe
Selection process by inviting experts according to the field of expertise of the
candidate.
Permanent staff recruitment is done by the university using well laid down
procedures. Temporary appointment is done at the faculty level through well-
established procedures with a committee consisting of The Dean, HOD, two senior
professors from the department and two subject experts as Vice Chancellors nominee.
Selection is done based on the merit through a rigorous interview procedure. Initiation
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is based on advertisement in leading newspapers and MSU website. Many candidates
come from outside the state of Gujarat.
6.3.8 Industry Interaction/ Collaboration:
The Institute –Industry Interaction Cell (IIIC) is a dedicated cell to promote the close
interaction of industry and various departments of the institute. The IIIC facilitates
consultancy, sponsored R&D projects and industrial and academic trainings those
which are not prescribed in the syllabus in addition to conducting industrial
exhibitions and interaction meets.Industries and Technical Institution have a strong
mutuality of interest which forms the basis of a partnership between them. This cell
will enable the people and industries in particular to know about the facilities on
training, testing and research activities in the Institute’s departments. The objectives
of III Cell are to arrange industrial training for students, industry study tour, and
identification of student project work in industries and to identify opportunities of
placements in industries. The aim is to interact with R&D organizations for
conducting joint research work involving faculty/scientists and students/research
scholars etc.
Government of Gujarat, under its Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme has
sanctioned one of the five Centers Of Excellence (CoE) in Industrial Automation to
the Department of Mechanical Engineering of The M. S. University of Baroda,
Vadodara in association with Industries Commissioner Govt. of Gujarat, SIEMENS,
Gurgaon, DESIGN TECH, Pune with total outlay of Rs. 102 crores.
The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Ministry of Human
Resource Development, New Delhi sanctioned a programme vide the mission
‗REACH‘ under the banner of Technology Information Forecasting & Assessment
Council (TIFAC) as Centre of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) in New Drug
Delivery System (NDDS) to the Pharmacy Department with financial assistance of
more than 4.0 crores in the year 2001. Being a Centre of Relevance and Excellence
(CORE) in NDDS, the Pharmacy Department was also awarded the second phase of
TIFAC in 2009 with further financial assistance for a period of five years.
In Architecture Department, the Undergraduate students go for Office Training in
their fourth year as part of curriculum. They are exposed to various kinds of
architectural practices located in different parts of India as well as abroad. In addition,
Architects, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers are invited as expert to give lectures.
Workshops are also conducted by such experts for practical and hands- on experience.
The Postgraduate students are Practicing Urban Planners interact with the students for
their studio projects. Experts from field and urban local bodies such as Municipal
commissioner, collector, Chief Town Planner are invited for reviews. The students
projects are also presented at the end of the semester.
In Chemical Engg. Department Experts from industry and academics are invited to
conduct technical lectures. Industry experts from Linde Engineering and Indian
Polymer Institute were invited as guest faculty.
Industrial visits and inviting eminent industrial experts.
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Talk on development of Railways in India by Prof. From NAIR
Role of informatics in career in research by AYAN PATEL from TCS.
Interactive session with Ms.Geeta Goradia and S.Y.B.Com students of Girl’s collage.
Internship for P.G. students of department of Banking and Insurance at:
Indusind Bank,
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Bank Of Baroda –First Insurance company
Several teachers have research collaborations with industry.
Department of Chemistry has active collaboration for research with Solvay
(International) Chemicals, Vadodara and Gujarat Narmada Fertilizer Company,
Bharuch (GNFC) totalling 15 lakh for five years.
Every year Alembic provides fellowships for pursuing PhD in Chemistry.
Tata Consultancy Services, Vadodara sponsored a three month certificate course on
“Utility Analytics” at Department of Statistics.
Faculty of Social work is collaborated with corporate houses like GSFC, GACL,
Hindalco, Windar, NTPC for CSR projects. Further, students are placed for
fieldwork in 40 different industries in and around Vadodara.
Department of EC has established collaborations with industries like RIL, L & T,
Deepak Nitrite, Birla Cellulosic for Urban/Rural field work programs,
Internship/placement of students and action research projects .
The students of Hospitality Management and Interior Design undergo
internship with relevant industry / fields.
The guest lecturers are invited from industry to interact with students &
staff of department.
In the current year UG- Dietetics, Sr Msc students were placed at welcome hotels,
IPCL guets house and canteen; Akshay patra; FPTBE,AAU;CZ patel College
,Vallabh vidhyanagar; vidhya dairy anand for internships.
Internship of students at various hospitals such as Balabhai Nanavati Hospital
Mumbai; Apollo Hospital, Delhi;vinus hospital, global hospital,sterling health
mall,solace hospital Nair Hospital, Mumbai; Wockhardt Hospital, Surat; Max
Hospital, Calcutta.
Internship of students at various NGOs such as NIPCCD, Delhi, NIPCCD, Bangaluru;
NIPCCD Guwahati, NIPCCID Lucknow, NIPCCID Indore etc
The students are taught valuable inputs and skills in the classroom by the faculties.
However to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical aspects of the
curriculum, corporate training in terms of internship is provided. The Department
organises industry visit, seminars and placement sessions. Department is in the
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process of building Industry Interaction Cell (IIC) to be the fall of the institution to
the industry
Liaison between corporate social responsibility unit of Huntsman-BTEP Conducting a
contextually relevant, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for 3-6
year olds
o Conducting home visits and parent meetings at
anganwadis
o Developmental assessments of children
o Community based programs on select themes
6.3.9 Admission of students:
Undergraduate/ postgraduate admissions are centralized and are given through the
Admission Committee for the Professional Courses (ACPC) Ahmedabad. PhD
admissions are through open test with departmental interviews conducted by
committee wherein Dean is the chairperson and registered guides are the members.
The admission for higher payment courses are conducted by online MKCL system of
the University. For admission open tests and interviews are being conducted by
respective departments of the Faculty who are offering the courses.
In Architecture department the PG course in MURP,to stream line the process of
admission and ensure that meritorious students can get admission, the department
conducts an entrance test of 50 marks as well as personal interview and group
discussion.
In Metallurgical and Materials engg. Dept., Admission of ME(Welding ) is done by
written test (taken by the Department ) as well as Interview for selection with the help
of L&T.
Separate, Independent and Transparent admission system designed and followed
which consist of screening of candidates with written exam, presentation/group
discussion and personal interview under the direct surveillance of the Faculty of
Commerce, The M.S. University of Baroda
ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR FYBBA:
Merit out of 100 marks of candidates prepared from the following criteria with their
respective weightage for FYBBA admission:
Entrance Test (60% weightage), Group Discussion (15%), Creative Writing (10%)
and Personal Interview (15%).
Online registration process is continued for admission to UG and PG courses in
SCIENCE stream.
Admission to all PG courses (Regular as well as High Payment) is through Entrance
Test conducted by the Departments.
Admission to regular UG courses is based on the merit.
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Admission to Higher payment UG courses (Bachelor of Computer Applications, Cell
and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science) is through Entrance Test.
In Faculty of SOCIAL WORK 100% online registration for admission is followed by
written test, group discussion and personal interviews. Externals are involved in
conducting group discussion and personal interviews. Assessment is computerised
through OMR sheet.
Applicants for the UG Degree course are required to have passed either the Higher
Secondary School Certificate Examination or XIIth Standard exam of the Gujarat
State Board with English or an equivalent examination recognized by the M S
University of Baroda with a minimum of 50% of marks. For UG Diploma, applicants
must have either passed the XIIth Standard exam of the Gujarat State Board or
equivalent exam recognized by the M S University of Baroda with a minimum of 50%
with or without English as a subject. Candidates having art as one of the subjects in
Xth or XIIth Standard or who have cleared the Intermediate Drawing Exam are given
a relaxation (as per rules) in the cut -off of 50% eligibility criterion. The applicants
are eligible for admission only for three consecutive years after passing their
qualifying exam.
Applicants seeking admission for the PG course of MVA, require a BVA Degree and
for the course of Post Diploma a Diploma from this Faculty or a course of same
specification from another institution recognized by the M S University of Baroda.
For admission to Art History they need to have a BVA degree or a BA degree.
The Faculty conducts its own entrance exam that comprises of a General Knowledge
paper, tests in drawing, composition in color, clay modelling and lettering that is
followed by a Viva voce for selected candidates which entails going through the
portfolio of art works produced by the candidate. The committee comprises of the
Dean, Heads of all Depts., and senior teachers. A final list of selected candidates is
then finalized. How coveted is PG admission nationally can be best illustrated by an
example. In 2015 for PG admission in Painting for the outside Gujarat category,
which has only 4 seats, there were 114 applicants!
Introduced a coding system for question papers/drawing/painting/sculpture
examinations where each student’s paper is marked with a code and their names do
not appear anywhere. This is to offer complete fairness and impartiality to the
selection procedure.
Management faculty admissions are carried out through CMAT.
A three phase process is adopted for admission in all our courses. Written Exams
followed by group discussions and personal interviews is followed for all PG courses.
At Polytechnic Central admission procedures are carried through ACPDC After 10th
pass and EDC admission at institute level.
Admission to Higher payment UG courses (Bachelor of Computer Applications, Cell
and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science) is through Entrance Test.
6.4 Welfare schemes for:
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Teaching: The employees of the faculty (both teaching and non-teaching) are
covered under group insurance scheme. They are also being supported through
employees Co-operating Society of the university.
Students: There are many scholarships instituted by government, private trusts
and the university fund economically challenged students and students under
the reserved category. These scholarships cover hostel and mess expenses.
Students are also supported by some companies like, Alstom, L & T etc. and
they are also provided fellowships. Through student exchange programs
students can visit other countries for academic enhancement.
Teaching
-operative society
Non teaching
Staff Co-operative society
Students
Directorate of Student Welfare (University
Level)
Scholarships and Freeships for poor students
Post Metric Scholarship (Faculty Level)
University Merit Scholarship (Faculty Level)
Kelwani Trust Scholarship (Faculty Level)
PG Scholarship (Faculty Level)
Alumni Association freeships for the deserving
Scholarships for SCBC/SC/ST (Faculty Level)
Scholarships at department level
Awards
- Ms. Savitry Pandit Prize fund (CT)
- Dr. Justina Singh prize(CT)
- Prof. (Dr.) Sunanda Phadke Gold medal (CT)
- Smt. ManibenRanchhodlal Shah Prize (Dept. Level)
(FN)
-Shri JaswantlalTrikmlalBumiya Prize (Dept. Level)
(FN)
Others
- M. S. University fellowship
- UGC Research Fellowships to Meritorious
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students
*Directorate of students’ welfare (DSW) scholarship is offered to students whose
annual income of family is not more than Rs. 2.25 lakhs, students have 80%
attendance and a minimum of 50% marks in the immediate preceding examination.
Out of the 2638 applicants received for DSW scholarship from different faculties/
costituent colleges, only 1543 met the eligibility criteria for disbursing the DSW
scholarship beneficiaries. A total sum of 1, 43, 00,755.50 was disbursed as DSW
scholarship for the academic year 2015-16. further this was increased for 1544
eligible candidates with total sum of 1, 43, 34,315.50. Again this has been increased
for 1546 eligible candidates with total sum of 1, 43, 51,275.50
6.5 Total corpus fund generated:
Chemical Engg. Department:
Equipments, infrastructure facilities have been gifted from time to time by
Alumni/Industries. Ms. SABIC gifted the department a Universal testing machine,
melt flow indexerand weighing scaletwin screw extruder, injection molding machine.
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done: Yes
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? : Yes.
Mostly the Faculties conduct academic and administrative audit. Few are highlighted.
Architecture Department:
Audit Type External
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Yes/No Agency
Academic Yes Council of Architecture (COA), New Delhi for UG
Programme and Institute of Town Planners India, New
Delhi for PG Programme.
COMMERCE
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency/
Academic Boards
Yes/
No
Authority
Academic Yes Senate
Syndicate
(Core bodies of the
University)
Yes ECO:Dept. Committee
Departmental Board of
Studies
Faculty Board of
Studies
Administrative Yes --- Yes Academic Section of
the University
6.8 Does the University/Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes: Yes
For PG Programmes: Yes
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
The university has already entered into MoU with MKCL to create online system for
admission (for masters, higher payment and part time courses run by the faculty) and
providing information to students about exam schedule and results on a regular basis.
A data base of student information gets created which facilitates smooth functioning
of all such activities.
Major examination process including appointment of examiners, recording of internal
marks are online.
Faculty has Examination reform committee under the chairmanship of Dean, Faculty
of Science, which regularly meets, debates and suggests reforms to the university. The
suggested reforms in examination and evaluation are implemented time to time.
Central assessment of all UG and PG examinations was implemented for speedy
declaration of results. Online Declaration of Results was implemented.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the
affiliated/constituent colleges?
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University is trying to help the affiliated colleges to develop their
academic programmes and provides necessary guidance by participating in the
deliberations of the different bodies of the colleges.
As a parent university is making efforts to promote academic freedom in colleges by
encouraging introduction of innovative academic programmes and to facilitate new
courses of study, number of hours of instruction, content and standards and to do
everything possible to foster the spirit of autonomy; Also deputes various nominees of
the university to serve in various committees and get the feedback on their
functioning.
Adhering to UGC guidelines pertaining to teaching, learning and research that can
help in promoting Academic Autonomy.
University helps the affiliated colleges to develop their academic programmes and
provides necessary guidance by participating in the deliberations of the different
bodies of the colleges
As a parent university is making efforts to promote academic freedom in colleges by
encouraging introduction of innovative academic programmes and to facilitate new
courses of study, number of hours of instruction, content and standards and to do
everything possible to foster the spirit of autonomy; Also deputes various nominees of
the university to serve in various committees and get the feedback on their
functioning.
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
All the departments have individual alumni associations which carry out
activities like lecture sessions, seminars, study tours, etc. Alumni have
contributed in improving the existing infrastructure as well as creating new
facilities through donation of funds as well as expertise. A group of alumni, at
the initiative of Mr. Amit Shah (an alumni of FTE), formed the TPT with
funded the fiber optic network for the entire university.
In Chemical Engg. Department Major renovation and refurbishing of existing Process
Laboratory in the department was undertaken by alumni Mr. Chintan Shah (1993
batch). Work on the renovation of one more laboratory by alumni has also been
initiated and is expected to be completed by February 2017.
On 24th September, 2015, CA. Shri Manish A. Baxi, an Alumni of the Faculty of
Commerce, delivered a Talk cum presentation on ‘Turning Point’ at the inaugural
function of AFSA-UG. Hegave many inspiring tips to students about the Turning
Point in their life. Planning has no alternative - We never fail, we fail to plan - If you
have 8 hours to cut a tree, spend 6 hours in sharpening your axe – The future belongs
to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams – Start dreaming today – Think out
of the box – Reading between the lines – Time Management – Determination – Head
I win, Tail You Lose – Change your vision – Look Beyond - There are more than 1
solutions to a problem – Keep trying – Keep working hard – Keep your goal in mind.
Ms. Itee Pattani, a faculty at Navrachana University and an alumni of the Faculty of
Commerce, delivered a talk on Role of teachers as counsellors on 26/09/2015 at the
Welcome function for Fresher’s of 2015 batch of the Dept. of Business Economics
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Mr. Dwarkesh Panchal, Analyst in TCS, alumni of the Faculty of Commerce,
discussed about the preparation for career in economics on 26/09/2015 at the
Welcome function for Fresher’s of 2015 batch of the Dept. of Business Economics
Felicitation of Ex-Deans and Senior Faculty members who retired from the Department
He impressed on the importance of Mathematics, Statistics and Economics in building a
successful career in market research.
Department of Commerce and Business Management in collaboration with Alumni affairs
Cell, Faculty of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda had arranged a
talk of Alumni member Prof. A. R. Hingorani, Founder Trustree, AamanAnand
Foundation (NGO), Arihant Apartment Lalbaug, Vadodara on “Career Opportunities in
Management” on 31st August, 2015 at 6.30 p.m. in Deep Building for the students of Post
Graduate Courses and staff members. Prof.Hingorani elaborated on “Career Opportunities
for Management Students”. He highlighted the upcoming areas in retail, banking,
insurance, BPO and KPO sectors. He discussed the scope in Marketing and HRM fields.
Alumni have contributed medals for students’ excellence in academics
Majmudar Gold Medal at UG level.
BBA Programme has a very vibrant and active BBA Students Alumni Association
(BBAASA) which is working in consultation with BBASA and carrying out various co-
curricular activities and events. During the year under evaluation, Members of BBASA
were involved in auditing process for BAZIGAR & BUDDING ACES events. BBAASA
has been contributing by helping BBASA to carry out social responsibility too. It has
contributed in organising successful visit to the forest of DANG District, in a TRIBAL
AREA to discharge social responsibility towards socially backward class.
The Department of Co-operative Management and Rural Studies celebrated its 53rd Co-
operative Building foundation day on August 25thTuesday, 2015, at Cooperation
Building, Faculty of Commerce, where nearly hundred and fifty students gathered and the
event was graced by Prof. Sharad Bansal, Dean Faculty of Commerce. All teachers of the
department gave their presence for the event for boosting and motivating students’
initiatives and creativity. Ms. Devanshi Joshi Alumni member of the department batch
2010 was special guest. She interacted with students about future career prospects in co-
operatives and her learning experiences with the department.
The BBA Alumni Students’ Association plays an integral part every year in the formation
of the top executive committee of BBA Students’ Association. They are a part of the
expert panel in the personal interviews of the prospective candidates. The 1st General
Body Meeting was conducted on 15th July, 2015 by the executive members of the BBA
Alumni Students’ Association. This was one of the most important meetings as it was
held to declare the top executive members of the Academic Year 2015-16.
Alumni of Department of Microbiology & Biotechnology Centre actively participated and
supported in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Department.
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Alumni of Department of Biochemistry have supported Scientists from abroad to deliver
Special lectures and Training programs.
Alumni Associations of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Chemistry Departments
supported in organizing seminars.
Campus beautification, Construction of canteen, Office renovation, Donation of
books, Sponsorship of students for external events.
Faculty organised Alumini meet to enhance networking among stake
holders and Faculty.
The Association of Law Faculty Alumni had organized Summer Legal Study Camp
Season III “Practical Lessons on Court room Life” from 10-15 May 2016. Eminent
lawyers from the Bar were invited to deliver and discuss various topics like Working
environment in law firm, Drafting, Examination, Arguments, Procedure at High Court
, etc in which 50 students enthusiastically participated.
The Foods and Nutrition Alumni Association (FNAA) has organised the following
activities in the year 2015-2016:
1. Nutrition Week Celebrations whereby the following activities were organized:
CNE Activity on Nutrition in Critical Care patients
Debate Competition (1/9/2015)
Writing Competition(1/9/2015)
Recipe competition (1/9/2015)
Release of CD on ‘Sanedo’ on Nutrition Health Measure to Muncipal School
Teachers of Vadodara (4/9/2015)
2. Workshop on Whole grain Oats and Metabolic Syndrome organised on 2/9/2015
3. Nutrition Awareness Program 2016 in collaboration with Protein Foods and Nutrition
Development association for India (PFNDAI) on 23/1/2016
4. Mrunalini Devi Puar Oration and FNAA outstanding award ceremony: The Mrunalini
Devi Puar Oration was delivered by Prof Shubhada Kanani on the topic
“SUPOSHAN- a state level initiative by ICDS-government of Madhya Pradesh to
rehabilitate undernourished children and prevent undernutrition”. The FNAA
outstanding awards were awarded to Masters’ students for their excellence in
academic as well as non-academic endeavours (3/3/2016)
The alumni association of the department of clothing and textiles is
very active.
Every year it organizes creation of the students of the department
showcasing their creations on the ramp during the annual fashion show. The funds
thus collected goes for the welfare activities of the students, improving the
infrastructure facilities for the students, subscription of the research journals,
computers and printers have been donated etc.
The association has bagged a prize for donating a substantial amount
to the department.
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Fund raising activities like Ratri Before Navaratri and Ratri After Navaratri
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
PTA is of very recent origin planned last year and initiated this year. The response is
extremely enthusing particularly in the junior class wherein the parents have extended
support for the overall development of their wards.The parents are also contacted in
case unusual behavior is observed. Many times parents are advised to get in touch
with the counseling centre established in the university health centre.
Meetings of Parent with the administrative authorities of the programme on regular basis
in order to have fruitful interaction for changes to be introduce for continuous
improvement of the programme.
Formed Parents Association and suggestion made by them were incorporated by the
management for the students.
Few parents in the year 2012 have expressed their appreciation of the involvement of
staff in shaping role of future students.
Students and parents counseling done at the time of admissions
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
The support staff is encouraged to undertake various development courses
from time to time to enhance their ability for promotion. They are also
provided facilities to undertake the courses found fit to cope up with the duties
they are performing at the institute/ department to update their information
level on a continuous basis. From these development courses, they are
exposed to work related training/demands or with the development in
university/faculty facilities e.g. accounts, online admission etc.
Faculty Administrative Staff participates on regular basis for computer skills
enhancement
Training for online admission and examination process was conducted.
Training of non-teaching staff for Computer Certificate courses (CCC) was organised.
Administrative Staff were provided training for generating online students
records for admission and evaluation purpose.
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
1. The food waste produced from canteen is discharged to sewer which causes
frequent clogging. We have proposed to put up a food digester to digest the food
waste generated from canteen. This will not only prevent clogging but also generate
biogas.
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2. Waste collection beans have been provided at prominent places in the campus to
collect the solid waste for its eventual disposal by VMSS. It is also proposed to
establish a vermi-compost farm to decompose green and organic waste such as
leaves, lawn trimmings, etc.
3. Solar energy driven street lights will be provided to save electricity.
4. It is also envisaged to install roof-top solar panels to generate about 1 MW power
which will be fed to the MGVCL grid (project cost could be ~ 1.5 Crores).
5. Tree plantation has been done near the main approach area to make the campus
green. Throwing of plastic waste in the campus has been banned.
6. Recycling efforts have succeeded off and on. Next step is to become energy self-sufficient
with the help of institutions like GERMI / GEDA.
Chemical Engg Dept has undertaken a Green initiatives. Tree plantation drives are
conducted from time to time. Dustbins are provided in all the classrooms. Cleanliness drives
are planned from the time to time. Posters asking the students to save water/electricity and
keep the department clean are placed at various locations in the department and in the
laboratories.
Textile Chemistry Department has taken following measures;
Research on ecofriendly dyes were done
Post Graduate projects were done on topic like:
Biosynthesis of cellulose nanofibre from Agricultural Banana waste; Characterization
and Application
Kinetics and thermodynamic studies of dyeing basic and disperse dye on chemically
modified polypropylene substrate
Research project on imparting super hydrophobicity to eco-friendly fibre like Jute has
been conducted
Faculty of COMMERCE organized Tree Plantation at General Education Building on
21/08/2015 with a view to make the campus greener by the students of T. Y. B. Com.
and Teachers teaching at General Education Building
Cleanliness awareness programme
Events titled ‘Swaschh Bharat’ & ‘Tree Plantation’ organised to spread awareness and
promote eco- friendly activities like maintaining cleanliness & hygienic atmosphere in
the locality through self-service. Tree plantation activities also promoted through
concerted efforts.
Campus beautification and provisions for maintaining clean environment
Tree plantation programmes have been conducted on several occasions to improve
vegetation cover over the campus.
Paperless admission process has been encouraged
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Incinerator has been installed for safe disposal of bio-waste.
Incinerators have been installed in ladies washrooms for maintaining hygiene.
Increasing Green Areas
Making the Campus a Smoking free zone
Reuse of papers
Minimising hardcopies by using e-communications
Minimising the use of plastics
Recycled materials are used for our annual Kalakruti and Hastkari
events
Initiative has taken for Making the Campus a Smoking free zone
Reuse of papers
Minimising hardcopies by using e-communications
Minimising the use of plastics
Minimising the use of plastics
Pot plantation by students at department level
Cleanliness drives at Faculty level.
The students of second year public health nutrition and dietetics have placed 15 potted
plants in different areas of the department. Such activities helped them in creating
go green not only from the point of view of protecting environment but also
teaching the youth, importance of maintaining ecological balance and ensuring
sustainable development.
Covered dustbins were placed in corridors and labs within the department to
encourage students as well as other members to maintain its cleanliness. This in turn
helped to manage the aesthetics of the department.
The students of second year public health nutrition and dietetics have placed 15 potted
plants in different areas of the department. Such activities helped them in creating
go green not only from the point of view of protecting environment but also
teaching the youth, importance of maintaining ecological balance and ensuring
sustainable development.
Covered dustbins were placed in corridors and labs within the department to
encourage students as well as other members to maintain its cleanliness. This in turn
helped to manage the aesthetics of the department.
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CRITERION – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on
the functioning of the institution. Give details.
In the faculty of Education and Psychology, Innovations introduced during this academic
year were - Environmental Safety, Faculty Cleanliness Programme, Tree Plantation, Blood
Donation Camps. Etc. which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the
institution.
At the Fine Arts faculty, new methods for internal assessment are introduced by teachers
according to what they think relevant, such as surprise tests, group projects, and curatorial
exercises. Most of these have been listed in the Teaching, Learning sections
Innovative practice is inherent to the theoretical & practical work done by teachers and
students. Various themes related to Communication & Media are taken up and creatively
handled to manifest in the teaching-learning, and assignments of subjects like Photography,
Radio, Television, internet and other formats were carried out at Journalism. Newer
technologies were introduced where students demonstrated their creativity in podcast and
websites.
The Law faculty had following Innovations-
1. Personal interaction with parents of those students who were found having various
issues like disobedience, irregularity, misbehaviour etc.
2. Counselling was provided to students who were found smoking outside the campus of
MSU.
3. Preparation of Schedule of teaching at the beginning of the Semester to plan the
teaching work. Teaching Schedule was prepared with an objective to uniformly spread
the teaching work during the whole semester in a systematic manner. This also focused
the teachers to introduce innovations in teaching and utilizing the available time in a
systematic manner.
Management faculty held Tree plantation and made premises more eco friendly campus
Experiential learning, use of IT, Role Play, skits, case-studies, movie-screening etc was
conducted by Faculty of Social work
At faculty of technology open meetings with staff and students, especially for Research,
Engagement/Extension, and Consultancy; reducing detention/ATKT rate; promoting reading
and writing in studios; and organization of various festivals.
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At the Architecture Department: All Department Pre-Final Design Studio Reviews have
been carried out. A Centre of Industrial Mathematics has been collaborating with
European Associations, these contacts have strongly influenced our ideas how to shape
the Centre for Industrial Mathematics. Altogether, we see a good chance to create one of
the leading Indian centres of Industrial Mathematics, establishing mathematics as a key
technology, to the benefit of Industries in Gujarat and for the innovation of mathematical
research in India.
Centre for Industrial Automation: A Feather in the Cap of The Department of Mechanical
Engineering was established on the eve of 125 the Anniversary of ‘Kalabhavan
Workshop’. Under the Public-Private-Partnership[PPP] scheme of Government Of
Gujarat in June-2013, ‘Siemens Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation’ was
sanctioned to be set up in the department, with total outlay of Rs 102.00 Crores.
Centre of Excellence in Polymers: The centre will primarily develop infrastructure for
testing as well as providing consultancy to medium and small scale manufacturers of
polymers. Another major initiative of the centre will be to train personnel in industries
around Vadodara.
A Centre for Advanced Studies in Design & Reconfigurable Computing have been
sanctioned in principal by the Government Of Gujarat. The school of Computing thus
established will foster excellence in research-achieved by tackling problems of real-world
complexity - with the potential for significant long-term impact on the fields of computer
science and multidisciplinary computing. Excellence in education, providing the nation
with computer scientists having a core of knowledge allowing them to adapt to a rapidly
changing technology and providing industry, universities and government with the next
generation of leaders in the field; Excellence in working with industry, government,
educators and the community to advance computing and to serve the needs of these
organizations and groups are the main objectives of this Centre.
The Faculty of Technology and Engineering is one of the oldest institutions imparting
education and training to the best minds in and out of Gujarat for the last 125 years.
Several of the students have gone on in their lives and have accomplished great feats in
their careers. They have brought laurels not only to themselves but to their almamater.
Celebrating 125 years of glorious past, FTE is strengthening the bond between the past
and the present students to usher in a golden future for the budding engineers. This
bonding will induce academic-industry interaction, and facilitate flow of the latest hands-
on knowledge form the stalwarts of the industry to the students in the institute.
At the Science Faculty, they organized open house, essay, and elocution programmes were
organised for school children to popularize the science and to attract good students to pursue
study in basic sciences.
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Annual awards were given for the best research work carried out by Ph. D. students and
faculty in different science disciplines.
Baroda Sanskrit organised-Environmental Education, Sanskrit Garba, Shatabdi Samaroh
Students are provided proper information and guidance to effectively handle competitive
exams and Free Sanskrit classes are conducted.
Oriental institute carried out Digitization of Manuscripts, Constitution of Advisory Board &
Editorial for JOI & Svadhyay (Journals), and Cleanliness drive in Institute was one of the
best practices adopted.
Polytechnic organised
Prayas 2K15
Techkshetra’15
Project Expo-15
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
At Management faculty significant number of guest lectures was held inviting
industry experts to share their practical knowledge with the students which, in turn,
helped students to understand the ground realities of the corporate world.
At the Faculty of Pharmacy an industrial visit for the final year students was
organized in order to make them understand the actual working in an industry. A visit
to a hospital was organized for the third year students in order to make them
understand the working of a hospital pharmacy.
At Faculty of Technology and Engineering The faculty prepares an academic calendar at
the beginning of the year. It includes the dates and duration for exams. All efforts are
taken to maintain those schedules. Any change which happens is due to unavoidable
circumstances.
Architecture Department is
Pursuing passing of revised curriculum for B. Arch. and MURP with the Faculty BoS
Pursuing Toilet block construction and repairs with the University and Faculty
authorities
Pursuing Wi - Fi connection with the University authorities
Chemical engg. Dept.
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Plans suggested in the year 2014-15
1. Provide training by renowned industrial experts in design of equipments (heat
exchangers, columns, piping design etc.) for development of design competence of
students.
2. Conduct workshops for soft skill development.
3. Under the agies of ACES, Association of Chemical Engineering Students, conduct sports
activities, quiz competitions, entertainment activities for the students to showcase their
skills other than academics.
1. Based on the action plan suggested students were provided training on design of
equipment’s from industry experts. Three training sessions were organised
(i) A two hour session on design of tray and packed towers was conducted on 30/1/2016 by
Mr. Manish Shah from Linde Engineering.
(ii) A three hour session on shell and tube heat exchanger selection and application was
conducted on 25/7/2015 by Mr. Manish Shah from Linde engineering..
(iii) A two hour session on piping design and P&ID diagrams was conducted by Mr Hitesh
Motiramani from Linde Engineering.
2. Workshops for soft skill development were conducted. Mock personal interviews and
group discussion for students of pre-final and final year by HR from Industries like Zydus
Cadila and Lupin were held.
3. Three day sports events were arranged wherein students from all the undergraduate and
post graduate classes actively participated. Quiz competition was also arranged wherein
teams from different classes were formed so as to arrange a healthy competition.
Three lectures on the following topics were conducted
(i) Interview Techniques by Shri Pratish Naik.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study
Manuals)
Annual departmental field work for four to six weeks.
Dissertation research at master’s level with independent research projects.
Experimental learning tutorial / Remedial program internship
Innovative implementation of curriculum.
Alumni Relations.
Industry Interface.
Visiting experts from Media Fraternity and Academia.
Initiated in house Seminar for the staff
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Ph.D. Scholars have to report every month and get the reports signed by Guide and
Dean
Review and updating of the curriculum to make it more topical and relevant to cater
to the needs of the industry.
Introduced specialization in Operations Management
Frequent staff meetings to get the feedback of students and teachers for the
development of teaching and learning process.
Students take initiative in organising extracurricular activities.
Regular up gradation of the curriculum is done to meet the professional requirements
and expectations.
Taking regular feedback from the students, feedback from students’ parents and
alumni on regular basis. Several activities are intitiated between indutry-university
interfaces.
Technology
Financial and administrative autonomy has been granted to individual faculty.
(b) The academic calendar issued is followed strictly.
(c) An open book examination for process equipment design, making our students among the
finest
in the country in design. Their skills have been valued by all the major design firms.
Inspiring talks, interactive sessions with experts/ Alumni to build up confidence in
students.
Students are expected to develop projects in practical oriented subjects, which help
them to accomplish campus placement during their pre-final year itself.
The Textile Chemistry Department provided Institutional consultancy
in solving the day to day problems of Textile Wet Processing industries with modern
equipments confining to revised curriculum in Chemical Technology and to improve
University & Industry-Institution liaison in respect of new technology and better
infrastructural facility for the faculty & students.
A One day Seminar on “Sustainability of Textiles” was organized in
the Textile Chemistry department on 24th March 2014 with eminent speakers from
Ahmedabad, Vapi and Surat delivered lectures.
In Architecture Department: All Department Pre-Final Design Studio Reviews
Orientation Programs for parents and students of first year
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Science
Providing quality education with holistic approach – Regular incorporation of recent
advancements in curriculum that include novel Foundation and Elective courses with
emphasis on skill development, Exposure of TYBSc students to research activities,
introducing PG students to the contemporary research by way of project work offers unique
learning experience.
Promotion of State of Art Research – Focussing on thrust areas, providing start-up grant to
newly recruited faculty, Providing university research fellowships, providing infrastructural
support with high-end equipment and by recognizing research achievements of students and
faculty.
Baroda Sanskrit
(1)The College organizes programs for the propagation of Sanskrit language and literature.
(2) Proper guidance to students for appearing in competitive examinations like NET/
SLET/PET.
(3) Environmental Education
Commerce
Centralised Participative decision making & functional administrative autonomy
Concern for Democratic academic enrichment
Calling bi-monthly meetings of members to discuss important academic matters.
Oriental institute
1 .Preserving Manuscript by using traditional methods like Powder of Ghodavaj (Acorus
Calamus), Citronella Oil and red cloth for wrapping them.
2. Sharing digitized copies of manuscripts & books/journals with scholars.
Poly
Hands-on experience to students
Expert lectures are arranged for the students
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Edu. And phsych.
Initiative taken for Beautification and landscaping green Campus
Journalism
Workshops are conducted, assignments on various themes are encouraged and examples are
integrated in daily teaching.
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Law
Maintaining clean ambiance and developing the surrounding area
Management
Tree Plantation, Blood Donation, NGO Visit, Cleanliness awareness
Social work
National Seminar, Tree Plantation, Elective subject on Environment is taught in Bachelors,
Awareness in villages on regular basis.
Technology
Painting competition on swatch Bharat swasth Bharat organized on 30 th Jan 2015 had an
active
Participation from all the students of the Faculty. Many young staff members also joined the
competition.
2. WREMI Campus is having Rain Water Harvesting System.
3. In Architecture department, mainly through course and studio work / projects plus clean up
drive
and tree planting on and off campus.
4. In Textile Engg. Dept.
Natural dyes are excellent substitutes for harmful synthetic dyes. We at department of
Textile Chemistry undergo various research projects in the field of using natural dyes
in coloration of textiles.
Science
Seminars on Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental awareness and protection,
have been organized by Departments of Botany, Environmental Studies and Zoology.
Drawing and Painting competition on the theme of “Swachha Bharat” was organized.
Baroda Sanskrit
Tree Plantation Programmes
Efforts to make the campus ‘Green and Clean’
Commerce
Student Awareness Programme on Cleanliness Drive,
Tree Plantation and Campus beautification.
Development and maintenance of garden by beatification
Hygienic Dispnal facilities for woman
Placing Dustbins at each of the buildings (Main , Gen. Education Bldg Unit, Girls
College and P.G.,Unit)
Oriental institute
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We do not use any chemical pesticides or fumes to protect Manuscripts from
pests/moisture/humidity. Only natural and organic substance is used for preservation of
manuscripts.
Poly
Tree plantation, cleanliness drive
7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT
Analysis)
Arts
Political Science- The Department has decided to work out its SWOT analysis in a few
months.
Russian- The department shares with great happiness the wide appreciations, received from
various quarters for the ongoing production of courseware for e-PG Pathshala: Russian
Studies (GRANT of Rs. 112 lakhs) and the award of the MHRD-UGC- NME-ICT
SWAYAM MOOCs (GRANT of Rs. 128 lakhs).
Journalism
Remedial language exercises regularly conducted and bridge courses offered regularly,
counselling for study methods and career path is proactively provided. Alumni career
progression gets charted because of regular connect with many of alumni. Army officers of
the rank of Lt. Colonel and Colonel avail of their study leave by enrolling in this programme.
In the last few years 7 army officers have enrolled in FJC.
Management
STRENGTHS
Learned and experienced faculty members to deliver excellence.
Outstanding B-School in West award-June 2016 National Educations Award.
Consecutive A++ rating for the past three years in Business and Chronicle Magazine
B-School survey
Prof. J. Djadeja awarded Best Professor of marketingat National Education award by
ET Now -2013
Prof. Sundararajan awarded Dewang Mehta Award for Best Teacher in Financial
Management (2010).
Wider alumni network.
World class infrastructure and auditorium with seating capacity of 150.
Numerous accolades over the year.
More than 30 awardees of Doctorate over the years.
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One of the oldest business school in the state of Gujarat.
WEAKNESS
Inadequate no. of teaching staff due to unwillingness of the authorities to sanction
additional posts
Parents Teacher Association is absent.
Lack of tie-ups and MoUs with industrial bodies.
OPPORTUNITUES
Growing demand of well-trained management professionals in Gujarat region.
To set up a skill development center to impart managerial training.
THREATS
Entry of private management institutions with deep pockets.
20% dropout rate of enrolled students.
Pharmacy
Major strengths:
Highly talented, experienced and motivated faculty members with inclination
towards research and having good subjective and practical knowledge of their
respective fields. More than 70% of the teachers are PhD degree holders,
which make the department very active in research.
The department possess research facilities of international standards supported
by major government funding agencies.
A good number of Ph.D. students engaged in quality research activities in the
department.
The department is considered to be one of the leading pharmacy institutes in
India and because of this good reputation, the academically bright students
prefers to join the department
The departments’ ideal location in Vadodara which is a hub of pharmaceutical
industries is beneficial in terms of their support and interaction.
Strong alumni association supporting in various activities conducted to benefit
the department and the students.
Weakness:
Less number of permanent faculty members than the post sanctioned, out of
which few more will be superannuated in very near future.
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Opportunity:
A number of Pharmaceutical industries near to the department extend an
opportunity for collaborative research activities of international standards.
Scope for further growth of the department as the department has received a
faculty status. So, introduction of new courses offering specialization in
emerging subjects can be done.
Challenges:
Maintaining standards of research at par to International levels with decreasing
number of faculty members.
Increase in the number of paramedical courses and the intake in them has led
to a decline in the number of students opting for pharmacy course.
Techo
Strengths:
(1) Rich context and resources of the M. S. University and Vadodara city.
(2) One of the most experienced teaching faculty members (in the whole of Gujarat)
(3) Diverse and enthusiastic students
(4) Diverse and supportive alumni
(5) Consultancy, extension work, and research experiences
Weaknesses:
(1) Lack of adequate facilities and their regular, high quality upkeep
(2) Regular, full-time faculty members on verge of retirement
(3) Increased dependency on temporary teaching and non teaching staff, contract and
visiting Faculty
(4) Coordination with and support from key cognate and cohort departments
(5) Stasis and static in curricular innovations, subject and student focused
extracurricular activities, pedagogical, extension work, research, and scholarship and
their relationship with rigid time-table and archaic admission as well as examination
systems.
Opportunities:
Given our current strengths, if weaknesses and challenges are addressed effectively and
urgently, there are many opportunities that we can avail and build upon. Some of these
opportunities are:
(1) Contributing proactively and positively to the University’s and Vadodara eco-
region’s development and designs
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(2) Building upon the current faculty members’, students’, and alumni’s strengths,
develop a stronger research, extension, and consultancy culture (and cell) and
nurture scholarships of various kinds
(3) Building an endowment for the Departments soft and hard needs through active
engagement with and support of the alumni, current and retired faculty and staff,
students, the industry, and government
(4) Organizing events that benefit the students, faculty, and alumni
(5) Exploring desirability and possibility of becoming an independent Faculty
Challenges:
(1) Getting necessary approval for our revised B. Arch. and MURP curricula and
related policies and, then, implementing and nurturing these
(2) Recruitment of new, full-time, and regular (not on contract) faculty
(3) Upgrading existing facilities and developing new academic programs
(4) Adding new facilities and measures (such as, computer labs, climate lab, materials
and tools lab, in-house library, energy and water self-sufficiency, discarded materials
management,etc.), and well-qualified human resources to implement and maintain all
this.
(5) Keeping the Department open, accessible, and safe 24x7 all year round
Commerce
1. Strength
It is the only English Medium University in the state of Gujarat
Offering Specialisation at Post graduate Level in five different disciplines like
Accounting and Financial Management, Banking and Insurance, Business Economics,
Commerce and Business Management (Marketing and HRM) and Co-peration and rural
studies
Located at the heart of the city.
The university has a residential status.
Educating students from Diverse Socio Economic sections of the society.
Admitting around 15 thousand students right from UG to PG level representing 40% of
the total students admitted at the University
Online admission process implemented for all courses and programmes at Faculty level.
Scholarships being offered to the weaker sections.
Broad based curriculum with emphasis on skill development and knowledge building.
Strong and vibrant alumni from faculty of Commerce.
In selected programmes (regular as well as evening part time courses) rigorous criteria
and system of admission is followed which includes various stages of scanning through
written test, group discussion/presentation and personal interview as per predetermine
guideline approved by the University. The Programmes are equipped with compulsory
bio-metric attendance system for students and staff members together with well installed
public address system, fire-alarm system and smoke detection system.
. Weaknesses
Inadequate Infrastructure facilities
Inadequate teaching staff reflected by Poor student teacher ratio
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Inadequate research oriented facilities
The Faculty does offer distance Education programmes, External exams, Online
curriculum programmes at any level
Faculty does not offer M. Phil programme
The faculty does not have any recognised centre for conducting Refresher / Orientation
programmes affiliated to UGC-HRDC
3. Opportunities
Expertise of faculty to tap the corporate sector for consultancy and funding for research
projects.
Organizing training programme for faculty development.
Faculty-industry partnership and collaboration.
4. Challenges
Perception that all education process to be directed towards preparing the students for
Oriental institute
Strength :
1. Rare Collection of 30,296 Manuscripts.
2. Collection of 54,317 Books
3. Collection of 7,500 Periodicals, rarest of Indology Journals of 18 & 19th century,
Encyclopaedias of 22 subjects in Sanskrit, English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali
languages.
4. In-house publication facilities.
5. Supportive atmosphere of the Institute.
Weakness:
1. Isolated location (far from the main campus).
2. No proper building for preservation of manuscripts. Proper maintenance of building should
be carried out.
3. More space is required for Lecture-hall, Auditorium and Museum.
4. Many positions lying vacant which leads to mismanagement.
Opportunities:
1. It is a kind of heritage centre and thus adds weightage to University’s reputation.
2. It has published world renowned Critical Editions of Valmiki Ramayana (most authentic
Text accepted by the scholars world vide) and Natyasastra with Abhinavabharati
Commentary of Abhinavagupta (only available in Oriental Institute’s GOS publication).
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3. Its Original texts (based on manuscripts) published in Gaekwad’s Oriental Series -GOS,
are much sought after books for translation in English by the scholars.
4. Its manuscript of ‘Ayodhya Mahatmya’ (dated 1686 AD) used as an evidence in famous
‘Ram-janmabhumi verses Babri Masjid case’.
5. It was visited by many important persons during the National Heritage Week in
November(21st to 25th Nov) 2015.
Challenges:
1. Recruitment of staff.
2. Keeping manuscripts preserved and safe within improper building, limited financial
Support, Inadequate staff.
3. To make available all the Publication material of the Institute to the scholars/students
World-wide via Inter-net.
4. To continue preparing Critical Editions of Puranas.
5. To own a building for Oriental Institute specifically catering its purposes.
6. To make it an Institute equipped with all modern facilities.
7. To give it a new look by adding an attractive displaying gallery and museum as par the
National galleries of India. It will attract more visitors to witness our rich heritage.
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Strengths:
(1) Rich context and resources of the M. S. University and Vadodara city
(2) One of the most experienced teaching faculty members (in the whole of Gujarat/India)
(3) Diverse and enthusiastic students
(4) Diverse and supportive alumni
(5) Consultancy, extension work, and research experiences are very high.
(6) Cosmopolitan culture, Liberal campus.
(7) Good number of research output, high quality paper with impact factor and H-index and
Citations.
Weaknesses:
Lack of adequate facilities and their regular, high quality upkeep
Regular, full-time faculty members on verge of retirement
Increased dependency on contract and visiting faculty
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Coordination with and support from key cognate and cohort departments
Stasis and static in curricular innovations, subject and student focused extracurricular
activities, pedagogical, extension work, research, and scholarship and their relationship
with rigid time-table and archaic admission as well as examination systems.
Lack of Technical assistance for the labs and equipment.
Understaffed department as most courses are practical oriented and require intensive and
long duration of instructions.
Lack of space for conducting Theory classes / Seminar / Workshop.
Too much of work load, require assistants for good administration so that teachers can
concentrate of teaching and research.
State of the art laboratories for Media Production
Well-equipped laboratory for folk media development
Virtual class room for remote areas
Forty seater or Fifty seater bus or any vehicle for conducting field work.
Long, extended and many transitions/ new staff/ less experienced staff; inordinate delay
in filling permanent positions
Students: changing attitude /decreasing interest level/ quality
Faculty does not attract academically committed and goal- oriented students
Focus on part of staff members towards aggregating own API points than realistic goals
and as a result waning interest and inputs in department level programs.
Small commuting buses at various University terminals for students and staff would make
ease of commuting.
Common canteen at central level with multicuisine, multicultural approach.
Opportunities:
Given our current strengths, if weaknesses and challenges are addressed effectively and
urgently, there are many opportunities .Some of these opportunities are:
Contributing proactively and positively to the University’s and Vadodara eco-region’s
development and designs
Building upon the current faculty members’, students’, and alumni’s strengths, develop a
stronger research, extension, and consultancy culture (and cell) and nurture scholarships
of various kinds
Building an endowment for the Departments soft and hard needs through active
engagement with and support of the alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, students,
the industry, and government
Organizing events that benefit the students, faculty, and alumni.
Exploring desirability and possibility of becoming an independent Faculty for Pharmacy
Sciences.
Vibrant global context- throws up opportunities for academic growth and collaboration.
Interest in cross-cultural work: attention to India Government interest in home science as
a socially relevant field of study.
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Certificate courses offered under Institute of Hotel management and catering technologies
will give opportunity for lifelong education.
The Department of Foods and Nutrition can establish a state of the art nodal training
agency for Extension and Outreach. They can set up resource centre for IEC packages
which can be ready to use IEC material for:
Government Development Projects and Programmes, NGO Development Projects and
Programmes
The various Departments, Colleges and Institutions working for Extension and
Development can set up a training centre for entrepreneurship development and
management.
Increase collaborative research or projects among faculty members are on a high note for
growth and development.
Better industry-interface required.
Challenges:
Getting necessary approval for our revised B. Arch. and MURP curricula and related
policies and, then, implementing and nurturing these
Recruitment of new, full-time, and regular (not on contract) faculty
Upgrading existing facilities and developing new academic programs
Adding new facilities and measures (such as, computer labs, climate lab, materials and
tools lab, in-house library, energy and water self sufficiency, discarded materials
management, etc.), and well-qualified human resources to implement and maintain all
this.
Keeping the Department open, accessible, and safe 24x7 all year.
Getting good students for extension and communication under graduate degree and
diploma may become a challenge.
Low scorers at HSC level joining FCSC.
Limited Job opportunities in Vadodara.
Resource mobilization.
Lack of remedial programs and bridge courses.
Skill oriented courses.
In-house facilities for International students.
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8. Plans of the Institution for the next year
1. To review functioning of entire university and prepare for re-accreditation.
2. To strengthen Alumni interaction and get actively associated with alumni.
3. To enhance international cooperation.
4. To promote research by implementing simplifying procedures and rules.
5. To introduce new U.G. programme in ‘Textile Chemical Processing and Computing’.
6. Construction of Gymnasium and indoor hall.
7. To functionalize ‘Siemens Centre of Automation’ to initiate ‘Institute of Leadership
and Governance, Centre of Urban Studies and Incubation Centre’.
8. Major retrofitting in ‘Faculty of Technology’ and ‘Faculty of Performing Arts’.
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