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Self – Study Report

Table of Contents

S.No Contents Page No.

1. Preface

2. Executive Summary i

3. Profile of the University 01

4. Criterion – I : Curricular Aspects 12

5. Criterion – II : Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 28

6. Criterion – III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 60

7. Criterion – IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 105

8. Criterion – V : Student Support and Progression 124

9. Criterion – VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 138

10. Criterion – VII : Innovations and Best Practices 168

11. Action Taken Report 177

12. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 184

Executive Summary

Coimbatore, the second largest industrial region in Tamil Nadu has a unique

distinction of having the highest textile activity per square kilometer in the world and it is

called Manchester of South India. The city today has evolved itself into diversified economy

with Engineering, Auto Components, Pumps and Motors. In 1980‟s the city has meta-

morphed into an Educational Hub with highest density of institutions i.e. 84 in 75 square

kilometer which produce 50,000 graduates of various disciplines every year.

The Bharathiar University, named after the great visionary and revolutionary national poet,

Subramania Bharathi, was established in Coimbatore at the foothills of Maruthamalai in the

Western Ghats by the Government of Tamil Nadu in February 1982, with jurisdiction over

the districts of Coimbatore, Erode, Tirupur and Nilgiris. This University is the offspring of

the world renowned University of Madras. Bharathiar University is

Ranked Fifth Best State run Universities in India by The Sunday Indian (27.06.2011)

Ranked as one of the top 50 Universities in India and placed at 32 and 33 in the

surveys conducted by the popular English Magazines „India Today‟ and „The Week‟

in 2013 respectively

In 2014, the University was ranked at 29th

position by „India Today‟ (02.07.2014)

Vision

Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the

youth. The aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to

mould the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and

national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to

Elevate”, the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and

protecting the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation.

Mission

To be innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to excellence in

teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social, cultural and economic

needs of the nation.

To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with synergistic

interaction with the industry and society.

To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face the

emerging challenges of the knowledge era.

To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal partners in

meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.

To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading to

newer products and processes.

To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to justice

and quality.

Bharathiar University has been accredited with „A‟ grade in 2003 and reaccredited in

the year 2010 with „A‟ grade by NAAC. Eight departments in the Faculty of Science are

under the DST-FIST programme. Eight other departments are already operating UGC-SAP

and all the departments in the faculty of sciences are assisted under DST-PURSE to the tune

of nine Crores. One department has been identified by the Tamil Nadu State to create the

high tech PG laboratory towards the Center for Excellence in Physics. The M.Sc. Medical

Physics course has been conducted in the department of Medical Physics in collaboration

with Kuppusamy Memorial Hospital and BARC, Mumbai. The University has also presented

a proposal for UPE and awaiting results.

The DRDO-BU-CLS was established as a joint venture by DRDO, Ministry of

Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the Government of Tamil Nadu at

Bharathiar University campus as an autonomous research institute to pursue both basic and

applied research. Under Phase-I, a budget of Rs.18.0 Crores and Under Phase-II, a budget of

Rs. 24.0 Crores was allotted by DRDO. The centre has also added a transit cum hostel

facility. Major thrust areas of research for the Phase-II programme are highly interdisciplinary

and innovative. The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University is ranked number one

among the Academic Staff Colleges of Tamil Nadu and 12th

among the Academic Staff

Colleges in India by NAAC.

The University offers 118 programmes to cater to the educational requirement of

around 3,000 students on campus and 219 programmes under distance mode enrolling more

than one lakh students and around two lakh students through affiliated colleges. On an

average 450 Ph.D. degrees are produced annually.

Bharathiar University is one of the pioneers to introduce Choice Based Credit System

as early as in 2000-2001. Adhering the recommendation of TANSCHE, the credit structure

has been modified to bring uniformity across all the affiliated and autonomous colleges. Each

department offers minimum of four elective papers for the department students. A total of 94

supportive papers are offered by all the departments for the choice of students of other

departments. The curriculum and the syllabi are updated with an emphasis in both

fundamentals also well as application by having industrial experts from the national institutes

and notable alumni in BoS as members. The feedback obtained from the students through the

instrument prepared by IQAC is used appropriately in revamping the syllabi to make them

more dynamic. Credit transfer is permitted between regular mode and distance mode.

Teaching by industrial experts, training in industries through internships, summer

placements, academy summer fellowships in which some of the research scholars visit abroad

for three to six month fellowship to work for their Ph.D. programmes, major projects with

real time application to cater to the local industrial needs and case studies are the experiential

learning opportunities available on campus for students to become employment ready. All

our academic efforts are complimented with finishing schools jointly organized with TCS,

CTS, Infosys in sector specific, platform specific, tool specific and company specific areas of

competence and with our MoU with National Skill Development Council.

The University has 197 dedicated teachers on roll with vast experience in teaching

and research, many of whom are internationally recognized and won awards and laurels. The

state of the art facilities available for faculty members and scholars nurture a culture of

research in cutting edge areas. A testimony to this is huge publication of faculty members

with high impact factor and h-index. During the assessment period the member of faculty

have completed – 109 major research projects by attracting funds worth of Rs. 1440 Lakhs.

Currently 95 projects are on operation worth of Rs. 1550 Lakhs.

The human, physical and IT infrastructure of the University has expanded manifold to

meet the increasing demands of the academics and administrative demands. Buildings worth

Rs. 5555 Lakhs are constructed during the assessment period. By being partner in MHRD

supported National Knowledge Network, the University could access national and

international resources and get the high speed network support of 1 Gbps. The library has a

large collection of resources available through UGC – Infonet, and Inflibnet.

To support students for higher learning and career goals, learning outside the class

room, beyond the scope of the syllabus is emphasized. For the benefit of slow learners

remedial coaching and bridge courses are offered. To cater to the advanced learners, learning

additional non – credit, on line courses through open source of learning is made mandatory

from 2015 onwards for the students on campus and in the affiliated colleges. The SMART

classroom with plug and play facility, career guidance and effective monitoring system in the

ratio of 1:20 (teacher students) aptitude coaching through web learning portals, active

functioning of forums and clubs, encouragement of students to participate in extracurricular,

sports and cultural activities promote participative and culture among students and teachers

on campus . The on-campus hostels for both boys and girls with all the facilities like TV,

News papers, Wi-Fi, Magazines, Reading Room, Play Ground, Music and participative

management of hostel mess give students a home away from home experience. The

University has two of three Constituent Colleges in hilly areas viz., Valparai & Gudalur, to

cater to the educational needs of socially disadvantaged students and repatriates. Anna Civil

Service Coaching Centre is training the aspirants for civil service & competitive exams. Two

of our trainees have cleared main exams of IAS in 2015. Government of Tamil Nadu has

sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and conduct entrepreneur and skill development

programmes for students. Bharathiar University is also identified as a nodal centre by the

Entrepreneurship Development Institute by the State Government to develop entrepreneurial

skills among the youth.

The University campus is planned and constructed in an area of 977 acres, with all the

teaching departments, administrative offices, students amenity centres, hostels and staff

quarters. Besides the university has three constituent colleges and a PG centre with adequate

infrastructure. Teachers have independent rooms with desktop computers, internet and

intranet facility and intercom.

The campus is well connected by public transport system and the institution also operates

seven buses for the University and three buses for the constituent colleges to the benefit of

students and staff. Five auditoria are available on campus to facilitate the conduct of national

level seminars and conferences, besides 20 department level seminar halls. The collection of

books, journals and e-resources through various sources and working hours make the library a

happening place on campus. The multipurpose indoor and outdoor stadium with flood lights, the

fitness centre with multi gym of 20 stations, synthetic indoor and outdoor courts for various team

events support the department of Physical Education, in teaching and research as well as

conducting sports and games at Inter-College, District, State, Zonal and National level. The

campus is modified as green campus with the construction of check dam, percolation ponds, rain

water harvesting tanks, rose gardens, fountains and solar lights. The Teachers‟ Park, Children

Park, Chief Ministers‟ Birthday Park and mass tree plantation initiatives ensure carbon neutrality

on campus.

The University promotes a culture of participative management at all levels by

implementing both top down and bottom up approaches successfully and utilizing the

collective wisdom in decision making. The University Act & Statutes, Ordinances and

Regulations form rule book. The composition of apex bodies like Syndicate (governing

body), the Senate (advising body), the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs and all

other statutory bodies reveal the participation of divergent stake holders in decision making.

The Planning and Development Board with members from outside and inside

University prepares a blue print for short and long term plans. With the approval of apex

bodies and finance committee the plan of action is initiated. The Deans of various disciplines

and the Dean of Research & Development along with IQAC ensure promotion, enhancement

and sustenance of quality in all academic and administrative aspects of the University.

Functional autonomy and provision of adequate finance to academic units, submitting to third

party assessment by way of academic audit, gender audit, submission of Annual Quality

Assurance Reports obtaining feedback from stakeholders, faculty and staff training are

systematically taken up to ensure autonomy with transparency and efficiency.

Strengths

The University is placed in the city of Coimbatore which is the educational hub

having highest density of educational institutions (85 per 75 square kilometer)

The University has vast land for future development.

Faculty and students are having collaborative research work with Universities,

Institutes and Industries of Coimbatore. University departments have major projects

with real time application to cater to the local industrial needs.

It nurtures good research culture as the members of faculty have raised extramural

grants from national and international funding agencies. Establishment of DRDO-BU-

CLS on campus, funding from UGC-SAP, DST-FIST and DST-PURSE and UGC

special grants for Innovative Courses, operation of Faculty Recharging Programmes

are some of the cases of evidence.

The members of faculty have commendable track record, trained at national and

international laboratories resulting huge publications with high impact factor and h-index.

Visits of national and international faculty members to the departments to deliver

lectures have promoted collaborative research.

To cater to the educational needs and give access to education to many, the University has

created multiple modes of learning. The conventional class room teaching for regular

students, Distance mode for those who cannot enroll in on-campus programme, Centre

for Collaboration of Industries and Institutions (CCII) to meet the industrial needs and

Centre for Participatory Programmes (CPP) and Centre for Online Programmes (COP)

take care the educational needs for non – traditional learners.

Effective mentoring and various students support system to cater to the diverse needs

of students.

Department of Physical Education has sports complex with good infrastructure in terms

of equipments and facilities which makes teaching, research and extension possible in

Physical Education.

Introduction of degree certificate with QR code and with eleven security features

which help to authenticate the certificate from any part of the world instantly.

Weakness

The linkage between academic and industry is to be strengthened

University Science and Instrumentation Centre has to be strengthened

Collaborative research projects need to be encouraged

Catering to the diverse educational needs of differently abled students is to be enhanced

Though gross enrollment has increased in many departments low enrollment in few

departments is a cause of concern

Non appointment in the administrative units to fill the vacant positions of retired staff

Separate women hostel for Ph.D. scholars to be constructed.

Number of students from other States and abroad is low

Faculty members should aspire to become fellows of national academies

Opportunities

Few departments have the opportunity to become Centre for Advanced Studies

Collectively the SAP departments have the potential to become Centre with Potential

for Excellence in Particular Areas (CPEPA) and UPE

A Centre for Incubation and Innovation be created to find application to knowledge

created in the class room and labs

With the strength & potentials of basic science and social science departments there is

scope for more interdisciplinary and trans disciplinary programmes / courses and research

Technology Park can be created in the campus with help of local industry

Model Solar Energy Park to be created in the campus

Model Botanical Garden to be established in the campus

Garden for Medical Plants to be promoted in the campus

More foreign students to be admitted in the PG courses and research programs

Challenges

Training the local rural students with national and global competences and

communication skills

Empowering women students especially in socially disadvantaged groups

The University has expanded in terms of students strength, academic programmes,

research projects etc, to that extent the staff strength in administrative units has not

been increased

To the extent the academic departments of the University has expanded over the

years, the administrative units have not been expanded

Replacing the exodus of huge retirement in coming years with experienced and

efficient faculty members

The automation of the administration through ICT

Research has to lead to filing of more patents

Projects from Industries need to be attracted

Post-doctoral research is to be encouraged especially researchers from outside country

Potential departments need to raise to International Standards

Consistent working on long-term projects such as solar energy to suit national goals is

to be undertaken

The Way Forward

Bharathiar University has evolved into a premier institution by scaling new heights all

through the 33 years. The University has complemented affiliated institutions by encouraging

them to become Autonomous and Colleges with Potential for Excellence. The University is

constantly striving to be innovative as well as inclusive to serve the social, cultural and

economic needs of the nation. All the measures documented in this Self Study Report to

enhance and sustain quality are the outcomes of the combined and dedicated efforts of each

and every member of the stakeholder of the University.

The way forward is to prepare the students to work for societal transmission with

values of justice and equality and inculcate a global vision with international skill sets

through academia industry interaction

Abbreviations

AICTE All India Council for Technical Education

BARC Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

BC Backward Class

BoS Board of Studies

BU Bharathiar University

CAL Computer Aided Learning

CBCS Choice Based Credit System

CCII Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution

CDC College Development Council

CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average

CLS Center for Life Sciences

COE Controller of Examinations

CPE College with Potential for Excellence

CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

DEC Distance Education Council

DRDO Defence Research and Development Organisation

DIC District Industry Center

DST Department of Science and Technology

FIST Fund for Improvement of Science & Technology Infrastructure in

Higher Educational Institutions

FDP Faculty Development Programme

NGO Non Governmental Organization

GO Governmental Organization

GPA Grade Point Average

HEI Higher Education Institution

ICT Information Communication Technology

INFLIBNET Information and Library Network

IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell

MBC Most Backward Class

NCC National Cadet Crops

NET National Eligibility

NSS National Service Scheme

P&D Planning & Development

PG Post Graduate

PwD Person with Disability

CPOP Centre for Participatory and Online Programmes

R&D Research & Development

S.O. Section Officer

SAP Special Assistance Programme

SC Schedule Caste

SCAA Standing Committee on Academic Affairs

SIM Self-Instructional Material

SISI Small Industries Service Institute

ST Schedule Tribe

UE University Engineer

UG Under Graduate

UGC University Grants Commission

WWW World Wide Web

YRC Youth Red Cross

Bharathiar University – Educate to Elevate 1

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY (Established by the Government of Tamilnadu in February, 1982

under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981

(Act 1 of 1982). (State University)

Re-Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade

Coimbatore - 641 046

1. Profile of the University

1. Name and Address of the University

Name: BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

Address: Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore

City : Coimbatore Pin: 641 046 State: Tamil Nadu

Website: www.b-u.ac.in

2. For communication

Designation Name Phone

& Code

Mobile &

Fax E-mail

Vice-Chancellor Prof.Dr.G.James Pitchai 0422 -

2428101

09443954777

0422 -

2422387

vc@ buc.edu.in

Registrar Dr.K.G.Senthil Vasan 0422 -

2428106

09500201010

0422 -

2425706

[email protected]

Co-ordinator –

IQAC Prof.Dr.B.Vanitha

0422 -

2422367

09842817131

0422 -

2425706

naac.buiqac@

gmail.com

3. Status of the University

State University

State Private University

Central University

University under Section 3 of UGC (Deemed University)

Institution of National Importance

4. Type of University

Unitary

Affiliating

5. Source of funding

Central Government

State Government

Self-financing

Any other (please specify)

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Self Study Report Profile of the University


6. a. Date of Establishment of the University

Established at Coimbatore by the Government of Tamilnadu on 05th

February, 1982

under the provision of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (Act 1 of 1982).

b. Prior to the establishment of the University, was it a

Yes No

PG Centre

Affiliated College

Constituent College

Autonomous College


7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency

Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks

2f of UGC* 29 05 1985 In May, 1985 the University

received the recognition from

University Grants Commission

(UGC) New Delhi

12b of UGC * 29 05 1985

B. Ed. ODL 24 12 2008 APs09062 Dtd.24.12.2008

M. Ed. ODL 03 03 2014 SRCAPP1859 Dtd.03.03.2014

M.Ed. Regular 28 02 2014 SRCAPP1922 Dtd.28.02.2014

B.P.Ed. Regular 01 06 2009 APS06118 Dtd. 01.06.2009

M.P.Ed. Regular 13 07 2005 APS01294 Dtd. 13.07.2005

8. Has the University been recognized

a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?

Yes No

b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No

DST – PURSE - July, 2010

DRDO - October, 2005 (in two phases)

DST – FIST (for depts.) - 2012

UGC – SAP (for depts.) - 2007 onwards

9. Does the University have off-campus centres?

Yes No



10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?

Yes No

11. Location of the campus and area

Details Location Campus area in acres

Bharathiar University campus Coimbatore

(Rural) 976.81 acres

Bharathiar University Arts and Science

College *

Gudalur

(Hilly Area) 8.25 acres


College *

Valparai

(Hilly Area) 12.50 acres


College *

Modakurichi

(Rural)

Operating in Government

School Premises (approximately 10 acres)

PG Centre Erode

(Rural)

Operating in Christian

College Premises (approximately 10 acres)

* Constituent Colleges functioning separately

12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please

provide campus-wise information

Single Campus

Auditorium/seminar Hall complex with infrastructural facilities:

Bharathiar University Campus

Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Auditorium 900 seats

Thanthai Periyar Auditorium 350 seats

Syndicate Hall 40 seats

Department Seminar Hall - 20 Nos. 2500 seats

Nachimuthu Seminar Hall - 02 Halls 140 seats

Multi Purpose Hall

Sports facilities

Playground - Available

Swimming pool - Under Construction

Gymnasium - Available for men and women

Indoor Stadium with Flood Light facility

University has facilities for games like volleyball, football, hockey, cricket,

basketball. Hostel wise Indoor and Outdoor games with flood light facility

S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area

1. Multipurpose Indoor stadium 1 50x40x12.5m

2. Outdoor stadium 1 200mx150m

3. 400 Mts track with 8 lanes 1 180 x 100 Mts

4. Cricket Oval 1 200mx 200m

5. Kabaddi court Synthetic indoor 2 18x18m



S.No Court Field Nos Space / Area

6. Kabaddi court outdoor 4 13x10m

7. Basketball court Indoor 1 28x15m

8. Basketball court outdoor 2 28x15m

9. Volleyball court Indoor 2 50x26m

10. Volleyball court with flood light outdoor 1 9x18m

11. Volleyball court outdoor 2 9x18m

12. Tennis court Synthetic 1 60x120 feet

13. Tennis court outdoor 1 78 x 27 Feet

14. Badminton Indoor 4 10mx10m

15. Hand ball court 2 40 x 20 Mts

16. Hockey field 1 91.40 x 55 Mts

17. Foot ball field 1 100 x 60 Yards

18. Soft ball field 1 40m x60m

19. Ball – badminton 2 24 x12 Mts

20. Kho – Kho court 29 x 16 Mts

21. Fitness centre with multi gym 20 station 1 15mx20m

22. Obstacle course training 1 10 station

120mx15m

Hostels

Details No. of Hostels No. of Inmates Size in Sq.m

Boys Hostel 04 868 12,100

Girls Hostel 04 1020 13,790

International Hostel 01 100 2,805

Academic Staff College Hostel 01 100 2,207

Facilities in the Hostel: Basic facilities viz. Guest Room, Sick Room, Dining Hall, Protected Drinking Water,

Reading Room, TV, Magazines, News Papers, Solar Lights, Internet and Computer

Access.

Residential Facilities

* 62 Staff Quarters with 152693.16 Sq.feet built up area for members of faculty and

non-teaching staff

* Cafeteria : 03 Canteens on campus

Health Centre

The Bharathiar University Hospital is functioning on campus. One Medical Officer

will be available from 11.30 A.M to 2.00 P.M on all working days. A full fledged

upgraded medical centre with 24×7 Doctor service is established. An ambulance is

added for additional service for emergency needs of the inmates. The University has

coordination with the nearby hospitals.

Fitness Centre

Bharathiar University Fitness Centre is functioning in the basement of the School of

Distance Education. Modern weight machines like nine station gym for upper extremity

and six station multi gym for lower extremity for pull down, peck deck, arm curl,



abdominal crunch are available for exercising various parts of the body. Other

equipments like tread mill, bicycle ergometer, rolling machine are also available to

develop the aerobic fitness. This facility is also available for women students & faculty.

University Amenities Centre

University Amenities Centre is created for meeting the day to day requirements of the

teachers, students and staff.

The following facilities are available on campus

Stationery Travel Desk

Canteen Internet Centre

Post Office Women Care Centre

Bank Common Computing Centre

Food Court Transport Facilities including Emergency

Medical Transport

Internet Centre

The Internet centre is established in order to cater to the needs of the students in

browsing and electronic mail. Students are provided with 100 nodes along with one

server for using the Internet. In order to use the Internet effectively and efficiently,

the centre is equipped with high speed broadband facility of 100mbps.

Data Centre

University Data Centre is providing internet facility to all the Faculty members,

Research Scholars, Students and Officers through National Knowledge Network

(NKN) connectivity with 1 GBPS. Network is controlled with Router, Cisco

Switches, Hardware and Software Firewalls. Almost entire campus is connected with

Fiber Optic and CAT6 cables. University has signed MoU with BSNL for MHRDs

campus LAN project. Currently, Wi-Fi connectivity is available 24×7 on campus. It is

being extended to all residential areas.

Women's Care Centre

Bharathiar University Women's Club (BUWC) is actively working for the welfare of

women from the year of its establishment in April 2007. In order to bring out the

talents of women and children, BUWC has conducted several competitions, meetings

and free health camps.

Transport Facilities

* 12 Buses are operated for the use of students, research scholars, teachers and staff

covering a radius of 15 kilometers

* 11 Vans, 08 Cars, 05 Jeeps, 01 Ambulance are also available

* Staff children are also provided with transport facilities to school.

Facilities for persons with Disabilities

* Centre for Multimodal Material Production for Differently Abled is created.

* Persons with disability are assisted by ramps in the buildings.

* Lift in the administrative building

Animal House

* Animal House is under construction.



Power House

* Generator - 04 Nos. (625 KVA, 600 KVA,160KVA and 110 KVA)

Waste Management facility

* A check dam for rain water storage and two percolation ponds are constructed for

water management. Rain water harvesting is also practiced.

13. Number of institutions affiliated to the University

Type of colleges Total Permanent

Affiliation

Arts & Science Colleges 97 97

Law - -

Medicine - -

Engineering - -

Education - -

Management 11 11

University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 31

Total 108 + 31 108 + 31

14. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by

the UGC) to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous

colleges under the jurisdiction of the University

Yes No Number 22

15. Furnish the following information (as on 2014-15)

University / Colleges Number Total No. of

Students

University Departments

Under Graduate

Post Graduate

Research Centre on the Campus - BU-DRDO-CLS

M.Sc. Military Psychology (BU-DRDO-CLS degree certificate issued by Bharathiar University)

02 *

36+02*

01

01

-

2104

225

35

Constituent colleges 03 5510

Affiliated colleges 108 199984

Colleges under 2(f) 06 9080

Colleges under 2(f) and 12B 68 172296

NAAC accredited colleges 35 136448

Colleges with Potential for Excellence (UGC) 04 25822

Autonomous colleges 22 84344

Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 96 37891

Colleges with Research Departments 52 2243

University recognized Research Institutes/Centres 31 140

* (to be offered from 2015-16 onwards)



16. Does the University conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC?

Yes No

If the University uses any other nomenclatures, please specify – Not applicable

17. Academic programmes offered by the University departments at present (2014-

15), under the following categories: (For details refer Q.No : 1.2.1)

Programmes No. of Programs

UG 02*

PG 43**

M.Phil. 36

Ph.D. 36

PG Diploma 05

Total 118 + 04

* B.Voc. Bachelor of Vocation is to be offered from the Academic Year 2015-16 onwards

(i)Business Process Service & Data Analytics (ii) Multimedia & Animation

** M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry and M.A. History & Tourism are to be introduced from 2015-16 onwards

18. Number of working days during the last academic year

191 (one hundred and ninety one) – 2013 - 14

19. Number of teaching days during the past four academic years. (2010-11 to 2013-14)

2010 - 11 185

2011 - 12 187

2012 - 13 186

2013 - 14 191

2014 - 15 195

20. Does the University have a department of Teacher Education?

Yes No

If yes,

a. Year of establishment March 2012 (offered from 2014-15 onwards)

b. NCTE recognition details

Notification No:

B.Ed - Distance Education – APS09062 Dated. 24.12.2008

M.Ed - Distance Education – SRCAPP1859 Dated. 03.03.2014

M.Ed – Regular – SRCAPP1922 Dated. 12.02.2014

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?

Yes No



21. Does the University have a teaching department of Physical Education?

Yes No

If yes,

a. Year of establishment: 2002

b. NCTE recognition details

B.P.Ed – Regular – APSO6118 Dated. 01.06.2009

M.P.Ed – Regular – APSO1294 Dated. 13.07.2005

c. Is the department opting for assessment and accreditation separately?

Yes No

22. In the case of Private and Deemed Universities, please indicate whether

professional programmes are being offered?

Not Applicable

23. Has the University been reviewed by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish a

copy of the report and action taken there upon

University has been reviewed periodically by the UGC for plan assistance

during the plan period.

School of Distance Education is reviewed by Distance Education Council.

DST-PURSE, UGC-SAP, DST-FIST departments reviewed separately.

Academic Staff College was reviewed by NAAC.

24. Number of positions in the University (as on 30.04.2015)

Positions

Teaching faculty Non –

teaching staff

Technical

staff Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor

Sanctioned by the

UGC / University

/ State

Government

28 46 139 390 90

Recruited 20 35 113+03** 267 43

Yet to Recruit 08 11 26 123 47

**Created Post; University has also advertised for 25 faculty positions



25. Qualifications of the teaching staff (as on 30.04.2015)

Highest

Qualification

Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent Teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03

Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152

M.Phil. 07 04 11

PG 04 01 05

Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan)

Ph.D. 05 02 07

M.Phil.

PG

Super Numerary

Ph.D. 01 01 02 04

M.Phil.

PG

Consolidated Basis

Ph.D. 01 02 03

M.Phil. 01 01

PG

Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College)

Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05

M.Phil.

PG

Faculty Recharge Programme

Ph.D. 01 03 04

M.Phil.

PG

B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare

Ph.D. 01 01

M.Phil. 01 01

PG

26. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors.

Emeritus Adjunct Visiting

Number 05 04 150

27. Chairs instituted by the University: 03

Vivekananda Chair - Dept of Tamil

Telugu Chair - Dept of Linguistics

Confucius Chair - Dept of English



28. Students enrolled in the University departments during the current academic

year, with the following details: 2014-15

Students PG M.Phil. Ph.D. PG Diploma

M F M F M F M F

From the state

where University is

located

394 602 52 139 54 82 01 01

From other states of

India 38 82 07 13 11 22

NRI students 01 01

Foreign students 04 01

Total 437 686 59 152 65 104 01 01

29. „Unit cost‟ of education (2013-14)

Details cost including salary

in Lakhs

cost excluding salary

in Lakhs No. of Students

Total Budget

Allotment 3648.04 551.48 1423

Unit Cost (in

Lakhs) 2.56 0.3875

-

30. Academic Staff College

Year of establishment : 1987

Number of programmes conducted (with duration) during 2014-2015

UGC Orientation : 05 [ 28 days duration]

UGC Refresher : 12 [ 21 days duration]

University own programmes

• Short Term Courses : 01 [6 days duration]

• Workshops : 03 [2-3 days duration]

• Interaction Programme : 02 [21 days duration]

• Summer School : 01 [21 days duration]

31. Does the University offer Distance Education Programmes (DEP): Yes

If yes, indicate the number of programmes offered: 219

Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII

U.G 45 105 22

P.G. 36 93 11

Certificate 13 06 07

Diploma 44 26 24

P.G. Diploma 13 40 16

Advanced Diploma - - 09

School Certificate Course - - 06

Professional Courses (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed)

37 - -

Total 188 270 95



Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council? Yes

32. Is the University applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? If

Accreditation, name the cycle.

Accreditation: Cycle 3

33. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-

assessment only)

Cycle 1: 2003, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE

Cycle 2: 28.3.2010, Accreditation outcome: „A‟ GRADE

Accreditation Certificate & Peer team report is enclosed

34. Does the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its

jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated

/ constituent / autonomous colleges under the University.

Yes, the University provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on

its website www.b-u.ac.in. The list of accredited / affiliated colleges

Colleges No. of Colleges NAAC Accredited

Affiliated 108 35

a. Autonomous 22 20

b. Non-autonomous 86 23

Constituent 03 -

PG Centre 01 -

35. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of

submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).

IQAC was established in the year 21.10.2009

AQAR (i) 2010 - 2011 report submitted on 26.12.2013

(ii) 2011 - 2012 report submitted on 02.06.2014

(iii) 2012 - 2013 report submitted on 04.06.2014

(iv) 2013 - 2014 report submitted on 06.06.2014

(v) 2014 - 2015 report submitted on 25.05.2015

http://www.b-u.ac.in/

Self Study Report Criterion - I


Criterion – I

Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 How is the institutional vision and mission reflected in the academic programmes

of the University?

The Vision of Bharathiar University is

To provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth. The

aim is not only to focus on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould the

students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and national

development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to Elevate”,

the University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and protecting

the rich heritage of our past and the secular ideals of the nation.

The Mission of Bharathiar University is

To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to

excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social,

cultural and economic needs of the nation".

To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with

synergistic interaction with the industry and society.

To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face

the emerging challenges of the knowledge area.

To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal

partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.

To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading

to newer products and processes.

To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to

justice and equality.

We draw inspiration from the following Verse of Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi

எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும் - Let my thoughts bloom

into action

ல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும் - Let me think only noble

thoughts

திண்ணிய நஞ்சம் வேண்டும் - Let me have a valiant heart

நதளிந்த ல்லறிவு வேண்டும் - Let me have a clear wisdom

Bharathiar University offers 43 PG programmes, 02 UG programme (B.Voc,

Bio Chemistry and History are to be offered from 2015-16 onwards) 43 M.Phil. &

Ph.D programmes in all the basic as well as applied disciplines under 13 different

schools.

With a strong research focus, the Defense Research & Development

Organization (DRDO) - Bharathiar University Centre for Life Sciences has been

established with most modern research equipments to enable the students and

members of faculty to take up research which has application in national defense. This

centre is a national facility recognized by the Ministry of Defense.

The skill based component in the curriculum prepares the students for job

market. The innovative courses like Textiles & Apparel Design and Communication

and Media Studies attract students within and outside States. The elective options (10



courses) within the disciplines and supportive papers (58 courses) from other

departments offered at PG level, strengthen the operation of Choice Based Credit

System. The inter-disciplinary courses (around 30%) contribute to the advancement

of knowledge through applied research.

To cater to the needs of non-traditional learners through multiple modes of

learning the Centre for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII) and Centre for

Participatory Programmes and Centre for Online Programmes (CPP & COP) facilitate

industries to offer skill based credit and non-credit courses.

1.1.2 Does the University follow a systematic process in the design and development of

the curriculum? If yes, give details of the process (need assessment, feedback, etc.).

Design and Development of Curriculum:

The University has evolved five stages in the design and development of curriculum

to ensure currency and relevance with atmost participation of various stakeholders.

The State Government has given funds to establish a Curriculum Development

Centre.

Stage: I - Conceptual Designing

Based on the curriculum model of UGC / Other reputed Universities, feedback from

alumni, students and industrial experts, the Chairman of Board of Studies (BoS) and

the Senior faculty of the department make a conceptual framework for the overall

curriculum with details of core papers, elective papers, supportive papers, skill based

papers and papers with experiential learning. Accordingly BoS designs the new

courses as well as redesigns the existing courses.

Stage: II - Review of the Detailed Design

After giving the conceptual framework for the curriculum, papers are allotted to the

senior faculty members for the preparation of detailed design. Minimum three times

there will be discussion at the department level and at the University level to explore

the possibility of offering the course, the financial requirements in offering the new

courses, preparedness of the teachers to handle the new course etc.,

Stage: III - Design Verification and Validation

At this stage integrated curriculum is formalized by giving due credit points for each

course (elective and supportive courses). Overlapping and redundancy of the content

if any is removed. Wherever necessary interdisciplinary papers are incorporated to

enable flexibility for the students at higher levels of learning. At this stage efforts are

made to authenticate the syllabi by sending the detailed design of the curriculum to

various national and international experts in the same discipline.

Stage: IV - Recommendation and Implementation

The recommendations and revisions suggested by the experts are reviewed at the

departmental meetings, and accordingly the syllabi is framed for each paper and

placed before the BoS for recommendation. Once approved by BoS the same is placed

before the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval. Once

approved, the curriculum is recommended for the University Departments and

affiliated colleges for implementation. The same is also uploaded in the University

website.

Stage: V - Feedback

The updated curriculum is implemented with all the necessary resource requirements.

End of each semester, feedback is obtained from the students on each subject taught.

The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the outgoing students, parents, alumni,



industrial experts which would form a strong basis for the conceptual design and

redesign of the curriculum for subsequent revisions. (In Stage: I)

1.1.3 How are the following aspects ensured through curriculum design and development?

Employability: Industrial experts are included as members in the BoS. At each stage

of curriculum design, employability of the students is given atmost priority. Nearly 50

to 60 percent of every paper involves experiential learning and skill development.

Project work, internship, digital literacy, awareness on open source learning through

web portals prepare the student for job market.

At the post graduate level, the curriculum transaction and assessment patterns are

designed in alignment with CSIR / UGC – NET / SET Syllabi.

Besides, skill set assessment, personality development and career counseling

programmes are organized involving outside experts. Coaching for NET, SET,

TNPSC, IAS and other competitive exams are also given regularly. In each

department one member of faculty taken care of placement activities of departments

and conduct various programmes. All these efforts ensure the employability related to

placement of students. The State Government has given grants for the establishment

of Cicil Service Coaching Centre.

Innovation: Keeping the complimentarity of each discipline, cross-disciplinary,

multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach is given in designing the new

courses like M.Sc. Medical Physics, M.Sc. Nano-Science Technology, M.Sc. Human

Genetics and Molecular Biology and M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology.

Research: Project based learning is mandatory for all the PG courses. Adequate

opportunities are given to students to visit centres of national importance for

facilitating research. Besides, University is endowed with high end research

laboratories in various disciplines for eg., DRDO – Bharathiar University CLS Lab,

Advanced Characterization labs in Physics and Nanoscience & Technology, Data

mining Lab in Bio-Informatics.

Software Engineering Lab in Computer Applications, Language Lab in Language

departments. Final year project work is given due importance in the curriculum by

assigning 8 to 12 credits. Paper presentations in seminars and publications of the

research findings by the students are very much encouraged. Popular Lecture Series

arranged by the departments by inviting eminent researchers expose the students to

newer areas of research. PURSE scheme has provided research fellowships and

purchase of sophisticated equipment.

1.1.4 To what extent does the University use the guidelines of the regulatory bodies for

developing and/or restructuring the curricula? Has the University been instrumental

in leading any curricular reform which has created a national impact?

I. Curricula as per the Guidelines of the Regulatory Bodies

The guidelines of UGC, AICTE, and TamilNadu State Council for Higher Education

(TANSCHE) are followed in restructuring the curricula, with some modification

required to take care of the regional demands and aspirations. Inputs from other

reputed institutions are also incorporated while designing the curriculum. In the case

of B.Ed & M.Ed and B.P.Ed & M.P.Ed the guidelines of the National Council of



Teacher Education are followed. In accordance with UGC regulations 2009, course

work is made compulsory for research degrees.

By following the guidelines of UGC, Bachelor in Vocational Education and

KAUSHAL Kendra, the University has prepared Under Graduate programmes on

i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii) Multimedia & Animation will be

offered from 2015-16 onwards. The Curricula is validated by the IT companies like

TCS, Infosys, UTL Technologies for the first time by following National Skills

Qualification Frame Work.

II. Curriculum Reforms with National Impact

The University is instrumental in creating curricular reform which has created a

national impact through BU – DRDO – CLS under which Eleven DRDO labs are

affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs for

offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are

recognised by Bharathiar University as research supervisors for those working as

research fellows in DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from

DRDO labs are registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above

around 20 service officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology

offered by DRDO lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is

awarded by Bharathiar University.

An MoU was executed on May 25th

2011 between Bharathiar University and Ministry

of Defense, Government of India, Defense Institute of Quality Assurance (DIQA),

Bangalore and prepared a curriculum for awarding certificate, Diploma, Post

Graduate Diploma and Post Graduation in the area of Quality and Reliability

Management (QRM). The course and the activities were co-ordinated by the Faculty /

Scientist / Officers of DIQA and faculty of Bharathiar University. So far nine batches

of officers from defense department have undergone the course and around 350 have

benefited.

1.1.5 Does the University interact with industry, research bodies and the civil society in

the curriculum revision process? If so, how has the University benefitted through

interactions with the stakeholders?

BoS constituted at the department level comprises of members from Industries,

recognized Institutions and Alumni. The University also has professional relationship

with confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Chamber of Commerce, Tirupur

Exporters Association (TEA), and Coimbatore District Small Scale Industries

Association (CODISSIA). Representation of these bodies is part of University system

as members of BoS, Planning Board, Senate & Syndicate who contribute a lot in

designing the curriculum.

1.1.6 Give details of how the University facilitates the introduction of new programmes of

studies in its affiliated colleges.

The procedure for introducing new programmes in autonomous or affiliated colleges

include the following:

Submission of proposal for the introduction of new courses along with minutes of

the College Committee

Payment of registration fee and application fee with an undertaking that they have

necessary infrastructural facilities for the existing as well as the new courses.



The University would appoint an inspection committee for visiting colleges in the

first quarter of the year and send the compliance report before 15th

May

Once approved by the inspection committee the colleges can start the programme

in that particular academic year by displaying in the notice board a copy of the

communication from the University, approving the new course.

1.1.7 Does the University encourage its colleges to provide additional skill-oriented

programmes relevant to regional needs? Cite instances (not applicable for unitary

Universities).

Under the affiliating system, autonomous colleges are encouraged to introduce new

programmes of currency and relevance. At the UG level the colleges have introduced

new programmes like B.Com-E-Commerce, B.Com Professional Accounting, B.Com

Accounting and Finance, B.B.M Retail Management, B.Com Retail Marketing,

B.Com Freight Management and B.Com Actuarial Management, B.Com Business

Service, B.A Economics with Insurance and Bachelor of Vocations (B.Voc).

At the PG level M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, M.Sc. Costume Design and

Fashion, M.Sc. Software System are introduced. In addition, the affiliated colleges are

encouraged to provide job oriented and add-on courses that improve special skills for

e.g. Textile Chemistry, Mobile Applications, Fashion Designing and Boutique

Management and Web Designing. These programmes by and large are meant to

satisfy the regional needs as Coimbatore region is known for Textiles, Health Care

and Engineering Enterprises in a large scale.

1.2 Academic flexibility

1.2.1 Furnish the inventory for the following:

∗ Programmes taught on campus

A. List of PG, M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes offered in the University

Departments

S.No. Name of the

Department Name of the Programme M.Phil. & Ph.D.

I. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur & Development

(BSMED)

1. BSMED MBA Business

Administration

II. School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

2. Bio-technology &

Genetic Engineering

M.Sc. Biotechnology Bio-technology &

Genetic Engineering

3. Microbial Bio-

technology

M.Sc. Industrial

Biotechnology

Microbial Bio-

technology

III. School of Chemical Sciences

4. Chemistry M.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry

IV. School of Commerce

5. Commerce i. M.Com Finance & C.A

ii. M.Sc. Finance &

Accounting

Commerce



IV. School of Computer Science & Engineering

6. Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science Computer Science

7. Computer Applications MCA Computer Applications

8. Information Technology M.Sc. Information

Technology

Information

Technology

VI. School of Economics

9. Economics M.A Economics Economics

10. Econometrics M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics

VII. School of Educational Studies

11. Educational Technology M.Sc. Educational

Communication

Educational

Technology

12. Education M.Ed Education

13. Extension, Career

Guidance and Students

Welfare

M.A. Career Guidance

Extension, Career

Guidance and Students

Welfare

14. Communication &

Media Studies

Master of Journalism &

Mass Communication

Communication &

Media Studies

15. Physical Education i. B.P.Ed

ii. M.P.Ed.

Physical Education

VIII. School of English and other Foreign Languages

16. Linguistics M.A Linguistics Linguistics

17. English & Foreign

Languages

M.A English Literature English & Foreign

Languages

IX. School of Life Sciences

18. Bio-informatics M.Sc. Bioinformatics Bio-informatics

19. Botany M.Sc. Botany Botany

20.

Environmental Sciences

M.Sc. Environmental

Sciences

Environmental

Sciences

21.

Zoology i. M.Sc. Zoology

ii. M.Sc. Animal

Biotechnology

Zoology

22. Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology

M.Sc. Human Genetics

and Molecular Biology

Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology

23. Textiles & Apparel

Design

M.Sc. Textiles & Apparel

Design

Textiles & Apparel

Design

24. Bio Chemistry (to be

introduced in 2015-16)

M.Sc. Bio Chemistry Bio Chemistry

X. School of Mathematics and Statistics

24. Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics

25. Applied Mathematics M.Sc. Mathematics with

C.A

Applied Mathematics

26. Statistics i. M.Sc. Statistics

ii. M.Sc. Statistics with

C.A

Statistics



XI. School of Physical Sciences

27. Nanoscience and

Technology

M.Sc. Nanoscience and

Technology

Nanoscience and

Technology

28. Physics M.Sc. Physics Physics

29. Medical Physics M.Sc. Medical Physics Medical Physics

30. Electronics and

Instrumentation

M.Sc. Electronics and

Instrumentation

Electronics and

Instrumentation

XII. School of Social Sciences

31. Psychology M.Sc. Applied Psychology Psychology

32. Social Work M.S.W. Master of Social

Work

Social Work

33. Sociology and

Population Studies

i. M.A. Sociology

ii. M.A. Population

Studies

Sociology and

Population Studies

34. Women Studies M.A. Women‟s Studies Women Studies

35. Library and Information

Science

MLIS. Library and

Information Science

Library and

Information Science

XIII. School of Tamil and other Indian Languages

36. Tamil M.A. Tamilology Tamil

B. List of PG Diploma Programmes offered in the University Departments

S.No. Name of the Programme Name of the Dept

1. PG Diploma in French (to be offered) English

2. PG Diploma in German (to be offered)

3. PG Diploma in Cheminformatics Bioinformatics

4. PG Diploma in Nano Technology Nanoscience and

Technology

5. PG Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil (when required)

Tamil

C. List of Programmes Offered in the Distance Education

Programme SDE CPP/COP CCII

U.G 45 105 22

P.G. 36 93 11

Certificate 13 06 07

Diploma 44 26 24

P.G. Diploma 13 40 16

Advanced Diploma - - 09

School Certificate Course - - 06

Professional Courses (MBA, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed)

37 - -



Total 188 270 95

∗ Programmes available for colleges to choose from

Name of the Programme No. of Courses Offered

UG

B.Sc. 42

B.Com. 22

B.A. 17

B.B.A. 07

B.C.A. 01

B.Litt. 01

B.S.W 01

Total 91

PG

M.Sc. 41

M.Com. 08

M.A. 07

MCA. 02

MBA. 01

M.I.B. 01

M.L.I.S. 01

M.S.W. 01

MJMC 01

One Year Post M.Sc 01

Total 64

Certificate Courses 15

Diploma Courses 10

PG Diploma Courses 30

1.2.2 Give details on the following provisions with reference to academic flexibility

a. Core / Elective options

b. Enrichment courses

c. Courses offered in modular form

d. Credit accumulation and transfer facility

e. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes, courses and

disciplines

a) Compulsory / Optional – Under the Choice Based Credit System out of the total

90 credits 75% credits are compulsory credits to be earned from core papers, 25%

of credits are to be earned from optional papers.

b) There is no provision to earn extra credits in the PG programme of our University.



c) Credit earned from regular mode of education is transferable if the student wants

to pursue education in the distance mode.

d) Lateral entry of students is possible in the department of Computer Applications

both in the regular and distance mode.

Student pursuing a PG programme in regular mode can opt for another PG

programme in the distance mode simultaneously. The students passing the

bachelor‟s degree in the recognized University in the discipline other than Languages

and Social Sciences may seek admission for related PG programmes of this

University subject to qualifying in the Entrance test. Ph.D. programmes are offered in

interdisciplinary areas.

1.2.3 Does the University have an explicit policy and strategy for attracting international

students?

All programmes offered at Bharathiar University are available for International

students as well, provided they submit the equivalence certificate for eligible bachelor

degree from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). English Language

Proficiency is also taken with consideration.

1.2.4 Have any courses been developed targeting international students? If so, how

successful have they been? If „no‟, explain the impediments.

Though all the programmes are available for foreign students, generally they seek

admission in the department of Linguistics, Tamil, Computer Science & Engineering,

Electronics & Instrumentation, Management, Human Genetics & Molecular Biology

and English in the last 5 years.

1.2.5 Does the University facilitate dual degree and twinning programmes? If yes, give details.

Dual degree and twinning programmes are not facilitated in the Bharathiar University.

However, student pursuing a PG programme in the regular mode have an option for

another PG programme in the distance mode simultaneously.

1.2.6 Does the University offer self-financing programmes? If yes, list them and indicate

if policies regarding admission, fee structure, teacher qualification and salary are

at par with the aided programmes?

The University is offering four programmes under self supporting mode. M.Sc.

Chemistry, M.Sc Econometrics, MCA and MBA. The admission procedure, teacher

qualification and salary are on par with the aided courses, with differential fee

structure is differential. As there is a demand for these courses self supporting streams

are instituted in addition to the normal fee structure programs.

1.2.7 Does the University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional

face-to-face mode and the distance mode of education and allow students to

combine the courses they are interested in? If „yes‟, give operational details.

Yes. The University provide the flexibility of bringing together the conventional face-

to-face mode and the distance mode of education. If a student discontinues his or her

studies after few semesters in the regular mode, she or he can still complete the degree



by enrolling in the distance mode of education, where the student is exempted from

writing the papers which the student has already cleared in the regular mode. There is

a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post Graduate

programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education Mode

simultaneously.

1.2.8 Has the University adopted the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)? If yes, for

how many programmes? What efforts have been made by the University to

encourage the introduction of CBCS in its affiliated colleges?

Yes. University has been following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2001

for the programmes offered by the University Departments as well as in affiliated

colleges. Adhering to the recommendations of TANSCHE. The credit structure has

been modified to bring uniformity across all affiliated colleges and autonomous

colleges (90 credits for two year & 135 credits for three year PG programme). CBCS

is preferred as it allows the students to acquire knowledge from various courses. It

sets a constraint that a minimum number of credits have to be earned in a particular

core subject. It also supports advanced learners by allowing them to enroll in more

number of courses in which they are interested in.

1.2.9 What percentage of programmes offered by the University follows?

Annual System: All programmes offered in Distance mode, 100%.

Semester System: All programmes offered by the University Departments follow

semester system, 100% under CBCS.

Trimester System: No course is offered in Trimester system, hence 0%.

1.2.10 How does University promote inter-disciplinary programmes? Name a few

programmes and comment on their outcome.

Bharathiar University has always been promoting inter-disciplinary programmes at

various levels such as PG, M.Phil.. and Ph.D. programmes. Some of the programmes

which are inter-disciplinary are listed below:

S.No Name of the programme Department

1. M.Sc. Mathematics with Computer

Applications

Applied Mathematics

2. M.Sc. Statistics with Computer

Applications

Statistics

3. M.Sc. Medical Physics Physics

4. M.Sc. Nanoscience & Technology

- PG Diploma in Nano Technology

Nanoscience & Technology

5. M.Sc. Bioinformatics

- PG Diploma in Cheminformatics

Bioinformatics

6. M.Sc. Animal Biotechnology Zoology

7. M.Sc. Human Genetics & Molecular

Biology

Human Genetics & Molecular

Biology

8. M.Sc. Biotechnology Biotechnology

9. M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology

10. M.Com Finance & Computer Applications Commerce



Due to the offering of Interdisciplinary PG programmes the students are

motivated to take up research in interdisciplinary subjects. For example students from

the department of Chemistry have registered their Ph.D. in the department of

Nanoscience & Technology as well as Environmental Sciences.

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 How often is the curriculum of the University reviewed and upgraded for making it

socially relevant and/ or job oriented/ knowledge intensive and meeting the

emerging needs of students and other stakeholders?

The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson (Head

of the Department), faculty members of the department, professors from other

academic institutions from all over India, industrial experts from leading companies,

student alumni who are currently entrepreneurs in industry. As the experts are from

various domains such as academia and industries, their suggestions improve the

curriculum which is relevant to industry and academia. While revising the curriculum

the emphasis is given on the state-of-the-art education, by giving sufficient number of

electives & laboratory-based courses, industry oriented mini and major projects,

internships, case studies, field work and industrial visits.

The experts of BoS meet atleast once in a year and help in designing and

updating the courses. In case there is an immediate need to change the curriculum or

to introduce a new programme, the BoS experts conduct need based meetings and

update the courses. Major changes in the curriculum, introduction of new courses are

done at least once in three years.

The following are some of the efforts taken by the University to make the

curriculum socially relevant, job-oriented, knowledge intensive and meeting the

emerging needs of students and other stakeholders:

Project work is made compulsory for the PG students, seminars; case studies are

included in the continuous evaluation and are given marks. Similarly Doctoral

Committee reviews and publications of research findings are made compulsory for

Ph.D. Research scholars.

The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and internships where

students are expected to develop real-time industrial applications required for the

company. Thus students are exposed to industrial environment. This would

enable the students to be aware of the requirements in the industry and equip

themselves to jobs once they complete their programme.

Various programmes relevant to the industries are being offered by bridging the

talent pool of both academia and industries through the Centre for Collaboration

and Industry and Institution (CCII). Industries with adequate facilities and

expertise to run the programmes are allowed to enter into MoU. In accordance

with the norms prescribed, for a specific period to offer the programmes as

collaborative programmes with Bharathiar University.

In order to make the students face placement interviews, soft skills training and

aptitude training are organized in orientation programmes for the pre-final/ first

year students.

The curriculum helps the students having interest in teaching and research for

qualifying UGC/ CSIR NET / SET as it also covers the syllabi of these

examinations.



Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out the

importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, Department of

Computer Applications has taken all steps to initiate the programme named Post

Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications with the specialization in Cyber

Security. This programme introduces specialized cyber security related curriculum

from 2015 onwards.

Socially relevant courses are offered in the Departments of Women‟s Studies and

Social Work. Students from other departments are also encouraged to take these

courses as supportive courses (02 credits).

1.3.2 During the last four years, how many new programmes at UG and PG levels were

introduced? Give details.

Interdisciplinary o PG Diploma in Cheminformatics enables students to learn the fundamentals of

Cheminformatics which is a blend of Computer Science and Chemistry. The

tools of Cheminformatics are widely used in various pharmaceutical industries

for drug discovery and research.

o Econometrics, an interdisciplinary area including social sciences and

mathematics, is widely used to connect economic theory and real world. The

Department of Econometrics was established in the year 2012. This Department

offers M.Sc. Econometrics, M.Phil. Econometrics and Ph.D. Econometrics.

o M.Sc. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology

Programmes in emerging areas

o UG Programme in B.Voc i) Business Process Service & Data Analytics ii)

Multimedia & Animation will be offered from 2015-16 onwards.

o Following the core message of the National Security Council that brought out

the importance of capacity building in the area of cyber security, steps were

taken to initiate the programme named Post Graduate Diploma in Computer

Applications with the specialization in Cyber Security.

The University introduced 8 new programmes during the last four years which

included three Ph.D., three M.Phil., three PG, two PG Diploma and one Diploma

programme. The details of the new programmes are given below.

New Programmes Introduced in Last Four Years

A. Ph.D. Programmes

S.No. Name of the Programme Department Commencement Year

1 Ph.D. Textiles and Apparel

Design

Textiles and

Apparel Design 2011

2 Ph.D. Econometrics Econometrics 2012

3 Ph.D. Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology

Human Genetics

and Molecular

Biology

2014

B. M.Phil. Programmes


1 M.Phil. Textiles and Apparel

Design

Textiles and

Apparel Design 2011



1 M.Phil. Econometrics Econometrics 2012

3 M.Phil. Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology

Human Genetics

and Molecular

Biology

2014

C. PG Programmes


1 M.Sc. Textiles and Apparel

Design

Textiles and

Apparel Design 2011

2 M.Sc. Econometrics Econometrics 2012

3 M.Sc. Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology

Human Genetics

and Molecular

Biology

2014

D. PG Diploma Programmes


1 PG Diploma in

Cheminformatics Bioinformatics 2011

2

PG diploma in Computer

Applications with

specializations in Cyber

Security, Web Designing and

Health Care

Computer

Applications 2015

E. Diploma Programmes


1

Diploma in Tamil for Mass

Communication with special

reference to foreign students –

(Chinese) conducted when

ever students are admitted

based on the need.

Tamil 2013

1.3.3 What are the strategies adopted for the revision of the existing programmes? What

percentage of courses underwent a syllabus revision?

100% of programmes have undergone a syllabus revision in the assessment

period.

University adopts the following strategies to revise the existing programmes:

o The Board of Studies of every University Department consists of a chairperson

(Head of the Department), faculty members of the department, eminent

professors from renowned academic institutions from all over India, industrial

experts from leader software development companies, student alumni who are

currently entrepreneurs in software industry. The experts of BoS meet atleast

once in a year and advise and help in designing and updating the courses. The

resolutions passed by the BoS with regard to the changes in curriculum are



implemented once they are approved by the Standing Committee of the

University which consists of the Heads of the Departments and Deans.

o Feedback is obtained from all stake holders such as industrial experts, alumni,

students and parents. The feedback is analyzed and the necessary changes are

incorporated during the design and the development of curriculum by the BoS.

o Regular academic audit of the Department is carried out by a team consisting of

experts from renowned institutions. The feedback given by them on all aspects,

including curricula, is considered and accordingly actions are taken.

o CBCS meetings are also organized regularly. The Vice-Chancellor, Registrar,

CBCS Co-Ordinator and Heads of the University Departments decide the

curriculum, programmes to be offered in these meetings. The feedback is given

to BoS experts, which are then analyzed and executed. Some of the CBCS

meetings include Principals of affiliated colleges and all the BoS experts.

1.3.4 What are the value-added courses offered by the University and how does the

University ensure that all students have access to them?

All the programmes offered in the University have value-added courses through

their curriculum as core and/ or elective courses. The curriculum is designed to

include courses which are relevant to the industry and current trends. Some of the

value added courses offered by the University Departments are listed below:

Value Added Course Department offering the Course

Thinking and Cognition, Soft Skills

through Literature, Copy Editing, Public

Speaking, Journalistic and Creative

Writing, Film Studies and Photography,

Broadcasting

Communication and Media Studies

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,

Computational Biotechnology Biotechnology

Industrial Chemistry Chemistry

Python Programming, Open Source

Languages Perl, PHP

Computer Applications & Computer

Science

Modern Banking, E-commerce,

International Financial management,

Advanced Corporate Accounting

Commerce

Financial Econometrics, Advanced

Econometrics, International Economics Econometrics

Medical Imaging Technology, Advanced

Radiotherapy Techniques Physics

Nanobiotechnology, Applications of

Nanotechnology

Nanoscience & Technology

Pharmacogenomics, Drug Designing Microbial Biotechnology

M.Sc. Medical Physics offered in the University and some are offered in hospitals

with which the Department has signed MoU. The course also insists on the

completion of certificate programme on Radiation Safety at BARC, Mumbai to

qualify for the appointment of Radiation Safety Officer.

Value-added courses are offered through CCII and Distance Education

programmes also.



CBCS enables students to undergo these courses by opting them as supportive

courses. Students can simultaneously enroll in courses offered through CCII and

Distance Education as they are conducted during weekends.

1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Does the University have a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students

regarding the curriculum and how is it made use of?

Yes, University obtains feedback from students regarding the curriculum.

Every year, feedback is obtained from students in the format designed by IQAC.

The feedback given by the students regarding curriculum is analyzed at the

Departmental meetings and in BoS meetings. The suggestions if relevant are

considered in the BoS meetings and are included in the curriculum. This way, the

latest and industry relevant content are included in the curriculum.

Apart from this, informal feedback is obtained from students and alumni during

seminars/ workshops/ conferences & BoS meetings which are also considered for

curriculum construction.

1.4.2 Does the University elicit feedback on the curriculum from national and

international faculty? If yes, specify a few methods such as conducting webinars,

workshops, online discussions etc. and its output.

Yes, University obtains feedback from national and international faculty. The curriculum

is sent to the experts and their comments are obtained either through e-mail or through

face-to-face contact during BoS meetings. Apart from this, whenever national and

international experts come to Bharathiar University to deliver lectures in the conferences,

workshops and seminars, their feedback on the curriculum is obtained. The suggestions

given by them are discussed in the BoS meetings and considered during the design of the

curriculum. The feedback of PDFs are very useful.

1.4.3 Specify the mechanism through which affiliated institutions give feedback on

curriculum enrichment and the extent to which it is made use of.

Feedback on the curriculum enrichment is also obtained from affiliated colleges and

they are considered while framing the curriculum and regulations.

CBCS meetings are organized regularly with the Principals of the affiliated

colleges where they give feedback on the curriculum.

The senior faculty members from affiliated colleges are part of Academic Council,

Senate and Syndicate. The suggestions offered by them during the meetings of

respective bodies are considered for the design of the curriculum.

1.4.4 What is the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by

the University in ensuring the effective development of the curricula?

The quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the

department for effective development of curricula are as follows:

CBCS meetings are organized regularly, where Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, CBCS

Co-Ordinator, Heads of the University Departments, Principals of affiliated

colleges, members of BoS, parents and students offer their suggestions and

improvements to be made. These suggestions are considered in the BoS meetings.



Academic audits are also conducted regularly every year which help in improving

the curricula.

Faculty development programmes are organized for the faculty members enable

them to be aware of the recent developments. This enables them to introduce latest

trends in the courses concerned.

The curriculum is revised regularly based on the suggestions and the feedback

from the stakeholders of the University. Accordingly, taking into account the

current trends and requirements, new elective and other core papers are included

in the curricula to ensure that programmes offered meet the requirements of

industry and latest trends.

Self Study Report Criterion - II


Criterion - II

Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 How does the University ensure publicity and transparency in the admission

process?

Bharathiar University follows a well-administered and transparent admission process

adhering to all the norms of UGC and the State Government.

Press notification is released in all leading newspapers around March and April of

every year calling for applications for admissions to all post graduate and research

programmes respectively except MCA and MBA programmes. For MBA and

MCA programmes separate advertisements are given calling for applications. The

admissions are based on Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)/

Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) marks,.

Admission details such as applications for prospectus and dates for admission are

also uploaded in the University website.

Separate prospectus containing the admission details are published every year for

post graduate, MBA and MCA programmes.

Admissions to all the programmes are granted entirely based on merit, and the

reservation policy of the government.

The details of candidates who are called for counseling or who are provisionally

selected along with the rank list are displayed in the notice boards of the

respective Departments and are uploaded on the University website.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the process of admission put in place by the University. List the

criteria for admission: (e.g.: (i) merit, (ii) merit with entrance test, (iii) merit,

entrance test and interview, (iv) common entrance test conducted by state agencies

and national agencies (v) other criteria followed by the University (please specify).

I. Admission Based on Merit

Candidates approaching for direct admission for programmes categorized under

direct admission, the concerned Heads of the Departments scrutinize the

applications, ascertain the eligibility criteria and if satisfied may recommend for

admission and the candidate is admitted on first come first served as well as on

merit basis following reservation policy.

II. Merit with Entrance Test:

Entrance test is conducted if the number of applications received exceeds thrice

the sanctioned strength. Selection is based on performance in the entrance test and

in the qualifying examination (UG) upto V Semester / II year.

The weightage of marks is as follows:

1 Entrance Test 60 marks

2 UG degree (upto V semester/ II year) 40 marks

Total 100 marks

Entrance test is conducted based on multiple choice questions.

Hall- tickets containing the date, time and venue of the entrance test are sent to the

candidates so as to reach the candidates atleast 5 days before the date of entrance test.



Provisional list of selected, wait listed candidates are put up in the notice boards of the

respective departments within fifteen days after the date of entrance test.

III. Merit, Entrance Test and Interview:

For Ph.D programme admissions are made through a Common Eligibility Test

followed by an interview.

1 The PG qualifying examinations marks converted to 50 Marks

2 Common Eligibility Test (CET) 35 Marks

3 Personal Interview 15 Marks

Total 100 marks

The M.Phil.. degree holders of this University, who had already undergone entrance

test need not appear for common eligibility test, but they have to attend interview.

However the UGC/CSIR-NET/CSIR-JRF/SLET/Teacher fellowship cleared

candidates /Scientists working in DRDO/Faculty of Air Force Administrative

College/foreign candidates are exempted from appearing for the common entrance

test (CET) to qualify for admission in Ph.D programme.

IV. Common Entrance Test Conducted by State Agencies and National

Agencies

For admission in MBA programme the candidate should have pass in any degree with

10+2+3/4 years pattern and should have appeared for TANCET/ CMAT.

For admission in MCA programme a pass in any recognized Bachelor's degree of

minimum 3years duration (10 + 2 + 3 /4 years pattern) in any discipline with core

Mathematics (or) Business Mathematics at +2 level is needed. Candidates should have

appeared for TANCET examination. Rank list is prepared based on the marks

obtained in the entrance test. The candidates are called for counseling in the ratio of

1:5. The candidates are provisionally selected for admission following the communal

reservation norms of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

2.1.3 Provide details of admission process in the affiliated colleges and the University‟s

role in monitoring the same.

Admission process in all the affiliated colleges is also done based on merit and

communal norms of the Government of Tamilnadu.

University‟s role in the admission process of the affiliated colleges is supervisory

in nature to ensure that all the eligibility criteria for admission are followed in

selecting the candidates.

The guidelines to be followed for admission in affiliated colleges are framed and

uploaded on the University website and the same are sent to the Principals of

affiliated colleges.

Further, the College Development Council (CDC) of Bharathiar University

monitors the admission process in the affiliated colleges.



2.1.4 Does the University have a mechanism to review its admission process and student

profile annually? If yes, what is the outcome of such an analysis and how has it

contributed to the improvement of the process?

The coordinator of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) organizes meetings at

least once in a year with the Heads of the Department and the CBCS course

coordinators. The members discuss on issues such as strength of students in

different programmes, need for new courses, changes in the existing courses, rules

and regulations of academic programmes and student-centered education. The

outcomes of these meetings also help in improving the admissions.

If the seats are vacant, second time advertisement in the popular news papers is

given and the last date for admission is also revised. Besides, the reasons are

analyzed with the concerned departments and steps such as introduction of skill

and job oriented courses in the curriculum, as elective/ supportive papers are

being done. Some of the innovative and job oriented programmes introduced in

the last four years are Textiles and Apparel Design, Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology and PG Diploma in Cheminformatics.

An analysis of gender wise, discipline wise and category wise enrolment of students

in P.G., M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in the University departments reveal the

following

Out of the total students enrolled in the assessment period 60% are girls and 40%

are boys

More than 55% of students are enrolled in science discipline (Arts 32%,

Commerce & Management 13%)

67% of student enrolled are in the OBC category (SC/ST 20%, GT/OC 13%)

during the assessment period.

Enrolment in the M.Phil. programme in the last three years has declined while the

enrolment in Ph.D. programme for the same period has increased.

Figure 1: Students enrollment under various programmes according to gender



Figure 2: Students enrollment under various programmes according to discipline

Figure 3: Students enrollment under various programmes according to category



2.1.5 What are the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for students belonging

to the following categories:

For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University

follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of

Tamilnadu i.e. ST:1% , SC:18%, (SCA 3% within SC/ST quota) MBC:20%,

BC:30% , BCM 3.5% within BC quota and the remaining 31% comes under Open

Category.

The following are the strategies adopted to increase the access for students

belonging to different categories:

SC / ST

o SC/ST welfare cell Committee has been constituted for the welfare of the SC/ST

students.

o Higher educational special loan scholarship scheme for SC/ST candidates of

Tamilnadu (only for hostel students) if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1

Lakh per annum.

o Government of India scholarship for SC/ST candidates of Tamilnadu who have

secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study and if the

income of their parents is below Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.

o Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship for SC candidates to pursue M.Phil.. / Ph.D.

programmes.

o Post graduate scholarships for SC/ST students pursuing professional courses.

OBC

o The scholarships/ financial assistance are available for the OBC candidates

include post metric scholarship for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu

who have secured minimum of 75% attendance in their previous year of study

and if the income of their parents is below Rs. 1 lakh per annum.



Women

o Meritorious candidates who are economically deprived are admitted under free

education scheme where the student is exempted from the payment of tuition

fees and mess fees throughout the study. Women candidates are given

preference under this scheme.

o Indira Gandhi PG scholarship for single girl child is available for the women

students

Persons with varied disabilities

o Three percent of the seats are reserved for differently-abled students in all the

courses except MBA and MCA.

o One seat is reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for

admission into each of the MBA and MCA programmes.

Economically weaker sections

o Free Education Scheme is offered by the University to the poor and meritorious

student. It is offered to one candidate from each department, admitted into

various courses of this University. Income of parents should not exceed Rs.

30,000/- p.a. The selection will be based on the family income and academic

performance of the students. Such students are eligible to apply for free

education. All the fee, boarding and lodging are borne by the University for the

students selected under free education scheme.

Outstanding achievers in sports and other extracurricular activities

o One seat is reserved for candidates under sports quota for admission into each of

the MBA and MCA programmes.

o Awards for best NSS volunteers, best NSS programme officer and NSS best

college are provided through various endowments and NSS, NCC students are

given preference in admission.

o Permission is granted for the students to participate in sports and other

extracurricular activities on duty permission are given for their participation in

sports and extracurricular activities.

2.1.6 Number of students admitted in University departments in the last four academic years:

Table 1: Students enrollment under various programmes during 2011-2014

Programme Year

2011 2012 2013 2014

PG 1183 1104 981 1123

M.Phil. 310 285 246 233

Ph.D. 198 151 160 214

Total 1691 1540 1387 1570



Table 2: Number of Students enrolled during 2011-2104 according to Gender, Discipline and Category

(Post Graduate Programmes)


(M.Phil. Programmes)

Discipline Category 2011 2012 2013 2014

M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot M F Tot

Arts

SC/ST 72 60 132 79 35 114 72 34 106 57 42 99

OBC 111 93 204 113 93 206 117 108 225 118 124 242

GT/OC 20 42 62 18 42 61 8 26 34 12 54 66

Sub Total 203 195 398 210 170 380 197 168 365 187 220 407

Science

SC/ST 60 55 115 49 53 102 42 51 93 44 73 117

OBC 157 239 396 124 241 365 97 210 307 124 247 371

GT/OC 35 57 92 47 31 78 22 41 63 20 39 58

Sub Total 252 351 603 220 325 545 161 302 463 188 359 547

Commerce

and

Management

SC/ST 14 21 35 12 23 35 28 10 38 15 19 34

OBC 66 58 124 46 77 123 35 63 98 45 82 127

GT/OC 8 15 23 6 15 22 8 9 17 2 6 9

Sub Total 88 94 182 64 115 179 71 82 153 62 107 169

Overall

SC/ST 146 136 282 140 111 251 142 95 237 116 134 250

OBC 334 390 724 283 411 694 249 381 630 287 453 740

GT/OC 63 114 177 71 88 159 38 76 114 34 99 133

Grand Total 543 640 1183 494 610 1104 429 552 981 437 686 1123



Arts

SC/ST 18 10 28 11 10 21 17 11 28 10 6 16

OBC 26 30 56 20 36 56 12 24 36 9 25 34

GT/OC 4 8 12 11 9 20 3 3 6 2 1 3

Sub Total 48 48 96 42 55 97 32 38 70 21 32 53

Science

SC/ST 20 18 38 13 14 27 18 8 26 9 19 28

OBC 29 105 134 40 78 119 27 82 109 25 92 117

GT/OC 4 5 9 7 9 16 10 7 17 4 7 11

Sub Total 53 128 181 60 101 161 55 97 152 38 118 156

Commerce

and

Management

SC/ST 2 3 5 2 3 5 1 - 1 2 3 5

OBC 4 22 26 4 16 20 5 17 22 2 12 14

GT/OC - 2 2 1 1 2 - 1 1 1 4 5

Sub Total 6 27 33 7 20 27 6 18 24 5 19 24

Overall

SC/ST 40 31 71 26 27 53 36 19 55 21 28 49

OBC 59 157 216 64 130 194 44 123 167 36 129 165

GT/OC 8 15 23 19 19 38 13 11 24 7 12 19

Grand Total 107 203 310 109 176 285 93 153 246 64 169 233




(Ph.D. Programmes)

The overall summary according to gender, discipline and category-wise enrolment of

students in PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes for the last four years was as follows:

On gender-wise classification, it was found that there are 60% girls students and

40% boys students are admitted under various programmes.

In the continuous of discipline-wise enrolment, the proportions of students

admitted in the Arts, Science and Commerce & Management disciplines are 32%,

55% and 13% respectively.

While students enrolment is about 67% under OBC category, it is about 20% and

13% in the case of SC/ST and GT/OC respectively.

2.1.7 Has the University conducted any analysis of demand ratio for the various

programmes of the University departments and affiliated colleges? If so, highlight

the significant trends explaining the reasons for increase/ decrease.

University Departments:

The analysis on demand ratio for various programmes in the University

departments and affiliated colleges was done by IQAC. In the School of

Chemical Sciences the demand ration is 1:10. In the School of Physical Sciences

the demand ratio is 1:6. In the School of Mathematics, Statistics, English and

Foreign Languages the demand ratio is 1:5. The School of Commerce,

Management, Computer Science & Engineering and Life Sciences the demand

ratio is 1:3. In the School of Educational Studies and Social Sciences the demand

ratio is 1:2. In the School of Tamil and Other Languages the demand ratio is 1:1.

Affiliated Colleges:

Demand ratio for affiliated colleges varies from year to year. Moreover, in

program like B.Com, BBM, B.Sc, Botany, B.Sc Zoology, B.Sc Physics, B.Sc

Chemistry and B.Sc Mathematics the demand ratio is always high with 1:5 ratio.



Arts

SC/ST 3 8 11 13 4 17 6 6 12 7 6 13

OBC 22 20 42 13 16 29 19 14 33 9 23 32

GT/OC 12 8 20 2 6 8 - 5 5 4 10 14

Sub Total 37 36 73 28 26 54 25 25 50 20 39 59

Science

SC/ST 10 6 16 8 4 12 10 4 14 12 5 17

OBC 33 40 73 25 31 56 27 40 67 37 56 93

GT/OC 6 9 15 4 6 10 2 10 12 8 15 23

Sub Total 49 55 104 37 41 78 39 54 93 57 76 133

Commerce

and

Management

SC/ST 2 1 3 1 1 2 - 1 1 2 3 5

OBC 6 7 13 3 8 11 5 7 12 5 7 12

GT/OC 1 4 5 4 2 6 1 3 4 4 1 5

Sub Total 9 12 21 8 11 19 6 11 17 11 11 22

Overall

SC/ST 15 15 30 22 9 31 16 11 27 21 14 35

OBC 61 67 128 41 55 96 51 61 112 51 86 137

GT/OC 19 21 40 10 14 24 3 18 21 16 26 42

Grand Total 95 103 198 73 78 151 70 90 160 88 126 214



Demand ratio also varies from aided to self supporting courses because of the

differential fee structure. In Government colleges the demand ratio for all

branches of aided programmes is in the ratio of 1:8 this is because of free

education. In self supporting programmes the demand ratio is nearly 1:4.

In PG programmes, the demand ratio is 1:3 for programmes like M.A English

Literature, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics and other basic sciences in both

Government and aided colleges.

In PG courses like M.Sc Computer Science and MCA there has been fluctuation

in the demand ratio and the current ratio is less than 1:1 in Computer Applications

while it is 1:3 in Computer Sciences.

Demand Ratio for the PG Programmes Offered in the University Departments

2.1.8 Were any programmes discontinued/ staggered by the University in the last four

years? If yes, please specify the reasons.

The PG programmes viz., M.Tech. in Remote Sensing and Geographical Information

System, M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology were discontinued in the

last four years. These programmes were discontinued because of the objections raised

on the grounds that professional programmes cannot be run by the Arts & Science

University. Currently the M.Tech. in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology is

offered as M.Sc. degree.



2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students

2.2.1 Does the University organize orientation / induction programme for freshers? If

yes, give details such as the duration, issues covered, experts involved and

mechanism for using the feedback in subsequent years.

Yes, the University organizes orientation programmes for the first year students.

Each department separately conducts orientation programmes for its students. On

the first day, the first year students are addressed by the concerned Head of the

Department and faculty members. They are made aware of the scope,

requirements, and opportunities of the programme. An awareness of the common

facilities available in the University is also given to the freshers. They are also

sensitized on anti-ragging, prevention of social harassment and sexual wellbeing.

During the first week, Vice-Chancellor personally welcomes all the new entrants.

The Deans of faculties, Directors and Heads of the Departments address the

students about the academic programmes, elective and supportive courses

available for the students. The common facilities available on campus are also

informed to the students.

Throughout the first year of study, various orientation programmes are organized

by inviting experts in areas such as personality development and soft skills. These

programmes are organized for 1-3 days depending on the depth of skills imparted

to the students.

Orientation programmes are organized by the University library on the usage of

library resources every year for the benefit of freshers.

The BSMED organizes a week long programme for the freshers.

2.2.2 Does the University have a mechanism through which the “differential requirements

of the student population” are analyzed after admission and before the

commencement of classes? If so, how are the key issues identified and addressed?

Before beginning the classes, the faculty members interact with the first year

students and identify their varied requirements also prepare a profile of the

students to understand the economic, social and academic background. Besides,

the differential requirements of the students are understood by the faculty mentors

during the mentoring session. The personal counseling by the mentor prepares the

new entrants in cultural adoptability, languages differences and integrates them to

new living and academic environments. The slow learners are given remedial

coaching. Visually challenged students are given scribes during their exams.

Battery operated wheel chair is given to one of the physically challenged students

to assist his mobility on campus.

Based on the economic status of the students and their attendance in class in the

previous UG programmes they are recommended for scholarships and free

education.

Every student is supplied with the academic calendar which supports them with all

the information needed to be known on campus.

Keeping in mind the heterogeneous composition of the students, adequate

opportunities are created for promoting gender sensitivity, mutual respect and

social mixing.



2.2.3 Does the University offer bridge / remedial / add-on courses? If yes, how are they

structured into the time table? Give details of the courses offered, department-

wise/faculty-wise?

The remedial coaching classes are organized for SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer

students in every department to meet their differential learning capacity. Courses

related to the programmes in which the students have enrolled are taught in those

classes. Apart from these courses, motivational talks and personality development

sessions are also handled in classes by experts in those areas.

In programmes where students could be admitted from multi-disciplinary

background, guest lecture series are organized on topics which are necessary for the

freshers for the better understanding of their courses. Top industrialists, renowned

academicians and alumni are invited as experts to give guest lecture series.

For instance, the Department of Computer Applications after examining the

results of 1st semester of the students, used to conduct remedial programs in

“Programming languages like C and C++. These classes are held on Saturdays for

a period of 2 to 3 hours per day. On an average 60 to 70 hours of remedial

coaching is arranged per year with lab practice.

The Department of English conducts Bridge / Remedial coaching class on every

Friday. Friday afternoon is meant for club activities, NET coaching as well as

extra coaching. In this, one hour is allotted for remedial / bridge course.

UGC funded Associates are available.

2.2.4 Has the University conducted any study on the academic growth of students from

disadvantaged sections of society, economically disadvantaged, physically

handicapped, slow learners, etc.? If yes, what are the main findings?

Figure 1: Students enrollment under various categories (Post Graduate Programmes)

The category wise classification of student enrolment in the post graduation

programmes reveal that the admission in the

- SC/ST ranges between 22% - 24%

- OBC ranges between 61% - 66%

- GT category it range between 12% - 15%



thus it can be stated that the admission of students belonging to socially

disadvantage category (SC/ST, OBC) is relatively higher than the norms

prescribed by the government.

In the case of Persons with Disability (PwD) the enrollment of male students was

50% more than the female students

PwD enrollment was 17% higher in Faculty of Arts when compared to faculty of

Sciences

The pass percentage of the students of different categories is calculated at the

entry level (67.12%). It is found that across all courses there has been an

improvement in their pass percentage at the exit level (70.7%) in the last four years.

The highest enrollment of Students from economically weaker section was in

School of Management & Entrepreneur Development.

Enrollment of male students from economically weaker section was higher than

female students in academic batches.

Enrollment of students from economically weaker section was higher in faculty of

arts than in faculty of science in all academic batches.

2.2.5 How does the University identify and respond to the learning needs of advanced

learners?

The advanced learners are identified based on their pass percentage at the entry

level and performance in continuous internal assessment by the faculty members

who handle classes for them.

Mentoring sessions with faculty mentors also help in the identification of

advanced learners.

The advanced learners are encouraged to take up industrial trainings, carry out

research related or industry related small assignments.

In programmes where placement trainings are given, the advanced learners form a

part of the team of faculty members, experts, senior students who train the

students for their placement activities.

The advanced learners are also motivated to participate in various state/ national

level competitions organized for the students where they can showcase their

application knowledge and where they can find a forum to meet with like-minded

students. This network will help them to learn more and also would pave way for

their career.

Advanced learners who have interests in research are also encouraged to take up

research related assignments by the faculty members. They are also encouraged to

participate in various symposiums, conferences and workshop in their areas of interest.

Advanced learners are encouraged to submit the assignments in the form of case-

studies, oral presentations, poster presentations which gives scope for improving

their communication skills.

For advanced learners the option of taking additional credits both in the University

departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be implemented from

the year 2015-16 onwards.

There is a provision for the advanced learners in the conventional regular Post

Graduate programmes to opt another PG degree through Distance Education

Mode simultaneously.



2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the University plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation

schedules (academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)?

A separate committee is constituted to prepare the academic calendar. The

academic calendar is prepared well ahead in time. It contains details such as

tentative examination schedule, details of top administrators, officers, departments

and hostels of the University, students associations and clubs, fee particulars,

courses offered, scholarships, fellowships and endowments. The academic calendar

is prepared keeping in mind the mandatory 90 working days per semester.

The CBCS rules and regulations are available in the University website. It

contains details such as the number of semester, number of contact/ teaching

hours(depends on the credit of the course), method of internal assessment & end-

semester exams. It also contains the evaluation blue print including the weightage

for internal assessment, end-semester exams and calculation of grade point and

cumulative grade point average.

The circular consisting of last date for payment of fee, commencement of classes

from the Registrar‟s office is circulated well ahead in time.

The schedules for internal tests as well as the end semester exams are placed in the

notice boards well in advance for the benefit of the students. If any teacher needs

additional time for completion of the portions, extra hours are allotted accordingly.

During the beginning of every semester, syllabus, evaluation plan is given to the

students by the concerned faculty member. The syllabus for every programme is

also available in the University website. The teaching plan varies from one

department to another and from one teacher to another. The schedule of

assignments, seminars, quiz/ programming projects is given by the concerned

faculty member. The attendance details of the students are also maintained by the

concerned faculty members.

In the case of M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, the rules and regulations clearly

mention when and how the students should take up the course work, attend

doctoral committee meetings, submit synopsis/ thesis.

The students are evaluated through continuous internal assessment, which consists of

assignments, seminars and tests. The details of these are shared with the students.

The pattern for the end semester practical and theory exams is also given to the

students during the beginning of every semester. The end semester practical and

theory exams are conducted according to the Exam schedule given by the

University.

2.3.2 Does the University provide course outlines and course schedules prior to the

commencement of the academic session? If yes, how is the effectiveness of the

process ensured?

Yes, the University provides course outlines and course schedules prior to the

commencement of the academic session. The course outlines and course schedules

are available in the curriculum, CBCS rules and regulations and in the academic

calendar of the University. The effectiveness of the process is ensured in the

following ways:

Feedback obtained through the students

Mentoring / Tutorial / Counseling Sessions

Discussions in the departmental level faculty meetings



2.3.3 Does the University face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the

stipulated time frame and calendar? If yes, elaborate on the challenges encountered

and the institutional measures to overcome these.

In general, so far no difficulties were experienced. However the University strictly

follows the 90 mandatory instructional days per semester as per the norms of UGC.

On occasions where the University is forced to declare holiday (due to rain, local

festivals), the loss of the working day is compensated in the immediate weekend.

2.3.4 How learning is made student-centric? Give a list of participatory learning activities

adopted by the faculty that contributes to holistic development and improved student

learning, besides facilitating life-long learning and knowledge management.

Learning is made student-centric in the following ways:

The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory-based components which

provides hands-on training. Many papers include lab components.

The curriculum also gives emphasis on mini-projects and projects where students are

expected to develop real-time industrial applications/ module required for company.

Seminars, assignments and case studies are included in the continuous evaluation

and are given marks so that students are involved in the learning process.

Group discussions and quiz are also conducted which involve students participation.

In some programmes, industrial visits and field work are also included in the

curriculum and are given due weightage.

The learning process is also made more interactive through usage of teaching aids

such as LCD projectors, smart class rooms and video lectures.

Most of the Science departments meet every week under the banner of „Journal

Club‟, „Seminar Club‟ and „Research Meet‟. Where the members of faculty and

students discuss the recent development in the respective research areas,

publications in the referred journals regularly.

Learning through Online Open Source (MOOC) are also introduced for self

learning from the academic year 2015.

Appearing before the Doctoral Committee to test the validity of research work and

publications of research paper in referred journals are made compulsory for Ph.D.

Research scholars.

M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars are encouraged to participate in seminars, conferences

and workshops and present papers.

Group learning activities, discussions on research papers and daily news events,

student seminars are practiced in the classrooms which encourage participatory

learning. When students are given freedom to select the topic for case

presentation, projects and assignment students show more interest in their work.

2.3.5 What is the University‟s policy on inviting experts / people of eminence to deliver

lectures and/or organize seminars for students?

University has hassle free policy to invite experts for lectures. University authorities

encourage the Heads of the Departments and faculty members to organize seminars,

symposiums, workshops and conferences and invite experts from industry, academic

and research institutions to deliver lectures for students. More than 150 eminent

scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact with students and members

of faculty.



The University provides every department with annual budget for conducting

seminars/ conferences/ workshops.

UGC-SAP funded departments have the provision to invite visiting fellows.

DRDO senior scientists also give special lectures.

Whenever experts (Professors) visit the campus for Ph.D. Viva-Voce they are

requested to deliver special lectures.

Under the title Popular Lecture Series eminent academicians, industrialists,

scientists are invited to interact with the students and faculty

Dr. Nirbhay Kumar & William G. Vincent, Professor and Chair, Department

of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA gave a lecture on

26.05.2014 in the topic of Malaria Vaccines Targeting Parasite in the Mosquito

– A Strategy for Malaria Elimination

Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, School of Applied Science,

Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore gave a lecture on 09.06.2014 in the topic of

Human Mouse Chimera in Infectious Diseases Research

2.3.6 Does the University formally encourage blended learning by using e-learning resources?

The University encourages blended learning by using e-learning resources in the

following ways:

Interactive audio-video lectures are transmitted through the EDUSAT facility

available in the University campus.

The University Library is a member of UGC - INFLIBNET - INFONET E-Journal

Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000

titles of journals from 19 National and International publishers and aggregators

through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal section,

where the students can learn atleast in part through delivery of content and

instructions via digital and online media.

The students are encouraged towards Open Source Learning through Coursera,

Udacity, EdX which gives the student a control over time, place, path and pace.

Every department has smart classrooms which enable digital teaching and learning.

All these new methods of learning are in support of conventional classroom teaching

learning methods which give the teachers and taught a scope for independent study to

create a new hybrid teaching methodology.

2.3.7 What are the technologies and facilities such as virtual laboratories, e-learning, open

educational resources and mobile education used by the faculty for effective teaching?

The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through

web resources and audio-video lectures.

In some programmes, learning using open e-resources are encouraged. For instance

in MCA, some courses use additional resources through spoken tutorials website.

The UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET facility available in the University library

enables students and scholars to access e-journals, e-books and other e-resources.

An Internet centre with 100 nodes is established in order to cater to the needs of the

students in browsing and electronic mail. This facility enables the scholars and

students to use the Internet in order to download their research and course materials.

Broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments and offices of

the University (1 GBPS).



The campus is Wi-Fi enabled which encourages students and scholars to learn

through e-resources from their convenient place and at any time.

Various online degree, diploma and certificate programmes are organized through

the joint efforts of Bharathiar University by Centre for Online Programmes and

Partner institutions.

Efforts are being taken to train the faculty members to teach through learning

management system.

Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN),

which is a nationwide knowledge-sharing initiative involving multi-gigabit, high-

speed communication network backbone.

Results are published through Internet

Syllabi for the courses all available with web page of the University.

2.3.8 Is there any designated group among the faculty to monitor the trends and issues

regarding developments in Open Source Community and integrate its benefits in

the University‟s educational processes?


Consortium. It provides opportunity for e-learning & e-education and access to

various journals.

The students are introduced to Open Source learning portals like EdX, Udacity etc.,

The University has the EDUSAT facility which supports on-line learning through

web resources and audio-video lectures.

The IQAC is taking efforts to train the faculty members to teach through Learning

Management System (LMS) and to incorporate LMS in the curriculum and to

integrate ICT in the day to day teaching learning.

Seminars and workshops are organized by the University to promote the usage of

open source software in teaching and learning.

Department of Education has conducted a workshop on e-content creation to train

the University teachers.

2.3.9 What steps has the University taken to convert traditional classrooms into 24x7

learning places?

The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and the students have the facility to download

e-resources at any time with 1 GBPS connectivity.

In almost all the science departments, the research laboratories can be accessed by

the students and research scholars 24x7.

In some departments, the students are allowed to submit their assignments,

research papers through e-mail. These are corrected by the faculty members and

the comments are sent back to them.

In some research areas, there are software packages which help in executing their

lab programs, research results and analysis work. Students are encouraged to use

these software packages as supporting tools.



2.3.10 Is there a provision for the services of counselors / mentors/ advisors for each class

or group of students for academic, personal and psycho-social guidance? If yes,

give details of the process and the number of students who have benefitted.

Counseling services are provided for four types of counselees.

Students who seek information related to career and Higher Education opportunity

Students who need personal counseling

Students who need health counseling

Students who need counseling in certain emergency situation(loss of parent)

Bharathiar Students Counseling Center is functioning from the year 2001. This center

focuses on the personal, psychological, academic and other related issues of the

individuals. The need based counseling services are rendered free of charge to the

students, scholars, staff and faculty members of the campus as well as to the general

public. Separate budget allotment is made for the counseling center. The Psychology

faculty provides counseling for the family members of the defense force.

Every class is assigned under a faculty mentor / tutor / advisor. They monitor the

academic performance at the same time need based personal counseling and

career guidance is given.

Besides, the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare do

give counseling as well as guidance to the aspiring students on career

opportunities, skill set requirements etc.,

2.3.11 Were any innovative teaching approaches/methods/practices adopted / put to use by the

faculty during the last four years? If yes, did they improve learning? What were the

methods used to evaluate the impact of such practices? What are the efforts made by

the institution in giving the faculty due recognition for innovation in teaching?

Yes, a number of innovative teaching methods/ practices are being adopted by the

faculty members. As these methods involve students in the learning process, it

improves their learning. They are as given below:

Industrial / Institutional Visits / Training are also organized at the department level.

Innovative methods are introduced by the respective faculty members. Depending

on the complexity of courses taught, the concerned faculty member will follow

need based innovative teaching methods.

Smart classrooms with video conferencing facility are available in every

department. Using these smart classrooms, interactive teaching and learning

through audio-video lectures are possible.

The curriculum gives much importance to laboratory based components and this

enables the students to learn and understand almost all the concepts practically.

Group assignments, hands-on training, case studies, quizzes and problem solving

techniques, mini-projects and project works are included in the curriculum. These

enable the students to master application skills of the knowledge. As a result of

these efforts, the presentation and communication skills of the students have

improved which is evidenced in their paper presentations in seminars and

conferences in large numbers. Students have won prizes for Best Paper

Presentation, Poster Presentation etc.,



2.3.12 How does the University create a culture of instilling and nurturing creativity and

scientific temper among the learners?

Theme centric discussions, role play, science exhibitions, instill and nurture

creativity and scientific temper among students.

In order to improve their creativity, the students are encouraged to participate in

various technical competitions, seminars, symposiums, workshops and

conferences apart from those which are organized in the University.

The students are also encouraged to organize technical events every year. For

instance, students of Social Work organize a National Level Competition every year.

Students are encouraged to participate in the viva-voce exams of M.Phil. and Ph.D.

research scholars. This will help in nurturing their interests in the areas of research.

Students are encouraged to apply for funding through projects from various

funding agencies (JRF).

Publication in research journals is made mandatory for submission of Ph.D. thesis

from 2012 onwards. The topics of their research are chosen in such a way that

they nurture creativity and scientific temper among them.

Science Day is celebrated annually (Feb 28th

) by inviting eminent scientists from

National institution and laboratories. Science exhibition are also organized for the

benefit of school children and colleges students

Besides, the activities of Journal club, Seminar club and Research meet instill

scientific temper among students.

Scholars are given training in using SPSS and other research related softwares.

2.3.13 Does the University consider student projects mandatory in the learning

programme? If yes, for how many programmes have they been (percentage of total)

made mandatory?

Yes, for all the programmes (100%) offered in the University, student‟s projects are

mandatory.

2.3.14 Does the University have a well qualified pool of human resource to meet the

requirements of the curriculum? If there is a shortfall, how is it supplemented?

Yes, University has a well qualified pool of human resources selected at national level

to meet the requirements of the curriculum. In some departments where the number of

faculty members is less than the sanctioned strength, services of temporary faculty

members and guest faculty members are utilized.

2.3.15 How are the faculty enabled to prepare computer-aided teaching/ learning

materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such efforts?

All the faculty members are well versed in Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) based teaching / learning. Moreover the following programmes are organized to

make the faculty members aware of the latest trends and techniques in ICT.

All communications from office of the Registrar is communicated through

Intranet and through SMS too.

Bharathiar University has signed a memorandum of understanding with ICT

Academy of Tamilnadu (ICTACT). Periodically seminars and hands-on trainings

are organized by Bharathiar University and ICTACT for the faculty members of



University departments and affiliated colleges.

Short term ICT related courses/ workshops are offered in the Academic Staff

College of Bharathiar University.

Efforts are being made by IQAC to train the faculty members on the usage of

Learning Management System for teaching/ learning.

Every faculty member is provided with a system and internet connectivity.

The faculty members are also given On-Duty permission to attend ICT related

seminars, workshops, conferences and hands-on trainings.

Teachers use the smart classroom facility available in their department for

teaching/ learning.

A Common Computing Center is available in the University which proposes to

offer ICT related training to administrative staff and faculty members.

The UGC-INFIBNET-INFONET facility in the library provides online access to

journals.

Internet connectivity with Wi-Fi facility is available to students and teachers.

2.3.16 Does the University have a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the

students / alumni? If yes, how is the evaluation feedback used to improve the

quality of the teaching-learning process?

Yes, University has a mechanism for the evaluation of teachers by the students/

alumni. The format for the same is prepared by IQAC.

Feedback is obtained from the students in a prescribed format every semester on

teacher evaluation. The feedback is analyzed at the department level.

Apart from this, green box is available in the University campus where students

can make representations of feedback on faculty members at any time and discuss

with faculty concern for their own self improvement.

2.4 Teacher Quality

2.4.1 How does the University plan and manage its human resources to meet the

changing requirements of the curriculum?

The University focuses on improving its human resources to meet the changing

requirements of the curriculum in the following ways:

Every faculty member is assigned with course work. The faculty members are also

involved in research related activities. (personal projects and SAP)

Well planned time table is prepared by every department with the details of

practical classes, project and seminar classes.

The faculty members are encouraged to participate in conferences, seminars,

workshops and hands-on trainings in order to make them aware of the latest trends.

The faculty members are also encouraged to participate in faculty development

programmes, curriculum workshops, pre-conference training programmes,

refresher courses and orientation programmes in order to make them familiar with

the state-of-the art technologies and trends in their respective areas of interest.

Bharathiar University has signed MoUs with various international research and

academic institutes and the faculty members are encouraged to go abroad on

faculty exchange programmes.

The faculty members are encouraged to organize conferences, workshops,

seminars and faculty development programmes through the allotment of funds.



The faculty members are also encouraged to collaborate with industries and

research institutions to carry out research work.

Training programmes are organized to train the faculty members to apply for

funded projects.

They are also encouraged to undertake paid consultancy work.

2.4.2 Furnish details of the faculty

The educational qualifications of the faculty members are as given below:

Highest

Qualification

Professor Associate

Professor

Assistant

Professor Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent Teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt. 01 02 03

Ph.D. 42 11 10 06 54 29 152

M.Phil. 07 04 11

PG 04 01 05

Temporary Teachers (UGC XI Plan)

Ph.D. 05 02 07

M.Phil.

PG

Super Numerary

Ph.D. 01 01 02 04

M.Phil.

PG

Consolidated Basis

Ph.D. 01 02 03

M.Phil. 01 01

PG

Tenure Post (Women Studies & Academic Staff College)

Ph.D. 01 01 01 02 05

M.Phil.

PG

Faculty Recharge Programme

Ph.D. 01 03 04

M.Phil.

PG

B. Voc. Extension Career Guidance & Student Welfare

Ph.D. 01 01

M.Phil. 01 01

PG



2.4.3 Does the University encourage diversity in its faculty recruitment? Provide the

following details (department / school-wise).

Yes, the University encourages diversity in its faculty recruitment. The details are as

given below:

Department/ School

% of faculty

from the

same

University

% of faculty

from other

Universities

within the state

% of faculty

from

Universities

outside the state

BSMED 31 46 15

Bio-Technology - 100 -

Microbial Biotechnology 50 50 -

Chemistry 58 28 14

Commerce 13 87 -

Computer Applications 29 57 14

Computer Science 25 75 -

Information Technology 20 80 -

Economics 40 40 20

Econometrics 100 - -

Educational Technology 50 50 -

Department of Education 25 75 -

Communication & Media

Studies 100 - -

Physical Education 60 40

Linguistics 14 86 -

English - 100 -

Bio-informatics 25 75 -

Botany 50 40 10

Environmental Sciences 25 62 13

Zoology 33 67 -

Mathematics 50 50 -

Applied Mathematics 50 50 -

Statistics 57 43 -

Nanoscience & Technology 67 33 -

Physics 70 30 -

Electronics & Instrumentation - 100 -

Psychology 80 20 -

Social Work 75 25 -

Sociology & Population Studies - - 100

Women‟s Studies 100 - -

Tamil 50 50 -

Textiles & Apparel Design 17 49 34

Extension, Career Guidance &

Students Welfare - 100 -



2.4.4 How does the University ensure that qualified faculty are appointed for new

programmes / emerging areas of study (Bio-technology, Bio-informatics, Material

Science, Nanotechnology, Comparative Media Studies, Diaspora Studies, Forensic

Computing, Educational Leadership, etc.)? How many faculty members were

appointed to teach new programmes during the last four years?

University follows two types of methods for the appointment of faculty members in

new posts. They are direct recruitment and internal recruitment.

Direct Recruitment

For direct recruitment, University follows the UGC and State Government norms.

Advertisements for the sanctioned posts are given in newspapers. Enough time is

given for the applicants to apply for the posts.

The received applications are screened to check the validation of eligibility

criteria such as qualification, experience of the applicants for the posts applied for

by the scrutiny committee. Individual call letters are sent to the shortlisted

applicants, to appear for interview.

The existing faculty members are also permitted to apply for the new posts and if

found eligible are recruited for the new posts based on their performance in the

interview by the selection committee.

As per the norms, a selection committee is constituted and the interview is

conducted. The selected candidates are intimated through a letter of appointment.

Appropriate reservation policy of Government of Tamilnadu is adopted while

recruiting the faculty.

The faculty members recruited during the last four years to teach new programmes are

as given below:

S.No. Department Number of faculty members

recruited during the last four years

1. Textiles & Apparel Design 05

2. Women Studies 02

3. Communication & Media Studies 02

4. Human Genetics 02

2.4.5 How many Emeritus / Adjunct Faculty / Visiting Professors are on the rolls of the

University?

Emeritus Professors:

There are 05 Emeritus Professors in the University

Dr. K. Sasikala, (UGC) Dept of Zoology

Dr. K. Natarajan, (CSIR) Dept of Chemistry

Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Rajaramana Fellowship, DAE, Government of India

Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy, (UGC) Dept of Environmental Sciences

Dr. D. Mangalaraj, (UGC-BSR) Dept of Nanoscience & Technology

Adjunct Faculty:

Dr. Balasubramaniam, Dept of Educational Technology

Mr. S. Chidambaranathan, CEO, Vasantha Advanced System, Coimbatore,

Mr. R. S. Mani, General manger, Bi-Metal Bearing Ltd and



Mr. Assissi Meanchery Professor, Layola Institute of Management, Kanyakumari

visit the BSMED school periodically and handled sessions on Operations

Management, Advanced Production Management and Six Sigma.

Visiting Professors:

More than 150 eminent scholars and scientists have visited our campus to interact

with students and members of faculty. To name a few

Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director, Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan

Ocean University, Taiwan.

Prof. Dr. Ching Feng Weng, Laboratory of Molecular Physiology Department of

Life Science & Institute of Biotechnology, National Dong Hwa University,

Hualien, Taiwan.

Prof. Julian Ma, Hotung Chair of Molecular Immunology, Director, Institute of

Infection and Immunity, St. Georges University of London, London, UK

Dr. Matthew Paul, St. Georges University of London, London, UK

Prof. Paul G. Layer, Developmental Biology and Neurogenetics, Darmstadt

University of Technology, Germany

Dr. Helia Cardosa, Indo-Portugal Project, University of Evora, Evora, Portugal

Prof Deouk Chin Yang, Kyung Hee University, Suwan, South Korea

Dr. Chih Yang Huang, Professor, Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science,

China Medical University and Hospital, Taiwan

Dr. R. Krishnan, Former Director CNRS, France

Dr. Augustina Genia Fongod, Dept. of Botany & Plant physiology, University of

Buea, Cameroon

Dr. Sarasan, Scientist, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), United

Kingdom

Prof. C.S. Shasting, Amrita Vidhya Peedam, Ettimadai, Coimbatore

Prof. David Cameron, Lappeenranta Univ of Technology, Finland

Prof. A. Kobayashi, JWRI, OsakaUniversity, Osaka, Japan

Prof. Arun Venkatraman, IICER, Pune

Dr. S. Sivakumar, Scientist-F, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Dr.A. Simon, Institute of Mathematical Science, Chennai

Dr. Sundararajan, Scientist, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Dr. G. Rajasekaran, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Mathematical Science,

Chennai

Dr. Ranber Singh, Visiting Scientist, JNCASR, Bangalore

2.4.6 What policies/systems are in place to academically recharge and rejuvenate

teachers (e.g. providing research grants, study leave, nomination to

national/international conferences/seminars, in-service training, organizing

national/international conferences etc.)?

The systems in place to academically recharge the teacher are as follows:

The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend national/

international level conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ symposiums/ faculty

development programmes. On an average each faculty member has attended

atleast 5 seminars / conferences / workshops a year and presented papers.



The faculty members are encouraged to organize seminars/ conferences/

workshops from the funds allotted in the department budget as well as from

funds obtained from various funding agencies. On an average each department

would conduct atleast one program per year.

Eight of our teachers have gone for Post Doctoral Studies abroad in the last 5 years.

The faculty members are granted leave to pursue their post doctoral study/ higher

qualifications in reputed national/ international research/ academic institutions.

Faculty members are given onduty leave to work in other Universities in India and

other counties to widen their teaching and research horizon.

The faculty members are given on-duty permission to attend the courses organized

by Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University and other institutions.

Newly recruited faculty members are permitted to avail grants from the University

to write proposals or to conduct pilot research.

There are provisions to avail special on-duty permission (more than 30 days per

year) for the faculty members to attend/ give lecture in seminars/ conferences/

workshops (need based).

Sabbatical facility is also available.

2.4.7 How many faculty received awards / recognitions for excellence in teaching at the

state, national and international level during the last four years

Around 50 teachers have received awards for teaching at the state level. Around 30

teachers were recognized at the International level for excellence in teaching and were

invited to share their expertise abroad.

2.4.8 How many faculty underwent staff development programmes during the last four

years (add any other programme if necessary)?

All the teachers in the cadre of Assistant Professors have undergone Refresher &

Orientation courses

Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty

Refresher Courses 53

HRD programmes 51

Orientation Programmes 32

Staff training conducted by the University 02

Staff training conducted by other institutions 33

Summer/ Winter Schools, workshops etc. 53

2.4.9 What percentage of the faculty have

been invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences

organized by external professional agencies? – 90%

participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by

national/ international professional bodies? – 100%

presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized

by professional agencies? – 100%

teaching experience in other universities / national institutions and other

institutions? – 15%

industrial engagement? – 7%

international experience in teaching? – 20%



2.4.10 How often does the University organize academic development programmes (e.g.:

curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, examination reforms, content

/ knowledge management, etc.) for its faculty aimed at enriching the teaching-

learning process?

Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University regularly organizes, orientation,

refresher courses and other short term courses for faculty members.

All the departments of the University regularly organize faculty development

programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, summer/ winter schools atleast

once a year. Experts from other reputed institutions are invited to deliver lectures

or key note speeches.

Faculty members are also encouraged to participate in the faculty development

programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops organized by other renowned

institutions/ Universities.

Curriculum Development Cell of the University organizes workshops on curriculum

development and e-content development for the faculty members once a year.

The office of the Controller of Examination organized one day seminar on

Examination Reforms.

On an average every department organizes one programme per semester.

2.4.11 Does the University have a mechanism to encourage

Mobility of faculty between Universities for teaching?

Faculty exchange programmes with national and international bodies?

If yes, how have these schemes helped in enriching the quality of the faculty?

Yes, University has mechanism to encourage mobility of faculty members between

universities for teaching and for faculty exchange programmes.

The University encourages faculty members to participate as resource person in

courses, faculty development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops and

symposiums organized by other universities or renowned research institutions.

The University also encourages faculty members to undergo higher studies/ post

doctoral studies in other institutes in India and abroad by providing lien and other

facilities. Eight faculty members have availed post doctoral fellowships in foreign

countries in the last four years.

There are various MoUs signed with renowned international universities/ research

institutions for exchange of faculty members for teaching and research activities.

For example MoU signed with Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC),

Doshisha University, Japan

MoU signed for research collaboration with Dr. Ching Feng Weng of National

Dong Hwa University, Taiwan.

MoU signed with St. George‟s University, London

Faculty exchange to South Korea under INSA Exchange

Faculty exchange to The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia under

INSA exchange

The faculty exchange programmes help the faculty members to be aware of the latest

trends and techniques in their areas of research and for exchange of knowledge and

expertise. They also help them to acquire hands-on experience on the latest equipments

available in other renowned institutions. Further the faculty exchange programmes has

helped to revamp the syllabi in including recent trends in the respective subjects.



2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the University ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the

evaluation processes that are operative?

Number of P.G programmes offered curriculum, syllabi, CBCS rules and regulations

of all the programmes offered in the University are available in the University

website, academic calendar and prospectus. These regulations clearly mention the

evaluation process in detail related to the continuous internal assessment and end-

semester exams for every course, weightage of marks for these exams, calculation of

grade point, requirement of minimum 75% of attendance and condonation.

M.Phil. programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams

and the procedure for the submission of M.Phil. thesis.

Ph.D programmes: The rules and regulations mention about the Part – I exams,

course work, mandatory doctoral committee meetings and the publication of

atleast one research paper in referred journals before submission of synopsis.

These rules and regulations are also explained to the first year students during the first

week of their classes by the concerned Heads of the Department/ Course Co-Ordinators.

Continuous Assessment marks are displayed in the department notice boards.

Provision of copy of answer scripts to the students on request and payment

reflects the true spirit of transparency in the evaluation.

2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the University and to what

extent have they been implemented in the University departments and affiliated

colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination

management system

University follows CBCS system from the year 2002.

During the beginning of the semester, date for payment of exam fees, tentative

theory/ practical exam schedule is circulated to all the departments. This enables

in completion of the syllabus and conduct of exams without any delay. As soon as

the exams are over and the exam papers are evaluated, the members of the results

passing board convene a meeting and help in faster declaration of results.

There is complete transparency in the evaluation process. The students can apply

for revaluation. They can also obtain photocopies of their evaluated answer

scripts on payment of a nominal fee. The supply of photocopies helps the students

to assess his/ her own performance in the concerned examination.

The answer scripts have fixed number of pages which avoids wastage of paper.

They also support for Optical Marker Recognition (OMR) facility.

The degree certificates can be obtained through tatkal scheme on payment of a

nominal fee. This scheme is very useful for foreign candidates who are pursuing

their studies in Bharathiar University and who have to return to their countries

after their course completion.

The degree certificates have QR codes with 11 unique features which makes the

certificate highly safe and authenticate verification from any part of the world.

Some of the processes of the examination section such as credits calculation,

results declaration, mark sheet preparation, degree certificate preparation are

automated. Hence the errors are less.

Surveillance cameras are fixed in the examination centres for monitoring purposes.

University is in the process of procuring software for examination management

system to completely automate the exam section.



Supplementary exams are conducted for the final year students; those who have

failed in the subjects (maximum of two subjects) to enable them to get the degree

on time without wasting a year.

These reforms are applicable to the affiliated colleges too.

Online payment of exam fees is practiced.

2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the University for declaration of examination

results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate

the mode / media adopted by the University for the publication of examination

results ( e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).

Final continuous assessment marks awarded to the students will be forwarded to

the Controller of Exams just before the commencement of the end semester

exams. University declares the final results within 30 days from the date of

completion of the last exams. The University has not faced any major delay in the

publication of results.

The PG exam results of the University Departments are displayed in the

University/ Department notice boards and in the University website. Besides

results of affiliated institutions are uploaded in the University website.

The results of the Affiliated Colleges / Distance Education (within 30 days)/

Common Entrance Test (within 5 days) / CCII / State-level Eligibility Test (SET-

within 30 days are uploaded in the University website.

2.5.4 How does the University ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are

the rigorous features introduced by the University to ensure confidentiality?

Transparency

The continuous internal assessment (CIA) marks are displayed in the department

notice boards. The evaluated assignment papers, test papers are given to the

students. Any discrepancy in the CIA is resolved at the department level.

The students can obtain the photocopy of their evaluated and semester exam

papers on demand with a fee.

The students can also apply for revaluation of their papers on payment of a

nominal fee.

The end-semester exam results of University Departments are displayed in the

department notice boards and in the website. The exam results of affiliated

colleges are displayed in the University website.

Confidentiality

The evaluation of end-semester exams are conducted through central valuation

system.

Two sets of question papers by two different examiners are set for every exam.

Only one of the sets is selected for the exam. This ensures confidentiality.

Dummy numbers are assigned to the answer scripts and the scripts are shuffled

before valuation.

Teachers from Colleges / Universities other than affiliated to Bharathiar

University are involved in valuation of answer scripts.

A rule book is available for all the function of the Controller of Examinations.



2.5.5 Does the University have an integrated examination platform for the following

processes?

Pre-examination processes – Time table generation, OMR, student list

generation, invigilators, squads, attendance sheet, online payment gateway, etc.

Examination process – Examination material management, logistics, etc.

Post-examination process – Attendance capture, OMR-based exam result, auto

processing, generic result processing, certification, etc.

Pre-examination processes: The tentative time table is generated based on 90

working days in every semester. Notification of exam dates is given a month

prior to exam date. Student list is generated based on the attendance details.

Based on the payment of exam fees, hall tickets are given.

Examination processes: The question papers along with the coded answer

scripts for the end-semester exams are properly sealed and sent to the concerned

departments at least one week before the commencement of the exams. Head of

the Departments act as Chief Superintendent and conduct the exams by

appointing faculty members as invigilators. Flying squads consisting of

syndicate members and senior faculty members make sudden visits to examine

the proper conduct of exams both in the University Departments and in affiliated

colleges. University representatives are nominated to oversee the conduct of

exams in affiliated and autonomous colleges. The answer scripts contain OMR

for basic information. The marks after evaluation is posted in OMR sheet for

speedy recovery and process.

Post-examination processes: During the examinations the invigilators obtain

the attendance of the candidates present, verify them and submit them to the

Chief Superintendent of exams. These attendance particulars are then forwarded

to the examination section. The answer scripts after the exams are counted

properly and sealed by the Chief Superintendent of exams and sent to the office

of Controller of Examinations then and there. The examiners are appointed

from the list of approved examiners from outside the institution and city. Single

valuation system is followed. OMR sheets are used for marks entry. The results

are passed by the results passing board approved by the Controller of

Examination and the results are published. Most of the post examination

processes such as giving dummy numbers, entry of marks, generation of mark

sheets and calculation of grade points are automated.

2.5.6 Has the University introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process?

Ph.D. students who have not undergone M.Phil. have to undergo Part-I exams.

Publication of one paper in refereed journal with citation index is compulsory for

submission of thesis.

The Ph.D. candidates have to appear for two mandatory Doctoral Committee

Meetings as per the UGC norms. In the first meeting they have to clearly identify

the problem and the committee approves to proceed if the problem is relevant.

Only after the successful completion of the second Doctoral Committee Meeting,

the Ph.D. candidate can submit the synopsis.

Some of the Science Departments are conducting, Pre synopsis presentation in the

department to validate the research work.

The status Ph.D. evaluation is updated in University website for the scholars to

know about the status.



Hard and soft copies of synopsis and Ph.D. thesis are to be submitted by the

candidates for evaluation.

The Ph.D. thesis is evaluated by one Indian expert and one foreign expert. Only

after the recommendation of these experts, a mandatory open viva-voce

examination is conducted.

Ph.D. thesis is displayed in the library before the viva-voce examination.

Course work is made compulsory for part-time category-B Ph.D. candidates.

2.5.7 Has the University created any provision for including the name of the college in

the degree certificate?

Currently there is no provision for including the name of the college in the degree

certificate of the affiliated colleges. However, the autonomous colleges affiliated to

Bharathiar University can issue the degree certificate with their names.

2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations?

Any grievances in the CIA is resolved at the department level

Any grievances with regard to the exams can be represented by the students through

the concerned Head of the Department and course coordinators for redressal.

Grievances received from the students by the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar go to

the person concern and necessary replies / recommendations are given.

Vice-Chancellor conducts regular meetings with students, along with student

advisors where the grievances of students are addressed.

2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the University to streamline the operations at the

Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which

have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section.

The examination section follows proper guidelines for the duties and

responsibilities of every staff in the section. All the data are properly

documented.

University has taken steps to completely automate all the processes. Issue of

dummy numbers is completely automated to increase the speed of the functioning.

Equipments with high end capacity for photocopying, laminating, data storage and

retrieval are installed.

The functioning of the exam section is monitored by the Controller of Exams and

reviewed by the Vice-Chancellor ultimately.

The degree certificate and mark sheets of the University contain a uniquely encoded

QR code in an encrypted form. The code will be linked to a centralized database

containing details of the students. Scanning the encrypted QR code printed on the

document will lead to a web page that bears the name of the student, year of passing,

photograph, and other related information. The centralized database is a secure

database of the University that can be accessed by corporate or any other University

to electronically verify the authenticity of the document.

A separate Examination Block is newly been established to facilitate central

valuation.



2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Has the University articulated its Graduate Attributes? If so, how does it facilitate

and monitor its implementation and outcome?

Yes, the University has articulated the graduate attributes.

The Graduate Attributes of Bharathians

(Graduate of the University)

Based on the graduate attributes, first we decide on what the students should learn;

and then identify the activities the students need to be engaged to develop their

learning. These are being done by obtaining feedback from the stakeholders such as

industrial experts, alumni, students, parents and HR personals of placement

companies. and discussed in the department meetings and CBCS meetings.

Simultaneously there will be discussion about the activities the teachers need to

engage to support the students in their learning. Accordingly necessary changes are

incorporated in the design and development of curriculum in the BoS which is

approved by SCAA. The curriculum emphasizes on laboratory based components,

projects and self learning where the students get real time industrial applications. The

curriculum also gives emphasis on development of communication skills by

introducing at least one course in a programme. Moreover, trainings on

communication and soft skills are organized in every department regularly and use of



language laboratory is encouraged. Learning is facilitated through E-resources,

INFLIBNET and INFONET with enabling Internet and Wi-Fi facilities which gives

information literacy. Faculty members and course-coordinators guide the students

properly and monitor their progress through proper counseling. The Department of

Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare have uploaded placement related

materials in their website. Finally, we prepare the students to demonstrate their

learning during group discussion, seminar presentations viva-voce exams as well as

placement interviews.

2.6.2 Does the University have clearly stated learning outcomes for its academic

programmes? If yes, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?

The CBCS rules and regulations for all programmes of the University clearly

mention the learning outcomes of its academic programmes. These regulations

are available in the Departments and in the University website.

On the first day, the first year students are informed about these regulations by the

faculty members. They are made aware of the objectives, requirements, learning

outcomes and opportunities of the programme which inculcate a quest for excellence

among the students and scholars. Besides each course is developed and detailed

syllabus is prepared keeping in mind the learning outcome from each course.

2.6.3 How are the University‟s teaching, learning and assessment strategies structured to

facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

Every course work is developed at the department level keeping in mind the objectives

and the learning outcomes of the coursework. The induction and orientation

programmes given to the freshers orient and sensitize them about various opportunities

available to them on successful completion of the academic programme.

Participatory teaching and learning, periodical continuous assessments and tutorial

system monitor the performance of the students at all levels. The connectivity

between what they study and the opportunities available for their career is well

established through faculty intervention, industrial training & internship and

career guidance.

2.6.4 How does the University collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and

use it to overcome the barriers to learning?

The details of the students such as marks secured, placement details and alumni

details are maintained in the department. They are analyzed periodically to

monitor the learning outcomes at the department level.

Student record file is maintained for all the students at the department level by

tutors which maintains data on learning outcomes.

The tutorial / mentoring sessions helps the mentors to identify the performance of

students as well as barriers for learning and remedial measures are initiated

accordingly to overcome the barriers.

The research scholars in the University are given training on research

methodology to introduce them in the advanced techniques and tools for

application in research once a year to facilitate them in doing research.

Benchmarks are set.



2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student

learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet fresh/ future challenges?

The following new technologies are deployed by the University to enhance student

learning and evaluation:

University is linked through EDUSAT network which facilitates the students and

faculty members to have access to various web resources and audio-video lectures.

Language laboratory is set up in the University which is very user-friendly. The

manual available in the laboratory enables the student for self study.


Consortium. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000


through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section.

The Internet centre enables the scholars and students to use the Internet in order to

download their research and course materials.

Wi-Fi and broadband internet connectivity is available in all the departments

which can be accessed by students and faculty members.

Every department is equipped with smart classroom which enables ICT based

teaching/ learning facility.

Bharathiar University is also linked to the National Knowledge Network (NKN),

which enables access to a large number of resources.

Self Study Report Criterion - III


Criterion - III

Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the University have a Research Committee to monitor and address issues

related to research? If yes, what is its composition? Mention a few

recommendations which have been implemented and their impact.

Yes. The University has a Research Board functioning under the chairmanship of the

Dean, Research. Research Board meets minimum once a year, based on the need it

meets even twice a year.

Composition of Research Board:

Dean, Faculty of Research, Chairman

Industrial Experts - 3

Deans of Various Faculty - 4

Principals of Affiliated Colleges - 2

Association of University Teachers - 2

Professors / Scientist of other

Universities and Research

Institutions - 3

Student Representatives - 1

Recommendations of the Research Board:

The Research Board has framed the following recommendations during the

assessment period

Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges

for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil.

Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of

the research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of

the research.

Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time

and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholar.

To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic

standards such as

change in the examination pattern for completion of course work

guidelines for change of topic and area of specialization

guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research

Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed

standard journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts

subjects. For science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI

journal before submission of the thesis and the same is produced in the form of

acceptance letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect.

appointment of senior faculty member as Research Co-Ordinator to expedite

the process of evaluation of theses.

formation of need based Grievance Redressal Committee in case of any

dispute faced by the candidate and the guide



3.1.2 What is the policy of the University to promote research in its affiliated / constituent

colleges?

Affiliated colleges are empowered to submit their research proposal individually /

collectively through the mechanism advised by their own institution. The 12b status

of UGC takes care of their research grant eligibility. Besides, Department of Scientific

and Industrial Research (DSIR) also will recognize such institutes towards obtaining

grants for research pursuits.

conducts orientation programmes to college teachers to encourage them to apply

for major research projects to funding agencies and suggest the method of doing

quality of research

organizing training programmes for teachers working in colleges in the

application of software tools, statistical packages and experimental techniques

whenever eminent resource persons visit the University there are taken to the

colleges also in order to promote high quality research

The library and laboratory of the University is accessible to students and teachers

of colleges too.

When the colleges seek for recognition of department for research as well to increase

the admission of research scholar, the University approves such requests only based on

the recommendations of the Inspection Committee which inspects about availability of

eligible guides, books, research facilities and space in the colleges.

Research Infrastructure facilities available in the University departments are

extended to Principal Investigators and students of colleges too.

There is a fast track mechanism in the administration to speed up the sending of

proposals, midterm reports and Utilization Certificate to the funding agencies.

The University encourages and supports the potential colleges to establish

research centres. Eligible college teachers are given guide recognition to guide the

students. To ensure the quality of research, the University also maintains and

monitors the number of students to be admitted per guide (Maximum 8 Ph.D.‟s &

5 M.Phil.‟s) at any given point of time.

The maximum strength of Ph.D. admission per department is also fixed based on

the availability of research facility in the colleges, books available in the library,

class room facility etc to ensure quality service to the students.

3.1.3 What are the proactive mechanisms adopted by the University to facilitate the

smooth implementation of research schemes/projects?

Advancing of funds for Sanctioned Projects

Seed money is sanctioned to young faculty to take up projects. The new recruiters

are sanctioned with minor research projects.

Maximum of three month salary / fellowship is provided for sanctioned projects

when there is delay in sanction of II & III installment of funds.

Autonomy to Principal Investigators in Purchase

There are categories for purchase of equipments.

Expenditure upto 10,000, the P.I can make on his own.

Expenditure of ̀10,000 to ̀ 50,000. Purchase can be made by inviting sealed quotation.

Expenditure of ` 50,001 to ` 2,00,000 can be made by inviting limited tenders.

Expenditure above ` 2,00,001 to ` 10,00,000 of can be made through sealed tenders.

Any expenditure exceeding ` 10,00,000 can be made by inviting open tender

through publication of tender notice in the news papers.



The Principal Investigator can utilize 5% of overhead charges on the basis of the

need after getting prior permission. The University is taking all the necessary

steps to release grants on time. Spending of sanctioned funds is done based the

budget allotment. (suggested by P.I) The annual audit is done by local fund audit

and utilization certificate is submitted on time.

Consumables and chemicals are purchased on rate contract basis from suppliers.

3.1.4 How is interdisciplinary research promoted?

The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University Departments.

Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research and have also

jointly published papers. Faculty members of University Departments conduct inter-

disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides.

Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology,

Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO-

BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology,

Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial

Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects

in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU CLS. Eleven DRDO

labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and

three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various

labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research

fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from

DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above



awarded by Bharathiar University. The major thrust areas of DRDO are:

o Application of nanotechnology for biosensors

o Prospecting of medicinal plants for therapeutics

o Synthesis of novel fluorescent molecules for various applications

o Activated carbon technologies

o Computational biology

o Plant systems for vaccine development

Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned a special grant to University for

inviting foreign Professors.

Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to

promote transdisciplinary research.

Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from

different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme.

3.1.5 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes

conducted by the University to promote a research culture on campus.

Programmes to sensitize research are organized at different levels. Workshops and

Seminars are organized at the Department level, University level and by the

Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University.

The Academic Staff College of Bharathiar University conducts a maximum of two

programmes in a year, one for the faculty members and one for research scholars to

sensitize about recent developments and application of software package in research.



Besides University departments organize research oriented conferences / workshops /

training programmes with hands on experience atleast once in a semester.

Research and Development Centre of University conducts one programme each

year inviting International experts to promote research on-campus.

Frequent meetings with the principal investigators are organized to obtain

feedback and grievances in implementing the projects.

More than 100 workshops / conferences / training programmes on research orientation

have been organized on-campus to nurture research culture in the last 5 years.

Through DST-PURSE programme the departments are encouraged to conduct

seminars / workshops and training programmes. 12 such programmes were

already conducted under DST-PURSE.

University periodically conducts programmes for newly recruited University and

college teachers to sensitize about the importance of funded research projects and

the formalities of applying for major research projects for funding agencies.

The University insists that every department should conduct weekly department

seminar involving both teachers and students on the recent developments in

research.

The University gives nominal amount for research scholars to present papers in

the international seminars outside the country

Young faculty members are supported by the University by way of providing

partial financial assistance to visit foreign countries from UGC merged scheme

assistance

3.1.6 How does the University facilitate researchers of eminence to visit the campus as

adjunct professors? What is the impact of such efforts on the research activities of

the University?

The adjunct professors visit the University twice or thrice in a year on different

capacities. They deliver lectures on latest trends in subjects and discuss the latest

research progresses in thrust areas with students and faculties and contribute to the

curriculum. They participate in workshops and conferences as keynote speakers. The

impact of their visit helps to promote inter-disciplinary research, improve the quality

of research as well as encourages the new departments to compete with other

departments.

The following are few eminent adjunct professors visiting our university:

Dr. A. Sivathanupillai, Former CEO, Brahmos, Govt of India

Dr. N. Lakshmanan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy

Dr. Thangavel, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Dr. Mohanrao, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Dr. Periasamy, Hyderabad Central University

Dr. Periasamy, Emory University, Atlanta,USA

Dr. T. J. Pandian, Madurai Kamaraj University

Dr. Rajasekaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai

Dr. G. Baskaran, Institute of Mathematical Sciences,Chennai



3.1.7 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of

heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

Every year the University is allocating fund to each department under the budget head of

Equipment, Maintenance, Chemicals and URF. Whatever is allocated effectively utilized.

Budget earmarked for Research

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

(Amt in

Lakhs)

(Amt in

Lakhs) (Amt in

Lakhs) (Amt in

Lakhs) (Amt in

Lakhs)

URF 31.10 33.20 35.55 35.55 35.55

(14%) (11%) (11%) (9%) (9%)

Equip 137.30 191.80 209.00 240.20 270.05

(60%) (64%) (63%) (64%) (67%)

Chem 48.50 58.60 66.00 78.30 76.30

(21%) (20%) (20%) (21%) (19%)

Maint 11.20 14.40 19.80 21.00 23.40

(5%) (5%) (6%) (6%) (6%)

Total 228.10 298.00 330.35 375.05 405.30

3.1.8 In its budget, does the University earmark fund for promoting research in its

affiliated colleges? If yes, provide details.

The University promotes research in the affiliated colleges through

sharing of research facilities in terms of research equipments and high end

software with the members of faculty and students of affiliated colleges

giving access to the University library books

sharing e-resources available through INFLIBNET and INFONET and

extending computational facilities to students and teachers of affiliated colleges

3.1.9 Does the University encourage research by awarding Post Doctoral

Fellowships/Research Associate ships? If yes, provide details like number of

students registered, funding by the University and other sources.

Yes. The University encourages Research by facilitating the Post-Doctoral fellows

and Research Associates to pursue their research

Fellowship No. of Students

DST- Fast Track 06

DST-WOS 02

UGC-Kothari Fellowship 02

UGC SC/ST Postdoctoral Fellowship 04

CSIR RA 03

Other Sponsored Projects 03



3.1.10 What percentages of faculty have utilized the sabbatical leave for pursuit of higher

research in premier institutions within the country and abroad? How does the

University monitor the output of these scholars?

The University teachers who have completed 6 years of service are permitted to go for

higher research by visiting premier institutions in pursuit of Higher Education. On

return the teacher shall submit a report to the University on the study, research done

during the period of leave together with a copy of the work which is evaluated further.

During the last five years 20 % of our faculty members have visited other research

laboratories. To name a few:

Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Dept of Physics - Japan

Dr. L. Senthil Kumar, Dept of Physics - Australia

Dr. K. Balachandran, Dept of Mathematics – USA

Dr. S. Saravanan, Dept of Mathematics – Japan

Dr. C. S. Sureka, Dept of Medical Physics – USA, Italy

Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology – USA, Taiwan

Dr. R. Sathishkumar, Dept of Biotechnology – Mexico, UK

Dr. S. Girija, Dept of Biotechnology - Korea

Dr. S. R. Prabakaran, Dept of Biotechnolog - USA

Dr. J. Angayaykanni, Dept of Microbial Bio-Technology - USA

Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Taiwan

Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology - Ireland

Dr. K. Murugan, Dept of Zoology - Taiwan

Dr. M. Ramesh, Dept of Zoology - China

are some of the teachers who have visited other countries during the assessment

period.

3.1.11 Provide details of national and international conferences organized by the

University highlighting the names of eminent scientists/scholars who participated in

these events.

A total of 181 National Seminars / Conferences / Workshops and 16 International

Conferences were organized by the University Departments during the assessment

period. The names of the few eminent scientists participated and shared their expertise

in such events are given below:

Dr J. M. Davila, GSFC, NASA, USA

Paulo Younse, Robotic Hardware Systems Grup, NASA, USA

D. Scherrer (Stanford University), Martha Wawro, USA

Dr. Mark Boyta and AK Scherrer NASA, USA

Prof. R. Parthasarathy, Raja Ramanna Fellow, DAE, Govt. of India

Dr Ruey Chang Hsiao, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials

Engineering, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Professor Julian K-C Ma from St. George‟s University of London

Dr. Amaladoss Anburaj, Research Scientist, Temasek Polytechnic, 21 Tampines

Avenue 1, Singapore – 529757 Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan

Ocean University, Taiwan Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls &

Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA



Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH,

Germany

Dr. Nirbhay Kumar, William G. Vincent Endowed Professor and Chair,

Department of Trophical Medicine, Tulane University, 1440 Canal Street, Suite

2210, New Orleans, LA - 70112

Herb Nyberg, President of New Mountain Innovation, the United States

S. Ramarethinam, Director, Research and Development Division, T-Stanes and

Company Limited, Coimbatore

Jiang Shiou Hwang, Director of Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan

Ocean University, Taiwan

Dr. Manas K Mandal, DS, DG (LS), DRDO

Dr. Lokendra Singh, OS, DRDO

M. R. Srinivasan, Formar Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, Govt. of

India

Prof. K. Chattopadhyay, IISc, Prof. G. Siva Prasad, IITB, Prof. A. Sundaresan,

JNCASR, Prof. Sampath, IISc, Dr V. Chandra Sekaran, DMRL, Dr C. S. Sundar,

IGCAR, Prof. Sundar Manoharan, IITK, Prof. S. Ramaprabhu, IITM, Prof. G.

Mohan Rao, IISc.

Dr K. Prabhakaran, Pusan National Lab, South Korea

Dr R. Krishnan, CNRS, France

Professor S. S. Sritharan, Director, Center for Decision, Risk, Controls &

Signals Intelligence (DRCSI), USA

Dr. Pinnamaneni Bhanu Prasad, Vision Specialist, Matrix Vision GmbH,

Germany

3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What are the financial provisions made in the University budget for supporting

students‟ research projects?

The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for

eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with

faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency

expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four

research scholars per department are given scholarships.

The students are also given travel grant to meet part of the expenses incurred towards

paper presentations in the international conferences and seminars. Wi-Fi facility is

provided on-campus and in hostels at no cost to facilitate students research.

University is in the member of Consortium and subscribing e-journals.

Number of students who have availed University Research Fellowship:

Year No. of Students

2010 53

2011 53

2012 41

2013 44

2014 47

Total 238



3.2.2 Has the University taken any special efforts to encourage its faculty to file for

patents? If so, how many have been registered and accepted?

The University has taken special efforts to encourage the faculty to file for patents.

An awareness programme was conducted on „Intellectual Property Rights‟ on 11th

&

12th

August 2011 sponsored by DRDO.

Dept of Microbial Biotechnology

S.No Patent Year

1 Bacterial Pterin Deaminase with

Antitumor Property 2260/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009

2 Mammalian Pterin deaminase with

antioxidant activity 2259/CHE/2009. dt. 18.09.2009

Dept of Botany

S.No Patent Year

1

Dietary supplement and method of

manufacturing the dietary

supplement

No. 1119/CHE/2010

2 Method and Composition for

Treatment of Wounds No. 2088/CHE/2011

Dept of Textiles & Apparel Design (Dr. Sangeetha Krishnaswamy)

S.No Patent Year

1 Sansevieria stuckyi fibres and yarns 5253/Che/2014: filed: October 21, 2014

2 Swietenia Microphylla extracts for

medical textiles

5915/Che/2014: filed: November 26,

2014

Dept of Nanoscience & Technology

S.No Patent Year

Novel chitosan nano-herbal

composites and process for

preparation and application (Ms P.

Premasudha)

Dec. 29, 2014

„Wide bandgap nanostructures‟,

British patent (Dr.R.T.Rajendra

Kumar)

0803709.5

Dept of Environmental Sciences

S.No Patent Year

A process for Denitrification of

ground water (Dr. Swaminathan &

Dr. Lakshmana Perumalsamy jointly applied for patent in Govt of

India Patent office)

236768 Application No. 1433/DEL/2003

Dt. 19.11.2003 valid for 20 years



3.2.3 Provide the following details of ongoing research projects of faculty:

S.

No.

Name of the Principle

Investigator

Name of the

funding

Agency

Title of the Project

Fund

Sanctioned

In Lakhs

Duration

Department of Bio-Technology

1 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DBT Development of Vitamin E

Biofortified Indica Rice 42.86

2012-

2015

2 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DBT (NER-

TWINING)

DNA Barcoding to study the Honey

Biodiversity in Mizoram 35.91

2013-

2016

3 Dr. R. Sathishkumar DST (Indo-

Portugal)

Study of DcAOX Genes

Functionality Associated with Cell

Reprogramming under Abiotic

Stresses

7.00 2013-

2015

4 Dr. V. VijayaPadma DST

Chemosensitizing effect of neferine

on cisplatin sensitive and resistant

human Lung, Liver and Colon

cancer cells in in vitro and in vivo

models

52.99 2014-

2017

5 Dr. J. Mathivanan Bharathiar

University

Generation of BoxB-RNA tethering

system to study gene regulatory

noncoding RNAs

1.00 2014

6 Dr. R. Sathishkumar

The

Himalaya

Drug

Company

To DNA Barcode 50 medicinal

plants 5.50

2014-

2015

7 Dr. R. Sathishkumar UGC-

UKIERI-III

In Vivo and In Vitro Studies of Plant

Expressed Recombinant Antigens

and Antibodies Against

Chikungunya Virus

9.62 2015-

2016

Department of Microbial Bio-Technology

8 Dr. K. Swaminathan UGC-MRP

Biodiesel from Simarouba glauca

seeds: Development of a protocol

for extraction and enzymatic

transesterification of S. glauca oil

and its fuel efficiency analysis.

8.15 2012-

2015

9 Dr. K. Swaminathan UGC-BSR,

India One time grant 7.00

2012-

2013

Department of Chemistry

10 Department UGC SAP Sanctioned 72.00 2011

11 Dr R.Prabhakaran DST

Binuclear tripodal ligand

complexes: An efficient candidates

for molecular wire

19.25 2011-

2014

12 Dr.M.Ilanchelian UGC

Nanomaterial functionalized with

cyclodextrin inclusion complexes of

organic dye molecules based

detection system for heavy metals

sensing

13.94 2012-

2015

13 Dr.R.Prabhakaran CSIR

A detail study on biomimetic and

dioxygen activation properties of

new Cu(II)/Cu(I) and Fe(II)

complexes containing multidentate

ligands

10.92 2012-

2015



14 Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad UGC- BSR

Prof. Dr.K.J.Rajendra Prasad has

received an onetime grant of Rs. 7

lakhs for his life time academic

achievement ( UGC- BSR)from

UGC, New Delhi

7.00 2013-

2015

15 Dr.M.Ilanchelian SERB

Functional nanoparticle

architectures for amplified

electrochemical detection of

biologically important molecules

12.00 2013

16 Dr.N.Dharmaraj CSIR

Cobalt, Nickel and copper

complexes containing

semicarbazones and

thiosemicarbazones of coumarin:

An investigation on the influence of

structural factors towards

biomolecular interactions

24.00 2013-

2015

17 Dr. P.S. Mohan DRDO

Synthesis of New Fluorescent

Probes for Biological Applications. 26.11

2014-

2017

Department of Commerce

18 Dr.M.Sumathy

ICSSR,

New Delhi

An Evaluation Study on the

Performance of the Mahatma

Gandhi National Rural Employment

Guarantee Act Scheme in

Tamilnadu with a Special focus on

Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirapalli and

Ramanathapuram District (MRP)

7.12 2012-

2014

19 Dr.M.Jegadeeshwaran

UGC

New Delhi

Role of India Post in Financial

Inclusion in Tamilnadu (MRP) 6.95

2014-

2017

Department of Computer Application

20 UGC Dr. T. Devi Basic Scientific Research 30.00 2011-

2015

Department of Economics

21 Dr.B.Muniyandi

Gulf of

Mannar

Biosphere

Reserve

Trust

(GOMBRT)

(jointly

implemented

by Govt. of

India, Govt.

of Tamil

Nadu and

UNDP

Changes in the Socio – Economic

Conditions of Fisher Folk

Households – A Study on Impact of

Vocational Training Offered by

GOMBRT

3.00 2011

22 Dr.B.Muniyandi

Directorate

of Municipal

Administrati

on,

Government

of Tamil

Nadu,

Chennai

Preparation of Human Development

Report for Coimbatore City

Municipal Corporation.

4.36 2010

23 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP

Economic Utilization of Common

Property resources : A case –study

of rural households in Tamilnadu

6.69 2012-

2014



24 Dr. S. Boopathi UGC

Socio-Economic, environmental

impact of Indoor air pollution on

Tribal households: A case evidence

from the Nilgiris District of Tamil

Nadu

6.24 2015-

2018

25 Dr. P.S. Shanmugam BU

Livihood Strategies among the Irula

Tribes of Siruvani hills in

Coimbatore District

1.00 2015-

2015

Department of Econometrics

26 Dr. A. Sangamithra ICSSR –

MRP

Treatment seeking behavior, source

of finance and cost incurred for the

treatment among married infertile

women in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

8.00 2015-

2017

Department of Extension, Career Guidance

27 Dr. A. Vimala UGC Impact of Stress on Work Life

Balance 6.92

2014-

2016

28 Dr. A. Vimala UGC Life Skill for Self Development 1.00 2015-

2015

Department of Physical Education

29 Dr. K. Murugavel UGC- MRP

Geographical based analysis on

factors predicting and determining

the performance of boys in track

and field events- A case study of

Tribal area in Tamilnadu.

4.85 2012-

2014

30 Dr. T. Radhakrishnan UGC- MRP

A study in determining cardio

respiratory fitness and

cardiovascular risk factors among

college players in Tamilnadu.

8.20 2013-

2015

31 Dr. P. Anbalagan UGC- MRP

Wellness course on Physical Health

and Mental Health among different

Professionals.

4.91 2013-

2015

32 Dr. P. Anbalagan DRDO

Effects of Yoganidra and wellness

training programme on selected

wellness components among

paramilitary personnel.

16.63 2013-

2016

Department of Linguistics

33 Dr. V. Thayalan,

Dr. C. Sivashanmugam

UGC-SAP-

DRS II

Studying the Tribal Languages and

coming out with a description of the

two Tribal Languages namely

VettakadaIrula and Eravala in the

form of two books

33.50 2011-

2013

34 Dr. S. Sundarabalu UGC

A study on dialect variations in

Tamil with reference to technical

terms of selected occupational

implements

2.05 2011-

2013

35 Dr. T. Muthukrishnan

UGC

(Innovative

Research)

“Exploring e-English of the

Undergraduated Students of B.U. and

Complting dictionary for e –English”

0.50 2015

36 Dr. V.M. Subramanian

“ A study on the Creative writing

skills of Bharathiar University

constituent college students”

0.50 2015



Department of English

37 Dr. R. Saravana Selvan UGC

Enhancing the Soft Skills of the

Post Graduate Students of English

Literature for better Employment

1.00 2015

Department of Bioinformatics

38 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DBT-MRP Biomedical Literature Mining of

MTP 43.4

2013-

2016

39 Dr. P.Shanmugavel DBT DBT Bioinformatics Centre 37.30 2006-

2015

40 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. UGC, New

Delhi Cheminformatics Programme 50.00

2012-

2017

41 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. UGC, New

Delhi

Computational Identification of

promoter regions in Fungal

Genomes

10.39 2012-

2015

42 Dr. P.Shanmugavel. ICMR, New

Delhi

In-silico molecular design of anti-

HIV microbicides and preclinical

evolution

13.85 2013-

2017

43 N. Sundara Balaji ICMR

Structural studies on Membrane

Bound and Soluble Quorum Sensing

Proteins of Salmonella typhi

28.60 2012-

2015

44 Dr. N.Jayakumar. DRDO Data Mining of High Altitude

Dieseses, DRDO 20.00

2014-

2017

Department of Botany

45 Dr. V.S.Ramachandran

Professor CSIR

Documentation, Cataloging and

Domestication of Wild Ornamental

Potential Plants from Nilgiris

15.23 2013-

2016


Professor TBGP

Status and Distribution Surveys

Selected CR/EN/DD taxa in the

Wild

6.29 2013-

2014

47 Dr. T. Parimelazhagan

Associate Professor DST-SERB

Combinatorial chemopreventive

potential of Ficus species and

natural non-nutritive compounds

against Breast cancer – a novel

approach

12.00

2013-

2015


Associate Professor

DRDO-

BUCLS

Development of Nutraceutical from

underutilized seed embryo of

Palmyrah

25.30 2014-

2017

49 Dr. T. Muthukumar

Assistant Professor DBT

Indo-Swiss collaboration in

Biotechnology project on

Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for

sustainable mixed cropping of

Pigeon pea and Finger Millet

69.00 2014-

2017

Department of Zoology

50 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan DST

DNA BAR coding in fresh water

prawn species of the genus

macrobrachium

41.06

2014-

2016

51 Dr. C. Gunasegaran

UGC

Impact of climate change on

terrestrial invertebrates in protected

areas of Nilgiri Biosphere reserve,

South India

4.31

2014-

2016

52 Dr. P. Sundarraj UGC

Nematode Diversity with respect to

flora distribution at marudamalai in

Tamilnadu.

13.80

2014-

2016



53 Dr. K. Murugan DST

A green protocol for Synthesis

Nanopesticides for Sustainable

management of Crop pests and

Vector Mosquitoes

12.00 2014-

2016

54 Dr. M. Ramesh DRDO

Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity

studies of toxicants and

nananoparticles using Zebra Fish

genotoxicity studis of toxicants and

nananop

20.20

2014-

2017

Department of Mathematics

55 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan NBHM Stability, H Control and H Filter

Design for Time – Delay System 9.89

2012-

2015

56 Dr. R. Rakkiyappan DST SERB

Delay Differential Models in

immunology and Infectino diseases

in an individual

13.68 2014-

2017

57 Dr. K. Balachandran DRDO Computational Studies of Biological

Models 24.00

2013-

2016

Department of Applied Mathematics

58 Dr. M.Muthtamil

Selvan DST

Numerical Investigation of

Oscillatory convection in a lid-

driven cavity filled with Nanofluids

11.04 2013-

2016

59 CSIR

Effects of magnetic field on mixed

convection flow in a 3-D lid-driven

cavity filled with Nanofluids

10.84 2013-

2016

Department of Statistics

60 Dr. K. K. Suresh UGC UGC-BSR-OTG-Life time

achievement. 7.00 2012

Department of Nanoscience and Technology

61 Dr D.Mangalaraj UGC

[National]

UGC – One Time Grant for Basic

Science Research 7.00

2013-

2015

62

Dr N. Ponpandian

UGC-DAE

CSR

[National]

Ion Beam Synthesis and

Characterization of Nanocomposite

Exchange Spring Magnets

7.00 2011-

2015

63 Dr N. Ponpandian DST

[National]

Development of Monodispersed

Functionalized Superparamagnetic

Nanoparticles for Potential

Biological Applications.

22.64 2012-

2015

64 Dr N. Ponpandian UGC

[National]

Hollow Nanostructures of

Hydroxyapatite and its Composites :

Shape Controlled Synthesis and

Photodegradation Studies

12.76 2012-

2015

65

Dr R. T. Rajendra

Kumar

DST

[National]

Fabrication of ZnO

nanorods/polymer hetero-junction

for solar cell application

30.00 2011-

2014

66 Dr R. T. Rajendra

Kumar

DST – Indo-

Ireland

Bilateral

Project

[Internationa

l]

Investigation of interfacial charge

transfer aspects of hybrid

polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an

initial step towards judging their

potential for nano-light emitting

devices (NANOLED)

3.07

2014-

2015




Kumar

UGC –

IUAC

[National]

Influence of Swift Heavy Ion

Irradiation on the structural and

Magnetic Properties of Galfenol

(Fe1-xGax) Thin Films

6.03 2012-

2015


Kumar

DAE- BRNS

[National]

Wetting control and electrowetting

properties of superhydrophobic Si

nanostructures

14.35 2012-

2015


Kumar

DST-SERB

[National]

Synthesis and characterization of

reduced graphene oxide for gas

sensing applications

27.60 2012-

2015


Kumar

DRDO-BU

CLS

[National]

Development of carbon based

nanostructures for nano biosensors 25.50

2014-

2017

71 Dr C. Viswanathan DST

[National]

Longmuier Blodgett Assembly of

ordered Tin Oxide /Graphene

Nanocomposites Film for Energy

Storage Applications

20.0 2012-

2015

72 Dr A. Balamurugan

DST

[National]

Development of Calcium Phosphate

/ Silica Nanotube (SiNTs) based 3 D

Porous Scaffolds : A candidate

material for hard tissue regeneration

26.6 2012-

2015

73 Dr A. Balamurugan UGC

[National]

Development and Evaluation of

Corrosion Resistance Biocompatible

Coatings on Titanium Alloys for

Implant Applications

8.00 2012-

2015

74 Dr A. Balamurugan ICMR

[National]

Development and Evaluation of

Regeneration Sol-Gel Derived

Nanoscale Bioactive Materials

27.0 To be

started

75 Ms P. Premasudha

DRDO-BU

CLS

[National]

Isolation, Charecterization,

Application of Pigment from

Microorganisms

14.9 2014-

2017

Department of Physics

76 Dr. P. Kolandaivel

DST

(Cognitive

Science

Initiative -

CSI)

Misfolding Process of Beta

Amyloid Protein 15.60

2011-

2015

77 Dr. P. Kolandaivel DRDO Structure, stability and molecular

dynamics study of Bio-nanotubes 30.00

2014-

2017

78 Dr.K.Srinivasan UGC

Investigation on the ultrasound

assisted control of nucleation,

separation, shape, size and single

crystalline growth of alpha lactose

monohydrate (-LM) polymorphs

for food and pharmaceutical

applications

11.99 2013-

2016

79 Dr.K.Srinivasan DRDO

Development of deuterated and L-

Alanine doped TGS Single Crystals

for Uncooled Pyroelectric Infrared

Detector Applications

25.20 2014-

2017

80 Dr.L.Senthilkumar DST-SERB

Theoretical Investigations on the

structural and Functional properties

of pure and metallated Protein –

DNA complexes Protein – DNA

complexes

21.14 2012-

2015



81 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar UGC-IUAC

Influence of Swift Heavy Ion

Irradiation on the structural and

Magnetic Properties of Galfenol

(Fe1-xGax) Thin Films

6.03 2012-

2015

82 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar

DAE-BRNS,

Young

Scientist

Award

Wetting control and electrowetting

properties of superhydrophobic Si

nanostructures

14.35 2012-

2015

83 Dr.R.T.Rajendrakumar DST-SERB

Fast track

Synthesis and characterization of

reduced graphene oxide for gas

sensing applications

28.00 2012-

2015

84 Dr.K.Senthilkumar UGC-MRP

Quantum mechanical and molecular

mechanical studies on the reactions

of pollutants in atmosphere and in

water

13.48 2012-

2015

85 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan DST-SERB

Development of carbon coated

mesoporous ferrite nanostructures

embedded conducting polymers as

electrodes in electrochemical

supercapacitors

22.25 2012-

2015

86 Dr.R.Kalai Selvan UGC-MRP

Shape and size controlled synthesis

of Co2AO4@C (A = Sn, Ti,V and

Si) nanocomposites as an anodes for

Li-ion batteries

6.89 2012-

2015

87 Dr. G. Shanmuga

velayutham DST-SERB

Measurement of electrothermal

efficiency, deposition efficiency of

the plasma spray torch and

development of a nanostructured

lanthanum zirconate thermal barrier

coatings

21.00 2013-

2016

88 Dr. R.Shankar DST-SERB

Quantum Chemical and molecular

Dynamics Studies on DNA with

intercalators, partial intercalators

and Groove binding molecules

16.37 2012-

2015

89 Dr. D. Nataraj DRDO

Bu- CLS

Design and fabrication of metal

oxide (Fe2O3, La FeO3 and

LaSrFeO3) hybrid transtructure

based prototype gas sensor device to

detect the trace amount of CO and

CO2

24.28 2014-

2017

90 Dr. D. Nataraj DST – SERI

Development of Hot – electron

Harvesting ducronturn dot (CdTe,

CdTe / Zns, CdTe / Cds) Based

solar cell device for Efficient

Energy Conversions Application

40.00 2015-

2018

Department of Psychology

91 Dr. S. Subramanian ICSSR

Integrated Intervention for

Eliminating Psychological

Resources among Nurses Treating

HIV?AIDS and Cancer Patients: An

experiment

7.00 2014-

2015

92 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC

“Skill Streaming: Social Skills

Intervention among Rural

Adolescents”

7.40 2015-

2017

93 Dr. A. Velayudhan ICSSR Effectiveness of Integrated Training

for Learning Disabled Children 6.50

2014-

2015



94 Dr. N. Annalakshmi NCERT

Effect of Therapeutic Story making

Intervention on Reading Skills and

Academic resilience

6.63 2015-

2017

Department of Social Work

95 Dr. R. Arjunan

CBM Christ

offel

Blindenmissi

on, South

Regional

office,

Bangalore

Physical accessibility features of

Persons with disabilities in affiliated

colleges under Bharathiar

University.

2.50 2013-

2015

95 projects are ongoing with a tune of ` 1547 lakhs

3.2.4 Does the University have any projects sponsored by the industry / corporate houses? If

yes, give details such as the name of the project, funding agency and grants received.

Industry with which linkage established Outcome of linkage

Suguna Poultry farm, Pvt Ltd., Coimbatore.

The development of feed

supplements for improvement of

poultry

Parry Agro Industries Ltd. Valparai disease forecasting for Tea

plantations

Himalaya Drug Company Development of DNA Bar codes for

Herbal Products

CIFT, Cochin Effect of EPA on TCDD/Dioxin

induced toxicity in rats.

SITRA, Coimbatore Medical textiles

The Himalaya Drug Company, Bengaluru DNA Barcoding of medicinal plants

IMTECH, Chandigarh Microbial Taxonomy and Bacterial

diversity

Aravind Eye hospital & Post Graduate institute

of Ophthalmology, Coimbatore

PCR diagnosis of Post Operative

Edophthalmitis

Madras Diabetes Research foundation, Chennai,

TN.

DNA sequencing

M/s SJK Industries Pvt. Ltd., India Development of Bio-products with

anti cancer properties

Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Foundation,

Bonn, Germany

Studies on nutritional evaluation of

differentially processed certain

underutilized legumes as alternative

food and feed sources through in

vitro and in vivo experiments

Jatropower AG, Switzerland Biochemical evaluation,

biofunctional prospecting,

assessment of genetic basis of

variability and characterization of

genetic markers of diverse

germplasm of Jatropha curcas

including a collection from different

agroclimatic regions of South India



3.2.5 How many departments of the University have been recognized for their research

activities by national / international agencies (UGC-SAP, CAS; Department with

Potential for Excellence; DST-FIST; DBT, ICSSR, ICHR, ICPR, etc.) and what is

the quantum of assistance received? Mention any two significant outcomes or

breakthroughs achieved by this recognition.

DST-FIST – 08 Depts

Biotechnology

Chemistry

Botany

Environmental Science

Nanoscience and Technology

Physics

Statistics

Zoology

Level I - ` 30.00 lakhs, Level II- ` 122.00 lakhs

Level 1- ` 32.00 lakhs, Level 2- ` 300.00 lakhs

Level 1- ` 29.05 lakhs





Level 1- ` lakhs

UGC-SAP – 08 Depts

Biotechnology

Physics

Chemistry

Economics

Mathematics *

Linguistics

Tamil (DRS-II)

Computer Science *

DRS - I – ` 42.50 lakhs, DRS- II – ` 75.00 lakhs

DRS – I –` 69.50 lakhs

DRS – I –` 39.00 lakhs, DRS – II –` 72.10 lakhs

DRS –II- ` 40.00 lakhs

-

DRS-II- ` 33.50 lakhs

DRS-II- ` 55.70lakhs

-

DST-PURSE –

all the Science Departments

` 900.00 lakhs

* - Discontinued for some years. Efforts are taken to renew.

Seven more departments are shortlisted for UGC-SAP interface meeting.

(Commerce & BSMED, Zoology, Statistics, Nonoscience, Psychology, Botany,

Computer Application)

The significant outcome of these programmes are the following

The departments were able to create sophisticated instruments for high end

research

Tamil Nadu Government has recognized the Department of Physics for creation

of Hi- tech laboratory with a financial outlay of ` 2.5 crores

The University is shortlisted for Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular

Area in Solar Energy

The Department of Bio-Technology could collaborate



3.2.6 List details of

a. research projects completed and grants received during the last four years

(funded by National/International agencies).

S.

No.

Name of the Principle

Investigator

Name of the

funding

Agency

Title of the Project

Fund

Sanctioned

In Lakhs

Duration

Department of BSMED

1

Dr. R. Venkatapathy,

Dr. S. Mahalingam

Dr. V. Ramanujam

Govt. of

Tamil Nadu

Entrepreneurship and Skill

Development 20.00

2011-

2013

2 Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan

Professor UGC

Supply of skilled labour to the

industrial units in Coimbatore 5.61

2009 -

2011

3 Dr.K. Malar Mathi

Professor UGC

Capacity building and skill

development of Tribals in The

Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu

6.12 2010 -

2012

4 Dr.V. Ramanujam

Assistant Professor UGC

Investment pattern among working

women manage in stock market

operations with reference to

selected districts in Tamilnadu

6.24 2011-

2013

Department of Bio-Technology

5 Dr.R.Sathishkumar

Assistant Professor

DRDO -BU

- CLS

Production of α - tocopherol using

methyl transferase gene from

Arabidopsis thaliana in Lycope

icom esculuntum through

Agrobacterium mediated

transformation

40.00 2006-

2011

6 Dr.S.Girija

Assistant Professor DRDO

Genetic Engineering of tomato for

cold tolerance by expressing carrot

antifreeze protein (AFP)

9.92 2006-

2010

Dr.S.Girija

Assistant Professor

BU-DRDO-

CLS

Enrichment of vitamin E in tomato

through metabolic engineering 30.00

2006-

2011

7 Dr.R.Sathishkumar

Assistant Professor DRDO-FRL

Production of Cold Tolerant

Transgenic tomato using

LTI6/RCI2A gene from

Arabidopsis thaliana

9.88 2007-

2010

8 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran

Assistant Professor

DRDO -

DRDE

Population dynamics of Microbial

consortia in human waste digeste 4.46

2008-

2011

9 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran

Assistant Professor DBT

Novel A operon homologues from

a enic resistant indigenous

bacterial strain Bacillus indicus

13.79 2008-

2011

10 Dr.V.Vijayapadma

Assistant Professor UGC-MRP

Studies on the Antimutagenic, anti

carcinogenic and anti

inflammatory potential of

Quercetin on Ochratoxin induced

toxicity

11.66 2009-

2012

11 Dr.R.Sathishkumar

Assistant Professor UKIERI-I

Development of recombinant

vaccine in transgenic plants for

Chikungunya viral infection.

32.00 2009-

2011


Assistant Professor UGC-MRP

DNA barcoding of Indian

medicinal plants (Apocyanaceae) 9.48

2009-

2012



13 Dr.S.R.Prabagaran

Assistant Professor UGC

Investigation of Novel Probiotics

from Gut Microflora of Indian

Honey Bee Apis cerana ”

11.22 2009-

2012


Assistant Professor DST

Bacterial biodive ity of Western

Ghats in search of novel species 20.35

2009-

2013

15 Dr.V.Vijayapadma

Assistant Professor

DRDO-

DIPAS

Cytoprotective effect of neferine

against hypoxia induced oxidative

stress in muscle cells.

9.58 2010-

2013

16 Dr.V.Vijayapadma

Assistant Professor DST

Neferine as a chemosensitising

agent against Doxorubicin resistant

non small cell lung carcinoma cells

using in vitro and in vivo model.

Internation

al Travel

grant

2010-

2013

Department of Microbial Bio-Technology

17 Dr. J. Angayarkanni (DST),

India

Novel derivative of Lovastatin as

anticancer agent 29.50

2010-

2013

18 Dr. V.Brindha

Priyadarisini

UGC,

New Delhi

Characterization of pigments from

Actinomycetes collected from

industrially polluted areas for

therapeutic applications.

10.03 2011-

2014

Department of Chemistry

19 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DST-SERC

Inorganic Nanomaterials

Composite- Nickel and Aluminium

silicates –hydrogen transfer and

catalytic reactions- Preparation,

characterization and catalytic

activity

23.34 2008-

2011

20 Dr.K.Natarajan DST

Dicarboxylic acid bridged

ruthenium complexes- Synthesis,

characterisation and

electrochemistry

13.78 2008-

2011

21 Dr.K.Natarajan ICMR

Identification of semisynthetic

antitumour drug from natural

topoisomerase II inhibitor using

ruthenium

20.00 2008-

2011

22 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR

Variable coordination behaviour of

thiosemicarbaozones - A

systematic investigation

9.10 2008-

2011

23 Dr.N.Dharmaraj UGC-MRP

Bionanometallation: Microbial

Assisted Synthesis of Gold

Nanoparticles for Catalytic and

Antimicrobial Applications.

9.80 2009-

2012

24 Dr.N.Dharmaraj DRDO

Preparation and characterization of

Tin (IV) oxide nanoparticles for

gas sensor and applications

14.00 2009-

2012

25 Dr.K.Natarajan CSIR

Coordination behaviour of

thiosemicarbaozones: Synthesis,

characterisation, structure

determination and applications of

thiosemicarbazone complexes of

ruthenium, palladium and nickel

15.96 2009-

2012

26 Dr.M.Ilanchelian DST

Dye molecules functionalized

metal nanocluste for the

Colorimetric and FRET detection

of biomolecules

9.70 2011-

2013



Department of Commerce

27 Dr.G.Ganesan UGC

Effective Implementation of

Activity Based Cost Management

(ABCM) Practices by

Manufacturing Companies in

South India

(MRP)

5.84 2009-

2012

28 Dr.M.Sumathy IIPA, New

Delhi

Comparative Study of the working

of District Consumer Disputes

Redressal Forum (DCDRF) in

Tamilnadu and Karnataka

(MRP)

4.00

2012-

2013

29 Dr.M.Sumathy MEA Trust,

Chennai

Global Financial Crisis on

Employment and Growth of

Textile Industry in India with

reference to Textile and Garments

Units in Coimbatore and Tirupur

District in Tamilnadu. (Minor

Research Project)

1.02 2012-

2013

30 Dr.M.Dhanabhakyam UGC

Effectiveness of E-CRM Practices

adopted by Public Sector Banks in

Tamilnadu (MRP)

6.19 2008-

2011

31 Dr.P.Chellasamy UGC

Equity Investment Strategy and

Portfolio Selection in Indian

Capital Market with special

reference to Tamil Nadu (Minor

Research Project)

0.75 2008-

2010

Department of Computer Science

32 Dr. R. Porkodi UGC

A Methodology for automatic

feature extraction, from Medline

abstracts using hybrid approach

1.90 2010-

2012

33 Dr. S. Vijayarani UGC An Efficient Technique for Privacy

Preserving Data Mining 1.62

2010-

2012

34 Mr. D. Napoleon UGC

Information technology based

knowledge bank for differently

abled students

1.10 2010-

2012

35 Dr. D. Ramyachitra UGC

An Efficient Scheduling Strategy

for protein sequence analysis on

the Grid

0.94 2009-

2011

Department of Information Technology

36 Dr. S.Sarala UGC

A Model of Defect Detection in

Object Oriented Programming

Languages and Console Based

Applications

0.98 2009-

2011

37 Dr. R.Vadivel UGC

A Protocol for Reliable Routing in

Mobile Ad-hoc Network‟s

(MANET)

1.20 2011-

2013

Department of Economics

38 Dr.K.Govindarajulu UGC - MRP

Economic Impact of Water

Pollution on Rural Households – A

case study of Noyyal River Basinin

Tamil Nadu

6.02 2006-

2011



39 Dr.B.Vanitha UGC

Economic Dimensions of

Integrated Municipal Solid Waste

Management in Coimbatore

Corporation – A case study

6.67 2009-

2012

40 Dr. B. Vanitha ICSSR

Economics of Cultivation of

Medicinal Plans in Tamilnadu with

Special Reference to Karur District

4.07 2011-

2013

41 Dr. S. Boopathi ICSSR

Dyeing and bleaching industries

pollution and its socio-economic

and environmental cacies. A case e

idence from Thiruppu, Erode and

Karur District

4.19 2010-

2013

42 Dr. A. Sangamithra (ICSSR),

“Elasticity of Demand for Health

care Services and the Impact on

Health Insurance among Industrial

Worke in Urban Coimbatore,

Tamil Nadu”

4.52 2009-

2011

43

Dr. A. Sangamithra

Malcolm &

Elizabeth

Adiseshiah

Trust,

Chennai

“Burden Of Diabetes Cost and

Source of Diabetic Treatment In

Coimbatore City” – A Study of

Coimbatore Engineering Industry”,

1.00 2010-

2011

44

Dr. A. Sangamithra UGC

“Demand for Healthcare,

Expenditure Pattern and

Awareness of Health Insurance for

Diabetic Patients in Urban

Households of Coimbatore-Tamil

Nadu”

6.09 2011-

2013

Department of Extension, Career Guidance

45 Dr. M. Padmanabhan UGC Drug abuse among the Employees

in BPO 6.20

2012-

2014

46 Dr. M. Jayakumar UGC Lifelong Learning and Extension 15.00 2012-

2014

Department of Bioinformatics

47 Dr. P. Shanmugavel. DBT

Molecular Interaction studies of

Human Neuronal α7 Nicotinic

Acetylcholine Receptor with

Neurotoxins and Neurotransmitte .

A Structure Based Drug Discovery

paradigm

23.18 2010-

2013

48 N. Sundara Balaji DST

Structural Characterization of

integral membrane proteins with

proteolytic activity from

pathogenic bacterial species

17.90 2010-

2013

49 Dr. N.Jayakumar.

UGC-Major

Research

Project

Isolation and in silico evaluation of

bioactive compounds from wheat

seedlings for Depression and T-cell

mediated autoimmune diseases”

8.88 2009-

2012

Department of Botany

50 Dr.V.Narmatha Bai

Professor & Head UGC

Survey, documentation, in vitro

propagation and Ex situ

conservation of orchids of

Vellingiri hills, Nilgiris biosphere

reserve, Western Ghats

9.97 2010-

2013



51 Dr. S. Manian,

Professor (Rtd.)

Suguna

Polutry Ltd

“Commercial trial of two selected

natural sources of saponins as feed

additive in poultry production”

2.00 2010-

2011


Professor

Karunya

University

Biodiversity Assessment of

Karunya University Campus,

Coimbatore

0.60 2009-

2010


Professor UGC

Inventorisation, Documentation

and Conservation of Endemic

Angiosperms of Nilgiris,

Tamilnadu, Nilgiri Biosphere

Reserve.

7.69 2009-

2012

54 Dr. A. Rajendran

Professor UGC

Assessment of Rare, Endemic and

Endangered Plants of Velliangiri

Hills, the Southern Western Ghats,

India

8.03 2011-

2014


Associate Professor

DIHAR -

DRDO

Phytochemical and

pharmacological investigations of

Rhodiola

9.97 2008-

2011


Associate Professor

DIBER -

DRDO

Nutritional and phytochemical

investigations of Buckwheat 9.92

2010-

2012


Associate Professor UGC

Evaluation of Passiflora species of

Southern India for Nutritional and

antioxidant properties

10.25 2010-

2013


Associate Professor

INMAS-

DRDO

Qualitative extraction from tulsi

leaves from Coimbatore region

using organic solvents for

quantification of bioactive

compounds

4.86 2012-

2013

Department of Environmental Sciences

59 Dr. M.V. Usha Rani UGC

The Etiology and Genetic pe

pectives that influence the onset of

obesity in a semi urban population

of Tamil Nadu

7.94 2009-

2012

60 Dr. P. Siddhuraju UGC

Studies on nutritional evaluation

and biofunctional properties of

selected underutilised legumes,

Bauhinia vahilii,Canavalia

ensiformis and Vigna vexillata

through in vitro and in vivo

approaches

9.73 2009-

2013

61 Dr. A. Manimekalan UGC

Fish germplasm inventory, habitat

quality assessment and mapping of

streams/river of Southern Eastern

Ghats linking with GIS

8.50 2011-2014

62 Dr. M. Muthukumar DRDO Degradation of Xenobiotics 1.50 2006-2011

63 Dr. M. Muthukumar UGC

Degradation of organochlorine

pesticide using electrochemical

oxidation and reduction process

8.43 2008-2011

Department of Zoology

64 Dr. K. Murugan DRDO

Environmental Management Sub

project on “Use of GIS- for the

prediction of mosquito vecto and

mosquito Borne diseseas

1.00 2005-

2010




Evaluation of Bacterial Larvicides,

Bacillus sphaericus (DRL, Tezpur,

Isolates) for the control of

Mosquito vecto

4.27 2008-

2012

66 Dr. K. Murugan UGC

Integration of Botanicals and

Novel Microbial (Spinosad)

Insecticides for the Control

Mosquito Vecto and for the

Development of Eco-Friendly

Biopesticides

7.09 2009-

2012

67 Dr. K. Murugan UGC

Integration of Novel Bacterial

Insecticide (Spinosad) and

Botanicals for the Control of

Mosquito Vecto at the Endemic

area of Tamil Nadu, India

10.56 2009-

2012

68 Dr. K. Murugan TANSCST

Integration of Botanical Pesticides

and Entomopathogenic Fungi

(Metarizhium anisopliae) for the

Control Mosquito Vector at

different Agro-climatic Regions of

Tamil Nadu, India.

15.17 2009-

2012

69 Dr. P. Saravanabhavan

UGC

Health management through low

cost plant feed for better survival,

growth and production of

economically important freshwater

prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergi

and Macrobrachium malcolmsoni

7.01 2009-

2012

70 Dr. V.

Ramasubramanian UGC

Development of new feed

formulations towards technological

empowerment of aquaculture

farme

6.17 2009-

2012


Integration of Nanoparticles with

Botnicals and Microbial

Insecticdes for the control of

Malarial vector, Anopheles

stephensi and malarial parasites

19.44 2010-

2012


Development of Novel Neem,

formulations for the control of

Apple Coding Moth, Pomonella

9.97 2011-

2014

Department of Applied Mathematics

73 Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi UGC

A Study on the effect of radiation

on unsteady hydromagnetic flows

over a stretching surface

11.99 2010-

2013

Department of Statistics

74 Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan UGC

A Study on the Evaluation of

Sampling Inspection Plans by

Variables Based on Normal and Non

-normal Distributions (2011-14)

5.85 2009-

2013

75 Dr. K. M. Sakthivel

UGC

A surveillance on risk facto of

cardiovascular disease, (2011-13) 1.40

2011-

2013



76 Dr. R. Muthukrishnan

UGC

Robust statistics and its

applications in computer vision

(2011-14)

5.43 2011-

2014

Department of Nanoscience and Technology

77 Dr D. Mangalaraj

DRDO

[National]

Fabrication of Nanostructured Thin

Films for Microfabricated Gas Senso

to Assess the Quality of Food

Products such as Meat and Milk

260.00 2005-

2010

78 Dr D. Mangalaraj

ISRO

[National]

Fabrication and Characterization of

Organic Solar Cells 8.50

2005-

2008

79 Dr N. Ponpandian DRDO

[National]

Magnetocaloric effect in

Nanostructures and Thin Films of

Gd5(SixGe1-x)4 for Magnetic

Refrigeration

23.24 2010-

2014

80 Dr C. Visvanathan

UGC

[National]

Controlled growth of single

crystalline V2O5 nanorod arrays for

high storage capacity Li-ion

batteries

8.40 2010-

2013

81 Dr C. Visvanathan

DRDO

[National]

Preparation and Characterization

of ZnO nanorods for UV sensor

applications.

9.00 2010-

2013

Department of Physics & Medical Physics

82 Dr. K. Srinivasan CSIR

Investigation on the

Crystallization, Polymorphism,

Habit Modification, Solution

Mediated Phase Transformation

and Optical Properties of the

Amino Acid: L-Glutamic Acid

17.43 2007-

2011

83 Dr. K. Srinivasan DST

Investigation on the

Crystallization, Polymorphism,

Habit Modification, Solution

Mediated Phase Transformation

and Optical Properties of the

Amino Acid: Glycine

11.28 2008-

2012

84 Dr. M.

Balasubramanian DAE-BRNS

Studies on nuclear fission reaction

process with orientation to nuclear

data needs of India‟s advanced

reactor program

12.11 2009-

2013

85 Dr. M.

Balasubramanian UGC-MRP

A study of heavy ion collisions in

the heavy and superheavy mass

region and the related phenomena

6.09 2010-

2013


BU - CLS

Nanostructured thin film based gas

sensor for food quality assessment 20.00

2005-

2010


BU - CLS

Fabrication of quantum dot based

visible and IR photon detecto 22.00

2010-

2012

88 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DRDO

Theoretical studies on charge

transport properties in organic field

effect transistor

7.40 2009-

2012

89 Dr. K. Senthilkumar DST-SERB

Effect of structural fluctuations and

environment on charge transport

in π-stacked and conjugated

organic molecules

17.87 2009-

2012

90 Dr. R. Kalai Selvan DAE-BRNS

Development of cost effective

electrode materials from

Eichhornia Crassipes for

electrochemical supercapacito

18.86 2010-

2013



91 Dr. R. T.

Rajendrakumar

DST-

Nanomission

Fabrication of ZnO

nanorods/polymer hetero-junction

for solar cell application

29.87 2011-

2014

92 Dr. R. T.

Rajendrakumar

DST – Indo-

Ireland

Bilateral

Project

Investigation of interfacial charge

transfer aspects of hybrid

polymer/ZnO nanorod arrays as an

initial step towards judging their

potential for nano-light emitting

devices (NANOLED)

3.07 2011-

2013

93 Dr.D.Nataraj DST

Synthesis and Photoluminescence

characterization of Natural

Biomolecule Beta-Carotene

conjugated ZnS:Mn

20.40 2009-

2013

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation

94 Dr. S. Muruganand UGC MRP

Design and fabrication of computer

aided dip coating and studies of

certain polymer films

1.95 2011-

2013

95

S. R. Vijayalakshmi

(Principal Investigator)

Dr. S. Muruganand

(Mentor)

DST-WOS

A

Real time monitoring of ubiquitous

wireless pulse oximeter sensor

node for medical care

8.50 2011-

2013

Department of Psychology

96 Dr. S. Subramanian

(Principal Investigator)

DIPR

DRDO

New Delhi

A survey on psychosocial

Determinates of potential Youth

Intention to Join Indian Defence

Service

9.96 2009-

2011

97 Dr. S. Subramanian NCERT

New Delhi

Assessing the Effectiveness of

Individualized Integrated

Intervention Strategies to turn

around Slow Learne

2.11 2010-

2012

98 Dr. S. Subramanian UGC

A Study of Psychological Facto

Determining Career Intentions and

Coping Strategies of Failed

Entrepreneu

4.64 2012-

2014

99 Dr. A. Velayudhan UGC

Psychological Facto Influencing

the Knowledge of Cancer Causing

Plastics

7.54 2009-

2011

100 Dr. A. Velayudhan

(Principal Investigator ICMR

The Influence of Perception of

Parenting Style on Adjustment,

Stress, Sexual Behaviour and

Substance Abuse of Adolescents of

Different Socioeconomic and

Geographical Conditions

9.61 2011

101 Dr.N.Annalakshmi

Center for

Educational

Research –

Madurai

Kamaraj

University,

Madurai,

Psychological Dynamics of

Academic Resilience Among

SC/ST Students In Higher

Education In Tamil Nadu

3.00 2008-

2010

102 Dr.N.Annalakshmi ICSSR

A Study of Resilience of Rural

Adolescent Students Under Risk

2.87 2008-

2010

103 Dr.N.Annalakshmi UGC, New

Delhi

Fostering Academic Resilience

Among Rural Low Socioeconomic

College Students

3.10 2009-

2011



104 Dr. N. Annalakshmi ICSSR

Enhancing Resilience among

Adolescent Students in Rural

Schools at risk for Psychosocial

Development: An action research

5.55 2012-

2014

Department of Social Work

105 Dr. Lovelina Little

Flower

UGC

2009/F.No.0

5236(1)

HRP

“Psycho-Social Correlates of Well-

being among Adolescents in

Institutional and Parent Care in

Western Districts of Tamil Nadu”

4.54 2010 -

2012

106 R. Baskar UGC

“A Study on psycho-Social Well

being of Juvenile Delinquents in

Observation Homes of

Tamil Nadu

1.40 2012-

2014

Department of Population & Sociology

107 Dr. N. Audinarayana UGC

New Delhi

Care of the Rural Elderly across

their Living Arrangements: A

Study in selected Rural Settings of

Tamil Nadu

4.39 2009-

2011

108 Dr. N. Audinarayana ICSSR

New Delhi

Care Giving to the Urban Elderly

across their Living Arrangements:

A Study in Coimbatore city Tamil

Nadu

2.39 2009-

2011

109 Dr. N. R. Suresh Babu UGC

New Delhi

Social Exclusion and Identity

of Arunthothia (Dalits) in some

selected districts of Western Tamil

Nadu

4.34 2009-

2011

109 projects are completed with a tune of ` 1439.53 lakhs

b. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and grants received

National:

1. Dr. R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has

collaborated with Dr. K. Asokan, Inter University Accelerator Centre and

executed the project on Swift Heavy Ions to Improve the Structural and Magnetic

Properties of Materials (` 6.05 Lakhs).

2. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated

with Dr M. Manivel Raja, Scientist, Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory ,

Hyderabad and executed the DRDO ER & IPR Sponsored project on Magnetic

Materials for Magnetic Refrigeration (` 23.84 Lakhs).

3. Dr R. Kalai Selvan, Department of Physics has collaborated with Dr Melo,

Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, Mumbai and executed the

project on Cost effective Electrode materials for Supercapacitors (` 19 Lakhs).

4. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has

collaborated with Dr K. P. Vijaya Kumar, CUSAT, Cochin and executed the

project on Fabrication of ZnO Nanorods/Polymer Hetero-Junction for Solar Cell

Applications (` 30 Lakhs).

5. Dr N. Ponpandian, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has collaborated

with Dr S. Amirthapandian, Scientist, Indira Gandhi centre for Atomic Research,

Kalpakkam and executed the UGC – CSR Sponsored project on Exchange Spring

Magnets (` 7 Lakhs).



International

1. Dr R. T. Rajendra Kumar, Department of Nanoscience and Technology has

collaborated with Dr Enda Mcgylan, Dublin City University, Ireland and executed

the project on Charge Transfer Aspects of NANOLED (` 5 Lakhs).

2. Dr C. S. Sureka, Department of Physics, has been invited by Dr Reinhard Schulte,

Lomalinda University Medical Centre, California USA in the year 2012.

3. A project entitled "Bio fertilization and Bio irrigation for sustainable mixed

cropping of pigeon pea and finger millet" is sanctioned to Dr.T. Muthukumar by

ISCB, Indo Swiss Collaboration in Biotechnology, Project Duration : 21.10.14 -

20.10.17 Fund allotted (` 69 lakhs)

4. Dr. K. Murugan, with Dr. Donlad R Barnard, under CREST AWARD from

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi to work at

USDA-ARS-CMAVE, USA for three months from May, 2011 to August, 2011.

5. Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London

under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against

Chikungunya viral infection

6. Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and

DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich,

Germany (` 10 lakhs)

7. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked

on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis

of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of

Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of

South India (` 8 lakhs)

8. Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH)

Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of

differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed

sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs)

3.3 Research Facilities

3.3.1 What efforts have been made by the University to improve its infrastructure

requirements to facilitate research? What strategies have been evolved to meet the

needs of researchers in emerging disciplines?

University has created several sophisticated research infrastructures through the

DRDO–BU- CLS, DST –PURSE, DST-FIST and UGC-SAP programmes. The major

research facilities developed and available on campus are given below:

List of Research Equipments Available

Name of the Equipment Actual Cost

(` in Lakhs) Source

Year of

Purchase Department

Fluorescent inverted

microscopy

10 DST-FIST 2012 Biotechnology

Gel-documentation Unit 07 University 2012 Biotechnology

Deep free – 80 deg C 20 DST 2011 Biotechnology

Real Time PCR 20 DST 2013 Biotechnology

Nanodrop 06 University 2014 Biotechnology

Plate Reader 06 University 2012 Biotechnology

High Performance Liquid

Chromatography

09 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental

Science



FTIR Spectrometer 10 DST-FIST 2008 Environmental

Science

Inductively Coupled Plasma

Mass Spectrometer

75 DST-

PURSE

2012 Environmental

Science

High Performance

Computing Cluster

75 DST –

PURSE

2014 Maths &

Statistics

Single Crystal X-ray

Diffractometer

175 DST-

PURSE

2014-15 Physics

Powder X-Ray

Diffractometer

60 DST-FIST 2011 Physics

FTIR Spectrometer 14 DST-FIST 2011 Physics

Differential Scanning

Calorimeter

30 UGC-SAP 2013 Physics

Spectroflourimeter 14 DST 2011 Physics

Electrochemical Work

Station

20 DST 2012 Physics

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer 07 University 2013 Physics

Plasma Equipments 25 2010 Physics

High Energy Ball Mill 09 UGC 2010 Physics

High Performance

Computing Cluster

75 UGC,

DST

2010-

2013

Physics

DC/RF Magnetron

Sputtering

35 State

Govt.

2009 Nanoscience

Field Emission Scanning

Electron Microscope

175 DST-

PURSE

2012 Nanoscience

Laser Raman Spectrometer 65 State

Govt.

2008 Nanoscience

Atomic Force Microscope 25 State

Govt.

2008 Nanoscience

FTIR Spectrometer 13 University 2013 Nanoscience

Spectrofluorometer 14 University 2014 Nanoscience

UV- Visible

Spectrophotometer

07 DST-

SERB

2013 Nanoscience

Contact Angle Measurement

Setup

09 DST 2012 Nanoscience

Potentiostat / Galvanostat 06 UGC 2011 Nanoscience

Gel-Documentation System 06 UGC – XI

Plan

2011 Nanoscience

High Energy Ball Mill 8.5 University 2011 Nanoscience

High Energy Ball Mill 07 DST –

SERB

2012 Nanoscience

Longmuir Blodgett Trough 09 DST -

SERB

2013 Nanoscience

Thermal Evaporation Unit 06 University 2011 Nanoscience

Plasma Chamber with Turbo

Pump

08 DST 2012 Nanoscience

Probe Sonicator 5.5 2013 Nanoscience

Electro Spinning Unit 6.5 DST-

SERB

2014-15 Nanoscience



Powder X-ray Diffractometer 65 DST-FIST 2014-15 Nanoscience

Scanning Electron

Microscopy

65 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU

CLS

Differential Scanning

Calorimeter


CLS

Autolab 10 DRDO 2009 DRDO-BU

CLS

Simultaneous Thermal

Analyzer (STA)


CLS

Glove Box 35 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU

CLS

Impedance Analyzer 18 DRDO 2010 DRDO-BU

CLS

FTIR Spectrometer 16 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU

CLS

Powder X-ray Diffractometer 50 DRDO 2008 DRDO-BU

CLS

Spectroflourimeter 15 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU

CLS

Arc Melting Furnace 09 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU

CLS

High Energy Ball Mill 09 DRDO 2007 DRDO-BU

CLS

ICP-MS 50 DRDO 2012 DRDO-BU

CLS

3.3.2 Does the University have an Information Resource Centre to cater to the needs of

researchers? If yes, provide details of the facility.

The University caters to needs of the researchers in two stages

Pre Research Stage: Information related to e-journals, relevant publications, books,

research lab are given by the respective departments / guides in the induction meetings.

Post Research Stage: Details related to Post Doctoral Fellowships; Seminars and

Conferences are shared through intranet facility and in the display boards.

The University has a well established computer centre with more than 100 nodes with

latest research softwares. Internet facility is provided to students and research

scholars. University has an excellent Library resource including more than One Lakhs

Books, 145 Journals, e-journals like Science Direct, Springer, Wiley, ACS, APS and

other online resources through INFLIBNET and INFONET.

3.3.3 Does the University have a University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC)? If

yes, have the facilities been made available to research scholars? What is the

funding allotted to USIC?

The University has established the University Science Instrumentation Centre as a

service Department which extends instrumentation services to the University

Departments by way of designing and fabrication of experimental gadgets, electronic

equipments. Later, the centre is elevated to academic status in the name of „Department

of Electronics and Instrumentation‟. The department possesses high end equipments

like Ultra Centrifuge; Peltier based UV, Visible Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption

Spectrophotometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatography etc.



3.3.4 Does the University provide residential facilities (with computer and internet

facilities) for research scholars, post-doctoral fellows, research associates, summer

fellows of various academies and visiting scientists (national/international)?

Residential facilities are available for research scholars and other academic experts.

There are four hostels for boys which can accommodate around 868 students, and four

hostels for girls which can accommodate around 1020 students and scholars. There is

an International hostel which can accommodate 100 inmates. Summer interns and

visiting scientist are accommodated in this hostel. The guest houses of the University

as well as Academic Staff College are established with facilities to accommodate

National and International academicians. Besides, DRDO transit facility is also

available on campus which can accommodate scientists of National and International

reputation. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled and computers are available for use in

all the residential facilities.

3.3.5 Does the University have a specialized research centre/ workstation on-campus and

off-campus to address the special challenges of research programmes?

On-campus – most of the Physical and Chemical Science faculty members are

working on advanced materials. The University has sophisticated instruments like

FESEM, XRD for characterizing materials.

For computational facilities 15 nodes are available in Ramanujam Cluster in the

Department of Mathematics created under DST PURSE programme. In addition 20

more nodes are available in the Department of Physics for the same

Off-campus - DRDO – BU CLS has latest equipments and software needed for high

end research which can be accessed by the faculty members and research scholars of

our University to address the special challenges of research programmes

3.3.6 Does the University have centres of national and international recognition/repute?

Give a brief description of how these facilities are made use of by researchers from

other laboratories.

Yes, the DRDO-BU-Centre for Life Sciences was established as a joint venture by

DRDO, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, Bharathiar University and the

Government of Tamil Nadu at Bharathiar University campus to pursue both basic and

applied research. The centre was launched by his Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam,

the then President of India on June 06, 2005.

In addition the sophisticated instrumentation facilities available in the Department of

Physics and Nanoscience & Technology are utilized by the researchers from various

organizations.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 Does the University publish any research journal(s)? If yes, indicate the

composition of the editorial board, editorial policies and state whether it/they is/are

listed in any international database.

No. Bharathiar University does not publish any research Journal. The research

accomplishments are released as proceedings by the press division of the University.

However, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Computer Applications and

the Department of Physical Education and publish research journal with ISSN number.



3.4.2 Give details of publications by the faculty:

S.

No. Item

Total

Numbers

1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477

2. Monographs 10

3. Chapters in Books 120

4. Edited Books 127

5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70

6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015)

Web of Science

Number of Articles

Sum of the Times Cited

Average Citations Per Item

h – index

1401

6422

4.58

30

Scopus

Number of Articles



h – index

2157

5723

03

28

7. Citation Index (Overall)

Total

Average

28927

10

8. SNIP Range

Average

2.385 – 0.507

1.45

9. SJR Range

Average

2.409 – 0.493

1.025

10. Impact Factor Range

Average

2 – 7

2.7

11. h – index (Overall) 62

Based on Scopus (as on March 25, 2015)

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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200

300

400

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600

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256

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183

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Based on Web of Science (as on March 25, 2015)

3.4.3 Give details of

∗ Faculty serving on the editorial boards of national and international journals

Many of our faculty members are serving as members of editorial boards in National

& International journals.

Name of the faculty Journal

Dr. D. Mangalaraj Journal of Nanoscience, Hindawi Publishers, USA

Dr. N. Ponpandian Scientific Reports (Chemical Physics), Nature

Publishing Group, UK

Dr. K. Srinivasan Crystal Research and Technology, Wiley, Germany

Dr. R. Kalaiselvan Advanced Carbon, ASP Publishers, USA

Dr. R. Sathish Kumar International Journal of Biology, Canada

Dr. T. Parimelazhagan Indian Society of Horticulture Research & Development,

New Delhi

Dr. K. Balachandran

Nonlinear Analysis; Hybrid Systems

International Journal of Engineering Mathematics

(Hindawi)

Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications (Korea)

Dr. T. Muthu Kumar Journal of Biology and Fertility of Soils, Springerverlog,

Netherlands

∗ Faculty serving as members of steering committees of international conferences

recognized by reputed organizations / societies

Two percent of our faculty members are serving as members of steering committees

of international conferences recognized by reputed organizations / societies



3.4.4 Provide details of

∗ research awards received by the faculty and students

∗ national and international recognition received by the faculty from reputed

professional bodies and agencies

Name of the faculty &

Department Nature of the Award

Prof. Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Nanoscience &Technology

Tamil Nadu Scientist Award for Physical

Sciences, Tamilnadu State Counsil for Science and

Technology, Government of Tamilnadu, 2012.

Fellow of Academy of Sciences, Chennai

Dr. N. Ponpandian,

Nanoscience &Technology

Young Scientist Award, International Union of

Crystallography

Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai (2014)

Dr. C. Viswanthan,

Nanoscience &Technology

Marie Curie Fellow

Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai

Dr. S. P. Anjali Devi,

Applied Mathematics

Awarded with “Best Woman Achiever Award

2012” by Anna University of Technology,

Madurai during March 2012

Dr. M. Muthamilselvan,

Applied Mathematics Received Top citation paper Award from

Elsevier, 2012

Dr. P. Shanmugavel,

Bioinformatics TamilNadu Scientist Award, Biological Science,

TANSA – Government of TamilNadu

Dr. R. Rajesh, Computer

Application

Certificate of Research Excellence, The

International Journal of Arts and Sciences,

Germany Nov. 2009

Dr. A. Sangamithra,

Econometrics „Young Economist‟ award by the Association of

Economists of Tamil Nadu (AET)-2011

Dr. S. Sundarabalu,

Linguistics

“Moliyiyal Cinthanai Cirppi” – Kalaittamil

Sangam – Namakkal (for Academic Service).

Selected from Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi-

“Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar National

Fellowship Award – 2014” (Public Service).

Dr. K. Balachandran,

Mathematics

ONR Global research Award, US Navy (2012).

Office of Naval Research Global Award, USA

(2012)

TANSA & L- Chandran Award


Dr. P. Kolandaivel, Physics

Fullbright – Nehru Administrator Award (2012),

TamilNadu Scientist Award (2010)


Dr. C. S. Sureka, Physics ICTP Junior Associateship (2012-2018)

Dr. D. Gnanasekaran,

Tamil Kalaimamani Award by Govt. of TamilNadu in

the year 2010.

Dr. A. Rajendran, Botany K. S. Manilal Award (2012).

Dr. R. Sathishkumar,

Biotechnology Fellow for the Academy of Science, Chennai



3.4.5 Indicate the average number of successful M.Phil.. and Ph.D. scholars guided per

faculty during the last four years. Does the University participate in Shodhganga by

depositing the Ph.D. theses with INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through

open access?

On an average four M.Phil. and five Ph.D. scholars are guided per faculty in the last

four years.

Yes. The University participate in Shodhganga by depositing the Ph.D. theses with

INFLIBNET for electronic dissemination through open access. Around 409 theses are

uploaded. Among Universities participated in Shodhganga, Bharathiar University is

listed as 21st University among top 40 Indian Universities in 2014.

3.4.6 What is the official policy of the University to check malpractices and plagiarism in

research? Mention the number of plagiarism cases reported and action taken.

No case of plagiarism has been reported in the last four years. However, syndicate of

the University is entrusted with the responsibility of dealing with malpractices and

plagiarism. Plagiarism softwares (open sources) are also used to check the plagiarism.

If any case of plagiarism is found it would be refereed to ethics committee of research

board.

3.4.7 Does the University promote interdisciplinary research? If yes, how many

interdepartmental / interdisciplinary research projects have been undertaken and

mention the number of departments involved in such endeavors?

DRDO – BU CLS promotes interdisciplinary research programmes among science

departments such as Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and

Chemical Sciences has integrated four departments, Physics, Nanoscience &

Technology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. Individual faculty members have joint

publications with other departments in interdisciplinary area. The University has

passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which the related departments

can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic degree / departments.

3.4.8 What are the incentives given to the faculty for receiving state, national and

international recognition for research contributions?

When the faculty receives State, National and International recognition for research

contribution they are duly honored during the celebrations of Formation Day as well

as Bharathiar Day by the Vice-Chancellor.

3.5 Consultancy

3.5.1 What is the official policy of the University for Structured Consultancy? List a few

important consultancies undertaken by the University during the last four years.

Bharathiar University has a structured consultancy policy which is detailed below:

Industry / client should pay consultancy amount to the University and University

will distribute the consultancy fees to the staff and department.

The fund received by the department can be utilized for the academic research

activities of the consultant and welfare of the department in the ratio of 3:1.



For any consultancy work, communications between consultant and industries

should be made at first through e-mails/ letters/ in person for technical details and

consultancy charges.

Consultant can sign an agreement with industry / client in presence of concern

Head of the Department, regarding the details of the work to be carried out, non-

disclosure agreement as well as terms and conditions.

The committee has recommended consultancy charges of ` 5,000 per day for

advisory consultancy (for local) in addition, DA at the rate of US $ 250 per day if

the consultant is required to visit abroad and ` 1,00,000 in total for general

consultancy as charges to be paid by the industry / client.

Most of the consultancy services are offered at free of cost. If at all any fund is raised

through consultancy service, the policy of the University is to share the generated

funds in the ratio of 4:6 between the University and the consultant.

Bharathiar University launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre (B-NIC)

under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme which will

provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to commercial values.

This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials (conventionally not available in

the market) to the industrial world on non-profit basis, which will open up a new

window for upcoming research students and scientists for realization of their innovative

and creative ideas.

Some of the other consultancy services offered from the University is listed below:

S.No. Department Nature of Consultancy Organization Benefited

1. Botany

Biodiversity survey and

Environmental impact assessment

Rio Tinto Exploration

India Pvt. Ltd

Development of indigenous

animal feed for poultry farms to

substitute the imported feed

Suguna Poultry,

Coimbatore

2. Applied

Mathematics

Solved issues related to data use

& Interpolation models TCS, Chennai

3. Commerce Project Consultancy on

Consumer Issues

Indian Institute of Public

Administration, Ministry

of Consumer Affairs,

New Delhi

4. IQAC Cell

Digitalization of the process of

Assessment & Accreditation of

the Higher Educational

Institutions

TCS, Chennai

5. Economics

1. Preparation of Human

Development Index

Directorate of Municipal

Administration, Chennai

2. “Changes in the Socio-

Economic Conditions of Fisher

Folk Households - A Study on

Impact of Vocational Training

GoMBRT” (Gulf of

Mannar Biosphere

Reserve Trust – A

Registered Trust of

Government of

Tamilnadu)

6. Nanoscience

&Technology

Faculty members offer research

consultancy and spare the

Research Scholars,

Scientists, M. Sc., M.



prepared Nanomaterials for

researchers working in

Nanoscience.

Assist in-house project for M. Sc.

and M. Tech. students from other

institutions.

Tech. Students

7. Physics

Development of plasma arc

technologies for materials

processing and waste treatment.

(1)M/S Ion Arc

Technologies Ltd,

Coimbatore

(2)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd,

Australia

(3)M/s Jyoti Om chemical

Researc centre

Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas,

Gujarat

8. Biotechnology DNA Barcode 50 medicinal

plants

Himalayan Drug

Company, Bangalore

3.5.2 Does the University have a University-industry cell? If yes, what is its scope and

range of activities?

The University has a Center for Collaboration of Industry and Institution (CCII)

which is an approved programme division under which industries are permitted to

offer non-traditional / para professional / vocational / industry oriented diploma, post

graduate diploma, degree and post graduate degree programmes.

3.5.3 What is the mode of publicizing the expertise of the University for Consultancy

Services? Which are the departments from whom consultancy has been sought?

The faculty members are encouraged to do consultancy work. The consultancy rules

of the University provide flexibility and freedom in undertaking consultancy work by

individual faculty members. The Departments of Physics, Nanoscience and

Technology, Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Communication & Media

Studies and Electronics and Instrumentation do the consultancy services for the

reputed firms on demand basis. The University publicizes the expertise of the

University through official website, printing brochures and sending it to the industries

as well as displaying them during the organization of conferences and seminars.

3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1 How does the University sensitize its faculty and students on its Institutional Social

Responsibilities? List the social outreach programmes which have created an

impact on students‟ campus experience during the last four years.

The University expresses its institutional social responsibility through various social

outreach programmes. For example:

The teachers and staff of the University willingly and generously contribute their

one day salary towards the National Relief Fund.

Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned Rs. 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and

conduct Entrepreneur and Skill Development programmes for the students

reaching the portals of Higher Education. Bharathiar University is one of the few



University successfully accomplished the mission in record time.

Entrepreneurship Development Institute has identified Bharathiar University as

nodal centre to develop entrepreneurship among the unemployment youth. Under

this four different outreach programmes were organized as extension activities.

Space Festival was conducted to create awareness to the general public especially

to school children on 9th

to 14th

July 2012 on space science. More than 50,000

school, college students and general public visited the campus during the Space

Festival to see the exhibits.

University has actively participated in the conduct of World Tamil Conference.

Awareness programme on blood donation, eye donation, parthenium eradication,

child labour eradication are regularly conducted.

Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for

school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12.

More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the

fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines.

Last rights are performed for the unclaimed bodies in the government hospital

mortuaries by the University students.

Placements of students in the slums to create awareness on importance of

education as well as to orient towards life skills.

Computer education to school children is offered.

Programmes on women and legal aid are conducted.

Celebration of Women‟s Day.

The following programs are conducted regularly

World Mental Health Day on 10th

Oct 2014

World Environments Day is celebrated on 5th

June

World Disabled Day on 3rd

Dec2013

World Elderly Day on 1st Oct 2014

University conducted voter‟s awareness rally.

HIVS awareness on 1st Dec 2013

Plastic eradication campaigns are conducted periodically.

Street Plays are enacted to sensitize certain social issues such as Abolishing of

bonded labour on 8th

OCT.

Awareness on Drug Abuse

In all these Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) programmes, both faculty and

students are actively involved.

3.6.2 How does the University promote University-neighborhood network and student

engagement, contributing to the holistic development of students and sustained

community development?

Campus NSS units have adopted rural neighbourhoods and supported primary

school enrolment, sports facilities, coaching classes and classes on computer

literacy.

The University library is open for all the students of affiliated colleges and from

other districts and states.

The research laboratory is accessed by the teachers and students of affiliated

colleges for their research purpose.

The senior faculty members assist the affiliated colleges in getting autonomy,

applying for funds and preparing the laboratories.



The IQAC cell assists the neighbouring colleges in preparing them for applying

for accreditation.

University Health Centre and Physical Fitness Centre are open for public use.

The physical fitness centre also is open for the public use.

The children‟s park is allowed for the use of the children of the neighbourhood.

The University has a walkers club which is permitted for the use of the public who

come forward to register themselves.

Being in the outskirts, the University operates bus service at no cost between

University and nearest terminus for the benefit of people visiting University.

The Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare has

conducted affirmative programmes to train the graduates of SC/ST category

towards employment with the support of TCS. Eleven such programmes were

organized by the department, benefiting 742 students.

Under INSPIRE programme, the University conducted Residential Programme for

school children on all the thrust areas of basic sciences in 2011 from January 7-12.

More than 150 school children have participated and were enlightened with the

fascinating topics and also the future prospects in science disciplines.

The senior members of faculty from the University has visited the neighbor

colleges especially Government and aided college teachers in deliver special

address and motivational talks.

3.6.3 How does the University promote the participation of the students and faculty in

extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/

International programmes?

National Service Scheme of Bharathiar University is conducting annual regular

programmes and special camping activities regularly. In addition to this we also

conduct extension activities such as assisting direct administration, City police and

other Government department wherever the services of our volunteers and programme

officers are required. There are 84 colleges, 250 units and 25000 volunteers under

NSS umbrella, at present. The basic aim of the scheme is to strengthen skill, self-

discipline and confidence, service mind, leadership quality and inculcate moral values

in addition to academic assignment among the youth.

Bharathiar University is well known for its community services through extension

activities such as organizing National Integration Camps, Blood Donation Camps,

Medical Camps, Rally and Awareness programmes on AIDS control, Organ

Donation, importance of literacy and reduction of school dropouts, environmental

awareness programmes etc.,

Our NSS units have also undertaken specific programmes such as

Mass Tree Plantation in Bharathiar University Campus and affiliated colleges to

the tune of 25,000 saplings under Chief Minister‟s Green Cover Programme

during 2011-2012.

The Bharathiar Innovation Centre has conducted workshop on recent

developments in Nanoscience in some of the affiliated colleges.

Donated more than 5000 units of blood to the needy.

Attended National Integration Camp, Adventure Camp, Mega Camp and Winter

Camp conducted at Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Praesh and Himachal Pradesh.

Conducted World population day rally



3.6.4 Bearing in mind the objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities

organized by the University, how did they complement students‟ academic learning

experience? Specify the values inculcated and skills learnt.

The extension activities organized by the University give opportunity to students to

understand the livelihood of rural areas and urban issues, slum dwelling, health status

of women and children, effective use of public services, personal growth and survival.

During camps the students, learn the live skills of survival with limited resources,

worthiness of physical work and the ability to understand the social realities. In the

Youth Red Cross, blood donation camps are organized to save human life. First Aid

training programmes are conducted. The importances of health habits are inculcated.

3.6.5 How does the University ensure the involvement of the community in its outreach

activities and contribute to community development? Give details of the initiatives

of the University which have encouraged community participation in its activities.

The Department of Social Work, usually organizes tribal and rural camps intensively

for seven days in very remote and hilly areas. The major aim of the camp is bringing

social transformation with support of people as well as community participation.

During the camp all the students undergo Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

training. After which all the students go and assess the needs and problems of the

community. The following problems /needs were identified, such as sanitation

condition, status of Old Age Pension (OPA) received, immunization, literacy status,

services available within the community, caste discrimination, non issue of

community certificate to Malayali (one of the tribal community) in Erode district, lack

of transport facilities and so on. The following techniques and tools were taught and

practiced with the support of the community.

Types Tools followed

Space related PRA Social mapping

Service and opportunity

map

Resource mapping

Mobility map

Time Related PRA Daily Schedule activity

Time Line

Seasonal Diagram /

Calendar

PRA Relation method Venn diagram

Problem-Tree

Ranking

Cause and effect

diagram

Body mapping

While adopting the tools, the students involved all the community members. After the

assessment, the felt-needs and problems were addressed to the Gram Panchayat and

Veterinary department. Through the community participation, the people realized

their felt-needs and problems. PRA training program brought Participatory Learning

and Action (PLA). This way the department ensures the community participation.

Clean India Movement: Plastic Free Campus; Cleaning the Maruthamalai Area

Check dam, Green campus to protect biodiversity Adopting nearby villages for

cleaning and computer literacy to the needy are some of our outreach activities.



3.6.6 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities

and/contributions to social/community development during the last four years.

The award received by the institution for extension activities include:

XVIII. National Youth Festival Award, Punjab, 2014

Indira – Gandhi NSS award, New Delhi, 2013

Best Program Officer Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013

Best Volunteers Award, Government of Tamilnadu, 2013

Selected for participation in Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2014

Selected for participation in Global Leader Development Program, Japan, 2014

Selected for participation in NSS mega camp, Bangalore, 2013

Selected for participation in Uttar Pradesh for national integration camp

Selected for participation in Andhra Pradesh for adventure camp

Selected for participation in Himachal Pradesh for mega camp and winter camp

3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How has the University‟s collaboration with other agencies impacted the visibility,

identity and diversity of activities on campus? To what extent has the University

benefitted academically and financially because of collaborations?

The University‟s collaboration with other agencies has impacted visibly both

academically and financially.

Based on the research collaboration between the DRDO and Bharathiar

University, we established DRDO-BU CLS in 2005, with financial assistance to

the tune of 18 crores in Phase-I. Subsequently, the centre could attract faculties

from various disciplines to undertake research projects for the needs of the

defense industry. After the completion of the Phase-I successfully the centre has

received the grant to the tune of 24 crores in Phase-II. Based on these grants a

separate DRDO building with sophisticated research facilities, DRDO transcit

facility were created physically. Many faculty members could take-up research

projects benefiting research scholars with financial assistance. Besides, the centre

also admits the students for their doctoral degrees. Eleven DRDO labs are

affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and three labs

for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various labs are

recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research fellows in

DRDO labs for their PhD degree. More than 225 candidates from DRDO labs are

registered for their PhD program with BU. In addition to above around 20 service

officers are enrolled each year for M.Sc. in Military Psychology offered by DRDO

lab DIPR and co-ordinated by the DRDO center. The degree is awarded by

Bharathiar University.



Dr. R. Sathishkumar & Dr. Julian K.C. Ma. of St. George University of London

under UKERI are developing plant based recombinant vaccine against

Chikungunya viral infection

Dr. A. Balamurugan, Dept of Nanoscience & Technology holds an Indo-Taiwan

collaborative project on Nano Biomaterials

Dr. V. Vijaya Padma, Dept of Biotechnology has research collaboration with

Dr.Ching FengWeng of National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan. They worked on

“Neferine as a Chemosensitizing agent against doxorubicin resistant non-small

cell lung carcinoma cells using in vitro and in vivo model”

Dr. T. Muthu Kumar, Dept of Botany is operating an Indo-Swiss collaborative

project on Biofertilization and Bioirrigation for sustainable mixed cropping of

Pigeon pea and Finger Millet

Dr. P. Kolandaivel has operated collaborative project under DST(India) and

DFG(Germany) on Charge Transport in Polypeptides with University of Munich,

Germany (` 10 lakhs)

Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Jatropower AG, Switzerland and worked

on Biochemical evaluation, biofunctional prospecting, assessment of genetic basis

of variability and characterization of genetic markers of diverse germplasm of

Jatropha curcas including a collection from different agroclimatic regions of

South India (` 8 lakhs)

Dr. P. Siddhuraju has collaborated with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH)

Foundation, Bonn, Germany and worked on Studies on nutritional evaluation of

differentially processed certain underutilized legumes as alternative food and feed

sources through in vitro and in vivo experiments (` 12 lakhs)

The University has signed an MoU with IIT, Mumbai for the online coaching of

programming languages like C, C++, JAVA, PHP & SQL. Special software for

Mathematics, Statistics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology and Communication and

Media Studies are also available at free of cost for the students to learn based on

their own pace of learning.



3.7.2 Mention specific examples of how these linkages promote

Curriculum development

Internship

On-the-job training

Faculty exchange and development

Research

Publication

Consultancy

Extension

Student Placement


Curriculum Development: The experts of the collaborating institutions during

their visits to the University give suggestions for the improvement of curriculum

and addition and deletion of existing syllabi. In some occasions they also become

members in BoS and contribute towards curriculum development. Their

suggestions are duly incorporated in BoS.

Internship: Most of our Post-Graduate courses have the project in the final

semester with the duration of three to six months as integral component of the

curriculum. The students are advised to do their project work in the institutions of

National significance. Such linkages facilitate the placement or for further study

in the same institutions in turn such placements help students in exploring

opportunities for further studies in those Institutions. There are several instances

in every academic year where students who go for PG projects outside campus to

reputed labs and institutions get opportunities for doctoral programs.

On-the-Job-Training: The internship projects provide a platform to learn about

the actual processes and challenges on a bigger level with hands on experience.

The students get the job training with modernized research instruments and

computational softwares. Those students are able to compete for

national/international level placements.

Faculty Exchange and Development: The link between the reputed institutes

help in arranging faculty exchange and academic development. Faculty from

Institute and Industry is involved in teaching, soft skills development and

research collaboration. This has improved the quality of research and their

applications.

Research Publications: The collaboration with other Research Institutions

promotes collaborative research in interdisciplenary areas and thus generates joint

publications. It promotes the access of modern sophisticated instruments,

advanced data bases for literature survey for acquisition of accurate data. A

number of joint publications are generated from such collaborative efforts with

laboratories such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Indira Ganthi

Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore,

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, and several other

institutions in various streams of Science.

Consultancy within and outside the Country: Interactions among different

collaborative researchers help them evolve methods that can give the faculty an

insight into problems faced by the industry. This opens the door for consultancy.

Extension: In collaboration with the local Hospitals Medical Camps were

conducted to bring awareness among people. The department of Social work and

the University NSS units conducts several awareness programmes to the people in



the nearest villages.

Student Placement: The placement of students for their project work/internship

for few months in outside the University led to improvement in personality

development and also served as a kind of probation period where in the

management get an opportunity to get acquainted with skills and abilities of the

student. Accordingly, the students get offers for placement offers soon after the

course is completed.

The collaboration of the Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students

Welfare with TCS has helped in the Curriculum Development which is brief below:

Curriculum Development with TCS Finance & Accounting Academy,

Mumbai Bharathiar University and TCS established linkages to prepare industry based

three year UG curriculum in the area of Business Process Services and Business

Process Management. The company trained more than 200 teachers prepared

teaching learning materials for 12 courses and provides student assessment tools,

new add-on courses also prepared to the employability of students.

Curriculum Validation with Infosys, Bangalore

The Infosys, BPO has established linkages with Bharathiar University to

create and validate three year UG programme in data analytics and business

intelligence.

Curriculum Delivery with Infosys

Bharathiar University signed MoU to prepare a 120 hour course on Global

Business foundation skills.

Student Placement with TCS & HCL

Under affirmative action special coaching for SC/ST and socially excluded

students in areas like mathematical abilities, logical reasoning & mental

application was provided and conducted special campus placement drives for

the graduates.

On the Job Training with TCS, Chennai

The company trained 180 teachers in three spells and more than 3000 final

year students were benefitted during 2014-15.

3.7.3 Has the University signed any MoUs with institutions of national/international

importance/other universities/ industries/corporate houses etc.? If yes, how have

they enhanced the research and development activities of the University?

S.No. Name of the Foreign University / Institution Activities

1. Yungang Teachers College, Hubei Province,

China

Exchange of students for

“One year B.A. English”

2. Institute for Nano, Micro and Neuro Electronics,

Sensors and Systems, University of Arkansas

Professional Visit of faculty

members

3. Co-operatiove Research centre for

Contamination Assesment and Remediation of

the Environment, Adeleide, Australia

Professional Visit of faculty

members and students

4. Huaihua University, China Exchange of

Students/Programs

5. Korea Maritime University, Korea Exchange of

Students/Programs



6. Yonsei University, South Korea Exchange of

Students/Programs

7. Energy Conversion Research Centre (ESRC),

Doshisha University, Japan

Exchange of faculty

members and

Students/Programs

8. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

(XTBG) Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Exchange of Students /

Programs

9. Government of Rebublic of Equador, Equador Exchange of Programs

(through Government of

India)

10. Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South

Korea

Collaborative Research

Program

11. The University of Turin, Italy Scientific Co-operation

12. College of Engineering, University of

Saskatchewan, Canada


13. National University of Singapore, Singapore Collaborative Research and

Students Exchange

14. Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials

Science, Institute of Metal Research, Shenyang,

China

Students Exchange

15. School of Information and Communication

Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South

Korea


16. Anglia Ruskin University, UK Research Collaboration,

Exchange of Faculty

Members and Students

17. DRDO, Govt. of India Established a Research

Centre in the Campus. 150

DRDO scientists from

various labs are recognised

by BU as research

supervisors. More than 225

candidates from DRDO labs

are registered for their PhD

program with BU.

18. JSS University, Mysore Research Collaboration with

Department of

Biotechnology,

Environmental Physics,

Botany and Nanoscience

and Technology

19. TCS ion Chennai & Infosys, Bangalore Learn Bharathi Portal

20. National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan Exchange of faculty

members and students

21. UTL Technologies, Bangalore Training faculty members

and supporting student

projects



The MoU‟s signed with institute of National and International importance has

enhanced the research and development activities of University by way of increasing

the number of publications, improving the quality of the publications helping to take

up research in related diversified areas, sharing resources, as well as developing valid

curriculum and syllabi.

Self Study Report Criterion - IV


Criterion - IV

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 How does the University plan and ensure adequate availability of physical

infrastructure and ensure its optimal utilization?

Bharathiar University has a sprawling campus of 976 acres of land. The physical

infrastructure of the University has undergone a tremendous growth in the last five

years keeping in mind

a. expansion to meet the growing demands and

b. modernization to keep in pace with existing demand.

Further, the University spends adequate time and funds on its proper maintenance. In

view of environmental sustainability, the campus is modified as green campus and the

front area of the University is planned and constructed with tidy reception area with

lawn, beautiful garden with decorative fountains which enhances the aesthetic value

of the place. There are totally 36 departments offering Post Graduate, Master of

Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy programmes. In order to deliver quality higher

education to its stake holders, the University is very keen in constant planning and

development of its infrastructural facilities. In connection to this, there is a huge

addition made to the buildings and other facilities during the assessment period of

2010 – 2015. The campus layout is designed in such a way that the administrative

building is at the heart of the campus so that it is accessible at ease to all departments.

The ancillary services such as bank, post office and estate maintenance are planned in

a block just parallel to the administrative building which is also easily reachable to all

the departments. All the buildings and space are user friendly and optimally utilized

by the University. There is an auditorium Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre

which is a big hall having occupancy of 900 people. It is utilized for grand functions

like Convocation, Formation Day celebration, International Conferences and

Seminars. Department level functions and seminars are organized in their respective

department seminar halls. The high end research software packages and instruments

available at DRDO are being shared and used by all the departments for their

interdisciplinary research.

Medical centre, medical facility, percolation pond, construction of check dams to save

rain water were well done with the help of University funds and funds partially

contributed by UGC.

Every year the University conducts Syndicate Sub Committee meeting to find out the

requirement in terms of classrooms, laboratories and other common facilities based on

the admission of students. Accordingly classrooms, laboratories are constructed by

creating new annexure with the existing building (facilities) or by creating new

structures. In the last five years new building for the departments viz

Nanoscience and Technology Biotechnology

Physics Social Work

Physical Education Electronics and Instrumentation

Mathematics Biotechnology

BSMED Education

are constructed. For common facilities a generator room, student amenity center, book

storage godown, photocopy centre, examination and valuation block, sports



infrastructure like indoor stadium and food court, University Instrumentation Centre

are created. Guest house for Academic Staff College, additional rooms for Women

Hostel and International Guest House are notable among the list. The indoor stadium

with flood lights constructed at huge cost is optimally 6.25 crores by conducting

zonal, districts and state level sports. The facilities like seminar halls, research

laboratories and class rooms are optimally used by sharing them among students and

faculty members of other departments.

4.1.2 Does the University have a policy for the creation and enhancement of

infrastructure in order to promote a good teaching-learning environment? If yes,

mention a few recent initiatives.

Yes, the University has a policy for creation and enhancement of infrastructure in

order to promote a good teaching-learning environment. Bharathiar University is

constantly creating new buildings as per the requirements of the increasing number of

courses, students, research and extension activities. A few recent projects are,

Construction of first floor in School of Management building with smart class

rooms, modernized computer laboratory with the occupancy of 100 students, air

conditioned conference hall, director‟s room and computerized office room.

The University entrance and front area is modified into green area which includes

a beautiful lawn with resting benches, Umbrellas, fountains, rose garden and

decorative mountain falls which is highly attractive and pleasant to the inmates

and the visitors.

An international standard indoor sports stadium with all facilities has been

established.

There is extension of new department buildings Biotechnology / Genetic

Engineering, second floor in Bio-technology/Microbial Biotechnology, Guest

house for Academic Staff College, building for Physics, Kasthuribai hostel for

women, Examination and Valuation block,.

Administrative functions are undergoing a rapid automation. The important

sections such as office of the Controller of Examinations, Registrar‟s office and

Finance Section are completely automated. This automation enhances the

functioning of the University.

The University has constructed a new food court which can accommodate food

service to one thousand people at a time.

Generator facilities are enhanced for providing uninterrupted power supply in the

University.

A full time doctor and two nurses are appointed for the University health centre

and the service is made available for general public too.

Two well established canteens have been expanded and furnished.

Physics, Mathematics and Nanoscience & Technology Labs are well equipped

with high end equipments.

Wi-Fi facility with broadband capacity of 100 mbps is available 24 × 7 to all.

Every department has a SMART class room.



Construction Activities (2010- 2015)

S.No Name of Work Estimate Amount

(in Lakhs)

1 Construction of Ground & First floor building for

Physical Sciences ` 550.00

2 Construction of Building for Indoor Stadium (Part II) ` 260.00

3 Construction of Second floor building for Tamil and

Linguistics Department ` 137.00

4

Construction of Additional class room building for

Bharathiar University Arts & Science College at

Gudalur

` 125.00

5 Additional construction to Kasthuribai Hostel during

XI plans period under UGC grant ` 350.00

6 Construction of Guest house (Hostel) for Academic

Staff College under UGC grant ` 296.45

7 Construction of Examination and Valuation block

under UGC grant ` 1100.00

8 Construction of First floor over east and north block

of Environmental Science Building ` 105.00

9 Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building

for Nano Technology Department ` 300.00

10 Construction of International Students Centre ` 242.00

11 Construction of Ground floor and First floor Building

for Bio Technology and Genetic Engineering ` 320.00

12 Construction of Book Storage Godown for SDE ` 49.00

13 Construction of Second floor over School of

Mathematics & Statistics block ` 160.00

14 Construction of Second floor over the First floor of

Commerce and Education department ` 49.00

15 Construction of Second floor building for Sociology

department ` 50.00

16 Construction of First floor (Part) building for

Management block ` 37.00

17 Renovation of Vice-Chancellor‟s Secretariat and

Chamber ` 40.30

18 Renovation of Syndicate Hall ` 19.80

19 Construction of Second floor over the existing

Biotechnology department ` 175.00

20 Construction of first floor over Electronics and

instrumentation department ` 20.00

21 Construction of Four Wheeler and Two Wheeler sheds ` 7.70

22 Construction of Generator room ` 10.00

23 Construction of common amenities centre in

Bharathiar University ` 9.50

Total ` 4412.75



4.1.3 How does the University create a conducive physical ambience for the faculty in

terms of adequate research laboratories, computing facilities and allied services?

The University is always very keen in providing conducive physical ambience for the

faculty members to deliver their best services to the stakeholders. The faculty

members are motivated to apply for various research funding agencies. Each faculty is

provided with Personal Computer either a laptop or a desk top with internet

connection. And also, Wi-Fi facility improves the academic and research performance

of the faculty members further. Apart from this, all the research laboratories are

equipped with latest equipments and there is adequate budget allotment for the

purchase of chemicals, glass wares and other consumables. The software installed in

the various labs are optimally used among the researchers from various disciplines.

Besides, the latest books purchased in the library also support research on campus.

4.1.4 Has the University provided all departments with facilities like office room,

common room and separate rest rooms for women students and staff?

Yes, every department has office room with adequate office equipments and furniture,

restrooms and wash rooms. Besides, women students, faculty members and staff are

provided with separate rest rooms and wash rooms which are well maintained.

4.1.5 How does the University ensure that the infrastructure facilities are disabled-friendly?

Taking into consideration of differently abled students, the University has constructed

both stair case and ramp at the entrance of every department so as to enable the

disabled students to get along easily. The visually challenged students are provided

with special learning materials including CDs and scribes at the time of preparation

and writing examinations.

4.1.6 How does the University cater to the requirements of residential students? Give

details of

Catering the residential facilities

The University has Four Men hostels with the capacity of 868 inmates while

four Women hostels are having the capacity of 1020 inmates besides one

International hostel with the strength of 100 inmates.

All the hostels are provided with basic facilities such as Guest room, Sick

room, Dining Hall, RO plant, internet and Wi-Fi access.

Two more hostels are under construction (one boys & girls each) with the

capacity of 400 students each

Recreational facilities in hostel/s like gymnasium, yoga centre, etc.

All the hostels are provided with essential recreational facilities like reading

room, TV, magazines, news papers, and shuttle court. Fitness Centre and

health care centre are available to residential students too. Flood Light

facilities are also available. Instrumental music / Bharathiar songs for 6.30 PM

every day.

Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility in hostels

Broadband connectivity / Wi-Fi facility is provided in all the hostels



4.1.7 Does the University offer medical facilities for its students and teaching and non-

teaching staff living on campus?

Yes, the University has revamped its 24 hours health centre as University Hospital

inside the University campus. It is equipped with medical facilities and equipments

required. A full time physician and two nurses render their services at the hospital. In

addition, the University has tie up with four specialty hospitals with Out Patient

Department for emergency care and admission facility to attend to any emergency needs.

4.1.8 What special facilities are available on campus to promote students‟ interest in

sports and cultural events/activities?

The Department of Physical Education is actively engaged in developing sports and

games. There are seven faculty members specialized in various fields of sports

working in the department. The major facilities such as in-door stadium with all

facilities, sports pavilion, multipurpose play ground, volley ball court, handball court,

table Tennis court, football court, hockey court, shuttlecock court, basket ball court,

gymnasium, badminton court and tennis Court are available in the campus for

promoting games and sports.

In addition to the sports events, the students are provided with adequate opportunities

to show case their talents in various cultural activities through students associations

and clubs. Competitions are conducted at interdependent level and prizes are

distributed. Interdepartmental sports events are organized for students of University

Departments by the Department of Physical Education every year. Cultural festivals

are organized regularly for the students of University Departments and for the

affiliated colleges in commemoration of during Bharathiar‟s birth day.

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of the

committee. What significant initiatives have been taken by the committee to render

the library student/user friendly?

Yes. Library plays an important role in maintaining the quality of higher education.

Hence, Bharathiar University has constituted its Library Advisory Committee for

strengthening the activities related to teaching, learning and research.

The advisory committee is regularly conducting meetings for discussing the ways and

means of improving the quality of service in the library.

Members of Syndicate Sub – Committee on Library

S. No Name Designation Members Status

1 Dr. P. Kamalakannan Syndicate Member Convener

2 Dr. V. Thiagarasu Syndicate Member Member

3 Dr. V. Vijaya Padma Syndicate Member Member

4 Dr. D. Jayabalan Syndicate Member Member

5 Dr. R. Sarangapani University Librarian Secretary

The Library Advisory Committee gives suggestions on

Purchasing of Books, Journals, E-Resources and Databases

Organizing of Books Exhibition

Appointment of additional manpower

Technology Up-gradation and Physical Infrastructure



4.2.2 Provide details of the following:

∗ Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) - 1, 650 sq.mts.

∗ Total seating capacity - 330

∗ Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination, during

examination, during vacation)

Days Particulars Timings

Week Days Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm

Week Days Transactions 09.00 am to 07.00 pm

Week Ends Study & Reference Only 10.00 am to 04.30 pm

During Examination Study & Reference 08.00 am to 08.00 pm

∗ Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and

relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources)

∗ Clear and prominent display of floor plan; adequate sign boards; fire alarm;

access to differently-abled users and mode of access to collection

The library subscribes 153 National and International journals and seven leading news

papers. Around 150 journals, magazines and periodicals are received on gratis. Back

issues of journals are available some dating back to 1880`s. Photocopying facility is

also available inside the library. Separate chairs and tables are provided for reading in

the book section. Separate reading cubicles are provided in the theses and dissertation

section. 40 systems are provided in the INFLIBNET centre for accessing e-resources.

Besides, access to e-resources can be made through any system connected to the

Bharathiar University intranet through LAN or Wi-Fi. Display boards are kept to display

the arrival of new books, Journals & Magazines.

4.2.3 Give details of the library holdings:

a) Print (Books, Back Volumes & Theses)

Print Books Back Volumes Theses Dissertation

1,72,386 9,087 3,593 13,178

b) Average no. of books added during the last three years

Academic Year Volumes

2010-11 5,591

2012-13 5,577

2013-14 5,636

2014-15 5,764

c) Non Print (Micro Fiche & AV)

Audio & Video Cassettes : 136

d) Electronic (E-book, E-journals)

E-Books (Springer) : 2,700 Volumes

E-journals : 23,000+ (INFLIBNET, CMIE, ProQuest & J-Gate)

E-Databases : 31,000 Companies Data



e) Special Collections (Text books, Reference books, Standards, Patents)

Text books : Bharathiar Collections

Reference Books : Competitive Exam and Civil Service Books

Standards : ISI Books

Patents : Nil

Database Collections :

Current contents on Physical, Chemical, Earth Sciences, Social &

Behavioral Sciences and Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences

CMIE – Economic Intelligence Services and Prowess

On-line Data Base (E-learning)

4.2.4 What tools does the library deploy to provide access to the collection?

The tools deployed to provide access in the library include

The University has implemented OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) for

searching the availability of books and identifying their locations. OPAC keeps

the readers at ease in utilizing the library facility and it saves readers‟ time and

creates academic culture.

Though Electronic Resource Management, UGC Infonet, EBSCO & ProQuest can

be accessed

Federated Searching Tools (IP Based) are also available in the Library.

In-House / remote access to e-publications via J-CCC and INFLIBNET are

accessible in the Library.

4.2.5 To what extent is ICT deployed in the library? Give details with regard to

Library Automation Online Public Access Catalogue for search of books is

available

There are 35 computers for public access

Library has Internet band with Speed of 1Gbps

The Institutional repository is under construction

Content Management System for E-Learning is also under construction

The Library has participation in resource sharing through INFLIBNET Consortia

Participated in Shodhganga and deposited 409 Ph.D. theses

The entry / exit of users and issue of books are automated through scanning of bar

codes.

The library has subscribed to current contents through electronic media, which

provides access to more than 4,000 journals covering disciplines in Life Sciences

Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences. It

provides easy reference and helps to retrieve relevant references by keywords, by

authors, by subject, by journals title and also by combining the parameters. It covers

number of journals published around the world with abstract like Life Sciences

covering 1359 journals, Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences 1063 journals and

Social and Behavioral Sciences 1635 journals.



4.2.6 Provide details (per month) with regard to

Average No. of Walk-ins: 6562 users

Average No. Books Circulated: 4,562 Volumes

Ratio of Library books students enrolled: 6:1

Average No. of Books added during the last five years:

Academic Year Volumes

2010-11 5,591

2011-12 5,606

2012-13 5,577

2013-14 5,636

2014-15 5,764

Average No. of login to OPAC: 365 Users / day

Average No. of login to E-resources: 60 Users / day

Average No. of downloaded / printed: 45 Users / day

No. of IT literacy trainings organized: 06 Programs

Library operations are mostly computerized especially books circulation and

OPAC. The University library has bar-coded its document collections. Facilities

are being created to provide internet access to the library users so as to enable

them to access the various learning resources available in the academic websites.

4.2.7 Give details of specialized services provided by the library with regard to

Reference: Reference & Referral service are available

Reprography: Copier & Printer are available

Inter Library Loan Service: Article request under J-Gate Custom Content for

Consortium (JCCC)

Information Deployment & Notification: Context Aware Service (CAS) &

Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI) Services are available

OPACs: Intranet Service Internet Access is available

Internet Access, Downloads, Print outs are available in INFLIBNET Lab

Reading list / Bibliography Compilation: University Website links gives

information

In-House / remote access to e-resources: Intranet facility

User Orientation Programmes for students and scholars is organized periodically.

Assistance in Searching databases: Training Programme Conducted

Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) / Inter-University Centre (IUC)

facilities: INFLIBNET Lab


Consortium which includes Shodhganga in which the University has uploaded 409

Ph.D. theses. Separate internet connectivity is available to access more than 11,000


through 40 Systems in the UGC-INFLIBNET Digital Library e-Journal Section.



The details of e-journals available in UGC-INFONET

S.No Name of the Publisher Number of

Journals Website Address

1. American Chemical Society 37 http://www.pubs.acs.org/

2. American Institute of

Physics 18 http://www.aip.org/

3. American Physical Society 10 http://www.aps.org/

4. Annual Reviews 33 http://arjournals.annualreviews.org

5. Blackwell 908

http://www.blackwell-

synergy.com/

6. Cambridge University Press 224 http://journals.cambridge.org/

7.

Encyclopedia Britannica

National

site

Licensing

http://search.eb.com/

8. Institute of Physics 46 http://www.iop.org/EJ/

9. Portland Press 4 http://www.portlandpress.com/

10. Project Muse 411 http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/

11. Royal Society of Chemistry

23 + 6

Database http://www.rsc.org/

12. Springer & Kluwer 1217 http://www.springerlink.com

13. Taylor& Franics 1105 http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk

14. Euclid 18 http://projecteuclid.org

15. Oxford University Press 206 http://www.oup.co.uk/

16. Knimbus

19 e-

resource http://www.knimbus.com

17. Economic & Political

Weekly 1 http://www.epw.in

18. ISID 1 http://www.isid.org.in

19. JSTOR 1041 http://www.jstore.org

20. Web of Science

Citation of

Journals http://www.webofscience.com

21. Science Direct 1036 http://www.sciencedirect.com

22. JCCC Data Base http://www.jccc-ugcinfonet.in

23. Indianjournals.com 22 http://www.indianjournals.com

List of Subject Covered and No. of Journals

Agriculture [39] Earth Science [64] Mathematics [192]

Anthropology [45] Ecology [7] Medical Science [494]

Archeology [17] Economics [188] Philosophy [124]

Architecture [9] Education [159] Physics [178]

Arts [184] Engineering [158] Political Science [153]

Astronomy [17] Environmental Studies [93] Psychology [147]

Biochemistry [1] Geography [45] Religion [55]

Biology [306] History [221] Sciences [56]

Biotechnology [15] Humanities [26] Social Sciences [166]

Botany [39] Information Science [19] Sociology [155]

Business [43] Language & Linguistics [79] Statistics [36]

http://www.pubs.acs.org/

http://www.aip.org/

http://www.aps.org/

http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/

http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/

http://journals.cambridge.org/

http://search.eb.com/

http://www.iop.org/EJ/

http://www.portlandpress.com/

http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/

http://www.rsc.org/

http://www.springerlink.com/

http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/

http://projecteuclid.org/

http://www.oup.co.uk/

http://knimbus.com/web/home.jsp

http://www.epw.in/

http://www.isid.org.in/

http://www.jstore.org/

http://www.webofscience.com/

http://www.sciencedirect.com/

http://www.jccc-ugcinfonet.in/

http://www.indianjournals.com/



Chemistry [167] Law [61] Technology [17]

Commerce [3] Library Science [36] Zoology [16]

Culture [21] Literature [159]

Computer Science [133] Management [16]

Fig in the parenthesis indicate the No. of Journals available in each subject

4.2.8 Provide details of the annual library budget and the amount spent for purchasing

new books and journals.

Books and Journals purchased under PURSE, SAP

Books:

Academic

Years

Sanctioned

(Rs. In Lakhs)

Spent

(Rs. In Lakhs)

No. of Books

Purchased

2010-11 53.50 51.43 5,591

2011-12 70.50 66.15 5,606

2012-13 81.35 61.38 5,577

2013-14 181.10 156.15 8,619

2014-15 118.10 101.50 5,764

Journals:

Academic

Years

Sanctioned

(Rs. In Lakhs)

Spent

(Rs. In Lakhs)

No. of Journals

Subscribed

2010-11 20.00 16.27 176

2011-12 25.00 17.33 139

2012-13 12.00 10.36 104

2013-14 20.00 14.00 114

2014-15 20.00 17.22 145

4.2.9 What initiatives has the University taken to make the library a „happening place‟ on campus?

The Library is located at the centre of campus, so that it is accessible to the faculty

members, scholars and students. Library is kept open from 8 A.M to 8 P.M. Adequate

number of books, journals, magazines, dissertations and theses are stocked in the

library, which attract the readers to get use of the library facility. Adequate qualified

man power is also available. News paper section and Thesis sections are also

available. Annual book exhibition is conducted inviting many book sellers to

showcase their books from which the members of faculty can recommend to library

by personally going through the content of the books. INFLIBNET facility is highly

useful for referring internationally published articles and theses. Faculty members are

eligible to borrow 10 books at one time, Ph.D scholars can borrow five books and

M.Phil. scholars and P.G students are allowed to take three books. Library automation

and the issue of bar coded identity cards to the users ensure transparency in library

transactions. Services such as Web OPAC, Instant browsing, Online database, E-

resource access and allied services like photocopying, scanning, CD writing etc are

well planned and provided to the users. The route maps of the various sections and the

required instructions to the users are placed in conspicuous places which make the

readers to feel easy and comfortable in getting use of the library to the optimum level.

The library is constructed in such a way that a good and well planned reading place,

good ventilation and pleasant ambience create an effective learning environment.

Sufficient budget amount sanctioned for purchase of books and journals, adequate



infrastructures created in library, automated transaction service provided to the user

community connecting with INFLIBNET centre for accessing of e-resources make the

library a happening place on campus. Bharathiar University inflibnet Centre is ranked

15th

among 419 member Universities in India by UGC Infonet Consortium.

4.2.10 What are the strategies used by the library to collect feedback from its users? How is

the feedback analyzed and used for the improvement of the library services?

The advisory committee has initiated the system of collecting feedback from the

library users. Also, there is a suggestion register kept at the entrance which is under

the custody of the receptionist. For the purpose of making improvements in the library

services separate feedback is collected from the faculty members, scholars, P.G

students and outside users. All the feedback forms are analyzed by the librarian and

based on that several changes and improvements have been made in the structural and

functional aspects of the library.

The analysis of the feedback reveals that

The users of Library were completely satisfied with the e-resources available for

reference.

They were completely satisfied with the collection of reference books. However,

they have expressed their preference to have more text books for their use.

They were satisfied with the other services available in the library. However, they

prefer to have additional photocopying, furniture for intensive use of library.

4.2.11 List the efforts made towards the infrastructural development of the library in the

last four years.

On the recommendation of Library Committee renovation of entire floor, wall,

window, doors have been completed. All basic amenities like pure drinking water,

toilet, reading hall, cupboard, has been refurnished.

The infrastructural developments are

Increased seating capacity

Photocopying facility (1 to 2)

Added Computer Systems (40 to 50)

Provision Wi-Fi connectivity

Installed Reception Desk

Appointed Information Officer and Book keeper

Seminar Hall

Server Room, and

Smart Class Room



4.3 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1 Does the University have a comprehensive IT policy with regard to

IT Service Management

All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance

Contract (AMC) basis.

ATOs will look after day to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments

in the departments as well as in the labs.

University Science Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining the

computers.

The Data Center supports 24/7 access of high speed connectivity to the Internet

and campus network resources.

The University has an in-house mechanism to maintain the website and intranet

facility.

Information Security

The Common Computing Centre provides a secure and robust academic/

administrative computing environment by protecting all the computational

resources of the University.

The data center ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of

University's information resources.

The examination wing is fully computerized to maintain confidentiality and

ensure quick services.

Network Security

The Data Centre has both hardware and software firewalls to ensure security from

unauthorized access through internet.

Risk Management

Risk due to power fluctuation is managed with Uninterrupted Power Supply

facility (UPS).

Software Asset Management

Software to manage the processes in finance section is done through a specially

designed software „Finance Management System‟ software licensed commercial

softwares such as SPSS, MATLAB have been purchased by the University.

Open Source Resources

University promotes the usage of open source educational resources. In some

courses, open source educational resources such as spoken-tutorial are included in the

references of the syllabi and students are encouraged to learn from these web sites.

Research scholars are using Linux Operating System which is a Free Open Source

Software in order to carry out their research.

All statistical software „R‟ is used for research purpose.

Green Computing

Paperless conferences are organized by sending call letters, brouchers through e-

commercials.

Circulars are uploaded on the intranet for internal communication.

Mobile communication is also facilitated on campus.



4.3.2 Give details of the University‟s computing facilities i.e., hardware and software.

High performance computing facility with 40 nodes (cluster computing) is

available in the Department of Physics & Mathematics for quantum computing

and simulation which can be accessed through internet by other faculty members

& students.

The Internet Centre has 100 systems

Library has 40 systems

The Common Computing Centre has 200 terminals

Most of the departments have dedicated computer lab

Besides, individual faculty members are provided with desktop computing

facilities

The offices of the departments and laboratories are also assisted with computer

terminals

The recently purchased desktops / laptops are of the configuration Core i3, i5, i7

or Mac

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT

infrastructure and associated facilities?

The University has introduced paperless office through computer and intranet facility

to all sections. In the finance and examination department, most of the records are

digitally stored (soft copy) and computer processed results are provided by

examination section and pay-slip preparation and other accounting data are provided

by the finance section. The University has introduced online payment for all fees

included tuitions fee, convocation fee, exam fee, etc. and also has plans to introduce

to affiliated college in future.

4.3.4 Give details on access to on-line teaching and learning resources and other

knowledge and information database/packages provided to the staff and students

for quality teaching, learning and research.

Every Department has been provided with computers, internet, smart board, projector,

DVD players and smart class rooms which enable Multimedia presentation and video

conferencing facilities to provide on line teaching and access of online learning

resources. The IQAC of Bharathiar University has conducted an awareness generation

program to the members of the faculty to introduce online portal and open source

learning to the students.

In finance section, to speed up the administrative procedure computerized

solutions are adopted.

In examination section systems are introduced for online fee collection, dummy

number issuing, optical mark reading and issue of degree certificate with QR code

and publication of results.

The Ph.D. theses evaluation status can accessed through online.



4.3.5 How does the University address issues such as authenticity and copyright with

regard to online resources that lie outside the University?

By being member of INFLIBNET, University is able to access authentic sources

that lie outside the University.

By being a member of UGC Infonet, e-journal consortium, the University can

have access to authentic sources of information for more than 11,000 journals

from 23 national and international publishers.

Further any requirement of data mining for research purpose is done through

online research such as EBSCO and Proquest.

4.3.6 What are the new technologies deployed by the University in enhancing student

learning and evaluation during the last four years and how do they meet new /

future challenges?

All Departments have been deployed with Hi-tech equipments, to enhance student

learning and evaluation process. The University is planning to introduce a Virtual

Class Room facility so that quality of education may be improved to the international

standard. Video conferencing facilities are also available.

Some departments conduct online test, results are published through online,

internet usage radar is also created by the Library, Google Apps is used

extensively to meet new/future challenge.

The University is issuing degree certificate with the unique security feature with

QR code which makes the certificates highly safe with authenticated verification

from any part of the world.

Exam section is automated to enable bar coding mechanism.

e-dummy numbering machine is installed in the examination section which saves

huge manual labor to be deployed during the examination time. Besides, the time

saved due to this effort has made the University possible to expedite the other

related work such as paper valuation and publication of results (within 30 days

from the date of last exam)

4.3.7 What are the IT facilities available to individual teachers for effective teaching and

quality research?

All Departments has been provided Laptops and Desktops with Wi-Fi so that teacher

may utilize the benefits of new technologies for effective teaching and let them

known to the latest developments in their areas of interest.

All the teachers are given with personal computers with 24 hours Wi-Fi and

internet facilities.

The SMART class rooms are available in all the departments to compliment the

conventional teaching and learning.

Intranet facilities are also available for internal communication.

e – resources available in the library is another facilitating feature which promotes

teaching and research.

4.3.8 Give details of ICT-enabled classrooms/learning spaces available within the University?

How are they utilized for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?

The classrooms of all the departments have provisions for using LCD projectors,

Computers interactive boards and white boards with other accessories.



The classrooms are internet enabled with plug and play mechanism.

Teachers are encouraged to be computer friendly and avail these facilities in

preparing teaching modules and power point presentations.

There is a Common Computing Centre with 200 systems for students and

scholars, with high end softwares.

Learning resources available through online viz., spoken tutorial is used by the

students and the teachers for classroom teaching space. Besides, the printed

version of available resources, the teachers and the students are encouraged to use

the e-content available in web pages by including the concerned websites in the

reference list in each course.

Language laboratory is widely used by the students to improve communication skills.

4.3.9 How are the faculty assisted in preparing computer- aided teaching-learning

materials? What are the facilities available in the University for such initiatives?

Departments have assistant technical officer who will look after the computers and

computer related activities of the departments. Besides, they assist the teachers in

preparing teaching aids. Workshop – cum training programmes are organized in the

University, inviting experts to give hands on experience in multimedia material

preparation.

17 teachers participated in multimedia material preparation training programme

and prepared e-contents.

The suppliers of the computers give periodical services to maintain the systems.

4.3.10 How are the computers and their accessories maintained?

All computers and accessories are maintained through Annual Maintenance Contract

(AMC) basis. Besides, the ATO‟s appointed in all the departments will look after day

to day issues and maintenance of electronic instruments in the departments as well as

in the labs. Electronic and Instrumentation Centre also renders its help in maintaining

the computers.

4.3.11 Does the University avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity? If so,

what are the services availed of?

Yes, Bharathiar University is connected to the National Knowledge Network (NKN)

seamlessly at speeds of 1 Gbps to enable sharing of online information resources

among all Universities. The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network

for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related

institutions in the country. The NKN enables scientists, researchers and students from

different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human

development in critical and emerging areas. NKN acts as a test bed for research in the

area of network, security and delivery models for various services.

Advanced applications in areas such as Health, Education, Science & Technology,

Grid Computing, Bio informatics, Agriculture, and Governance are the integral part of

NKN. The entire network is seamlessly integrated with the global scientific

community at multiple gigabits per second speed. The NKN while impacting the

existing academic and student community will also alter the R&D landscape for

future generations



4.3.12 Does the University avail of web resources such as Wikipedia, dictionary and other

education enhancing resources? What are its policies in this regard?

Yes, the University is availing web resources through UGC-INFLIBNET-INFONET-

E-Journal Consortium and provide open access to academic resources to the students,

scholars and members of faculty. All educational sites are allowed for access by using

firewall protection.

Our faculty members use to download research materials regularly through search

engines included in Google, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, Ask, Bing , Internet Archive,

Redz, fefoo, ResearchGate, carrot2, yahoo directory, duckduckgo, blekko, dmoz etc

and they are well acquainted with availing these online facility for enhancing their

knowledge.

4.3.13 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for the update,

deployment and maintenance of computers in the University.

Out of the total funds allotted for other expenditure for each department (except

teaching and non-teaching salary) roughly around three to five percent of the annual

budget is allotted for the maintenance of computers and other equipment.

4.3.14 What plans have been envisioned for the gradual transfer of teaching and learning

from closed University information network to open environment?

Transfer of teaching learning from closed University setup to open environment is

attempted by having access to EDUSAT, MOOC and (Massive Open Online Course),

Coursera, edX, Udacity etc.,

University is also planning to create central repository of e-contents prepared by the

members of faculty for easy access to the stakeholders. Besides, internships give

hands on training to students.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities

4.4.1 Does the University have an estate office / designated officer for overseeing the

maintenance of buildings, class-rooms and laboratories? If yes, mention a few

campus specific initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience.

Yes. Bharathiar University has a well established Estate Maintenance Office with

designated officers to oversee the maintenance of physical infrastructure. Some of the

initiatives undertaken to improve the physical ambience of the University include

construction of

Check dam, percolation ponds

Rose garden

Fountains

Teachers Park, Children Park, Chief Minister Birthday Park

Proper roads linking the departments

Solar lights



4.4.2 How are the infrastructure facilities, services and equipments maintained?

Give details.

The sweeping, cleaning and scavenging at the University campus, maintaining hostels

and staff quarters up keeping are taken care of by university Engineering Department.

Maintaining University campus and building is the responsibility of the Maintenance

Department. The Estate maintenance office is headed by the University engineer in

the cadre of Executive Engineer who is deputed from public works department,

Government of Tamilnadu. The office is functioning with the following staff

1. Two Assistant Executive Engineers (Civil)(up gradation)

2. One Junior Engineer

3. One Junior Draughting Officer

4. Retired Engineers for own seeing new construction

The major building works, maintenance and repairs, additions and alteration,

improvement works both for civil and electrical were executed based on the funds

allotted in the budget estimate.

Major construction activities

S. No Name of the Building Total area in

Sq.ft

Approx.Cost

(in lakhs)

1

Construction of second floor over the

International Students Centre in Bharathiar

University

9688 ` 100.00

2

Construction of ground and first floor

building for Bio Technology and Genetic

Engineering Department.

27298 ` 320.00

3 Construction of first floor building for

Examination Hall in Bharathiar University. 5272 ` 53.00

4

Construction of Book Storage Godown for

School of Distance Education in


3875 ` 49.00

5

Construction of second floor building for

Sociology Department in Bharathiar

University

4593 ` 62.00

6

Construction of first floor building over the

existing guest house in Bharathiar

University

1615 ` 30.75

7


Mathematics building in Bharathiar

University

13661 ` 160.00

8

Construction of second floor over the first

floor of Commerce and Education

Department in Bharathiar University

5770 ` 62.00

9


existing Bio-Technology building in

Bharathiar University

13661 ` 175.00

10 Construction of Dining Hall near

Multipurpose Hall in Bharathiar University 5000 ` 25.00

11

Construction of Guest House (Hostel) for

Academic Staff College in Bharathiar

University.

22836 ` 348.00



12

Construction of ground floor and first floor

building for Physical Science Department

in Bharathiar University

48370 ` 550.00

13

Construction of first floor over Electronics

and Instrumentation Department in


2713 ` 20.00

14 Construction of toilet block Kambar Hostel

in Bharathiar University 510 ` 18.00

15 Additional construction of Kasthuribai

Hostel (Phase II) in Bharathiar University 26836 ` 350.00

16

Construction of first floor building over the

existing guest house in Bharathiar

University

1615 ` 30.75

17 Construction of Generator room in

Bharathiar University. 236 ` 10.00

18 Construction of Examination and Valuation

block (Phase I) in Bharathiar University. 44156 ` 550.00

19 Construction of Common Amenities centre

in Bharathiar University. 64 ` 9.50

20 Construction of Bus service station in


21

Construction of toilets for the Department

of Electronics and Instrumentation

Department Building near Dining Hall in


323 ` 8.00

22 Construction of Ladies hostel (Phase I) in


23

Construction of Additional class room and

toilet block in the Eastern wing of

Management block in Bharathiar

University.

7470 ` 137.00

24 Construction of Gents Hostel (Phase II) in


25

Construction of ground floor building for

Physical Education Department Phase I in


12190 ` 230.00

26

Construction of ground floor building for

Physical Education Department Phase II in


27 Construction of Rest room building for

drivers in Bharathiar University. 388 ` 9.95

28 Construction of Servant room (male cook)

in Bharathiar University. 1033 ` 7.15

29 Construction of Gas room and drain for

Kasthuribai Hostel in Bharathiar University. 129 ` 7.15

30

Construction of Ladies and Gents toilets

near Book Storage Godown to the SED in


316 ` 9.10



31 Pro-Construction of toilet near Canteen in


32

Construction of second floor East wing

(part) over the Physical Science building in


13465 ` 190.00

33

Construction of Radiation and Protection

and source room building of Medical

Physics Department in Bharathiar

University.

2034 ` 30.00

34

Construction of second floor over the North

wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar

University.

7266 ` 138.00

35

Construction of second floor over the North

wing of Administrative Block in Bharathiar

University.

5544 ` 106.00

36

Construction of Servant shed for the food

court to the SDE building in Bharathiar

University.

299 ` 7.00

37 Construction of Guest House for Academic

Staff College 2375 ` 348.00

Self Study Report Criterion - V


Criterion - V

Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support

5.1.1 Does the University have a system for student support and mentoring? If yes, what

are its structural and functional characteristics?

Yes, the University has a system for student support and mentoring as it is a strategy

for youth development as well as a path to successful adulthood and career

advancement for students. Each teacher in the capacity of a mentor is assigned with a

student strength of around 20 students (1:20) at the department level.

Implementation of Mentoring System:

The mentees will be attached to the same mentor for the entire period of study. A

tutorial file containing the personal details, performance in academics and other

extracurricular activities is maintained individually for all the students. The mentor

also takes care of the attendance. The mentors shall meet the mentees and record the

outcome of the meetings in the Tutorial file. Need based counseling is given to the

students and if necessary, parents are also updated. Based on the academic

performance of the students, slow learners are guided to take remedial coaching,

advanced learners are encouraged to do case presentations, paper presentations and

publications.

5.1.2 Apart from classroom interaction, what are the provisions available for academic

mentoring?

The induction and introductory programme organized in the beginning of each

academic year introduces the students information pertaining to the availability of

supportive courses from various departments, the academic facilities like library,

laboratories etc.,

Academic mentoring helps the students to evaluate their performance as well as to

seek need based additional help from the mentors.

In the hostels there are senior residential advisors as wardens to take care of the

requirements of inmates.

The student development programmes, seminars, conferences, workshops, popular

lecture series introduce the students about the recent developments and the current

trends in academic as well as research areas.

Besides, on an average two programmes per year are conducted on advanced

research methodology for the benefit of the research scholars.

Remedial coaching classes are also conducted for the benefit of socially

disadvantaged and academically underperformed students.

Continuous Internal Assessment by teachers encourages the students to perform

better in the classroom ambience.

Some departments like BSMED, invites alumni for the orientation of the freshers

thereby build a branding.



5.1.3 Does the University have any personal enhancement and development schemes

such as career counseling, soft skill development, career-path-identification, and

orientation to well being for its students? Give details of such schemes.

Yes, the students get the benefit of academic and career counseling through

a) the placement officers at the department level

b) through Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Students Welfare. They

have created the following websites for career opportunities.

www.careervarsity.com is a Learning Portal for Career Aspiring Students.

www.civilservicecoach.com is useful for civil service aspirants.

Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching Academy is functioning at the

University to coach the aspirants for civil services exams.

University has signed MoU with TCS, HCL, UTL Technologies, IIT Bombay and

Infosys for preparation of industry required curriculum and faculty training.

Soft skill training programmes are also given at the department level.

The use of English language laboratories is encouraged with the intention of

improving the language skills of the students.

Finishing schools were organized by the Department of Extension, Career Guidance

and Students Welfare under which so far seven programmes were organized for 1240

students and 05 programmes were organized benefiting 242 teachers.

Under affirmative programmes for SC / ST minorities and economically weaker

sections of students 17 events were organized for 1050 students and 221 were

selected for placement.

5.1.4 Does the University publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes,

what are the main issues/activities/information included/provided to students

through these documents? Is there a provision for online access?

Yes, the University publishes its updated prospectus and handbook annually.

The Prospectus contains the following information

Profile of the University

Vision and Mission of the University

Courses Offered, Sanctioned Strength & Eligibility

Fee Details

Procedure for Securing Admission

Reservation Seat Matrix for Various Courses

Opportunities for Learning, Teaching and Assessment

The Academic Calendar is given to the students during the beginning of each

academic year which contains information pertaining to the following

Tentative Exam Schedule

The syndicate members, administrators, deans of faculties, wardens, faculty

members of the University departments and officers of the University

Names of the schools, departments, courses and members of the faculty

Information about students associations and clubs

Fee structure and rules for payment of fee for students and scholars

Types and eligibility for the award of scholarships and fellowships

Library rules and regulations

School of Distance Education, CCII, COP / CPP

UGC – Academic staff college

Students Amenities Service Centre



The University also publishes Annual Reports which contain the details of

University departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges.

Vice-Chancellor‟s Engagements

University Administration

Status Report ( Financial, School of Distance Education, Academic Staff

College, College Development Council, National Service Scheme, Library and

Hostels)

Report from the University Departments

Report from the Affiliated Colleges (Government, Constituent, Aided and Self

supporting)

Examination details

Recognized Research Institutions

All these information‟s can also be accessed online.

5.1.5 Specify the type and number of University scholarships / freeships given to the students

during the last four years. Was financial aid given to them on time? Give details

The University has a provision of awarding University Research Fellowships for

eligible and meritorious scholars to the tune of three scholars per department with

faculty strength of more than five at the rate of ` 3,500 per month and contingency

expenditure of ` 2, 500 per year. From 2014 onwards based on the total strength four

research scholars per department are given scholarships. Status report of the student

getting fellowship will be submitted in the last week of every month and subsequently

the dispersal of funds will be made within seven working days. Besides, there is a

policy of admitting one deserving meritorious student in each department under free

education every year where the tuition fee and the boarding lodging expenses were

totally waived.

5.1.6 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government,

central government and other national agencies?

All socially disadvantaged group of students receive scholarship from the State

Government and the Central Government scholarship in the form of SC/ST, BC

Scholarships.

S.No Name of the Scholarship Year

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total

1. Rajiv Gandhi - 14 07 11 - - 32

2. Moulana Azad 03 - 01 03 01 - 08

URF 52 49 41 45 47 -

3. JRF (NET) 05 10 16 06 04 - 41

4. DST – INSPIRE 05 09 06 07 03 - 30

5. ICSSR – SRF 01 01 02 05 - 03 12

6. ICMR - SRF - - - - 03 01 04

7. CSIR – SRF - - 15 - 02 01 18

8. UGC - SC / ST Post Doctoral - - - - 03 04 07

9. UGC – Post Doctoral for

Women - - - - - 02 02

Total 66 83 88 77 63 11 154



5.1.7 Does the University have an international student cell to attract foreign students

and cater to their needs?

The University has Overseas Student Support Service (OSSS) co-ordinated by a

member of faculty to cater to the needs of the overseas students. The University

website provides all the related information.

5.1.8 What types of support services are available for

Overseas students:

Overseas Students Support Services (OSSS) is the first port of centre in Bharathiar

University for overseas or international students. OSSS will help the overseas

students to settle in a new environment and assist with the practicalities of living

in India and completing their studies in Bharathiar University. OSSS will also

advice on aspects of University accommodation, counseling, health and

employment. Help is extended in getting registration with local police and

extending their visa process when they are in need.

The courses which attract the interest of the foreign students such as English,

Biotechnology, Computer Applications, BSMED, Electronics & Instrumentation

are identified and preference is given for admission to overseas students.

Physically challenged/differently abled students:

There is exclusive quota for admission of physically challenged. One seat is

reserved for permanently physically challenged candidates for admission into all

the courses.

Services of scribes and allotment of extra time of 30 minute are provided to the

visually challenged students. Multi Media Material preparation centre is

established to help the differently abled students. Ramps are constructed in all the

buildings for their support.

SC/ST, OBC and Economically Weaker Sections:

For admission of students in Post Graduate & Research Department the University

follows the rules of communal reservation prescribed by the Government of

Tamilnadu. Government of India scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates

whose parent‟s income is below ` 2,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of

75% attendance in their previous year of study.

Post metric scholarship is available for BC/MBC/DNC candidates of Tamilnadu

whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a who have secured minimum of

75% attendance in their previous year of study

Higher educational special loan scholarship is available for SC/ST candidates of

Tamilnadu whose parent‟s income is below ` 1,00,000/-p.a.

Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship is available for SC candidates to pursue M. Phil /Ph. D

degree programmes.

Tuition fee is fully waived for SC/ST students. SC/ST welfare cell is functioning

to redress their grievances.

Anna Civil Service Coaching Centre is functioning for the student‟s career

development and progression.



Students participating in various competitions/conferences in India and

Abroad

University encourages students to participate in various Inter-University

competitions, conferences, sports and cultural activities. University provides duty

leave and travel allowance to the students. Many of our research scholars from

science disciplines have benefitted with DST/DBT travel grant to attend

conferences and seminars abroad.

Health centre/health insurance etc.

On campus a full time doctor, nurses and ambulance facilities are available at

Bharathiar University hospital. It takes care of the health of the students, teaching

and non teaching staff. Medical consultation is provided on all working days.

Health insurance is available for students, staffs and members of faculty.

Fitness centre

Fitness centre focuses on maintaining and developing physical fitness, weight

reduction and body building. Qualified fitness instructors are available for men

and women on all the working days. All the exercise equipments are available in

this centre.

Skill development (Spoken English, Computer Literacy, etc.)

Language laboratory is functioning for all students to improve their

communication skills. Soft skill development programmes are conducted by all

the departments. Depending on the needs of the students, computer training is also

given. Specific courses are included in the curriculum. Internet centre is available

for the students to develop computer skills and use internet resources. The centre

is managed by a coordinator and two supporting staff.

Performance enhancement for slow learners

University is conducting remedial coaching classes for weak students and it

provides training to the teachers to identify slow learners and the way of treating

them. Mentors also take care of the slow learners.

Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning / corporate /

business houses, etc

MoUs signed with various foreign Universities like

Munster University, Munster, Germany

St. George‟s University of London, United Kingdom

National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan by the Dept of Biotechnology

Yunyang Teachers College, Hubei Province, China

Huaihua University, China

Korea Maritime University, Korea

Yonsei University, South Korea

Energy Conversion Research Centre (ECRC), Doshisha University, Japan

University of Arkansas, USA

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of

Sciences, China

University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy

University of Canada, West Victoria, British Columbia, UK

National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan



Anglia Ruskin University, UK

University Jean Monnet, Telecom Saint-Etienne, France

Sheyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal

Research, Shenyang, China

National University of Singapore, Singapore

enable the students to have exchange opportunities. In the internships, students are

sent to various industries, organizations to get the practical exposure and get

knowledge about the functioning of the organizations. Exposure of students to

other institutions is made possible when they are taken to TCS, HCL, Infosys,

UTL Technologies and also Manufacturing Units for industrial visits. Besides the

departments are arranging study tours to the students which helps them to learn

practically.

Publication of student magazines

The University is publishing student magazine which contains the creativity of the

students such as articles, drawing, poems, riddles, interesting information etc.

Besides, newsletter is published by the University Department of Communication

& Media Studies and Women‟s Studies.

5.1.9 Does the University provide guidance and/or conduct coaching classes for students

appearing for civil services, defense services, NET/SET and any other competitive

examinations? If yes, what is the outcome?

Yes. University has a centre called Anna Centenary Civil Services Coaching

Academy which conducts coaching classes for civil services and competitive

examinations. It is functioning through the funding of Anna Institute of Management,

Chennai, and Government of Tamilnadu. About 100 trainees from Coimbatore,

Nilgiris, Tirupur, Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Madurai,

Ramanathapuram, Vellore & Thiruvannamalai districts are undergoing. Civil Services

Preliminary examination coaching under this institute. The coaching is residential in

nature; Due to the presence of this centre, Civil Service aspirants all over the western

zone of Tamilnadu have been getting free coaching for the Civil Services Exams.

Since, its inception, 11 trainees have passed the Preliminary Examination of Civil

Services and have joined in All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, Government of

Tamilnadu, Chennai for their main examination. In addition to this, 21 trainees who

had undergone coaching under this institute have been selected as Inspectors of

Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs and Government of India through Fast

Track Selection process. As well, a trainee Mr. Venkatesh Prabhu has been selected as

the topper in the country as Flying officer through the Fast Track Selection conducted

by the Staff Selection Board of Mysore and Dehradun. More than 20 trainees of this

coaching Academy have become Group-II, Group-III officials; Ms. R. Kalpana, a

trainee of this institute has emerged as a topper in the South India in the Reserve Bank

of India Officer Exams. Two of our trainees in the academy has cleared IAS main

in 2015.



5.1.10 Mention the policies of the University for enhancing student participation in sports

and extracurricular activities through strategies/schemes such as

Additional academic support and academic flexibility in examinations

Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials


The Physical Education Department is working to promote sports activities. Students

are encouraged and trained by the physical educators to participate and win in inter

University/college sports competitions. Additional classes are taken to the players

who miss the regular classes. The sports persons when they are representing the

University outside the city are given retests to earn their internal assessment marks.

Duty leave is provided for the sports students. Gym is available with all the

equipments to maintain the physical fitness of the students. For non physical

education students one course is offered as supportive course on Yoga Education,

Health, Fitness and Wellness. Dietary requirements of the sports students are taken

care off in the hostels by giving extra egg, milk and protein rich food.

Special exam will be conducted for sports participants during examination period, if

they happen to miss the exams due to his / her participation in inter University, State

and National level tournaments. During coaching camp, the selected University team

players will be provided daily allowances and travel allowances further the players

will be provided track suits and competition sports wears with University emblem.

The medal winners in all India Inter University competitions for individual events and

team events will be honored with cash awards of ` 10, 000 & ` 5, 000 respectively.

5.1.11 Does the University have an institutionalized mechanism for students‟ placement?

What are the services provided to help students identify job opportunities, prepare

them for interview, and develop entrepreneurship skills?

Yes. Every department has faculty co-ordinators to take of placement activities for

which separate budget allotment is there. Apart from domain knowledge the students

are trained on soft skills, and communication skills. The Department of Extension,

Career Guidance conducts Finishing Schools to enhance the employability of the

students of University departments and affiliated colleges benefiting the students and

placement officers (teacher). Besides, www.careervarsity.com a learning portal is

created to cater to the needs of career aspiring students.

5.1.12 Give the number of students selected during campus interviews by different

employers (list the employers and the number of companies who visited the campus

during the last four years).

Eight On campus and Off campus Job fairs were conducted and 956 students

(University / Colleges) were placed in the last year due to the placement services

provided by the University. TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL regularly visit the

University for placement of students.

5.1.13 Does the University have a registered Alumni Association? If yes, what are its

activities and contributions to the development of the University?

The Bharathiar University Alumni Association has been formally inaugurated on 22nd

October 2001. In an era of networking and collaboration, it is the alumni support,

which is definitely a value addition for any institution destined to move towards

http://www.careervarsity.com/



excellence. Alumni keep on posting information about job placement and variety of

issues which help the University to take steps to bring the changes in the process of

the development of the students. Alumni being a part BoS do contribute towards

curriculum development in all the department. There is provision for the alumni to get

registered with the alumni association through the University website.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development has a registered

Alumni Association. The Alumni involved in various activities like

orienting the new entrants

delivering special lectures on job opportunity

conducting panel discussion

Training the students to face interviews

„NEXUS‟ is Seminar organized exclusively by the Alumni in which eminent

Alumni industrialists are invited and Best Entrepreneur and Best Alumni awards

are given to deserving alumni.

„AXIS‟ is the flag ship event of BSMED where, the best project award is given to

student of BSMED which is partially sponsored by the Alumni.

5.1.14 Does the University have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the

nature of grievances reported. How were they redressed?

The Bharathiar University established the grievance cell to redress the grievances of

the students, teachers and staff working not only in the University but also in the


Any aggrieved student / employee of the University with a grievance may approach

the cell in writing and they are provided with proper advocacy to express their

grievance. The cell is guided by the principle of natural justice in hearing and settling

the grievance. The members of grievance redressal committee are:

1. Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairperson

2. Registrar Ex-officio Secretary

3. Director Students Welfare

4. Deputy Registrar (SA) Member

5. Dean, CDC Member

6. Dean, Research Member

7. Officer-in-Charge GR Cell Member

8. UG/PG students(s)/Research

Scholar(s)/representative(s) Special Invitees

In order to redress the grievances of the students and other stakeholders, a system is

introduced in the University by way of placing a “Green box” at the entrance of the

University where the stake holders are free to lodge any complaints / grievance

without any fear of being identified. The whole system of redressal of grievance is

directly handled by the Vice-Chancellor‟s office.

5.1.15 Does the University promote a gender-sensitive environment by (i) conduction

gender related programmes (ii) establishing a cell and mechanism to deal with

issues related to sexual harassment? Give details.

Yes, the Department of Women Studies conducts many programmes to create

awareness on issues of the women and strategies of managing the issues, gender



equality, gender awareness, gender sensitivity, gender responsiveness and gender

mainstreaming etc. The University has Women Harassment Redressal Cell which is

working for the welfare of the women in campus. The Department of Women Studies

has conducted Gender Audit on campus. Every year Women‟s Day is celebrated on

March 8th

by honoring outstanding Women achievers in the choosen field.

5.1.16 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances, if any, have been

reported during the last four years and what action has been taken in these cases?

Yes. Anti-ragging cell is constituted in the University as per the norms of the UGC.

Anti-ragging slogan is displayed in the notice boards of all the departments of

University. No reports were received in the University with regard to ragging.

Adequate preventive measures to check ragging is also given at the beginning of the

academic year itself. Besides fresher‟s day is celebrated in all the Departments

welcoming the juniors by seniors to get along and socialize with in the departments.

In the beginning of academic year, wardens visit hostels frequently to ensure a

conducive environment to the freshers.

5.1.17 How does the University elicit the cooperation of all its stakeholders to ensure the

overall development of its students?

The cooperation of various stakeholders of the University is elicited through the

feedback received from them on various occasions. To cite a few, feedback from

Students on teachers, syllabi, curriculum and infrastructure are obtained regularly.

Industrial experts and employers is obtained through the meetings of the Board of

Studies, Planning Board, SCAA, Syndicate and Senate Meetings.

Academic external expert is obtained during academic audit.

Alumni and parents during the Curriculum Development meeting

The HR persons of the companies visiting for recruitment.

The apex bodies such as UGC and State Government received during the finance

committee meetings help the University to elicit the co-operation of the stake

holders to ensure the overall development.

5.1.18 How does the University ensure the participation of women students in intra-and

inter-institutional sports competitions and cultural activities? Provide details of

sports and cultural activities where such efforts were made.

The University conducts inter-departmental cultural fest involving the

participation of all the PG students especially women students

In commemoration of birthday of Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiar, a three day

cultural fest Bharathi Kalai Vizha was conducted involving the students of the

University departments and affiliated colleges.

During hostel days cultural events are held.

The students are motivated to conduct festivals like Onam, Pongal, Dushara,

Ifthar, Republic day, Independence day and Christmas where the girls students

actively participate in the cultural activities.

Department of Physical Education takes care of participation of women in sports

Women students are also deputed to Regional and National level cultural

programmes organized by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.



5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 What is the student strength of the University for the current academic year?

Analyze the Programme-wise data and provide the trends for the last four years.

Student Progression %

PG to M.Phil. 43

PG to Ph.D. 24

Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 34 (mostly from science depts)

5.2.2 What is the programme-wise completion rate during the time span stipulated by the

University?

The completion rate during the time span stipulated by the University in the Post

Graduate programmes in the University department is around 93%

5.2.3 What is the number and percentage of students who appeared/qualified in

examinations like UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL

/ GMAT / Central / State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.?

a) UGC-CSIR (NET) : 110

b) SET : 39

c) GATE : 17

d) GRE : 02

e) TOEFL : 06

f) Indian Civil Service : 03

g) IAS Preliminary Exams : 11

h) IAS - Main : 02

i) IAF Pilot : 17

j) Intelligence Bureau : 15

k) TNPSC Group II Services : 17

The students are encouraged to appear for NET / SLET and other competitive exams.

The list furnished is only tentative. We are unable to trace the performance of the

students in the above said exams once they leave the University.

5.2.4 Provide category-wise details regarding the number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses

submitted/ accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected in the last four years.

Number of Ph.D./D.Litt./D.Sc. theses submitted / accepted/ resubmitted/ rejected

Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Ph.D

Submitted 246 318 477 503 773

Accepted 240 310 470 496 622

Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 -

Rejected - - - - -

D.Litt

Submitted 01 02

Accepted - -

Resubmitted - -

Rejected - -



D.Sc

Submitted 02 02 02 02

Accepted 01 02 - -

Resubmitted - - - -

Rejected - - - -

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 List the range of sports, cultural and extracurricular activities available to students.

Furnish the programme calendar and provide details of students‟ participation.

List of Sports

Year Sports Level Medals

2014-

2015

Kabaddi (women) South Zone Inter

University Silver

Kabaddi (women) All India Inter

University Bronze

Badminton (men) South Zone Inter

University Bronze

Basketball (men) South Zone Inter

University Bronze

Hockey women South Zone Inter

University Silver

Power lifting (men) All India Inter

University Bronze

2013-

2014

Athletics – Decathlon (men) All India Inter

University Gold

Athletics – Decathlon (men) All India Inter

University Bronze

Athletics – Triple Jump (men) All India Inter

University Silver

Athletics – Steeple Chase (women) All India Inter

University Bronze

Power lifting (women) All India Inter

University Bronze

Volleyball (men) All India Inter

University III Place

Volleyball (men) South Zone Inter

University II Place

2012-

2013

Athletics – Long Jump (men) All India Inter

University Gold

Athletics - Triple Jump (men) All India Inter

University Silver

Power lifting (women) All India Inter

University Silver





2011-

2012








University Bronze

2010-

2011






University Bronze

Bharathi Kalai Vizha -2013-14

Inter – College Cultural Competitions

Consolidated Results – Inter College

S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place

1 Classical Dane Vishalini.A (LRG) Reshma.R (STC) Athulya.S (B U

Gudalur)

2 Folk Dance PKR Arts College for

Women, Gobi

Kongunadu Arts

College,

Coimbatore

GVG Visalakshi

College,

Udumalpet

3 Skits Hindustan College of

Arts & Science

Kovai Kalaimagal

College of Arts &

Science

Kamalam

College of Arts &

Science

4 Mime GVG College of Arts &

Science

Kovai Kalaimagal

College of Arts &

Science

Kongu Arts &

Science

5 Classical Vocal-

Solo

SaraswathiThayarajaCol

lege and PKR Arts &

Science College

GVG College Vasavi College

6 Instrumental

TalaVadya

VLBJanakiammal

College of Arts &

Science

Nil Nil

7 InstrumentalSwar

aVadya Nil Nil Nil

8 Light

Vocal(Indian) PKR College

Hindustan

College KG College

9 Western

Vocal(Solo) Nirmala College AG College Nil

10 Group

Song(Indian) PKR College GVG College VLB College

11 Group

Song(Western) Nirmala College

Hindustan

College Nil

12 On the sport

painting

Amnijith.V (Bishop

Appasamy College)

S.Preetha

(Emracd Heights

College)

Princy Pachel

(Sri GVG

Visalakshmi

College)

13 Collage K.Prabhavathi (Sri GVG

Visalakshmi College)

B.Ashwathi (Nift-

Tea College of

Kinitwear)

E.Priya Dharshini

(Kongu Arts &

Science College)

14 Poster Making

T.Prarthana (Nift- Tea

College of Kinitwear)

V.Manjula Devi

(Sri GVG

Visalakshmi

College)

A.Nirmal

(Tirupur

Kumaran College

for Women)

15 Cartooning Samuel John (BU Arts

& Science College-

B.T.Vigneswar

(Kongu Arts &

S.Ramya (KSR

College of Arts &



Guddalur) Science College) Science)

16 Rangoli

Shalini – (Nift- Tea

College of Kinitwear)

Deepika Devi

(Kongu Arts &

Science College)

Vedanayaki.H

(AdharshVidhyal

aya College of

Arts & Science

for Women)

17 Tamil Elocution

K.Santhosh Kumar

(Govt Arts College,

Coimbatore)

V.SivaKumar

(Dr.SNSRajalaks

hmi Arts &

Science College)

S.Senthil Kumar

(Saraswathi

Thayaraja

College

18 English Elocution Diyya (NirmalaCollege) Vijayadasan

(STC)

Jomini(Konguna

du College)

Consolidated Results – Inter Departments

S.No Events I st Place II nd Place III rd Place

1 Classical Dane Ragu.R - Tamil Sathya.T - English Gomathi.S –

Computer Science

2 Folk Dance English PhysicalEducation Econometrics

3 Skits English

Department Nil Nil

4 Mime English Social Work Mass

Communication

5 Classical

Vocal-Solo Nano Science English

Textiles &

Apparel Design

6 Instrumental

TalaVadya Nano Science English Nil

7 Instrumental

SwaraVadya English Nil Nil

8 Light

Vocal(Indian) English Tamil Nil

9 Western

Vocal(Solo) English Nil Nil

10 Group

Song(Indian) English Tamil Nil

11 Group

Song(Western) English Nil Nil

12 On the sport

painting

G.Kabin

Antony –

(Mathematics)

MohammedShehabudeen.MN

- (Physical Education)

M.Merlin Singh –

(Social Work)

13 College

J.Saravana

Kumar

(Textiles &

Apparel

Design)

A.Tharani Vanavalli English)

T.Anu

Priya(Commerce)

14 Poster Making R.Nabel Lizzy

(Mathematics) N.Ravi Kumar (English)

N.Balaji (Physical

Education)

15 Cartooning

Ranjith.C

(Textiles &

Apparel

Design)

A.Siva (Social Work) N.R.Pavithra

(Commerce

16 Rangoli R.Krithika

(Mathematics) Ragu (Tamil)

Bala Muniandy

(Social Work)



17 Tamil

Elocution

Ramesh

Kumar.M

(Tamil)

Maha Lakshmi (English)

Nambi Anand

(Econometrics)

18 English

Elocution

Narain Yadav

(Econometrics) Lalith (Psychology)

Vishnu Priya

(English)

5.3.2 Give details of the achievements of students in co-curricular, extracurricular and

cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /

International, etc. during the last four years.

There are as many as 25 association and clubs to involve students in extracurricular

activities on-campus and off-campus. Some of the clubs actively engage the students

include photography club, trekking club, literature and orators club, acting club,

music club, campus development club, nature club, yoga club and cultural club. These

clubs are guided by members of faculty as faculty advisors.

5.3.3 Does the University conduct special drives/campaigns for students to promote

heritage consciousness?

The Department of Social Work conducts rural or tribal camps to promote heritage

consciousness among students. Through experts, the department conducts workshop

on street theatre and make the students to perform street theatre in village streets, bus

stop, malls etc., to promote heritage consciousness. Programmes organized by

Vivekananda Kendra and the active participation and organization of our students and

faculty in the Classical tamil conference World Classical Tamil Conference has also

promoted heritage consciousness. Celebration of Onam, Dushra, Christmas and Ifthar

on campus promotes secularism at the same time create heritage consciousness.

5.3.4 How does the University involve and encourage its students to publish materials

like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the

major publications/ materials brought out by the students during the last four

academic sessions.

Faculty members are helping the students to identify and bring out their creative skills.

Students are encouraged by their faculty to publish magazines. The Department of

Communication and Media Studies as well as Women Studies bring out a newsletter.

5.3.5 Does the University have a Student Council or any other similar body? Give details

on its constitution, activities and funding.

There is no student council in Bharathiar University

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student

representatives on them. Also provide details of their activities.

There are student representatives (1 male, 1 female) for each class, as well as each hostel.

Students also participate as committee members to look after various activities of the

hostels such as purchase of provisions, monitoring mess, attendance of students,

cleanliness etc. Besides, academic bodies like BoS, committee of CBCS involve the

students and their participation. As members of BoS and CBCS, the students are able to

express their views about the curriculum, adequacy of the syllabi etc.,

Self Study Report Criterion - VI


Criterion - VI

Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 State the vision and the mission of the University.

Vision of Bharathiar University

“Educate to Elevate”

Our vision is to provide internationally comparable quality higher education to the youth.

The aim is not only focused on imparting subject knowledge and skills, but also to mould

the students with better conduct and character committed to the societal needs and

national development. Enshrined with the motto of poet Bharathi‟s words “Educate to

Elevate”. The University strives to realize the vision of India and excel in promoting and

protecting the rich heritage of our past and secular ideals of the nation.

Mission of Bharathiar University

To be an innovative, inclusive and international University; committed to

excellence in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and to serve the social,

cultural and economic needs of the nation".

To innovate and offer educational programmes in various disciplines with

synergistic interaction with the industry and society.

To impart knowledge and skills to students, equipping them to be ready to face

the emerging challenges of the knowledge area.

To provide equal opportunity to women students and prepare them to be equal

partners in meeting the scientific and technological demands of the nation.

To contribute to the advancement of knowledge through applied research leading

to newer products and processes.

To prepare the students to work for societal transformation with commitment to

justice and equality.

6.1.2 Does the mission statement define the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in

terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the

institution‟s tradition and value orientations, its vision for the future, etc.?

Yes. The Mission statement of Bharathiar University undoubtedly define the

distinctive characteristics in addressing the needs of the society by striving to be

innovative at the same time inclusive in transferring knowledge which serves the

social, cultural and economic needs of the nation. Our mission is to prepare the

students to work for societal transformation with values of justice and equality. At the

same time we inculcate a global vision with international skill sets through synergic

interaction with industry.

6.1.3 How is the leadership involved

i. in ensuring the organization‟s management system development,

implementation and continuous improvement?

The Vice-Chancellor being the academic head of the institution interacts periodically

with the administrative departments through the Registrar being the administrative

head. The Syndicate is the governing body, the senate is the advisory body and

Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) under the chairmanship of Vice-

Chancellor meets regularly with a prior agenda. The proceedings are minuted and



there is a follow up to oversee that the decisions taken in the statutory bodies are

implemented on time. Besides, these committees are entrusted with the task of

developing, implementing and improving participatory decentralized management

system for continuous improvement. The Deans, the Coordinators, Coordinator -

CBCS, Chairmen - BoS, Coordinator – IQAC other designated coordinators are

responsible for introducing new courses, restructuring the existing ones and

innovating the methods of teaching in the emerging areas of interest. The College

Development Council (CDC) caters to the developmental needs of the affiliated

institutions. The BoS for research programme ensures the quality of the research

programme by conducting admission test and periodical doctoral committee meetings.

ii. in interacting with its stakeholders:

The students being the main stakeholder have direct access to Heads of the

Departments, Registrar, Deans and Vice-Chancellor for interaction. The Vice-

Chancellor also meets the students and research scholars at least twice a year,

sensitize them about the new developments on campus and motivate them for higher

levels of achievements. Interaction of Heads of the Departments with alumni,

industrialists and educationalists takes place in the meetings of BoS. The views of the

parents on curriculum, teaching learning methods and quality of education are

recorded in the CBCS‟s parents meet. Besides, there is regular interaction with apex

bodies such as UGC and the State Government. Whenever our students are placed,

feedback from the HR professionals are also collected and reviewed at the department

level. When new students are enrolled they are given orientation about CBCS,

effective use of resources and assessment methods.

iii. in reinforcing a culture of excellence: The year 2013 was marked on the Year of Excellence by our University. Year 2014

was marked as Year of Innovation. The University took lot of initiatives in

enhancing quality of higher education in academic as well as administrative side by

promoting culture of excellence. Every department conducted a minimum of two

Seminar/Conference/Workshop by inviting external experts. Both teachers and

students were encouraged to present papers in seminars as well as publish their

research work in reputed journals. The departments were asked to submit monthly

performance reports. E-governance initiatives were encouraged at the administrative

level. Teachers were encouraged to apply for more projects. Excellence is ensured

through consistency of our services, transparency and accountability at all levels,

public disclosure of our policies and programs, establishing benchmarks and adopting

best practices. The State Government has provided special grants to invite scholars

from other countries example Botany Department.

iv. striving to fulfill organizational needs:

With the growth in the number of academic departments and the admission of

students and research scholars there has been increased demand for physical

infrastructure, academic requirements as well as human resource. These requirements

are recommended by the respective departments and discussed by the statutory bodies

for making budgetary provision and maintenance. Expenditure towards

modernization, replacement of equipments is met from the budget allotments to the

departments. Special infrastructural needs are met from grants such as UGC

infrastructure, UGC-SAP, DST-PURSE, DST-FIST etc. The syndicate and finance

committee in the annual budget meetings allot grants for recruiting additional faculty

and support staff.



6.1.4 Were any of the top leadership positions of the University vacant for more than a

year? If so, state the reasons.

The top leadership position of the University has not remained vacant for more than a

year. However in few cases (CoE, Director – ASC, Dean – CDC) senior faculty

members were given additional in-charge to fill the time gap before filling the

vacancies.

6.1.5 Does the University ensure that all positions in its various statutory bodies are filled

and meetings conducted regularly?

Yes, the University ensures that all positions in various statutory bodies are duly filled

as and when the vacancy arises and the meetings are conducted regularly.

The details of meetings conducted for syndicate and senate of the University are given below:

Dates of Syndicate Meeting:

S.No Particulars Date

2010

01 Ordinary Syndicate Meeting 08.03.2010



04 Special Syndicate Meeting (Convocation) 15.07.2010





2011










10 Special Syndicate Meeting

(Finance Committee Minutes Approval) 22.12.2011

2012










10 Special Syndicate Meeting

(Finance Committee Minutes Approval) 22.12.2012



2013


02 Special Syndicate Meeting 16.04.2013







2014










2015



Dates of Senate Meeting:

S.No Particulars Date

2010

01 Ordinary Senate Meeting 11.06.2010

02 Annual Senate Meeting 30.12.2010

2011


02 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to the Syndicate) 25.11.2011


2012

01 Ordinary Senate Meeting (Election to VC‟s Search

Committee) 25.05.2012



2013



2014

01 Special Senate Meeting 20.01.2014


03 Special Senate Meeting 25.11.2014




6.1.6 Does the University promote a culture of participative management? If yes, indicate

the levels of participative management.

Yes, University promotes a culture of participative management in curriculum

development, research and administration. The Syndicate is the governing body, the

Senate is the decision making body and the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs

is (SCAA), the authority to decide on course and curriculum and other academic

matters of the University. The composition of three apex bodies reveals the

divergenee of the stake holders viz., the University faculty and faculty from affiliated

colleges, the principals and eminent personalities of the society as well as the

government representatives as part of participative management. There are several

sub-committees in each body to study the issues in detail and present to the respective

body for decision making.

The diversity of these participants in decision making enables the leadership to

identify the organizational needs from all the stakeholders. Monthly meetings of the

Vice-Chancellor with the Heads of the Academic and Administrative departments and

the follow up faculty meetings provide avenues to involve everybody in participative

management.

6.1.7 Give details of the academic and administrative leadership provided by the

University to its affiliated colleges and the support and encouragement given to

them to become autonomous.

The University has 108 affiliated colleges of which 22 enjoy autonomous status

and 04 colleges are recognized as Colleges with Potential for Excellence.

The senior faculty members of the University are nominated as representatives in

both statutory and non-statutory committees in the affiliated colleges. For

example, College Committee, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Board of

Studies and Results Passing Boards.

When the affiliated colleges intend to start either a new programme or increase the

student strength and to decide on admission of research students, University



constitutes an inspection committee which examines the request in the light of

demand for such requests; availability of teachers, space, books in the library,

laboratory etc. and decision is taken accordingly. Thereby the affiliated colleges

are assisted and guided by the University. Besides University encourages the

affiliated colleges which have completed 10 years of existence to apply for

autonomous status. All the possible guidance and assistance are provided by the

University right from the curriculum development to conduct of exam to new

autonomous colleges. The IQAC coordinator also supports colleges in securitizing

about assessment and accreditation of colleges and in preparing the self study

report.

The Dean, CDC conducts meetings of Principals to brief the guidelines for various

funded schemes to colleges and encourages eligible colleges to apply for

autonomy as well as for various schemes to raise fund from UGC.

6.1.8 Have any provisions been incorporated / introduced in the University Act and

Statutes to provide for conferment of degrees by autonomous colleges?

The provision to confer degrees by autonomous colleges is not incorporated in the

University Act and Statutes.

6.1.9 How does the University groom leadership at various levels? Give details.

Bharathiar University grooms leadership at various levels by conducting technical and

non-technical workshops for both teaching and non-teaching staff through in bound

and outbound programmes. Position of Dean and Director are held for three years at a

time on rotation basis. Short tenure (2 / 3 years) of membership of the faculties in

various statutory bodies ensures that a greater section of faculty members get trained

in the necessary aspects of University and college management.

6.1.10 Has the University evolved a knowledge management strategy? If yes, give details.

Knowledge has two distinct aspects;

1. Information that is easily communicated and recorded

2. Embedded in the minds of the individuals that are not to be documented.

“Knowledge Management is about capturing, creating, distilling, sharing and

using know-how. That know - how includes explicit and tacit knowledge. It is not

about books of wisdom and best practices, it‟s more about the communities that keep

know - how of a topic alive by sharing what they know, building on it and adapting it

to their own use. It can be called as „performance through learning‟, „shared

knowledge‟, or simply „working smarter.‟

The core competency of Bharathiar University is its development and sustenance of

knowledge. The effective functioning of the organization depends on the effective

mobility of the processes through the structure and dynamics of the organization. To

achieve this, the lubrication is considered as the effective maintenance and

management of knowledge which can be done by knowing the following:

1. The current levels knowledge and its value

2. The extent of new additions and avoiding of duplication

3. The source content and delivery of knowledge which is vital for survival

4. The forecasting of knowledge requirements

5. Sources persons and events inhibiting knowledge creation, sharing and application



The strategic plan on knowledge management complements the vision &

mission of the University. The academic plans, formulated around the strategic vision

are the roadmap for knowledge management. Knowledge infrastructure components

provide the launching platform for knowledge management plan. The process of

knowledge management involves discovering, capturing, sharing and applying the

knowledge. The mechanism of knowledge management involves creation of

documents on knowledge discovery and transferring them through conferences and

publications. Internship, case studies, face to face meetings internalize the knowledge

while identifying best practices, creating models and evaluating the same externalize

the captured knowledge. Collaborating with other institutions, industry interactions

help to share the knowledge. Through consultancy and extension activities we strive

to find application to the knowledge created, in terms of work practices and

standards. The feedback from the stakeholders helps to revise or optimize for the

effective functioning of the system in due course.

The successful knowledge management on campus has created positive impact on the

institution by way of getting funds from external agencies, (UGC, DST-FIST, DST-

PURSE, UGC-SAP) getting listed among the top 45 Universities across the country,

in pursuing quality research and creating high impact factor publications.



6.1.11 How are the following values reflected the functioning of the University?

∗ Contributing to national development

Contributing to National Development is the implicit goal of Bharathiar

University. The University is sensitive to the educational requirement of the State

as well as the Nation. It contributes towards national development by creating and

sharing knowledge and innovation in diverse fields.

The Department of Biotechnology works towards research in cancer biology and

genetic diseases.

The Department of Physics works on Energy harvesting and thin flim and

radiation studies.

The Department of Environmental Sciences design alternative technologies to

control pollution in water resources and generate sustainable energy.

The Department of Nanoscience and Technology works on nano materials for

environmental remediation and monitoring & biomedical applications.

The DRDO – BU – CLS develops need based new technologies for defense

application.

The University also strives to increase the gross enrollment ratio by increasing

access to higher education by instituting constituent colleges and PG centre.

Appointment and admissions based on the reservation policy of the Government

ensures social justice and equity.

The academic programmes such as Human Genetics and Molecular Biology,

Textiles and Apparel Design which have currency and value.

∗ Fostering global competencies among students

Well established laboratories with the state-of-the-art equipments and experienced

and internationally renowned faculty members are the strength of the University in

fostering global competencies. The periodical revision and up gradation of curricula

meets the aspirations of the students and the industry. Some of the curricula are

validated by Sector Skill Councils of National Skill Development Corporation

(NSDC). The University has signed MoUs with Telecom, Electronics Sector Skill

Councils and training partners like TCS, HCL, Infosys and UTL Technologies. The

University nurtures the culture of publication among both students and teachers which

connects them with world of outside knowledge. The University has signed MoUs

with foreign Universities, which enables the student and faculty exchange

programmes. Many of our research scholars are under taking short-term research

training through exchange programmes abroad. Soon after the Ph.D. many of our

candidates go abroad for post doctoral studies. Besides, the faculty members are given

financial support to visit libraries and laboratories of national importance.

Connectivity established through National Knowledge Network (NKN) also foster

global competencies.

∗ Inculcating a sound value system among students

Series of lectures given by eminent speakers, on the ideologies of Swami

Vivekanandha, Bharathiar and other notable personalities inculcate value system

among students and teachers. The supportive papers offered by the departments in

Yoga and Personality Development and events like, youth festivals and cultural

programmes inculcate values among the students in Yoga and Personality

Development. The University also organizes programmes on gender sensitization

and anti-ragging.



Begins the Each working of day University anthem at 9.45 AM every day.

எண்ணிய முடிதல் வேண்டும் - Let my thoughts

bloom into action

ல்லவே எண்ணல் வேண்டும் - Let me think only noble

thoughts

திண்ணிய நஞ்சம் வேண்டும் - Let me have a valiant

heart

நதளிந்த ல்லறிவு வேண்டும் - Let me have a clear

wisdom

National Flag is hosted at 6 AM everyday till 6 PM

Dress code for students is also followed, informally

Vivekanandha chair is created by Tamil Department, under which series of

lectures / workshops are organized for all the students and research scholars.

∗ Promoting use of technology Campus wide availability and accessibility to internet promotes the use of technology.

Use of technological resources and ICT are widely practiced in teaching learning.

Automation of administrative departments, linking of academic and administration

through intranet, use of digital library, provision of PCs, laptops to all members of

faculty, Common Computing Centre with high-end software packages, well

established language laboratories are all platforms promoting the use of technology in

campus. Submission of proposal for funding from various funding agencies is done

through online. Payment of tuition fee, exam fee is done electronically. All

communication from Office of the Registrar is sent through intranet and intimation

regarding meetings are given through E-mail and SMS.

∗ Quest for excellence

Quest for Excellence is promoted in the following areas:

In curriculum construction, validation and delivery by involving all the stake

holders and by following national skill qualification framework.

In teaching and learning, by providing the state of the art laboratories, hands on

experiences and through experimental and experiential learning.

In promoting research competence among scholars and faculty, by deputing

them to seminars and symposia and encouraging them to apply and operate

projects.

SAP, DST-FIST, BU-DRDO joint research projects.

We promote Quest for Excellence by encouraging the departments to apply for

funds through UGC-SAP, DST-FIST, DST-PURSE, UPE, CPEPA etc.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 Does the University have a perspective plan for development? If yes, what aspects

are considered in the development of policies and strategies?

Yes, the University has a perspective plan both for short term and long term

development. Perspective plan for the University is developed by the Planning and

Development Board which serves as think-tank of the University to coordinate overall

planning. Members of the Planning and Development Board are:





S.No Details S.No Details

1. Dr. G. James Pitchai ( Chairman)

Vice – Chancellor

Bharathiar University,

Coimbatore – 641046

2. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, S.J

(Former Vice – Chancellor,

Bharathiar University)

Director, Entomology Research

Institute, Loyola College,

Chennai - 600034

3. Dr. L. P. Thangavelu

Managing Director,

Ashwin Hospital, No. 1,

Alamu Nagar Road,

Coimbatore - 641012

4. Dr. K. A. Chinnaraju

Secretary,

Coimbatore Institute of

Management & Technology,

Vellimalaipattinam,

Narasipuram (Post),

Thondamuthur (via),

Coimbatore - 641109

5. Judge A. Ratnavelu

Willow-401, Prince Green Woods,

66, Vanagaram Road, Athipet,

Chennai - 600058

6. Dr. Palani G. Periasamy

Founder & Chairman,

PGP Group of Companies

PGP House, No. 57. Sterling

Road

Nungambakkam,

Chennai – 600034

7. Thiru S. Meiyappan

Deputy General Manager

The Times of India, 126/127,

Chamiers Road,

Nandanam, Chennai - 600035

8. Dr. P. Balasubramaniam

Professor and Head,

Department of Mathematics

Gandhigram Rural Institute,

Gandhigram - 624302

9. Dr. K. Nirmala Prasad

Principal, M.O.P. Vaishnav College

for Women

No.20, IV Lane, Nungambakkam

High Road,

Chennai - 600034

The outcome of Planning and Development Board is reflected in

a. Establishment of Constituent Colleges of the University in the rural

areas(Valparai, Gudalur and Modakurichi)

b. Establishment of Bharathiar University PG Extension centre at Sivagiri, Erode

c. Starting of new departments in the University Human Genetics and Molecular

Biology(2014-15), Dept of Bio Chemistry (2015 onwards), Dept of Library

and Information of Science (2014-15 onwards)

d. Initiation of e-governance

e. Promotion of green campus (check dam, percolation pond, solar light, hostel

building, etc.,

f. Preparation for the proposal of five year plan of the University

g. Implementing State Government special schemes to Universities

h. Purchase and distribution of equipments to the University Departments

i. Appointing guest faculty to compensate the vacant position of regular teachers

j. Appointing non-teaching staff on temporary basis to manage the workload in



administrative and academic departments.

In the development of policies and strategies the Planning and Development

Board consider the aspects like, expansion of teaching and research departments,

increase in students strength, increase in number of research projects operated by

members of faculty. The existing infrastructure both in terms of Physical, human and

financial are evaluated against their demand and the ways and means of meeting the

inadequacy of the same are also looked into by the Planning and Development Board.

6.2.2 Describe the University‟s internal organizational structure and decision making

processes and their effectiveness.





6.2.3 Does the University have a formal policy to ensure quality? How is it designed,

driven, deployed and reviewed?

Yes. The University has policy to ensure quality.

The Quality Policy of Bharathiar University

Bharathiar University strives for excellence with a sense of

commitment through continual improvement in the quality

and reliability of all academic and administrative services

with the effective quality management system encompassing

all statutory, regulatory and environmental requirements.

6.2.4 Does the University encourage its academic departments to function independently

and autonomously and how does it ensure accountability?

Yes. The University constantly encourages the academic departments to function with

autonomy and intern sought their accountability through periodical review meetings.

In the organizational hierarchy Vice-Chancellor provides effective leadership to the

University. There is decentralization in all decision making powers with both

academic and financial autonomy. The departments have considerable autonomy in

design and implementation of academic programmes, research & extension activities.

Annually, according to the needs, budget is allotted. The departments are also

entrusted with the autonomy of conducting internal and end semester exams. The

Deans of respective faculty are involved in some of the academic activities of the

departments like admission in M.Phil. & Ph.D., appointment of guest faculty,

selection of research investigators / assistant etc., Accountability in the functioning of

the faculty is ensured through performance appraisal reports, feedback from the

students in career advancements and academic audits. Financial autonomy is ensured

to the departments within the given budget.

6.2.5 During the last four years, have there been any instances of court cases filed by and

against the institute? What were the critical issues and verdicts of the courts on

these issues?

In the last four years 151 cases were filed of which 98 cases were filed by the

students against the process of SET - UGC. All the cases were quashed in the

upper court by UGC which was the main respondent and it has also got a direction

from the Supreme Court for the disposal.

Few cases are pending in the court in which the University is only second

respondent, the first respondent being the Higher Education Secretary,

Government of Tamilnadu. Instructions are expected from the Department of

Higher Education for further action.

6.2.6 How does the University ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended

to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of

grievances for promoting better stakeholder-relationship?

There is a Grievance Redressal Committee which promptly attends and redresses the

grievances / complaints case by case, besides the department level staff council. The

staff council redresses academic related issues, the syndicate redresses issues related

to affiliated colleges. The syndicate analyzes the nature of grievance and redeems the



situation effectively. The chief warden and council of wardens address the grievances

of inmates of the hostels. The teaching and non-teaching staff association represents

grievances related to service matters for which various syndicate sub committees

formed then and there to address their grievances and resolve effectively.

6.2.7 Does the University have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on

institutional performance? If yes, what was the institutional response?

Yes. The University obtains feedback on curriculum and teachers from various

stakeholders such as students, alumni and parents annually. The office of IQAC has

prepared the format for obtaining feedback on curriculum, teachers and infrastructure.

The feedback on teachers and syllabi are obtained at the end of each semester by the

teacher concerned from the students. The feedback on curriculum is obtained from the

outgoing students at the end of the final semester. The feedback on teacher is

analyzed in the departmental meetings for further improvement. The feedback on

curriculum is also analyzed and the outcome is placed before BoS during syllabus

revision. The feedback on infrastructure is discussed in platforms like department

meetings, HoD meetings and sub committee meetings for consideration and

requirements are placed before finance committee for annual budget allocation.

6.2.8 Does the University conduct performance audit of the various departments?

Yes. The IQAC of the University conducts Academic Audit of all departments once in

a year. External experts from other reputed Universities are invited to review the

curriculum of the programs offered and the activities carried out in the department.

The recommendations of the experts are placed before appropriate bodies for

necessary action. Performance audit of administrative departments is conducted by

office of Registrar.

6.2.9 What mechanisms have been evolved by the University to identify the developmental

needs of its affiliated institutions?

Building Committee, Course Approval Committee and Multi Disciplinary

Committees are constituted by College Development Council (CDC) as and when the

need arises. Inspection Committee is constituted to evaluate the research facilities on

campus in the affiliated colleges for all the individual programmes before approving

the sanctioned strength of research scholars to be admitted in the department. Course

Approval Committee is appointed by the University which assess the feasibility of

conducting the new programmes in the affiliated colleges. When high-end equipments

are imported from foreign countries, the University takes initiative to facilitate the

import. When the affiliated colleges apply for starting new course, the syllabi for the

course is placed before SCAA (Standing Committee on Academic Affairs) for

approval and sanctioning.

1. Various College Principals were called for the meeting with Deans College

Development Council to identify the development needs of colleges on different dates.

2. CDC enabled in grooming the faculty for preparing best academic career by

making them to prepare proposal and forward to UGC for 38 colleges.

3. The Dean, CDC visits the affiliated colleges to view the infrastructure facilities

for the development of the affiliated institutions.

4. As per the reports received from the affiliation commission, the Dean will take

follow-up action for the development of the affiliated Colleges.



6.2.10 Does the University have a vibrant College Development Council (CDC) / Board of

College and University Development (BCUD)? If yes, detail its structure, functions

and achievements.

Yes. The University has a vibrant College Development Council (CDC). It was

established in 1985 with financial support from UGC initially. The office of CDC is

headed by a Dean and consists of a group of staff members. It is financially supported

by the University. CDC is responsible for getting affiliation to colleges, promotion of

research in colleges, overseeing the academic and administrative functions of


Specific Functions of CDC:

The office of the Dean, CDC acts as an intermediary between the University and its

Affiliated Colleges. During the assessment period, 33 proposals from affiliated

colleges were sent to get 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC. It also plans for the integrated

development of the Affiliated Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) with all the

procedural formalities to submit proposals to the UGC for different schemes such as

Plan Block Development Grant (PBDG)

Career Oriented Programmes

Instrumentation Maintenance Facilities,

FDP (Teacher Fellowship)

Remedial Coaching Scheme

Coaching Classes for Entry into Services Scheme for SC/ST Minority Students

Coaching Classes for NET and

Equal opportunity cell

Persons for Disabilities

Development of sports infrastructure

Construction of Women‟s hostel

Grant of Autonomy and

Colleges with Potential for Excellence (CPE)

The office of the Dean, CDC deals with the matters related to the procedure

and proformas regarding Affiliations, Approval for opening new colleges or new

courses, Admission for M. Phil, Ph. D, D.Sc. & D.Litt., Re-registration, Change of

Guide / Broad field / Course Conversion, Change of Institution and Time Extension

for M. Phil, Ph. D are also dealt by office of CDC. Besides, Faculty – Qualification

Approval, Students Transfer, Age Relaxation and Name Change are also taken care of

with regard to Affiliated Colleges. CDC proposes University nominees for physical

verification of constructions funded by UGC.

All autonomous colleges of the University send periodic reports relating to

course of study, increase in admission strength, minutes of the Boards of Studies and

Governing Council, Report of the Result Passing Board etc., to CDC.

It identifies the colleges and college magazines for the award of Best College

and Best College Magazines. The CDC also conducts seminars/workshops for college

Principals on curriculum planning, college administration, fund management,

augmenting funds for college development from funding agencies as well as on

examination and curriculum restructure.

Innovative programmes namely Genome Informatics, Economic for Logistics

and Freight Management, Environmental Sustainability & Green Management, Cyber

Crime and Security Management, PG Diploma in Bioprocess Technology, Fashion

Design, Computational Biology applied by the affiliated colleges are forwarded to

authority concern.



Activities of CDC

Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Conduct of Multidisciplinary Committee meeting 05 05 03 02 03

Applications sent for 2(f) & 12(b) Status 02 04 11 04 03

College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) 03 01 - - -

Essentiality Certificate 05 05 03 02 03

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 What efforts have been made to enhance the professional development of teaching

and non-teaching staff?

Following are the efforts made to enhance the professional development of teaching staff:

All teaching staff who have put in six years of continuous and confirmed service are

eligible for sabbatical leave of six months with full salary and allowances during

which period they will be permitted for study purpose to go or work in other

universities in India or to do research outside the Bharathiar University with the

permission of the Syndicate. Travel support and On Duty Leave are provided liberally

to facilitate faculty participation in International and National Conferences, Symposia,

etc. Teachers are also given leave to undergo Post Doctoral fellowships in foreign

universities. Faculty members are encouraged to undergo summer training and to

attend specialized workshops for capacity building in their respective areas of

specialization. Bharathiar University has signed number of MoUs with International

and National Universities which facilitate such faculty exchanges. Seed grant of

Rupees One Lakhs each is given for the newly recruited teachers to undertake

research. Innovative minor research projects applied by the teachers are supported

with the grant of Rupees One Lakhs each. Rupees Fifty thousand is given to teachers

to publish their research output in the form of books.

Besides, Academic Staff College (ASC) of Bharathiar University has conducted many

programmes towards the professional development of teachers.

Refresher and Orientation programmes organized by the Academic Staff College

Programme Year

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Orientation

Programmes

07 05 05 05 05

(278) (174) (149) (124) (139)

Refresher

Courses

13 14 14 14 13

(391) (405) (402) (412) (395)

Short Term

Courses

01 02 02 02 04

(19) (30) (40) (74) (248)

Workshops 01 01 01 01 01

(150) (22) (53) (53) (54)

Interaction

Programme for

Ph.D. Scholars

- 01 01 01 01

- (63) (43) (33) (34)

Workshop for

Non-Teaching

Programmes

01 01 01 02 01

(37) (31) (35) (74) (60)

Other - - 01 - -



Recharging

Programmes - - (53) - -

Figures in brackets denotes Number of Participants

ASC has conducted programmes to enhance the professional development of Non-

Teaching Staff in the areas such as office procedures, methods of accounting, service

procedures, drafting of official letters, improving communication skills, e-governance

sensitizing about IQAC for non-teaching staff members.

S.

No. Details of the Course Male Female

Total No. of

Participants

1 Workshop for Academic Administrators

(18.03.2014 - 20.03.2014) 31 11 42

2 STC for NSS Programme Officers

(26.03.2014 - 28.03.2014) 16 29 45

3 Academic Administrators Workshop

(01.04.2014 - 03.04.2014) 25 35 60

Total 72 75 147

Besides, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Bharathiar University has

conducted the following programmes towards faculty recharge:

workshops on the preparation of research projects to apply for financial support.

e-learning and e-content development programmes for teachers

workshop on lesson plan preparation

workshop to introduce the teachers the Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)

one day training programmes for each the teaching staff and non-teaching staff on

the process of re-accreditation

The office of Controller of Examination conducted 75 seminars on examination reforms

seminars on Knowledge Management

gender sensitivity training programme to teaching and non-teaching staff

workshops and training programmes for placement officers of the University

departments

programme on MS-office for all the administrative staff, re-orientation

programmes on functional English for assistants, assistant section officers and

section officers.

6.3.2 What is the outcome of the review of various appraisal methods used by the

University? List the important decisions.

The members of the faculty are subjected to appraisal by way of obtaining

a) students feedback on teaching learning methods

b) periodical appraisal by the external experts when they appear for promotion under

career advancement scheme

The feedback on teachers is considered for the professional betterment of the

members of faculty after a wide consultation with the Heads as well as Dean of the

faculty. The performance appraisal under career advancement scheme has resulted in

the promotion of teachers to next cadre. In the last five years 50 percent of the

teachers were promoted under CAS.



6.3.3 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff? What

percentage of staff have benefitted from these schemes in the last four years? Give details.

The University has good number of welfare schemes for both teaching and non-

teaching staff.

A few examples are, allotment of quarters, group insurance scheme for all, leave

travel concession, co-operative & credit thrift, society, co-operative housing society,

health centre, dedicated transportation of all employees and children of the

employees, sports facilities, health checkups, eye camps, blood donation etc.

6.3.4 What are the measures taken by the University for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?

The advertisements for faculty positions are given in print media as well as University

website to give wide publicity in order to invite best talents available to fill the

vacancy positions. Senior Professors after retirement have served the University as

emeritus professors as well as adjunct professors by which the University could retain

meritorious academicians even after their retirement from the University.

Under UGC faculty Recharge Programme one Associate Professor (Physics), 3

Assistant Professors (Physics, Chemistry, Bio-technology) have been inducted

during the assessment period.

One eminent Professor from Raja Rammana fellowship is a regular visiting

professor in the Department of Mathematics

Three retiring professor from the University is going serve as UGC BSR fellow

6.3.5 Has the University conducted a gender audit during the last four years? If yes,

mention a few salient findings.

A study has been conducted to find the enrolment of male and female students to

various courses offered in the departments of Bharathiar University from 2010-2014.

The following are the some of the major findings of the study

The total enrollment of female students (52.6%) is higher than total enrollment of

male (47.4%)

The enrollment of Male SC students‟ enrolment (56.71%) is higher than female

SC students (43.9%)

The enrollment of Male ST students‟ enrolment (54.54%) is higher than female

ST students (54.46%)

The enrollment of Female OBC students‟ enrolment (56.95%) is higher than male

OBC students (40.05%)

The enrolment of female students belonging to General category (57.72%) is

higher than enrolment of male students (42.28%)

Women members of faculty constitute 27% of the total faculty strength

26% of the women members of faculty operate major research project

In the departments such as Tamil, English, Physical Education, Social Work and

Medical Physics gender issues are included in the syllabi.



Fig. I Enrolment of Male and Female Students

Fig. II Enrollment of Category Wise Male and Female Students

6.3.6 Does the University conduct any gender sensitization programmes for its faculty?

Yes, a programme on “Gender Sensitivity” was conducted on 21st January 2014 by

the Department of Women Studies which also conducted poster, essay writing and

short story writing, debate, street play, skit writing competition on women

empowerment.

6.3.7 What is the impact of the University‟s Academic Staff College Programmes in

enhancing the competencies of the University faculty?

Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses conducted by Academic Staff College

are very useful to the teachers in improving quality in Higher Education. It helps the

teachers to learn new skills in teaching, research and classroom management. The

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

Male

Female

0.00%

10.00%

20.00%

30.00%

40.00%

50.00%

60.00%

SC ST OBC General

56.71% 54.54%

43.05% 42.28%43.29% 45.46%

56.95% 57.72%

Male Female



teachers are motivated to participate in Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, etc. These

programmes help the teachers in pedagogy and scientific method of presenting concepts

to students community. Developing positive thinking, creating awareness of various

social, educational & environmental problems and importance of assessment &

accreditation are some of the topics covered in these programmes.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism available to monitor the effective and efficient

use of financial resources?

At the beginning of each financial year the University Departments, academic and

administrative sections and other offices like Engineering Section, Controller of

Examinations, Public Relations Office, Office of the Chief Warden, College

Development Council and other functional units will present their recurring and non-

recurring expenditure needs based on the discussion at various levels. The overall

expenditures from multiple sources are also calculated (approximately). Keeping

these sources, the Vice-Chancellor interacts with every section and prepares a detailed

annual plan in the presence of Registrar and finance officer.

Further the accounts of the University are audited by the Local Fund Audit,

Government of Tamilnadu. The Accounts and Audit Reports are placed before the

Finance Committee, Statutory Committee and the recommendations of the same are

submitted to the Syndicate for the approval.

The finance committee meets atleast 3 times a year to draw the annual budget, revised

estimate and sanction & review of capital expenditures. All the liabilities related to

salary of the staff is approved by the finance committee. Any expenditure in a

particular head becomes excess than the allotted amount, justification is insisted upon.

6.4.2 Does the University have a mechanism for internal and external audit? Give details.

The internal mechanism is controlled by the “Finance Officer” deputed from the office of

“Local Fund Audit Department” Government of Tamilnadu. The University has a

concurrent audit wing headed by “Assistant Director” Local Fund Audit” Government of

Tamilnadu. The finance officer is the appointee of Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Local Fund Audit issues the Audit Report every year. The report is to be placed

before the Finance Committee, Syndicate and Senate simultaneously. The Audit

remarks are compiled by the Audit Department and appended at the end of the audit

report. The Annual accounts are reviewed by the Joint Director, Local Fund Audit and

submitted to the office of the Director, Local Fund Audit for approval.

Serious audit remarks (excess payment, procedural laps in the purchase if any, non

collection of fees etc) will be discussed case by case and remedial actions are taken

case by case.

6.4.3 Have the accounts been audited regularly? What were the audit objections, if any,

and how were they complied with?

The accounts of the University are audited regularly. On 01/08/2013 a joint sitting

was held and nearly 42% of the audit remarks are settled.



6.4.4 Provide the audited income and expenditure statement of academic and

administrative activities of the last four years.

Income Statement for the Year 2010-11

General Fund Account

Abstract for 2010-2011

Revenue Account (A) ` `

Donation 210000.00

Government Grants 76510000.00

Valpari College final year gr. 2774000.00

15% contribution from SDE 6066000.000

Fees From Students 50526788.00

Various fees 105167382.00

Income from Buildings 7416245.00

Sale of Publication 1371646.00

Auxillary service 2080581.00

Miscellaneous 186700854.58

Total (A) 438823496.58

Capital & Other A/c (B)

UGC 78248737.00

Other Scheme 27767647.00

Deposits 12066083.00

Advances 53270007.00

Total (B) 171352474.00

Total Receipts (A+B) 610175970.58

Opening Balance 31959301.79

Grand total 642135272.37

Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs

Expenditure Statement for the Year 2010-11


Abstract for Revenue and Capital Expenditure 2010-2011

`

Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total

Teaching

V.C.s Office 3653947 3653947 1111119 4765066

Registrar's Office 26677165 26677165 20656115 47333280

Finance Office 9872178 9872178 351782 10223960

PRO's Office 5382436 5382436 3195485 8577921

Estate Maintenance 16050224 16050224 18118166 34168390

Library 3453174 3453174 7095799 10548973

Total Departments 121577415 79304153 200881568 120941822

Capital & Other a/c 88913415

Deposit 5605281



Advances 54423447

U.G.C. 38920201

Other Scheme 18086438

Total Expenditure 619611657.00

Closing Balance 22523615.37


Rs. 6421.35 Lakhs





Donation









Total (A)

564222366.66


UGC 44443949.00




Investment realized 7693818.00

Total (B) 120279227.00

Total Receipt (A+B) 684501593.66

Opening Balance 22523615.37


Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs




`

Sections Teaching Non- Total Others Grand total

Teaching

V.C.s Office 4122986.00 4122986.00 1502391.00 5625377.00

Registrar's Office 27771401.00 27771401.00 18378411.00 46149812.00

Finance Office 10090865.00 10090865.00 410209.00 10501074.00

PRO's Office 4934336.00 4934336.00 3931177.00 8925513.00

Estate Maintenance 17915497.00 17915497.00 20326920.00 38242417.00



Library 3359161.00 3359161.00 8098283.00 11457444.00

Total Departments 137483287.00 82901950.00 220385237.00 211587137.00 431972374.00

Capital & Other a/c 74796463.00

Deposit 6931187.00


Investment made

10154501.00

U.G.C. 59063389.00





Rs. 7070.25 Lakhs













Total (A) 1051608259.68


UGC 93797345.00




Investment realized 252433861.00

Total (B)

471755067




`

Sections Teaching

Non-

Teaching Total Others Grand total

V.C.s Office 4377948.00 4377948.00 1909218.00 6287166.00

Registrar's Office 29266448.00 29266448.00 59116131.00 88382579.00

Finance Office 9809033.00 9809033.00 498056.00 10307089.00

PRO's Office 5455088.00 5455088.00 4483814.00 9938902.00

Estate Maintenance 17822389.00 17822389.00 29507258.00 47329647.00

Library 4970128.00 4970128.00 7166730.00 12136858.00



Total Departments 151962690.00 85203043.00 237165733.00 233502805.00 470668538.00

Capital & Other A/C 91412548.00

Deposit 6100726.00


Investment Made 252433861.00

U.G.C 75490977.00

Other Agencies 31528109.00



Grand Total 1079004446.71

Rs. 10790 Lakhs

6.4.5 Narrate the efforts taken by the University for Resource Mobilization.

Fees from students admitted in the University, Academic fees, Publication, Auxiliary,

and Miscellaneous are some of the sources of resources to University.

Periodically the students tuition & exam fees are increased in consultation with

stakeholders, similarly charges collected from affiliated institutions were also

enhanced periodically. The faculty members are exchanged to apply for major

projects, funding of which helps to enhance the research facilities at the department

level. At the same time the overhead charges occurred from the funded projects gets

added the Government fund of the University.

UGC-SAP grants increases the infrastructure facilities, and facilitates conduct of

seminars and workshops as well as the fellowship requirements of the research

scholars and research associates. Major equipments are purchased by using fund from

DST-PURSE schemes Phase II ` 24 Crores. Bharathiar University has the unique

distinction of operating projects funded by DRDO through Bharathiar University

DRDO – BU - CLS.

6.4.6 Is there any provision for the University to create a corpus fund? If yes, give details.

No provision was specifically mentioned in the Act / Statues. However, the Syndicate

has the discretary power to create corpus fund as and when required especially for

purpose of pension commitments.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Does the University conduct an academic audit of its departments? If yes, give details.

Yes. University has conducted academic audit of its departments during 19-20

December 2013 and 08th

December 2014. The format for submission of report for

academic audit was prepared by IQAC. Ten experts who were not below the rank of

Professor from renowned Universities were invited to conduct the academic audit.

The academic audit was performed for all the University Departments, Hostels,

Library, Finance Section and the Office of Controller of Examinations. The expert

committee submitted the report of academic audit of these departments and offices

along with suggestions for improvement. Feedback of experts is shared with the

concerned Heads of the Departments for further action.



6.5.2 Based on the recommendations of the academic audit, what specific measures have

been taken by the University to improve teaching, learning and evaluation?

Feedback of experts is shared with the concerned Heads of the Departments for

further improvement. Academic Audit has suggested to conduct inter disciplinary

courses. This process has been initiated. A seminar on Examination and Evaluation

Reforms was conducted. Start-up grants to young faculty members for doing

innovative research is initiated.

The academic and infrastructure gaps identified by the auditors were communicated to

the University authorities. As a follow up action a common computing centre has been

setup in the University with 200 Desktop computers for the use of PG students and

research scholars. The report is also placed before the Syndicate for policy initiatives.

6.5.3 Is there a central body within the University to continuously review the teaching learning

process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome?

Yes. Curriculum Development Cell of Bharathiar University continuously reviews the

teaching learning process within the University. The structure and composition of

Curriculum Development Cell is as given below

Structure and Composition of Curriculum Development Cell

Chairman: Director:

Col. Prof. Dr. G. James Pitchai Dr. K. Swaminathan

Hon‟ble Vice-Chancellor, Professor and Head

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Dept. of Microbial Biotechnology

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Members:

Dr. R. Boopathy (Retired), Professor and Head, Dept. of Biotechnology

Dr. D. Mangalaraj, Professor and Head, Dept. of Nanoscience and Technology,

Dr. K. Balachandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Mathematics

Dr. P Kolandaivel, Professor and Head, Dept. of Physics

Dr. K.J. Rajendra Prasad, Professor and Head, Dept of Chemistry

Dr. M. Sundaresan, Professor and Head, Dept of Computer Sciences and

Information Technology

Dr. R. Venkatapathy, Director, BSMED

Dr. A. Sethuramasubbiah, Professor and Head, Dept of Social Work

Dr. S.M. Ravichandran, Professor and Head, Dept of Tamil

Dr. R. Saravana Selvan, Professor and Head, Dept of English



Feedback

from

Parents

Printing of syllabi

Board of Studies

(Members provided with

orientation and training on

Designing and Development

of Curriculum)

Recommendations of Choice

Based Credit System Review

Committee

Standing committee on

Academic Affairs for

Approval

Recommendations of

Interactive meeting of

Administrators,

Educationalists, Subject

Experts, Industrialists,

Alumni and Teachers

Recommendations of

Academy -Industry Meet

Recommendations of Curriculum

Development Cell

Feedback

format

prepared

by

Educationali

sts

Feedback

from

Students

Feedback

from

Alumni

Recommendations of

Interactive meeting of

Faculty, Students, Alumni

and Parents

Distribution to Affiliated

Colleges / University

Departments

Text book writing (members provided with

orientation / training programme on professional

skills, student‟s empowerment and employability)

and preparation of teaching modules and text

books

Curriculum Development Cell



6.5.4 How has IQAC contributed to institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and

processes?

The IQAC has institutionalized several good practices to enhance, assure and sustain

quality in teaching, learning, research and administration on campus. The following

are the activities initiated by IQAC:

IQAC conducted National seminar on “People Management for Quality

Enhancement in Higher Education” on July 25, 26th

2013 and the proceedings

are brought out as book

IQAC prepared the format for feedback from students on teachers, curriculum and

infrastructure.

The IQAC has also developed an online data collection system for generating

department-wise Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQARs). The IQAC then

consolidates the information for the submission of AQAR of the University. In

addition the following programmes were conducted by IQAC.

Organized National Workshop on Management of University Administration.

Provided training to faculty of affiliated colleges to undergo NAAC Assessments

and also supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges.

Conducted Workshop to prepare teaching plan by the faculty

Trained two faculty members from each Department to Open Source Learning

through Web Portals like Coursera, Udacity, Open Study, Standford online varsity

and all MOOC courses (Massive open online course) relevant to their department.

Organized a training programme on Process of Reaccreditation and E-learning

Conducted three day training for teachers on E-content creation through ASC.

Conducted training program for non teaching staff on reaccreditation process

Conducted seminar on Examination Reforms

Organized seminar on Knowledge Management

Gave Library user orientation for First year P.G students

Arranged for Popular Lecture Series

Conducted Academic Leadership Programme

Conducted a study on students admission trends for the last four years

Conducted Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and

administrative departments.

Conducted a study in the areas of Academic Achievements and Admission Trends

of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the University Departments

Supported the IQAC cells of affiliated colleges in the conduct of seminars /

conferences related to quality enhancement in Higher Education.

Suggested the University Departments and the affiliated colleges to include one

course in each semester to be completed under open source learning as non-credit

course for PG students.

Sensitized about Graduate Attributes to the faculty members.

6.5.5 How many decisions of the IQAC have been placed before the statutory authorities

of the University for implementation?

The decisions of IQAC placed before the statutory authorities of the University for

implementation include the following:

Conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit in the various academic and

administrative departments.



Conduct of research studies in the areas of Academic Achievements and

Admission Trends of Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars in the

University Departments.

Creation of E-Contents by the University faculty members to include in the

knowledge repository of our University.

Application for UGC-SAP and CPEPA by the eligible departments.

The Syndicate also reviews the functions of IQAC.

Submission of proposal for B.VOC by the Department of Extension, Career

Guidance & Students Welfare in

Business Process Services

Data Analytics

Multi Media Services and

Submission of proposal under KAUSHAL Kendra for funding

Conduct of National Workshop on Management of University Administration to

the administrative staff members.

6.5.6 Does the IQAC have external members on its committees? If so, mention any

significant contribution made by such members.

Yes. IQAC has external members in its committee, one academician from principals

of affiliated college, one notable alumni and one local industrialist are the external

members of IQAC.

6.5.7 Has the IQAC conducted any study on the incremental academic growth of students

from disadvantaged sections of society?

Yes. IQAC has initiated a research study on the academic achievements of the Post

Graduate students of the University Departments. The following are the findings of

the study:

Students exit level performance is 3.58% higher than the entry level performance for

the past academic batches.

Students exit level performance is 8.09% higher than the entry level performance in

faculty of Arts.

Students exit level performance is 1.0% higher than the entry level performance in

faculty of Sciences.

SC students exit level performance was 4.7% greater than the entry level performance for

the past academic batches. The same trend was found in faculty of Arts & Sciences.

OBC students exit level performance was greater than the entry level in all academic

batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and science.

General Category students‟ exit level performance was greater than the entry level in

all academic batches. Their performance was high at exit level in faculty of arts,

where as in faculty of science it was low in 2010, 2011 and 2013 batches.

OC students‟ performance was higher at exit level than the entry level in all academic

batches. The same trend was found in faculty of arts and faculty of science.



Pass % of SC students in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches

Pass % of OBC students‟ in Bharathiar University for the past four academic batches

6.5.8 What policies are in place for the periodic review of administrative and academic

departments, subject areas, research centres, etc.?

Regular review meetings are conducted at the department level to formulate policies

to strengthen the functioning of the University Departments. This exercise has

provided scope for introspection and need for improvement in various dimensions.

More teachers have applied for projects as a result of these meetings.

A detailed discussion is held among the members (once in three years) of faculty in

order to construct a blue print for the syllabi and curricula. Having constructed the

Pass % at the entry level

Pass % at the

exit level


Pass % at the

exit level


Pass % at the

exit level


Pass % at the

exit level

66.98%

71.13%

69.15%

71.73%

67.59%

72.49%

69.43%

71.66%



curricula and detailed design plan of the syllabi, it is sent for validation by external

experts before it gets approved in the BoS. Curriculum approved by BoS is reviewed

by the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAA) for final approval.

The annual doctoral committee meetings evaluate the quality, validity and the

progress of the research work carried out by the research scholars at the department

level. Besides, expert committee validates the research proposals sent by the faculty

for funding by other agencies.

Priority is given for computerization and networking of Finance Section, Examination

Section, Admission Section, Library and Scholarship Section.

Self Study Report Criterion - VII


Criterion - VII

Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the University conduct a Green Audit of its campus?

Yes, University regularly conducts a green audit of its campus and its facilities.

Green auditing enables proper waste reduction and recycling practices through

education and communication efforts

It creates general awareness of health consciousness in major leading diseases like

cancer due to smoke, breast cancer, addiction to drugs and alcohol etc.,

It creates awareness for using reusable components for manual use and making the

environment plastic free.

Train the science students in lab to land programme in tissue culture, ornamental

plants, vermi composting, medical plants and mushroom cultivation.

Solar lights are installed to increase the energy efficiency.

Paper free seminar was conducted to save paper by which paper can be saved as

part of tree conservation.

More than 500 saplings are planted on campus.

A research study was conducted at the University on Water Harvesting in the campus.

The following are the findings of the study:

Average of rainfall in Coimbatore over last 5 years was 80 cm (Source: IMD).

During an average rain fall 1,46,678 litres of water can be harvested from the

terrace of BSMED building (1,08,278 litres) and Thiruvalluvar Hostel (38,400

litres). Similarly approximately 44,66,211 litres of water can be collected from the

terrace of all the buildings. This can be used to recharge the Ground water table if

proper rain water harvesting facility is created on campus.

The study also measured the disposal of waste water from the hostels which

worked out to be 1,24,344 Listen / Day. This means the total water required to

irrigate the lawns and gardens of the University can be met with if the sewage

treatment plant is setup on campus.

Subsequently, Check dams, rain water harvesting tanks, percolation ponds are

constructed for water saving.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the University to make the campus

eco-friendly?

The University has taken an initiative towards environmental sustainability by

promoting the idea i.e. „Say no to Plastic. That‟s Fantastic‟.

The NSS unit of the University has organized a programme for „Eradication of

Parthenium Plant‟ on campus

The entire campus is pollution free

Environment and Energy audit is conducted

Student‟s services are utilized to keep the campus clean.

Awareness programs on economical consumption of electricity are conducted.

Sensitization initiatives were organized for administration staff on campus

cleanliness and parthenium eradication



Energy Conservation

Sharing the equipments to reduce the load in the office. Turning off all the electric

and electronic devices at the end of the day to same energy.

University has taken initiative to do a trial run in installing solar lights and Power

plant as per the vision 2023 of the Government of Tamilnadu

Initiations have been taken to convert the Campus as solar energized one. University

has installed 22 solar street lamps and 112 solar bulbs in the campus

The members of faculty are advised to consume energy economically in the staff

room, class room and the laboratories.

Overload and shock in the electricity are automated by tripping system.

Auto change over generators are made available in the campus so that delay or break

in works due to electricity failure can be avoided

Use of Renewable Energy

Both solid and liquid waste products are stored for renewable energy compost and

used as manure for plants inside campus for proper nutrition.

Bottles, cans and plastics are sent for recycling.

LCD monitor is used instead of CRT monitor

Waste from Costume Design & Fashion like waste clothes are used for stuffing, and

for making accessories for children.

Water Harvesting

University has installed rain water harvesting facilities. Entire rain water is

conserved through drainage which is collected in various ponds in the campus.

Each block in the University has water harvesting provisions and all the blocks are

benefited during summer and dry days. All the blocks including the hostels have

rain water harvest tanks.

Check Dam

Check Dam in the University campus is constructed for rain water harvesting and

improving the ground water level and to avoid soil erosion.

Efforts for Carbon Neutrality

A large number of trees not only gives beauty to University campus but also

neutralize carbon level in the atmosphere.

Plantation

Mass tree plantation in Bharathiar University and affiliated colleges to the tune of

25,000 saplings (University and college campus, Road Sides in the cities) under

Chief Ministers Green Cover Programme is undertaken.

Tree Planting Programmes and Birthday Park Programme towards green campus

initiative has created beautiful parks on campus.

Hazardous Waste Management

University is sensitive to the hazardous waste materials which are stored in the

safe areas.

The vegetable wastes in the eight hostels are disposed regularly to keep the

campus clean.



In all the hostels and the toilets in the University, the human waste in the septic

tanks is periodically emptied with the help of Coimbatore Corporation or private

truckers. e-waste management proposed for instalment.

As the University is more than 30 years old, there is a large waste of computers

and peripherals due to frequent use. It is unavoidable to dispose them to the scrap

merchants. All e-waste materials are auctioned through U.E.

7.2 Innovations

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created

a positive impact on the functioning of the University.

The total number of programmes offered in the University is increased to a large

extent to approximately 400 including U.G., P.G., M.Phil.., Ph.D., Certificate,

Diploma and P.G. Diploma Courses promote research in niche areas like Medical

Physics.

Towards innovation in e-governance initiatives, high-end office automation

software has been installed in the Research & Development Centre, Controller of

Examinations, and Finance Office. Moreover, a Student Support Centre is

established to facilitate easy accessibility of services such as, payment of fee, etc.

Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities which is selected as a

nodal centre for the National Knowledge Network.

Highest number of students are placed in TCS from Bharathiar University among

Arts & Science University.

Bharathiar University has implemented free education for poor and talented

students.

Innovation in teaching such as case studies, video lectures, industrial visits and

spoken tutorial has been initiated. These initiatives help the students to identify

their creative thinking which in turn will motivate them towards effective

learning.

e-books and other e-resources have been included in the data base of the library.

Intranet facilities for the issue of circulars and other communications help

administration. Communication is sent through SMS service too.

Facilities such as television, internet connectivity, newspapers and magazines are

provided in hostels.

Tatkal scheme has been introduced by the University to issue degree certificates

within two days on payment of extra fees.

The faculty members who offer consultancy services are encouraged by the

University by allowing them to take 60% of the consultancy earnings and

remitting 40% to the University.

The admission process in School of Distance Education under single window

system is very fast and the process is completed within an hour.

Introduced degree certificate with QR codes with eleven security features and

authenticate verification from any part of the world.

We have introduced B. Voc.



7.3 Best Practices

7.3.1 Give details of any two best practices which have contributed to better academic and

administrative functioning of the University.

Best Practice – 01 “Finishing School for Empowering Women Students”

Objectives:

To promote awareness among the women students in the rural areas about their

self development, self learning, employment, earning and empowerment.

To train the women students in rural colleges in the aspects of personality

development, soft skills and other basic aspects required in the job market.

Context:

Finishing School Programme is Technology Specific, Tool Specific, Sector Specific

and Company Specific training organized by Academia and Industry together to

minimize the cycle and cost of training for the companies / employer. The department

of Extension and Career Guidance is providing services like Career Preparation, Skill

Development, Mental Aptitude and Logical Reasoning Skills and Domain Skills

required for the students to empower themselves to meet the corporate requirement in

the job market. The special and best practice of the Extension, Career Guidance and

Students Welfare department is training and empowering the students under Finishing

School Programme especially women students.

The Practice:

The department organizes 10 – 15 days in two cycles Finishing School Programme

for final year undergraduate girl students at selected affiliated colleges of Bharathiar

University in various districts. Every year more than 500 women students participate

in the training programme. The content of the programme include basic attitude,

sectors of employment, mock interview, career counseling, resume and e-resume

preparation, soft skill development, personality development and career choice with

power point presentation. Special assignments were given on the above said topics to

assess their ability. HR trainers from reputed companies offer their expertise in the

training programme. The department jointly organizes this program with TCS, CTS,

Infosys and Wipro. The courses are taught using case analysis, group discussions,

assignment and regular class room training. Assessment is made every day by

conducting test, oral presentation and face to face interview. At the end of the day the

HR officials from the above said companies are invited to assist the students and the

report will be given to individual students. Certificates will be distributed to the

students at the end of the programme

Evidence of Success: The success of the Finishing School Programme is evidenced by the continuous

increase in the number of participants in the successive years. Besides, the

participants of the programme get the opportunity for better placements. Each year

roughly about 175 students get their placements in both on-campus and off-campus

avenues.

Problems Encountered:

The aim of the programme is to enrich and empower women students in rural areas. In

that context organizing such programmes for a period of 10 - 15 days inviting experts

from reputed organizations was found to be difficult due to the problem of logistics in

reaching and accommodating in rural areas the experts.



Best Practice – 02 “Space Festival - 2012 (Reaching the Unreached)”

The Bharathiar University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi is

enshrined with the motto “Educate to Elevate”. It is the aim of the Bharathiar University

to participate in the task of inculcating necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Creative

Attitudes and Values among the youth of the country to contribute more effectively

towards establishing equitable, social, economic, and secular ideals of our nation.

Goal / Objectives

The objectives of the Space Festival 2012 are:

To showcase the achievements of mankind in space science especially through

Indian Space Science Programmes

To expose the school and college students in order to raise their level of awareness

on space science and technology.

To promote research outlook among students especially rural students in space

science and technology.

To bring the space scientists to a broader platform for face-to-face interaction in

order to inspire the young generation.

The Context

Legendary Indian space scientists like AryaBhatta, Vaioebaba, Bhaskara, S.

Chandrasekhar, Vikram Sarabhai and Sathis Dhawon and others have created an

impressive tradition in space science. In spite of millennia old scientific thinking, the

mysteries of the Universe have not been fully comprehended yet. Though future of

science research lies in space, many of our youth are not properly educated on its

importance. So, it was befitting for Bharathiar University to conduct Space Festival

to raise the level of awareness on space science and technology and the ongoing

research in space science especially among school and college students. The aim is to

"reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we learn and do will

benefit the humankind".

The Practice

Space Festival 2012, a week long program was conducted by Bharathiar University

in collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) –

USA, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Defence Research and

Development Organization (DRDO) from 9th

to 14th

July 2012 to promote research

outlook, especially among rural students in space science and technology. The event

was aptly inaugurated by former President of India Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and hosted

by visiting scientists from NASA, DRDO, ISRO and Stanford University.

Notable Events:

Festival had a participation eminent space scientists and astronauts for delivery of

special lectures on the latest developments in the international space programs,

face-to-face and open house session with students and general public besides the

display of their space exhibits and models.

A temporary planetarium was set up for the event, which hosted routine shows

like Earth‟s Wild Ride, space expeditions and adventure journey with the

dinosaurs and models of scientists and engineers from around India every day.

Live working models of space equipments were displayed. The exhibition

included Galileo‟s deductions, Brahmos model, satellite and rocket launching

models MIG III, and working models of other space technologies.



Videos of missile testing operations were presented.

Events like paragliding, balloon launch, hang-glider shows, rocket launching were

conducted which greatly attracted school children.

The festival also thrived to build scientific temper among students and teachers

through activity based learning by training the teachers of higher secondary schools.

Weather monitoring satellite balloons where launched daily.

The University had made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the events.

Twenty five special buses were operated between city and the University for free

transport facilities. Security had been ensured by the deputing nearly 100 police

personals. Surveillance cameras were placed at important venues. A medical team of

doctors and nurses with an ambulance facility was also arranged. 3000 NSS volunteers

from 130 colleges served as volunteers to manage the crowd on all the 6 days.

Evidence of Success

During the space festival nearly 60,000 students from schools and colleges of

south Indian states enjoyed the experience of going in to the space by knowing

about the space through the interactions with scientists and astronauts, public

lectures and teacher workshops and planetarium shows.

The tall achievements of ISRO, DRDO and NASA were brought to the light of the

general public for their understanding and appreciation. Nearly 50,000 general

public visited the campus and enjoyed every bit of the festival and learned about

space science technology.

The school children prepared wonderful aero space robotic models for exhibition.

Hands on experience given to teachers through activity based learning made

teaching and learning simpler and interesting.

The distance between the University, college and school and general public is

narrowed down by their day long tour on campus.

The students (NSS volunteers) learned the art of managing the crowd and

developed spirit of service and voluntarism.

The presentations made by the women scientists created lot of confidence among

youngsters especially girl students to aspire for the space research.

The youngsters were encouraged to take up higher studies and research in areas

like aeronautics and aero space, robotic engineering, satellite systems, etc for their

future career.

Thus the Space Festival 2012 enabled every one of the participants to understand the Space

Vision India 2025. The achievements of our space scientists in the areas of satellite based

communication and navigation, understanding of the solar system and Universe, planetary

exploration where made public for better understanding and appreciation.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

The festival was expected to have the participation of nearly 40,000 students but the

number went as high as 60,000. Managing such a big crowd was a herculean task.

However the NSS volunteers through their diligent efforts helped us to manage the

show. Arranging free transport facility to the students of government schools was

found to be difficult however we could overcome the difficulty by taking assistance

from affiliated colleges.

The resources required for the conduct of the festival was met by the University

through partial assistance from NASA, ISRO, DRDO and DST. The affiliated

colleges also extended their helping hands by sending their NSS volunteers and

sharing their transport facility at free of cost to the University.



Best Practice – 03 “ATA EXPO, 2013”

Objectives of the Practice

To bring together assistive technology and accessibility expertise, products in India

under one roof.

To create awareness on technology happenings, accessibility options available for

people with disabilities

To enhance their education as well as career prospects on par with normal persons in

society.

Context

Making education inclusive for the differently-abled did not just mean giving them an

opportunity to study in higher educational institutions, but also meant making all

systems associated with education accessible and affordable for them. In organizing

the ATA Expo it was felt that nearly 2000 people with disabilities will get benefitted

by knowing the support services available for them. The arrangements for the Expo

met with little challenges in the training and installation of software in the Multimodal

Material Preparation Centre and setting up of ramps for accessibility of the people

with disabilities also a challenging task to fix it in many places in the University.

Allocation of stalls for different exhibitors, display of their products, equal time

sharing for their presentations was given more concentration as all the stalls and

NGOs helps in enhancement of the empowerment of people with disabilities.

Practice

Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University and one of the affiliated college

along with stakeholders in the domain of disability services joined together to create

awareness, identify specific needs, offer solutions, implementation strategies for an

inclusive educational environment for people with disabilities. Barrier break teams are

aligned with vision and mission to help people with disabilities to provide accessible

solutions. One stops Voice, Speech, language clinics instrumentation Supply

Company for all disciplines - ENT Clinic, Speech Therapy were given by Voice Tech.

Many NGOs participated in this Expo to promote the different assistive devices for

the betterment of people with disabilities to groom and enhance their skills to reach a

greater success in their life. The Expo was a complete solution to improve the

educational and social empowerment of differently abled person‟s life.

Evidence of Success

The Expo was organised with a plan of promoting the knowledge for a minimum of

2000 people with disabilities whereas a tremendous response has been obtained from

various NGOs‟, special schools and organisations who work for people with

disabilities to make 3000 people with disabilities get participated and benefitted from

the Expo and in the Multimodal material preparation center with different kinds of

knowledge based assistive devices and accessible technologies that are available in

the present scenario. The outcome of the Expo brought us a greater conviction that

Social Work has done its professional application towards the betterment of weaker

sections of the society through its eternal practices. This also pays the way for further

necessary actions to be concentrated towards the enhancement and empowerment of

people with disabilities in the areas not only restricted to education but also with the

need for technological updates.



Problems Encountered

Preparation of assistive devices for betterment of people with disabilities need lot of

training and focus. The financial requirements to develop such devices is also huge.

Managing both human and financial resource on a continuous basis is found to be

difficult.

Best Practice – 04 “ICICA 2014 – Paper Less Conference”

Objectives of the Practice

To conduct Paperless Seminar to save papers and there by save trees to nurture the

nature for future.

The Context

Identifying the right tool was the important task for organizing the event. The authors

and reviewers are provided with detailed steps to register and verify their status for

using the portal. More queries were posted by authors when problems encountered

which were answered digitally through emails.

What were the contextual features or challenging issue that needed to be addressed in

designing and implementing the practice in about 150 words.

The Practice

The aim of the conference ICICA 2014 was to organize the pre-conference activities

paper acceptance, review and intimation and release of proceedings through e-mode.

A Conference website ICICA 2014 was exclusively hosted providing all the details

about the conference and the same has been also promoted through social networking.

The Conference Management tool CMT of Microsoft a free portal was used to post

the papers by the authors by providing individual usernames. The review of the papers

was received digitally by 100 reviewers. Paper acceptance is also intimated to the

authors using the same portal digitally. The mode of payment for the conference by

the authors is through NEFT transfer for the conference account. No Papers has been

used for the conference for the above mentioned steps. The conference ICICA was

going green for maintaining the biodiversity.

Evidence of Success

The Conference ICICA 2014 practice followed was found to be a great success. The

conference was posted to more than 10,000 users through e-broucher and email

communication and social networking sites. The website created was visited by more

than 8500 users within 90 days from the date of the conference. The Conference

received tremendous response from participants all over India and other countries.

450 Papers were received for the conference. All the papers were peer reviewed by

two reviewers. 100 reviewers reviewed the papers through CMT tool and submitted

their reviews online digitally. The conference first of its kind posted the review

comments for all the papers received to the authors to improve and modify their

papers. 180 papers were selected for publication. All Review comments and papers

were maintained electronically.

The publication of the conference is done in three means. 92 papers were archived in

IEEE Digital Xplore Web publication online and 60 papers as Conference

Proceedings with ISBN and 28 papers were published in International Journal of

Research in Computers with ISSN published by Department of Computer



Applications. All the authors were distributed the electronic copies of the proceedings

in CD.

This conference has contributed by making paperless work and saved the usage of

more than 10 reems of paper needed for maintaining the details. As per the statistics

for making papers 1 tree makes 16.67 reams of copy paper or 8,333.3 sheets 1 ream

(500 sheets) uses 6% of a tree (and those add up quickly!) we have one tree (75%)

required for making papers for the conference. As the title Going Green 5 saplings has

been planted as part of the conference.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Minimum resources are required to implement the said practice.

Hardware: Internet Connection and an External Hard disk to store the data.

Software: Website, A tool to manage the Conference.

Self Study Report Action Taken Report


Action Taken Report

I. More ICT enabled teaching programmes with effective use of internet facility may

be explored.

Towards integrating ICT as an enabler in teaching learning the University has taken

several measures and some of them are narrated here.

The University has signed an agreement with IIT Mumbai, to teach programming

languages like C, C++, Java/ Python, and Net beans and also Scilab (equivalent to

Matlab) SQL, LATEX, for students & faculty of Computer Applications.

For Bio informatics & Bio technology students Python is taught, for Media

Studies students Blender (equalent to Maya 3D) is provided.

For advanced learners the option of taking additional non-credit courses both in

the University departments and affiliated colleges is approved and going to be

implemented from the year 2015-16 onwards. However Department of English

has already introduced the provision of earning two additional credits (optional)

for advanced learners in Human Bionics and e-publishing. Besides, one course in

each semester through open source learning is made mandatory.

The University provides Wi-Fi connectivity (24X7) through National Knowledge

Network to have easy access of On line resources.

A Common Computing facility (200 Nodes with four high end servers) is also

available for scholars and students.

The Department of Education has organized a FDP for teachers in the area of e-

content creation. Subsequently the teachers have prepared e-contents.

A separate leaning portal for aptitude coaching is available for self learning

www.careervarsity.com.

The research scholars are encouraged to access www.oatd.org to refer

dissertations of various Universities across the globe.

II. The University may strive to organize more remedial classes and coaching classes

for competitive examinations.

The UGC, during the 12th

plan period, has sanctioned grants to conduct remedial

coaching programmes and aptitude coaching classes for various competitive exams.

Accordingly, five programmes associates are appointed for conducting regular

classes. The Government of Tamil Nadu has also sanctioned grants to coach graduates

in Civil Service

11 trainees of Anna Civil Services Coaching Academy have passed the IAS

Preliminary exams conducted between 2010-13. Two of the trainees of the

academy have cleared main exams in 2015.

Special Coaching Classes are held for SET and NET.

One student has topped the Nation in the Indian Air Force Pilot Officer selection (2012)

17 trainees have cleared up to „Final Result‟ for IAF Pilot Officers.

15 students were selected for the posts of „Intelligence Bureau Inspectors‟ by

Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

One student has become Additional Collector of Patna District, Bihar State

(10.06.2011)



One student has been appointed as „RBI Officer‟ and serving in Mumbai, RBI

Head Quarter (15.10.2012)

One student has appeared for IAS Interview on 30.04.2014 at UPSC-New Delhi.

One student is appointed as Judicial Officer in Nilgiri District

17 students have been selected for TNPSC Group-II Services & SSC Posts.

The department of Extension has printed and distributed aptitude coaching materials

to around 1200 students and faculty. Under Affirmative Action Programme TCS has

supported employability training programme for more than 1000 students of

University Departments and

affiliated colleges out of which

221 students are placed as Process

Associates in the same company.

In order to create the opportunities

in service sector, nine Finishing

School Programme, each

consisting of 25 days of coaching

were organized benefiting 1240

students. At the department level,

remedial classes are organized in

the concerned departments

benefitting socially disadvantaged

and academically weaker students.

III. The University should review existing programmes and introduce more relevant,

value based and bridge courses

Introduction of new courses:

The University has also instituted new programmes like M.Sc. Textiles & Fashion

Technology (2011), M.Sc. Econometrics (2012) and M.Sc. Human Genetics and

Molecular Biology (2014). To enhance the vocationalisation of education the

University has prepared model curriculum in Business Process Service & Data

Analytics and Multimedia & Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education (B.

Voc.). Two new programmes namely M.A History & Tourism and M.Sc.

Biochemistry are to be introduced for the academic year 2015-16 along with B. Voc.

Bridge Courses:

In programmes like Business Management, Biotechnology, Bio informatics,

Linguistics, English, Tamil, Econometrics, Women‟s Studies, and Social Work

students from multiple disciplines could be admitted. Hence a week long programme

is organized in the departments introducing various perspectives, skills and value

systems a student should imbibe to be a successful post-graduate of the respective

department. Academic Induction Programme is organized in the beginning of the

academic year involving the Deans, Heads of the Departments, Co-coordinators of

various students support services and the Librarian to main stream the students.

Besides, senior faculty members introduce various papers and their importance,

teaching learning methods, and evaluation patterns, project work to the newly

admitted students for about a week.



IV. The University should encourage research and publication in refereed journals

with high impact factors

To encourage research, the University has constituted a Research Board functioning

under the chairmanship of the Dean, Research. The board meets minimum once a

year, if required it meets even twice a year. The board has recommended the

following during the assessment period

Common Entrance Test (CET) for University Departments and affiliated colleges

for candidates who seek admission for Ph.D. and M.Phil.

Formation of Doctoral Committee to each students and periodical evaluation of the

research work through doctoral committees to ensure the timely submission of the

research.

Eligibility conditions of the candidates for admission in Ph.D. for both part time

and full time as well as the requirement of attendance for the research scholars.

To improve the quality of the research the board also recommended certain basic

standards such as

change in the examination pattern for completion of course work

guidelines for recognizing Inter-disciplinary research

Ph.D. candidates shall publish at least one research paper in a refereed standard

journal before submission of the thesis for adjudication for arts subjects. For

science subjects one research paper shall be published in SCI journal before

submission of the theses and the same is produced in the form of acceptance

letter or as reprint with a certificate from the guide to this effect.

Evidence of Success

As a result of these initiatives, the members of faculty and research scholars could

come out with good publications in referred journals with high impact and citation

index (illustrated below).



S. No. Item Total Numbers

1. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals 2477

2. Monographs 10

3. Chapters in Books 120

4. Edited Books 127

5. Books with ISBN with details of publishers 70

6. Number listed in International Database (2011 – 2015)

7.

Web of Science

Number of Articles



h – index

1401

6422

4.58

30

8.

Scopus

Number of Articles



h – index

2157

5723

03

28

9.

Citation Index (Overall)

Total

Average

28927

10

10. SNIP Range

Average

2.385 – 0.507

1.45

11. SJR Range

Average

2.409 – 0.493

1.025

12. Impact Factor Range

Average

2 – 7

2.7

13. h – index (Overall) 62

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As a result of the encouragement and support given by the management towards

improving the research culture on campus, the faculty members could complete

109 projects to the tune of ` 1439.53 Lakhs and 95 projects are ongoing to the

tune of ` 1547 Lakhs

Number of Ph.D. theses submitted during the last five years has also increased

Details 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Ph.D. Submitted 246 318 477 503 773

Accepted 240 310 470 496 622

Resubmitted 06 08 07 07 -

Rejected - - - - -

D.Litt. Submitted 01 02

Accepted - -

Resubmitted - -

Rejected - -

D.Sc. Submitted 02 02 02 02

Accepted 01 02 - -

Resubmitted - - - -

Rejected - - - -

V. The University should try to mobilize financial resources including formal

consultancy services

Following are the initiatives of the University to mobilize financial resources

In order to encourage research at all levels the University submitted and received

grants to the tune of ` 900 Lakhs under PURSE Scheme sponsored by DST. 19

Scholars have benefited through the scheme (11 Project Assistants, 08 Project

fellows) and 10 of them have submitted their Ph.D. Thesis. Major research

equipments worth ` 650 Lakhs were purchased.

Government of Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ` 27 Lakhs to establish a centre and

conduct entrepreneur and skill development programmes for students. Bharathiar

University is identified as a nodal centre by the Entrepreneurship Development

Institute to develop entrepreneurial skills among the youth

University has submitted a proposal to UGC to conduct vocational course under

B. Voc. in Business Process Service & Data Analytics and Multimedia &

Animation under Bachelor in Vocational Education towards which the University

has received ` 183 Lakhs.

Under Innovative Programmes the University has received ` 60 Lakhs from UGC

to offer a programme on Textiles & Apparel Design (2011).

The University has also submitted a proposal under Kaushal Kendras to the

tune of ` 500 Lakhs

A proposal for funding by UGC under Centre with Potential for Excellence in

Particular Areas (CPEPA) is submitted to work on Solar Energy.

Bharathiar University is one among the nine Universities selected as a nodal

centre for the National Knowledge Network, a nationwide knowledge-sharing

initiative involving multi-gigabit, high-speed communication network backbone

through which the University gets 1 GBPS connectivity.



Bharathiar University has launched the Bharathiar Nano Innovation Centre

(B-NIC) under the Bharathiar University Technology Incubation Programme

which will provide a platform for transforming innovative research results to

commercial values. This centre will bring functionalized Nanomaterials

(conventionally not available in the market) to the industrial world on non-profit

basis, which will open up a new window for upcoming research students and

scientists for realization of their innovative and creative ideas.

Department of Botany is offering consultancy service on Biodiversity survey and

Environmental impact assessment for Rio Tinto Exploration India Pvt. Ltd also it

prepares animal feed for Suguna Poultry farm, Coimbatore

Department o Physics has developed plasma arc technologies for materials

processing and waste treatment for a)M/S Ion Arc Technologies Ltd, Coimbatore,

b)M/S Vedicore Pvt. Ltd, Australia and c)M/s Jyoti Om chemical Researc centre

Pvt.Ltd, Ankleshwas, Gujarat

Department of Biotechnology has prepared DNA Barcode 50 medicinal plants for

Himalayan Drug Company, Bangalore

VI. University may consider steps to attract students to the courses / departments where

student enrollment is inadequate

In order attract students to the courses / departments where student enrollment is

inadequate wider advertisement is given through different media. The programmes

are revamped to suit the market needs the teachers are encouraged to handle

supportive papers across disciplines and encouraged to undertake more research

projects.

VII. Culturally oriented certificate programmes and Study India programmes may be

offered to foreign students

The programmes offered on campus for the benefit of the foreign students include the

following

The Department of Tamil is offering a Diploma course in Tamil and a Post

Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication in Tamil for foreign students.

The Department of Linguistics has organized a month long programme for UG

students from other countries to teach Modern Linguistics, Social Linguistics,

Tamil Usage in Science & Technology and Electronic Dictionary in Tamil.

VIII. Post Doctoral fellowships may be offered

Nearly 15 Doctoral students are pursuing their Post Doctoral research with the help of

fellowships like Kothari Fellowship, UGC Women Scientist etc.,



IX. Interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines to be strengthened

The University has strengthened interdisciplinary approach cutting across disciplines

thorough the following

The University promotes interdisciplinary for research in the University

Departments. Several departments have collaborated inter-disciplinary research

and have also jointly published papers. Faculty members of University

Departments conduct inter-disciplinary research as guide/ co-guides.

Inter-disciplinary research areas like Physics - Nanoscience and Technology,

Environmental Management and Moleular Biology has evolved a Centre DRDO-

BU-CLS. The faculty from Physics, Chemistry, Nanoscience and Technology,

Botany, Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Microbial

Biotechnology, Psychology, Physical Education are involved and doing projects

in the interdisciplinary areas in the Centre of DRDO-BU-CLS. Eleven DRDO

labs are affiliated to Bharathiar University to conduct the research program and

three labs for offering M.Sc. courses. Around 150 DRDO scientists from various

labs are recognised by BU as research supervisors for those working as research

fellows in DRDO labs for their Ph.D. degree. More than 225 candidates from

DRDO labs are registered for their Ph.D. program with BU. In addition to above



awarded by Bharathiar University.

Fellowships for short-term & long-term travel to other countries are encouraged to

promote transdisciplinary research.

Sophisticated software and equipments are purchased for the use of teachers from

different disciplines through DST-PURSE programme.

The University has passed a resolution in the Syndicate approving through which

the related departments can offer interdisciplinary research based on their basic

degree / departments.

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