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SELF STUDY REPORT - 2015
DARJEELING GOVERNMENT COLLEGE (Affiliated to The University of North Bengal)
Estd. 1948
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SELF STUDY REPORT FOR CYCLE - I
ACCREDITATION 2015
OF
DARJEELING GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
(AFFILIATED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL)
Darjeeling, West Bengal
(Established 1948)
Submitted to
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission
P.O. Box No 1075
Nagarabhavi
Bangalore – 560 072
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DARJEELING GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
NAAC – 1st CYCLE
STEERING COMMITTEE
Chairman
Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama
Officer-in-Charge
Jt. Coordinator
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Asst. Professor & Head, Dept. of Botany
Mr. Rajarshi Chatterjee
Asst. Professor, Dept. of English
Advisor
Mr. Sanjoy Kr. Roy
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce
Mr. Sumanta Mukhopadhyay
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Bengali
Criterion-I
Dr. Debraj Saha
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Criterion-II
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui
Criterion-III
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui
Ms. Indrita Saha
Criterion-IV
Ms. Indrita Saha
Dr. Debraj Saha
Steering Committee Members
Dr. Debraj Saha
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Chemistry
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Botany
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Zoology
Ms. Indrita Saha
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Geography
Mr. Aby Syed
Librarian
Criterion-V
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Ms. Indrita Saha
Criterion-VI
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Criterion-VII
Dr. Debraj Saha
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui
Departmental Evaluative Report
Dr. Debraj Saha
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Mr. Priyankar Sanpui
Ms. Indrita Saha
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CONTENTS
A. PREFACE ................................................................................................ 9
B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................... 11
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS .............................................. 11
CRITERION II: TEACHING, LEARNING& EVALUATION ................. 12
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY & EXTENSION ......... 13
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE& LEARNING RESOURCES ..... 15
CRITERION V: STUDENTS’ SUPPORT & PROGRESSION ................. 16
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS & BEST PRACTICES ...................... 18
SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE COLLEGE ..................................................... 20
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTH ............................................................... 20
INSTITUTIONAL WEAKNESS .............................................................. 21
OPPORTUNITIES LYING AHEAD OF THE INSTITUTION ................. 22
CHALLENGES BEFORE THE INSTITUTION ....................................... 23
C. PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE ................................................................ 24
D: CRITERIA WISE SELF ANALYTICAL
REPORTS………………………………………………………..33
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS .................................................. 34
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation ....................................... 34
1.2 Academic Flexibility ...................................................................... 39
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment .................................................................. 45
1.4 Feedback System ............................................................................ 47
CRITERION II: TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION .............. 49
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile ............................................................. 49
2.2. Catering to Student Diversity ............................................................. 54
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process ................................................................. 56
2.4 Teacher Quality ................................................................................... 63
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms.......................................................... 67
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes ..................................... 70
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ....... 77
3.1 Promotion of Research ................................................................... 77
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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research ............................................. 102
3.3 Research Facilities ............................................................................ 104
3.4 Research Publications and Awards ............................................... 108
3.5 Consultancy .................................................................................. 113
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility(ISR) . 119
3.7 Collaboration ................................................................................ 123
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 126
4.1 Physical facilities .......................................................................... 126
4.2 Library as a learning resource ....................................................... 135
4.3 IT Infrastructure ........................................................................... 139
4.4 Maintenance of campus facilities .................................................. 143
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ................. 147
5.1 Student mentoring and Support ..................................................... 147
5.2 Student Progression ...................................................................... 155
5.3 Student Participation and Activities .............................................. 160
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
................................................................................................................... 164
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership .............................................. 164
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment ........................................ 172
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies .................................................. 176
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization ....................... 177
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) ................................... 179
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES .................. 182
7.1 Environment Consciousness ......................................................... 182
7.2 Innovations ................................................................................... 183
7.3 Best Practices ............................................................................... 185
E. DEPARTMENT WISE EVALUATIVE REPORT ................................. 190
DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI............................................................... 191
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY .............................. 197
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY ......................................................... 231
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ......................................................... 242
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ........................................................ 253
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH ............................. 259
DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ....................................................... 265
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI ..................................................................... 271
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY............................................................... 279
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS .................................................. 284
DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY ................................................ 292
DEPARTMENT OF NEPALI .................................................................. 297
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY ....................................................... 308
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS ................................................................ 315
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ......................................... 325
DEPARTMENT OF TIBETAN ............................................................... 333
DEPARTMENT OF URDU ..................................................................... 338
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY .......................... 339
F: DECLARATION BY HEAD OF THE INSTITUTE .......................... 360
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A. PREFACE
Darjeeling Government College, as it stands today since 5th August, 1948, has
traversed a long way in serving the community. The college is situated at the
foothills of the eastern sub-Himalayan region at an altitude of 2134 metres. It
stands on the Lebong Cart Road near the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan
Zoological Park and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. At the place
where the college stands today in its full stature, previously stood St.
Michael’s School. A new Science, Nepali and Geography block along with a
new chamber of the Principal have been added to the existing structure
without disturbing its original structural identity.
The full-time Government College teachers are appointed by the
Government under the West Bengal Education Service (W.B.E.S.) and West
Bengal Senior Education Service (W.B.S.E.S.) on the basis of
recommendation of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal, following
the eligibility criteria framed by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
The college is totally under the administrative control of the Higher Education
Department that frames all the policies and modalities regarding the
functioning of the college. The District Magistrate acts as the President of the
Governing Body.
The college boasts of running the Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU) study centre since 1986. One of the most important
achievements of the college is the building up of a Central Library with a rich
collection of more than 89000 books and good number of journals, including
rare volumes of Tibetan, Nepali and Sanskrit works. Honours and Post
Graduate students can also use the Departmental Seminar Library.
The primary interest of Darjeeling Government College has always been
to give maximum facility to its students. They are provided with a well-
equipped cheap store and a cheap canteen. Apart from keeping strict vigil on
the academic performances of the students through regular internal tests, the
college also emphasizes on their holistic development through encouragement
of games and sports. Cultural programmes are annually held. The final year
students are guided to make their future career plans through regular career
counselling sessions. The college also has a NCC and NSS unit.
The teachers’ council is an academic body comprising of all the teachers
of the college bounded by its constitution. The teachers’ council shall advice
the Principal of different academic issues in relation to this college and
different sun-committees regulate the various activities of the college. The
Council is headed by an elected General Secretary whose term in office is one
year. Principal is the President of this Council.
Darjeeling Government College Alumni Association has been formed
and is registered under West Bengal Societies Act. Darjeeling Government
College has already earned fame for encouraging academic intercourse
through organizing National and International seminars and workshops on
specific disciplines and interdisciplinary subject.
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From its day of inception to its journey till date, the college encounters
many hurdles; but it has never stopped moving forward. Research projects
sponsored by UGC, DST and other funding agencies are being carried out at
the Doctoral levels. The college aims to become an affiliate of many research
projects and has a vison to upgrade the institution to its zenith.
The preparation of the first Self Study Report(SSR) involved a dynamic
team and they have taken efforts toprepare the SSR. The SSR includes the
Preface, Executive Summary, SWOC of the institution, Profile ofthe college,
Criterion wise inputs and Evaluative Reports of the Departments.
I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to each and every
individual colleague for their valuable contribution in preparing the SSR. I
would also like to acknowledge the tireless efforts of the NAAC Steering
Committee, members of IQAC and all teachers for their support in our journey
towards excellence. I am extremely happy that the entire work of preparation
of SSR has helped in defining policies, strategies, systems and procedures in a
better way to serve asa blueprint for further growth and development of the
college.
Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama
Officer-in-Charge
Darjeeling Government College
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B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
The Vision of the College is to serve the social needs and to uplift the
living standards of the rural youths by imparting higher education by
promoting the College into an institution of excellence, which serves the
rural youth by providing them with easy access to higher education and
job opportunities.
The college follows the curricula of its affiliating university i.e.
University of North Bengal. There are 18 Undergraduate and 4
Postgraduate (2 autonomous) courses under the University of North
Bengal. The institution implements the recommendation of the teaching faculty
regarding academic and infrastructural facilities. Grants for books and
equipment are utilized in consultation with the teachers.
The physical infrastructure of the institution has been augmented to
improve the curriculum delivery system and is also complemented with
seminars and special lecture.
The departments in accordance to their curriculum, often organizes
excursions to relevant places. Educational visits are made to different
laboratories, scientific institutes, industries, governmental organizations
etc.
The Career Counselling cell engages persons from industry and other
professional bodies to develop students with soft skills.
The PG department of Botany and Zoology, which has the academic
autonomy frames and develops its curriculum adhering with the latest
international standards.
Other than taking regular class tests, internal assessments and
assignments, the institute organizes department-wise Parent-Teacher
Meeting. Students are also encouraged to prepare Posters and Wall
Magazines that help them think critically on the subject and foster their
academic perspective.
The college has a unit of Indira Gandhi National Open University which
caters to the adult and continuing education. It offers various UG and PG
level courses/ programmes.
Students’ seminars, debate, quiz, sports and other such co-curricular
aspects create a milieu for holistic education.
Teachers from other colleges and Universities are often invited to deliver
special lectures. Dissertations and project work experience, helps the
student to develop the research aptitude.
The Career Counselling Cells organize workshops to make the students
aware of the various career options available to them.
Formal and informal feedback from various stakeholders such as the
students, teachers, parents and other peers on implementation of course
curriculum, examination pattern etc. are analyzed by the Departments and
useful suggestions are assimilated and are put forward to the respective
Board of Study of the University.
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Geology (Honours), Sociology (General), Psychology (General) and
Education (General) will be introduced from the upcoming session.
CRITERION II: TEACHING, LEARNING& EVALUATION
The college publishes admission related information at its own website
www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com (as per university norms), college
notice boards, as well as in local television channels and newspapers.
Information regarding admission criteria, programmes offered fees
structure, faculty profile, scholarships/free-ships, hostel accommodation,
rules and regulations of our college and the affiliating University and
other student support facilities are provided in the college prospectus.
Admission procedure is completed through both online and offline mode.
For UG courses and PG courses minimum percentage of marks is kept
55% and 50% in aggregate respectively. But sometime the institution
gives more relaxation to reserve category students according to the
availability of seats.
As annual cost to study in this institution compare to other colleges in this
district is very low, students from poor family prefer to take admission
here.
This Admission Committee conducts and monitors the entire admission
process towards a more efficient, student-friendly and transparent
admission process in the college.
During the admission process, the college ensures that students are strictly
admitted as per government norms of reservation. 22% seats are reserved
for the SC students, 6% seats are reserved for the ST students and 3%
students are reserved for the differently-abled students.
The College has a Gender Sensitization Committee as per the UGC
guidelines.
Tutorial, special and remedial coaching is provided to the drop-out
students.
Evaluation of students’ knowledge through classroom /laboratory learning
is a major component of evaluation.
IQAC acts as a “facilitator” to enhance the quality of all college activities.
The college has deliberately made efforts to make the learning process
more student-centric.
The college provides several opportunities to students, which promote
critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper amongst the students
through lectures, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and various
competitions for making posters, undertaking projects and writing essays.
All departments follow lecture method, interactive method, audio-visual
mode of teaching and organize seminars for their effective teaching.
Teachers are encouraged to participate and present papers in the national
and international seminars, symposiums, workshops and conferences.
Faculties are encouraged to use computers, library, and internet facilities
to enrich their quality of teaching.
The teachers and the students make constructive use of the Central as well
as Seminar library.
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The performance of the teachers gets reflected in the Annual Quality
Assurance Report.
The teachers are allowed to participate in Orientation Programmes,
Refresher Courses, Summer/Winter Schools etc. to update themselves.
The teachers are also given leave to present research oriented paper in
national/international conferences/seminars, workshops. They also have
several major / minor projects to their name.
The IQAC implements the feedback process for all programmes in each
academic session, analyses the feedback and shares it with teachers to
seek improvement in the teaching-learning process.
The Examination Committees, in collaboration with the Teachers’
Council of the College executes the UG and PG examinations. Grievances
related to evaluation in the college examinations are sorted out
departmentally.
The college believes in all round development of an individual of its
students.The college stresses on compulsory participation of students in
both curricular and co-curricular activities of the college.
This institution monitors the progress and performance of the students
through regular class assessments, class response, interactive class
seminars, etc.
Students are notified of their career opportunities, both academic and
professional. The faculty members take care to notify the students about
schedules of different competitive examinations.
Institutional learning outcomes are monitored by the Principal, IQAC and
different sub-committees of the college.
The College encourages inter-department interactions through
organization of academic and co-curricular events in order to break down
the myopic compartmentalization of learning.
CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY & EXTENSION
The Institution has a Research Committee consisting of 2 Joint-Conveners
and 4 Members that monitor and address the issues of research. It is one
of the dynamic committee that benefits the scholarly interest of the
teachers. Teachers in general can carry out their research work during the
vacations. Besides, one day per week is allotted for preparatory/research
work. There is also a provision for Study Leave as per WBSR with prior
approval from the Higher Education Department for completing research
work. The institution encourages critical thinking and research aptitude among
the students. In the post graduate departments, student-scholar
interactions, involvement of students for assisting the scholars, etc.
develops the reasoning aptitude. Many teachers of the PG departments supervise doctoral scholars. All the
teachers of the PG departments essentially supervise dissertation. UG
departments assist the students in various field works and projects. The Postgraduate departments actively undertake Review Work as a part
of the curriculum.
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The dedicated and dynamic faculty involves themselves in different
Project Work that enhances their academic and research edge. The
students too, benefit from these ventures as they often assist the Principal
Investigator in minor works. The faculty also acts as Principal Investigator to several Major and Minor
Projects, funded by prestigious institutes. The research-oriented faculty participates in different seminars,
conferences and symposia as resource person. The institute understands the importance the importance of workshops /
training programmes / sensitization programmes in enriching the research
culture and tries to conduct them in spite dearth of funds. The college also invites teachers, researchers and scholars of eminence to
visit the campus and interact with faculty and students, to enrich them.
Though there is no separate budget allocation for research, a fraction of
the Plan expenditure of the State Govt. and Development Grant of UGC
are utilized for research and development purpose.
The Research Review Committee of the institute promotes research
culture among the faculty members. They carefully scrutinize each and
every research proposal and gives healthy criticism to improve the quality
proposal.
There is a wide variety of research awards, recognition received from
reputed professional bodies and agencies (nationally or internationally) by
the faculty.
Different departments of the College try to make plan industry visits and
educational tours from time to time.
The IQAC and Research committees of the institution always encourage
the faculty members to extend consultancy service.
The faculty is also incorporated in the UG and PG Board of Studies of
University of North Bengal, West Bengal State University, University of
Kalyani, West Bengal University of Technology, Research Board of Ph.D
Committee, Editorial Board of reputed journals, member of different
inspection teams, Life Members in Professional Bodies, Reviewers in
journal/ books, member in Governing body, paper setter or examiners and
consultancy to other sectors.
Various committees like Cultural Sub-committee, Seminar Sub-
committee work together and exchange ideas with students to work out
fruitful method of promoting Institution-neighbourhood-community
network.
The College interacts closely with its alumni and collaborates with them
on several important occasions.
According to the norms and guidelines of UGC, the college is going to
constitute 'Equal Opportunity Cell' for providing and monitoring the
necessary support system to the students with special needs.
A few Departments of the Institution have so far organized UGC-
sponsored International, National and State Level Seminars, Workshops
and other events in collaboration with other institutes/organizations.
Individual faculty members has collaborated without MoU (Memorendum
of understanding) with different other institutes for their research works.
Different Departments of this College have so far organized UGC/
WBBB-sponsored International/ National/ State-level Seminars,
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Workshops and other Academic events in collaboration with other
institutes.
Individual teachers and their expertise as researchers engaged in exchange
of academic dissemination of information, often generate linkages and
collaborations.
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE& LEARNING RESOURCES
To create new infrastructure, college utilizes the funds provided by the
State Government and different other funding agencies such as UGC,
DST-FIST. The funds are expended to renovate the college buildings,
class-rooms, laboratories, library, time to time, wherever required.
There are 46 classrooms in total in different departments of the college.
Most of the departments have ICT enabled classroom with LCD
projectors, computers.
In some departments, teachers develop other infrastructural facilities by
purchasing instruments from their research project grants which can also
be used for better learning process along with the research activities.
The college has a single sports ground. The Annual Sports of the college
is however held in the Lebong Public Ground.
The College has a student’s NSS wing which is engaged in organizing
most of the extension activities of the college such as different awareness
programmes, cleaning programmes. The College has a very strong NCC
unit of its own.
The college authority always emphasizes the proper and optimal
utilization of all the available infrastructures for better teaching-learning
facility.
Classes for the courses under IGNOU are held in a specified portion of
the Main building ground floor without affecting normal classes.
Teachers, engaged in research activities, use the respective staff rooms,
laboratories of the departments and computer rooms.
The college is one of the centers for UG examinations under North
Bengal University.
Since the infrastructure of the college is provided by State Government, it
is sometimes used on holidays for various activities of public interest such
as examination center of different public examinations like PSC, SSC,
WBCS etc.
Clean and purified drinking water is available in some departments of
college.
Library Sub-Committee organizes meetings for planning the development
of Central as well as Departmental SeminarLibrary. A few Departments
have developed Book Bank for providing Books to the poor and
meritorious students.
The college emphasizes on purchasing for different types of text-books
along with some books for various competitive exams like NET and
GATE.
Internet connection is available in the library for downloading the
material.
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Regular softwares are available in every computer such as Windows, MS
office, Adobe reader, adobe photoshop, different statistical softwares
(wherever required). Apart from these, WOLFRAM MATHEMATICA
PROFESSIONAL V8.0, MATLAB, KILE, SCILAB, MATLE are used in
the Department of Mathematics.
The college is giving more emphasis to ICT enabled teaching-learning
process.
College has a plan to upgrade computing facility in the Central Library
and online cataloging process by installing softwares like LIBSYS.
College is trying to modernize the office works by increasing the use of
computing facilities in the office work.
The institution always endeavors to keep the students at the center of
teaching-learning process. The learning activities and technologies
deployed are kept in line to this student-centric role in education.
The Department of Higher Education, West Bengal in consultation with
the finance department of the Government of West Bengal releases grants
through the Director of Public Instruction (D.P.I), West Bengal on various
Plan and Non-plan heads and sub-heads. The funds allocated on different
heads are properly utilized with the administrative approval.
The college has its own website www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com
and it is updated regularly.
The college has a separate space allotted for the parking of motorbikes
and four wheelers, in this hilly area where space scarcity is a grave
limitation, it has immense importance and utility.
CRITERION V: STUDENTS’ SUPPORT & PROGRESSION
The college publishes its prospectus carrying almost all the information
relevant for the students during the time of admission.Academic Calendar
is also published having detailed information regarding the college
activities.
The college encourages the students of the backward castes to avail the
scholarships provided by Government of West Bengal.College takes
special efforts to enable physically challenged students to secure
government free ships.
The college always encourages the students to participate in different co-
curricular programs. Students use to take part in various inter-college
competitions.
College has no special provision for organizing coaching classes for
competitive examinations. But, there is one Career Counselling Cell in
this college which gives updated information to the students about the
schedules of different competitive examinations on a regular basis.
The educational tour and industrial visits are included in the curricula of
some departments so that the students can get an exposure to the
corporate or business houses.
The college encourages the students for participation in extra-curricular
and co-curricular activities. This college has very strong Sports Wing,
NCC and NSS units who prepare policies and strategies for organizing
different programs related to such activities.College always promote and
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support those students under NCC unit who take part in different national
level and state level camps throughout India.
College has one Career Counselling Cell which provides assistance to
students regarding several job opportunities and career guidance.Every
department conducts remedial classes for psycho-social students along
with interactive session. Such students are encouraged to participate in
different seminars, group discussions to enhance their self-confidence.
There is a Career Guidance and Placement Cell in this college consisting
of some teaching faculties.
There is a Sexual Harassment and Grievances Cell which is constituted
by some teaching faculties.So far, no such case has been received from
any student. College has a strict vigilance on the disciplinary matters
inside college campus and hostels.
The college has an Anti-Ragging Committee which has the provision to
take strict steps if any related complaint is received from students.
However, there is no such report of ragging, till date, in this college.
There is one Student Welfare Committee that chalks out different
activities that can be useful for students.There is also a subsidized canteen
with varieties of delicious menu. In a separately constructed building, the
canteen provides a healthy scope for students to discuss various academic
and other issues during their off periods.
The alumni association is involved in different developmental and
curricular activities of the college.
Cultural sub-committee takes the initiative to conduct programs like
Fresher’s Welcome, Annual Social, Bhanu Jayanti Celebration etc.The
college staff and students collaborate with the Alumni Association in
organizing different academic as well as cultural program.
The student representatives of Students’ Council also participate actively
during the admission process.
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
As a Government College this institution is administered directly by the
Higher Education Department and the Education Directorate,
Government of West Bengal. They regulate year-wise budget allocation
under the Plan and Non-plan heads for the College as well as enjoy full
authority in all appointments, confirmation, career advancement, and
transfer of Principal, Teachers and Non-teaching staff.
Principal / Officer-in-Charge is the key element in developing the
organizational structure, formulating and implementing the strategy of
development through the college development committee and Governing
body.
Principal / Officer-in-Charge of the College believes in collective
leadership and decentralized governance.
The Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC) keeps a regular tab on the
academic aspects and activities of the College. It devises and formulates
plans relating to future academic growth and sustenance of quality.
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The Teachers’ Council is an important forum where issues related to
academic matters and overall development of the College in general are
taken up. The management seeks the confidence of the Teachers’ Council
in implementing certain key targets.
Staying true to the spirit of any healthy organizational set-up, the new
entrants to the service are groomed by the seniors at various levels in
order to prepare them for the dual role of academician-administrator.
The teaching staff members are showing their interest to bring research
fund against minor or major research projects for the overall academic
development of the College.
The non-teaching staff are given Computer training and hands-on
interactive sessions with software such as COSA, E-Bantan, E-Pradan etc.
for preparation of salary bill, keeping accounts, student’s data and various
other functions of the office.
Being a Govt. College, we are guided by the financial rules of the Govt.
of West Bengal. A number of committees consisting of teaching and/or
non-teaching staff are constituted every year to ensure purchase of
equipment, books and furniture.
Sufficient publicity of tendering for purchase of various items is given to
the tenders through other Govt. offices and news paper and initiative has
been taken for e-tendering.
The whole process of fund allocation and management is supervised by
the Principal / Officer-in-Charge. The Governing Body also recommends
proposals for the effective utilization of financial resources. Auditing is
done periodically and stipulations are met.
The institution receives annual and planned funds primarily from the
Government of West Bengal and UGC.
Teachers of this College belong to a wider pool of cadres of West Bengal
Education Service (W.B.E.S). Administrative functions with respect to
higher education in West Bengal are handled by this cadre only.
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS & BEST PRACTICES
The college monitors the environmental balance within the campus
through the beautification ofthe environment, Tree Plantation Programme
annually held, by the NSS Unit., etc.
There are proper arrangements to collect the rain water from roof to be
used in toilets and for cleaning of the college.
The college is located in the hill slope amidst trees and maintains the
carbon free environment through plantation of more trees and gardening.
There are no scopes of Common Integrated Treatment, Storage &
Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) with Common Incinerators & Secured
Landfills provided to the college and these are managed by the
municipality only.
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19 B. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In accordance with state government regulation fully On-Line admission
process for both UG and PG courses has been started from academic
session 2015-2016and it has turned admission process hassle-free,
accurate and less time-consuming.
The college encourages the teachers to apply for different research
projects, both Major and Minor, from reputed national funding agencies,
to publish research papers, guide dissertation papers, etc.
In most of the departments many teaching posts are lying vacant.the
college in itself cannot grant study leave to the teachers to pursue their
research works.
Complete Online Admission Process as has been initiated from this
academic session 2015-16 appear as very successful in reducing errors,
manual labourand making admission system easy.
In spite of the initial reservations, the Online Admission Process has
turned out to be a complete success. This has indeed lessened the rigorous
labour involved in the offline process.
Keeping this in mind, Darjeeling Govt. College has provided
infrastructure to establish Regional centre under IGNOU with an
objective to provide opportunities to improve the standard of knowledge
and learning through continuing education while in employment.
Darjeeling Government College has a very strong NCC batch for both
girls and boys over the years and brought several accolades to the college.
NSS College Unit has organized College Cleaning and beautification
programs from time to time.
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SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE COLLEGE
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTH
Being a Government College, it earns the faith of the larger populace
regarding academic quality, creating a positive and transparent
environment. Infrastructural and logistical facilities of other Government
Institutions are easily available to our students, teachers and staff.
The cost of education is very low. Special care and assistance for students
from economically weaker and BPL section are taken through measures
like – a nominal fee structure as compared to other colleges, number of
scholarships and regular incentives are provided to the students from
scheduled caste and tribes and minority students, Kanyashree Prakalpa
and Indira Gandhi scholarships for single girl child, DST Inspire etc. The
college offers free-studentship to meritorious but financially weaker
section of students.
The College has recorded consistently good academic results. Many
students have topped University merit list. Students’ achievements in
games and sports, NCC and cultural functions at the state/national levels
have brought glory to the College.
Under the guidance of the Principal/Officer-in-Charge peaceful
functioning of the College is ensured and it has created a congenial
atmosphere of mutual learning.
Pools of highly qualified, dedicated and committed teaching faculties as
well as non-teaching staff have devoted themselves for the enrichment of
the Institutional goodwill. The College is able to draw the special
attention of its affiliating University.
Social outreach initiatives through NSS have added to our strength.
PG courses are running in the departments of Nepali, English, Botany and
Zoology. A few new courses like Sociology, Geology and Education have
been introduced recently.
Greater participation in research has improved substantially since the
introduction of postgraduate courses. Research projects and peer reviewed
publications both in national and international journals are testimony to
the contribution of the institution in higher academic field.
All teaching and non-teaching employees of the institution and their
family members, are assured of their health insurance aspects through the
Cashless West Bengal Health Scheme.
Academic autonomy in PG courses of Botany and Zoology and revision of
PG syllabus become possible as and when required.
Teachers spend 5-8 hours time with their students everyday and shoulder
direct teaching load of minimum 20 hours per week. All the teachers
beside their UG & PG teaching assignments and research work, shoulder
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additional responsibilities in various departmental works like making
routine, conducting different examinations, excursions, admission,
purchases, students improvement programmes including counselling of
the students. They are competent enough to teach fundamental aspects of
the subject which are enhanced by research, practice and analysis of core
and distinct areas of specialization. They demonstrate their experiences
and commitment in each and every aspect. They are committed to make
the teaching-learning process in the class room situationalive. The college
also contains a well-stocked seminar library in different departments,
many of which are rare books and computer with internet facility to some
extent. The student-teacher relationship is extremely cordial.
The college has satisfactory teacher student ratio with congenial
atmosphere in the pleasant weather of Darjeeling Himalaya with a good
academic ambience.
Availability and accessibility of books both at institutional library and
departmental library and there are adequate opportunities for the students
to express aspirations, grievances.
Carrying on the pioneering role of female education in hill area, more than
50% of the student strength for successive years is constituted by girl
students of this college. We feel this is a direct legacy of a culture of
female education.
The college has a number of girls hostel and teachers quarter.
INSTITUTIONAL WEAKNESS
Student enrolment is not up to the mark; being at the hill it is difficult to
collaborate with other institutes of higher learning; lack of reputed
international journals and regular financial grant from Govt. and other
National agencies is of meager amount. As a result poor infrastructure
development in the college, particularly, toilets, girls and boys’ common
room, etc. However, college authority always put demand to the Govt. of
West Bengal through proper way and it takes much time to release grant
from Government.
Space constraint, due to location of college in hilly zone, is one of the
weaknesses of the College given the annual increase in the number of
students and courses. There is less scope for infrastructural extension in
the present campus.
Shortage of non-teaching staff members, shortage of modern tools &
infrastructures to conduct advanced research and linguistic weakness
among some students.
Outdoor sports activities within the campus are limited due to very small
play ground in the college campus and the college has no large
auditorium of its own for organizing functions involving large gathering.
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Transfer of teachers at times create a shortage of manpower and
sometimes disrupts the momentum. The College cannot fill its vacancies
independently.
Vacancies for Librarian and non-teaching staff need to be filled up. Due
to shortage of Library staff, it has not yet been possible to operate the
library beyond normal College hours. Maintenance of library is also
difficult for shortage of staff.
As the college is affiliated under North Bengal University at the UG level,
its contribution in curriculum designing and modification remains limited.
Limited resources of funds and financial dependence on Government –
these are some of the pulling-back factors in the growth chart of the
College. Government permissions are needed for fund generation; there is
hardly any scope for financial autonomy.
It has limited scope for career placement/job opportunities in private
sectors for all UG students.
The occasional official requisition of college premises for commissioning
and conducting Public Elections causes loss of teaching days and affects
campus cleanliness.
OPPORTUNITIES LYING AHEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
Further expansion of postgraduate courses in Chemistry, Physics and
Geography will benefit the hill region as considerable demand exists for
harnessing the opportunity for postgraduate studies. The increasing
number of applicants for existing PG courses is testimony to such
demands.
The College library gives the opportunity to the students and staff of the
college to access various text books, reference books, story books and
books for preparing of various competitive examinations. Also, there is an
agenda to subscribe various e-resources to promote research works.
The success of the students in all-India level entrance examinations such
as UGC-NET, GATE, IFS, Combined Defense service etc. has increased
the expectation of pupils from the institution.
Recent introduction of Geology Honours, Education and Sociology as
subsidiary subjects is another opportunity for the students.
Internet facilities exist in different departments which will create a better
connectivity among the stakeholders and will increase the academic
output of the College to a great extent.
A Xerox Centre is available in the college campus, where the students can
get the facilities of photo copy at a low rate.
It has provision for adult and continuing education through IGNOU.
It has employment assistance through career counseling programme.
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The college has been conducting various professional examinations on
holidays.
CHALLENGES BEFORE THE INSTITUTION
The College has limited resources for imparting formal education to a
larger student base. The demand pattern during admissions reflects a
worrying trend. For example, during the current session demand-ratio for
each seat of English and Geography Honours stands high. The college
needs a holistic plan to accommodate these students.
Upgradation of status and more autonomy will require structural and
statutory changes. The development of a perspective plan for a longer
period with short term sub-plans is dependent on the State Government
policy as the College is entirely guided by the State Government rules and
regulations, pertaining to recruitment of staff, income and expenditure.
All employees are subject to the West Bengal Service Rules and West
Bengal Financial Rules. The State Government, however, welcomes
proposals for development.
Academic planning for UG level is entirely dependent on North Bengal
University, though the University welcomes suggestions.
The academic performance of the students is good, yet there remains
further scope for improvement. Given the annual increase in intake
capacity, the challenge is to retain and enhance the quality
performance.Smooth integration of all these graduates in the job-market
remains a challenge.
Without the removal of obsolescence of technology from time to time, the
restructuring of syllabus and the improvements or upgradation of
laboratory facilities, the present advantages will be difficult to sustain.
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C. PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE
1. Name and address of the college:
Name: Darjeeling Government College
Address: Lebong Catr Road
City: Darjeeling Pin: 734101 State: West Bengal
Website: www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com
2. For Communication:
Designation Name
Telephone
With STD
code
Mobile Fax Email
Officer-in-
Charge
Dr. Projjwal Chandra
Lama
O: 0354-2254078
R:
9832375255 0354-
2254078
projlama@
gmail.com
Vice
Principal -
O: -
R: - - - -
Steering
Committee
Co-ordinator
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharjee
O: 0354-
2254019
R:
9932526456 0354-2254078
3. Status of the Institution:
Affiliated College
Constituent College
Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution:
a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education
b. By Shift
i. Regular
ii. Day
iii. Evening
5. It is a recognized minority institution?
Yes
No
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/any other) and provide
document ary evidence.
6. Sources of funding:
Government
Grant-in aid
Self-financing
Any other
Not Applicable
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7. a. Date of establishment of the college:
05/08/1948
b. University to which the college is affiliated:
University of North Bengal, West Bengal
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy) Remarks (if any)
i. 2 (f) The college was recognized by UGC according to
UGC act, 1956 ii. 12 (B)
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other
than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)
Under
Section/clause
Recognition/Approval
details
Institution/Department
Programme
Day,
Month
and Year
(dd-mm-
yyyy)
Validity Remarks
i.
NONE N.A N.A NONE ii.
iii.
iv.
(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy
(as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No
9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition :………………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency………………………………………and
Date of recognition………………………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:
Location * Hilly area
Campus area in sq. mts. 12072
Built up area in sq. mts. 8514
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any other specify)
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11. Facility available on the campus (Tick the available facility and
provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the
institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed
facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the
agreement.
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities
Sports facilities
Play ground
Swimming pool
Gymnasium
Hostel
Boys’hostel: NONE
Number of hostels
Number of inmates
Facilities (mention available facilities)
Girls’hostel
Number of hostel - 3
Number on inmates - 95
Facilities (mention available facilities) – Well furnished room,
pure drinking water, well maintained lavatory, medical
emergencies
Working women’s hostel: NONE
Number of inmates
Facilities (mention available facilities)
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give
numbers available – cadre wise): Government quarters are available.
Non-teaching-8, Teaching-14(General Govt. Quarter are available for
group A Govt. employees)
Cafeteria: 1
Health centre: NONE
First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facilility, Ambulance
(Arranged from the local Govt. hospital when the situation demands)
Health centre staff –
Qualified
doctor Full time - Part-time -
Qualified
Nurse Full time - Part-time -
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops: NONE
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: NONE
Animal house: NONE
Biological waste disposal: NONE
Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity
and voltage
Solid waste management facility: NONE
Waste water management: NONE
Water harvesting
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12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current
academic year)
Program
me
Level
Name of
the
Programm
e/
Course
Durati
on
(Year)
Entry
Qualification
Medium
of
instructio
n
Sanctione
d/
approved
student
strength
No. of
students
admitted
B.A.
(Honours)
Bengali
3
55% in
aggregate in
Higher Secondary
Vernacula
r/ English
20 5
English 50 32
Economics 45 5
History 48 37
Nepali 50 24
Political
Science 48 35
Philosophy 46 11
Geography 60 44
Botany
3
55% in aggregate in
Higher
Secondary
English
33 32
B.Sc. (Honours)
Chemistry 30 30
Mathematics 30 16
Microbiolog
y 20 10
Physics 33 33
Zoology 33 29
Commerc
e
(Honours)
Accountanc
y 3
55% in
aggregate in
Higher
Secondary
English 35 23
B.A.
(General) - 3
45% in
aggregate in
Higher
Secondary
Vernacula
r/
English
500 308
B.Sc.
(General) - 3
45% in
aggregate in
Higher
Secondary
English 170 103
B.Com.
(General - 3
45% in aggregate in
Higher
Secondary
English 170 62
PG
(Science)
Botany
2
50% in
aggregate in
B.Sc.
(Honours)
English
27 27
Zoology 20 14
PG (Arts)
English
2
50% in
aggregate in
B.Sc.
(Honours
Vernacula
r
40 32
Nepali 40 23
Integrated
Program
mes PG
- - - - - -
Ph.D. Ph.D - Post-Graduate English - 17
M.Phil. - - - - - -
Certificate courses
- - - - - -
UG
Diploma - - - - - -
PG - - - - - -
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Diploma
Any
Other
(specify
and
provide
details)
- - - - - -
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?
Yes No
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if
any?
Yes No Number
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list
facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are
also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not
list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the
programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Faculty Departments UG PG Research
Science
Physics, Chemistry,
Botany, Zoology,
Mathematics,
Microbiology
Botany,
Zoology
Arts
Political Science,
Economics, History,
Geography, English,
Bengali, Philosophy,
Nepali,
English,
Nepali
Commerce Accountancy -
Any Other
(specify) - - - -
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree
course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com.)
a. annual system 15
b. semester system 4
c. trimester system Nil
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Besed Credit System Nil
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach Nil
c. Any other (specify and provide details) Nil
18. Does the college offer UG and/ or PG programmes in Teacher
Education?
Yes No
If yes,
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a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s) …………………………
…...……………. (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed
the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ………………………………………………………
Date: ……………………………………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity: …………………………………………………….................
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accredition of teacher
Education Programme separately?
Yes No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)…………………………
…….…………..(dd/mm/yyyy) and number obatches that completed
the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.:…………………………………….…………………..
Date:……………………………………………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:…………………………………………………………………
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accredition of Physical
Education Programme separately?
Yes No
20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching faculty Non-
teaching
staff
Technical
staff Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
*M
*F
Sanctioned by the UGC / University /
State Government
Recruited
- - 3 4 47 13 28 21 9 2
Yet to recruit - - - - - - - - - -
Sanctioned by the
Management/society
or other authorized bodies
Recruited
- - - - - - - - - -
Yet to recruit - - - - - - - - - - *M-Male *F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Highest
Qualification Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
Ph.D. - - 2 1 15 3 21
M.Phil. - - - - 7 4 11
PG - - 1 3 25 6 35
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - - -
M.Phil. - - - - - - -
PG - - - - - - -
Part-time teachers
Ph.D. - - - - 2 1 3
M.Phil. - - - - 4 12 16
PG - - - - 8 23 31
22. Number of Visiting Faculty / Guest Faculty engaged with the College
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the
last four academic years.
Categories Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 33 10 29 7 31 9 35 11
ST 181 63 157 69 163 59 217 75
OBC 7 0 11 0 8 1 15 0
General 223 177 278 206 297 198 317 265
Others - - - - - - - -
24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current
academic year:
Type of students UG PG M.
Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same state where the
college is located 839 96 Nil 17 952
Students from other state of India - - - - -
NRI students - - - - -
Foreign students - - - - -
Total 839 96 Nil 17 952
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG 1.5% PG 1%
26. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total
number of students enrolled)
(a) Including the salary component Rs. 17828
(b) Excluding the salary component Rs. 3086
Nil
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27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode
(DEP)?
Yes No
If yes,
a) Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of
another University
Yes No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
c) Number of programmes offered
d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
Yes No
28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course
offered
29. Is the college appling for
Accreditation
:
Cycle
1
Cycle
2
Cycle
3
Cycle
4
Re-
Assessment :
(Cycle 1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to
re-accreditation)
30. Date of accredition* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-
assessment only)
Cycle 1:………………….(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation
Outcome/Result……………….
Cycle 2:………………….(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation
Outcome/Result……………….
Cycle 3:………………….(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation
Outcome/Result………………. *Kindly enclose copy of accredition certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as
an annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the
examination days)
249
158
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOUU)
26
1/7
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33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC…………23/09/2015…………………..(dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report
(AQAR) to NAAC.
AQAR (i) ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (ii) ………………... (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iii) ……………….. (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iv) ……………….. (dd/mm/yyyy)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to
include. (Do not include explanatory / descriptive information):
Nil
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D: CRITERIA WISE
SELF-ANALYTICAL REPORT
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CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and
describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and
other stakeholders.
Vision:
The Vision of the College is to serve the social needs and to uplift the living
standards of the rural youths by imparting higher education adhering not only
to national but also international standards of education and fostering an
enduring sense of discipline and single minded dedication to work.
Mission:
Promoting the College into an institution of excellence, which serve the rural
youth by providing them with easy access to higher education and job
opportunities. The college will strive towards integrated personality, growth of
rural student in particular and students at large in which special attention is
given to their intellectual, moral and cultural development. It will inculcate
discipline, higher levels of culture and time values of life among the youth.
Objectives of the Institution:
The following objectives are identified to fulfill the Vision and Mission of the
College.
To uplift the rural youth in hill areas with good education.
To serve the student community who are poor, needy, socially and
economically weaker in this region.
To develop transformation in hill youth into educationally, morally,
culturally and spiritually good citizens with greater employment
opportunities.
To uplift hill and bacward women who lack educational opportunities.
To raise rural people by providing them counseling, orientation
programmes and creating awareness on job avenues and permanent
income by offering employment with reasonable earnings, and to lead a
comfortable life.
To provide well educated youth who can challenge the competitors both
at national and international level.
The college admits socially and economically disadvantaged students
hailing from hill pockets, shapes them and works for their betterment in
their life.
To provide academic excellence among students, the performance of each
student is identified and taken care.
To motivate the Students participations in seminars, conferences are
encouraged to develop their hidden skills.
The vision, mission and objectives of the institution are well informed to the
students and staff.
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1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for
effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process
and substantiate through specific example(s).
The college follows the curricula of its affiliating university i.e.
University of North Bengal. At the beginning of the academic year the
Academic Calendar is prepared by the Routine Committee, after taking
the Holiday List (which is verified by the District Magistrate) into
consideration. Accordingly, the Master Routine and Departmental
Routine are drafted which is implemented by the respective departments.
The departments internally decide the schedule of unit tests, class tests
and internal assessments in the departmental meetings. It also equitably
distributes the syllabi among the faculty, who then conducts the class
according to a lesson plan. Monthly meetings are conducted within the
department to discuss the syllabus covered and accordingly the syllabus
and classes may be redistributed for completion of syllabus within the
stipulated time period. Provision for supplementary classes is also
given.Special one-day-lecture is arranged by certain departments, either
by some visiting teachers or the departmental teachers, with detailed
focus on certain critical topics.
The UG courses are modelled on a 3-tier (1+1+1) examination pattern as
fixed by the University. The College follows such directives in preparing
academic calendars and conducting its UG classes. Apart from the formal
Test Examination for screening of students before they are sent-up in
University examination, the Departments have their own mechanism for
continuous evaluation of students through regular class tests, students‟
seminars, quiz, surprise test etc.
The students are asked to consult the study material fixed by the
University for specific courses and the advanced learners are provided
with additional reference materials. Use of internet and self-learning
methods are promoted. Practical and demonstrative teaching is
undertaken in practical based subjects. Field based subjects organize
educational excursions.
All faculty members are requested to submit a lesson plan to their
respective HOD, who in turn are entrusted to review course completion
targets on regular basis.
Participation of students in classroom seminars are ensured. They are also
encouraged to participate in seminars and conferences and other co-
curricular competitions which are held outside the college.
For the postgraduate programme, the departments follow a semester
system where revision of syllabus and introduction of new specialized
disciplines are done on a regular basis. Eminent faculties are associated
with the College for delivering lectures on different special papers of PG
programme. Special seminars are arranged to create an environment of
interactive learning. Special laboratory facilities are provided to PG
students to introduce research orientation among them. Template of B.Sc.
routine of one day is provided below to have an idea about class
schedules and subject distribution in concerned area.
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Table 1.1. Template of B.Sc. routine.
Year 10:30 –
11:15
11:15 –
12:00
12:00 –
12:45
12:45 –
01:30
01:30 –
02:00
02:00 –
02:45
02:45 –
03:30
03:30 –
4:15
04:15 - 05:00
I G Zoo Bot Phy Phy
Rec
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Chem
(Prac)
Chem
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Bot Zoo
II G
Maths Zoo
Bot
Phy
(Prac)
Zoo
Phy
(Prac)
Zoo Zoo
(Prac)
Zoo
(Prac)
Zoo
(Prac)
III
G
Phy
(Prac)
Phy
(Prac)
Maths Maths Chem
I H
Zoo
Chem
Maths
Phy
Bot
Chem
Maths
Phy
Zoo
Bot
Micro
Phy
Zoo
Bot
Micro
Phy
Chem Chem Maths
Chem
Maths
Phy
Chem
II H
Zoo
Bot
Micro
Phy
Zoo
Bot
Micro
Zoo
Bot
Micro
Zoo Zoo
(Prac)
Bot
(Prac) Micro
(Prac)
Maths
Phy
Chem
(Prac)
Zoo
(Prac)
Bot
(Prac) Micro
(Prac)
Maths
Phy
Chem
(Prac)
Zoo
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(Prac) Micro
(Prac)
Maths
Phy
Chem
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Zoo
Phy
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Phy
Chem
Zoo
Maths
Chem
Zoo
Maths
Chem
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Zoo
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Maths
Phy
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Zoo
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Phy
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Zoo
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Phy
(Prac)
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers
receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating
the curriculum and improving teaching practices?
Teachers are also regularly involved in the academic process of the
University through functions like paper-setting, moderation, script
evaluation, acting as Head Examiners etc. They can exchange and share
opinion among their peer groups through such forums.
The institution implements the recommendation of the teaching faculty
regarding academic and infrastructural facilities. Grants for books and
equipment are utilized in consultation with the teachers. State-of-the-art
laboratories are set up to meet curriculum related needs of PG
programmes. Library facilities are augmented with newer additions of
books. Other infrastructural and logistical support is made available by the
institution for the teachers.
The teachers are provided with audio-visual teaching aids. Internet
facilities help the teachers to access study materials without time-space
constraint. The Academic Calendar is given at the very beginning of the
session for designing a smooth lesson plan. Syllabus is distributed
according to the specialization of the teachers. None of the teachers are
overburdened with classes so that the allotted classes are delivered with
full efficiency. The teachers are encouraged to attend Seminars, Symposia,
Conferences and other faculties recharge programmes that expose them to
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the recent developments in their specific fields and benefits the students.
The departments can maintain a flexible routine for the Undergraduate
Honours and Postgraduate courses that enables the classes to be taken,
before and/or after official college hours.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the
institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the
Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other Statutory
agency.
The physical infrastructure of the institution has been augmented to
improve the curriculum delivery system. The College has installed two
generators for solving the problem of frequent power cut.
The College is careful in improving the academic environment. Seminars
and special lectures are a regular feature in the academic calendar.
Supplementary facilities such as career counselling, yoga, community
orientation etc. are provided to the students.
Logistical support for teaching-learning and research facilities are
provided by the institution. E-classrooms have been set up in some
departments to enable lectures through power-point.
Efforts are being made from time to time to procure fund from the
agencies like the UGC and the State Government to buy teaching
equipments like smart board, LCD Projectors, laptops and tabletop
computers, TV, CD Players, Maps and Charts.
On the other hand, the PG curricula are distinctive in nature and have very
scientific inter-related theory-practical structure. The detail initiatives
undertaken by the PG Departments are being chronicled below.
Post Graduate Department of Botany:
The syllabus of all papers of this department is remodeled biennially in
consultation with the external members of PG Board of Studies. Formal and
informal feedback from students and teachers are also considered in this
regard. For example, Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and
Cytogenetics were introduced as a special paper in 2015. The thrust areas are:
Plant Biosystematics, Palynology, Pollination & Reproductive Biology,
Ecology, Plant Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Microbiology and Cytology, Genetics and Genomics. Field studies etc. are
also part of different special papers. There is a dissertation paper which
encourages research and critical writing skills and ensures career progression
of the pupils.
Post Graduate Department of Zoology:
In this department there is scope to inculcate critical thinking and independent
research orientation. A set of two term papers, seminar lecture and a
dissertation paper is part of the core curricula. Field study, lab and industry
visit etc. are also part of different special papers.
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries
such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective
operationalisation of the curriculum?
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A decentralized method of networking and interactions are done with the
beneficiaries. The mode and nature of operation varies from department to
department. The science departments in accordance to their curriculum, often
organizes excursions to relevant places. Educational visits are made to
different laboratories and scientific institutes like Zoological Survey of India,
Botanical Survey of India, Indian Statistical Institute etc. The students of
geography are encouraged to train themselves in Geographical Information
System and Remote Sensing. Students are also urged to attend Winter Schools
to utilize the three month long vacation and enrich themselves in the process.
The faculties of different Departments have formal and informal networks and
academic linkages with Universities and Research Institutions of national and
international repute. These networks are utilized in publishing papers,
supervising PhD students, organizing student interactions etc. They also
actively participate in the various interactive sessions, workshops and
seminars organized by such academic bodies. Certain departments also
organize industry visits for its final year students to provide them proper
exposure. The Career Counselling cell engages persons from industry and
other professional bodies to develop students with soft skills.
The list of faculty members involved in supervising scholars in
collaboration with other Institutes is provided in Table 3.1.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff
members to the development of the curriculum by the
University?(number of staff members/departments represented on the
Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder
feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.
Being affiliated to college under the University of North Bengal, the college
cannot design the curriculum. The curricula are framed by the Boards of
Studies of respective subjects of Under Graduate Council duly approved by
the Executive Council of North Bengal University. As an affiliated college,
the institution has to abide by and follow the curriculum designed by the
University. Teachers from different departments are inducted as members of
Undergraduate and/or Postgraduate Board of studies, who actively participate
in the development and monitoring of curriculum and evaluation.
Table 1.2. List of faculty members in UG Board of studies of North
Bengal University.
Name of the teacher Discipline
Dr. Prajjwal Chandra Lama Botany
Dr. Rujas Yonle Zoology
Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai Nepali
Mr. Binesh Pradhan Nepali
Mr. Kabi Basnet Nepali
Dr. Ambika Thami Political Science
Dr. Alina Pradhan Political Science
Mrs. Namrata Pariyar Political Science
Mrs. Nisha Tamang Geography
Mr. Sanjoy Kumar Roy Commerce
Mr. Sailesh Kumar Gupta Physics
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Table 1.2. List of faculty members in PG Board of studies of North Bengal
University.
Name of the teacher Discipline
Dr. Prajjwal Chandra Lama Botany
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya Botany
Dr. Rujas Yunle Zoology
Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai Nepali
Dr. Raj Kumar Chhetri Nepali
Mr. Binesh Pradhan Nepali
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses
offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliatinguniversity)by
it? If ‘yes’, give details on the process (‘Needs Assessment’, design,
development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has
been developed.
As the college has no academic autonomy, at present it is not possible to
develop independent curriculum for any course. The options for curriculum
development for courses outside the purview of the affiliating University are
yet to be explored by the College.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of
curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?
Other than taking regular class tests, internal assessments and assignments, the
institute organizes department-wise Parent-Teacher Meeting where the
individual problems and issues of the students, parents and the teachers are
discussed and the probable solutions are considered and implemented.
Departmental seminars are organized where the students are asked to present
their assignments, to monitor the in depth understanding of the subject.
Students are also encouraged to prepare Posters and Wall Magazines that help
them think critically on the subject and foster their academic perspective.
Departmental meetings are held with respect to class tests or unit tests, and for
Test Examination‟ Teachers‟ Council meetings are utilized to review the
pattern of examination results. Faculties of every department also carefully
study the students‟ feedback to assess their own performances. The slow
learners are identified and are provided special attention. The teachers also
actively contact the guardians about the academic progress of their ward.
Incentives are arranged by the institution in the form of tuition fee-waiver
scheme, various types of scholarships etc. so as to encourage the under
privileged students to continue their studies. The institution also takes care to
maintain a healthy teacher-student ratio and to minimize the unit cost of
education.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the
certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the
institution.
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The College has a formal structure of teaching-learning-evaluation process,
which corresponds to the model patterns set by the affiliating University.
However, the College is fully aware that the students need to imbibe certain
professional and life-skills to cope with the demands of their later career.
Therefore, the College has undertaken few measures.
The college has a unit of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
which caters to the adult and continuing education.
Table 1.4. List of various UG and PG level courses/ programmes offered
by IGNOU
I. Master Degree Programmes:
1. Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD)
2. Master of Arts in Tourism Management (MTM)
3. Master of Arts in English (MEG)
4. Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPY)
5. Master of Arts in Economics (MEC)
6. Master of Arts in History (MAH)
7. Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA)
8. Master of Arts in Sociology (MSO)
9. Master of Commerce (MCOM)
10. Master of Arts in Hindi (MHD)
11. Master of Arts in Political Science (MPS)
II. Bachelor Degree Programmes:
1. Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS)
2. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
3. Bachelor of Preparatory Programme (BPP)
4. Bachelor of Degree Programme- B.A., B.Com.
III. Diploma Programmes:
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
3. Post Graduate Diploma in Folklore and Culture Studies (PGDFCS)
4. Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education (DNHE)
5. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DCHE)
6. Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
IV. Certificate Programmes:
1. Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)
2. Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC)
3. Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN)
4. Certificate in Environmental Studies (CES)
5. Certificate in Disaster Management (CDS)
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning/dual
degree? If ‘yes’, give details.
Currently the college does not offer such dual degree at the PG or UG
level, as the stipulations of University of North Bengal is yet to
accommodate such dual degree.
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1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference
to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of
skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and
improved potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and
beyond:
Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted
by the college
The Core subjects that are taught at the UG level are:
English, Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tibetian, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, Economics, Geography in B.A. (Honours).
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology in
B.Sc. (Honours).
Accountancy B.Com. (Honours).
Table 1.5. Combination of subsidiary subject offered with Honours
subjects
B.A. HONOURS
Honours Subject Elective Subjects (any two)
1. Bengali 1. History
2. Political Science
3. Philosophy
2. Economics 1. Mathematics
2. Political Science
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan / Hindi
/ Urdu
3. English 1. History
2. Political Science
3. Philosophy
4. Geography 1. Economics
2. Political Science
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan / Hindi
/ Urdu
5. History 1. Economics
2. Political Science
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan / Hindi
/ Urdu
6. Nepali 1. History
2. Political Science
3. Philosophy
7. Philosophy 1. History
2. Economics
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan / Hindi
/ Urdu
8. Political Science 1. History
2. Economics
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan / Hindi
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B.COM. HONOURS
Honours
Subject
Elective Subjects
(Compulsory)
Accounting 1. Group A Business Communication (IG1)
Money & Financial System (IG2)
Economic Principles (IG3)
2. Group B Business Regulatory Framework (IG4)
Information Technology (IG5)
Principles of Management (IG6)
B.SC. HONOURS
Honours Subject Elective Subjects
1. Botany 1. Chemistry
2. Zoology
2. Chemistry 1. Physics
2. Mathematics
3. Mathematics 1. Chemistry
2. Physics
4. Physics 1. Chemistry
2. Mathematics
5. Zoology 1. Chemistry
2. Botany
6. Microbiology 1. Chemistry
2. Botany or Zoology
B.A. GENERAL
Combination I 1. History
2. Political Science
3. Economics
Combination II 1. History
2. Philosophy
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan /
Hindi / Urdu
Combination III 1. Political Science
2. Philosophy
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan /
Hindi / Urdu
Combination IV 1. Economics
2. Geography
3. Nepali / English / Bengali / Modern Tibetan /
Hindi / Urdu
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B.COM. GENERAL
1. Group A Business Communication (IG1)
Money & Financial System (IG2)
Economic Principles (IG3)
2. Group B Business Regulatory Framework (IG4)
Information Technology (IG5)
Principles of Management (IG6)
3. Group C Financial Accounting - 1(IG7)
Corporate Accounting - 1 (IG8)
Business Mathematics (IG9)
B.SC. GENERAL
Combination I 1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
Combination II 1. Botany
2. Zoology
3. Chemistry
In all UG courses, Environmental Science is included as a compulsory subject.
The college also runs semester based PG courses in four subjects, i.e. Nepali,
English, Zoology and Botany where the College has academic autonomy in
Botany and Zoology. For the PG course, students are admitted on a 60:40 ratio
as per the orders of the Government, whereby 60% seats are earmarked for
UG students of different colleges of North Bengal University and are filled on
merit basis. Rest of the 40% seats are open and those are filled up through
admission tests conducted by respective Departments. Therefore progression
to higher studies and academic mobility for the UG students of this College is
hereby ensured. There is flexibility in designing the curriculum in PG courses.
New and upcoming fields of study are included as special papers. For
example, Microbiology; Plant Biochemistry & Molecular Biology are being
offered as special papers to the PG students of Botany on popular demand.
Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options:The present
system of teaching-learning-evaluation is trying to explore the choice based
credit system (CBCS). IQAC of the College is consulting the UGC Guidelines
on Choice Based Credit System in all earnestness, to introduce the CBCS in
near future. However, such efforts need to be elevated to the realm of inter-
disciplinary studies and the guidance and approval of the University is
important in this regard.
Courses offered in modular form: For the UG level, the option of offering
courses in modular form in dependent on the patterns fixed by the University.
Syllabus of some of the UG departments does reflect a pattern whereby the
papers are sub-divided in several units. But there is lack of uniformity in the
system and the same is communicated by the Departments to the University.
On the other hand, the PG syllabi are in modular form.
Credit transfer and accumulation facility: University of North Bengal does
not allow transfer of credit and accumulation between institutions or courses
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between institutions for students or learners. This option of flexibility is yet to
be offered under North Bengal University; hence currently the College is not
in a position to introduce the same. However, this system of mobility and
flexibility is under active consideration of the College and proposals are being
sent to the University in this regard.
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses:
Vertical mobility of the UG students of four departments (Nepali, English,
Botany and Zoology) are taken care of by the institution itself, as these
Departments offer PG courses. Lateral mobility is an aspect which is under
the consideration of the College. However, active cooperation from the
University will be required to implement the same. A certain degree of lateral
mobility is present in the courses offered by IGNOU.
Enrichment courses: There are several ways in which value orientation, soft
skills and life-skills are being imparted to the students of the College.
Establishing active links with the society through outreach programmes help
the students gain self-sufficiency. Special programmes were organized to
commemorate birth anniversary of eminent personalities such as Swami
Vivekananda, Kabi Bhanu Bhakta, Dr. B.R. Amdedkar. Also special and
interactive sessions related to Ethics have been arranged to promote value
orientation among the students in particular.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‘yes’, list
them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with
reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification,
salary etc.
This being a Government College under the direct stewardship of the
Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal, self-financed
programmes are outside our purview.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes,
relevant to regional and global employment markets? If ‘yes’ provide
details of such programme and the beneficiaries.
No such programmes are available right now in the college. However, the
Career Counselling Cell of the College has tried to bridge the gap between
campus and industry in a vigorous way. Career fairs, counselling sessions,
group discussion, skill development programmes etc. have organized to build
a professional outlook among the students. Sessions with employers from the
industry have improved their job prospect.
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the
conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to
choose the courses/combination of their choice” If‘yes’, how does the
institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
The University does not provide distance mode of education for the regular
students. The University has made 75% attendance in classes in an academic
year, mandatory, for the students to appear the University exam. Under the
existing system, the university does not provide such opportunity of
combining face-to-face mode with distance mode of learning. However, the
College fully appreciates the potential for such flexibility in courses. Through
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an on-campus study center of IGNOU, the need for distance mode of
education has been handled efficiently. It offers the window for flexibility in
course alternatives through disciplines like Library and Information System
(BLIS and MLIS), Social Work (BSW and MSW) etc.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the
University’s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and
Institution’s goals and objectives are integrated?
The Departments organize study tours to supplement the University’s
curriculum. The Central and Seminar Library are regularly updated with latest
books in accordance to the syllabus. Teachers are encouraged to attend various
National and International Seminars, Conferences and Symposia to upgrade
themselves on the latest know-how of the subject and pass on the same to the
students. The vision and mission statements of the institution reflect a broad
mandate for inclusive education. To fulfill this objective, the College has
endeavored to ensure justice at the administrative level and integrity in
academic aspects. Various value oriented programmes and community
outreach programmes are organized at regular interval, to supplement the
University curriculum. Efforts at promotion of eco-friendly good practices,
sustenance of rights discourse, democratic consensus building through
Students‟ forums etc. – are necessary knowledge inputs outside the purview of
regular curriculum. Students‟ seminars, debate, quiz, sports and other such co-
curricular aspects create a milieu for holistic education. While staying within
the broad contours of the curriculum, teachers try to ensure that students
remain aware about the recent developments in the subject as well as in the
society. At the PG level the institution has academic autonomy and the syllabi
of the PG departments of Botany and Zoology that emphasize on development
of research and analytical aptitude of the students. The PG syllabi are
modified regularly in order to increase the employability quotient of the
students.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize
the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope
with the needs of the dynamic employment market?
Though the institute is unable to incorporate any major programme to prepare
the students for the dynamic employment market, it makes effort to upgrade
the teaching methods. Teachers from other colleges and Universities are often
invited to deliver special lectures. Dissertations and project work experience,
mainly in the science departments helps the student to develop the research
aptitude. Department of Political Science organizes Mock Parliament that
promotes critical thinking among the students. There is also a Career
Counselling and Placement Cell that provides suggestion to the aspiring
students. The students specially the post-graduates, are motivated to appear for
NET / SET / GATE exams and are helped with study materials. Apart from
the activities through the Career Counselling Cell, students are also groomed
by the teachers on a daily basis. The teachers lay stress on critical thinking and
encourage the students to come up with original ideas. In the disciplines of
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social science the students are encouraged to understand and analyze current
socio economic issues. The students are stimulated to strengthen their soft
skills and communicative skills. The career options available with the
discipline are outlined by individual departments at the very outset of the
academic session. Various career oriented magazines and journals are
subscribed in the College library for the benefit of the students. The PG
departments maintain contacts with the industry and research institutions. The
syllabi of all the PG departments are regularly updated and new specialized
disciplines are introduced on a regular basis to suit the changing needs of the
dynamic job market.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the
cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental
Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum?
University of North Bengal has made Environmental Science an integral part
of the First year Undergraduate syllabi as a Compulsory Paper of 100 marks,
for all subjects and the students have to submit a project report on it. The
syllabus itself addresses few sensitive issues as Climate Change,
Environmental Education, Human Rights, etc. Seminars have also been
organized on topics like Biodiversity and Climate change. Scope for
integrating many of these cross-cutting issues is available in the course
curriculum of various disciplines. Themes related to Gender studies and
Human Rights are specifically taught under disciplines like Political Science,
English and History. Climate change and disaster management are extensively
dealt with by the students and teachers of Geography. Environmental
Education falls within the realm of Zoology and Botany. Use of ICT in
curriculum delivery is practiced by all the Departments. Apart from these
curriculum oriented practices, there has also been several measures to
highlight these cross-cutting issues.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment
programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?
Moral and ethical values: Value education related Seminar to be arranged.
Better career options: The Career Counselling Cells organize workshops to
make the students aware of the various career options available to them. It
plays an important role in developing the students to excel themselves in this
competitive world. Placement cell gives soft skill training such as Personality
Development, Interview techniques, Pre Interview Preparation, Personality
Development, Group Discussion, Aptitude classes etc which enables the
students to remove the fear on employability.
Community orientation: NSS activities, Organization of Seminars & College
fest, Freshers' welcome, Bhanu Jayanti, etc. are held in every year. Health
awareness programmes like Thalassemia screening and talks on health risks
are encouraged to organize. The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a
voluntary association of young people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level
working for a campus-community linkage which aimed at developing student's
personality through community service. NSS has a vital role to play in this
regard and personality development of the students and upliftment of society.
It provides an opportunity to devote their time to the service of the nation and
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a sense of participation in national reconstruction and inculcation of social
responsibility be created in the youth by channelize their energies and
capabilities towards nation building activities. Darjeeling Govt. College is
very active in NSS. Both boys and girls are participated in NSS. Total number
of students enrolled in NSS around 150. NSS College Unit has organized
College Cleaning and beautification programs from time to time.NSS College
Unit also organizes College Cleaning programs on the occasion of World
environment Day every year and participates in various awareness programs
conducted by local NGOs and institutions.
1.3.5 Cite a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback
from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
The college organizes regular arrangement for Parents-Teachers Meeting to
discuss the examination results and any problem arising out of teaching
methodology. The teachers share a cordial relationship with the students that
make them easier for students to discuss their problems. Regular student‟s
feedbacks are taken and teachers evaluate themselves on the basis of those
feedbacks. However, the scope for curriculum enrichment at UG level is
limited. Yet, certain methodical adjustments in curriculum implementation
have been introduced as per the feedback of the students. Introduction of
inventive aspects like debates, film screening, students‟ seminars etc. have
increased the academic interest of students. Formal and informal feedback
from various stakeholders such as the students, teachers, parents and other
peers on implementation of course curriculum, examination pattern etc. are
analyzed by the Departments and useful suggestions are assimilated and are
put forward to the respective BoS of the University. Teachers are also
regularly involved in the teaching cum assessment process of the University
through various functions. Through such indirect and informal process, they
do propose to the members of Board of Studies certain incremental changes in
the syllabus or examination pattern. The BoS of the PG departments regularly
update their syllabus and introduce new courses on the basis of feedback
received from the students and teachers.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its
enrichment programmes?
The Committees have to regularly report their progress to the Officer-in-
Charge. The quality is monitored by assessing the University results and
placement of students in the job market. The IQAC and Governing body are
always vigilant about the sustenance of quality of the different enrichment
programmes and try to accommodate various suggestions for improvement.
Community oriented activities are organized regularly and these programmes
are useful in disseminating the quality of enrichment.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and
development of the curriculum prepared by the University?
The autonomy to design syllabus at the undergraduate level is currently out of
the purview of the College. However, teachers of the college have always
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responded positively to any call for change in the syllabus. The teachers
regularly interact with the Board of Studies of the University and provide their
suggestions regarding design and development of the curriculum. Some of the
teachers are also members of the Board of Studies. The teachers of the college
also act as paper setters, moderators and examiners in University examination.
This informal network acts as a platform for sharing of opinions and
suggestions. The Departmental Heads send reports regarding receptivity of
students for the UG syllabus and suggests incremental modifications to the
same. The PG Departments Botany and Zoology have academic autonomy to
design the curriculum and examination pattern. The syllabi of the PG
departments lay emphasis on development of analytical and research oriented
skills among students. The departments also regularly update their syllabus to
improve the employment prospects of the students.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and
stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the
University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and
introducing changes/new programmes?
There is no formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and
stakeholders on Curriculum. Informal discussions with the students are often
used as a feedback at the departmental level and the necessary steps are taken
to solve the issue. Students are provided with feedback form to indicate their
opinion on the teaching process and methods in the curriculum. However, the
feedback from the students cannot be directly used by the teachers to modify
the UG curriculum. But the teachers try to discuss the suggestions derived
from the students in the departmental meetings and intimate the Board of
Studies of North Bengal University regarding pertinent points. On the basis of
the suggestions received from the students through formal and informal
feedback, the teachers try to improve their mode of teaching and accommodate
new contents in their lectures so as to meet the requirements of the students.
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the
institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for
introducing new courses/programmes?
No new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last
four years. However, Geology (Honours), Sociology (General), Psychology
(General) and Education (General) will be introduced from the upcoming
session.
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the
college would like to include.
The college authority is considering the feasibility of introducing short
bridge/introductory courses for undergraduate students. These would address
specific course requirements, such as language training for Language students,
brief introductory courses on Political Science and Philosophy and a
Mathematical grooming session for Science students. These courses would
supplement the regular courses and would help to eradicate the knowledge gap
that exists due to diversity of academic/socio-economic background of
students. Both College teachers and external resource persons can be involved
to conduct these courses.
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2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the College ensure publicity and transparency in the
admission process?
Publicity
Proper publicity is an important requirement to aware the students and to give
opportunity to all students based on their quality. The college publishes
admission related information at its own website
www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com (as per university norms), college
notice boards, as well as in local television channels and news papers.
Information regarding admission criteria, programmes offered fees
structure, faculty profile, scholarships/free-ships, hostel accommodation,
rules and regulations of our college and the affiliating University and
other student support facilities are provided in the college prospectus.
This information are also uploaded in the institutional website and
updated every year.
Transparency
It is very essential to maintain transparency in admission process to
maintain access, equity and social justices. The Admission Committee of
the college is formed annually. It plays major role in framing the
admission criteria for both UG and PG courses based on the guidelines of
University of North Bengal, the affiliating university. Transparency is
maintained all through the process of admission from the start to the
finish. The following steps are strictly followed —notification, online
issue and submission of forms, preparation of merit list for each Honours
subjects and general courses, display of merit lists showing obtained
marks in the previous qualifying examination against the short listed
candidates in the college notice board and in website, and finally
admission through open counseling in presence of students, parents,
teachers and the members of the Students’ Union.
Admission procedure is completed through both online and offline mode.
All applicants submit their forms online and pay the requisite fees at any
branch of the designated bank (United Bank of India). A merit wise rank
is then uploaded in the website. The candidates are then admitted on the
basis of their merit after verification of their original documents by the
admission committee. They deposit their admission fees through bank. A
competent outsourced agency maintains the technological side of this
online admission process.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex.
(i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and
national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit,
entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the
Institution.
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The admission committee constituted for each UG/PG class is entrusted with
the responsibility of monitoring the complete admission process. The criteria
adopted for the process of admission to all programmes are based on
principles of merit and reservation followed by open counseling method as per
the rules and regulations of University of North Bengal and West Bengal State
Council of Higher Education (WBSCHE). For UG Courses (10+2) marks and
for PG courses UG results are considered for admission. No common
admission test or entrance test are conducted by the authority. The reservation
rules for SC, ST, OBC and physically disabled students are strictly followed.
In accordance with the recommendation of the WBSCHE, 60% PG seats are
reserved for students of the home university and the remaining 40% seats are
open to graduates of all universities, including the home university.
2.1.3 Give a minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission
at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and
provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university
within the city/district.
It is seen that student admitted with maximum percentage of marks in science
subjects at UG levels is above 70% but for arts subjects it is above 60%. The
minimum percentage of marks for admission in Honours course offered by the
college is 55% in aggregate. But few students are found admitted with bellow
60% marks in science subjects. Whereas the minimum marks of the students
admitted to General course in this college fluctuate 45% to 50%.A candidate
applying for PG course must have a minimum of 60% in the subject
concerned. But the maximum mark in PG courses is found above 70%. The
college follows a reservation policy according to state government rule. And
for the reserve category candidate there is some relaxation in marks. For UG
courses and PG courses minimum percentage of marks is kept 55% and 50%
in aggregate respectively. But sometime the institution gives more relaxation
to reserve category students according to the availability of sits.
This college being the oldest in this region and have quality teachers
and good infrastructure as well, larger numbers of students who do not prefer
to leave the district prefer to study at Darjeeling Govt. College. As annual cost
to study in this institution compare to other colleges in this district is very low,
students from poor family prefer to take admission here. For the non
availability of exact data about the percentage of marks of students admitted in
other institutions, it is not possible to compare with other institution.
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission
process and student profiles annually? If ‘Yes’, what is the outcome of
such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the
process?
Yes, the institution follows a systematic way to review the admission process
and student profiles annually.
An admission Committee is formed annually through Teachers’
Council meeting. This Admission Committee conducts and monitors the entire
admission process towards a more efficient, student-friendly and transparent
admission process in the college. The Admission Committee is presided over
by the Principal and include of selected teaching staffs and non-teaching
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staffs. The Secretary, Teachers’ Council and all Departmental Heads are ex-
officio members of the Admission Committee. After the completion of the
admission process, the college Admission Committee and administrative
office submit the student profile for all programmes to the IQAC office. The
IQAC and Admission Committee analyze and review the students’ profiles to
see if they are in compliance with the state government and university
regulations.The recommendations and suggestions made by the departmental
heads or stakeholders in view of the experience of the previous years are taken
into consideration. According to that, the weaknesses encountered at a
particular session are reworked by taking suggestions for improvements into
consideration. This committee is responsible to ensure the framed policy
which is laid down by the affiliating university as well as with the norms of
the state government and the Central Government. Any admission related
decisions are made through constant interaction among the members of the
Admission Committee. Frequent meetings are also arranged by this committee
with all teaching and non-teaching staffs to review the system which facilitates
the quality improvement of the institution.
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for
following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy
of the institution and its students profiles demonstrate/reflect the national
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
SC/ST: This is a Government college, therefore, there is no provision for
reservation except Government rules (100 point roster). As per the reservation
policy of the Government of West Bengal 22% seats are reserved for the SC
and 6% students are reserved for the ST students. However, fees exemptions
and endowment benefits are also extended to the needy students in our
institution as per the state Government rules. The institution continuously
makes efforts to create awareness on the importance of higher studies as a
means of empowerment to bring about social transformation. To encourage
the SC and ST students scholarships are awarded to them from the Backward
Class Welfare (BCW) Department, Government of West Bengal.
OBC: As per the government policy, from the session 2014-2015, however,
process of reservation for OBC (category A and B) has been initiated. The
college is instructed to reserve 17% seats for the OBC students in five years’
time without decreasing the number of seats in the unreserved and other
reserved categories.
Women: As percentage of women is in this region is grater compare to other
region in West Bengal, the college has a significant number of female
students. Separate hostel facilities are available for women students. The
institution also provides special orientation and counseling for the needy
parents on the importance of women education and exclusive facilities
provided for them in terms of incentives, security, and protection. The female
students can avail the facilities of recently introduced ―”Kanyashri”
Scholarship, an idea of the Honourable Chief Minister of the state.
Differently-abled: 3% seats are reserved for the differently-abled students as
per government norms. Though there are no separate scholarships for these
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students, their requirements are given higher importance by the college
authorities with special care and attention.
Economically Weaker Sections: The economically weaker students can avail
the facilities of the following studentships/scholarships:
Half Free and Full Free Studentship by Government of West Bengal
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship by Government of West Bengal
Scholarship from the Mass Education Department, Government of West
Bengal
Sitaram Jindal Scholarship, a private scholarship offered by the O.P.
Jindal Trust
Minority community: The College has a significant number of minority
students, most of them coming from the Islamic community. The reservation
under OBC- A category primarily ensures reservation of seats for the minority
students also.
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the
institution during the last four years and comment on the trends, that is,
reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Table 2.1. Details of various post-graduate programmes offered by the
institution including the number of students admitted.
Program
mes (PG)
No. of
Applications
No. of Students
Admitted Demand Ratio
M. A. / M.
Sc. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015
Zoology 109 112 143 136 11 14 16 14 5/1 6/1 7/1 7/1
Botany 169 178 198 159 14 25 27 27 8/1 9/1 10/
1 8/1
Nepali 119 123 113 134 20 21 22 23 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1
English 188 179 194 187 21 23 24 32 5/1 4/1 5/1 5/1
Table 2.2. Details of various under-graduate (general) programmes
offered by the institution including the number of students admitted.
Program
mes
(UG)
No. of Applications No. of Students
Admitted Demand Ratio
General 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015
B. Sc. 778 802 997 876 75 80 77 103 5/1 5/1 6/1 6/1
B. A. 1473 1646 1245 1435 251 262 269 308 3/1 4/1 3/1 3/1
B. Com. 719 793 886 832 38 46 39 62 5/1 5/1 6/1 6/1
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Table 2.3. Details of various under-graduate (Honours) programmes offered by the institution including number of students admitted.
Programmes
(UG)
No. of Applications No. of Students Admitted Demand Ratio
2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015
B.A. HONS
English 519 546 540 559 30 31 27 32 11/1 11/1 11/1 12/1
Nepali 471 426 485 489 30 31 28 24 10/1 9/1 10/1 10/1
Bengali 19 13 22 17 6 6 5 5 1/1 1/1 1/1 1/1
Hindi
Not Applicable Urdu
Tibetan
History 137 149 157 132 15 18 20 37 3/1 3/1 4/1 3/1
Phylosophy 76 88 92 84 21 24 23 11 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1
Political Science 151 156 185 163 20 22 26 35 4/1 4/1 4/1 4/1
Economics 62 67 78 73 22 23 25 5 1/1 1/1 2/1 2/1
Geography 434 403 405 411 28 30 31 44 8/1 8/1 8/1 8/1
B.Sc. HONS.
Zoology 198 212 233 201 18 18 17 29 7/1 7/1 8/1 7/1
Botany 214 243 236 214 25 25 25 32 7/1 8/1 8/1 7/1
Physics 51 56 59 67 6 7 11 16 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1
Chemistry 58 69 76 89 9 11 13 30 2/1 2/1 3/1 3/1
Mathematics 42 44 47 67 10 12 13 16 1/1 1/1 2/1 2/1
Microbiology 21 23 29 38 6 6 7 10 1/1 1/1 1/1 2/1
B.Com. HONS.
Accountancy 97 103 92 67 18 22 21 23 3/1 3/1 3/1 2/1
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2.2. Catering to Student Diversity
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled
students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
The institution, despite being a Government institution, abides by the
Government policies, rules and regulations regarding the needs of differently-
abled students. As per the government norms, there is a provision for
reservation of 3% seats for the differently-abled students. The teachers of each
department take extra care to the differently-abled students for their academic
development and other needs.
2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge
and skills before the commencement of the programme? If ‘yes’, give
details on the process.
Yes, in order to assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills,
the college has adopted the following process.
Determine the students’ needs during the admission process: This is
handled by the members of the admission committee through one-to-one
counselling to help students in selecting appropriate subject
combinations.
In the first (entry) year, during the initial two weeks of commencement of
the academic year, teachers are instructed to take special efforts to take an
overview of the background of the subjects the students have learnt in
Std.XII. Revising the basics of these subjects helps in bridging the
knowledge gap and brings weaker students on par with others.
During these interactions in the classroom or during laboratory sessions,
teachers identify the nature of support required.
Update the teaching-plan so as to cater to the needs of the students.
2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to
bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope
with the programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-
on/Enrichment Courses, etc.)
Teachers dedicate initial sessions towards further assessing and bridging the
knowledge/ skill gap of enrolled students. Interactions between teachers and
students during lectures/practicals help in revealing the knowledge level of the
students. The academic performance in previous academic year helps in
identifying the slow/weak and advanced learners. The students who are
lagging behind must be encouraged and trained in proper ways. The weaker
students are identified and special care is allotted to them. Remedial coaching
is given to slow learners, academically weak students or those who are
continuing their education after a gap.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as
gender, inclusion, environment etc.?
The college sensitizes its staff and students on issues such as gender,
inclusion, environment etc., through the following activities.
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Gender: The College has a Gender Sensitization Committee as per the UGC
guideline which monitors any case of sexual harassment reported by the
students or the staff. This committee also conducts several activities such as
weekly discussions, film screenings, awareness campaigns, conducting
surveys, poster exhibitions and street plays to spread the message of gender
equality.The college actively promotes every measure taken for gender-
equality.
Inclusion:During the admission process, the college ensures that students are
strictly admitted as per government norms of reservation of 22% seats are
reserved for the SC students, 6% seats are reserved for the ST students and 3%
students are reserved for the differently-abled students. As per the instruction
of the state government and the affiliating university, the college has started
the process of reserving 17% seats for the OBC students (both Category A and
B) from the 2014-2015 academic session.
No discrimination is made among the students based on their caste,
race, religion, gender or economic status. Being a populated area with
backward classes the institution has a healthy number of minority students
which is a certain emblem of its academic comprehensiveness.
Environment:The College has adopted several techniques to nurture
environmental awareness among the staff and students:
Smoking and using plastic is strictly prohibited in the campus.
A Committee is formed annually which looks after the cleanliness within
the college campus. The NSS unit and the Students’ Union also help in
this ambition.
Tree Plantation Programme is organized by the NSS unit within the
college campus.
University of North Bengal has included Environmental studies as part of
the Part I Curriculum for both Honours and General Course students.
Each department conducts these projects with complete seriousness so
that the students become ecologically conscious.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special
educational/learning needs of advanced learners?
Advanced learners are identified from the merit list of the students admitted to
each programme and through the interaction of faculty members with students
during lectures and practical, performance in students’ seminars and class tests
as well as their overall keenness for learning.
Advanced learners are encouraged to fulfill their potentialities. Special
attention are given to develop their cognitive mind further and develop skills
of analytical thinking and presentation by supplying them with additional
reference materials from current researches on study topics, art of using
internet and accessing newer materials etc., leading to an additional emphasis
to achieve higher heights and top career options. These learners are provided
with advanced study materials. More numbers of motivational lecture are
provided to channelize their potential to accomplish better success. Quiz,
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Debate and Problem Solving–Decision Making Exercises are also organized
for them.
2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and
information on the academic performance (through the programme
duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the
disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners,
economically weaker sections etc.)? who may discontinue their studies if
some sort of support is not provided)?
The academic performance of the students is evaluated by the respective
faculty members and the class in-charges. The heads of the various
departments collect regular feedback from the faculty on the enrolment,
attendance, punctuality and reasons for absenteeism for regular classes as well
as for internal examinations to identify the students at a risk of drop-out.
Faculty members works as counselors as well as mentors.
After analyzing the data, information about students who are at a risk
of drop out is given to their respective parents/guardians from time-to-time.
Tutorial, special and remedial coaching is provided to the students. The
physically challenged students are given personal care and mentoring that
makes them feel homely with a conductive learning environment. Students
from the disadvantaged sections of the society are instilled with the belief that
they are not disconnected from the mainstream of the society. Economically-
weaker sections can apply for different Scholarships including Half Free and
Full Free scholarships ships which offer half and complete waiver of their
tuition fees. Departmental teachers also support these students and take special
care.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and
evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue
print, etc.)
The college has put in place a system to effectively plan the teaching learning
and evaluation processes. The focus of all the activities is the ‘learner’.
Various strategies and mechanisms for student centric learning are adopted by
the teachers to cater to the diverse needs of students in the classroom.
The institutional Academic Calendaris prepared by the Academic
Calendar Sub-Committee as per University of North Bengal (the Affiliating
University). Every department submits a detailed Academic and Activity
calendar of the department to the IQAC. A comprehensive academic calendar
is prepared by a committee of heads of various departments, and the Principal
with the help of IQAC. This calendar includes the mission and vision of the
college, details about faculty and staff, various committees and sub-
committees, college rules and regulations, and other details like the break-up
of syllabus, number of classes allotted for each module, time schedule for
tutorial classes, probable dates of class tests, college examinations, university
examinations, list of Holidays and vacations, etc. The institution circulates it
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among the students before every academic session that helps the students,
parents and teachers to plan for their academic year. This academic calendar is
communicated in advance to all the departments. It is also made available to
students through the college website.
A central class-wise timetable is prepared for the next academic year
by the time table committee towards the end of every academic year and
distributed in advance to all the departments. The departmental time table for
theory classes and practical sessions is finalized by the head of the respective
department through a departmental meeting and is made available to the
faculty members at the beginning of the term.These teaching plans are then
displayed in the departmental notice boards and distributed to each and every
faculty member by the head of the department. The faculty members submit
regular reports about teaching, evaluation and feedback about students to the
head at regular intervals.
Evaluation of students’ knowledge through classroom /laboratory
learning is a major component of evaluation. The evaluation blue printof
students is structured by the affiliating university and sent to the college,
which is adhered by the academic departments of the college. The detailed
breakup of marks, question pattern, probable date of examination etc. is
communicated to the students well in advance and displayed on notice boards
as well as on the college website.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning
process?
IQAC forms an integral part of academics and administration of the college.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been a regularly functioning
unit which monitors the teaching-learning process of the institution. It is a
connecting link between the teachers and the administration while working as
a “facilitator” to enhance the quality of all college activities. The contribution
of IQAC could be listed as follows:
Planning for the institutional development and application of quality
benchmarks and parameters for the various academic and administrative
activities of the college.
Giving valuable suggestions to the departments and the administration to
strive for quality assurance and enhancement.
Encouraging the teachers for greater use of ICT enabled teaching-learning
process in the classrooms.
Ensuring availability of modern tools and techniques for all laboratories
with reference to routine instruments, computers and high end
instruments.
Activating and facilitating all the committees of the college with regard to
performance and provide support to the teachers for their academic,
administrative and research endeavors.
Monitoring academic activities throughout the semester through frequent
meetings with Heads of various departments and suggesting means for
quality sustenance and enhancement.
Collecting feedback from students and stake holders on the classroom
teaching and communicating it to concerned faculty.
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Carrying out academic audit of each faculty member at the end of every
term.
Motivating faculty members to participate in various seminars, workshops
and conferences to enrich their knowledge.
Evaluating performance of teachers as a requirement for the CAS scheme
and sends feedback to individual teachers.
2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the
support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like
interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning
among the students?
The college has deliberately made efforts to make the learning process more
student-centric. The following are some of the measures adopted by the
college:
Interactive learning
Teaching methods are adopted as per the requirement of the prescribed
curriculum. Interactive methods are used to discuss fundamental concepts
and students are encouraged to ask questions.
Students are motivated to work on their own and prepare learning models,
charts and make presentations. Small modules/ assignments are given to
students for self study.
Many departments of the institute organize regular student seminars,
conferences and debates as part of the teaching-learning process.
Students’ are encouraged participation in these seminars, conferences;
debates etc.
ICT enabled tools like Overhead Projectors, screens etc are used by the
teachers to generate student interest in these seminars and interactive
lectures. These seminars instill in the students the healthy practice of
acquiring knowledge through presentations, queries and discussions.
Students watch films, prepare documentaries on social issues, make
posters and enact street plays based on contemporary social problems, all
of which broadens their learning.
Collaborative learning
Educational tours, environmental projects as well as in the laboratory
classes are actively promoted.
Collaborative Learning is also promoted through the group work involved
in the preparation of wall magazines, college magazines, cultural function
etc.
Independent learning
The institution has a central library with a large collection of books and
journals which the faculty can use effectively and provide comprehensive
latest information to students. The student’s are motivated to use the
library independently which can enhance their skills and knowledge.
Apart from this, the college has established departmental libraries which
are easily accessible to the students.
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The college is well connected with internet and LAN which give the
teachers and occasionally the students the chance to use the e-materials
necessary for these sessions.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and
scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long
learners and innovators?
The college provides several opportunities to students, which promote critical
thinking, creativity and scientific temper amongst the students.
The faculty members motivate the students to ask questions and advance
their opinions within the classrooms to make the teaching-learning
process interactive. Students are advised to give answer of any question
by their own observation and creativity.
The annual cultural events the annual sports event, and various
departmental festivals provide a platform for students to bring out their
leadership and managerial skills, creativity and other hidden talents.
Students are actively involved in advertising, obtaining sponsorship and
organizing the events on large scale. This enhances their interpersonal and
communication skills. They also learn to deal with group hostilities,
denials, failures and criticism with a positive attitude.
Through departmental associations, students organize various co-
curricular activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops, exhibitions,
and various competitions for making posters, undertaking projects and
writing essays. This gives them an opportunity to share their experience
and knowledge with faculties, develop leadership qualities, and enhance
their potential in the respective subject areas.
The institution inspires scientific temper among the students by their
involvement in Group discussions, the practical sessions and hands on
experience in labs, continuous assignments both written and oral, the
practical sessions and hands on experience in labs.
Similarly participation in ‘Project Work’ undertaken by students in
various subjects in UG and PG programmes encourages them to develop
scientific temper and critical thinking.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the
faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning -
resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
(NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and
Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources,
mobile education, etc.
All departments follow lecture method, interactive method, audio-visual mode
of teaching and organize seminars for their effective teaching. But some
different methods are also followed as resources of teaching which vary
department to department. Economics, Political Science & Geography
departments organize seminars based on recent political and economic issues,
project-based learning with study oriented tour/field work, socio-economic
surveys based on current social and economic issues. Science departments
follow computer-assisted learning to correlate theoretical and practical classes
with project-based learning and experiential learning like visits to industries,
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scientific excursions & field work included in the curriculum. The college is
well connected with internet and LAN which give the teachers the chance to
use the e-materials necessary
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of
knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars,
workshops etc.)?
The students and faculty are exposed to advanced level of knowledge and
skills through the following ways:
Every department organizes seminars and extension lectures to update
their knowledge. This helps them gather information about the latest
developments in their fields. Seminars on current issues are organized
from time to time in the college. There are provisions for student
seminars in the Central Routine highlighting the importance of this
practice.
Teachers are encouraged to participate and present papers in the national
and international seminars, symposiums, workshops and conferences.
Leaves are sanctioned as per government norms to the teachers who
present papers within the state, outside the state and even abroad.
The faculty members are advised to attend the FDP programmes like the
orientation and refresher courses. The faculty keeps pace with recent
developments in their disciplines participating in national seminars,
workshops, summer schools and winter schools.
The educational and industrial tours are also conducted for students in
subjects like Zoology, Botany and Microbiology.
The departments of physics, botany and zoology has been organizing
invited special lectures by eminent personalities in the given field of
study, and national and regional level seminars in which the student and
faculty communities actively participate.
2.3.7 Detail process and the number of students (benefitted) on the
academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services
(professional Counselling/mentoring/academic advice) provided to
students?
Tutorial Classes, UGC Funded Remedial Classes etc. are taken for the
academic support to the students besides the regular interaction in the
scheduled classrooms. Each Department is provided with the Seminar Library
facility where students can get access to learning resources. Extra classes are
also taken to train the students for different competitive examinations.
There is Anti-Ragging Committee in the college which sensitizes the
students against the malpractice of ragging. If any student in the classroom
shows signs of any abnormality and continued disturbed state, then the
departmental teachers offer psycho-social support by taking measures to
discuss the problems with them. There are instances when some students
confide their personal problems with some of the teachers and then the
concerned teachers also offer them expected support. The Hostel
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Superintendents take active measure in offering psycho-social support to the
wards.
Guidance support is also offered to the students. They are notified of
their career opportunities, both academic and professional. The faculty
members also take care to notify the students about schedules of different
competitive examinations.
2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted
by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by
the institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative
approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student
learning?
The institutional academic plan always includes efforts for greater use of
innovation in teaching-learning process. The following are the steps taken by
the institute in this regard:
Faculties are encouraged to use computers, library, and internet facilities
to enrich their quality of teaching. Moreover, each department is equipped
with computers, hard disks to store soft copies of books for easy access
by both teachers and students. ICT tools like Overhead and LCD
Projectors screens are also used to make the teaching-learning process
tech-savvy and interesting. These facilitate the faculty to update and to
keep themselves at the top notch of current technologies and latest
developments in their respective fields.
A significant part of any grant like UGC Grant, State Government Grant
etc is used for purchasing ICT tools like laptops, CDs, DVDs, Overhead
and LCD Projectors, screens etc.
LAN connection throughout the college and ensuring internet access in
every building including the library.
The college also supports the faculty to adopt new ways, approaches and
methods such as organizing conferences and seminars etc. The faculty
members are encouraged to attend the national and international
conferences. The faculty members who attend these conferences and
seminars are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with
the students and faculty, which will give them the latest information and
development around the world.
Augmenting the laboratories with modern equipments for the benefit of
the faculty and the students.
Environmental study is now a topic of examination for all Part I students
of the UG course of north Bengal University. In the UG Course, Part I
students undertake Environmental Projects with complete enthusiasm.
Departments like Geography, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology have
organized Industrial visits. These tours and visits certainly generate great
interest among the students. Moreover, Study Tours have also been
organized by other departments which do not have these tours as part of
the university curriculum.
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2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning
process?
The College has a well equipped central library. It is a treasure-trove of
knowledge and it contains many rare books. The Library is also regularly
embellished by purchasing new books and journals. The teachers and the
students make constructive use of library facilities like reading and borrow
books and magazinesetc. In addition, most of the Honours departments have
their own departmental library (Seminar Library) to help the students of the
respective departments to easily access the relevant study and reference
materials. Copies of syllabi prescribed by the university, with question-wise
division of marks etc. are also available to students for ready reference.
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the
curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’,
elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches
to overcome these.
The college tries to follow the Academic Calendar as far as practicable.
However, often due to the election process (Parliamentary, Assembly or
Panchayat), the pre-planned schedule has to be changed. The consequent
changes in the schedule of University Examinations also force the curtailing of
teaching days. Moreover, Darjeeling has been witnessing political unrest
since late 1980s, which affects the teaching-learning process in the college.
For instance, during July-September of 2013 a month-long political strife and
bandhs affected the teaching learning process.However, so far, such incidents
have not led to the failure, on the part of the faculty, to complete the
prescribed syllabi. In order to redress this special classes are arranged. The
teachers often take extra classes even in their Preparatory Day.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching
learning?
The institute monitors the quality of the teaching-learning through the
following ways:
The IQAC, through interaction with teachers and students submit reports
of the feedback to the principal.Based on that, teachers are suggested
regarding the effective way of teaching-learning. The performance of the
teachers gets reflected in the Annual Quality Assurance Report.
When required, the Principal ensures effective teaching-learning in the
college by constant interaction with the Departmental Heads and with
individual teachers.
The Principal also monitors the Daily Performance Appraisal of
individual teachers.
Appraisal of feedbacks from Different Stakeholders like the students,
especially the Students’ Union, parents, Alumni Association also helps in
the process of evaluating and improving the teaching-learning in the
college.
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2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted
by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of
its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the
changing requirements of the curriculum.
Table 2.4. Number of teaching faculties with academic qualifications.
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent Teachers
D. Sc. / D. LIT. Nil
Ph D Nil 2 1 15 3 21
M. Phil. Nil 7 4 11
P. G. Nil 1 3 25 6 35
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Part-time Teachers
D. Sc. / D. LIT. Nil
Ph D
Nil
2 1 3
M. Phil. 4 12 16
P. G. 8 23 31
Highest
Qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Guest Teachers
D. Sc. / D. LIT.
Not applicable as the college does not have any
guest teachers right now
Ph D
M. Phil.
P. G.
Being a government college, the college doesn’t enjoy any autonomy
in the recruitment and retention of the permanent teachers. These teachers are
appointed by the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal
as per the recommendation of Public Service Commission, West Bengal. The
permanent teachers are transferred across different government colleges across
the state as per the government orders issued by the Higher Education
Department from time to time.
In earlier times, the college used to recruit the Part-time teachers.
However, since 2010 the recruitment and retention of Part-time teachers are
monitored, the college has the power to recruit as per the need of the
departments. These recruitments, however, have to be approved by the
government.
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2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of
qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas
(emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT,
Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution
in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.
The college has recently added a new course like B. Sc. Honours in
Microbiology. The new course is taught by the teachers of Higher Education
Department, Government of West Bengal appointed in this college. Some
part-time teachers are also there.
2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last
four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in
enhancing the teacher quality.
a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Table 2.5. Number of faculties nominated for staff development
programmes
Sl.
No.
Academic Staff
Development
Programmes
Number of Faculty Nominated
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
1 Refresher courses 22 20 19 26
2 HRD programmes No data
3 Orientation programmes 14 16 13 15
4 Staff training conducted
by the university
No such invitation from concerned
university was obtained for last five years
5 Staff training conducted
by other institutions 1 No data No data
6 Summer / winter schools,
workshops, etc. 8 5 7 5
7 TOTAL 44 42 39 47
b) Number of Faculties pursuing Ph.D and completed course work.
Table 2.6. Number of faculties pursuing Ph.D.
Sl. No. Name of Faculty Department
1 Rosy Chamling English
2 Rajarshi Chatterjee English
3 Mandira Ghissing English
4 Smriti Singh English
5 Somraj Banerjee English
6 Prateek Singh Hindi
7 Nirmal subba Economics
8 Sudha Rai Economics
9 Sangita yanzon Economics
10 Samir Halder Botany
11 Satyam Tamang Botany
12 Souvik Mitra (Thesis Submitted) Botany
13 Sabina Pradhan (Thesis Submitted) Botany
14 Deewa Basnet Botany
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Sl. No. Name of Faculty Department
15 Sulaxana Barailley Botany
16 Sujata Kalikotey Botany
17 Insha Gurung Botany
18 Pranab Bhattacharjee Mathematics
19 Navashree Chettri Zoology
20 Priyankar Sanphui (Thesis Submitted) Zoology
21 Zakir Hossain Zoology
22 Saroja Pradhan Microbiology
c) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to
empower and enable the use of various tools and technologies for
improved teaching-learning
Teaching learning methods/approaches:
The different departments of the college regularly organize training which
would be useful for both students and faculty to make them aware of the
recent technologies. Lectures are arranged using audio visual aids in
classrooms. The teachers are allowed to participate in Orientation
Programmes, Refresher Courses, Summer/Winter Schools etc where newer
teaching learning methods are discussed. Participating teachers get initiated to
these newer methods/approaches. Departments have procured from the UGC
grant teaching aids like Maps, Globes, and other instruments including
projectors, computer, and sound systems. Faculty members are provided with
computer with internet browsing facility for preparation of teaching /learning
materials.
Handling New Curriculum:
The teachers are allowed to participate in Orientation Programmes, Refresher
Courses, Summer/Winter Schools etc to update themselves in the new
curriculum introduced by the university. Additional reference materials on the
new curriculum are procured in the central library annually.
Content/Knowledge Management:
This is primarily ensured through Refresher Courses which is aimed for
upgrading knowledge management. Use of ICT aids also help both faculty and
students to negotiate emerging areas of knowledge.
Cross cutting issues:
The college regularly organizes student seminars on various issues like
History, Culture, Environment and Development, etc. to enrich the
understanding on issues like environment and sustainability. As a part of the
University curriculum it is compulsory for all the students, irrespective of any
system, to clear the subject titled environmental studies as a compulsory paper
of the Undergraduate Course.
Audio Visual Aids/multimedia:
Sometimes lectures are arranged using audio visual aids in classrooms. All
departments have computer with LAN connection for e-recourses of teaching
/learning materials.
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Invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
organized by external professional agencies: 17%
Participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized
by national/ international professional bodies: 60%
Presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or
recognized by professional agencies:60%
2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (e.g.:
providing research grants, study leave, support for research and
academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions
and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)
Being a government college, the institute itself has no authority of its own
to provide research grants or study leaves. But the college authority
always encourages the teacher to apply for research grants from agencies
like UGC, DST, CSIR, ICSSR etc. There is a Research Committee which
monitors the research activities of the faculty.
Various faculties of institution received grants from UGC for research
facilities under its Minor/major Research Projects Scheme, funds from
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), DST, Govt. of West Bengal.
If any teacher applies for Study Leave to complete Ph. D & M. Phil.
research work, it is allowed to him/her as per the sanction of the Higher
Education Department, West Bengal.
The teachers are also given leave to present research oriented paper in
national/international conferences/seminars, workshops.
The college teachers show zeal and enthusiasm to pursue research
activities which get reflected by the significant number of academic
publications credited to the faculty.
The College faculty also guides research fellows under minor/major research
projects.
Table 2.7. Details of the grants received by the faculty members for
research purpose.
No. of Faculty/Department
availed research grant &
study leave:
No. of Beneficiaries
Grant to present research
oriented paper in international
Seminar (UGC)
2
Grant from other Dept. 1 (Collaborative) from Forest Dept. of
Govt. of West Bengal (Botany)
Study leave for Research Work Nil
Leave Name of the faculty Year
Grant to present research
oriented paper in international
Seminar
D.S. Mohanty (Transferred to
Barasat Govt. College) (Botany)
Dr. Alakesh Maity (Math)
Pranab Bhattacharjee
2014
2014
2014
Study leave for Research Work
(last 5 Years) Nil N/A
Ph.D. Work Nil N/A
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2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the
state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the
last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment
contributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty.
The faculty members do not have such accolades but it does not in any way
undermine their potential to receive such awards, as most are competent as
teachers and dedicated researchers. The College will consider ways to
generate an environment that would urge the faculty out of their self-
effacement.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students
and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the
quality of the teaching learning process?
The IQAC implements the feedback process for all programmes in each
academic session, analyses the feedback and shares it with teachers to
seek improvement in the teaching-learning process. The IQAC has
external experts who share their expertise in this regard.
The college arranges the practice of evaluation of teachers by the students
through feedback forms.
The teachers are evaluated about their teaching and research activities by
the subject expert from the University and Officials sent by the Dept. of
Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal, at the time of their promotion
through CAS.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the
institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation
processes?
The schedule for evaluation given in the Academic Calendar is displayed
on notice boards and on the college website.
The College Prospectus, Academic Calendar, institutional notification,
notifications and circulars from the affiliating university are circulated
amongst the faculty and students to aware them about evaluation process.
The departmental students come to know about the evaluation process
through constant interaction with the departmental teachers.
Departmental meetings are arranged to analyze the results of the
examination.
Annual Parents-Teachers Meeting is also held to inform the parents about
the performance of the students.
2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the
institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the
institution on its own?
The following evaluation reforms of the affiliating university have been
adopted by the college:
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The college follows all the evaluation reforms of the University of North
Bengal.
(1+1+1) Pattern is Introduced instead of earlier (2 + 1) Pattern in the
university examination.
Emphasis is given on objective and short-answer type questions of
national trend.
The college has continued with the internal assessment in different
departments through internal examinations. Regular assignments are also
given to the students on completion of each topic by the teacher in a
particular class.
In PG courses more emphasis is given to internal examinations,
dissertation papers and project works.
Group discussions, presentations on specific topics etc. are organized
among the students to facilitate and promote their ability to converse,
deliberate, and critique on issues.
The University introduced environmental studies and environmental
project as a mandatory subject in UG course in the 2015-2016 session.
Then college gives supreme-importance to these topic.
2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the
evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution
on its own?
The College ensures evaluation reforms through regular interaction with the
affiliating university, the Controller’s Office of the affiliating university in
particular. Many of the teachers set papers, moderate the questions papers and
evaluate the answer scripts both in the capacity of Head Examiners and
Examiners. Some of the teachers are also members of the Board of Studies of
their respective departments in the university; they attend the BoS (both UG
and PG) meetings and offer their suggestions on matters of evaluation reforms.
The evaluation reforms of the college are effectively ensured through a
systematic strategy. Every year the Teachers’ Council selects two different
Examination Committees to conduct the University examinations and internal
examination in the college. The Examination Committees, in collaboration
with the Teachers’ Council of the College evaluates the system through
chalking plans for a given academic year. Such plans of evaluation are
incorporated in the College calendar which is circulated to all the students and
the faculty members. Moreover, there occurs an orientation programme for the
students annually before the commencement of the session, during which all
such information is communicated to both the students and the parents. The
successful execution of all plans translates the planned evaluation reforms in
reality.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation
approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples
which have positively impacted the system.
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The Formative Assessmentis carried out by the evaluation of the students
through class assignments and performance monitoring, class presentations
and group discussions, tutorials, class tests, seminar etc. For the rectification
of their mistakes, evaluated scripts are shown to the students.
For Summative Assessment, the college conducts examinations before the
university exams, and provides feedbacks to the students on their strengths and
weaknesses. This is followed by the teachers of the respective departments
helping the students cover up in their weak areas and guiding on the
techniques of writing answers. The final evolution is carried out through the
university examinations which are held annually in the UG Courses and in the
PG Courses.
The outcomesof these assessment processes of evaluation is that not only the
students are continuously monitored in their performance, but they are also
given the scope to identify and rectify their mistakes, to locate weak areas and
to instill confidence within them and ultimately to excel in different
examinations. It also helps the students to develop a critical mind and be
analytical on the topical areas in their curriculum.
2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and
transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and
weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage
for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc.)
The college has been striving towards making itself a transparent institution in
terms of the mechanisms adopted for evaluation/assessment. Rigor and
transparency of assessment is well maintained at the college level for its
internal evaluation system. However, since the degree is awarded by the
affiliating university based on the students’ performance at the university
examinations, the college has not much scope to bring in transparency in this
regard.The following table would substantiate the argument.
Table 2.8. List of the mechanisms adopted for assessment.
Modes of Internal
Assessment Mechanism
Weightage
(%)
Continuous
Assessments
Unit Tests
25 % Class Seminars, etc.
Other Activities
Selection
Examinations
Term End Selection Examination 25%
Attendance
Overall Requirement of 75 % Attendance
as per UGC Rules (Compulsory)
50 %
TOTAL 100 %
2.5.6 What is the graduate attributes specified by the college/affiliating
university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the
students?
The University has not specified any Graduate attributes. But the college
always keeps in mind certain desirable attributes while imparting teaching and
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ensuring effective learning. At the end of the process, a student is expected to
be equipped with the following attributes/skills:
Sound knowledge of the subject
Basic practical skills for the work-sphere
Good communication skills
Life skills
Responsible global citizen
The college helps the student in attaining these attributes not only
through academic training, but also through the different cocurricular and
extra-curricular activities available on the campus.
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference
to evaluation both at the college and university level?
Grievances related to evaluation in the college examinations are sorted out
departmentally. Answer scripts are given back to the students with detailed
comments. The students can go through and meet the respective teachers if
they so desire. The respective teacher then explains the evaluation in one-to-
one basis. If the students are still not satisfied, they can contact the
departmental Heads to sort out the matter.
At the University level, there are various mechanisms to redress of
such grievances. The aggrieved student can apply for scrutiny and/or review of
the papers. The applications are endorsed and forwarded by the Principal. The
Office of the Principal processes the application. The Review/Scrutiny results
are sent by the university and the results are properly displayed in the college
notice boards. In some cases, the students individually have used the RTI Act
to redress their grievances at the university level.
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’
givedetails on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
The college has clearly stated learning outcomes as follows
The college believes in all round development of an individual of its
students. By grooming its students to become confident, well equipped,
culturally conscious, socially modern and globally competent persons, the
college learning outcomes are turned into reality.
The college stresses on compulsory participation of students in both
curricular and co-curricular activities of the college. Such activities
include the NCC, the NSS, other social outreach programmes designed by
the college from time to time, including participation in quiz, essay
writing competitions, extempore, debates and discussions, seminar and
workshop participation, games and sports, cultural programmes.
To enhance the qualities of academics and administration and to inculcate
moral values within the impressionable minds of the students’ value
based educational programmes and lectures are organized by the college.
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2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the
progress and performance of students through the duration of the
course/programme? Provide an analysis of the student
results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and
explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the
programmes/courses offered.
This institution monitors the progress and performance of the students through
the following mechanisms:
Monitoring the progress and performance of students throughout the
duration of the course/programme in the classroom interaction.
Monitoring the performance of the students in the attendance, group
discussions, tutorials, class tests, seminar etc.
Identifying the slow and advanced learners from the above mechanisms.
Feedback obtained in the Parents-Teachers Meeting held annually in each
department.
Table 2.9.A. University Results in Last Four Years for B. Com. Honours
(Only for the Final Year Students)
Course Year of
Examination
No. of Students 1st
division Appeared Passed
B.
Com
HONS.
Accountancy
2012 23 18 5
2013 24 22 6
2014 25 11 4
2015 17 7 0
Table 2.9.B. University Results in Last Four Years in General Courses
(Only for the Final Year Students)
Course Year of
Examination
No. of Students 1st
division Appeared Passed
General
Courses
B. A.
General
2012 187 96 11
2013 197 107 13
2014 167 56 0
2015 273 84 0
B. Sc.
General
2012 44 25 10
2013 44 27 11
2014 33 17 7
2015 24 18 0
B. Com.
General
2012 41 30 7
2013 48 34 7
2014 40 27 7
2015 27 24 0
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Table 2.9.C. University Results in Last Four Years for B.A. Honours
(Only for the Final Year Students)
Course Year of
Examination
No. of Students 1st
division Appeared Passed
B. A.
HONS.
English
2012 26
2013 37 19 2
2014 31 17 2
2015 25 21 0
Nepali
2012 38
2013 38 31 6
2014 37 27 8
2015 37 25 2
Bengali
2012 3
2013 6 3 0
2014 6 3 0
2015 3 1 0
History
2012 9
2013 16 11 0
2014 18 9 0
2015 39 21 0
Philosophy
2012 17
2013 31 21 0
2014 28 13 0
2015 7 4 0
Political Science
2012 17
2013 27 21 0
2014 29 11 0
2015 47 19 0
Economics
2012 15
2013 18 11 0
2014 19 9 0
2015 2 1 0
Geography
2012 19
2013 36 31 5
2014 37 25 6
2015 39 26 3
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Table 2.9.C. University Results in Last Four Years for B. Sc. Honours
(Only for the Final Year Students)
Course Year of
Examination
No. of Students 1st
division Appeared Passed
B. Sc.
HONS.
Zoology
2012 13 12 4
2013 13 13 5
2014 16 11 4
2015 13 13 0
Botany
2012 17 17 7
2013 16 16 6
2014 23 23 6
2015 10 10 1
Physics
2012 6 6 2
2013 7 6 3
2014 9 6 1
2015 12 7 0
Chemistry
2012 5 5 2
2013 6 5 2
2014 6 3 2
2015 5 1 0
Mathematics
2012 11 7 1
2013 15 8 1
2014 15 7 2
2015 9 5 0
Microbiology
2012 7 2 0
2013 6 2 0
2014 6 2 0
2015 2 2 0
Table 2.9.E. University Results in Last Four Years in PG Courses
Course Year of
Examination
No. of Students 1st
division Appeared Passed
M. A.
and
M.Sc.
English
2012 32 30 10
2013 34 31 11
2014 33 27 9
2015 29 22 2
Nepali
2012 33 33 25
2013 31 31 22
2014 38 38 28
2015 38 36 24
Zoology
2012 20 20 15
2013 19 19 15
2014 23 23 16
2015 13 13 7
Botany
2012 18 18 15
2013 16 16 13
2014 23 23 18
2015 10 10 6
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2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the
institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended
learning outcomes?
The following ways of the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the
institution are structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning
outcomes:
Textual requirements of the students are provided by the experienced,
qualified and dedicated faculty of the college.
Performance of the students in classrooms is monitored through class
tests/tutorial tests etc.
Syllabus in the PG level are structured by the faculties members of the
Board of Studies of the affiliating University in such a way that it help to
qualify in different competitive examinations.
The college encourages every student to participate in activities of the
NCC, and in games and sports for their physical development.
Feedbacks from the students, parents and alumni which guide the
assessment of the learning outcomes.
The college annually organizes a cultural fest under the title “College
Foundation Day Celebration”. It helps to blossom the talents hidden in
individuals, as well as to inculcate a sense of unity in our cultural
diversity.
For the development of skill in relevant subject areas of study, emphasis
is given in field studies, excursions, surveys, project works etc.
The college organizes industrial visits and conversations with industrial
executives to instill the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst the students.
Students and staff are encouraged to participate in extempore
competition, debates and seminars, essay writing competitions, symposia
and cultural fest for the development of their creative talents, and writing
and presentation skills.
The college organizes regular programmes by the college NSS wing to
enhance the social relevance of the course.
Teachers are encouraged to give group works like group discussions,
group seminars, etc. to development of interactive behavior and capacity
to coordinate and work in Groups.
The college encourages its faculty members to participate in national and
international seminars and conferences. They are also encouraged to
publish research paper in the journals of international repute.
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to
enhance the social and economic relevance (student placements,
entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude developed among
students etc.) of the courses offered?
Guidance support is offered to the students. They are notified of their career
opportunities, both academic and professional. The faculty members take care
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to notify the students about schedules of different competitive examinations.
Extra classes are also taken to train the students for different competitive
examinations. The data and information made available from project work,
field study trips, Industrial visits of the Geography and Science departments
and Economic Survey of the Economics departments are analyzed to enrich
and make the courses more relevant in the following academic year. Social
programmes are organized on a regular basis to enhance the social relevance
of the courses.
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyse data on student learning
outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The college has the following mechanism to analyze the shortfalls in
achieving the expected learning outcomes and suggest improvement measures.
Subject wise analysis of results and mark lists showing comparative
performance of students in internal assessments/examinations are
prepared.
This data helps in understanding the areas of academic weaknesses of the
student.
This is followed by counselling the students to seek improvement.
Overall results help in making efforts to make the teaching methods more
learner-oriented.
In case of poor performance in a specific subject, the concerned teacher is
asked to undertake remedial measures.
The feedbacks obtained in the Parents-Teachers Meeting are also
collected and analyzed by departments.
IQAC maintain these data centrally. Annual Quality Assurance Reports
and annual AISHE reports (2012-2015) are prepared by using these data.
The college also makes use of the information available from the
students’ evaluation of the teachers pertaining particularly to success
levels of individual teachers in communicating, teaching and mentoring
the students.
These data and information are discussed in departmental meetings as
well as Teachers’ Council meeting to make future plans and to overcome the
barriers in the teaching learning process.
2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of
learning Outcomes?
Institutional learning outcomes are monitored by the Principal, IQAC and
different sub-committees of the college. The learning outcomes are indentified
and reviewed systematically and periodically. The views are exchanged with
the members of the BOS of the University through our faculty members. By
this process of constant interaction, suggestions for the syllabus modification
according to the present need are made for both the UG and PG courses.
The Career Counseling Cell and the departmental teachers’ encouraged
the students to go for increased library work, implementation of the techniques
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of collaborative and peer teaching, and the rigorous implementation of the
remedial coaching under the UGC scheme. Special attention is given to the PG
students for preparations in NET/SET/GATE examination.
Figure 2.1. Career councelling programme organized by career
counceling cell
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use
assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance,
achievement of learning objectives and planning? If yes provide details on
the process and cite a few examples.
Yes, both the students and teachers at the individual level use
assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating performance,
achievement of learning objectives and planning. The institution and the
faculty members asses the students on the basis of the internal examinations
like class tests/tutorial tests etc. After the evaluation of the scripts, the
departmental faculty members show the evaluated answers scripts to the
students pointing out the deficiencies of the answer. This helps the students to
identify and consequently rectify their errors and achieve good performance in
the university examination. This evaluation is also correlated with the
evaluation of the student on his/her participation in other activities and
corporate life of the college which contributes towards the all round
development of personality.
Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and
Evaluation which the College would like to include.
The College encourages inter-department interactions through
organization of academic and co-curricular events in order to break down the
myopic compartmentalization of learning. In future, the College also intends
to avail the scope of virtual laboratories, open educational resources, mobile
education and collaborative programmes with other institutes.
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EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the
affiliating University or any other agency/organization?
The institution does not have any recognized research center/s of the
affiliating University or any other agency/organization.
3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and
address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a
few recommendations made by the committee for implementation and
their impact.
Yes, the Institution has a Research Committee consisting of 2 Joint-Conveners
and 4 Members that monitor and address the issues of research. It is one of the
dynamic committee that benefits the scholarly interest of the teachers. The
composition of the Research Review Committee for the Academic Year 2015-
16 is as follows –
Prof. Biswajit Maity (Dept. of Physics) – Joint Convener
Prof. Preetam Ghosal (Dept. of Philosophy) – Joint Convener
Prof. Rajendra Saha (Dept. of Chemistry) – Member
Prof. Debabrata Das (Dept. of Botany) – Member
Prof. Indrita Saha (Dept. of Geography) – Member
Prof. Archan Bhattacharya (Dept. of Botany) – Member
The Committee actively helps the teachers for preparing their
ResearchProposal for several Major and Minor projects. It meticulously scans
through the detailed proposal and accordingly gives individual
recommendation.
Recommendations of the Committee
At first the proposals of Minor Research Project Proposals from the
incumbents of various departments are reviewed by the Research Review
Committee of the College.
It tried to nurture the research aptitude of the faculty.
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth
progress and implementation of research schemes/ projects?
Autonomy to the principal investigator
The principal Investigator is granted full autonomy and the college cooperates
when and where required.
Timely availability or release of resources
Funds sanctioned by the different agencies are released by the office without
delay whenever required by the researcher.
Adequate infrastructure and human resources
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Lack of funds makes it difficult for the institution to provide sufficient
infrastructural benefit specifically at the research level. However, the college
computers, laboratories, internet facilities, furniture, instruments, etc. can be
utilized for the scholarly works. Please refer to section 4.3 for additional
details.
Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers
Teachers in general can carry out their research work without hampering
teaching and also teachers pursue research during the vacations. Besides, one
day per week is allotted for preparatory/research work. There is also a
provision for Study Leave as per WBSR with prior approval from the Higher
Education Department for completing research work. Teachers required to
attend Course Work are granted Duty Leave with prior approval from the
Dept. of Higher Education. Duty Leaves are also given to teachers willing to
participate in seminars, workshops and conferences.Study leave / Faculty
Development program as approved by the concerned authority.
Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to
the funding authorities
The researchers/ investigators of various research projects obtain the entire
grant received from funding agencies through the Principal of the college.
After completion of work the annual report or final report of research projects
are accompanied by utilization certificates, and audit reports, which are
supposed to be done entirely by the effort of researcher or Principal
Investigator of project through Principal of the college.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing
scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students?
The institution encourages critical thinking and research aptitude among the
students. In the post graduate departments, student-scholar interactions,
involvement of students for assisting the scholars, etc. develops the reasoning
aptitude. The graduate students, mainly in the science departments
mandatorily have marks allotted forfield reports and project work. For the
humanities stream Group Discussions, Mock Parliaments are organized. The
students are also motivated to participate in various debates, projects, poster
presentation, competitions, etc. These activities promote the research culture
among the students.
3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding
student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in
individual/collaborative research activity, etc.)
Different faculties of both UG and PG departments are involved in research
works. Using the funds from the funding agencies they are engaged in
research activities both individually or in collaboration with other institutes.
Teachers of the PG departments are also guiding some Ph.D. studnets which is
listed in Table 3.1.
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Table 3.1. Faculty involved in guiding students for Ph.D. (last 5 years)
Name of
Faculty
Name of
Student
Topic of Ph.D. Thesis Status:
Awarded/
Submitted/
Ongoing
Registration No.
with Name of
University
Department of Botany
Dr. Projjwal
Chandra
Lama
Smt.Sabina
Pradhan,
Research
Scholar
Studies on Physiology
and Biochemistry of
Swertia chirayita
(Roxb.)Karst. In
Darjeeling Hills:
Influence of plant
growth substances on
growth, metabolism
and yield.
Submitted Regn.No
Ph.d/Bot.(170)/3666
/R-2012 dtd
03/12/2012
University of North
Bengal
Sri Raksha Karki
(Chhetri),
Research
Scholar
Influence of Plant Growth Substances on
Modification of
Growth,metabolism
and yield of Valeriana
jatamansi Jones in
Darjeeling.
Ongoing Regn No. Ph.d/Bot.(168)/3357
7/R-2012 dtd
30/11/2012
University of North
Bengal
Dr. Subhasis
Panda
Sri Partha
Pratim
Maity,
Research
Fellow
Ethnopharmacology
search for bioactives
from traditionally used
medicinal plants in the
management of
inflammatory diseases
and related complication
Ongoing Regd. No.
C-4/ DC/40/13
dt.12/09/2013
Jadavpur University
Sri
Priyankar
Roy,
RGNF-
UGC
Research
Fellow
Ethnobotanical
investigation of the
Apatanese, Nyshies
and Hill Miris of
Lower Subansiri
district in Arunachal
Pradesh.
Ongoing
(Course
Work
completed)
University of North
Bengal
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya
Smt. Insha
Gurung,
Part –
Time
Teacher
Pollination ecology of
some angiosperms in
Darjeeling Himalaya
Ongoing
(Course
Work
completed)
To be Applied for
Registration
University of North
Bengal
Smt. Navashree
Chhetri,
Part –
Time
Teacher
Spatio – temporal Mosaic of Pollinator
Assemblages in some
Economically
Important Plants of
Darjeeling Himalaya.
Ongoing (Course
Work
completed)
Applied for Registration
University of North
Bengal
Dr.
Debabrata
Das
Smt.
Manika
Das, Asst.
Teacher
Studies on Medicinal
plants in Coastal belt of
Purba Medinipur with
special reference to
Salinity Stress
Ongoing
(Course
work
completed)
Vidyasagar
University,
Midnapore
Dr. Binod
Chandra
Sharma
Dr. Rashi
Subba
Isolation and
characterization of
Phosphate solubilising microbes from
Darjeeling soils from
their use as potential
Awarded University of North
Bengal
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inoculants in upland
farming systems.
Department of Physics
Dr. Biswajit Maiti
Dr. Anup Dey
On the Optoelectronic Properties of
Nanostrutured
Materials
Awarded Ph.D./Regn./N.Rgl./Eg-
30/DETS/AD/2012
dt.14.03.2012
University of
Kalyani
Rathin
Basak
Analytical Modeling of
Tunnel Current in
Advanced MOS
Devices
Ongoing 3245 Ph.D.(Sc.)
Proceed/12 dt.
13.07.2012
University of
Calcutta
Department of Zoology
Dr. Willie
Henry
Sachin
Thapa
Diversity of Simulium
(Diptera: Simuliidae) from Darjeeling Hills
In Reference to
Chromosomal study.
Ongoing Regn No: AG-1617
North Bengal University
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Alakesh
Maity
Shyam
Pada Bera
(Jt
Supervisor
: Dr. G.P.
Samanta)
Qualitative Analysis of
Some Dynamic Models
in Ecology and
Epidemiology
Awarded Reg.
No.RPhD/R/2009/3
31
Indian Institute of
Engineering
Scienceand
Technology,
Shibpur (I.I.E.S.T.)
Prosenjit
Sen
(Jt
Supervisor: Dr. G.P.
Samanta)
Dynamical Models of
Ecological &
Epidemiological
Systems
Ongoing Reg.No.RPhD/R/20
11/0054
I.I.E.S.T.
Debasis
Manna
(Jt
Supervisor
: Dr. G.P.
Samanta)
Some Dynamical
Models in Biology and
Bioeconomics
Ongoing Reg.No.RPhD/R/20
12/0071
I.I.E.S.T.
Department of Commerce
Dr. Subrata
Kar
Sanjoy Kr.
Roy
(Jt.
Supervisor
Dr. Uttam
Kr. Dutta)
Related Party Financial
Statement Disclosure:
A Study of Corporate
Practices in India
Ongoing 1001243111400000
6 of 2011
West Bengal State
University
Dr. Subrata
Kar
Anil Kr.
Saha
(Jt.
Supervisor
Dr. Uttam
Kr. Dutta)
Potential of Total
Quality Management in
improving the Quality
of the Governance of
Higher Educational
Institutions: A Study with Reference to
Select Non-
Government Aided
Ongoing 1001243111400001
1 of 2011
West Bengal State
University
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Faculty involved in guiding Dissertation Project in PG courses (within last
5 years)
Department of Botany
1. Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama
Guided Jyotirmoy Roy on Phytochemical screening of some essential oil
yielding medicinal plants and their anti microbial activity, 2012
Guided Prerna Tamang on Phytochemical screening of some high value
medicinal plants and their anti microbial activity, 2012
Guided Poulomy De on Seed viability in Highland Aromatic Rice
Varieties I: Physiological and biochemical aspects of Ageing in seeds of
Oryza sativa L, 2013
Guided Rashila Rai on Seed viability in Highland Aromatic Rice Varieties
II: Physiological and biochemical aspects of Ageing in seeds of Oryza
sativa L, 2013
Guided Soumyajit Poddar on Seed viability in Highland Aromatic Rice
VarietiesIII: Physiological and biochemical aspects of Ageing in seeds of
Oryza sativa L,2013
Guided Debolina Das on Effect of Phyto hormone GA3 on maintenance of
viability of aromatic rice seeds under adverse storage conditions, 2014
Guided Shreeyashree Ghosh on Effect of Na-Dikegulac on maintenance of
viability of aromatic rice seeds under adverse storage conditions, 2014
2. Dr. Subhasis Panda
Guided Debraj Maity on Variation in Lantana camara L. complex:
Insights from exomorphology, leaf anatomy and pollen morphology, 2010
Guided Indranil Kirtannia onVariation in Rhododendron arboreum Hook.
f. complex: Insights from exomorphology, leaf anatomy and pollen
morphology, 2010
Guided Avijit Bepari on Variation in Solanum nigrum L. complex:
Insights from exomorphology, leaf anatomy and pollen morphology, 2010
Guided Sujit Mondal on Variation in Sida rhombifolia L. complex:
Insights from exomorphology, leaf anatomy and pollen morphology, 2010
Guided Subrata Saha on Variation in Hedyotis corymbosa L. complex:
Insights from exomorphology, leaf anatomy and pollen morphology, 2010
Guided Deblina Ghosh on A Checklist of Angiospermic Flora in Salt
Lake, Kolkata, June, 2011
Guided Arpana Chhetri on Taxonomic Studies of the family Urticaceae in
Darjeeling Himalaya, Dec. 2012
Guided Ms.Rituparna Majumder onTaxonomic Studies of the family
Scrophulariaceae in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2012
Guided Priyanka Saha on Taxonomic Studies of the family
Caryophyllaceae in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2012
Guided Aditya Pradhan on A Checklist of flora in Senchal wildlife
Sanctuary, 2012
Guided Supratim Sarkar on A Checklist of flora in Jalapahar Hill, 2012
College in West
Bengal
Dr. Subrata
Kar
Binan
Nandi
Problems and
Prospects of Betel
Industry in West
Bengal
Ongoing 1526 of 2012-13
University of
Burdwan
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Guided Manoj Roy on Wall flora in Darjeeling Town, 2012
Guided Sailendra Chhetri on Floristic diversity of Grasses (Poaceae) &
Sedges (Cyperaceae) in and around Darjeeling hills, 2013
Guided Suman Sharma Nepal on A Checklist of the genus Impatiens L.
(Balsaminaceae) in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2014
Guided Sameer Sharma on A checklist of the family Lamiaceae Martinov
in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2014
Guided Leo Chhetri on Taxonomic study of the genus Rubus L.
(Rosaceae) in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2015
Guided Niraj Rai on Taxonomic study of the family Zingiberaceae in
Darjeeling Himalaya, 2015
Guided Nitesh Ghatani onTaxonomic study of the family Polygonaceae in
Darjeeling Himalaya, 2015
3. Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Guided Deena Gurung on Competition for pollinators and pollination
efficiency of insects in Osbeckia chinensis L. (Melastomataceae), 2014
Guided Janaki Subba on A comparative study on the reproductive fitness
of Abutilon hybridum Hort. Ex Siebert. & Voss. (var. Red vs. White),2014
Guided Alokananda Datta on Studies on pollen sterility and pollen
viability of some common angiospermic taxa in Darjeeling Himalaya: A
Comparative Approach,2014
Guided Sikha Ghimiray on Pollination ecology and breeding system of
Solanum distichum Schumaca & Thonn, 2014
Guided Srijana Rai on Impact of flower exposure upon pollination of
Chlorophyton tuberosum, 2015
Guided Sunetra Bhattacharya on Effect of plant density and flower
production on fruit set of some members of Scrophulariaceae,2015
Guided Reshma Thapa on Effect of flower position on fruit set of some
ornamentals, 2015
4. Dr. Debabrata Das
Guided Nandini Dey on Ecological Study of some Herbaceous Medicinal
plants of Darjeeling Himalaya with special Reference to Vesicular
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Infection, 2013
Guided Shreemoyee Pramanik on Assessment of the Community study of
Cyanobacteria (Blue-green-algae) in and around Siliguri of West Bengal,
India, 2014
Guided Nandini Bhattacharjee on Systemmatic Enumeration of Blue
Green Algae (BGA) in Maynaguri Block of Jalpaiguri District, West
Bengal, India, 2014
Guided Riya Das on Study on Biofertilizer production through isolation
from local VAM fungi available in Darjeeling District, 2015
Guided Susmita Das on Mycorrhizal status of some selected local
medicinal plants, 2015
GuidedSudeshna Rai onMycorrhizal status of some Darjeeling Balsam
(Impatiens spp.), 2015
Guided Vivek Rai on Study on biofertilizer production through isolated
VAM fungi from Medicinal Plants Conservation area of West Bengal,
2015
Guided Arpan RaiMycorrhizal Status of some selected medicinal plants of
Alubari in Darjeeling Himalaya, 2015
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Guided Rina Gurung onStudies on Himalyan Medicinal Plants Aconitum
bisma and Panax pseudoginseng, 2015
5. Dr. Archan Bhattacharya
GuidedKushankur Sarkar on Bryomonitoring of some selected sites in
Darjeeling Town with APTI of some selected members of Bryopsida, 2015
Guided Amalesh Ishore on Biomonitoring of some selected sites in
Darjeeling Town with APTI of some selected lichen members, 2015
6. Dr. Arghya Ghosh
GuidedFurtengi Sherpa on Phytochemical screening and physicochemical
characteristics of the natural products present in Rumex nepalensis and
Urtica dioica, 2015
Guided Anashuya Karjee on Assessment of phytochemical characteristics
of the phytochemicals present in Dichroa febrifuga,2015
7. Mr. Souvik Mitra
GuidedUpasana Ghissing on Pattern of seed reserve mobilization in dark
grown seedlings of Brassica juncea, 2015
Guided Kheyali Halder on Effect of cold stress on germination and storage
lipid utilization during initial seedling development of Brassica juncea,
2015
Guided Soumita Bhattacharya on Effect of osmopriming on germination
and early seedling development of Cicer arietinum under polyethylene
glycol induced drought stress, 2015
8. Mr. Samir Halder
Guided Yogita Chhetri on Effect of some heavy metals on seed
germination and early plant growth, 2015
Guided Jayanta Sarkar on Evaluation of allelopathic potential of a Pinus
species by physio-biochemical approach, 2015
Guided Aliva Saha on Allelopathic potential of a Equisetum species on
germination and growth of black gram and green gram, 2015
9. Mr. Satyam Tamang
Guided Padma Tamang on Biotechnological intervention for the seed
culture of Cymbidium,2015
10. Sabina Pradhan(Part time Faculty)
Guided Debolina Das and Shreyashree Ghosh on Effect of Phytohormone
Gibberellic Acid on Maintenance of Viability of Aromatic Rice Seeds
under Adverse Storage Condition,2014
Department of Zoology
1. Dr. Srikanta Guria
Cell Death and DNA Damage in Peritoneal Macrophages of Rat Exposed
to Cadmium Chloride and Lead Acetate, 2013
Pulmonary Involvement of Arsenic Poisoning and Effect of Arsenic
Toxicity on Peritoneal Macrophages and Spleen Cells in Rat, 2012
Study of Cytomorphology of Pancreatic Islets and Peritoneal Macrophage
in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rat: A Mechanistic Insight, 2012
Phagocytosis of Yeast by Peritoneal Macrophage in Normal and Eltroxine
Treated Rat: An Experimental Approach, 2011
Methimazole induced alteration of rat physiology, 2011
2. Mr. Rujas Yonle
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Guided Arpita Choudhary,Deependra Sharma,Santosh Basnet,Somyadip
Ghosh andTashi. T. Bhutia on Effects of Dimethonate on the survival and
growth of (Bufo himalayanas) tadpoles in laboratory conditions, 2011
3. Dr. Sumana Saha
GuidedStudents of Agricultural Biotechnology & Agriculture and Rural
Development at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University,
Narendrapur, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal on Diversity of spiders in
different lowlying crop fields of south 24- Parganas, West Bengal, 2014
Guided Students of Agricultural Biotechnology & Agriculture and Rural
Development at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University,
Narendrapur, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal on Role of ants in French
Bean crop fields at Narendrapur, Kolkata, 2014
4. Mr. Priyankar Sanphui
Guided Laxman Murthy of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education
& Research Studies on Biochemical basis of abnormal aggregation of
neurofilament protein in hypothyroid brain, 2011
Guided Moorthy P on Are CDK4 inhibitors neuroprotective in
Alzheimer’s Disease, 2011
Guided Shivanjali Dandapati of National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education & Research Studies on Studies on the role of nitration of
neurofilaments on their abnormal aggregation in the developing
hypothyroid brain, 2012
Guided Sirsha Chakraborty of University of Calcutta on Sertad1 plays
important role in neurodegeneration in cellular model of Parkinson’s
disease, 2012
Guided Anoy Kr.Das on Regulation of pro apoptotic gene PUMA in
cellular model of Parkinson’s Disease,2013
Guided Debadeep Bhowmik of Barrakpore Rastraguru Surendranath
College on A study on change in transcription factor FoxO regulated genes
in a cellular model of Alzheimer’s Disease,2014
Guided Jonnalagadda Shivababu of National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education & Research on Role of BAF57 in FoxO3a mediated neuronal
death in cellular model of Parkinson’s disease,2014
Department of Physics
1. Dr. Biswajit Maiti
Guided Meghnad Saha on Analysis of Fibre Bragg Grating, 2011
Guided Sabyasachi Bhattacharya on Analysis of Optical Gain in
Nonparabolic Semiconductor Laser,2012
Guided Ashim Naskar on Analysis of Current Transport in Photoelectrode
of Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar cell, 2014
Department of Nepali
1. Mr Binesh Pradhan
Guided Nim Lamu Sherpa on Bharatiya Nepali Katha sahitya me lok
sanskritik sandharva,2011
2. Dr. Raj Kumar Chettri
Guided Pramita Tamang on Bharatiya Nepali Kathama Loktathya,2011
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The Postgraduate departments actively undertake Review Work as a part of
the curriculum.The details are furnished below. The exhaustive list is given in
the Departmental Evaluation Report.
Department of Botany
Dr. Subhasis Panda has supervised ‘Taxonomic Review of the genus
Swertia L. (Gentianaceae) in Darjeeling Hill’, ‘Taxonomic Review of the
family Magnoliaceae in Darjeeling Himalaya’, ‘Taxonomic Review of the
family Ranunculaceae in Darjeeling Himalaya’, ‘Taxonomic Review of
the genus Carex L. (Cyperaceae) in Eastern Himalaya’, ‘Taxonomic
Review of the genus Coelogyne (Orchidaceae) in Eastern Himalaya’ and
‘Taxonomic Review of the genus Sonchus L. (Asteraceae) in Eastern
Himalaya’.
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya has supervised ‘Taxonomic review of the
genus Gentiana of Darjeeling Himalaya’, ‘Ethnopalynology-Terms,
Definition and History’, ‘Pollen Allergy’, ‘Pollen morphology in relation
to taxonomy: A case study in Begonia’, ‘Pollen morphology in relation to
taxonomy: A case study in Poa’, ‘Carbon sequestration in Himalayan
Forest’ and ‘Pollen allelopathy’.
Dr. Debabrata Das has supervised ‘Morphological Study of Family
Urticaceae from Darjeeling Town’, ‘Ethnobotanical Studies on Forests of
West Bengal’, ‘Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal studies in West Bengal’,
‘Cuscuta reflexa Roxb’, ‘Ecological Studies on Darjeeling District of West
Bengal’, ‘Floristic works on North Bengal of West Bengal’, ‘Host Range
diversity of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. In West Bengal’, ‘Dairy and concerned
products with history and fate of the products through disease
development’, ‘History and Development of wine with special emphasis to
use and abuse in Ecosystem’, ‘Review of literature on Frankia and its
application on India’ , ‘Ebola and present status of disease dissemination
over the world’, ‘Review on literature on Rhizobia and its culture
applicable in Indian Agroforestry’, ‘Fungal diseases in Nursery and control
measures for some Indian trees’ and ‘Fungal diseases in Nursery and
control measures for some Indian trees’.
Dr. Archan Bhattacharya has supervised reviews on ‘Palaeoecology of
Indus Valley Civilization’ and ‘Biomonitoring with help of Algae’.
Mr. Souvik Mitra has supervised reviews on ‘Importance of oxylipin
meta-bolism in plant defense response’, ‘Distribution and biological
significance of acetylenic fatty acids’and ‘Biosynthesis and eco-
physiological significance of green leaf volatiles (GLVs)’.
Mr. Samir Halder has supervised reviews on ‘Heat shock proteins’ and
‘Molecular mechanism of senescence’.
Mr. Satyam Tamang has supervised ‘Review on In-vitro propagation of
some ornamental species of Acer spp. in Darjeeling’.
Faculty involved in Research Projects (last 5 years)
The dedicated and dynamic faculty involves themselves in different
Project Work that enhances their academic and research edge.
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Table 3.2. Completed Minor Projects
Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant received
(in Rs.)
Dr. Subhasis Panda, Department of Botany
Detailed floristic survey and ethnomedicinal investigation of the
family Ericaceae s.l. in West Kameng district of Arunachal
Pradesh, India
Oct. 2009 -
Apr, 2011
University Grants Commission 91,500/- 77,019/-
Documentation of flora, fauna and related Traditional
Knowledge of Darjeeling Municipality (32-Wards), Darjeeling
Apr, 2012 -
Mar, 2013
West Bengal Biodiversity Board,
Govt. of West Bengal.
1,89000/- 1,89,000/-
Exploration, Documentation, Bioprospection and Conservation
of Ethno-medicinal plants in Singalila National Park of
Darjeeling Himalaya
Apr, 2013 -
Mar, 2015
University Grants Commission
1,93,000/- 1,93,000/-
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya, Department of Botany
Survey, Documentation and Evaluation of some Ethno-
medicinal Plants of Nadia District, West Bengal, India
Mar, 2009 -
Feb, 2011
University Grants Commission 75,000/- 75,000/-
Impacts of canopy position, plants’ age and pollinators on pre-
pollination pollen viability of Tectona grandis Linn.
Nov, 2012 -
Nov, 2013
University Grants Commission 1,72,000/- 1,72,000/-
Dr. Debabrata Das, Department of Botany
Ecological Studies of Vegetation in Coastal areas of Purba
Medinipur under stress for sustenance of life
May, 2013 -
Apr, 2015
University Grants Commission 1,71,500/- 1,20,750/-
as first installment.
Dr. Sumana Saha, Department of Zoology
Diversity Assessment of Round Headed Borers (Cerambycidae:
Coleoptera) of Dooars, West Bengal.
2008-2010 University Grants Commission 86,500/- 86,500/-
Spiders (Araneae : Arachnida) of Tea Ecosystem of Assam 2012-2014 University Grants Commission 1,70,000/- 1,70,000/-
Survey on the incidence of insect pests and predators including spiders in Tea Plantations(Collaboration with Prof. D.
Raychaudhuri,Entomology Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology,
University of Calcutta)
XIth –XIIth plan period
Tea Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Dept. of
Commerce, GOI
2,00,000/- for every 6 months
2,00,000/- for every 6 months
Dr. Tapas Kumar Pal, Department of Economics
Debt sustainability in India 2 years University Grant Commission 55,000/- 55,000/-
Microfinance, self help group and women empowerment 2 years University Grant Commission 1,43,500/- 1,43,500/-
Dr. Preetam Ghoshal, Department of Philosophy
“Anubhutir Svaprakasatve Laksana O Pramana Vicara” Dec, 2011 -
Jun, 2013
University Grant Commission 86,000/- 86,000/-
Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai, Department of Nepali
Natakkar Dr. Indraman Rai Byaktitwa ra Krititwa 2011-2013 University Grant Commission 51500/- 51500/-
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Table 3.3. Completed Major Projects
Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant received
(in Rs.)
Dr. Sumana Saha, Department of Zoology
Inventorising the Spiders as Bioresource of Dooars & Darjeeling
District of West Bengal
(Collaboration with Prof. D. Raychaudhuri,Entomology
Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta)
2006-2010 Department of Biotechnology,
GOI, New Delhi
14,33,000/- 14,33,000/-
Assessment of Spiders as Second Order of Bio-control Agents in
Tea Ecosystem with special reference to Assam and Dooars of
West Bengal
(Collaboration with Prof. D. Raychaudhuri,
Entomology Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of
Calcutta)
2008-2011 National Tea Research Fund,
C/o Tea Board, Kolkata
13,21,640/- 13,21,640/-
Assessment & Documentation of Faunal Diversity of Buxa
Tiger Reserve : Insects & Spiders
(Collaboration with Prof. D. Raychaudhuri, Entomology Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of
Calcutta)
2009-2011 West Bengal Biodiversity Board,
GOWB
6,42,000/- 6,42,000/-
Exploration of spiders (Arachnida : Araneae) of eastern
Himalaya under All India Coordinated Project on Capacity
Building in Taxonomy (AICOPTAX) As Technical Supervisor
(Collaboration with Prof. D. Raychaudhuri,
Entomology Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of
Calcutta)
2014 -2017
Ministry of Environment and
Forestry, GOI, New Delhi
55,41,260/- 55,41,260/-
Dr. Ranju Tamang, Department of Botany
In vitro germination of orchids for conservation and economic
upliftment in Darjeeling hills
Dec, 2012 -
Dec, 2014
DST Women Scientist 7,28,550/- 8,26,100/-
Dr. Dhaniraj Chhetri, Department of Botany (joined in Sikkim University in 2012)
Molecular Cloning of MIPS cDNA of Rhododendron
anthopogon D. Don. Of Darjeeling Himalayas and molecular
characterization of its cold tolerant activitiy.
2009-2012 University Grants Commission 8,99,000/- 8,99,000/-
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Table 3.4. Ongoing Minor Projects
Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant received
(in Rs.)
Dr. Subhasis Panda, Department of Botany
Inventorization of Sacred Groves in Darjeeling Jun, 2014 –
Nov, 2015
West Bengal Biodiversity Board 1,40,000/- 1,12,000/-
Mr. Nirmal Subba, Department ofEconomics
Socio Economic conditions and Financial Inclusion: A case
study on Tribal Community of Darjeeling Hills
2years University Grants Commission 2,15,000/- 1,52,500/-
Dr. Barin Kumar Pramanik, Department of Economics (transferred to Gorubathan College)
India as a tax heaven Achievement & challenges country: A
comparative analysis
2 years University Grants Commission 1,20,000/- 96,5000/-
Dr. Rajendra Saha, Department of Chemistry
Development of Hybrid methodology based on Genetic
Algorithm(GA), a model potential and a standard quantum
chemistry package to elucidate structure an properties of
clusters
2years University Grants Commission 3,45,000/- 3,25,000/-
Mr. S.M. Rakibuz Zaman, Department ofPhilosophy (transferred to Banarhat Hindi College)
Knowledge of the Oral Literature among Karbis of North East
India
2 years Indian Council of Philosophical
Research
2,00,000/- 2,00,000/-
Mr. Ashoke Kr. Mondal, Department of History (transferred to Taki Govt. College)
In Search of Bengalis Tradition on Cultivation of Science In The
19th And Early 20th century:An Insight into Jogesh Chandra Ray
Vidyanidhi’s Contribution
2014 - 2015 University Grants Commission 2,80,000/- 2,15,000/-
Table 3.5. Ongoing Major Projects
Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant received
(in Rs.)
Acted as Technical Supervisor :
Exploration of spiders (Arachnida : Araneae) of eastern
Himalaya under All India Coordinated Project on Capacity
Building in Taxonomy (AICOPTAX)
(Collaboration with Prof. D. Raychaudhuri,
Entomology Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta)
2014-2017 MOEF, GOI, New Delhi 55,41,260/- 55,41,260/-
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Participation of Faculty as Resource Person
1.Dr. Subhasis Panda (Dept. of Botany)
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person in the 2-week long Short-term
Refresher Course on "Directions of Pharma-Research to achieve Pharma-
excellence by 2025" of the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) under
the Auspices of ICTE, Jadavpur University, Deptt. of Pharmaceutical
Technology (Topic: Ethnomedicinal Herbal Drugs)8-21th January, 2013.
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person in the 2-week long Short-term
Refresher Course-I on "Directions of Pharma-Research to achieve Pharma-
excellence by 2025" of the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) under
the Auspices of AICTE, Jadavpur University, Deptt. ofPharmaceutical
Technology (Topic: Discovery of Herbal drugs and their
identification).16-29th July, 2013.
Delivered Lead Lecture as a Resource Person on 27th July, 2013 at
Ahmednagar College (Pune University) on UGC-DST-BCUD-Sponsored
National Conference on “Eastern Himalayan Plants Biodiversity
conservation. 27th July, 2013
Delivered Lecture as Resource Person in the 4-weeks long Short-term
Refresher Course on "Recent Advances & Excellences in Pharmaceutical
Sciences” of Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) under the Auspices
of AICTE, Jadavpur University, Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Technology
(TOPIC: Identification crisis in Ethnomedicinal plants). 10th June – 07th
July, 2014
As a Resource person to Visva Bharati University Santiniketan by West
Bengal Biodiversity Board to teach plant identification in the field to the
students of UG, PG & Village Botanists. 22-24th March, 2013.
2. Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya (Dept. of Botany)
Delivered a lecture as resource person in a workshop on “Implementation
of UGC Curriculum on Environmental Studies (Compulsory paper) at
Undergraduate Level” organized by the University of Kalyani held at
Krishnagar Govt. College. 26th February, 2010
Acted as Chairperson in National Seminar on Biodiversity and
Sustainability vis-à-vis Economic Development in the Northern Parts of
West Bengal held at Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya, Raiganj. 24-27
September, 2012
Acted as Chairperson in UGC sponsored National Seminar on Exploitation
of Biofertilizers and Biopesticides for Sustainable Development of Modern
Agriculture, held at the Department of Botany, Bankura Christian College,
Bankura. February, 18 – 19, 2011
3. Dr. Debabrata Das (Dept. of Botany)
Delivered Lead Lecture as a Resource Person at Burdwan Raj College,
(Burdwan University) on Medicinal Plants -Sponsored by College for
Botany Department along with Silviculture (N) Siliguri , Darjeeling on the
theme “Poster Presentation on Medicinal Plants Conservation Areas in
West Bengal” , 14thJanuary, 2015
Delivered Lead Lecture as a Resource Personat Sakundiha Gouridevi
Gramonyan Sanstha, Sakundiha, Paschim Medinipur on Biodiversity –
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Conservation and Sustenance of Life, along with Sakundiha High School,
Paschim Medinipur for Community Deveelopment Programme. 12th
January, 2013
Delivered Lead Lecture as a Resource Person at Sakundiha Gouridevi
Gramonyan Sanstha, Sakundiha, Paschim Medinipur on Biodiversity –
Conservation and Sustenance of Life, along with Sakundiha High School,
Paschim Medinipur for Community Development Programme. 16 th
January 2015
Special Article submitted to Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Sargachi,
Murshidabad, as invitee, “Medicinal Uses of some Plants by the tribal
communities of Darjeeling in Eastern Himalaya” March, 2015
4. Mr. Priyankar Sanphui (Dept. of Zoology)
Acted as instructors in APSN-ISN (Asia Pacific Society ofNeurochemistry
–International Society of Neurochemistry) Neuroscience school held at
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology. January 27-31, 2014
5. Ms. Indrita Saha (Dept. of Geography)
Delivered a special lecture at St. Joseph’s College, North Point, Darjeeling
on ‘Demography of Rajasthan: a Journey through GIS Maps’ as a part of
Student Exchange Programme. November 25 to December 01,2015
6. Mr. Ashoke Kumar Mondal (Dept. of History)
Delivered CAS-related lecture as Resource person at Hoogly Mohsin
College. 19th December, 2014
7. Dr. Biswajit Maiti, (Dept. of Physics)
Invited Lecture on Advances in Photonics and its Application in
Computation in the State Level Seminar on Nanotechnology, Electronics
and Photonics at Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
IMPS College of Engineering and Technology, Malda. 24th March, 2013
Invited Lecture on Quantum Simulation with Photon in the AICTE
sponsored National Level Faculty Development Programme on Soft
Computing Approach in Cryptography at Dept. of Information
Technology, Kalyani Govt. Engg. College, Kalyani. 17-28th June, 2013
Invited Lecture on Quantum Computation and Quantum Information in the
AICTE sponsored National Level Faculty Development Programme on
Soft Computing Approach in Cryptography at Dept. of Information
Technology, Kalyani Govt. Engg. College, Kalyani. 17th
-28th June, 2013
Invited Lecture on Integrated Optical Circuits in the AICTE sponsored
National Level Faculty Development Programme on Embeded Systems
and its Applications in Real life at Dept. of Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Kalyani Govt. Engg. College, Kalyani. 21st
Oct – 01st Nov, 2013
Invited Lecture on Adaptive Optics in the UGC sponsored National
seminar on Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics at Dept. of Physics,
Ramananda College, Bishnupur. 26th – 27
th Nov, 2014
8. Dr. Sandhya Kumari Singh (Dept. of Hindi)
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Delivered a lecture as Resource Person on ‘Prasangikta ka sawal aur
Premchand”, organized by the Deptt. Of Hindi of Siliguri College, Siliguri,
12thSeptember, 2014
Delivered a lecture on “The Voice of Enlightenment: Remembering
Ramvilas Sharma “in the International Seminar organized by the Gandhi
Centre for North – Eastern Languages,& Deptt. Of Hindi, Presidency
University. 14th - 15
thFeb, 2013
Delivered a lecture on “The song of the Phoenix:Remembering Saadat
Hasan Manto” in the International seminar organized by the Deptt. Of
Hindi , Presidency University & Jadavpur University, 21st January, 2013
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization
programmes conducted/organized by the institution with focus on
capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture
among the staff and students.
The institute understands the importance the importance of workshops /
training programmes / sensitization programmes in enriching the research
culture and tries to conduct them inspite dearth of funds. The details are
provided below.
Figure 3.1. Seminar organized in auditorium of the college.
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Table 3.6. Workshops/ Training Programmes/ Sensitization Programmes conducted/organized by the college
Type:
International/
National/ State/
College/ Special
Theme Speakers Funding Agency
Department of Botany
State West Bengal Biodiversity-
sponsored State Level
Conference---“Biodiversity Day Celebration-2014:
Biodiversity and its
conservation in Darjeeling Himalaya”
21st Aug, 2014
1. Jay Kumar Thami, Local Conservationist
2. Dr. A. Roy, Research Officer, WBBB
3. Dr. P. Lama, OC, Darjeeling Govt. College 4. Dr. S. Panda, Asstt. Prof. Darjeeling Govt.
College
5. Dr. A. Bhattacharya, Asstt. Prof. Darjeeling Govt. College
6. Mr. Rajat Thakuri -student from Sonada as a local
representative.
West Bengal Biodiversity
Board, Kolkata
College Women managers in Higher education, sensitivity/
Awareness/ motivation
workshop.
5th - 9
th Aug, 2011
1. Dr. Ranju Tamang 2. Dr. B. C. Sharma
3. Dr. Kalyan De.
UGC Capacity Building
Seed viability and its storage
techniques
7th Jun, 2013
Prof. Alok Bhattacharyya, UGC Professor, Univ. of
Burdwan.
PG Deptt. of Botany
Reproductive Biology of
Hygrophila schullei
7th Jun, 2013
Prof. Pankaj Pal, Univ. of Burdwan
PG Deptt. of Botany
Special Lectures Diversity of Gymnosperms in Eastern Himalaya
4th Dec, 2013
Dr. R. C. Srivastava, Joint Director, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata
PG. Deptt. of Botany
Caprifoliaceae in Darjeeling Dr. Ambarish Mukherjee, Univ. of Burdwan PG. Deptt. of Botany
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Himalaya
2
nd Dec, 2012
Diversity of Dendrobium
(Orchidaceae) in Eastern
Himalaya
7thSept, 2012
Dr. Dinesh Agarwala, Scientist-C, Botanical Survey
of India, Gangtok .
PG. Deptt. of Botany
How to prepare Peoples
Biodiversity Register (PBR)
22nd
Apr, 2012
Dr. Anirban Roy, Research Officer, West Bengal
Biodiversity Board, Kolkata
PG. Deptt. of Botany
Special Poster
Presentation
Promoting Conservation of Medicinal Plants and
Traditional Knowledge for
Enriching Health and
Livlihood Security from Medicinal Plants
Conservation areas of West
Bengal.
21st Nov, 2012
Head, Botany, Darjeeling Govt. College Silviculture (North), W.B.
Department of Zoology
National Work Shop
collaborately by St.
Joseph College
andDarjeeling Govt.
College
Bio-Physical Chemistry for Cancer Research.
29th Oct - 2nd Nov,2011
Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West
Bengal, Eastern Regional
Tribal Research
Organization and UGC(ERO)
Department of Geography
International
Interdisciplinary
Conference
“Human Trafficking: Global Efforts to Combat and
Challenges”
26th – 27
th Nov, 2011
1. Barrister Reazul Karim, Bangladesh 2. Dr. Archana Gupta, IIS, Univ. Rajasthan, India.
3. Dr. Vinod K. Bhardwaj, ICSSR
4. Dr. W. Jamir, Nagaland Univ.
5. Prof. B.C. Upreti, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research),
UGC, DST, Govt. of West
Bengal
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6. Sri Devi Thakkilapati, Ohio University, USA.
7. Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, Goa.
8. Dr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS, Divisional,
Commissioner, Jaipur
9. Dhan Maya, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gantok, Sikkim
10. Purnima Sherpa, Deputy Supertt. of Police,
Darjeeling
Special Lecture Maps, Geography and Mapping our Future.
04th Jun, 2015
Prof. Ashis Sarkar (W.B.S.E.S.), Chandannagar Govt. College
College and Department Contingency Fund
Basics of Geoinformatics and
Landscape Analysis
11th Sep, 2015
Dr. Priyank P. Patel, Presidency University, Kolkata College and Department
Contingency Fund
Department of Physics
National Conference on Nonlinear
Physics & its Applications
26th – 28
th Nov, 2013
1. Prof. M. Lakshmanan, Professor, Bharaathidasan
Univ. 2.Prof. A. Khare, Professor, IISER Pune
3. Prof. P. Khare, Professor, IUCAA Pune
4. Prof. N. Chandra, Rtd. Professor, IIT Kharagpur
5.Prof. P. Chatterjee, Professor, Viswa-Bharati 6. Prof. P.P. Roy, Professor, Visva bharati Univ.
UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO,
CSIR and INSA
International Conference on Nonlinear
Dynamics and its
Applications in Physical and Biological Sciences
01st – 03
rd Nov, 2014
1. Prof. S. Duttagupta, Vice Chancellor, Viswa-
Bharati
2.Prof. S. Raha,Director, Bose Institute 3. Prof. M. Lakshmanan, Professor, Bharaathidasan
Univ.
4.Prof. A. Khare, Professor, IISER Pune 5.Prof. P. Khare, Professor, IUCAA Pune
6.Prof. S. Roy Raha, Viswa-Bharati
7.Prof. S. Mondal, Adhakshya, Siksha Bhavan, Viswa-Bharati
UGC, DST, DAE, ICMR,
CSIR and INSA
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8.Prof. B. Dey, Professor , Univ. of Pune
9. Prof. P. Chatterjee, Professor, Viswa-Bharati 10.Prof. K. Nakamura, Professor, Osaka City Univ.,
Japan
11. Prof. S.S.N. Perera, Professor, Univ. Of
Colombo, Sri Lanka 12. Prof. A.B. Bhattacharya, Professor, Univ.of
Kalyani
13. Prof. S. Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Univ. of Burdwan 14.Dr. S.K. Bhadra, Sr. Scientist, CGCRI,
Kolkata
15.Dr. S.K. Dana, Sr. Scientist, IICB, Kolkata
16.Prof. P.K. Panigrahi,Professor, IISER, Kolkata
Regional Workshop on NMEICT
Awareness
22
nd Nov, 2014
1.Prof. N.K. Roy, Professor, NIT, Durgapur
2.Prof. P. Kumbhakar, Professor, NIT, Durgapur
MHRD Govt. of India
Department of Nepali
National Workshop Linguistics
06
th – 16
th Jun, 2012
1.Dr. Gokul Sinha
2. Mr. Pushkar Parajuli 3. Dr. Dasarath Kharel
4. C.M. Khambu
5. Mr. Nishant
6. Ms Sunita Dahal 7. Dr. Lalita Rai Ahmed.
8. Dr I.G. Ahmed
9.Dr. Atreyi Sharma 10. Dr. Sharad Sinha
CIIL, Mysore
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3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise
available with the institution.
Table 3.7. Specialization and Expertise of Faculty
Name of
Faculty
Specialization Thrust Area of Research
Department of Botany
Dr. Projjwal
Chandra Lama
M.Sc.Plant Physiology and
Biochemistry
Ph.D. Seed Science technology and medicinal Plants
Seed Physiology,
Biochemistry and Post
harvest technology.
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya
M.Sc. Plant Biosystematics,
Palynology & Aerobiology Ph.D. Pollination Biology
Reproductive Biology,
Pollination Ecology, Biosystematics, Palynology,
Aerobiology, Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology
Dr. Biswajit De
M.Sc.Cytogenetics Ph. D. Stress Physiology and
Toxicology
Dr. Subhasis Panda
M.Sc.Taxonomy & Ecology Ph.D. Angiosperm Taxonomy,
Ethnobotany, Biodiversity &
Conservation
Molecular Systematics, Bioprospection, Herbal
drugs, Ethnopharmacology,
Field Ecology &
Phylogeography
Dr. Debabrata
Das
M.Sc.Microbiology
Ph.D. Forest Ecology
Forest Ecology, Coastal
Ecology, Microbial (Soil)
Research, MPCA-research
with Forest Department, W.B., incl. Eco-Restoration.
Dr. Archan
Bhattacharya
M.Sc. Ecology &Taxonomy
M.Phil. Environmental Science (Ecofloristic Study)
Ph.D. Ecofloristic Study
Floristics, Forest Statistical
Ecology, Environmental Science.
Mr. Souvik
Mitra
M.Sc.Plant Physiology,
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ph.D.Cryptogam biochemistry.
Lipidomics, volatilomics of
plants, chemical ecology, chemical phylogeny,
Dr. Arghya
Ghosh
M.Sc.Cell biology, Molecular
genetics and Plant biotechnology Ph.D. Phytochemistry & Molecular
Genetics
Phytochemistry, Evaluation
of bioactive potentialities of natural products, Molecular
markers’ and Plant tissue
culture
Mr. Satyam Tamang
M.Sc. Cytogenetics
Ph.D. Cytogenetics
Cytogenetics
Part time & Guest Faculty
Dr. Ranju
Tamang
M.Sc. Cytogenetics
Ph.D. Cytogenetics & Tissue Culture
Cytogenetics & Tissue
Culture
Smt. Sabina
Pradhan
M.Sc. Plant Physiology &
Biochemistry
Ph.D. Plant Physiology & Biochemistry
Plant Physiology &
Biochemistry
Smt. Pasang
Doma Sherpa
M.Sc. Cytology Cytology
Ms.Kesang M.Sc. Stress Physiology, -
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Sherpa Pharmacognosy & Medical Botany
Ms. Sushma
Thapa
M.Sc.Taxonomy of Angiosperm &
Ecology
-
Ms. Reena
Pradhan
M.Sc.Microbiology -
Ms. Sangita
Thapa
M.Sc. Microbiology -
Department of Zoology
Dr. Sumana
Saha
M.Sc. Entomology
Ph.D. Entomology
Zoology: Entomology :
Ecology : Biodiversity :
Taxonomy
Smt. Swapna
Chhetri
M.Sc. Parasitology and
Immunology
Ph.D. Parasitology
Protozoan parasites in
Anurans
Dr. Somenath Dey
M.Sc.Fishery
Ph.D. Entomology
Entomology
Mr. Yuvraj
Gurung
M.Sc. Cell and Molecular Biology -
Mr. Rujas Yonle
M.Sc. Environmental Biology
Ph.D.Food Microbiology
Ecotoxicology: Food Microbiology, Biodiversity
Mr. Nirmalya
Shee
M.Sc.Fishery -
Mr. Priyankar
Sanphui
M.Sc. Fishery
Ph.D. Neurobiology, Biochemistry
Understanding the molecular
mechanism of Neuronal
Apoptosis in
neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimers disease &
Parkinsons disease, Role of
microRNAs in neuronal survival and death, Role of
cell cycle molecules in
neuronal death, screening
synthetic small molecule inhibitors as potent
neuroprotective agents.
Mr. Dawa Bhutia
M.Sc. Ecology and Animal behaviour
Ph.D.Ecotoxicology
Ecotoxicology:Biochemistry:Ecology: Biodiversity
Md. Zakir
Hossain
M.Sc.Cytogenetics
Ph.D. Diabetics & Metabolic disorder
Diabetes and Metabolic
DisordersCytogenetics and Population genetics
Department of Economics
Dr. Tapas Kr.
Pal
M.A.Econometrics
Ph.D.Fiscal reforms in india since liberalization: the case of debt
sustainability.
Government budget
government debt, microfinance, labour
economics, macroeconomics.
Mr. Nirmal Subba
M.A.InternationalEconomics & Environmental Economics
Banking, social economics, environmental Economics
Ms. Sudha Rai M.A. Agricultural Economics &
Resource and Environmental
Economics Ph.D. Microfinance & Micro-
entrepreneurship
Ms. Sangeeta M.A. Agricultural Economics
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Yonzon &Econometrics with Computer
Applications M.Phil. Socioeconomic role of
DHR workshop at Tindharia
Ph.D. Labour Economics &
Railway Labour Movement
Department Of Chemistry
Ambika
Prasad
Mukhopadhyay
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Organometallic ligand
synthesis and chelation with
different metal ions.
Dr. Rajendra
Sah
M.Sc.Physical Chemistry
Theoretical/computational
Chemistry
Dr. Jyotirmoy Dutta
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Dr. Debraj
Saha
M. Sc. Inorganic Chemistry
Ph.D. Heterogenous Catalysis
Metal-Organic Framework
compounds and its applications
Mrs. Jyotsna
Mollay
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry -
Department Of History
Smt. Sudha Lama
M.A. Modern Indian History Modern Indian History
Smt. Roshni
Pradhan
M.A. Medieval Indian History Medieval Indian History
Sri Ashoke Kumar
Mondal
(transferred to Taki Govt.
College)
M.A. History of South East Asia
History of Science, Caste system in India
Department Of Commerce
Dr. Subrata Kar
M.Com. Accounting & Finance M.Phil.Accounting
Ph.D. Accounting
Accounting, Finance, TQM
Mr. Sanjoy
Kr. Roy
M.Com.Accountancy
Ph.D. Accountancy
Accountancy
Mr. Rana Saha M.Com.Financial Management -
Mr. Prajjawal
Pradhan
M.Com. Accounting
M.B.A. Finance
Finance
Part time & Guest Faculty
Mr. Yugal
Labar
M.Com. Accounting Advanced Accounting
Smt. Pinki
Thapa
M.Com. Accounting Advanced Accounting
Department Of Geography
Mr. Sonam
Lama
M.A. Cartography
Ph.D. Fluvial Geomorphology
Fluvial Dynamism, sediment
transport, grain size analysis.
Smt. Nisha Tamang
M.A.Population Geography Ph.D. Urban Geography
Urban Geography, Population and Environment
Ms. Dewki
Limbu
M.A. Urban Geography
Ph.D. Urban Geography
-
Ms. Indrita Saha
M.Sc.Advanced Cartography and Geoinformatics
Sex Ratio, Mapping Regional Disparity, Age Sex Structure
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Ph.D. Female – Male Ratio of West
Bengal
Mr. Samsul Haque
M.A. Population Geography Demography
Smt. Debjani
Mitra
M.A. Cartography
Ph.D. Hydro-Geology
Hydrology
Department Of Physics
Dr. Biswajit
Maiti
M.Sc.Semiconductor Physics and
Devices
Nanostructured Materials and
Devices
Dr. Somenath
Dey
M.Sc.Solid State Physics XRD analysis of binary and
ternary Alloys
Mr. Sailesh
Kr. Gupta
M.Sc. Solid State Physics Nonlinear Dynamics and
Hamiltonian Systems
Dr. Swapan
Kr. Ghosh (Transferred)
M.Sc. Particle Physics Nonlinear Evolution of
Dynamical Systems
Sri
Soumyabrata Mondal
(Transferred )
M.Sc. Particle Physics and
Astrophysics
Radio Astronomy and
Astrophysics
Sri Aloke Kr.
Das (Transferred)
M.Sc. Radio Physics and
Electronics
Integration of
Nonconventional Energy Sources
Sri Sanjib
Ghoshal
(Transferred)
M.Sc. Particle Physics Particle Physics
Sri Goutam
Dey
M.Sc. Nuclear Physics Theoretical Materials
Science
Md. Sariul Haque
M.Sc. Semiconductor Physics and Devices
Physics of Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices
Department Of Hindi
Dr. Sandhya
Kumari Singh
M.A. Anuvad Vigyan Vyangya Sahitya
Mr. Prateek Singh
M.A. Anuvad Vigyan
Department Of Philosophy
Dr. Preetam
Ghoshal
M.A.Philosophy of Cognition
Ph.D. Advaita, Dvaita Vedanta, Mimansa
Cognition of cognition
Mr. Gambhir
Dhoj Subba
M.A. Ethics, Existentionalism,
Phenomenology.
Kantian Ethics
Mr. Jannat Alom Miah
M.A. Practical Ethics, Political Philosophy, Logic
Department Of Nepali
Dr. Sujata
Rani Rai
M.A. Poetry of Mahakavi Laxmi
Prasad Devkota
Ph.D. Nepali Essay
Nepali Essay
Mr. Binesh
Pradhan
M.A. Nepali Poetry (Giri And
Katwal) Ph.D Nepali Prose Style
Nepali Prose Style
Dr. Raj Kumar
Chettri
M.A. Nepali Poetry (Giri And
Katwal)
M.Phil. Nepali Prose Fiction
Ph.D.Prose Fiction
Nepali Fiction
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Mr. Navin
Poudyal
M.A. Nepali Poetry (Giri And
Katwal) Ph.D. Nepali Fiction
Nepali Poetry, Nepali Fiction
Mr. Kabi
Basnet
M.A. Poetry of Giri and Katwal
Ph.D. Indian Nepali Poetry
Nepali Poetry
Mr. Nima Sherpa
M.A. Bharatiya Nepali Gadhhyakhyan
Ph.D. Fiction
Fiction
Mr. Bhupen
Tamang
M.A. Bharatiya Nepali
Gadhhyakhyan. Ph.D.Nepali yuddha upanyasko
bisayparak addhyan
Fiction
Part time & Guest Faculty
Ms. Binupa Rai
M.A. Gaddhyakhyan
M.Phil. Nepali Fiction -
Mr. Saroj Rai M.A.Linguistics -
Mr. Niraj Rai M.A.Gaddhyakhyan
M.Phil Linguistics
Ph.D. Comparative Literature
(Nepali- Maithili)
-
Mr. Surendra
Chamling
M.A.Linguistics
M.PhilLinguistics
Ph.D. Nepali Kavita
Chiyabari Sahitya(Tea
Garden Literature)
Mr. Prakash
Rai
M.A.Gaddhykhyan -
Mr. Amar Sharma
M.A. Gaddhyan -
Mr. Passang
Rinji Tamang
M.A.Gaddhyakhyan -
Mr. Dipen
Tamang
M.A. Gaddhyakhyan
Ph.D.Bal Sahitya
Literature for children
Department Of Political Science
Smt. Namrata Pariyar
Public Administration
Dr. Alina
Pradhan
State and Society Ethnicity and Culture
Mr. Norbu Sherpa
(Deputed as
OC in Hilli
Govt. College)
State and Society
Smt. Ambika
Thami
Political Thought Political Thought
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Alakesh Maity
M.Sc: Mathematical Biology
Ph.D.: Mathematical Biology Analysis of mathematical models in Ecology,
Epidemiology, and Eco-
epidemiology
Mr. Pranab Bhattacharjee
M.Sc: Functional Analysis Ph.D: On going
Complex Analysis: Uniqueness properties of
Entire and Meromorphic
functions.
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3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of
eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?
The institute aims at enriching the academic aptitude of the student and invites
researchers and academicians to interact with the students. The details of the
Resource Persons are as follows.
1. Jay Kumar Thami, Local Conservationist
2. Dr. A. Roy, Research Officer, West Bengal Biodiversity Board
3. Prof. Alok Bhattacharyya, UGC Professor, Univ. of Burdwan.
4. Prof. Pankaj Pal, Univ. of Burdwan
5. Dr. R. C. Srivastava, Joint Director, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata
6. Dr. Ambarish Mukherjee, Univ. of Burdwan
7. Dr. Dinesh Agarwala, Scientist-C, Botanical Survey of India, Gangtok.
8. Dr. Anirban Roy, Research Officer, West Bengal Biodiversity Board.
9. Barrister Reazul Karim, Bangladesh
10. Dr. Archana Gupta, IIS, Univ. Rajasthan, India.
11. Dr. Vinod K. Bhardwaj, ICSSR
12. Dr. W. Jamir, Nagaland Univ.
13. Prof. B.C. Upreti, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
14. Sri Devi Thakkilapati, Ohio University, USA
15. Dr. Nandkumar Sawant, Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, Goa.
16. Dr. Madhukar Gupta, IAS, Divisional, Commissioner, Jaipur
17. Dhan Maya, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gantok, Sikkim
18. Purnima Sherpa, Deputy Supertt. of Police, Darjeeling
19. Prof. Ashis Sarkar (W.B.S.E.S.),Chandannagar Govt. College
20. Prof. Priyank Pravin Patel, Presidency University, Kolkata
21. Prof. M. Lakshmanan, Professor, Bharaathidasan University
22. Prof. A. Khare, IISER Pune
23. Prof. P. Khare, IUCAA Pune
24. Prof. N. Chandra, Rtd. Professor, IIT Kharagpur
25. Prof. P. Chatterjee, Viswa-Bharati
26. Prof. P.P. Roy, Visva Bharati University
27. Prof. S. Duttagupta,Vice Chancellor, Visva-Bharati
28. Prof. S. Raha, Director, Bose Institute
29. Prof. M. Lakshmanan, Bharaathidasan University
30. Prof. A. Khare, IISER Pune
31. Prof. P. Khare,IUCAA Pune
32. Prof. S. Roy Raha,Viswa-Bharati
33. Prof. S. Mondal, Adhakshya, Siksha Bhavan, Viswa-Bharati
34. Prof. B. Dey, University of Pune
35. Prof. P. Chatterjee, Viswa-Bharati
36. Prof. K. Nakamura, Osaka City University, Japan
37. Prof. S.S.N. Perera, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
38. Prof. A.B. Bhattacharya, University of Kalyani
39. Prof. S. Mukhopadhyay, University of Burdwan
40. Dr. S.K. Bhadra, Sr. Scientist, CGCRI, Kolkata
41. Dr. S.K. Dana, Sr. Scientist, IICB, Kolkata
42. Prof. P.K. Panigrahi, IISER, Kolkata
43. Prof. N.K. Roy, NIT, Durgapur
44. Prof. P. Kumbhakar, NIT, Durgapur
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3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for
research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the
quality of research and imbibe research culture on the campus?
The teachers (employees of Government of West Bengal) are not entitled to
avail Sabbatical leave. The Winter Vacationthat is around 3 months in a
stretch is highly useful for research purpose. In addition the Puja vacation is
also utilized.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in
creating awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of
the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)
The findings of the research are mainly disclosed in form of Papers in reputed
journals and books, paper/poster presentations in seminars, conferences,
symposia of national / international level. The institute encourages its faculty
to participate in various academic discussion and debate forums, where
individual research and its findings come to the limelight. Often, application-
based project work is given to the students as assignments, where the faculty
guides the students based on specific research methodologies and in the course
the findings are exposed to a larger audience.
The seminars organized by the institute also serve the purpose of creating
awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution
and elsewhere to students and community. The details of the seminars
organized are given in Section 3.1.6.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for
research?Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation
and actual utilization.
There is no separate budget allocation for research. However, a fraction of the
Plan expenditure of the State Govt. and Development Grant of UGC are
utilized for research and development purpose.The college infrastructure,
specially the Library, computer, internet facility can be used by the faculty for
harnessing their research work.
The detail of the plan is as follows. It should be noticed that the
allocation isnotexclusively for research purpose and only a minor part is
utilized for research purpose.
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Table 3.8. Expenditure on Infrastructure
Heads
Expenditure (Rs.) Total
Expenditure
(Rs.) 2010 - 11 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 2013 - 14 2014 -
15
Equipment 2500000 2200000 1500000 2500000 - 8700000
Chemicals &
Glasswares 1400000 1627000 1400000 2500000 - 6927000
Books &
Journals 1500000 1700000 1000000 800000 - 5000000
Furniture 550000 800000 400000 1500000 - 3250000
Contingency 50000 200000 200000 200000 - 650000
Total 6000000 6527000 4500000 7500000 - 24527000
3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the
faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the
percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four
years?
The institution does not have financial autonomy and according to the WBFR
of the Government there is no provision for providing Seed money to the
researchers.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student
research projects by students?
There is no financial assistance under specific heads available to support
student research projects by students. The infrastructure of the college is
however, available to the students for carrying out projects. At times, money
from the development grant is utilized to fund student projects.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute
interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of
successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary
research.
The departments, units, staffs of the institute interact in undertaking inter-
disciplinary research. In past, few interdisciplinary seminar / conference
wereorganized by Department of Geography and Hindi.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment
and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
Please refer to Section 4.1.3.
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the
industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If
‘yes’ give details.
No such grants have been received by the institution.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing
research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other
organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and
grants received during the last four years.
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The Research Review Committee of the institute promotes research culture
among the faculty members. They carefully scrutinize each and every research
proposal and gives healthy criticism to improve the quality proposal. They
also monitor the entire procedure so that there are no mistakes in the
paperworks. This exercise makes it easier for faculty members to receive
grants.
The details of the ongoing and completed projects and grants received during
the last four years are given in Section 3.1.5 under the sub-heading Faculty
involved in Research Projects.
3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research
scholars within the campus?
The details are provided in Section 4.1.2.
3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and
creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers
especially in the new and emerging areas of research?
Research laboratories in Botany and Zoology.
Inter-departmental collaboration for research related infrastructure,
organizing seminars etc.
Specific software tools for research
A Medicinal Plant Garden in the Dept. of Botany.
A separate Central Library housing many books and journals.
Separate Seminar Libraries in all Departments.
Photocopy facility within the campus.
Cheap store within the campus.
3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the
industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities??
If ‘yes’, what are the instruments / facilities created during the last four
years?
No, the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and
research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories?
The students and scholars (mainly for the practical based subjects and PG
departments) highly depend on different organizations outside the campus
for the research work.
They visit different institutions for data collection and informations.
Industry visit often take place to give the students first-hand knowledge
of the technical world.
Field visits are compulsory as a part of the Undergraduate and
Postgraduate courses for subjects like Botany, Geography and Zoology
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The Humanities department often visits libraries, archives and government
institutions.
The details are as follows:
Field Study
UG Field Study
Department of Geography
UG IIIrd yr Hons. (2014-15) Socio-economic Survey of Alagarah,
Kalimpong II guided by Nisha Tamang,Dewki Limbu
UG IInd yr General (2014-15) Study on socio-economic status of village
Bom Busti, Kalimpong guided by Sunny Rawat, Sonali Thapa
UG IIIrd yr Hons. (2013-14)Geographic Appraisal of village Sittong,
Kurseong guided by Sonam Lama, Sunny Rawat
UG IInd yr General (2013-14) Socio-economic Survey of Gangtok,
Sikkim guided by Paramita Roy Choudhury, Jyoti Agarwal, Pema Sherpa.
UG IIIrd yr Hons. (2012-13)Socio-Economic profile of Ludrawa- A
typical desert village, Rajasthan guided by Sonam Lama, Sunny Rawat
Department of Botany
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Senchal
forest area for B.Sc. Part-II (Hons) students on 17/11/2011, Guided by:
Dr. Subhasis Panda
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Lebong
& Ging for B.Sc. Part-II (Hons) students on 07/08/2012, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Alubari
TN Road area for B.Sc. Part-I (Hons) students on 12/09/2012, Guided By:
Dr. Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Takvar
area for B.Sc. Part-I & II (Hons) students on 22/08/2013, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda, Sri D. S. Mahanty & Dr. D. Das
Local excursion for Botany (Hons) Part I students Bhutia Busty-Birch
Hill area on 25/07/2014, Guided by: Dr. S. Panda
Local excursion for Botany Hons. Part I & II students to Alubari Jungle
Busty adjoining areas on 27/08/2014, Guided by: Dr. S. Panda, Dr.
Ashoke Bhattacharyya & Sri D.S. Mahanty.
Local excursion for Botany Hons. Part II students to Alubari TN Road
Jungle Busty on 14/06/2015, Guided By: Dr. S. Panda
Department of Zoology
SASAC,Poultry farm, Kurseong.2010
Educational tour to rock garden , Darjeeling on 23.11.2010 with B.Sc
3H(Zoo) from Darjeeling Govt. College
Cinchona Plantations and Sericulture farm, Kalimpong, 2011
Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary 2012
PG Field Study
Department of Botany
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Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Alubari
jungle busty for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 27/11/2011, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to
Jalapahar area for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 13/03/2012, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to
Rungdung valley for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm &
Ecology Spl) students on 17/07/2012, Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Alubari
jungle busty for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 13/11/2012, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Tiger
Hillarea for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 16/03/2013, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Senchal
forest area for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm & Ecology Spl)
students on 08/08/2013, Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Tonglu
for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm & Ecology Spl) students
on 14/09/2013,Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Bhutia
Busty Area for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 23/11/2013, Guided By: Dr.
Subhasis Panda, Sri D. S. Mahanty & Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharyya.
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Lebong
area for M.Sc. SEM-I students on 16/03/2013, Guided By: Dr. Subhasis
Panda & Sri D. S. Mahanty
Long Excursion: for M.Sc. Botany SEM-I students to Sandakphu vicinity
on 24/04/14 & 25/04/2014, Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda, Dr. S. Mitra
& Dr. A. Bhattacharyya
Local Tour: M.Sc. 4th SEM studentsto Lebong vicinity on 24/07/2014,
Guided by: Dr. S. Panda & Dr. A. Bhattacharyya
Local Tour: M.Sc. 4th SEM students to Senchal Forest Area on
08/08/2014, Guided by: Dr. S. Panda & Dr. A. Bhattacharyya
Long Botanical Excursion to Sandakphu via Tonglu, Gairibas &
Kalapokhri and returned via Gurdung and Srikhola for M.Sc. SEM-IV
(Taxonomy of Angiosperm Spl.).18/09/14—23/09/2014, Guided By: Dr.
S. Panda
Local Tour: M.Sc. SEM-I students to Alubari Forest on 27/11/2014,
Guided by: Dr. S. Panda & Dr. A. Bhattacharyya
Long Excursion: M.Sc. SEM-I & III students to Gangtok and adjoining
areas.23/04/2015-27/04/2015, Guided by: Dr. D. Das, Mr. S. Mokhtan,
Mr. S. Mitra & Mr. S. Tamang.
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Senchal
Forestarea for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm & Ecology Spl)
students on 08/08/2013,Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to Alubari
Jungle Busty for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm & Ecology
Spl) students on 08/08/2013. Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
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Local Botanical Excursion cum common plant Collection trip to
Chhatakpur area for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm &
Ecology Spl) students on 08/08/2013, Guided By: Dr. Subhasis Panda
Long Botanical Excursion cum Herbarium visit to Gangtok and its
vicinity for M.Sc. SEM-IV (Taxonomy of Angiosperm & Ecology)
students. 21/09/2015-27/09/2015, Guided by: Dr. S. Panda & Dr. A.
Bhattacharyya
Department of Zoology
Tour to South India (Vishakapatnam, Kanyakumari, Trivandum)
28/11/2010 to 10/12/2010
Field study on Red Panda at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park,
Darjeeling on 25.7.2011
Educational Excusion with MSc Sem III to visit Puri, Digha, Chilka,
Gopalpur from 28.1.2011 to 7.2.2011
Educational tour to the forest of three sub-divisions of District Darjeeling,
29/03/2012 to 31/03/2012
Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park & Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary, 7/12/2013 to 19/12/2013
Kumarokom Bird Sanctuary, Periyar National Park & Kanyakumari from
23.9.2015 to 4.10.2015
Figure 3.2. Local excursion for M.Sc. (Botany) students
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any
other facilities available specifically for the researchers?
Some rare and reference books for a limited number of subjects are available
in the library. For details, please refer to section 4.2.
3.3.6 What are the collaborative research facilities developed/ created
by the research institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library,
instruments, computers, new technology etc.
Details of the infrastructural facilities related to laboratories, library,
computers, instrument are provided in Criterion IV. Many teachers of the PG
departments are involved in collaborative research projects with other collages
and institutes. The facilities can be availed by the students of those collage.
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3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and
students
Patents obtained and filed (process and product) - Nil
Original research contributing to product improvement - Nil
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the
services
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research
journal(s)? If ‘yes’, indicate the composition of the editorial board,
publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international
database?
Yes, the college has an academic journal named North Face. College has
applied for the ISSN number of the journal. Post Graduate Department of
Zoology also publishes named ‘Journal of Bengal Natural History Society’
with ISSN No. 0409-0756 in collaboration with Post Graduate Department of
Botany.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students
Table 3.9. List of teachers with number of publications and the
publication parameters.
Name of the
faculty
Department a b c d e f g h i j k l
Dr. P. C.
Lama
Botany 3 3
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya
Botany 33 33 14 3 148
(SCI)
Dr. S. Panda Botany 40 40 4 5 2 17.4 16.7 4.5 12.6 7.5
Dr. B.De Botany 7 7
Dr. D.Das Botany 22 22
Dr. Archan
Bhattacharya
Botany 2 2 1
Dr. A.
Ghosh
Botany 5 5 1 4 .61 .32 1 1
Mr. S. Mitra Botany 5 5 1 11 .77 .52 2.02 2
Dr. R.
Tamang
Botany 3 3
Dr. S.
Pradhan
Botany 3 3
Ms. D
Basnet
Botany 2
Ms. S Baraily
Botany 1 1
Ms. S.
Kalikota
Botany 2 2
Ms. S.
Yonzone
Botany 1
Dr. R. Saha Chemistry 1
Dr. D. Saha Chemistry 24 24 24 214 80.9
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Dr. K. Das Chemistry 16 16 16 37.1
Dr. S. Kar Commerce 4 9
Mr. S. K.
Roy
Commerce 1 1
Ms. S. K.
Singh
Hindi 6 1 1 3 1.22
Mr. P. Singh Hindi 4 4 2
Dr. T. K. Pal Economics 2 2
Mr. N.Subba Economics 1
Ms. I. Saha Geography 2 2 1
Dr. A. Maity Mathem-
atics
7 7 7 4.93
Mr.P.Bhatta
charjee
Mathem-
atics
5 4 4 1.58
Dr. P.
Ghosal
Philosophy 1 1 1
Dr. S.M.R.
Zaman
Philosophy 2 2 3.2
Ms. S.
Mullick
Philosophy 1
Dr. B. Maity Physics 9 9 9 10.9
Dr. S. K.
Ghosh
Physics 4 3 3 3.12
Mr. S. Gupta Physics 1
Mr. S.
Mondal
Physics 5 1
Mr. S. Dey Physics 2
Mr. G. Dey Physics 3 1 1 1.37
Dr. A.
Pradhan
Political
science
4 3
Dr. S. Saha Zoology 37 20 4
Mr. R.
Yonle
Zoology 3
Dr. S. Dey Zoology 11 11
Ms. S.
Chhetri
Zoology 3 2
Mr.
D.Bhutia
Zoology 6 4
Mr. R.
Biswa
Zoology 4 1
Mr. P.
Sanphui
Zoology 5 5 5 21.1
Dr. W.
Henry
Zoology 4 3 3 3.9
Dr. S. Guria Zoology 9
Md. Z.
Hossain
Zoology 5 5 5 20.2
a) Publication per faculty
b) Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed
journals (national / international)
c) Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of
Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database -
International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
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d) Monographs/Book review
e) Chapter in Books
f) Books Edited
g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers
h) Citation Index
i) SNIP
j) SJR
k) Total Impact factor
l) h-index
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
∗research awards received by the faculty
∗recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and
agencies, nationally and internationally
∗incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international
recognitions for research contributions.
Table 3.10. Details of Awards, Recognition and Incentives received by
Faculty
Name of
Faculty
(Dept)
Research Award/Recognition received from reputed
Professional Bodies and Agencies,
nationally/internationally
Dr. Subhasis
Panda
(Botany)
1. His Research Paper entitled “Diversity of the genus
Gaultheria L. (Ericaceae) with special reference to Eastern
Himalaya of India, Nepal & Bhutan”was accepted for
publication in Edited Book “Biodiversitat und
Naturausstattung im Himalaya-V” by Hartmann & Weipert,
Erfurt Naturkunde Museum, Germany for recognizing him in
Himalayan Research, in May, 2015.
2. Selected to visit Mahammad 1st University at Ouzda in
Morocco by INSA under “Bilateral Exchange Programme-
2014”.
3. Selected as the Content Writer in Botany Paper-III (2
topics: Speciation & Role of GIS in Botany & online
databases) in UGC-e-PG Pathsala Course under the
Coordinator, Prof. Sujata Bhargava, Univ. of Pune since
2013. Two topics “Speciation” and “Role of GIS, online
data bases etc” have been uploaded in UGC website after
peer reviewed by eminent Professor of Oxford,University,
UK.
4. Travel Grant recommended by UGC to visit Erfurt Natural
History Museum, Germany to present a paper under “Lead
Lecture” category from 11th
-13th April, 2014.
5. Director, Botanical Survey of India (MOEF, New Delhi)
recommended Dr. S. Panda of Darjeeling Govt. College as
the Expert in ANGIOSPERM category in BSI Website
(www.bsienvis.nic.in) since 2013. One can log on under
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“Expert”—“Expert outside BSI”—“Angiosperm”---My
expertise field will open.
6.My Conservation Efforta Newly discovered species,
Gaultheria akaensis Panda & Sanjappa (Ericaceae), A
Critically Endangered, Endemic Medicinal Plant At Aka Hill
In Arunachal Pradesh was published on 31st May, 2013 In
Indian Biodiversity TalkUnder The Heading “Road Project
Threatens To Wipe Out A Rare Plant Species In Arunachal
Pradesh”to create an awarness among people to save this
species.
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya
(Botany)
1. Recommended for UGC Research Award, 2014-2016.
2. Invited for giving a talk for significant contribution in the
field of pollination ecology as resource person in World Gene
Convention to be held at China in Nov., 2015.
Mr. Souvik
Mitra
(Botany)
International Travel Award for presentation of research
findings in 8th
International Conference of “European
Committee for Conservation of Bryophytes (ECCB)” held at
Natural History Museum, Budapest, Hungary during 8th-12
th
April, 2012.
Dr. Ranju
Tamang
(Botany -
Part time
Faculty)
Women Scientist Award (DST ) in 2012
Dr. Sumana
Saha
(Zoology)
1. Advisor of the Interview Board in Staff Selection
Commission, GOI (Eastern Region) (2010 & 2011)
2. Member, Governing Body, Lady Brabourne College, Govt.
of West Bengal, Kolkata from 2011-2012.
Citations :
1. A.The World Spider Catalog,Version 15.0 by N. I
Platnick.American Museum of Natural History. [online at
http://research.amnh.org/entomology/spiders/catalog/INTRO
1.htm]
2. B.Spiders of India. 2009.Ed. P.A. Sebastian & K.V. Peter.
Publ. Universities Press: 614 + plates 170.
3. C.Crab spiders from Xishunangbanna, Yynnan Province,
China (Araneae : Thomisidae). 2010. G. Tang and S.Q.Li.
Zootaxa2703 : 1-105.
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Mr.
Priyankar
Sanphui
(Zoology)
International Recognition :
1. Awarded the Best poster and Invited for oral presentation
in Physiology Conference 2014, held in University of
Hongkong, Hongkong from 12-14th June 2014, organized by
University of Hongkong & IBRO.
2. International travel award to attend the International Brain
Research Organization (IBRO) advance school of
Neuroscience, held in Chinese University ofHongkong ,
Hongkong, China from 9-21 June 2014, organized by IBRO.
3. International travel award to deliver an oral lecture in 11th
biennial meeting of Asia Pacific Society for Neurochemistry
in conjunction with 55th Annual meeting of Japanese Society
for Neurochemistry, held in Kobe, Japan, October 2012,
organized by Asia Pacific Society for Neurochemistry.
National Award :
1. Awarded for Best Oral presentation in Neurocon 2015,
held in Haldia, West Bengal from 7-11th January 2015,
jointly organized by ICAR Institute of Medical Sciences &
Dr. B.C. Roy Hospital, Haldia, IPGMER, Kolkata & IICB,
Kolkata.
2. Awarded for Best Oral presentation in Neuroupdate 2014,
held in CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB),
Kolkata on December 2014, jointly organized by Calcutta
Medical College, University of Calcutta & IICB.
3. Awarded Senior Research Fellowship, Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India,
January 2012.
Dr. Srikanta
Guria
(Zoology -
Transferred
2013)
Award for outstanding paper presentation at National
Symposium at Department of Zoology, University of North
Bengal (dt.8-9 March, 2013)
Md Zakir
Hossain
(Zoology)
1. Best Poster Presentation Award in Health Science group in
International Conference Faunal diversity & Management
held in Lucknow University, Lucknow, 2014
2. Incentive Award for best research & publication from
CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, 2014
Ms. Indrita
Saha
(Geography)
1. Awarded CSIR-JRF in Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and
Planetary Sciences NET(Dec, 2012)
2. Awarded UGC-JRF in Geography NET(Dec, 2012)
3. Travel Award for oral presentation at XIV Bhopal Seminar
2016: Population Transition in India: Challenges
andOpportunitiesorganized by International Union for
Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)
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Dr. Janab S.
M. Rakibuz
Zaman
(Philosophy)
1. Awarded Ph.D. Degree(2015)
Dr. Preetam
Ghosal
(Philosophy)
1. Awarded Ph.D. Degree(2015)
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-
industry interface?
Different departments of the College try to make plan industry visits and
educational tours from time to time. Such visits are very much in the
curriculum of the PG Departments of Botany and Zoology; additionally, some
of the UG Departments have also conducted study tours so that the students
get exposure to relevant industries or laboratories. A few examples are given
below.
Table3.11. Industry-Institute Interactions
Department Industry/Institute visited Year of Visit (Date)
Botany Central National Herbarium,
Botanical Survey of India,
Indian Botanic Garden,
Howrah, West Bengal.
2014
Visva Bharati University,
Santiniketan, West Bengal
21-24th March, 2014
Lloyd Botanical Garden
Herbarium, Darjeeling.
18/08/2012 (M.Sc. Sem-IV)
09/09/2013 (M.Sc. Sem-IV)
12/09/2014 (M.Sc. Sem-IV)
08/08/2015 (M.Sc. Sem-IV)
Botanical Survey Sikkim
Himalayan Circle Gangtok
23/09/2015-27/09/2015
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy?
How is the available expertise advocated and publicized?
All the faculty members of the Institution are free to provide consultancy
services on an honorary basis since they belong to West Bengal Education and
Senior Education Service (WBES, WBSES). No extra effort is made by the
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college to advocate and publicize their expertise. Various organizations
/institutes avail of their services frequently on honorary basis.
3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their
expertise and available facilities for consultancy services?
The IQAC and Research committees of the institution always encourage the
faculty members to extend consultancy service. They are provided with On-
Duty Leave, if required, for offering their service. There is no scope for
obtaining financial revenue for the institute as it is a Government Institute
under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. However,
keeping the social commitment in mind, the institute always promotes
different consultancy services by the teachers free of cost to different agencies
when approached.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by
the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years.
Table 3.12. Broad Areas and Major Consultancy Services provided by the
Institution and the faculty members.
A. Member in academic boards
1. Member of UG & PG
Board of Studies, University
of North Bengal.
Details given in Table 1.2 and 1.3
2. Member, PG Board of
Studies, Barasat Govt.
College, West Bengal State
University.
Dr. Subhasis Panda
(Botany) [2010-2011]
3. Member of PG Board of
Studies, University of Kalyani
Dr. Preetam Ghosal, Philosophy [2010-
2013]
4. Member, UG Board of
Studies, West Bengal
University of Technology
Dr. B. Maity, Physics [Since 2014]
5. Member of Research Board
(UGC & Research, Darjeeling
Govt. College)
Dr. Subhasis Panda (Botany), Jt. Convener
[2014]
6. Member of Research
Board: Ph.D. Committee
i) Dept. of Engineering
Science and Technology,
University of Kalyani
ii) Dept. of Electronics
Science, University of
Calcutta.
Dr. B. Maiti, Dept. of Physics [Since 2014]
7. Evaluation of Ph.D. Thesis
& D.Sc. Thesis
Dr. Alokesh Maity, Mathematics [2013]
8. As an Observer in B.Ed.
Examination-2014 by Netaji
Subhas Open University,
Kolkata, Centre—Darjeeling
RKSP School.
Dr. Subhasis Panda(Botany) [2014
8th June to 27
th July (attended only
Sunday)]
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9. As an Assistant Co-
Ordinator, KGCSC (D-01),
Netaji Subhas Open
University, Kolkata
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya (Botany) [2010-
2013]
7. Member of Inspection team
to visit Salesian College for
Mathematics Honours
opening—nominated by the
Chairman, West Bengal State
Council of Higher Education,
Govt. of West Bengal
Dr. Subhasis Panda(Botany) [22.05.2013
Letter No. MS/Scey/139/1/SCHE/2013]
B.Guest/Part time teaching other colleges/Universities
Archan Bhattacharya (Botany)
Guest Lecturer for M.Sc. 3rd
Sem (Ecology paper) students in University of
Gour Banga, Maldah. [19, 20 and 21th January, 2015]
Dr. Sumana Saha (Zoology)
As Guest Lecturer in Agricultural Biotechnology & Agriculture and Rural
Development at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University,
Narendrapur, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal. [2013 onwards]
C. Member, Editorial Board in Journal
Dr. Projjwal Ch. Lama (Botany)
Member of Editorial Board, International Journal of Integrated
Research[since 2014]
Dr. Subhasis Panda (Botany)
Member, Editorial Advisory Committee in “Phytodiversity” Journal,
(Journal of Association for promotion of Plant Science (APPS), Panipat,
Hariana, India, e-flora group) since July, 2014. ISSN No. 2349-7068 [Since
2014]
Dr. Debabrata Das (Botany) 1. International Journal of Integrated Research and Development, Editorial
Board Member since 2013-2014 till date. ISSN: 2278-8670,
West Bengal (India) [since 2014]
2. As an Editorial Advisor, Elixir International Journal
(www.elixirpublishers.com) [since 23/03/2015]
3. As an Editorial Board Member, CIBTECH Journals, Journal of
Microbiology-A Quarterly published online and Open access Journal
(CJM), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India [since 2014].
4. International Journal of Pharmacy and Biomedical Research-International
Peer review online and open access Journal (IJPBR), working as Editorial
Board Member and the position is medicinal Plants expert group member
[Since 2015]
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. Editorial Board Member of Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied
Life Sciences. [Since 2011]
2. Editorial Board Member of Indian Journal of Plant Sciences. [Since
2011]
3. Editorial Board Member of Global Journal of Agriculture & Animal
Production [Since 2014]
Dr. B. Maiti (Physics)
Reason, A Technical Magazine [Since 2011]
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Dr. Sandhya Kumari Singh (Hindi)
1. Executive Editors , North – Face, Peer-Reviewed Research Journal
[Since 2014]
2. Editorial Member, Agraja- Literary journal [Since 2014].
D. Life Members in Professional Bodies
Dr. Projjwal Ch. Lama (Botany)
1. Life Member, Plant Physiology, Kolkata [Since 1994].
2. International Journal of Plant Physiology, New Delhi [Since 2007].
Dr. Subhasis Panda (Botany)
1. Life Member of IAAT (Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy),
Deptt. of Botany, Calicut University (Since 2007).
2. Life Member of EHSST (East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte
Taxonomy), Department of Botany, North Bengal University (Since 2007).
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. Adjunct member of International Society of Ethnobiology, USA
2. Life member ofInternational Society of Plant Species Biology, Japan
3. Life member of International Aerobiological Society, Poland
4. Life member of International Society of Pollination Ecology, Brazil
5. Life member of Indian Palynological Society
6. Life member of Indian Aerobiological Society
7. Adhoc member of Global Society for Chemical Ecology, USA
8. Ex-Alumni of Smithsonian Institute, USA and STRI, Panama
Dr Archan Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. Life Member of the East Himalayan Society for Spermatophyte
Taxonomy (nick-named as Taxo Club) [H.Q. Taxonomy & Environmental
Biology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal,
Siliguri] [Since 2014]
2. Life Member of The Indian Science Congress Association (L25602)
[Since 2014]
3. Life Member of The Institute of Science, Education and Culture (ISEC)
(LM328) [Since 2014]
Mr. Souvik Mitra (Botany)
1. Life Member, Indian Science Congress Association [Since 2013].
2. Life member, Botanical Society of Bengal, Kolkata [Since 2015].
Dr. Sumana Saha (Zoology)
Zoological Society, Kolkata [Since 1991]
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui (Zoology)
1. Life member of Indian Acadamy of Neurosciences (IAN), Manaser,
Gurgaon [Since 2011]
2. Life member of Asia Pacific Society of Neuro Chemistry (APSN),
Hongkong, China [Since 2012]
3. Life member of International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), USA
[Since 2012].
Ms. Indrita Saha (Geography)
1. Life Member, Geographical Institute, Presidency College, Kolkata [Since
2008]
2. Life Member, Indian Society of Spatial Scientists (ISSS), Kolkata [Since
2013]
Dr. B. Maiti (Physics)
1. Institute of Science, Education and Culture
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2. The Indian Science Congress Association
3. Electron Microscope Society of India
Dr. Alina Pradhan (Political Science)
Life Member of “Indian Poloitical Science Association”
Dr. Ambika Thami (Political Science)
Life Member of “Indian Poloitical Science Association”
E. Reviewers in Journal/Books
Dr. Alokesh Maity (Mathematics)
Reviewrs in different International Journals [2011-2015].
Dr. Subhasis Panda (Botany)
1. Journal of Medicinal Plant Research, Nigeria [2010]
2. Journal of Media & Communication Studies, London, (JHF-10-010)
[2010].
3. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation (IJBC-11-167)—
(www.acdjourn.org/ijbc)-November, 2011.
4. Journal of Horticulture & Forestry (JHF-11-004)
(www.academicjournal.org/Jhf)-March, [2012].
5. International Journal of Science & Knowledge (IJSK-13-010), February,
[2013].
6. Journal of Threatened Taxa in January, 2014 (J0TT #Mss. No. o3575 &
J0TT # Mss. No. o3747) [2015].
7. Journal of Threatened Taxa in June, 2015 (J0TT #Mss. No. o4167)
[2015].
8. Phytodiversity in January [2015].
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. Reviewer of ‘Annals of Applied Biology’ published from UK [2010].
2. Reviewer of ‘Journal of Agricultural Extension & Rural Development’
[2011-12]
3. Reviewer of ‘Agricultural and Biological Science, China’ [2012-14]
4. Reviewer of ‘Agricultural Science Research Journal, Korea’ [2011-14]
5. Reviewer of ‘Journal of Horticulture’, Brazil [2013]
6. Reviewer of ‘African Journal of Ecology.’ South Africa [2013]
7. Reviewer of ‘Plant Biology, USA’ [2014]
Dr Archan Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. Peer Reviewer in Biodivrersitas Journal of Biological Diversity
Dr. Debabrata Das (Botany)
1. Palgo Journal of Agriculture (PJA) [2015]
2. International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research (IJAPR) in
2014
3. Streem Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research (SJAPR) in 2015
F. Member of administrative bodies
Smt. Namrata Pariyar, Political Science
Member, Governing Body, Kurseong College, Kurseong [Since 2011]
G. Paper setter / Examiners
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Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama (Botany)
1. Sikkim University:- M.Sc. Sem-I & Sem-III Practical Exam—2013
2. North Bengal University: UG & PG paper setter, Pract. Exam etc. since
2010.
Dr. Biswajit De (Botany)
Paper setter
1. Vidyasagar University, B.Sc.Pracical Exam[2009,2010,2011]
2. Burdwan University, B. Sc. Practical Exam[2013]
3. North Bengal University, B. Sc Theory Exam [2014]
Dr. Subhasis Panda (Botany)
1. Barasat Govt. College (PG), West Bengal State University, Paper Setter,
Examiner in Practical Paper 4th Sem, Answer Scripts Evaluation (PG SEM-
IV)
2. Jadavpur University as M. Pharm. Thesis Viva Examiner [2010]
3. Kalyani University, 4th
Sem Practical Paper Examiner [2010]
4. Calcutta University, Paper Setter, B. Sc. Hons. [2011, 2013, 2014]
5. Vidyasagar University, Paper Setter (B. Sc. Hons) [2014], Practical Paper
Examiner [2015].
6. University of Burdwan, Examiner in PG Semester-III [2014]
7. Paper setter cum Examiner, Darjeeling Govt. College (NBU) [2012-15]
Dr. Archan Bhattacharya (Botany)
1. North Bengal University, B.Sc. Practical Exam-2012, 2013.
Dr. Sumana Saha (Zoology)
Externam examiner in Maulana Azad College, Govt. of West Bengal,
Kolkata; Barasat Govt. College, Kolkata; Agricultural Biotechnology &
Agriculture and Rural Development at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda
University, Narendrapur, 24 Parganas (S), West Bengal.
Mr. Rujas Yonle (Zoology)
1. Paper Setter, University of Gour Banga, B.Sc.Part II (Honours) Zoology
[2014].
2. Examiner, Sikkim University, B.Sc, Exam [2010].
Mr. Nirmalya Shee (Zoology)
External examiner of Zoology Pass practical at St.Joseph’s College,
Darjeeling [2015]
Dr. Srikanta Guria (Zoology)
(Transferred), Paper setter for B.Sc. Part II Hons. in Zoology, Paper III,
University of Gour Banga, Malda [2010-13].
Dr. Alakesh Maity (Mathematics)
Paper setter of different Public Exams [2010-14].
Dr. Rajendra Saha (Chemistry)
Paper setter NBU (B.Sc. Hons Part-I) [2013-14]
Dr. Jyotirmoy Dutta (Chemistry)
Paper setter NBU (B.Sc. Hons Part-I) [2014]
Sri Ashoke Kr. Mondal, History
Paper Setter NBU (BA-part-I &II) [2012-15]
Smt. Sudha Lama (History)
Paper Setter NBU (BA-part-I &II) [2010-15]
Smt. Roshmi Pradhan (History)
Paper Setter NBU (BA-part-I &II) [2010-15]
Dr. B. Maiti (Physics)
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Paper Setter and examiner in West Bengal University of Technology and
Indian Institute ofWelding [Since 2006]
Sri Sailesh Kr. Gupta (Physics)
Paper setter, NBU [Since 2006]
Dr. Sandhya Kumari Singh (Hindi)
1. Paper-setter Of B.A. (Hons) of Siddhu Kanha University [2014]
2. Examiners Of B.A.(Hons) & B.A. Gen of North Bengal University
[2015]
Mrs Sujata Rani Rai (Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2010]
Mr. Binesh Pradhan(Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2010]
Dr. Raj Kumar Chettri (Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2010]
Mr. Navin Poudyal(Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2010]
Mr. Kabi Basnet (Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2010]
Mr. Nima Sherpa (Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2013]
Mr. Bhupen Tamang (Nepali)
Paper setter cum Examiner UG & PG, NBU [Since 2015]
Smt. Namrata Pariyar (Political Science)
Paper setter UG (NBU) [Since 2010]
Dr. Alina Pradhan (Political Science)
Paper setter UG (NBU) [Since 2010]
Dr. Ambika Thami (Political Science)
Paper setter UG (NBU) [Since 2010]
Consultancy to Other Sector (Forest Department)
Dr. B. Maiti, Dept. of Physics,
Member of Expert Team, Medicinal Plant Conserve Area Research, 2014
at Mahananda Range, Buxa Range, Gorumara Range
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income
generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for
institutional development?
We don’t have any such opportunity as the college is entirely administrated by
the Higher Education Department of Govt of West Bengal.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility(ISR)
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighbourhood-
community network and student engagement, contributing to good
citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students?
To promote the institution-community network, the college encourages the
students to involve NCC, NSS to increase their social responsibility and
service orientation approach. The students are also involved in different
academic programs, seminars where they can interact with the teachers as well
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as students from different sectors. They take part in different competitions and
their achivements are provided in Table 3.13.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’
involvement in various social movements / activities which promote
citizenship roles?
The college has several bodies like NSS committee, Sports Committee,
Cultural Committee etc. constituted with Departmental Teachers to supervise
the students' activities inside and outside the campus. The teachers always
guide and accompany the students in their involvement of various social
movements and activities for promoting citizenship role. College NSS and
NCC units are guided by few college teachers who are whole heartedly
involved with students' social activities. Various committees like Cultural
Sub-committee, Seminar Sub-committee work together and exchange ideas
with students to work out fruitful method of promoting Institution-
neighbourhood-community network.
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the
overall performance and quality of the institution?
The College encourages stakeholders to engage in its day to day working
through interactions with students, parents and guardians of the students, the
members of the faculty and the alumni. As part of the Internal Quality
Assessment, the final year UG students are supposed to provide feedback
questionnaires on teaching-learning process and infrastructural support of the
College. Parent-teacher meetings are held to update the parents about the
performance and attendance of their ward and to learn about the special needs
of the individual students. The College interacts closely with its alumni and
collaborates with them on several important occasions.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and
outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four
years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their
impact on the overall development of students.
Our institution encourages both students and faculty members to be a part of
the NSS scheme thus training the students in community service and making
them responsible citizens of India. In our college the convener of NSS unit
take care of the necessary expenses.
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and
faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC
and other National/ International agencies?
Students are always encouraged by our teachers to join NSS service. The
students' representatives of our Students' Union campaign in the classes to
voluntarily join the social services. A faculty member acts as Coordinator of
NSS unit and always communicates with the students to ensure their greater
involvement. Teachers are also motivated by the Principal to join the NSS
camp and make the extension activities meaningful. Teachers are encouraged
by the Principal to give free service to the boarders of nearby hostels.
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3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any)
undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students
from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society?
In spite of having academic commitments, Darjeeling Government College
also takes into consideration the problems and necessities of the differently
able students of this college. According to the norms and guidelines of UGC,
the college is going to constitute 'Equal Opportunity Cell' for providing and
monitoring the necessary support system to the students with special needs.
The college also ensures barrier-free environment for students with special
learning needs and assures them equal opportunities and full participation in
regular teaching-learning process and similar co-curricular activities in the
college premises.
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension
activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement
students’ academic learning experience and specify the values and skills
inculcated.
The involvement of students in NSS activities, extension activities and social
survey activities enable the students to communicate with different levels in
society, which make them sensitive towards social realities, inculcate within
them the spirit of social service, teach them to be responsible citizens, and
contribute to the process of Nation building. They also acquire a leadership
quality, a sense of discipline and team spirit. Hence such activities contribute
towards holistic education which is the proclaimed goal of the Institution
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community
in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development?
Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community
participation in its activities?
The Institution is an exemplary centre of excellence in the region which
imparts along with academic instructions to its students, the fundamental
values of life. Hence, Students are encouraged to clean the college and the
surrounding area. They also organize “Plastic free” drive campaigns not only
within the college campus but also in the neighboring locality. During this
campaign they collect and get rid of all plastic materials which are less than 40
microns thick. The students also try to convey to the local people the harmful
effects of reusing thin plastic bottles.
3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with
other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and
extension activities.
No such activitywas organized by college.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension
activities and/contributions to the social/community development during
the last four years.
The details are provided in the following table.
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Table 3.13. Awards Received by the Institution for Extension Activities.
Sl. No Name of Student Batch Event Awarded/Participated Year
1. Mr. Rajat Thakuri,Botany B.Sc. (H) 2nd yr Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in Oral Presentation 2014
2. Ms. Sarojini Pradhan,Botany M.Sc. 2nd
Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in Oral Presentation 2014
3. Ms. Deena Gurung, Botany M.Sc. 2nd
Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in Oral Presentation 2014
4. Mr. Priyankar Roy, Botany RGNF Research
Fellow
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in “Best Photo Contest-2014” 2014
5. Mr. Suman Kr. Sharma Nepal,
Botany
M. Sc. 4th
Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in “Best Photo Contest-2014” 2014
6. Ms. Deena Gurung
Botany
M. Sc. 4th
Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in “Best Photo Contest-2014” 2014
7. Ms. Rajeshwari Thapa & Ms.
Sarojini Pradhan, Botany
M.Sc. 2nd
Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in “Quiz contest on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
8. Ms. Upashana Ghising & Ms. Padma Tamang
Botany
M.Sc. 4th Semester
Biodiversity State level Seminar-2014
2nd Prize in “Quiz contest on local Biodiversity conservation”
2014
9. Ms. Alokananda Dutta & Ms.
Shreemoyee Pramanik, Botany
M.Sc. 4th SEM Biodiversity State level Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in “Quiz contest on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
10. Mr. Bijay Pokharel
Economics
Session 2014-15 Essay competition held by GTA on
problems and prospects of tourism
1ST Runners up, cash prize Rs.15000/- 2014
11. Smt. Pranisha Ghatraj
Political Science
2014-15(IInd
Year)
NCC Training Programme
Selected for Youth Exchange
Programme
Governor’s Medal Conferred for Parade in
Rajpathh
2015
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3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research
laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples
and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative research, staff
exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc.
A few Departments of the Institution have so far organized UGC-sponsored
International, National and State Level Seminars, Workshops and other events
in collaboration with other institutes/organizations. These events serve as
common platforms for interactions between the Faculty, Experts of other
Institutes, research scholars and students. A few faculty members of the
College individually collaborate with other research laboratories and institutes
for pursuing their research work.
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any)
with institutions of national importance/other universities/
industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have
contributed to the development of the institution.
Individual faculty members has collaborated without Mou (Memorendum of
understanding) with different other institutes for their research works. A few
examples are given below:
Table 3.14. Details of Collaboration
Extension activities Collaborating Agencies
Dr. S. Panda of Botany Deptt. works
as an Expert for Angiospermic plants
identification: Particularly
ERICACEAE Family (Nominated by
the Director, BSI based published
works and as former Research Fellow
in BSI, no MOU signed).
Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata
(www.bsienvis.nic.in)--one can log
on to this site—open ‘Expert’—
open Expert outside BSI---open---
‘Angiosperm’--find Dr. S. Panda’s
expertise field
Dr. D. Das of Botany Deptt. working
as Coordinator in MPCA in West
Bengal
Forest Deptt., Darjjeling since 2013
Dr. B. Maity of Physics Deptt working
as a Member of Expert Team,
Medicinal Plant Conserve Area
Research-2014 at Mahananda Range,
Buxa Range, Gorumara Range
Forest Deptt. Govt. of West Bengal
since 2014
Smt. Sudipta Mullick of Philosophy
Deptt. is empanelled as an Academic
Counsellor at IGNOU Study Centre,
Darjeeling Govt. College.
IGNOU (Study Centre: Darjeeling
Govt. College) since 2014.
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community
interactions that have contributed to the establishment / creation/up-
gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure
facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new technology
/placement services etc.
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Different Departments of this College have so far organized UGC/ WBBB-
sponsored International/National/State-level Seminars, Workshops and other
Academic events in collaboration with other institutes. These events serve as
common platforms for interactions among the faculties, visitors, experts from
other institutes, research scholars and students. A few faculty members of this
college individually collaborate with other National and international research
laboratories and institutions for pursuing their pre-and post-doctoral research
works. A few examples are given below:-
Dr. S. Panda of Dept of Botany has collaborated Prof. S. Mandal of
Jadavpur University, Deptt. of Pharmaceutical Technology for
implications of pharmaceutical potentialities in ethnomedicinal plants and
their identification. Doctor Panda is doing identification work as a
taxonomist and Dr. Mandal is doing Pharmaceutical studies---both are
jointly supervising “Mr. Partha Pratim Maity” of Jadavpur Univ. as Ph.D.
work entitled, “Ethnopharmacology search for bioactives from
traditionally used medicinal plants in the management of inflammatory
diseases and related complications”.
Dr. S. Panda of Dept of Botany has also research linking to Prof.
Mostafa Elachourie of Mahammad 1st University, Ouzda, Morocco since
2014 and therefore they already submitted a joint project proposal entitled
“Nephrotoxic plants of Morocco…” to Morocco Govt. in 2014, which is
under process. The role of Dr. Panda is to identify nephrotoxic plants of
Morocco as a Taxonomist.
Dr. B. Maity of Dept of Physics has also collaborated with Dr. Debasree
Chanda Sarkar, Dept. of Engineering and Technological Science, Univ. of
Kalyani since 2012 in the work entitled “On the Optoelectronic Properties
of Nanostrutured Materials (2012-2015)”.
Dr. B. Maity of Dept of Physics has also collaborated with Dr. Abhijit
Mallik, Dept. of Electronic Science, Univ. of Calcutta since 2012 in the
work entitled “Analytical Modeling of Tunnel Current in Advanced MOS
Devices”
Dr. Rajendra Saha of Dept of Chemistry has collaborated with Dr.
Uttam Kr. Sinha Mahapatra, Deptt. Of Physics, Moulana Azad College
since the beginning of 2015 in the work entitled “Methodology based on
Genetic Algorithm(GA), a model potential and a standard quantum
chemistry package to elucidate structure an properties of clusters ”.
3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who
contributed to the events, provide details of national and international
conferences organized by the college during thelast four years.
Many eminent scientists/academicians/resource persons visited the College for
participating in the National seminars, conferences and special lecture
organized by different departments of the College.
For detailed list please refer to sub-section 3.1.6
3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in
formal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries
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and cite examples (if any) of the established linkages that enhanced
and/or facilitated -
Some examples of informal linkages that enhanced or facilitated the following
are given below.
a) Curriculum development/enrichment- Curriculum development at the
UG level is a collective process under the leadership of the University. The
teachers of the College who are BOS members actively take part in the
development of the curriculum. They express their opinions during
introduction of new Curriculum or for amendment/change of the existing
Curriculum. The PG Departments like Botany, Zoology, Nepali and English
have also introduced changes in the existing M.A/M.Sc. syllabi and has also
been successful in introducing some Special Papers in M.A/M.Sc.
b) Summer placement - None yet, but the college is giving this point utmost
attention.
c) Faculty exchange and professional development - The collaborative
research work with premier institutes, along with Refresher Course and
Orientation Programmes, enable faculty development. Faculty exchange
programmes are not possible as it would require different levels of
government order and negotiation.
d) Research - Some of the faculty members have done and/or are doing
research work in collaboration with other institutes. These have resulted in
quite a few collaborative research publications in national and international
journals.
e) Consultancy- Collaboration with the institutes enables the departments of
the college to consult with the faculty members of the collaborative institutes
regarding various academic activities.
f) Extension - The Institution has successfully organized several extension
activities in collaboration with various agencies.
g) Student Placement- The Career Counselling sub-committee of the College
organizes placement drives from time to time.
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning,
establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/
collaborations.
Even though this aspect of academic pursuit is not specifically included in the
College curriculum, however individual teachers and their expertise as
researchers engaged in exchange of academic dissemination of information
often generate linkages and collaborations.
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CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING
RESOURCES
4.1 Physical facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the institution for creation and enhancement
of infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning?
To fulfill the changing demand of modern academic era and to promote the
effective teaching-learning process, college has always given emphasis on the
creation and up-gradation of infrastructures. To create new infrastructure,
college utilizes the funds provided by the State Government and different
other funding agencies such as UGC, DST-FIST. The funds are expended to
renovate the college buildings, class-rooms, laboratories, library, time to time,
wherever required. The college is taking effective measures for modernizing
the way of teaching. For that purpose, ICT enabled teaching-learning has been
introduced in almost all the departments. Digitally equipped seminar rooms
have been prepared in some of the departments with LCD projectors, laptops,
and computers. Every department is provided with internet connection for
teachers and students. College is also utilizing funds to improvise the ICT
enabled teaching process in a more effective way.
For enhancement of laboratory quality, the funds provided by the
agencies are utilized to purchase and maintain equipment. The teachers are
always encouraged to take up research projects for up-gradation of existing
infrastructure as well as for betterment of quality learning. All the college
academic and administrative staff take adequate responsibility to properly
maintain the infrastructure.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology
learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical
garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching,
learning and research etc.
Classrooms: There are 46 classrooms in total in different departments of the
college. Additional 20 class rooms would be available for four proposed
departments. Nepali, English, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics and
Geography have their own lecture theatres.The Chemistry Department has an
old large gallery which can also be used by other departments.All the
classrooms are provided with basic amenities like black/white/green board,
electricity, lights, glass window for lightand proper ventilation.
Technology Enabled Learning Spaces: Most of the departments have ICT
enabled classroom with LCD projectors, computers. All the departments are
provided with internet facility for academic purpose of teachers and students.
Department of mathematics has one technology enabled class-room with all
required facilities.
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Seminar Halls: The College doesn’t have a separate seminar hall as such.
However, the Auditorium is equipped with Public Address System and this
serve as a seminar hall as and when required. For small scale seminars and
student’s seminar, specific class Rooms with space for fitting projectors,
computers are used.
Figure 4.1. Gallery of Chemistry Department and classroom in main
building.
Figure 4.2. Computer lab in Mathematics Department and Seminar room
in Botany Department.
Meeting Room: The Auditorium is used for large meetings. The gallery in
Chemistry department and the meeting room annexed to Principal’s chamber
are also used for regular meetings.
Tutorial spaces: There is no provision for taking the tutorial classes in the
schedule time.
Laboratories: The science departments are equipped with well-furnished
laboratories.There are 26 rooms in the college which are used as laboratories
(Physics-6, Botany-9, Zoology-5, Geography-3, Math-1, Chemistry-1, and
Microbiology-1).The laboratories are equipped with basic facilities required
for the purpose of practical classes.
Botanical Garden: The Botany department has been maintaining the
Medicinal Plant Garden adjacent to the department (span 180f x 10f). There is
also a well-maintained decorative garden in front of the Main Building. To
emphasize environment consciousness, spare areas inside the college are used
by planting and maintaining different plants.
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Animal House: There is no separate Animal House. However, important
zoological specimens are kept in the laboratories of Zoology Department as
well as in the Zoology Museum
Figure 4.3. Laboratories in Zoology and Chemistry Department.
Specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research:
In the science departments, especially in PG Departments, there are central
equipment laboratories having instruments used for practical classes as well as
for research purpose. In some departments, teachers develop other
infrastructural facilities by purchasing instruments from their research project
grants which can also be used for better learning process along with the
research activities. Some of the major equipment available in the college are
BOD Incubator, Cooling Centrifuge, Table Top Centrifuge, Laminar Air
Flow, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer etc.
b) Extra–curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games,
gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking,
communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.
Sports (outdoor and indoor games): The College has now a single sports
ground of its own of a size of 29m X 16m. Although this span is not very
large – still it is exceedingly important in this hilly area where space limitation
is a truth. This field nurtures outdoor games like badminton, volley ball,
basket-balletc. The Annual Sports of the college is however held in the
Lebong Public Ground. There are places for indoor games for boys and girls
in their respective common rooms. Auditorium has also space for indoor
games like table tennis, badminton. College is planning to develop another
outdoor play ground near college campus.
Gymnasium: Yet to develop.
Auditorium: The College has an auditorium on the first floor of the main
building. It is provided with a nice balcony and a total capacity of about 300
seats.The auditorium is equipped with facilities such as required for
organizing different programmes and seminars or conferences.
NSS: The College has a student’s NSS wing which is engaged in organizing
most of the extension activities of the college such as different awareness
programmes, cleaning programmes. Around 150 students are now enrolled in
NSS.
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NCC: The College has a very strong NCC unit of its own.Total number of
students enrolled in NCC is about 277. The Girls’ NCC Room is on 2nd
floor
of the Main Building.
Figure 4.4.A. Playground at college campus; Figure 4.4.B. Tree
Plantation program by NSS at college campus.
Table 4.1. Infrastructural facilities and resources of different
departments in the Darjeeling Government College. [A: Class rooms; B:
Laboratory, C: Equipment room, D: Teachers room, E: Non-teaching room, F:
Office Room, G: Seminar Library, H: Reading room, I: Store Room, J: Record
room]
Departments A B C D E F G H I J
Physics 5 6 - - -
Chemistry 3+ 1
gallery
1 - - - -
Botany 3 9 1 6 2 1 2 2
Zoology 6 5 1 8 1 1 3 1
Microbiology 2 1 - 1 - - - - 1 -
Math 1 1 - - - - - -
Bengali 1 - - - - - - -
English 3 - - - - - -
Nepali 4 - - - - -
Hindi 1 - - - - - -
Urdu 1 - - - - - - -
Tibetan 1 - - - - - - -
Economics 1 - - - - - - -
History 1 - - - - - -
Geography 5 3 - - -
Pol Sc. 2 - - - - - - -
Philosophy 1 - - - - - -
Commerce 1 - - - - - - -
10
(Common
class rooms)
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Table 4.2. Available infrastructural facilities and learning resources for
proposed departments
Public Speaking: The College Auditorium is equipped with Public Speaking
facilities.
Communication Skills Development: For this purpose, college use to
organize seminars for students where they can communicate with the resource
person. Some departments also organize group discussions, debates for this
purpose.
Yoga: There is no provision for yoga training in the college premise.
Health and Hygiene: College has specific shell for health and hygiene. NSS
unit use to organize health awareness programs time to time.
4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available
infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally
utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed/augmented and
the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose the Master Plan of
the Institution / campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure
and the future planned expansions if any).
The college authority always emphasizes the proper and optimal utilization of
all the available infrastructures for better teaching-learning facility. The
proper utilization of theinfrastructures provided to the departments are also
monitored by the respective heads of the departments. Following are some of
the important parameters by which these are ensured:
1. The classrooms in the main building as well as in other buildings are
optimally used by different departments for taking under graduate and post
graduate classes according to the scheduled routine throughout the academic
session. In most of the rooms the black boards are replaced by white boards
and green boards. Teachers use modern available infrastructures such as LCD
projectors, computers for taking classes.
2. Laboratories of different departments are properly used for practical classes
of under-graduate and post-graduate. In PG departments, the laboratories are
also used for research works.
Name Class
Rooms
Teachers’
Room
Non-
Teaching
Room
Office
Room
Seminar
Library
Toilet
Education
(Gen)
20
5
2
1
4
12
Sociology
(Gen)
Psychology
(Gen)
Geology
(Hons.)
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3. Classes for the courses under IGNOU are held in a specified portion of the
Main building ground floor without affecting normal classes. Final
examinations of IGNOU are also arranged on the same venue.
4. Apart from the scheduled classes, department organizes seminar
presentations for the students time to time in specified seminar rooms,
utilizing the available infrastructures such as LCD projectors, white screen,
computers.
5. Teachers who are also engaged in research activities, use the respective
staff rooms, laboratories of the departments and computer rooms. PG
departments use their respective central laboratories for research purposes.
The central laboratory of each department is made available for other
departments to emphasize the inter-disciplinary field of research.
6. The college is one of the centers for UG examinations under North Bengal
University. The examinations are generally held during April-July as per
university schedule. The rooms for the examinations are optimally allotted
without affecting the classes in the PG departments. Students from other
Colleges under the North Bengal University appear for their Practical Exam in
the laboratories of Science Departments.
7. Freshers’ Welcome, Annual Social function and other programmesare
arranged in the auditorium of the Main Building, effectively without affecting
the routine classes. The large rooms of the main building and the auditorium
are also used for admission purpose.
8. Since the infrastructure of the college is provided by State Government, it is
sometimes used on holidays for various activities of public interest such as
examination center of different public examinations like PSC, SSC, WBCS
etc.
Table 4.3. Infrastructural facilities developed /augmented and the amount
spent during the last four years.
Year Facilities developed/augmented Grant Amount Spent (Rs.)
2010-
2011
Internet Connection to 18 Departments UGC Directly done by
BSNL as per
UGC’s program.
2011-
2012
Nil N.A. N.A.
2012-
2013
Renovation of PG Girls Hostel UGC Directly by CPWD
2013-
2014
Laboratories of Physics, Geography &
Zoology renovated.
W.B.
Govt.
Directly by PWD,
Govt. of W.B.
2014-
2015
1. Laboratories of Botany and Chemistry were renovated. Various Arts
Departments were decorated, especially
floors of Departments & corridors.
W.B. Govt.
Directly by PWD, Govt. of W.B.
2. Shifting & Rearrangements of 10 Departments.
W.B. Govt.
Directly by PWD, Govt of W.B.
3. Shifting of Girls Hostel due to
Earthquake.
W.B.
Govt.
Directly by PWD,
Govt of W.B.
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4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities
meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities?
Keeping in mind about the students with physical disabilities, the college is
planning to introduce provisions for ramps in the main building in near future
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions
available within them:
Hostel Facility – Accommodation available:
Table 4.4. Quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff.
There is the R.N. Sinha Hostel for Boys on Lebong Cart Road. Unfortunately,
it has been severely damaged due to frequent earthquakes during May, 2015.
Now, it needs huge repair and renovation. On contrary, accommodation for
girls is quiet developed. There are three separate hostels for girls with a total
of 87 seat capacity. Following Table provides details about those hostels:
Table 4.5. Details of the hostels.
Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc:Yet to develop
Computer facility including access to internet in hostel: Yet to develop
Facilities for medical emergencies:Every hostel is with minimum first aid
kit. If there is health problem of any student, the college arrange vehicle for
transporting to nearby hospital.
Mode Name Location Accommodation
Teachers’
Quarter
Professor’s Quarter On Hooker Road 6
New Quarter On Lebong Cart
Road
8
Non-
Teaching
Staff
Quarter
Old staff Quarter (4) On Hooker Road 8
Non-teaching Staff
Quarter
Below Lebong
Cart Road
5
Non-teaching Staff
Quarter
Near Heather
Lodge
1
Non-teaching Staff
Quarter
Near Heather
Lodge
1
Non-teaching staff
quarter
Near Lebong Cart
Road
1
Name of the
Hostel
Heather Lodge Caselton Snowy
Location Lebong Cart Road Lebong Cart
Road
Lebong Cart
Road
No. of Rooms 8 15 15
Accommodation 23 26 38
Kitchen 1 1 1
Dining Room 1 1 1
Toilets 4 4 4
Super’s Quarter 1 1 1
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Library facility in the hostels:No separate library in hostels.
Internet and Wi-Fi facility:There is no provision for internet and Wi-fi
facility.
Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipment:Not
available.
Constant supply of safe drinking water:Hostels are equipped with water
purifiers.
Security:Every hostel is totally secured under supervision of hostel
superintendent and hostel security staff.
Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy:Teaching and
non-teaching staffs have the provision to reside at the government quarters
which are near college campus.At present, nine teaching staff with family and
six non-teaching staff with familyare residing in government quarters. There
are quarters for hostel superintendent beside the hostels.
4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in
terms of health care on the campus and off the campus?
In different departments of college including hostels, first aid kits are
available. College provides vehicles for transporting sick students to nearby
hospitals. Clean and purified drinking water is available in some departments
of college like Department of Physics. There are proper toilet facilities in
every building including hostels.The College NSS unit organizes different
health awareness programmes. In 2014, AIDS awareness programme was
organized as part of the Red Ribbon Club programme funded by the
University of North Bengal. The College NSS unit sends its volunteers to
participate in different kinds of awareness programmes organized by NGOs
working in and around Darjeeling.
4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus–
spaces for special units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women’s
Cell, Counselling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre,
Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water
facility, auditorium, etc.
Details of the common facilities are provided in the following table.
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Table 4.6. Common facilities available.
Name of the
Special Unit
Placement of location
IQAC A separate room and two laptops have been allotted for the
IQAC with printing facilities. The IQAC related documents are kept under the custody of the IQAC Co-ordinator.
Grievance
Redressal Unit
No separate unit is there. However, all the grievances from
students concerned are looked after directly by the Principal.
Gender
Sensitization Cell
No separate cell is there but the complaint lodged in this
regard are addressed by senior lady teachers in consultation
with Principal.
Counselling and
Career Guidance
& Placement Unit
There is an active career guidance and placement unit
governed by some teachers of the college. No separate
building place is allotted.
Health Centre There is one sub-committee for health-care and hygiene related matters of students. Although, no separate building
or room is allotted but every department has minimum first-
aid facility.
Canteen A separate Annexed Building is used as Teachers’ and Students’ Canteen beside the play-ground. It has almost 40
seating capacity for students and teachers. There is also
another room just beside the WBCS hall with approximately 20 seat capacity.
Recreational
spaces for Staff
Staff rooms of different Departments such as geography,
physics, nepali, zoology, botany and chemistry and the
auditorium in the Main Building are utilized for this purpose. There is provision for indoor games like
badminton and table tennis in the auditorium of the Main
Building for the staff.
Recreational
spaces for
Students
Separate common rooms for Boys and Girls having indoor
games facilities in main building.
Safe drinking
water facility
Some departments such as Department ofPhysics and hostels are with safe drinking water facility.
Anti-ragging
committee
There is one anti-ragging committee in this college. But,
there is no separate room for this committee.
Auditorium There is one big auditorium at the second floor of the main building just opposite the Botany Department having every
infrastructure to organize conference/ programmes.
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Table 4.7. Other facilities available.
4.2 Library as a learning resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the
composition of such a committee. What significant initiatives have been
implemented by the committee to render the library, student/user
friendly?
College has a Library Sub-Committee having nine members under
Teachers’Council.
The composition of the sub-committee is provided below:
1. Principal - Chairperson
2. Librarian - Convener
3. Secretary, Teachers’ Council - Ex-officio member
4. Members (Teaching staffs from Arts, Commerce, Science Departments)
For departmental seminar library, respective departmental teaching staffs are
appointed as Seminar Library-in-charge.
Library Sub-Committee organizes meetings for planning the development of
Central as well as Departmental SeminarLibrary. A few Departments have
developed Book Bank for providing Books to the poor and meritorious
students. The books for books bank are obtained from the teachers’ specimen
copy.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.):4160 sq. ft.(approx.).
Total seating capacity:Approximately 100 readers can sit at a given time in
the Central Library, being a College situated in hill area we have some
difficulties for providing more spaces in library.
Facilities Location
Girls’ NCC room 2nd
Floor, Main Building
Boys’ NSS Room Behind canteen
Generator Room 1 - behind canteen, 1 - behind Chemistry Dept.
Sports Room Behind canteen
Cheap store Ground floor, main building
Students’ Union Room Ground floor, main building
Pump House Near main building, behind canteen
UG/PG Exam Committee
room
Ground floor, main building
Alumni Room Ground floor
Admission Room 2nd
floor, main building
Car parking In front of main building
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Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days,
during examination days, during vacation):
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (on Saturday)
The working hours are same for all working days.
During vacations the Library remains closed as all the departments remain
closed during winter vacation of Darjeeling.
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for
browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources):
The library has a nice large old (contemporary to the old Main Building i.e.
120 years) lofty reading and official work (related to library such as data
entry, issue books etc.) room attached with a new two storied portion
harboring books of different subjects.
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print
and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on
procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.
After receiving the grants from state government and UGC, meetings are held
involving the Library Sub-Committee, all the departmental heads in presence
of Principal and Secretary, Teachers’ Council. The distribution of the grants
for purchasing different books are decided in the meetings. Purchase of books
and other reading materials is ensured as per the requisition of the students
and teachers.Xerox, printing facilities and options for obtaining e-journals are
not available in the library. The college emphasizes on purchasing for
different types of text-books along with some books for various competitive
exams like NET and GATE depending upon the demand received from the
students. As the students are coming from various remote places of Darjeeling
Hill areas from poor backward families, so, college arranges for providing
maximum text-books to the students.
Table 4.8. Details of books and journals purchased.
Library
Holdings
Funding agency Text
Books
Reference
Books
Grant (Rs)
2010-2011 UGC Dev. Grant 1620 810 14,75,000
2011-2012 UGC Dev. Grant 2000 1320 17,00,000
2012-2013 UGC Dev. Grant 900 840 1,00,000
UGC 1225 754 8,00,000
2013-2014 Dev. Grant 832 700 --
UGC 258 30 1,42,500
UGC 400 60 1,12,750
2014-2015 UGC 290 56 1,25,000
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4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide
maximum access to the library collection?
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue): Yet to be established.
Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals: Not yet
developed.
Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases:
Not available.
Library Website: No, there is no separate Library Website.
In-house/remote access to e-publications: INFLIBNET is not available.
Library automation: The process of library automation is ongoing.
Total number of computers for public access: Four
Total numbers of printers for public access: one
Internet band width/ speed: 4 mbps
Institutional Repository: The Research Projects of faculties are
preserved in the concerned department.
Content management system for e-learning: Not available
Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like Inflibnet):
No
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
Average number of walk-ins (per day): Central library- Approx. 100-
120.As each department has its own seminar library that has 60-70%
walk-ins per day depending on the number of students.
Average number of books issued/returned(per day): Approx. 80-100
Ratio of library books to students enrolled:10:1
Average number of books added during last three years:1135
Average number of login to OPAC (per day): N.A.
Average number of login to e-resources: N.A
Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed: N.A
Number of information literacy trainings organized: To be organized
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: Moisture is the
critical problem in library room. So, many books are damaged every year
because of not having any separate maintenance procurements for the
books. However, the damaged books are weeded out from racks time to
time and kept separately in almirahs.
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library:
Manuscripts: Yet to be developed.
Reference: There are good number of reference books and rare books in
literature of Nepali, English, Urdu and Tibetian. In compliance with the
demand received from the students, teachers and researchers in this
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endeavor, the library in consultation with the Principal occasionally
arranges for providing such facilities.
Reprography: None
ILL (Inter Library Loan Service): Yet to develop.
Information deployment and notification: Notifications given in the
Library Notice Board.
Download: Internet connection is available in the library for
downloading the material from one computer only but due to the lack of
sufficient number of computers and slow internet connection, the library
can’t provide the facilities for downloading materials to all students at a
time.
Printing: Not available due to insufficient number of computer and
printer.
Reading list/Bibliography compilation: Partially this service is
available but it is yet to be developed.
In-house/remote access to e-resources: Yet to be developed.
User Orientation and awareness: Yes, this service is provided by the
Library for the First Year students of the college through conducting a
general meeting with the students.
Assistance in searching Databases: Yes, this service manually is
provided by the Library Staff.
INFLIBNET/IUC facilities:No
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the
students and teachers of the college.
The Library staff offers the following support to the students and teachers of
the college:
Borrowing and lending facility of books for students and teachers.
Guide for searching of text books and reference books.
Limited issue of books in the library reading room for reference works.
Assistance in catalogue search manually.
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the
visually/physically challenged persons? Give details.
There is no provision for books written in Brail Method for the visually
challenged persons. The Library staffs always provide their helping hands for
physically challenged students. Priority is given to their requisitions.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it
analyzed and used for improving the library services. (What strategies
are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the
feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library
services?)
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The central library does not possess any separate register for students and
teachers where they can give their feedback. However, feedbacks from
students, teachers, researchers and learners of the college and from outside are
often received by interactions between librarian, seminar library-in-charge and
after all with Principal. These feedbacks are carefully analyzed by library sub-
committee for taking proper measures.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and
software) at the institution.
Computer-student ratio:1:10
Stand-alone facility:The college has a fax-machine in the Principal’s
chamber.
LAN facility:Available in the Office, departments of main building and other
buildings.
Wi-Fi facility:Available in Principal’s Room, Office and Departments.
Occasional disruption of wi-fi connection is a common feature of the college.
Licensed software:Regular softwares are available in every computer such as
Windows, MS office, Adobe reader, adobe photoshop, different statistical
softwares (wherever required). Apart from these, WOLFRAM
MATHEMATICA PROFESSIONAL V8.0, MATLAB, KILE, SCILAB,
MATLE are used in the Department of Mathematics to solve complex
equations and specific programs. Library has introduced LIBSIS software.
COSA is used by the Office to prepare the salary bills of the teaching and
non-teaching staff. At present, as per state government norms, a separate
software for maintaining the e-pradan system of West Bengal Government has
been installed in the office.
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Table 4.9. Details of the computers and their configuration.
Department No. of
Laptop
No. of
Desktop
Configuration
(Processors)
Principal’s Chamber 1 2 Dual core, i3
Office 1 3 Dual core
Cash Section --- 1 Dual core
Central Library --- 5 Dual core, i3
IQAC 2 --- Dual core, i3
UG Examination
committee room
--- 1 Dual core, i3
Admission
committee room
--- 2 Dual core
Bengali --- 2 Dual core
History --- 2 Dual core
Philosophy --- 2 Dual core
Political Science --- 2 P4, i5
Geography 1 5 Dual core, i3
Chemistry --- 5 P4, i5
Mathematics --- 4 Dual core, p4
Botany 1 6 P4
Zoology 2 6 Dual core, p4
Hindi --- 2 Dual core
Commerce --- 1 Dual core
Tibetan -- 1 Dual core
Nepali 1 92 Dual core
Economics -- 3 P4
Physics --- 6 P4
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Table 4.10. Other available facilities.
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the
faculty and students on the campus and off-campus?
The college is now giving emphasis on the facility of computer and internet
for the students and teachers for up-gradation of teaching-learning facility.
Almost all the academic departments are provided with at least one computer
available for the student access. Some of the departments such as Physics,
Mathematics, Botany, Zoology are with separate computer libraries available
for teachers and students.Internet connection is available in most of the
computers in every department.
Dept Prin
-ter
Scan
-ner
Xerox
machine
Net
connectivity
Other
facilities
Physics 2 1 1 LCD 1,
separate
computer lab
Chemistry 3 2 1 -
Botany 2 1 1 LCD1
Zoology 5 2 2 -
Microbiology 1 - - 1
Mathematics 1 1 - LCD1,
separate
computer lab
Bengali 1 1 - -
English 2 2 - -
Nepali 3 - 1 LCD1
Hindi - - - -
Urdu 1 1 - -
Tibetan 1 1 - -
Economics 1 1 - -
History 2 1 1 Separate
computer
room
Geography 2 1 1 -
Pol Sc. 1 1 1 -
Philosophy 1 1 - -
Commerce 1 - - -
IGNOU - - 1 Equipped
with audio-
visual
system
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Table 4.11. Number of computers with internet facilities.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and
upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
The following are the major strategies for improving the IT infrastructure of
the college:
The college is giving more emphasis to ICT enabled teaching-learning
process. Most of the academic departments are provided with the devices
like laptop, computers, LCD projectors, screens, CDs, DVDs etc. to
improvise the use of ICT in teaching-learning.
College is giving stress to build up e-classrooms in various departments
to make teaching-learning process more attractive. Now the departments
are waiting for the grants to develop e-classrooms.
Online admission process has been started from the current i.e. 2014-
2015 session using softwares.
College has a plan to upgrade computing facility in the Central Library
and online cataloging process by installing softwares like LIBSYS. The
college has a plan to introduce OPAC and to extend the scope for internet
access for the students and teachers in the library etc.
College is trying to modernize the office works by increasing the use of
computing facilities in the office work. Office has now started to prepare
thesalary bills of the staff through COSA software. Already admission
selection process has been improved to online mode. Now a software and
a proper student database with this software needto be prepared.
4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for
procurement, up-gradation, deployment and maintenance of the
computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four
years)
The college has not received any separate grant for purchase or maintenance
of any computer. The computers and other related accessories are purchased
Departments Number of
Computers
with Internet
Departments Number of
Computers with
Internet
Principal’s
Chamber
1 Office 4 (through wi-fi)
Cash Section 1 Pol. Sc. 1
UG exam 1 Urdu -
Central Library 1 Economics 2
Geography 3 Hindi 1
Physics 4 Philosophy 1
Chemistry 4 Bengali 1
Botany 4 Tibetan 1
Zoology 5 Nepali 1
English 2 Geography 1
TOTAL 38
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or maintained from the grants allotted for the equipment and other
infrastructural facility.
4.3.5. How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by
its staff and students?
The college is giving major emphasis for extensive use of ICT and the use of
computer-aided teaching/learning materials by its staff and student by the
following ways:
1. Use of tools like laptops, LCD projectors, screens in teaching-learning
process. Some departments use to organize seminars for the students during
the examinations using the ICT aided materials.Center of IGNOU is equipped
with audio visual system. Development of e-classrooms is waiting for grants.
2. The Computer Centers in the departments of Physics and Mathematics are
used by the students for teaching purpose constructively. These Centers are
also used during the practical examinations, both in college and university
examinations.
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities
and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching-learning resources,
independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the
institution place the student at the center of teaching-learning process and
render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.
The institution always endeavors to keep the students at the center of
teaching-learning process. The learning activities and technologies deployed
are kept in line to this student-centric role in education. The following points
highlight the institutional practice in this regard:
1. The advanced students are encouraged for Independent Learning by
deploying the power point presentation using the LCD projectorso far
available in the concerned departments. The teacher guide them accordingly.
2. PG students are encouraged to present seminar papers using the technology
so far available. This practice gives them confidence in using technologies
like power-point presentation in seminars both within and outside the
institution.
4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network
connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are
the services availed of?
The college does not avail the National Knowledge Network (NKN)
Connectivity.
4.4 Maintenance of campus facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of
the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the
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following facilities (substantiate your statements by providing details of
budget allocated during last four years)?
The college authority seeks necessary funds for new implementation and
maintenance of infrastructural facility directly to the Government of West
Bengal. Being the government college, in itself, has no authority to allocate
fund for the maintenance and upkeep of different infrastructural facilities. The
Department of Higher Education, West Bengal in consultation with the
finance department of the Government of West Bengal releases grants through
the Director of Public Instruction (D.P.I), West Bengal on various Plan and
Non-plan heads and sub-heads. The funds allocated on different heads are
properly utilized with the administrative approval from the D.P.I.,W.B.,
whenever necessary.
The PWD (Darjeeling Construction Division), PWD (Construction
Board) and PWD (Electrical) receive allocations from their department for the
maintenance activities of the college buildings, water supply and electrical
installations. Besides, the college authority also gets the sanction from the
Department of Higher Education on submission of specific proposals for
constructions/ repair/ renovation/ water supply/ electrical installations duly
approved by the concerned PWD authorities. The proposed work in every case
is executed by the PWD authorities.
After grants are sanctioned and released by different funding agencies
like the state government, UGC etc, meetings are convened among the Heads
of all Departments and presided by the Principal, where funds under different
heads are distributed according to the consensus of the meeting. The proper
utilization of any funds received from the state government and UGC are
evaluated through external audit system through prior approval of
government.
Table 4.12. Details of expenditure
Grant Furniture Equipment Build
-ing
Electrical
maintena-
nce
Comp
-uters
2010-
11
State (Rs.) 5,50,000 25,00,000 -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
2011-
12
State (Rs.) 4,00,000 22,00,000 -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
2012-
13
State (Rs.) 8,00,000 15,00,000 -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
2013-
14
State (Rs.) 15,00,000 25,00,000 -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
2014-
15
State (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- -- --
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4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep
of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
The institution undertakes the following mechanisms for maintenance and
upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college:
For construction of new building and renovation of existing one, the
college authority apply to the Assistant Engineer (PWD, Construction,
Darjeeling) for giving necessary plan and budget which subsequently
forwarded to the Government of West Bengal, Higher Education
Department for necessary action. The same process is followed for
electrical works through the Assistant Engineer (PWD, Electrical,
Darjeeling).
Depending upon the availability of grants, AMC for electronic
components and related things (computers and related accessories, LAN
connection, institutional website management etc.) are pursued.
The departmental staff and the security personnel ensure the security of
all these infrastructure and equipments.
Cleaning of unwanted vegetation in the campus is done by theDarjeeling
municipality. However, the NSS Committee of the college takes initiative
for cleaning of college campus sometimes.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration
and other precision measures for the equipment/ instruments?
Not applicable.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and
maintenance of sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply
of water etc.)?
The college has two generators, one of which is running and another is in
running condition but due to shortage of fuel, the college authority can’t
operate it every time as per need. One Generator Room is situated back to
Canteen (with 2 machines), another back to Chemistry Department (with
Grant Vehicl-
es
Any others
(Chemicals,
plastic wares
& glass
goods)
Continge-
ncy
Books and
journals
2010-
11
State (Rs.) -- 14,00,000 50,000 15,00,000
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- --
2011-
12
State (Rs.) -- 16,27,000 2,00,000 17,00,000
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- --
2012-
13
State (Rs.) -- 14,00,000 2,00,000 10,00,000
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- --
2013-
14
State (Rs.) -- 25,00,000 2,00,000 8,00,000
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- --
2014-
15
State (Rs.) -- -- -- --
UGC (Rs.) -- -- -- --
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1 machine), there is another large Generator machines near car parking.
In addition to those, different departments have several UPS and
Inverters which ensure energy supply.
The sensitive instruments in science departments are protected from
voltage fluctuations through the use of UPS and voltage stabilizers in the
laboratories in some cases.
Electrical goods fall under the maintenance of PW (Electrical) assisted by
Maintenance Grant from state government. Constructional Maintenance
is made by PWD (Construction) financed by the same grant.
For water supply, one dedicated line from Darjeeling Municipality is
provided, where from different departments and office of the college get
water and store it in the tanks inside the departments. Besides, there is a
rain water harvesting system where from the departments, canteen and
college office can get water sometimes.
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning
Resources which the college would like to include.
The college has its own website www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com
and it is updated regularly. On-line admission process is being conducted
through this website. Important news and notices are regularly displayed
through the website.
The college has a separate space allotted for the parking of motorbikes
and four wheelers, in this hilly area where space scarcity is a grave
limitation, it has immense importance and utility.
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook
annually? If ‘yes’, what is the information provided to students through
these documents and how does the institution ensure its commitment and
accountability?
The college publishes its prospectus carrying almost all the information
relevant for the students during the time of admission. The prospectus is
utilized for admission procedures and university regulations every year with
the following details:
The Profile: an outline of the geographical location and the history of the
college so that the applicants can get a clear glimpse of the rich heritage
right at the outset.
Current faculty of UG & PG Departments of the college followed by the
list of Non-Teaching Staff.
The Admission: The university specified admission procedure has been
explained to help the students to overcome the technical confusions.
Pattern of evaluation system is also mentioned along with the
examination system.
The Fee Structure of the various courses is listed followed by the
Permissible Subject Combination for all the UG courses.
Regulations of the North Bengal University: The entire regulations
relating B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/ (Part I, II, III), approved by the EC of the
university is given for the benefit of the students.
Details of the extra-curricular activities such as NSS, NCC etc. and the
other facilities available in college.
Code of Conduct: Seven-point code of conduct has been stated for the
students to observe for the sake of a better academic ambience in the
campus.
In addition, Academic Calendar is also published having detailed
information regarding the college activities throughout the year such as
examination schedule of the college, probable dates for publication of result,
dates for different programs and special events. Apart from these, the
information and updates regarding the college activities are provided in the
college website www.darjeelinggovernmentcollege.com.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships /
freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the
financial aid was available and disbursed on time?
The college encourages the students of the backward castes to avail the
scholarships provided by Government of West Bengal. There are also
provisions for the female students to take different fellowships given by
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Government of West Bengal and UGC. The college provides financial support
in several ways to all those students who are financially weak. The following
are the types of scholarships provided to the students-
Table 5.1. List of scholarships for students from different sources
Sl.
No.
Particular of scholarships Target group
1. Scholarship for SC/ST students from
Department of Backward Caste
Welfare, Government of West Bengal
SC/ ST/OBC-A students of
the college
2. S.N. Majumdar Endowment
Fellowship
Topper of every subject at
UG level.
3. Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-
means Scholarship
Financially weak but
meritorious students with
60% at UG level.
4. Kanyashree, Government of West
Bengal
Female students.
5. Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child
Scholarship, UGC
PG students who are single
girl child with 1st class
throughout academic career.
The SC, ST, OBC-A students get minority scholarships from Department of
Backward Caste Welfare, Government of West Bengal. College sends the
names of those students to the Darjeeling district SC/ST cell for further
implementation. The district cell sends scholarships directly to the bank
account of the students. So, all the SC/ST/OBC-A students who get admission
in this college, can avail the scholarships.
5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state
government, central government and other national agencies?
Figure 5.1. Number of students receiving financial assistance from State
Government.
5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for-
Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections
In order to aid the financially weaker sections,the college encourages
economically weaker and minority section of students to avail minority
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Nu
mb
er o
f st
ud
ents
Total No. of students Total No. of students availing fellowship
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scholarships from government and non-government agencies. The number of
seats are reserved for the students, as laid down by the government rules, at
the time of admission to various departments. Also students of the
economically weaker sections are given preference for accessing college
hostel facilities.
Table 5.2. List of students from the above category, residing in the hostel,
for the past five years.
Session No. of UG Stu-
dents
No. of PG
Students
No. of General
Students
No. of SC
Students
No. of ST
students
No. of OBC
Students
Total Stude
-nts
SNOW VIEW GIRLS HOSTEL
2010-11 25 4 11 0 7 11 29
2011-12 20 5 8 1 4 12 25
2012-13 24 5 9 4 4 12 29
2013-14 19 5 9 3 4 8 24
2014-15 22 4 9 5 8 4 26
CASTLETOWN GIRLS HOSTEL
2010-11 29 2 16 5 4 6 31
2011-12 29 1 14 5 4 7 30
2012-13 31 2 18 4 5 6 33
2013-14 29 1 18 3 5 4 30
2014-15 24 2 16 2 5 3 26
HEATHER LODGE (GIRLS)
2010-11 19 10 10 2 7 10 29
2011-12 20 8 7 3 7 11 28
2012-13 21 8 14 0 8 7 29
2013-14 20 9 10 5 8 6 29
2014-15 17 10 7 7 5 8 27
Students with physical disabilities
College takes special efforts to enable physically challenged students to secure
government free ships. Seats are kept reserved for physically challenged
candidates at the time of admission. At present, the number of students with
physical disabilities is negligible. But, keeping in mind about those students in
future, college has made the provision to take class in the ground floor as per
practicable.
Overseas students
Since last few years, no overseas student has been admitted in this college. So,
the college has not made any special provision for the overseas students. But,
college is ready to provide its usual teaching and learning facilities to the
interested students.
Students to participate in various competitions/National and
International
The college always encourages the students to participate in different co-
curricular programs. Students use to take part in various inter-college
competitions. There is very well-equipped sports facilities. College also
motivates the students to increase their self-confidence by conducting intra-
college competitions. The college is always ready to provide every kind of
support when a studenttakes part of any national level competitions. There is a
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cultural sub-committee comprising of some of the teachers who ensure the
participation of students throughout the year.
Students are also encouraged to participate in different competitions related
to their academic program such as poster presentations, oral presentations in
national seminars. For this purpose, seminar presentations are included in the
curriculum of the PG Departments to increase their self-confidence for
participation in such program.
Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.
There is no specific health center or there is no provision of any health
insurance. But, every department has minimum first aid facility for the
students. College arranges vehicles for the sick students for transporting to any
nearby hospital or health clinic. There is a Health and Hygeine sub-committee
in college consisting of six teachers who look into the issues regarding student
health and hygiene. NSS use to arrange regular awareness programs to
increase awareness among students.
Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
College has no special provision for organizing coaching classes for
competitive examinations. But, there is one Career Counselling Cell in this
college which gives updated information to the students about the schedules of
different competitive examinations on a regular basis. Several career
counselling services have also been arranged by the Career Counselling for the
benefit and encouragement of the students.
Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.)
In the curriculum of different subjects like Mathematics, a portion of computer
science along with use of various software packages are included. In many
departments, there are computer laboratories where the students are
encouraged to learn the computer basics.For language skill development,
different language departments especially English and Nepali Department
organizes frequent debate, group discussion programs for the students.
Support for “slow learners”
The students with learning difficulties are first identified based on their
performance in initial class tests or evaluation. These students are provided a
special mentoring session in their respective departments. The departments
also organizes remedial classes for those students. In the remedial classes,
teachers use to give bilingual explanation and discussion with the students.
Simplified reference books are recommended for them.
Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/
corporate/business house etc.
The educational tour and industrial visits are included in the curricula of some
departments like zoology, botany, microbiology, chemistry so that the students
can get an exposure to the corporate or business houses. For science subjects,
departments also organize research laboratory visit program which enable
them to make informed choices regarding career and higher studies.
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Figure 5.2. Laboratory visit organized by Department of Botany.
Publication of student magazines
There is a student magazine in the form of annual magazine, named‘Pines and
Camellias’ for a long time. The students are encouraged to express their
creative talents in the annual magazine. There is also an Annual Magazine
Sub-committee consisting of some teachers of the college who takes the
initiative for publication of this magazine every year.
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate
entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts.
To facilitate the entrepreneurship in various fields, career counselling cell
provides necessary information and prospects. The curricula of some subjects
are included with the industry visit program which also help the students to
develop the entrepreneurship skills.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which
promote participation of students in extracurricular and co-curricular
activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and
discussions, cultural activities etc.
The college always encourage the students for participation in extra-curricular
and co-curricular activities. This college has very strong Sports Wing, NCC
and NSS units who prepare policies and strategies for organizing different
programs related to such activities.During Fresher’s Welcome program,
Annual Social program new students get a chance to show their extra-
curricular talents. Different competitions are organized for new entrants where
they can express their skills. The dates of such activities are also included in
the college calendar. For organizing the cultural program, there is one cultural
sub-committee consisting of some teaching faculty who chalk out the plans
and strategies.
There is also one sports sub-committee who takes the initiative to
organize different intra college competitions of outdoor and indoor games.
They also assemble the information regarding different national, university
and inter college level competitions and encourage the potential student to
participate. There is a very strong NCC unit in this college and the students
under this unit has a number of achievements. College always promote and
support those students under NCC unit who take part in different national level
and state level camps throughout India.
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5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students
in preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of
students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as
UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, GATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL /
GMAT / Central /State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc.
College has no provision for taking special coaching classes for the
competitive examinations. However, the curricula of the UG and PG courses
are prepared orienting the syllabus of some related competitive examinations
where there is academic autonomy. The teachers always encourage and help
the students by taking special classes for these examinations.
Table 5.3. Number of students qualified in different national and state
level competitive examinations
Dept Examina-
tions
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Zoology NET - 2 - 1 - -
NE SLET - 1 1 1 - -
SSC 2 - - 1 1 -
W.B.C.S
(Executive)
- - - - 1 1
TET - 3 - 1 - -
SET - - - 1 1 1
OTHERS - - 1 - - -
Botany NET 1 1 - - - -
PSC (School) 1 - - - - -
SSC - - 2 2 - 2
Indian Forest
Service
1 - - - - -
W.B.F.S 1 - - - - -
DBT - - - - - 1
OTHERS 10 - - - - -
SET - - - - 2 -
Nepali NET - - - - - 1
TET - 2 - - - -
OTHERS 1 1 - - - -
English NET - - 2 1 1 -
Geography NET - - 1 1 2 -
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students
(academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.)
Academic: As stated earlier, the departments with academic autonomy
prepare their curriculum considering the subject-related competitive
examinations especially at PG level. However, teachers always encourage the
students by providing updated information regarding the higher education
prospects in the relevant field of studies.
Career: College has one Career Counselling Cell which provides assistance to
students regarding several job opportunities and career guidance. Students are
made aware of communication skills, soft skills by motivational lectures. They
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also organize the campus interview program for the students where the
employer are asked to visit the college for recruitment. Students are also made
aware about the proper ways of locating the information
Personal: College has no provision for personal counselling service.
Psycho-social: Every department take remedial classes for psycho-social
students along with interactive session. Such students are encouraged to
participate in different seminars, group discussions to enhance their self-
confidence.
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career
guidance and placement of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services
provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare
themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during
campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the
program).
Yes, the institution has a structured mechanism for career guidance and
placement of students.There is a Career Guidance and Placement Cell in this
college consisting of some teaching faculties. They provide updated
information regarding diverse career opportunities and competitive
examinations. They also encourages the students to attend different state level
and national level seminars and conferences for having exposure to higher
education and research field.
Table 5.4. Details of the campus interview program in 2014.
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes,
list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four
years.
There is a Grievance Redressal Cell named Sexual Harassment and
Grievances Cell which is constituted by some teaching faculties. TheCell
directly receives the cases of grievances from the students in writing matter.
The teaching members look after these matters very seriously and they take
corrective measures as early as possible. In some cases where administrative
intervention is necessary, the Principal take appropriate steps for remedies.
The complaints and suggestions regarding the academic curriculum arealso
received from the students in form of feedback which are carefully considered
to prepare academic curriculum and management. Hostel Superintendents
directly receives any grievance related to hostel. However, for some major
cases, Principal takes necessary step to resolve the problem.
Name of the
organization
Date Number of students
participated
Future Management
Institute
11th
September, 2014 150
ABP 5th
December, 2014 198
National Institute of
Technology
22nd
November, 2014 100
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5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining
to sexual harassment?
There is a Sexual Harassment and Grievances Cell comprising of some
teaching faculties who look after these matters very carefully.So far, no such
cases has been received from any student. College has a strict vigilance on the
disciplinary matters inside college campus and hostels. The cell has the
provision to take strict and necessary step if any such complaint is received in
near future.
5.1.12 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 on these?
Yes, the college has an Anti-Ragging Committee comprised of some teaching
faculties who has the provision to take strict steps if any related complaint is
received from students. However, there is no such report of ragging, till date,
in this college. Newly admitted students are made aware of ragging related
rules and regulations at the beginning of their college by the Anti-Ragging
Committee. The committee also directs the respective departments and the
students union to report any such incidents immediately for appropriate action.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the
institution.
There is one Student Welfare Committee who chalk out different activities
that can be useful for students. They also monitor and evaluate those activities
for proper implementation. Apart from these, there is also Career Counselling
and Placement Cell who help the students by providing information regarding
job opportunities and career guidance. This centerenables them about the
proper way of thinking related to their career plan and also provides literature
related to various openings. Students are also advised regarding how to locate
information about jobs and apply for them properly.
There is also a subsidized canteen with varieties of delicious menu. In
a separately constructed building, the canteen provides a healthy scope for
students to discuss various academic and other issues during their off
periods.Established in the year 1995, the college has an inexpensive stationary
store within its campus which provides the students basic stationary materials
at a minimal subsidized rate. This aids the students from economically
backward classes to easily gain access to stationary materials and at a lesser
price.
5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’,
what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic
and infrastructure development?
Yes, the college has an active Alumni Association. The association is involved
in different developmental and curricular activities of the college. College also
take feedbacks from alumni members for this purpose. The composition of the
alumni association is provided below:
President: Shri TrilokDewan – Honorable M.L.A Darjeeling
Vice-President: Dr. LalitaRai
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Secretary: Mr. Pemba Bomzon
Joint Secretary: Dr. RanjuTamang
Treasurer: Dr. P.C.Lama
Joint Treasurer: Ms. SujataKarki
List of some eminent personalities in the alumini association-
Shri TekBahudarThakuri – Ex- Principal B.T College, Kalimpong
Mrs. Ganga Pakhrin – Ex-Principal Kalimpong College.
Shri B.B Gurung – Ex Chief Minister of Sikkim
Shri LalitbahadurPariyar – Retd. I.A.S
Shri Machendra Pradhan – Sahitya Academy award winner
Shri TrilokDewan – Retd. I.A.S at present honorable M.L.A Darjeeling
Shri D.T. Tamlung – Retd. I.A.S
Shri N.B. Bhandari – Ex- Chief Minister of Sikkim
Late SubashGhising – Ex-Chaiman of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council
Smt. Chandra Kala Cintury – Retd. I.A.S
Shri Surendra Pradhan – Ex-Principal – Sikkim Govt. College.
Shri Pranab Chatterjee – Executive officer – All India Radio- Kurseong
Smt. Laxmi Pradhan – Ex- Officer- in- charge- Kurseong College
Shri D.K. Pradhan – Ex- M.L.A West Bengal
Shri BhimDahal – Ex- M.P Sikkim
Ms B.M. Singh – Retd. I.A.S – Chairperson- Sikkim Public Commision
5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 Provide the percentage of students progressing to higher education
or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
Table 5.5. Percentage of students progressing to higher education or
employment.
Academ
ic Year
UG to PG PG toPh.D. Employment
Sc. Com Arts Sc. Com Arts Sc. Com Arts
2013-14 80% No
Data
50% 3% No
Data
No
Data
10% No
Data
41%
2014-15 85% No
Data
55% 5% No
Data
No
Data
15% No
Data
40%
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5.2.2 Provide details of the program wise pass percentage and completion
rate for the last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the
university)? Furnish program-wise details in comparison with that of the
previous performance of the same institution and that of the Colleges of
the affiliating university within the city/district.
Figure 5.3.A. Comparative graph showing the number of students
appeared and awarded during last four years under UG courses.
Figure 5.3.B. Comparative graph showing the number of students
appeared and awarded during last four years under PG courses.
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Nu
mb
er
of
stu
de
nts
students appeared
students awarded
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
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students appeared
students awarded
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Table 5.6.A. Pass percentage and completion rate for the year 2012-13.
Subject/
Discipline
Number of
students
appeared
Number of
students
awarded
Number of first
class holders
Pass
percen
-tage
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Under Graduate
B.A.
(General)
106 91 38 69 10 3 54.3
B.Sc.
(General)
31 13 16 11 5 6 61.4
B. Com
(General)
31 17 22 12 6 1 70.8
English (H) 13 14 8 11 1 1 70.4
Nepali (H) 17 21 18 13 4 2 81.6
Bengali (H) 3 2 1 2 0 0 60.0
Geography
(H)
27 9 23 8 3 2 86.1
Political Science (H)
20 7 18 3 0 0 77.8
Philosophy
(H)
13 18 12 9 0 0 67.7
History (H) 8 8 5 6 0 0 68.7
Accountancy
(H)
18 6 16 6 4 2 91.7
Economics
(H)
15 3 7 1 1 0 44.4
Physics (H) 4 3 4 2 2 1 85.7
Chemistry
(H)
3 3 2 3 1 1 83.3
Mathematics (H)
14 1 7 1 1 0 53.3
Botany (H) 6 11 4 11 3 3 88.2
Zoology (H) 7 6 7 6 3 2 100
Microbiology (H)
4 1 2 0 0 0 40.0
Post Graduate
Nepali 20 11 20 11 14 8 100
English 20 14 19 12 6 5 91.2
Botany 16 11 16 11 5 8 100
Zoology 8 11 8 11 6 9 100
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Table 5.6.B. Pass percentage and completion rate for the year 2013-14.
Subject/
Discipline
Number of
students
appeared
Number of
students passed
Number of first
class holders
Pass
percen
-tage
Mal
e
Female Male Female Male Female
Under Graduate
B.A.
(General)
50 117 23 33 0 0 33.5
B.Sc. (General)
16 17 5 12 4 3 51.5
B. Com
(General)
20 29 20 7 5 2 55.1
English (H) 15 16 9 8 1 1 54.8
Nepali (H) 10 27 12 15 6 2 73.0
Bengali (H) 3 3 2 1 0 0 50.0
Geography
(H)
24 13 20 15 5 1 67.6
Political
Science (H)
18 11 8 3 0 0 37.9
Philosophy
(H)
9 19 6 7 0 0 46.4
History (H) 7 11 4 5 0 0 50.0
Accountancy
(H)
19 6 7 4 2 2 44.0
Economics (H)
14 5 7 2 0 0 47.4
Physics (H) 5 4 3 3 1 0 66.7
Chemistry
(H)
4 2 1 2 1 1 50.0
Mathematics
(H)
15 0 7 0 2 0 46.7
Botany (H) 10 9 6 5 3 3 57.9
Zoology (H) 10 6 7 4 2 2 68.7
Microbiology
(H)
5 1 2 0 0 0 33.3
Post Graduate
Nepali 19 19 19 19 14 12 100.0
English 15 17 15 12 4 5 81.8
Botany 8 15 8 15 7 11 100.0
Zoology 10 13 10 13 7 9 100.0
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Table 5.6.C. Pass percentage and completion rate for the year 2014-15.
Subject/
Discipline
Number of
students
appeared
Number of
students passed
Number of first
class holders
Pass
percen
-tage
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Under Graduate
B.A.
(General)
160 113 41 43 0 0 30.7
B.Sc.
(General)
21 3 17 1 0 0 75.0
B. Com
(General)
20 7 20 4 0 0 88.9
English (H) 12 13 10 11 0 0 84.0
Nepali (H) 14 23 13 12 0 2 67.6
Bengali (H) 3 0 1 0 0 0 33.3
Geography
(H)
22 17 17 9 2 1 66.7
Political Science (H)
14 33 8 11 0 0 40.4
Philosophy
(H)
4 3 2 2 0 0 57.1
History (H) 11 28 7 14 0 0 53.8
Accountancy
(H)
8 9 4 3 0 0 41.2
Economics
(H)
2 0 1 0 0 0 50.0
Physics (H) 9 3 5 2 0 0 58.3
Chemistry
(H)
5 0 1 0 0 0 20.0
Mathematics (H)
7 2 3 2 0 0 55.5
Botany (H) 2 10 2 10 0 1 (1st of
NBU)
100.0
Zoology (H) 7 7 4 4 0 0 67.1
Microbiology
(H)
1 1 1 1 0 1 100.0
Post Graduate
Nepali 19 19 19 17 14 10 94.7
English 12 17 11 11 1 1 75.9
Botany 2 8 2 8 2 4 100.0
Zoology 5 8 5 8 2 5 100.0
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5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level
of education and/or towards employment?
The college always encourages the students to progress at higher level of
education. Teachers promotes the students to participate in different
national level and state level seminars which give the students an
exposure to higher education and field of research.Departments also
organize different seminars where the students get chances to interact
with different research bodies.
Some PG departments also arrange industrial visits and laboratory visits
for the students which is also included within their academic curriculum.
This enables them to make informed choices regarding career and higher
studies. Such program also give them exposure to the corporate or
business house.
College has a Career Counselling Cell which provides assistance
regarding proper job prospects and career guidance. They are made aware
about the proper ways of locating the updated information about the job
opportunities.
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk
of failure and drop out?
There are several factors responsible for the higher rate of drop out or higher
risk of failure. College encourages the students and provides them appropriate
academic suggestions as per the factors responsible for their failure.
Special remedial classes are provided to the students who face failure in
the examinations. Teachers specially suggest comparatively easier
reference books and discuss the subject matters with them in a more
comprehensive way.
Sometimes students face failure due to health issues. To overcome such
difficulties, health awareness programs are conducted by NSS and Health
and Hygiene Sub-Committee.
There are some scholarship schemes for those students who are not able
to continue their study due to financial reasons. College encourages the
financially weak and minority class of students to avail different
scholarships provided by government and non-government agencies.
However, in spite of all such efforts, some students are always found to
discontinue their studies due to various reasons. College also encourages them
to do any appropriate certificate or diploma courses under distant mode of
education from IGNOU of our college.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular
activities available to students. Provide details of participation and
program calendar.
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There is a very strong sports unit in our college. Every year intra-college
competitions of different indoor and outdoor games are organized for students.
College students participate in inter-college basketball, volleyball, badminton,
football tournaments.
Different cultural programs such as Fresher’s Welcome, Annual
Social, BhanuJayanti Celebration etc. are organized every year. Cultural sub-
committee takes the initiative to conduct those programs. However, there is no
specific annual calendar for such events but the programs are arranged on
specific time with prior notifications. The NCC unit of this college is very
bright. The students of this unit participate in Republic Day Camp, New Delhi
and Local Republic Day Camp every year.
Figure 5.4.A. Biodiversity Day celebration, 2014; Figure 5.4.B. Inter-
department volleyball competition.
5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co-curricular,
extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University /
State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for the previous four years.
The following are some of the major achievements by the students of this
college:
Positioned 1st Runners-up at Inter-College Volleyball Tournament
organized by North Bengal University, 2013.
AnirudhChettri, student of this college, participated at 47-West Bengal
State Shooting Championship-2014, National Level (Gun for Glory)-2015
and was the player of the tournament at Intraclub Shooting
Championship-2014.
Winner of Inter-College Football Tournament, organized by North Bengal
University, 2015.
There is a very strong unit of NCC in this college. The following are some of
their achievements:
MeghaRai- Participated in RDC; Governor’s Medal Holder, Best Cadet of
West Bengal. She has also been selected for Youth Exchange Program
(YEP), 2015.
SamitaTamang- Participated in Republic Day Camp (RDC-2011), Raj
Path, New Delhi.
UpamaGurung- Participated in Local Republic Day Camp (LRDC-2012)
SumiThapa- Participated in LRDC-2012
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SushikaThapa- Participated in RDC, SNIC- (Leh-Ladakh, 2013)
PriyashikaGurung- Participated in ThalSainik Vamp (TSC-213)
NilamTamang- Participated in NIC, Bondel, Koklkata- 2014.
PranishaGhatraj- Participated in RDC; Governor’s Medal Holder, 2015.
Pritika Pradhan- Participated in RDC; Governor’s Medal Holder, 2015.
PriyankaRai- Participated in LRDC, Kolkata, 2015.
Figure 5.5. NCC Boys Unit.
5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its
graduates and employers, to improve the performance and quality of the
institutional provisions?
The feedback and suggestions are taken from the students, parents as well as
from the alumni members which are considered very seriously for curriculum
design to develop better teaching-learning process. The feedbacks are also
taken into account to evaluate the college provisions regarding co-curriculum,
management, developmental process and policy making.
5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish
materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other
material? List the publications/ materials brought out by the students
during the previous four academic sessions.
The college magazine, named “PINES & CAMELLIAS” is being published
annually by the College. Students of different departments regularly publish
Wall Magazines.‘HIMAL’ is the wall magazine published by Department of
Nepali. Department of English publishes the wall magazine –
‘POLYPHONY’.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give
details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding.
The college has a well-drafted Student Council, the members of which are
elected by the students. The General Councilors elect the office-bearers among
themselves. The Joint Secretary is elected among the students. Although, no
student Council election has been held in last four years, there is aStudent
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Council Election Sub-Committee has been constituted comprising of some
teaching faculties to conduct the election process in future.
The composition of the Cabinet of the Students’ Union is as follows:
(1) The President – Principal (ex-officio)
(2) The Vice-President – elected from the General Councilors
(3) The Pro Vice-President - do
(4) The General Secretary - do
(5) The Assistant General Secretary - do
(6) The Secretary, Study Circle - do
(7) The Secretary, Social Section- do
(8) The Secretary, Magazine Section - do
(9) The Secretary, Athletic Section - do
(10) Joint Secretary, Common Room Section (Boys)- elected among the boy
students.
(11) Joint Secretary, Common Room Section (Girls) – elected among girl
students.
There are several activities of the Student Council throughout the
year. They actively take part in conducting different cultural programs such as
Fresher’s Wecome, Annual Social, Annual Sports, BhanuJayanti Celebration,
Independence Day Celebration, NSS Programs. Apart from these, theyalso
look after the matters of student discipline and student grievances.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have
student representatives on them.
Governing body is the highest administrative body of the college who has to
take crucial decisions regarding the developmental process and policy making.
The General Secretary of Students’ Council is one of the members of this
governing body. However, the student representatives of Students’ Council
also participate actively during the admission process for helping the members
of Admission Committee.
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni
and former faculty of the Institution.
The college staff and students collaborate with the Alumni Association in
organizing different academic as well as cultural program. The college
organizes Alumni Meets and cultural programs time to time where the former
faculty members and all the alumni members are invited. Feedbacks from the
alumni members are considered as valuable suggestions for betterment of
curricular and co-curricular activities.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how
the mission statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in
terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve,
institution’s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
Vision of the institution
To inculcate an urge for knowledge and enlightenment in the younger
generation so that they can be ready to participate in the Nations development,
adding to its welfare, progress, security and environmental protection.
Mission of the institution
To follow up its glorious tradition of excellent academic performances,
inclusive growth as well as quality assurances with equal opportunities.
To increase female participation in the field of higher education as a part
of the legacy of this town.
To provide access to higher education to a greater number of students
particularly from the weaker sections, irrespective of religion, caste or
creed through formal and non-formal (distant learning) mode without
compromising with quality.
To impart quality based higher education with a view to acquiring
knowledge and developing skills among the students to generate new
vistas of resources for the country.
To develop knowledge of liberal arts, basic sciences, biological sciences,
social sciences, physical education and other multi-disciplinary courses of
modern relevance.
To develop a responsible, sensitive youth force who have social
commitments for the greater section of society at large.
To lay emphasis on value education so that the students would become
worthy citizens with noble ideals of serving their country.
To promote analytical and empirical research and micro-studies in basic
and social sciences, and humanities with special emphasis on the needs
and problems of the allied areas.
To ensure accountability to the society and create accountability at all
levels.
To build up a general environmental awareness and a community feeling
for the locality at the micro level along with the current ecological
consciousness on the global issues at the macro level.
Thus the mission statement of the College promotes the ideal of inclusive
education as the very basic programme and commits to the needs of larger
society. It seeks to promote and serve even students from the bottom and
marginal level of the society by instilling a spirit of confidence and self-
reliance among them which comes from knowledge through learning.
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6.1.2 What is the role of the top management, Principal and Faculty in
design and implementation of its quality policy and plans?
This institution is administered directly by the Higher Education Department
of Government of West Bengal as it is a Government College. Appointments
for permanent posts, confirmation, promotion, transfer of Principal, Teaching
and Non-teaching staff and allotment of various grants for smooth running of
the college are normally controlled by the Department of Higher Education of
West Bengal Government. The infrastructural works of construction,
electrical, sewage system, sanitary system and plumbing are developed and
maintained by the Public Works Department (Civil and Electrical) of the West
Bengal Government. Governing Body is the top management for the internal
administration. Governing Body is responsible to look after the regular
activities of the college, determining its future direction and fostering an
environment in which the institutional mission is achieved and the potential of
all learners could be enhanced. The Officer-in-Charge is aware about the
leadership of the Head of the Institution and he plays a key role in developing
a positive working academic environment. He is the key person in developing
the organizational structure, formulating and implementing the strategy of
academic development for the best practices of the institution.
The following are the major components with which the Head of the
Institute keeps close contact for various instructions, support and information
for smooth running of the college.
1. The Higher Education Department of the Government of West Bengal
2. The Higher Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal
3. North Bengal University
4. Indira Gandhi National Open University
5. The Governing Body of the College
6. The University Grants Commission
7. The Teachers’ Council of the College
8. The Convenors and members of different sub-committees
9. The Head of the Departments of this College
10. The Students’ Union
11. District Administration and Local Bodies
12. Special Interest groups
13. Public Works Department
14. Employers for placement of students
The Officer-in-Charge understands that the following three elements are
required for getting maximum output for academic assignment. These are –
Active task which includes: Defining the task; making a plan; allocating
work and resources; controlling quality and tempo of work and checking
performance.
Develop individuals which include: Developing and coaching
individuals; attending to personal problems and offering recognition and
status.
Group functions which include: Establishing clear standards;
maintaining discipline; building team spirit and encouraging a sense of
purpose.
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The Head of the Institute determines for giving priority to any of the above
mentioned elements so that the educational administration management
efficiency could be accelerated. As per discussion and resolutions adopted by
different recommending bodies, the Officer-in-Charge recommends and
forwards the matter for approval of any claims to the Higher Education
Directorate and Department. If the proposal is approved, the work is executed
with the help of all concerned under the able guidance of the Officer-in-
Charge.
As a Government College this institution is administered directly by
the Higher Education Department and the Education Directorate, Government
of West Bengal. They regulate year-wise budget allocation under the Plan and
Non-plan heads for the College as well as enjoy full authority in all
appointments, confirmation, career advancement, and transfer of Principal,
Teachers and Non-teaching staff. Even they decide on the Principals and
teachers participation in any Educational programme and foreign tour.
As Head of the Institution the Principal/Officer-in-Charge provides
leadership in creating a working environment and implements the government
policies. He is the key element in developing the organizational structure,
formulating and implementing the strategy of development through the college
development committee and Governing body. In all these tasks, the Teachers
Council and the Heads of the departments assist and advise. He gives
permission for undergoing PhD / M.Phil. Courses, forward applications for
UGC Major and Minor research projects.
For the internal administration, the Governing Body is the top
management group whose President is the District Magistrate. It endorses the
institution’s development activities, determines its future direction and
implements policies within the framework of Government directives. The
Principal forwards resolutions adopted by the Governing body for final
approval of the Higher Education Department.The composition of the
governimg body is provided below-
Table 6.1. Composition of the governing body of the college.
President District Magistrate, Darjeeling
Member Secretary Officer-in-Charge, Darjeeling Government College
Member Executive Engineer, P.W.D. (Social Sector)
University
Nominee
1. Mr. Amal Rai, Chairman, Darjeeling Municipality,
2. Mr. Anup Sekhar Chakrabarty, St. Josephs College,
Darjeeling
Government
Nominee
1. Mr. Tilak Chandra Roka, B.A., L.L.B.
2. Mr. Dipak Giri, M.A., B.Ed.
Teachers’Represe
ntative
1. Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai, Associate Professor, Dept of
Nepali, Darjeeling Govt College
2. Mrs. Swapna Chettri Kaur, Assistant Professor,
Dept of Zoology, Darjeeling Govt College
Non-teaching Staff
Representative
Mr. Bhim Giri, Lab Assistant, Dept of Geography
Students
Representative
Mr. Awanish Rai
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The Internal Quality Assessment Cell (IQAC) keeps a regular tab on
the academic aspects and activities of the College. The Teachers Council of
the college is a platform to discuss all academic and related developmental
issues.
The leadership of the Institution shows strong commitment to provide
logistical and technical support to the teachers and non-teaching staff for
improving their efficiency. The postgraduate departments (Botany and
Zoology) enjoy academic autonomy.
The academic aspects of every postgraduate department (English,
Nepali, Botany and Zoology) are scrutinized by a PG Board of Studies. The
PG Board of Studies regulates all the academic policies regarding
postgraduate studies of the respective departments.
The non-teaching staff, on the other hand, also plays a vital role for the
improvement of the College administration. They frequently take the help of
the faculties in the areas of understanding many office matters.
The following structure shows the major components with whom the
Principal/Officer-in-Charge keeps close contact and operates the College
administration smoothly and effectively:
Figure 6.2. Management system of the college
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring the
following?
The policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated
mission:
Propelled by the Institutional mission, the Officer-in-Charge of the College
maintains an effective liaison with the Government, Governing Body, the
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IQAC and the Teachers Council in formulating the policy statements and
action plans. He takes care to look after the interest of the stakeholders
engaged to run the institution in a very smooth and proper manner. Teachers
perform their duties of taking classes, giving guidance and advice to the
students both inside and outside the classroom and laboratories. Being a
Government College, the institution is totally guided by the policies of the
Government of West Bengal.
Formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of
the same into the institutional strategic plan:
As per specific directives and guidelines of Government or the UGC, the
IQAC of the College formulates the broad principles and plans for certain
action areas. As a corollary the Teachers' Council in their general meeting
discusses the action plans for the future. To implement those plans different
academic and administrative committees and sub-committees are constituted.
As per requirements non-teaching staff and student representatives are also
incorporated in these committees.
Interaction with stake holders:
Interaction with stake holders is a continuous process which involves dynamic
exchanges between the parents and the teachers at the departmental level.
Keeping the parents updated about their wards progress is an essential
component of the teaching learning process and this is taken care of primarily
by the departments. The non-teaching staff members are always encouraged to
voice their opinion on crucial operational matters. Besides this, their
representation in Governing Body has also been ensured. The Teachers
Council is an important forum where issues related to academic matters and
overall development of the College in general are taken up. The management
seeks the confidence of the Teachers Council in implementing certain key
targets. Members of the Governing Body and the Alumni Association also
make it a point to visit the college regularly. The Officer-in-Charge and
faculty members regularly interact with the students who are the most
important stakeholders in this academic process.
Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis,
research inputs and consultations with the stake holders:
Specific needs of students, which are often allied to a geographic location or
socio-economic setting, are identified. Prioritizing on those inputs creates an
environment suitable for policy implementation. The College understands the
need for addressing newer challenges, such as profit-orientation in educational
system, demand for utility based education etc.
Reinforcing the culture of excellence:
Since its inception in 1948, this institution has been known as a centre having
an excellent academic environment. Many distinguished personalities were
either teachers or students of this college. Currently the IQAC plays a major
role to reinforce the culture of excellence and under its leadership the faculty
members are always encouraged to upgrade themselves and to spread the new
knowledge among their students. The teachers are publishing articles in
national and international journals. The NSS unit of the college aims to
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encourage all teaching, non-teaching members and students of the college to
be aware and participate in different activities.
Community orientation through NSS activities is a major step to instill
a spirit of community service also stimulates a culture of excellence. To
promote a culture of independent thinking and spirit of learning, students
seminars are organized by all PG departments in particular. The College is
going to revive its peer-reviewed research journal “Journal of Bengal natural
History Society” (ISSN – 0409-0756).
Champion organizational change:
The institution remains committed to the cause of improving organizational
change in an efficient and value-laden manner. In this regard, the Officer-in-
Charge keeps in mind the recommendations of the Governing Body and the
Teachers Council whenever possible. The art of building consensus is a
valuable life-skill and the students get a hands-on experience for such skills by
managing their own affairs through a democratic Students Union.
In order to promote higher education among all sections of the populace, there
is a running Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU),
where the number of students is gradually increasing over the years indicating
the importance of off-campus enrollment.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and
evaluate policies and plans of the institution for effective implementation
and improvement from time to time?
As per specific guidelines of the State Government or the UGC, the IQAC of
the College formulates the broad principles and plans for certain action areas.
As a corollary the Teachers' Council in their general meeting discusses the
action plans for the future. Most of the academic targets are set with a specific
deadline.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by
the top management?
The Principal/Officer-in-Charge and the IQAC guide the faculties to organize
seminars, symposium, conferences, excursions, as well as to represent the
college in academic events organized by other institutions. The junior teachers
are groomed by the seniors to create a spirit of bonhomie. The faculty
members are also encouraged to conduct research projects funded by UGC
and to participate in orientation and refresher courses.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
Along with the seniors, junior faculties are entrusted with conducting
admission, University examinations, Students’ Union election and various
other administrative works. The mechanism helps Govt. College teachers
build up their leadership in academic and college administration. When the
existing Officer-in-Charge is out of station, senior teachers have to discharge
duties as Officer-in-Charge on rotation and thus can develop their
administrative ability to run the college under various situations. The elected
Students’ Union is an important platform where students have ample
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opportunity to get trained and enrich their leadership qualities. Through
multiple co-curricular activities of the union, the organizing capability of the
students gets developed. Some of the non-teaching staff are selected to lead
the day-to-day functioning of college administration while some are assigned
management of finance and accounts related activities.
6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational
autonomy to the departments/units of the institution and work towards
decentralized governance system?
PG departments of Botany and Zoology enjoy operational autonomy in
academic developmental matters. Each department has the power to decide the
cut-off marks for UG and PG admission, purchase of books, purchase of
contingency equipment, departmental routine preparation, distribution of
syllabus and class-load among teachers, functioning of departmental libraries,
departmental excursions and conducting of departmental meeting on academic
matters.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If
‘yes’, indicate the levels of participative management.
Yes, the college promotes the culture of participative management for an
effective internal coordination and monitoring mechanism. All activities in the
College involve active participation between the Officer-in-Charge and the
Teachers’ Council. The Teachers' Council being the highest academic body of
the College has to take decisions in all academic matters. Participatory
management is ensured through the various sub-committees.
Table 6.2. List of Teachers’ Council Sub-committee.
ADMISSION COMMITEE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
COMMITTEE (U.G)
Sri Sonam Lama (Jt. Convener)
Geography Dr. Somenath Dey (Jt. Convener)
Zoology
Sri Amarjeet Tamang (Jt.
Convener) Mathematics
Dr. Jyotirmoy Dutta (Jt.
Convener) Chemistry
Sri Dawa Bhutia Zoology Sri Sariul Haque Physics
Sri Samir Haldar Botany Sri Souvik Mitra Botany
Sri Bhupen Tamang Nepali Dr. Somenath Dey Physics
Sri Md. Jakir Hussein Zoology Ms. Mandira Ghissing English
Sri Gambhir Dhoj Subba Philosophy Ms. Sudha Rai Economics
Sri Goutam Dey Physics Sri Jannat Alom Miah Philosophy
Sri Rana Saha Commerce Sri Prateek Singh Hindi
Sri Samsul Hoque Geography Sri Nirmalya Shee Zoology
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
COMMITTEE (P.G.)
INTERNAL EXAMINATION
COMMITTEE (U.G)
Sri Binesh Pradhan
(Convener) Nepali
Dr. Sandhya Kumar Singh
(Convener) Hindi
Dr. Biswajit Dey Botany Sri Ambika Prasad
Mukhopadhyay Chemistry
Mrs. Smriti Singh English Sri Nima Sherpa Nepali
Sri Rajkumar Chhetri Nepali Dr.Archan Bhattacharya Botany
Sri Priyankar Sanphui Zoology Dr. Debjani Mitra Geography
Dr. Debabrata Das Botany Dr. Rajendra Saha Chemistry
Mrs. Vani Agarwal Zoology Sri Samir Haldar Botany
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NAAC STEERING COMMITTEE
Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama, Officer-in-
Charge (Chair-person) Officer-in-Charge
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharjee (Jt. Convener) Botany
Mr. Rajarshi Chaterjee (jt Convener) English
Mr. Sumanta Mukhopadhyay, Teachers’
Council Secretary (Member) Bengali
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Roy (Member) Commerce
Mr. Souvik Mitra (Member) Botany
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui (Member) Zoology
Dr. Debraj Saha (Member) Chemistery
Ms. Indrita Saha (Member) Geography
ROUTINE & ACADEMIC CALENDAR
COMMITTEE
STUDENT’S WELFARE &
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Ms. Nisha Tamang
(Convener) Geography
Dr. Rujas Yonle (Jt.
Convener) Zoology
Dr. Ambika Thami Pol. Science Dr. Biswajit Maity (Jt.
Convener) Physics
Ms. Indrita Saha Geography Sri Sailesh Gupta Physics
Sri Somraj Bnerjee English Ms. Dewki Limbu Geography
Dr. Soma Pal Microbiology
Ms. Namrata Pariyar Pol. Science
Sri Jannat Alam Miah Philosophy Ms. Sangeeta Yonzone Economics
Sri Souvik Mitra Botany Sri Pranab Bhattacharya Mathematics
SEMINER & WORKSHOP
COMMITTEE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Ms. Sujata Rani Rai (Jt.
Convener) Nepali Sri Abu Sayeed (Convener) Librarian
Dr. Debabrata Das (Jt.
Convener) Botany Sri Lopsang G. Bhutia Tibetan
Mrs. Roshni Pradhan History Sri Abhijit Sharma Roy English
Sri Yuvraj Gurung Zoology Dr. Sumana Saha Zoology
Dr. Alina Pradhan Pol. Science Dr. Preetam Ghoshal Philosophy
Sri Kabi Basnet Nepali Dr. Tapas Kumar Pal Economics
Dr. Preetam Ghoshal Philosophy Sri Pranab Bhattacharya Mathematics
ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE COLLEGE MAGAZINE COMMITEE
Smt. Swapna chhetri
(Convener) Zoology
Sri Binesh Pradhan
(Convener) Nepali
Dr. Sandhya Kumari Singh Hindi Sri L. G. Bhutia Tibetan
Ms. Namrata Pariyer Pol. Science Dr. Archan Bhattacharya Botany
Dr. Biswajit Maity Physics Mrs. Smriti Singh English
Sri Sailesh Gupta Physics Mrs. Roshni Pradhan History
Sri Kabi Basnet Nepali Dr. Tapas Kumar Pal Economics
Sri Rajarshi Chatterjee English Dr. Rajendra Saha Chemistry
GAMES & SPORTS COMMITTEE CULTURAL COMMITTEE
Sri Nirmal Subba
(Convener) Economics
Ms. Sujata Rani Rai
(Convener) Nepali
Sri Projjwal Pradhan Commerce Dr. Preetam Ghoshal Philosophy
Sri Nirmalya Shee Zoology Ms. Namrata Pariyar Pol.
Science
Ms. Indrita Saha Geography Dr. Ambika Thami Pol.
Science
Ms. Sudha Lama History Sri Somraj Banerjee English
Sri Amarjeet Tamang Mathematics Sri Kabi Basnet Nepali
INCOME TAX & TEACHERS SERVICE RELATED COMMITTEE
Sri Sanjay Kumar Rooy (Jt.
Convener) Commerce Dr. Somnath Dey Zoology
Dr. Subrata Kar (Jt. Commerce Dr. Somnath Dey Physics
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Convener)
Dr. Tapas Kumar Pal Economics Dr. Subhasis Panda Botany
Dr. Biswajit Dey Botany Sri Ambica Prasad
Mukhopadhyay Zoology
Sri Nirmal Subba Economics Ms. Sangeeta Yonzone Chemistry
Sri Prateek Singh Hindi Sri Abhijit Sharma Roy Economics
Sri Yuvraj Gurung Zoology Dr. Sumana Saha English
PUBLICATION & RESEARCH
REVIEW COMMITTEE
COUNSELLING & PLACEMENT
COMMITTEE
Dr. Subrata Kar (Jt.
Convener) Commerce
Mrs. Swapna Chettri
(Convener) Zoology
Dr. Biswajit Maity Physics Ms. Sudha Rai Economics
Dr. Preetam Ghoshal Philosophy Sri Gambhir Dhoj Subba Philosophy
Dr. Debabrata Das Botany Sri Priyankar Sanphui Zoology
Ms. Indrita Saha Geography Sri Arghya Ghosh Botany
Dr. Archan Bhattacharya Botany Sri Sariul Haque Physics
INFRASTRUCTURE &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
STIUDENT COUNCIL & ELECTION
COMMITTEE
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
(Jt. Convener) Botany
Dr. Raj Kumar Chettri (Jt.
Convener) Nepali
Mr. Yuvraj Gurung (Jt. Convener)
Zoology Dr. Alina Pradhan (Jt. Convener)
Pol. Science
Mr. Sonam Lama Geography Mr. Samsul Haque Geography
Dr. Alina Pradhan Pol. Science Mr. Goutam Dey Physics
Mr. Rana Saha Commerce Mr. Satyam Tamang Botany
Mr. Arghya Ghosh Botany Md. Zakir Hussain Zoology
Mr. Abu Sayed Librarian Mr. Debraj Saha Chemistry
Dr. Jyotirmoy Dutta Chemistry Ms. Dewaki Limbu Geography
CELL FOR PREVENTION OF
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
STUDENTS’ HOSTEL, HEALTH &
HYGIENE COMMMITTEE
Dr. Ambika Thami
(Convener) Pol. Science
Ms. Mandira Ghissing
(Convener) English
Mrs. Nisha Tamang Geography Mrs. Priyanka Rai English
Mr. Rujas Yonle Zoology Mr. Nima Sherpa Nepali
Mrs. Debjani Mitra Geography Mr. Bhupen Tamang Nepali
Dr. Soma Pal Saha Microbiol Mr. Jannat Alam Miah Philosophy
Mr. Satyam Tamang Botany Mr. Arghya Ghosh Botany
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it
developed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Imparting quality education at an inclusive level to cater to all corners of the
society has been the policy of the College since its inception in 1948 and it is
reviewed by IQAC of the college.
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so,
give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.
It has to take into account the State Government Development Grant and the
grants sanctioned by UGC are distributed to all departments as per need.. For
the academic development the institution plans to open new subjects of
teaching from time to time. The institution is considering opening of new UG
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Honours courses in Geology and UG courses as pass subjects of Sociology
and Education have also been opened.
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making
processes.
Education Directorate and Higher Education Department - these two wings of
the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal directly
controls the organizational structure of the college. Governing Body is the top
management relating to decision making process. Rest of the organizational
detail is shown by the following schematic diagram.
Figure 6.3. Internal organizational stuructre of the college.
6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of
the institution for each of the following:
Teaching and Learning:
The quality of the teaching learning process, from academic point of view,
depends on capacity of teachers and receptivity of students. Elimination of
vacancy in teaching posts remains a constant endeavour of the College. The
geographical catchment area of our students is gradually expanding to remote
corners of Darjeeling district. Both at the UG and PG levels, participative
learning, interactive sessions, student seminars, review, project work and
problem solving exercises, practical/field work are regularly used. The
Internal Academic Audit is conducted for CAS. This process helps every
teacher fill up the shortcoming, if any, and improve qualitatively in his
teaching plan. Study tours, educational excursion of students for different
departments are conducted as on-curriculum /off curriculum programme. The
students are to prepare and submit a full report on the field study thereafter.
All the departments encourage their students to spend some quality time at
their own seminar libraries to carry out their reference work under the
supervision of one of the departmental teachers. The teachers devote a part of
their time in the departmental library. Project, dissertation, students’ seminar
which are normal practice to PG students. Students from weaker sections are
given support in their studies by way of full or partial tuition fee waiver. Care
is always taken so that no student having a desire for education drops out for
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want of fees. Thus, the college endeavours to achieve greater heights in
respect of teaching learning process.
Research and Development:
The teaching staff members are showing their interest to bring research fund
against minor research projects for the overall academic development of the
College. Funds are now coming from various State level (West Bengal
Biodiversity Board) and Central Govt. (UGC) agencies. The amount of funds
received for minor and major projects is significantly higher than before. The
college encourages participation of staff members in faculty development
programmes within and outside the College, without disrupting the academic
schedule. Keeping in mind the ongoing academic programme, departments
arrange local and State level Seminars, Symposiums etc. on different issues.
The college also encourages its faculties to participate in Seminars,
Workshops, Symposiums organized by other institutions. The increasing
number of publications in international and national peer reviewed journals
bear evidence of academic contribution of this college to the national and
global knowledge base.
Community engagement:
The college has an active NSS unit which has increased its activities over the
last few years. Several outreach programmes have been successfully
organized. The college helps different wings of the Government to arrange its
broadcast events and public examinations. The teachers and non-teaching staff
of the college extend their active participation to conduct those examinations.
Through its unit of IGNOU the college helps the local populace in terms of
adult and continuing education for study in different branches.
Human resource management:
The teaching faculty works in various committees and sub committees and
participates in the cultural activities of the College. They are also engaged in
research and publication. During the promotion or placement of teachers to
higher scale of pay, the Principal/Officer-in-Charge has to send their Annual
Confidential Reports (ACR) and Special Confidential Reports (SCR) to the
Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal.The health related needs of the
employees and their families are covered under WBHS (2008) and cashless
Health Scheme instituted by the Government of West Bengal.
Industry interaction:
There is a Career Counseling Cell in the College which organizes industry
interfaces between the industry and the students. It is mostly the final year
students who attend these career counseling and job recruitment sessions.
6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate
information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the
top management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the
institution?
The Head of the Institution ensures collection of information through the
following:
Formal feedback from students of each department.
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Continuous informal feedback from teachers and non-teaching staff.
Feedback from Head of the Departments.
Feedback from the departments on Parent-Teacher meetings.
Minutes Teachers’ Council meetings.
Additionally the Alumni of the College also provide inputs for
improvement.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of
the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional
processes?
The College authority takes all possible care to ensure that all the members of
staff are involved in the institutional processes. The Governing Body and
Internal Quality Assurance Cell have representatives from both teaching and
non-teaching staff which ensures their active participation. The Teachers’
Council along with the sub-committees has a mechanism to groom junior
teachers. Meetings of all these bodies are held at regular intervals and the
institutional processes are reviewed so that their efficiency is enhanced.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the
last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions.
The Governing Body and the Teachers’ Council have made several resolutions
on academic and administrative aspects of the College.
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provisionfor according the
status of autonomy to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the
efforts made by the institution in obtaining autonomy?
As a Government College under the aegis of the Higher Education
Department, Government of West Bengal, the College needs approval of the
Government for obtaining autonomy. The College is yet to approach the
Government with a proposal for autonomy. For the undergraduate level the
academic decisions (framing of syllabus, conducting examinations, fixing
norms of admission and registration, etc.) are taken by North Bengal
University. However, the college has academic autonomy at the postgraduate
level Botany and Zoology.
6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances/complaints are
promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to
analyze the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder
relationship?
The College has a Grievance Redressal Cell where students can record their
grievances. They can also provide their feedback about the College in the
evaluation forms given to them by the IQAC. There is a formal mechanism to
address general grievances as well. Names of incumbents in Anti-ragging
squad are displayed properly. The faculty members keep a very cordial
relationship with the parents of the students. Parent-Teacher meetings are
conducted in each department. Feedback from the parents is taken and sincere
effort is made to address the issues to help the quality control of the
Institution. The guardians also meet the Principal for redressal of their
grievances.
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6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court
cases filed by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and
decisions of the courts on these?
There is no such instance.
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student
feedback on institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the outcome
and response of the institution to such an effort?
The students are given feedback forms by the IQAC in which they evaluate
faculties of respective departments. Anonymity is maintained in this case. The
filled up forms are analyzed by the IQAC committee and also the Officer-in-
Charge and necessary steps are taken for improvement.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the
professional development of its teaching and non-teaching staff?
Researches being one of the priorities of the Institution, the faculty members
are engaged in conducting minor research projects, participating in national
and international seminars and workshops. Further, the teachers also act as
resource persons in seminars, workshops, etc. conducted by other
colleges/universities. They also regularly attend Orientation Programme,
Refresher Courses conducted by the various Academic Staff Colleges for their
enrichment. The non-teaching staffs are given Computer training and hands-on
interactive sessions with software such as COSA, E-Bantan, E-Pradan etc. for
preparation of salary bill, keeping accounts, student’s data and various other
functions of the office.
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty
empowerment through training, retraining and motivating the employees
for the roles and responsibility they perform?
Many teachers have been able to complete Refresher Course, Orientation
Programme, PhD Coursework etc. and the College authority has always been
supportive of such needs of the teachers. The faculty members of the College
are also engaged in various activities of academic leadership. They are
encouraged to perform their duties as the BOS members of the North Bengal
University, as Head Examiner, Examiner, Scrutinizer, Paper setter, Moderator,
etc.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to
evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is
appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal.
The Institution maintains Daily Self-Appraisal System in which each teacher
keeps a record of attendance, classes allotted and taken and other academic as
well as administrative activities done inside and outside College. These Self-
Appraisal Reports of each teacher are submitted to the Principal every month
and are forwarded by the Principal to concerned higher authorities. All such
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multifaceted activities of a teacher are reflected in a consolidated manner in
the form of Annual Confidential Report (ACR), which is prepared by
consulting the Self-Appraisal Reports. The teachers are encouraged by the
UGC Career Advancement Scheme endorsed by the Government. Record of
their leaves are also kept and documented accordingly. There is scope of
Career Advancement Schemes for non-teaching staff as well. They are
evaluated by the Principal and Head of the concerned department. The non-
teaching staffs undergo a Performance appraisal system where the Principal
submits Annual Progress Report (APR) to the higher authority.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal
reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they
communicated to the appropriate stakeholders?
The Daily Self-Appraisal of the faculty are submitted to the Principal which is
subsequently forwarded to the Higher Education Department, Government of
West Bengal. Annual Confidential Report (ACR) of every faculty is prepared
in consonance with these Self-Appraisal Reports. This serves as a necessary
document for the Career Advancement of the faculty. At the time of
confirmation of service of every teaching and non-teaching staff a Special
Confidential Report from the Principal is also required.
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-
teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such
schemes in the last four years?
The permanent employees of the College are bona fide Government servants.
As a result they are entitled to the General Provident Fund (GPF), Group
Insurance (GI) Scheme and the Cashless Health Scheme of the Government of
West Bengal. The GPF and GI schemes are compulsory for all and hence
100% employees are availing it. The Health Scheme is in force since 2008 and
has been availed by more than 90% of employees till date. Under the new
cashless health scheme, even families of employees have been brought under
insurance.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and
retaining eminent faculty?
The College is guided by the recruitment policy of Government of West
Bengal and so it cannot appoint regular faculty on its own. The recruitment of
the teaching staff is made as per existing rules following UGC norms by the
Department of Higher Education through the Public Service Commission,
West Bengal.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and
efficient use of available financial resources?
Being a Govt. College, it is guided by the financial rules of the Govt. of West
Bengal. A number of committees consisting of teaching and/or non-teaching
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staff are constituted every year to ensure purchase of equipment, books and
furniture. Utilization of resources and also monitored effectively. Such
committees are:
Tender Committee.
Central Purchase committee
UGC committee
Library committee
Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
Other significant mechanisms are as follows
Appropriate tendering process is ensured to maintain fairness in purchase
related matters.
Sufficient publicity is given to the tenders through other Govt. offices.
Salary is billed through the COSA software.
Financial resources are received directly into bank accounts and the State
Government has introduced the mechanism of E-Pradan thereby making
the system computerized.
Records of purchases, bill and cheque registers, stock books, scholarship
registers showing receipts and disbursements are maintained and
regularly updated.
The whole process of fund allocation and management is supervised by
the Principal.
The Governing Body also recommends proposals for the effective
utilization of financial resources.
Auditing is done periodically and stipulations are met.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external
audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit
objections? Provide the details on compliance.
Grants received from UGC, WBBB, etc. are regularly audited by
registered auditors and the utilization certificate and statement of
expenditures as per prescribed formats, are submitted to the respective
bodies in due time.
The grants received by the state government are audited by the Audit and
Accounts Section of the office of the Principal Accountant General,
Government of West Bengal.
They conduct detailed audit of all accounts periodically.
The last audit was conducted for the period 01.01.2002 to 31.3.2015.
Major objections and its compliance to the same are being done properly.
6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and
how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure
statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four
years and there serve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.
The institution receives annual and planned funds primarily from the
Government of West Bengal and UGC.
Apart from these, additional grants for specific purposes are also received
by the College.
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The details of receipts and expenditure under Plan and Non-Plan head and
UGC grants are being listed below. Records are available for perusal.
The expenditures on state government funds are made as per
availability/allocation of fund. Details of the fund provided and the
expenditure is provided in Table 4.12.
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing
additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any).
For securing additional funding separate proposals are placed to the Govt. as
well as UGC. For example in terms of infrastructural
development/upgradation/maintenance, the college submits project-wise
proposals duly vetted by the Public Works Department (PWD) to the Higher
Education Department, West Bengal. Government generously considers the
projects and allots fund at the disposal of PWD for execution of the works.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell
(IQAC)? If ‘yes’, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality
assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality
assurance processes?
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), an autonomous body of the
college, was established on 20/09/2012 as per the guidelines of the UGC for
conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the performance of the
institution. The institution understands that the IQAC must develop quality
measuring mechanisms in all academic and administrative spheres and make
valid and practical suggestions for improvement and efficiency. To this end
the college has developed a quality policy which will be included in the
college prospectus for the next session. By using the IQAC primarily in its
monitoring and advisory capacity the college strives to ensure that it plays a
role in the decision making process including the career advancement of
teachers. This also ensures that the quality assurance process becomes
integrated with the general functions and operations of the institution.
b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the
management/authorities for implementation and how many of them were
actually implemented?
Over the years the IQAC has suggested opening of contemporary new subjects
to meet the local demand of the students, proper utilisation of college to
enhance the number of class rooms, and the purchasing of technology-driven
aids to augment the teaching-learning process. The process for opening of new
subjects has already been started and the college has already got consent from
concerned authorities. The space of second floor and first floor has already
been utilised properly as per as practicable for the enhancement of class
rooms. Some technology-driven aids have already been purchased in order to
augment the teaching-learning process, such as white board, glass board.
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Some interactive smart boards will be purchased very soon, acquiring
financial approval from the concerned authority.
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention
any significant contribution made by them.
The IQAC has three external members in the committee. Their suggestions
have been invaluable during the meetings and have materially contributed
towards the suggestions and advice that the IQAC includes in its future plans
of action at the end of each session.
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of
the IQAC?
The students are given an opportunity to express their grievances and give
their suggestions not only during periodical interactive sessions with the
students but also during regular meetings with the members of the students’
union. Although the college does not have an official alumni association ex-
students are frequently invited to events and functions where their opinions
and suggestions are sought. The IQAC takes it all into consideration when it
convenes its periodical meetings.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different
constituents of the institution?
Though the IQAC includes representatives from the teaching staff only, but
head clerk and accountant are being invited in most of the meetings to get
opinions on some matters. Consequently all discussions and resolutions are
communicated to the different components of the institution by way of
notifications and circulars.
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality
assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If ‘yes’, give
details on its operationalization.
The IQAC has requested the departments as well as all the committees to
submit annual reports to the Principal/Officer – in - Charge. The IQAC
considers all these reports to be the basis upon which it can clearly determine
the state of the institution.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective
implementation of the Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details
enumerating its impact.
The Principal/Officer – in - Charge holds regular meetings formally and
informally with the teaching and non-teaching staff updating them about the
future plans of action and the necessary steps required for their
implementation.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Auditor other external
review of the academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to
improve the institutional activities?
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As it is a Government College, the college has no authority to conduct external
academic audits separately. It is under the purview of the Education
Directorate/Higher Education Department, Government of west Bengal.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the
requirements of the relevant external quality assurance
agencies/regulatory authorities?
The IQAC was formed on 20/09/2012 for the first time in the college for
conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the performance of the
institution. Its plan of action and modus operandi from the very beginning has
been largely determined by the recommendations given by the committee
members. The future plans of action are structured according to the directives
of the annual AQAR and all avenues that are pursued are established in
accordance with NAAC guidelines. Apart from this the institution is also
scrutinized by the affiliating university as well as other government bodies and
the general administrative mechanism is largely determined by their policies.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review
the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies
of operations and outcome?
The institution has an elaborate feedback mechanism in place. The teaching-
learning process is an important component of the questionnaire. Apart from
this after each examination there is a result meeting with all the heads of the
departments. Each department also holds frequent parent-teacher meetings.
The Principal/Officer – in - Charge also holds an interactive open discussion
with all the students of the college in the college auditorium. There issues
related to teaching and learning are raised and attempts are made to resolve
them.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies,
mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external
stakeholder?
The IQAC has decided that the annual AQARs should be uploaded in the
college website. Furthermore, the institutional quality policies, learning
outcomes and graduate attributes are to be published in the college prospectus.
As far as the outcomes are concerned, this is accomplished primarily through
parent-teacher meetings. Sometimes relevant notices are put up on the notice
board for the students and other staff members.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and
Management which the college would like to include.
Leadership qualities are honed with proper opportunities. Decentralized style
of functioning in the College inculcates the spirit of leadership among several
teachers. It needs to be reiterated here that teachers of this College belong to a
wider pool of cadres of West Bengal Education Service (WBES).
Administrative functions with respect to higher education in West Bengal are
handled by this cadre only. Many teachers of this College have either
performed administrative functions directly or on short-time assignments.
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7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and
facilities?
As of now there is no provision for Green Audit or Environmental Audit of the
college conducted by any external agency. The college, however, monitors the
environmental balance within the campus through the following measures:
The NSS and NCC Unit of the college monitors the beautification of the
environment.
Tree Plantation Programme is held annually by the NSS Unit.
Medicinal Plant Garden is maintained by the Department of Botany. The
College Garden in front of the Main Building is also maintained properly.
The college has its own three gardeners who maintain the garden
throughout the year.
The NSS and NCC Unit of the college along with the teachers, office staff
and other students were participated in “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan” with an
objective to clean the college.
Part I UG students have to conduct environmental project works as part of
their curriculum. This practice certainly enhances their environmental
consciousness.
Seminars on environmental related issues are organized by some
departments in the college.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus
eco-friendly?
Energy conservation:We are very much aware that energy conservation
is a basic pre-requisite to make the campus eco-friendly. The staff ensures
that as soon as the necessity of any electrical and electronic equipment
comes to an end, it is immediately switched off and consequently the
devices are unplugged. The necessity for energy conservation is
circulated both among the staff and the students. If, at times, the students
forget to switch off the lights and fans after the classes, the vigilant non-
teaching staff immediately takes care to switch these off. Effort has also
been initiated to supplant the more energy consumable lamps with
modern energy saving CFL lamps and tubes.
Use of renewable energy:None
Water harvesting:There are proper arrangements to collect the rain
water from roof to be used in toilets and for cleaning of the college.
Check dam construction:Not applicable in the area of the college.
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Efforts for Carbon neutrality:The college is located in the hill slope
amidst trees and we are maintaining the carbon free environment through
plantation of more trees and gardening.
Plantation:Every year tree plantation programme is being organized
under the aegis of the college NSS Unit. The staff and the students
participate in this programme with complete enthusiasm. The Department
of Botany and NSS maintain the Medicinal Plant Garden and flower
garden in front of the college building.
Hazardous waste management:A little amount ofhazardous waste that
is generated in the science laboratories is taken care of by the respective
departments.
Different kinds of wastes (organic and inorganic) are labeled
according to the disposal rules and are then transported to the inventory of
disposal sites provided by Darjeeling municipality.There are no scopes of
Common Integrated Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)
with Common Incinerators & Secured Landfills provided to the college
and these are managed by the municipality only. Since Darjeeling town is
in a hilly terrain individual institute has no permission to maintain itself
the rules and recommendations given by Ministry of Environment and
Forest, Govt. of India and Central Pollution Control Board in this regard.
Chemistry UG laboratory effluent usually contain heavy metal ions
and different inorganic molecules. Lab-effluent water is usually treated
sequentially with sand followed by calcium hydroxide to contain
inorganic pollutant and heavy metal ions. Sand and calcium hydroxide are
changed from time to time.
e-waste management:In hilly and remote area like Darjeeling it is very
difficult to manage the e-waste products following the rules and
recommendations given by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of
India and Central Pollution Control Board in this regard. However, the
electronic junks are dumped in store rooms of the departments. We try to
follow waste minimization processes by sustainable product design
adopting the techniques of inventory management, production-process
modification, volume reduction and recovery and reuse of e-wastes in
some cases like our computers, batteries, instruments, etc. As per the
direction of Darjeeling Municipality the e-wastes are packed and disposed
off at inventory sites provided by municipality.
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 college.
The following innovations have been introduced during the last four years and
have created huge positive impact on the functioning of the college and its
achievements:
In accordance with state government regulation fully On-Line admission
processfor both UG and PG courses has been started from
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academicsession 2015-2016and it has turned admission process hassle-
free, accurate and less time-consuming.
Regular student seminars and internal assessment are being organized by
each department to prepare the students for final examination.
Seminars are conducted by teachers on some advanced topics and new
discoveries to grow interest in the subject and to encourage the students.
Emphasis is laid on dissertation papers and project works in the PG
Courses to train the students as future researchers.
Time to time Value Based Educational lectures and programmes are
being organized.
Invited lecturesby eminent academicians on specified topics in the
emerging areas are being organized by the academic departments from
UGC & State Grant.
Conferences are held to make association with the research communities
across the country and to find collaboration.
Career counseling sessions are organized for the students.
Students’ participation in sports, co-curricular activities, NCC, NSS is
always encouraged.
Students are taken to field work for environmental studies atnurseries and
forest fields and to industrial visit.
Sometimes audio-visual means are employed for betterment of teaching.
Annual cultural meet and departmental functions are organized to
cultivate among the students love for folk and local culture and sense of
community building.
To inculcate national integrity and communal harmony the Independence
day, the Republic day are celebrated with full galore through NCC
parade, procession and nature study camp.
Upgradation of the Central Library with the installation of LIBSYS
software and partial digital cataloguing has been started.
After completion of Book Selection, Ordering & Purchase, all
books/other reading materials are recorded in respective Accession
Registers (according to book grant received). Afterwards Classification
and Cataloguing are done for each Document then documents become
ready for Circulation. Books are stacked/issued to
students/teachers/departmental library. Stacked books are preserved by
following library document arrangement sequence/dust cleaning regularly
and using pest/fungus control pesticides. Partial stock taking is done
during long vacation.
Usage of software in cataloging: LS Ease (LIBSYS Ease), an integrated
Library Management Software is being used in cataloguing.
Daily newspaper stand and its maintenance:
Four Newspapers are being used in ourcollege. These are well maintained
according to their date/month with College Seal on it and are well
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preserved in College Library as Library records. The names of Daily
Newspapers in service are as follows: 1. The Himalaya Darpan (Nepali)
2. The DainikJagaran (Hindi) 3. The AnandabazarPatrika (Bengla) 4. The
Telegraph (English)
Most of the departments havetheir own Seminar Library having text as
well as reference books. Books are regularly issued to students. Though,
manual system is followed in issuing the books.
There are Anti-Ragging Cell and Anti-Ragging Squad as
necessarymeasure to maintain discipline.
Salary of the staff is maintained through COSA software andis
successfully linked with e-Pradhan.
Manual system of collection of students’ fee but partial digitization of
office records are in operation.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1. Elaborate on any two best practices which have contributed to the
achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the
Quality improvement of the core activities of the college.
BEST PRACTICE I
Title of the Practice: Promotion of Research activities among the
Teaching Faculty
Goal
In any institution of repute teachers must be encouraged to make a proper
balance between teaching and research activities. The college has the
responsibility to encourage the teachers, both young and experienced, to
pursue their research interests in all earnestness. The responsibility of the
college lies in creating an ambience conducive to research work: providing
necessary library and laboratory facilities, encouraging the teachers to apply
for research projects from different funding agencies, to help publish articles
in reputed national/international journals and arrange seminars and
conferences to make associations with the research communities thereby
widening the scope of research work and collaboration.
The Context
But unfortunately there is no modern library in the city, nor are there any
reputed research centersor laboratories. The college has, however, continued
to encourage teachers to pursue their research activities by providing research
infrastructure as far as practicable. The effort of the college has always been
that teachers must not feel disinterested to pursue their research activities for
any reason whatsoever.
The Practice
The following are the major practices related to the promotion of research
activities in the college:
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Encouraging the teachers to apply for different research projects, both
Major and Minor, from reputed national funding agencies.
Encouraging the teachers to publish papers/articles/chapters in reputed
national/international journals and books published from reputed
publication houses.
Upgrading the laboratories of the science departments by utilizing the
State Government and UGC Grant.
The teachers in the PG Departments guide the dissertation papers of the
PG students. It not only hones the research faculty of the young students
but also prepares the teachers as research guides.
Evidence of Success
The positive attitude of the college towards research has led to good successes:
Many teachers are engaged in research activities in frontier areas of their
subjects and in some interdisciplinary areas too. They are publishing their
findings in reputed national/international journals.
Some of them havepublished books from reputed publication houses and
some are working.
The details of publications in last five five years are provided in
Departmental Evaluatory Reports of every department.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
In most of the departments many teaching posts are lying vacant. Teachers of
those departments could not devote enough time on research activities with
complete earnestness as they have to manage the regular teaching beyond their
assignment. With the on-going recruitment of fresh batch of teachers by the
government this problem may likely to be reduced in near future.
Another problem identified is that being a government college, the
college in itself cannot grant study leave to the teachers to pursue their
research works. All leaves are to be sanctioned from the Higher Education
Department, Government of West Bengal. The Principal can only forward the
application of leaves of the researchers,sanction of leaveswill follow from
government and at times, it takes a long time.
The college has upgraded to some extent the library and laboratories of
different science departments with the grants sanctioned by the state
government and UGC, but that is not enough for good experimental research.
Modern experimental research requires costly equipments those are beyond
the purchase capacity of the college. However, teachers are going with
theoretical research and some experimental research too. If college can
arrange research fund from industry or other funding agencies and create a
separate research pool it has the potential to leap up at par with any of the
better institutes of our country.
BEST PRACTICE II
Title of the Practice: Introduction of Complete Online Admission Process
Goal
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Admission and examinationarethe twomost important components of an
educational institution. The challenge of any educational institution lies in the
successful conduction of the two. The examination is conducted as per the rule
of the affiliating university.But there must always be a challenge to make the
admission process hassle-free, less time consuming and with lesser
interference. Complete Online Admission Process as has been initiated from
this academic session 2015-16 appear as very successful in reducingerrors,
manual labourand making admission system easy.
The Context
The Manual Method of admission process involving off-line distribution
offorms and then submission by the students was a very cumbersome and time
consuming one and there was the possibility of error in manual data entry by
few assigned people. Our college has realized the problem and has embraced
the on-line admission system at the first opportunity from the academicsession
2015-2016.
The Practice
Students have enrolled themselves at the college admission portal from any
computer terminal and as per the criteria the merit list is prepared and is
available to the students. Then a selected number of students as per the merit
list are called for open counseling which is held in presence of students,
parents, teachers and the members of the Students’ Union. The admission and
tuition fees are received on-spot and the records are instantly computerized.
The admission data are then sent to the Students’ Section for further
processing and record keeping.
Evidence of Success
In spite of the initial reservations, the Online Admission Process has turned
out to be a complete success. This has indeed lessened the rigorous labour
involved in the offline process. The entire process has become smoother with
less requirement of human-power. It has also become less time consuming for
both the staff and the students.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Initially, there were reservations from different quarters about turning the all-
important Admission Process completely online. It was argued, not without
some justification, that students in remote areas cannot access internet and
hence it would not be advisable to turn the entire admission process online.
However, it was decided in several meetings, both with the staff and the
student representatives that if helpdesk facilities can be introduced in the
college, then this problem can be minimized. Moreover, it was argued that, if
the students can come to the college to collect and submit forms then they
could also move to any cyber-cafe in the city to access the internet.The basic
resource required was regular maintenance of the college website.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Indira Gandhi National Open University, (IGNOU) the National resource
centre for open and distant learning with international recognition and
presence provides seamless access to sustainable and learner centric quality
education, skill upgradation and training to all by using innovative
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technologies and methodologies and ensuring convergence of existing systems
for massive human resource required for promoting integrated national
development and global understanding. IGNOU
Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all the member institutions
of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and at par with
Degrees/Diploma/Certificate of all Indian University/Deemed
University/Institute.
The socio- economic condition of Darjeeling is completely different
from other regions. Keeping this in mind, Darjeeling Govt. College has
provided infrastructure to establish Regional centre under IGNOU with an
objective to provide opportunities to improve the standard of knowledge and
learning through continuing education while in employment. Courses run by
this centre are to provide education facilities to all qualified and willing
persons who are unable to join regular university and other courses due to
various reasons.
This centre offers five under graduate subjects, nine post-graduate
subjects. Apart from under graduate and post graduate subjects this centre also
provides three diploma courses and five certificate courses. In order to
maintain quality and standard of education and to run the courses smoothly
this centre arranges faculties not only from this college but from other colleges
too.
Table 7.1 Involvement of Faculties in best practice
Year Counselors from DGC Counselors from other
colleges
2011 30 14
2012 30 14
2013 34 16
2014 34 16
2015 34 16
Students are increasing day by day. This indicates that the centre is fulfilling
the social objectives by providing an alternative and economical approach to
our formal education system. At the same time it provides continuing and life-
long education to enrich the lives of the people around Darjeeling.
Table 7.2 Number of Students enrolled in each Session
Year January July
Under
Graduate
Post
Graduate
Under
Graduate
Post
Graduate
2011 149 45 124 44
2012 28 67 173 35
2013 71 55 185 107
2014 108 92 210 109
2015 116 115 NA NA
NCC
The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, asecular
outlook, the spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young
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citizens. Further, it aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated
youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life, who will serve the Nation
regardless of which career they choose. Needless to say, the NCC also
provides an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to join the
armed forces. Darjeeling Government College has a very strong NCC batch
for both girls and boys over the years. Total numbers of students enrolled in
NCC are about 227. They participated in different camps throughout India and
own medals in different category. The NCC girl cadet participated in different
camps and their achievements is listed in section 5.3.2.
Achievement of boys’ cadets of 5 Bengal Bn. NCC Darjeeling Government
College is as follows:
NSS
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a voluntary association of young
people in Colleges, Universities and at +2 level working for a campus-
community linkage which aimed at developing student's personality through
community service. NSS has a vital role to play in this regard and personality
development of the students and upliftment of society. It provides an
opportunity to devote their time to the service of the nation and a sense of
participation in national reconstruction and inculcation of social responsibility
be created in the youth by channelize their energies and capabilities towards
nation building activities. Darjeeling Govt. College is very active in NSS.
Both boys and girls are participated in NSS. Total number of students enrolled
in NSS around 150. NSS College Unit has organized College Cleaning and
beautification programs from time to time.NSS College Unit also organizes
College Cleaning programs on the occasion of World environment Day every
year and participates in various awareness programs conducted by local NGOs
and institutions.
Names Achivements
1. Ranjeet Thakur (senior
under officer)
RDC 2010
2. Bijay Tamang(senior under
officer)
TSC 2010, SNIC, Karnataka
3. Taj Thapa (senior under
officer)
RDC 2012, para clidering as
commando
4. Sudan Sharma(senior under
officer)
RDC 2013, all india guard of honour,
all india best pilot, at delhi,
snicladakh 2013 gold medalist
5. Pritam Subba(senior under
officer)
LRDC kolkata 2014
6. Tashitopgay Bomzan
Tamang
TSC 2014, silver medalist in map
reading
7. Anirudh Chettri participated in national shooting
championship 2014
8. Madhukar Giri RDC 2015
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E. DEPARTMENT WISE
EVALUATIVE REPORT
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DEPARTMENT OF BENGALI
1. Name of the department: BENGALI
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS & MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 02 02
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Na
me
Qu
ali
fica
tion
Des
ign
ati
on
Sp
ecia
liza
tion
No
. o
f Y
ears
of
Ex
per
ien
ce
No
. o
f P
h.D
.
Stu
den
ts
gu
ided
for
the
last
5
yea
rs
Mr. Sumanta Mukhopadhyay
MA Asst. Prof.
Modern Indian Literature &
Aesthetics
12years
Nil
Mr. Binay
Barman
MA Asst.
Prof.
Medieval Bengali
Literature.
1 year Nil
Dr. Sibsankar
Pal(transferred
in 2015)
MA,
Ph.D.
Asst.
Prof.
Novel & Short
Stories
21year
s
Nil
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12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil
14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Hons- 2:3, Gen-1:10
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies:
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration: Nil
b) International collaboration: Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22.Publication: Nil
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
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28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass %
2011-12 15 5 4 1 60
2012-13 19 6 4 2 60
2013-14 13 6 3 3 50
2014-15 22 5 3 2 33.3
2015-16 17 5 3 2
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50%
PG to M.Phil. Nil
PG to Ph.D. Nil
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 00
From other university within the state 1 100
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38) Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 01
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data
Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
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From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength:
The department of Bengali has a good seminar Library and
dedicated teachers.
The ratio between the teacher and student supports the department
to take personal care of every student.
Weakness:
The Department has got no Honours Students being admitted for
last 2 years.
Only a negligible no of General and MIL students are coming to
the department.
Students who usually take admission in the college are majorly
Nepali Speaking and have no interest in Bengali. So it is very
difficult to create an academic Endeavour fit for the discipline to
flourish.
There is no classroom allotted for the department even for the
routine classes.
Opportunity
Bengali as a department can provide job opportunities both in
private and Govt. Sector.
Since there are teachers who have experiences and dedication any
student of the department can avail personal care.
The ratio difference between teachers and students are low thus it
is easier to take real care to the weaker students.
Challenges
The particular areas from which the students of this department
come are mainly foothill and distant districts of West Bengal.
There are no available facilities for boy’s hostel. Thus The
Department is in front of a real Challenge.
The Reducing student no is a matter of worry.
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New Colleges in Siliguri, Coachbehar, Banerhat and other areas
are real threat to the main supply line.
52. Future plans of the department
Admission related Information regarding the Department should
be given from the college and it must be communicated to the area
concerned.
The Department must emphasize on the Bengali speaking students
of other departments to carry out the information of admission to
their area.
The department is trying to organize workshops and seminars with
the help of other departments to accentuate its proper objective.
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POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY
1. Name of the Department: BOTANY
2. Year of establishment:
Both Under- & Post-Graduate Departments were opened in 1962 under
the University of Calcutta and then it was informally called as
“Presidency College of North”. Now it is affiliated to the University of
North Bengal. 3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
Our Department is entirely an independent Department and only Post-
Graduate Department in College under the University of North Bengal,
so, our Department is actively linked with the Faculty of the university.
4. Names of programmes offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated
Masters; Integrated Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Litt., etc.) :
UG Day (Botany General & Honours); UG Morning (General); PG
(M.Sc.-4 Semesters in 2 years Course).
5. Interdisciplinary programmes and departments involved:
Post-Graduate department has unique involvement with Zoology Deptt.
since its initiation in 1962 in respect to Departmental Journal (Journal of
Natural History), Syllabus frame, Exam pattern and introduction of other
academic programmes, and later on with Microbilogy Deptt. for
practical classes and research-oriented joint projects.
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc.:
There is no direct collaboration with any other universities/institutes, but
indirectly and part timely collaborated with Pune University (Prof.
Sujata Bhargava—Plant Physiology & Molecular Biology), Jadavpur
University (Pharmacy Deptt.—Prof. S. C. Mandal), Calcutta University
(Plant Physiology & Biochemistry), Burdwan University (Plant
Physiology & Biochemistry—Prof. Aloke Bhattacharjee), Presidency
University (Microbiology Deptt.—Dr. R. N. Bhattacharyya;
Cytogenetics Deptt.—Dr. M. B. Chowdhury), Sikkim University (Dr. D.
Chhetri—Plant Physiology & Biochemistry), Visva-Bharati University
(Biosystematics, Palynology & Aerobiology—Prof. Sudhendu Mandal),
Botanical Survey of India (Central National Herbarium, Howrah), West
Bengal Biodiversity Board (Kolkata). 7. Details of programmes discontinued, if any, with reasons:
No programmes are discontinued till date since its initiation in 1962. 8. Examination System: Annual/Semester/Trimester/Choice Based Credit
System:
B.Sc. General (Day & Morning): Annual system
B.Sc. Honours in Botany (Day): Annual system
M.Sc. Botany: Semester system (4 SEM)
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9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
departments:
Our Department has direct touch with Zoology, Microbiology,
Chemistry and Geography departments in respect to academic matters. 10. Number of teaching posts sanctioned, filled and actual
(Professors/Associate Professors/Asst. Professors/others):
Post Sanctioned Filled Filled including
(CAS & MPS)
Professor 02 NIL 02
Associate
Professor
01 under CAS 01 under CAS 01 under CAS
Assistant Professor
17 10 under direct recruitment by
PSC & CAS
10 under direct recruitment by
PSC & CAS
Others (PT
Faculty)
14 14 14
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, area of
specialization, experience and research under guidance:
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Dr. Projjwal
Chandra
Lama
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Officer-in-
Charge &
Asst.
Professor
Plant Physiology
& Biochemistry 22 3
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor &
Head
Plant
Biosystematics,
Palynology &
Aerobiology
10
01 (since
2014 in
North
Bengal
University)
Dr. Biswajit
De M.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate
Professor Cytogenetics 19 Nil
Dr.
Debabrata Das
M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Microbiology 14 Nil
Dr. Subhasis
Panda M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
M.Sc.:Taxonomy
& Ecology
Ph.D.Taxonomy
of Angiosperms,
Biodiversity &
Conservation &
Ethnobotany
13
01 (since
2013 in
Jadavpur
University)
Mr. Satyam
Tamang
M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Cytogenetics 1 Nil
Mr. Souvik
Mitra
M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Plant Physiology,
Biochemistry &
Molecular
Biology
1 Nil
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Mr. Samir
Halder
M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Plant Physiology
& Biochemistry
1 Nil
Dr. Arghya
Ghosh M.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
Cell Biology,
Molecular
Biology &
Biotechnology
1 Nil
FACULTIES TRANSFERRED/JOINED UNIVERSITY
Dr. Dhaniraj
Chhetri
(Joined Sikkim
Central
University)
M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Professor
Plant
Physiology & Biochemistry
22 2
Dr. Samir
Paul
(Transferred
to
Krishnagar
Govt.
College)
M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant
Professor Microbiology 14 Nil
Dr. Binod
Chandra
Sharma (Transferred
To A.B.N.
Seal
College)
M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Microbiology 19 2
Dr. Subrata
Mitra
(Transferred
to Hooghly
Mohsin
College)
M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate
Professor
Mycology &
Plant
Pathology
19 Nil
Dibyendu
Sekhar
Mohanty
(Transferred to Barasat
Govt.
College)
M.Sc. Assistant Professor
Plant
Physiology & Biochemistry
5 Nil
Mr. Saurav
Moktan
(Transferred
to
Gorubathan
Govt.
College)
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Plant
Physiology &
Biochemistry
1 Nil
PART-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
Sachina
Yonzone M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher
Plant
Physiology &
Biochemistry
6 Nil
Sabina
Pradhan M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher
Plant Physiology &
Biochemistry
6 Nil
Sujata
Kalikotay M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
Deewa
Basnett M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
Insha
Gurung M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
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12. List of senior Visiting Fellows, adjunct faculty, emeritus professors:
Following visiting Fellows/faculties of other University/institutes
irregularly visited our Department and enriched our Department with
their valuable lectures. Sl. No. Name of Senior
Visiting
Fellows/Adjunct
faculty/Emeritus
Professors
Affiliation Purpose of Visit Year
1. Prof. Ambarish
Mukherjee
Botany Deptt.,
University of Burdwan
As an External
Examiner in PG-SEM-IV, SEM-I, as well as
took classes of
Taxonomy & Ecology.
Also delivered special
lectures.
2012;
2014; 2015
2. Dr. M. S. Mondal, Retd.
Additional Director,
BSI
Botanical
Survey of India,
Kolkata
Conducted M.Sc. 4th
SEM Practical Exam
2013 for Spl. Paper in
Taxonomy and
Ecology as an
External Examiner &
took classes of 4th
SEM Taxonomy & Ecology
2013
3. Dr. R. C. Srivastava
Retd. Jt.
Director,
Botanical
Survey of India,
Kolkata
Delivered lectures on
“Diversity of Indian
Gymnosperms: &
“Polygonaceae in
India” as well as an
External Examiner in
PG-SEM-I & IV.
2013; 2014
4. Mr. Duke Yan
Australia
As a Visitor
Research
Fellow,
Australia
Introduction with UG
& PG students &
delivered his research
works
2013
Pasang
Doma
Sherpa
M.Sc. Part-Time
Teacher Cytogenetics 6 Nil
Dr. Ranju
Tamang M.Sc., Ph.D.
Part-Time
Teacher Cytogenetics 6 Nil
Reena
Pradhan M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
Sushma
Thapa M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher
Taxonomy of
Angiosperms
& Ecology
6 Nil
Kesang
Sherpa M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher
Plant Physiology &
Biochemistry
6 Nil
Sangita
Thapa M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher
Taxonomy of
Angiosperms
& Ecology
6 Nil
Basundhara
Tamang M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
Sulaxana
Baraily M.Sc.
Part-Time
Teacher Microbiology 6 Nil
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5. Dr. Aloke Bhattacharya
University of Burdwan
Professor of
Botany
Delivered special
lectures on “technique
of enhancement of
seed viability” as well
as an External
Examiner in PG SEM-
IV.
2011, 2012,
2013, 2014
6. Dr. R. N. Bhattacharyya Presidency University
Associate Professor,
Presidency
University
Conducted M.Sc. 4th SEM Practical Exam
2013 for Spl.
Microbiology and
took classes of
Microbiology.
2014
7. Dr. P. K. Pal
University of Burdwan
Professor of
Botany
Delivered lecture on
“Pollintion mechanism
of Higrophila schulii”
2013
8. Dr. Dr. N. D. Paria
Univ. of Calcutta,
Former Vice-
Chancellor, Vidyasagar
University
Professor of
Botany &
Conducted M.Sc. 2nd
SEM Practical Exam
and took classes on
“Seedling
Morphology”.
2011
9. Dr. G. G. Maity University of Kalyani
Professor of Botany
As an external Examiner in PG SEM-
IV as well as took
some classes of Plant
Taxonomy.
2014
10. Prof. Sudhendu Mandal
Visva Bharati
University
Former Director,
National Library
Professor of
Botany
To interact with
Faculties as well as
PG Students regarding
Academic matters.
2014
11. Prof. Sushanta Dutta
Gupta
Vice Chancellor, Visva
Bharati Univ.
Professor of
Physics & Vice-
Chancellor
To interact with
faculty members
regarding academic
matters.
2014
12. Dr. Dinesh Agarwala
Scientist C, Sikkim Himalayan Circle,
Botanical Survey of
India.
Scientist-C Delivered talk on
“Diversity of the genus Dendrobium in
Eastern Himalaya”.
2012
13. Dr. Anirban Roy
Research Officer
West Bengal
Biodiversity Board
Research Officer Delivered talk on
“How to prepare PBR
in Darjeeling”.
Population Genetics &
Plant Ecology
2012;
2013;2014
14. Dr. Prabir Kr. Das
Member
Secretary, West
Bengal Higher
Education
Council, Kolkata, Former
ADPI, Govt. of
WB.
As a former faculty in
Chemistry for
interaction with
present faculties
April, 2015
15. Sri Harka Bahadur
Chhetri
MLA, Kalimpong
Former Student in this
Deptt.
As a former
student in this
Deptt. and as an
invited speaker
for Biodiversity-
BMC Meeting
in Botany Deptt.
Delivered lectures on
“Hill Biodiversity:-
Past, present &
Future”
27th April,
2012
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16. Dr. (Mrs) Y. Kornicova
Presently at Singapur
Bot. Garden, Executive
Member, IAPT,
Bratislava
Former
Research
Fellow, Calicut
Univ., under
Prof. M. Sabu,
presently
Scientist, Singapur Bot.
Garden
To consult DGC
Herbarium belonging
to Zingiberaceae and
delivered lectures on
“Indian
Zingiberaceae”
Nov. 2011
13. Percentage of classes taken by temporary faculty – programme-wise
information:
Temporary part time teachers are redesignated as permanent part time
teachers (PPT)—although PPT has temporary status till now. PPT
mostly covered UG classes along with PSC recruited Permanent faculty.
Percentage of classes taken by PPT:
Session % of lectures
2010-11 40%
2011-12 40%
2012-13 40%
2013-14 40%
2014-15 40%
2015-16 40%
14. Programme-wise Student Teacher Ratio: B.Sc. General – 10:1
B.Sc. Honours in Botany – 4:1
M.Sc. Botany – 5:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff:
sanctioned, filled and actual:
Sanctioned Post Filled Post
Technical
Laboratory
Assistant: 4
Laboratory
Assistant
2
Specimen
Collector: 1
Specimen
Collector
1
Skilled Bearer: 1 Skilled Bearer Nil
Bearer: 2 Bearer 2
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies:
The Department is enriched and recognized by major Funding Agencies
like DST-FIST, New Delhi; UGC, New Delhi and West Bengal
Biodiversity Board, Kolkata, especially aspect like Angiosperm
Taxonomy, Biodiversity & Conservation, Palynology & Pollination as
well as Reproductive Biology.
17. Number of faculty with on-going and completed projects from a)
national b) international funding agencies and c) Total grants received.
Give the names of the funding agencies, project title and grants received
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project-wise.
On-going Projects: Minor
Name of
Faculty
with
Deptt.
Title of the
Project
Duration Funding
Agency
Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant
received
(in Rs.)
Dr.
Subhasis
Panda
“Inventorization
of Sacred Groves
in Darjeeling”
(Rs. 1.40 lakh):
sanctioned by
West Bengal
Biodiversity
June,
2014—
May. 2016
West Bengal
Biodiversity
Board
1,40,000/- 1,12,000/-
Completed Projects (last 5 years):
Name of
Faculty
with
Deptt.
Title of the Project Duration Funding
Agency
Grant
sanctione
d
(in Rs.)
Grant
received
(in Rs.)
Dr.
Subhasis
Panda
Detailed floristic
surveyandethnomedi
cinal investigation of
thefamilyEricaceaei
n West Kameng
district of Arunachal
Pradesh, India
Oct. 2009 –
April, 2011
UGC
Letter No.
F.PSW-157/09-10
dt.08/09/2010
91,500/- 77,019/-
Documentation of
flora, fauna and
related Traditional Knowledge of
Darjeeling
Municipality (32-
Wards), Darjeeling
April,
2012-
March, 2013
West Bengal
Biodiversity
Board, Govt. of West
Bengal.
Sanction No.
177/5K(Bio)-
1/ 2010 dt
9.4.2012.
1,89000/- 1,89,000/-
Exploration,
Documentation,
Bioprospection andConservation
ofEthnomedicinal
plants in Singalila
National Park of
Darjeeling Himalaya
April,
2013—
March, 2015
UGC
Letter No.
F.PSW -78/12-
13 (ERO) dt.
05/02/2013
1,93,000/- 1,93,000/-
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Dr.
Ashoke
Bhattachar
ya
Survey,
Documentation and
Evaluation of some
Ethno-medicinal
Plants of Nadia
District, West
Bengal, India
March,
2009 to
Feb., 2011
University
Grants
Commission
75,000/- 75,000/-
Impacts of canopy
position, plants’ age
and pollinators on
pre-pollination
pollen viability of
Tectona grandis
Linn.
08/11/2012
to
07/11/2013
University
Grants
Commission
1,72,000/- 1,72,000/-
Dr.
Debabrata
Das
Ecological Studies
of Vegetation in
Coastal areas of
Purba Medinipur
under stress for sustenance of life
01/05/2013
to
30/04/2015
UGC
Letter No.
F.PSW -
087/11-12
(ERO) dt. 23/04/2013
Sl. No. 216553
1,71,500=
00
1,20,750/-
as first
installmen
t.
Dr. Ranju
Tamang
PTT
In vitro germination
of orchids for
conservation and
economic upliftment
in Darjeeling hills
17/12/2012
To
16/12/2014
DST Women
Scientist
No.
SSD/SS/015/2
011
Rs.
7,28,550/-
8,26,100/-
Dr.
Dhaniraj
Chhetri
(joined in
Sikkim
University in 2012)
Molecular Cloning
of MIPS cDNA of
Rhododendron
anthopogon D. Don.
Of Darjeeling
Himalayas and molecular
characterization of
its cold tolerant
activitiy.
2009s-2012 UGC 8,99,000/- 8,99,000/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received
a) National collaboration b) International collaboration
At present, no such collaborative projects received, but one faculty, Dr.
S. Panda has collaborated with Prof. M. Elachourie of Mahammad 1st
University, Morocco and they already applied a Project entitled “
Nephrotoxic plants used as medicine by population in Oriental Morocco:
Ethnobotanico-pharmacologycal approaches” (Letter No.
698/PG/Darj/15 dt. 22.03.2015) to Morocco Govt. in March, 2015,
which is under process. In this Project, Dr. Panda has to identify
Nephrotoxic plants of Morocco as a taxonomist. No grant received yet.
Total approx costs 5,00,000 Dirham.
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC-SAP/CAS, DPE;
DBT, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.; total grants received.
DST-FIST in 2005; Received Rs. 20,000,00/-
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20. Research facility / centre with:-
The department has a central equipment laboratory having various
modern scientific instruments purchased from the grants received from
DST, Govt. of India and UGC development grant as well as special
assistance grant. Besides, other laboratories like Cytogenetics, Tissue
Culture, Taxonomy and Ecology, Microbiology, Plant Physiology and
Biochemistry laboratories have independent research facilities due to
having various equipments. All these laboratories are moderately
appropriate to conduct further research in the basic and applied frontiers
of Plant Science Research.
• State recognition: As Funding received from State Govt., State
Biodiversity Board
• National recognition: As Funding received from National agency
like DST-FIST, UGC
• International recognition: No such recognition, but some
faculties are trying to collaborate with Germany (Erfurt Natural
History Museum) and Morocco (Mahammad 1st University,
Oujda).
22. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: No such laboratories either sponsored or created. 23. Publications:
PERMANENT FACULTIES: 11 Sl.
No.
Items Dr.P.Lama
(1)
Dr. Ashoke
Bhattacharya
(2)
Dr. S.
Panda
(3)
Dr. B.
De
(4)
Dr. D.
Das
(5)
Dr. Archan
Bhattacharya
(6)
1 Number of
papers
published in
peer
reviewed
journals (national /
international)
Nat.:02
Int.: 01
Nat.:19
Int.:14
Nat.:
28
Int.: 12
Nat.:07
Int.:nil
Nat.:22
Int.: 0
Nat.:01
Int.: 01
2 Monographs NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
3 Chapters in
Books
NIL 03 05 NIL NIL 01
4 Edited
Books
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
5 Books with
ISBN with
details of
publishers
NIL NIL 02 NIL NIL NIL
6 Number
listed in
International
Database
(For e.g.
Web of Science,
Scopus,
Humanities
International
Complete,
NIL Scopus: 14 Scopus:
3.5
NIL NIL NIL
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Dare
Database -
International
Social
Sciences
Directory,
EBSCO host, etc.)
7 Citation
Index –
range /
average
NIL 148 (SCI) 17.4 NIL NIL NIL
8 SNIP NIL N/A 16.7 NIL NIL NIL
9 SJR NIL N/A 4.5 NIL NIL NIL
10 Impact
Factor –
range /
average
NIL (0.3-1.352)
1.34
Total:
12.6
NIL NIL NIL
11 h-index NIL N/A 7.5 NIL NIL NIL
PERMANENT FACULTIES: (7-11)
Sl.
No.
Items Dr.Argha
Ghosh
(7)
Sri Souvik
Mitra (8)
Sri
Samir
Halder
(9)
Sri Satyam
Tamang
(10)
Sri
Suman
(11)
1 Number of papers
published in peer
reviewed journals
(national /
international)
Nat.:01
Int.: 04
Nat.:01
Int.:04
Nat.:
Int.:
Nat.: nil
Int.:nil
Nat.:
Int.:
2 Monographs NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
3 Chapters in Books NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
4 Edited Books NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
5 Books with ISBN
with details of
publishers
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
6 Number listed in
International
Database (For e.g.
Web of Science,
Scopus,
Humanities
International
Complete, Dare
Database -
International
Social Sciences
Directory, EBSCO
host, etc.)
Scopus:1.0 Scopus:1.2 NIL NIL
7 Citation Index –
range / average
4.0 11.0 NIL NIL
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8 SNIP 0.612 0.771 NIL NIL
9 SJR 0.327 0.525 NIL NIL
10 Impact Factor –
range / average
1.0 2.017 NIL NIL
11 h-index 1.0 2.0 NIL NIL
PERMANENT PART TIME FACULTIES:
Sl.
No.
Items Dr.R.
Tamang
(1)
Smt. S.
Pradhan
(2)
Smt.
D.Basnet
(3)
Smt. S.
Baraily
(4)
Smt. S.
Kalikotay
(5)
Smt. S.
Yonzone
(6)
1 Number of
papers
published in
peer reviewed
journals
(national /
international)
Nat.:02
Int.: 01
Nat.:03
Int.:nil
Nat.: 0
Int.: 0
Nat.: 01
Int.:nil
Nat.: 02
Int.: 0
Nat:0
Int: 01
2 Monographs NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
3 Chapters in
Books
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
4 Edited Books NIL NIL 02 NIL NIL NIL
5 Books with
ISBN with
details of
publishers
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
6 Number listed
in International
Database (For
e.g. Web of
Science,
Scopus,
Humanities
International
Complete, Dare
Database -
International
Social Sciences
Directory,
EBSCO host,
etc.)
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL Scopus:
01
7 Citation Index –
range / average
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
8 SNIP NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
9 SJR NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
10 Impact Factor –
range / average
NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL
11 h-index NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 2.0
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For details of the publication please see Annexure-I 24. Details of patents and income generated:
Some faculty members are trying to get patents based on their innovations collaboration with other Institutes. For this they need prior permission from Higher Education Directorate, Govt. of West Bengal, as the college is solely controlled and financed by the Government of West Bengal.
25. Areas of consultancy and income generated:
Some faculty members have major consultancies in some broad areas
where no income has generated, and as the college is solely controlled
and financed by the Govt. of West Bengal, so faculties are not involved
in generating income, rather they are actively linked with major areas of
consultancies as Govt. advisor, member, team leader etc. A few
examples are:
A. Dr. S. Panda worked i. As an “Honorary Observer” in B.Ed Exam.-
2014 at Darjeeling Centre conducted by Netaji Subhash Open
University, Kolkata. ii.Acted As a Member of Inspection team to
visit Salesian College for Mathematics Honours opening—
nominated by the Chairman, West Bengal State Council of Higher
Education, Govt. of West Bengal in 2013 (Honorary, not
monetary).iii. As an Honorary Editorial Advisor in the Journal
“PHYTODIVERSITY” (ISSN NO. 2349-7068). iv. Honorary
Member, PG. Board of Studies, Barasat Govt. College, West Bengal
State University (2010-2011).
B. Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharyya: i. Acted as an Assistant Co-ordinator,
KGCSC (D-01), NSOU during 2010-2013. ii. Honorary Editorial
Member, “Indian Journal of Fundamental & Applied Life Sciences
since 2011 & “Indian Journal of Plant Science” since 2011, Global
Journal of Agricultural Science since 2014; International Journal of
Plant Breeding Research since 2014.
C. Dr. Debabrata Das: i. Honorary Editorial Advisory Member, “Elixir
International Journal” since March, 2015.
26. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions/ industries in India and abroad: Nil
27. Faculty serving in
a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial
Boards d) any other (please specify) : Most of the Faculty members
serve National Committes, Member in Editorial Board, Reviewers
in Journals etc.:-
National/International
Committees
Faculty providing the service Year (date)
Member of UG & PG
Board of Studies,
University of North
Bengal.
Dr. Projjwal Chandra Lama
Since 2010 (UG Board).
Since 2010 (PG Board)
Dr. Debabrata Das Since 2014 (PG Board)
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Dr. Subhasis Panda Since 2014 (PG Board)
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya 2014 (PG)
Member, PG Board of
Studies, Barasat Govt.
College
Dr. Subhasis Panda
Since 2010
Member, Editorial
Board in Journal
Dr. Projjwal Ch. Lama
Member of Editorial Board—
International Journal of Integrated Research
Since November, 2014
Dr. Subhasis Panda
Member, Editorial Advisory
Committee in
“PHYTODIVERSITY” Journal—
Since July, 2014.
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Editorial Board Member of
Indian Journal of Fundamental
and Applied Life Sciences.
Editorial Board Member of
Indian Journal of Plant
Sciences.
Editorial Board Member of
Global Journal of Agriculture &
Animal Production
Editorial Board Member of
International Journal of Plant
Breeding
2011 to till date
2011 to till date
2014 to till date
2014 to till date
4. Life Members in
Professional Bodies
Dr. Projjwal Ch. Lama—
Botany
Life Member, Plant Physiology,
Kolkata since 1994.
International Journal of Plant
Physiology, New Delhi since
2007.
Dr. Subhasis Panda
Life Member of IAAT (Indian
Association for Angiosperm
Taxonomy), Deptt. of Botany,
Calicut Univ.
Life Member of EHSST (East
Himalayan Society for
Spermatophyte Taxonomy),
Botany Deptt., North Bengal
University
Since Aug. 2007.
Since, June, 2007
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Adjunct member of
International Society of
Ethnobiology, USA
Life member of
International Society of Plant
Species Biology, Japan
International Aerobiological
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Society, Poland
International Society of
Pollination Ecology, Brazil
Indian Palynological Society
Indian Aerobiological Society
Adhoc member of Global
Society for Chemical Ecology, USA
Ex-Alumni of Smithsonian
Institute, USA and STRI,
Panama
Dr Archan Bhattacharya -
Life Member of the East
Himalayan Society for
Spermatophyte Taxonomy
Life Member of The Indian
Science Congress Association
Life Member of The Institute of
Science, Education and Culture
Since September, 2013
Since 2014
Since 2014
5. Reviewers in
Journal/Books
Dr. Projjwal C Lama
International Journal of
Integrated Res.
2015
Dr. Subhasis Panda
International
Journal of Medicinal Plant
Research, Nigeria
2010
Journal of Media &
Communication Studies,
London, (JHF-10-010) in 2010.
2010
International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation
2011
Journal of Horticulture &
Forestry
2012
International Journal of
Science & Knowledge
2013
Flora, Elsivier 2015
National
Journal of Threatened Taxa
2014
Journal of Threatened Taxa 2015
Phytodiversity 2015
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Reviewer of ‘Annals of Applied
Biology’ published from UK.
2010
Reviewer of ‘Journal of
Agricultural Extension & Rural
Development.’
2011, 2012
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Reviewer of ‘Agricultural and
Biological Science, China.’
2012, 2014
Reviewer of ‘Agricultural
Science Research Journal,
Korea.’
2011, 2014
Reviewer of ‘Journal of Horticulture’, Brazil
2013
Reviewer of ‘African Journal of
Ecology.’ South Africa
2013
Reviewer of ‘Plant Biology,
USA’
2014
Dr Archan Bhattacharya Aacted as a Peer Reviewer
in Biodivrersitas Journal of
Biological Diversity
Dr. Debabrata Das Palgo Journal of
Agriculture (PJA)
International Journal of
Agricultural Policy and
Research Streem Journal of
Agricultural Policy and
Research
6. As an Expert of
Angiosperm Taxonomy
in National Committee,
Botanical Survey of
India, MOEF, New
Delhi
Dr. Subhasis Panda Since 2013
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs):
Faculties are compulsorily attending Refresher / orientation programs
organised by the different Academic Staff College at specific interval
in order to achieve their career. They are also attending workshops,
training programs regularly for their academic enrichment. A few
examples given below:-
Sr.
No.
Name of Faculty Faculty Recharging
Strategies
(UGC-ASC-RC/OP,
Workshop,Training Prog etc
Attending
Date/Year
1.
Dr. Subhasis Panda
Refresher Course from ASC,
JNU, New Delhi
05/04/2015-
01/05/2015
Orientation Prog. From ASC,
University of Burdwan
Jan.-Feb. 2005
Selected to participate “NOMENCLATURE
WORKSHOP”
CONDUCTED BY ISIM, BOTANICAL SURVEY OF
INDIA, Kolkata.
11-13th Jan. 2013
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Selected to participate in
short-term Training Course on “REMOTE SENSING & GIS”
at Remote Sensing Cell, West
Bengal State Council of Science & Technology,
Kolkata.
17-28th Dec.
2012
Selected participate-TRAINING COURSE ON
“BIOSYSTEMATICS OF
SPECIES COMPLEX” AT CEMDE (Centre for
Environmental Management
of Degraded Ecosystems),
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI.
02/02/2012-11/02/2012
Selected to participate 21-days
Training Programme in the
Laboratory of Botany on “MOLECULAR MARKERS
AND THEIR
APPLICATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES” FROM
UNIVERSITY OF PUNE
UNDER DST-SPONSORSHIP.
02/02/2010-
22/02/2010
Selected to Participate 2 days
“National Workshop on
Bioinformatics: The Genomics and Proteomics
Plexus” conducted by
Bioinformatics Deptt., Presidency College, West
Bengal (sponsored by Deptt.
of Biotechnology, Govt. of
India).
8-9th Dec. 2007
Selected to Participate 4 days
National Workshop on Scanning Electron
Microscopy from USIC, The
University of Burdwan, West
Bengal. Purpose: To learn the technique SEM.
6-9th March 2007
2. Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
Refresher Course from ASC, Jadavpur University
3rd - 24
th July,
2015
3.
Dr. Debabrata Das Refresher Course, ASC,
Mizoram University Refresher Course from ASC,
University of North Bengal
March, 2015
2014
4. Dr. Archan Bhattacharya
RC from ASC, University of North Bengal
2015
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28. Student projects
• Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter-departmental projects : Post-Graduate 4
th SEM students are regularly and compulsorily
doing and finished their Dissertation Projects at an interval of 6 months period. One copy of these projects is already deposited in Departmental Seminar Library. About 50% PG students are perusing this work.
• Percentage of students doing projects in collaboration with
other universities/industry / institute:
About 10% PG students are doing this collaboration with different
institutes like North Bengal University, Burdwan University,
Kalyani University, Calcutta University, Central National
Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, etc.
29. Awards / recognitions received at the national and international level by
Faculty:
1. Dr. S. Panda:
a. K.S.Manilal National Award in Angiosperm Taxonomy in 2007 by
IAAT.
b. Selected to visit Mahammad 1st University in Morocco by INSA in
2014.
c. Recommended to avail Travel Grant to present Research Paper in
Germany in April, 2014.
d. Selected as the CONTENT WRITER in e-PG Pathshala Course by
UGC in 2013 (uploaded 3 approved modules).
e.Research Article has been published in Edited Book “Biodiversitat und
Naturausstattung im Himalaya-V” by Hartmann & Weipert, Erfurt
Naturkunde Museum, Germany for recognizing him in Himalayan
Research, in May, 2015. ISBN NO. f. Director, Botanical Survey of
India (MOEF, New Delhi) recommended Dr. S. Panda of Darjeeling
Govt. College as the Expert in ANGIOSPERM category in BSI Website
(www.bsienvis.nic.in) since 2013. One can log on under “Expert”—
“Expert outside BSI”—“Angiosperm”---My expertise field will open.
g. Participated in a Symposium entitled “Biology Teaching in 2025”
based on Write-up competition held in Jawaharlal Nehru University from
12-14th February, 2014, conducted by the School of Life Sciences. Total
14 Assistant Professors were selected from all over India and
participated on Panel Discussion on “Biology Teaching in 2025”, where
Most of the Panelists agreed to include Basic sciences side by side
advance one.
h. Hon’ble Union Environment Minister, MOEF, New Delhi, Sri
Prakash Javadekar released the MONOGRAPH Type of Book IN
WHICH Dr. S. Panda of Darjeeling Govt. College is one of three
Authors, entitled “FASCICLES OF FLORA OF INDIA (FASCICLE 25:
ERICACEAE) in GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION
FACILITY (GBIF) Meeting on 16/09/2014 at New Delhi.
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i. MR. JAI KUMAR THAMI, Local Conservationist in Darjeeling (Ward
No. 1: Alubari area) got First West Bengal State “BIODIVERSITY
AWARD” under ‘single category’ on 22/05/2015 based on nomination
By DR. S. PANDA of Darjeeling Govt. College.
2. Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharyya (for last 5 years):
i. Recommended for UGC Research Award, 2014-2016.
ii. Invited for giving a talk for significant contribution in the field of
pollination ecology as resource person in World Gene Convention to
be held at China in Nov., 2015.
3. Dr. Ranju Tamang received “Women Scientist Award” (DST) in 2012
• Doctoral / post-doctoral fellows :
1. Mr. P. Roy (Doctoral Fellow): Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship in
2014
2. Smt. Dipa (Doctoral Fellow): Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship in
2014
• Students:
Following Awards/Recognitions were received by UG & PG students:-
Sr.
No
Name of
Student
Batch Event Awarded/Participated Year
1. Mr. Rajat
Thakuri
BOTANY
B.Sc. (H)
2nd yr
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
2. Ms. Sarojini
Pradhan
BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
3. Ms. Deena
Gurung
BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
4. Mr.
Priyankar Roy
BOTANY
RGNF
Research Fellow
Biodiversity
State level Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
5. Mr. Suman
Kr. Sharma
Nepal
BOTANY
M. Sc.
4th SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
6. Ms. Deena
Gurung
BOTANY
M. Sc.
4th SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
7.
8.
Ms.
Rajeshwari
Thapa &
Ms. Sarojini
Pradhan BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in “Quiz contest
on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
9. Ms. M.Sc. 4th Biodiversity 2nd Prize in “Quiz 2014
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Upashana
Ghising &
Ms. Padma
Tamang
BOTANY
SEM State level
Seminar-
2014
contest on local
Biodiversity
conservation”
10. Ms.
Alokananda
Dutta & Ms. Shreemoyee
Pramanik
BOTANY
M.Sc. 4th
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-2014
3rd Prize in “Quiz contest
on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of funding
(national/International) with details of outstanding participants, if any:
No National and international Seminars/Conferences/Workshops were
organized, but regular seminars/workshops (State-level/College-
level/Specila lectures) are organized in this Department with eminent
scholars.
Organizin
g
Departme
nt
Type
Theme Speakers Funding
Agency
Date
BOTANY State-Level
West Bengal Biodiversity-
sponsored State
Level Conference---
“Biodiversity Day
Celebration-2014:
Biodiversity and its
conservation in
Darjeeling
Himalaya”
Jay Kumar Thami
Dr. A. Roy
Dr. P. Lama Dr.
S. Panda
Dr. A.
Bhattacharya
West Bengal Biodiversity
Board, Kolkata
21st Aug. 2014.
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:
As PG Department is perusing Research activity since its initiation in
1962, at present it is affiliated to University of North Bengal, therefore,
Code of ethics is followed as per University of North Bengal.
32. Student profile programme-wise:
Name of the
course/programme
Session Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage
(last
examination)
M F
B.Sc. (Gen)
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2010-11
2010-11
2010-11
74 37 7 19 72.5
188 19 5 11 85.4
96 19 6 11 100
B.Sc. (Gen)
B.Sc. (Hons.) M.Sc.
2011-12
2011-12 2011-12
104 42 11 18 63.7
189 19 6 12 74.8
95 19 7 12 100
B.Sc. (Gen)
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2012-13
2012-13
2012-13
134 42 21 9 61.4
214 25 6 11 88.2
169 14 2 8 100
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B.Sc. (Gen)
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2013-14
2013-14
2013-14
245 51 10 12 51.5
243 25 10 9 57.9
178 25 9 15 100
B.Sc. (Gen)
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2014-15
2014-15
2014-15
278 49 13 20 75
236 25 7 15 100
198 27 11 16 100
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
course
Session % of students
from the same
state
% of students
from other
states
% of students
from abroad
B.Sc.(Gen)
B.S. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2010-11
2010-11
2010-11
100
98
95
Nil
2
5
Nil
Nil
Nil
B.Sc.(Gen)
B.S. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2011-12
2011-12
2011-12
100
99
97
Nil
1
3
Nil
Nil
Nil
B.Sc.(Gen) B.S. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2012-13 2012-13
2012-13
100 100
95
Nil Nil
5
Nil Nil
Nil
B.Sc.(Gen)
B.S. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2013-14
2013-14
2013-14
100
100
100
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
B.Sc.(Gen)
B.S. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2014-15
2014-15
2014-15
100
100
100
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
Nil
34. How many students have cleared Civil Services and Defence Services
examinations, NET, SET, GATE and other competitive examinations?
Give details category-wise.
a. Civil Services: nil, but Indian Forest Service Exam (IFS): 01 (Dr.
Suratna IFS, DFO, Kurseong).
b. Defence Service: No data
c. NET: 02
d. SET: 02
e. GATE: 06
f. WBCS: 01 (Mr. Norbu Rumba cleared WBCS in 2015)
g. SSC: 06
35. Student progression:
Student progression Percentage against enrolled
UG to PG 80%
PG to M.Phil. No data
PG to Ph.D. 5%
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 3%
Employed 15%
Campus selection No data
Other than campus recruitment 15%
36. Diversity of staff
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Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of the same university 02 (permanent Faculty)+14 (PTTs)
from other universities within the
State 09 (permanent faculties)
from universities from other States from
nil
universities outside the country nil
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: M.Phil: 01; Ph.D.: 06; D. Sc.: nil. 38. Present details of departmental infrastructural facilities with regard to
a. Library: The department has a well-stocked Seminar Library.
At present, there are about 750 books. The students are allowed
to borrow books for a fortnight. b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Room of H.O.D.,
Teachers room and Office are connected with Internet facilities inclusive of all PG special paper laboratories. There is one computer room having three computer with internet connection used for students.
c. Total number of class rooms: Lecture Room: 3; General Lab:
3; PG Special Lab: 5
d. Class rooms with ICT facility: Two class rooms are equipped
with LCD projectors and Laptops
e. Students’ laboratories: 8
f. Research laboratories: 4 g. Experimental garden: Department has its own experimental
garden where plants of different habitats including different medicinal plants are kept for day-to-day practical class works and also for research works.
h. Instruments and equipment: The department through Government’s annual grant, DST-FIST project and different projects grant has purchased important instruments needed for the UG & PG students.
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university
1. Mr. Priyankar Roy (Doctoral)
2. Smt. Dipa Tamang (Doctoral)
b) from other institutions/universities Nil
40. Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the
university.
Session
Name of the
Scholarship/
Studentship
No. of Students receiving
financial assistance
Total Male Female
2012-13 Half free 4 1 3
Full free 2 1 1
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2013-14 Half free 7 3 4
Full free 5 1 4
2014-15 Half free 6 2 4
Full free 2 1 1
Besides the above stated scholarship, other government and/or
private scholarships are availed by the students. However as these are
disbursed centrally and not channelized through the academic departments, the
records are not maintained by individual departments.
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development
of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology.
No such new programmes developed yet.
42. Does the department obtain feedback from
a. Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. Students’ on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? Feedbacks from
students are taken and any problem or complaints lodged by
students are discussed carefully in departmental meeting and
efforts are put to solve the problem.
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
1. Dr. Harka Bahadur Chhetri, Hon. MLA, Kalimpong, Former PG
Student.
2. Mr. Roshan Giri, Hon. President, GTA, Darjeeling, Former UG
student.
3. Dr. K. K. Tamang, Former Head & former UG & PG Student.
4. Dr. Binod C. Sharma, Former Head & Former PG Student.
5. Dr. P. C. Lama, Officer-in-Charge, Darjeeling Govt. College,
Former UG & PG Student
6. Dr. Dhaniraj Chhetri, Associate Prof. Of Botany & Dean of
Students, Sikkim University, Former UG & PG student.
7. Dr. Suratna IFS, DFO, Kurseong, Former student
8. Sri Sourav Mokhtan, Assistant Prof. in Botany, Calcutta University,
Former PG student
9. Dr. Rajiv Bandyopadhyay, Associate Prof. of Botany, University of
Burdwan, Former PG student.
10. Dr. Soma Paul, Assistant Professor in Microbiology, Darjeeling
Govt. College, former PG student.
44. Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures /
workshops / seminar) involving external experts:
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Organizing
Deptt.
Type:
Theme Speakers Funding Agency Date
BOTANY
College
Level
Darjeeling
Government
College,
Darjeeling, Govt.
of West Bengal.
Dr. Ranju
Tamang
Dr. B. C.
Sharma
Dr. Kalyan
De.
UGC capacity
Building of women
managers in Higher
education,
sensitivity/
Awareness/ motivation
workshop.
5th to 9th
August,
2011
College
Level
(Govt. of
West
Bengal)
Seed viability
and its storage
techniques
Prof. Alok
Bhattachar
yya
PG Deptt. of Botany 7th June,
2013
Reproductive
Biology of
Hygrophila
schullei
Prof.
Pankaj Pal
PG Deptt. of Botany 7th June,
2013.
Special
Lectures
Diversity of
Gymnosperms in
Eastern
Himalaya
Dr. R. C.
Srivastava
PG. Deptt. of
Botany
04/12/20
13
Caprifoliaceae
in Darjeeling
Himalaya
Dr.
Ambarish
Mukherjee
PG. Deptt. of
Botany
02/12/2012
Diversity of
Dendrobium
(Orchidaceae) in
Eastern
Himalaya.
Dr. Dinesh
Agarwala,
PG. Deptt. of
Botany
07/09/20
12
How to prepare
Peoples
Biodiversity
Register (PBR)
Dr.
Anirban
Roy
PG. Deptt. of
Botany
22/04/20
12
Special
Poster
Presentat
ion
Promoting
Conservation of
Medicinal Plants
Head,
Botany,
Darjeeling
Govt.
College
Silviculture
(North), W.B.
21/11/20
14
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different
programmes.
For UG: General lectures enriched with Chart Display, Specimens
exhibition besides usual mode of Chalk-Duster write-up on
Black/White Board. Tutorials and contact hours are used as methods of
teaching. Regular class tests are also taken by the teachers to increase
the quality of teaching.
For PG: General Lectures followed by Power point slides, Over head
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Projection slides besides Chart display to clear the idea to the students.
Black/glass/white boards with marker pens are also frequently used.
Besides, direct dissections and their mounting on Curtis Paper
permanently for future study purpose; particularly in Practical classes
are also regularly done. Regular class tests for each topic of a
particular paper for each faculty are regularly taken by the teachers.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
For the last 4 years, it has been observed that extra classes including
tutorials, class tests, explanatory notes, correction procedures (students
own write-up), objective answers etc. attracted more students to attend
the class and results are also going to increase day by day, and one
University topper (1st class 1
st) in B.Sc. (Hons.) produced this
department last year. This is our learning outcome and achievement,
still we are trying to search our lacunae if any, and for this we are
maintaining and monitoring regular classs attendance by the students
as well as by the teachers also. This is followed by regular Parent-
teachers meet in our department where we can discuss our success and
failures and its remedies also. We are also providing Books to the poor
students from our Special donated Book Library, besides regular issue
of books fro our Seminar Library. We are emphasizing students to read
more books and write their own notes whic are corrected by our
teachers regularly.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
STUDENTS: Both UG & PG Students are regularly participating NCC
and NSS programmes (NCC: 18; NSS: 26). Besides, students are also
regularly participatinq Quiz competition, Seminars, Photo competition
etc. Following is the list of UG & PG students who received awards due
to extension activities:
Sl.
No
Name of
Student
Batch Event Awarded/Participated Year
1. Mr. Rajat
Thakuri
BOTANY
B.Sc. (H)
2nd yr
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
2. Ms. Sarojini
Pradhan
BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-2014
2nd Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
3. Ms. Deena
Gurung
BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in Oral
Presentation
2014
4. Mr.
Priyankar
RGNF
Research
Biodiversity
State level
1st Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
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Roy
BOTANY
Fellow Seminar-
2014
5. Mr. Suman
Kr. Sharma
Nepal
BOTANY
M. Sc.
4th SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
6. Ms. Deena
Gurung
BOTANY
M. Sc.
4th SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-2014
3rd Prize in “Best Photo
Contest-2014”
2014
7.
8.
Ms.
Rajeshwari
Thapa &
Ms. Sarojini
Pradhan
BOTANY
M.Sc. 2nd
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
1st Prize in “Quiz contest
on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
9. Ms.
Upashana
Ghising &
Ms. Padma
Tamang
BOTANY
M.Sc. 4th
SEM
Biodiversity
State level
Seminar-
2014
2nd Prize in “Quiz
contest on local
Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
10. Ms. Alokananda
Dutta & Ms.
Shreemoyee
Pramanik
BOTANY
M.Sc. 4th SEM
Biodiversity State level
Seminar-
2014
3rd Prize in “Quiz contest on local Biodiversity
conservation”
2014
FACULTIES: Individual faculty member has collaborated without Mou
(Memorendum of understanding) with different other institutes for their
research works. A few examples are given below:
Extension activities Collaborating Agencies
Dr. S. Panda of Botany Deptt.
working as an Expert for
Angiospermic plants
identification: Particularly ERICACEAE Family (Nominated
by the Director, BSI based
published works and as former Research Fellow in BSI, no MOU
signed).
He has collaborated with Prof. S.
Mandal of Jadavpur University, Deptt. of Pharmaceutical
Technology for implications of
pharmaceutical potentialities in ethnomedicinal plants and their
identification. Dr. Panda is
working as a CONTENT WRITER under UGC-framed e-
PG Pathsala Course since 2014
(Already 3 approved modules are
uploaded)
Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata
(www.bsienvis.nic.in)--one can log on
to this site—open ‘Expert’—open
Expert outside BSI---open---‘Angiosperm’--find Dr. S. Panda’s
expertise field—since 2013.
Department of Pharmaceutical
Technology, Jadavpur University.
UGC, e-Pathsala Centre.
Dr. D. Das of Botany Deptt. Silviculture Division, Forest Deptt.,
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working as Coordinator in MPCA
in West Bengal
Darjeeling since 2014.
Sri Dibyendu Sekhar Mahanty of Botany Deptt. (transferred in Dec.
2014)
As part time Faculty in WBCS Coaching at Darjeeling run by GTA since 2013.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Assessment is another method of improvement. We assess the students
in the form of class tests, half-yearly, annual and test examinations.
Parents are informed as and when required. Seminar through power
point presentation is mandatory for Final year Postgraduate students.
They deliver seminar lectures before all other UG and PG students.
Students participate in different activities of NSS and NCC.
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details:
No agencies graded our department yet, except NAAC which will
accredit us based on our SSR.
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied:
Faculty & Students (UG, PG, Research) of our department are actively
engaged to flourish basic/applied knowledge by contributing Quiz
contest on a particular subject topic based on syllabus, Wild threatened
plants photo exhibition contest showing their rarity to all, regular
write-up on wall magazines, research papers in different reputed
National & International journals (PG, Research students & Faculty),
Conference Proceedings, presenting Research papers in seminars and
symposia, writing new books (Faculties), Book Chapters (Faculties),
editing journals and reviewing papers (Faculties).
51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges
(SWOC) of the department:
Strength –
The largest number of Faculties in the college—
both permanent & PTTs.
Enriched & mostly doctorate Faculty with NET or
SET.
Our PG Department started in 1962 under the
University of Calcutta, when it was called as “The
Presidency of North” and surprisingly, no existence
of North Bengal University at that time---this is our
major strength to improve ourselves in this
historical parameter.
Sincere and dedicated students.
Dedicated research students as well as most of the
faculties.
Academic autonomy in PG course and revision of
PG syllabus as and when required.
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Teachers spend 5-8 hours time with their students
everyday and shoulder direct teaching load of
minimum 20 hours per week. All the teachers beside
their UG & PG teaching assignments and research
work, shoulder additional responsibilities in various
departmental works like making routine, conducting
different examinations, excursions, admission,
purchases, students improvement programmes
including counseling of the students.
Weakness –
Shortage of Senior Faculties, especially Professors.
Shortage of modern tools & infrastructures to
conduct advanced research.
Sudden transfer of faculties who is really doing
research & Teaching activities, due to direct control
by the Higher Education Directorate, Govt. of West
Bengal.
Linguistic weakness among some students.
Shortage of Non-teaching staffs.
Involvement of more faculties in active research and
generation of more extra funds for the department.
Opportunity –
To develop teaching modes based on modern tools.
Students must be availed Internet facility for their
study purpose, it is urgently required as most of the
students perusing their study coming from poor
background, even below Poverty Line.
Students should get at least 5 books per week,
instead of 3 to better study.
Laboratory should be modernized, theory rooms
equipped with Power point Projector.
Students should participate regular discussion, for
this a separate equipped room must be arranged.
Challenges –
Last couple of years our Department is not getting
fund to modernize the laboratories from Govt. as the
Department is directly controlled & financed by the
Govt. of West Bengal.
Faculties are trying to avail Major Projects to
combat this situation, but most of the Major projects
are declined in the present infrastructure---this is our
challenge to modernize our laboratories.
The Department proposes to accord special
departmental fellowship grants to deserving
candidates from its own corpus fund; so that they
remain committed to path of research till the time
they are eligible to receive any Government grants.
This will encourage more and more students to
become oriented for research.
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More participation of faculties in National and
International conferences and symposia.
Extension of more collaborative research projects.
Involvement of more faculties in active research and
generation of more extra funds for the department.
52. Future plans of the department:
Being a Post-Graduate Department of Botany, Our Department will
apply to the University as well as to the Higher Education Directorate,
Govt. of West Bengal, an academic autonomy where Doctoral students
can directly persue their Ph.D. works and Course work (subject to UGC
order & permission) also. Following are the unique thinking, insights
and future plan of our Department: a. Complete Academic & Financial Autonomy, especially for PG
course.
b. Framing New and advanced syllabus parity with NET/SET/ ICS
examinations.
c. To extend Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Research activities. d. To modernize Laboratories and Theory rooms. e. To organize National and International
Seminars/Conferences/symposia, at least once per year. f. To conduct Workshop/short-term training Programmes on
‘Biodiversity & Conservation’, ‘Reproductive Biology’ and ‘Herbal
Drugs’, because Darjeeling is really enriched and appropriate place
for these programmes.
g. To apply Major research Projects by the Faculties to different
Funding agencies like DBT, DST, UGC, MOEF, WBBB incl. DST-
FIST, for the purpose of modern infrastructure development in near
future.
h. To encourage UG & PG students to study NET/SET/other
competitive Examinations, where Faculty will help to prepare
subjects matters.
i. To conduct Various Institutes/University visits for students for
their practical exposure in day to day life.
j. To establish one Special Book Grant from which poor students
can avail books for their study.
k. To modernize Seminar Library and running 10Am to 5 Pm daily.
l. To establish Digital Herbarium where one can consult plants of
Darjeeling district at a glance.
m. To establish modern laboratory for pollen and pollination biology
research and to establish Reproductive Biology Laboratory because
Darjeeling is appropriate place for diversity of pollinators and plants.
n. To establish one Biodiversity & Conservation laboratory along with
M.Sc. specialization as Darjeeling possesses diverse & varied groups
of Threatened Medicinal plants.
o. To establish an Ethnobotanical Laboratory based on Indigenous
Traditional Knowledge (ITK), as Darjeeling is rich in local ethnic
people viz. Nepalese (incl. various sects), Tibetans, Buddhists and
Sherpas.
p. To invite eminent Academicians, Scientists, Professors to deliver
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their valuable talks which can enrich and inspire our students.
q. To sign MOU among different Universities/Institutes to get
further facilities for our students and teachers in consultation and
collaboration with our Higher Education Department.
ANNEXURE-I
Dr. Projjwal C. Lama
A. Research Papers in Journal
1. Pradhan S and Lama PC. Biochemical analysis during early seedling growth of Swertia
chirata Buch.-Ham. in Darjeeling Hills of Eastern Himalayas. Environment and Ecology. 30
(4): 1395-1398, 2012.
2. Lama PC, Pradhan S and Karki R. Assessment of germination ability, productivity and
cost benefit analysis of Swertia chirata Buch.-Ham at Darjeeling. Int. J. of Env. Sci.1
(4):2012.
3. Pradhan S and Lama PC. Comparative study of yield parameters of Swertia chirayita
Roxb. ex. Fleming under the influence of different plant growth regulators. Int. J. of
Integrated Res. and Devt. 2: 20-22, 2014.
Dr. Subhasis Panda
A. Research Paper in Journal (=18 since 2010 t0 2014)
1. Panda, S. 2010. An amplified description of hitherto little known threatened species,
Primula glomerata Pax (Primulaceae). J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 107 (3): 183-185. An older
(1867) conservation based peer-reviewed refereed Journal published from Horn Bill House,
Mumbai. ISSN No. 00066982.
2. Panda, S. and Chowdhury, A. 2010. Notes on Rhododendron vaccinioides Hooker f.
(Ericaceae) in India: insights from leaf and stem anatomy, seed and pollen morphology.
Pleione 4(1): 54 – 62. A new Refereed Taxonomy Journal of East Himalayan Society for
Spermatophyte Taxonomy, published from Botany Deptt., North Bengal University. ISSN No.
0973-9467.
3. Panda, S. and Srivastava, R. C. 2010. New ethnomedicinal practices by the Akas, Nepalese
and Dirang Monpas of West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Traditional Konwledge 9 (4): 721 – 723. A well known peer reviewed and refereed Journal
published by NISCAIR (New Delhi). JCR impact factor in 2010 = 0.232. (covered by
SCIE, JCR, WIPO, CAB International (USA) etc. ISSN No. 0972-5938.
4. Panda, S. and Sanjappa, M. 2010. Vaccinium venosum Wight (Ericaceae) rediscovered
from Arunachal Pradesh, India. J. Japanese Botany85(4). 230 – 237 . An internationally well
known INDEXED peer-reviewed and refereed journal. ISSN No. 00222062.
5. Biswas, R.K, Panda, S. and Bhattacharya, A. 2011. Biological Spectrum of Kishalay Boy’s
Home Campus at Barasat in District North 24-Parganas, West Bengal. Environment &
Ecology 29(3A): 1314-1320. A non-Refereed Journal published from Kalyani University.
ISSN NO. 0970-0420
6. Panda, S. and Sanjappa, M. 2011. The Entity of Enkianthus indicus M. R. Debta & H. J. Chowdhery (Ericaceae). J. Japanese Botany86(1). 41-46. An internationally well known
INDEXED peer-reviewed and refereed journal. ISSN No. 00222062.
7. Panda, S. and Reveal, J. L. 2011. Lectotypification of three names in Gaultheria L.
(Ericaceae). Phytotaxa 38: 24-28. A peer-reviewed open access Botanical taxonomy Journal
indexed in SCIE, JCR & BIOSIS. Published from Newzealand, Magnolia Press.
(www.mapress.com).Impact Facor = 1.79. ISSN No. 1179-3155 (Online); 1179-3163 (Print).
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8. Panda, S. and Sanjappa, M. 2012. Checklist of Ericaceae of Talle Wildlife Sanctuary in
Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 4 (1):2322-
2327.
9. Panda, S. and Reveal J. L. 2012. A Step-Two Lectotypification and Epitypification of
Pentapterygium sikkimenseW.W.Sm. (Ericaceae) with an amplified description. Phytoneuron
2012-8: 1-7. A Peer-Reviewed International Digital Publication Taxonomy-related Journal
from USA. ISSN No. 2153-733X
10. Panda, S. 2012. Gaultheria stapfiana Airy Shaw (Ericaceae): A Species to be recognized.
Phytotaxa 58: 1-12. ISSN No.1179-3163.
11. Panda, S., Reveal, J. L. and Sanjappa, M. 2012. Reduction of Diplycosia indica (2009) to
Gaultheria akaensis (2006) (Ericaceae). Phytoneuron 2012-35: 1-7. A Peer-Reviewed
International Digital Publication Taxonomy-related Journal from USA. ISSN No. 2153-733X
Panda, S. 2012 (December Issue). Diplarche Hook.f. & Thomson (Ericaceae)—A new generic
Record for Arunachal Himalaya, India. J. Jap. Bot. 87(6): 402-404. An internationally well
known INDEXED peer-reviewed and refereed journal. ISSN No. 00222062.
Panda, S. 2012. Checklist of Ericaceae in Tuensang district of Nagaland, India with special
reference to Mt. Saramati. J. Threatened Taxa 4(15): 3454-3461.
Biswas, R. K., Bhattacharya, A. and Panda, S. 2013. A Taxonomic Documentation of
Kishalay Boy’s Home Campus at Barasat in District North 24-Parganas, West Bengal. Indian J. Applied & Pure Biol. 28 (2): 223-226.
Panda, S. 2013. Final Plea for conservation of Gaultheria akaensis Panda and Sanjappa
(Ericaceae), an extremely Threatened, Endemic Medicinal plant from Aka Hill in Arunachal
Pradesh of Eastern Himalaya, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 5(7): 4118-4121. (Peer
reviewed & Refereed Journal).
S. Pathak and S. Panda, 2013. Micro-morphological and anatomical studies on Leucothoe
griffithiana (Ericaceae) in India. NeBIO 4 (4): 9-12. (August Issue).
Mandal S.C., Maity, P.P and Panda, S. 2014. Pharmacological potentialities of Trichosanthes
dioica Roxb. (Cucurbitaceae): an overview. International Journal of Pharmacology 1(7):
1000-1006.
Panda, S. 2014. Variation in Hedyotis corymbosa complex (Rubiaceae) in India: Study of exomorphology, leaf anatomy, seed surface and pollen morphology. PHYTODIVERSITY
1(1&2): 59-70. ISSN No. 2349-7068 (Refereed International Journal).
Panda, S. 2014. Ericaceae. Pp. In: Sanjappa & Sastry (eds.), Fascicle Flora of India 25:
Ericaceae. Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. ISBN No. 81-8177-014-5.
Panda, S. 2015. Important potential herbal ethnic drugs from the family Ericaceae from Naga
Hills in India: Conservation of Threatened species. In: Tripathi, S. K. (ed.), Biodiversity in
Tropical Ecosystems. Pp. 497-509. Today &Tomorrow’s Printers & Publishers, New Delhi.
ISBN No. (in press)
Panda, S. 2015. Diversity of the genus Gaultheria L. (Ericaceae) with special reference to
Eastern Himalaya of India, Nepal & Bhutan. Pp. 117-136. In: Hartmann (ed.), Biodiversitat
und Naturausstattung im Himalaya-V. Erfurt, Germany.ISBN: (in press )
B. Books
Panda , S., Mandal, S. C. and Elachourie, M. 2014. Pp. 1-196. Diversity of the genus
Gaultheria L. (Ericaceae) in India. Lap Lambert, Academy Publ., Germany. ISBN: 978-3-
8484-1866-4
Panda, S. 2013. West Kameng Ericaceae: Unravelling indigenous flora and theor ethnic drugs.
Lap-lambert, Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN NO. 978-3-659-40309-5
C. Conference proceedings
1. Proceedings of UGC-sponsored national seminar on “Emerging trends in Plant science”.
Pub. In August, 2011 by the Principal on behalf of PG. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat
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Government College.
2. Proceedings of UGC-sponsored national seminar on “Emerging trends in Plant
science”.Pub. In August, 2011 by the Principal on behalf of PG. Deptt. of Botany, Barasat
Government College.
Dr. Debabrata Das
Das, D; Ghosh, P. 2011 Diversity of host range of angiospermic plant parasite Cuscuta reflexa
Roxb. In Murshidabad district of West Bengal., J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. Vol. 35 No. 2: 320-325,
ISSN No. 0250-9768
Ghosh, P., Das, D and Das, M. 2011.
Phytodiversity of Parasitic host of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. In Cooch Behar District of West
Bengal,Environment & Ecology, 29(2): 588-591, ISSN: 0970-0420
Das, 2013. Pedalium murex L. (Pedaliaceae)- A New Record of Purba Medinipur District to
the State of West Bengal, IOSR-Journal of Business and Management, 13 (4): 54-56, Sep to
Oct., 2013
Das, D. 2014.
An Ecological Journey to Pandam through Mulgaon Areas of Darjeeling Himalaya with Special Reference to Monitoring Of Vegetation in West Bengal, India, IOSR-Journal of
Pharmacy, 4(4): 53-79, ISSN: 2319-4219
Das, D. 2014. Sechium edule of Cucurbitaceae: a most promising plant as drug vegetable in
Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalaya,
Int. J. Int. Res. and Development, Vol I: ISSN:
Das, D. 2014. Community study of plant species in coastal areas of Mohana and Old Digha of
Purba Medinipur District with special reference to Eco-sustenance of life in near future, Indian
Jour. Of Applied and Pure Biology, 29 (2):255-266
Ghosh, P and Das, D. 2014 Ethnobotanical use of plants as living fence in and around
Radhanagar Village of Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal., Indian
Journal of Applied and Pure Biology, 29(2): 223-2229 , International Journal, ISSN:
Das, D. 2014.
Phytodiversity of Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kulik Bird Sancturay) of Uttar Dinajpur
District in West Bengal, India; IOSR-JESTFT, 8 (10): 79-99,
ISSN: 2319-2399
Phytodiversity of Kajlagarh Rajbati-A Cladar of wild medicinal plants in the territory of
Heritage centre of Burdwan Raj system, East Midnapore, West Bengal, Environment &
Ecology, 32(2): 471-473, ISSN: 0970-0420
Das, D. 2014 Singhabahini Sacred Grove a 1000 years old sacred grove represents nature
made nursery of forest plants for future study, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci., 2(5): 239-245, ISSN:
2320-7051
www.ijpab.com
Das, D. and Das M.2014a. Vegetation Ecology of Coastal belt of Khejuri area of Purba Medinipur District with special reference to Hijli Coast, West Bengal, India. IOSR-Jour of
Pharmacy, 4 (2): 2319-4219.
Das, D and Ghosh, P. 2014b. Ecological Studies of Ecosystem Health Indicators at Nayagram
of Paschim Medinipur District in Lateritic forests of Southwest Bengal, India. IOSR-JESTFT,
8 (5/1): 1-17.
Ghosh P. and Das D 2014c.Some medicinal Plants of Joypore forest Range of Bankura, West
Bengal, India, Environment & Ecology, Kalyani, Nadia, W.B, 32 (2):465-470.
Das, D. 2015. Cultural attributes of Plants of Darjeeling with potential use and threat through
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Environmental degradation in Eastern Himalaya, Indian J. Applied & Pure Bio.30 (1): 41-53
Das, D; and Pramanik, B. K. 2015. Ecological amplitude and Environmental impact on Flora
and Fauna including society of Mizoram People in North-East India, IOSR Journal of
Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) e-ISSN: 2278-3008, p-84-95 ISSN:2319-
7676, 10 (2) Ver. 1I (Mar -Apr. 2015), PP 84-95 www.iosrjournals.org DOI: 10.9790/3008-
102XXXXX.
Dr. Ashoke Bhattacharya
A. Research Papers in Journals
Bhattacharya, A. 2010. Conserva-tion of Pollinator Resources in Botanic Gardens. Our
Nature: An International Journal on Biological Sciences, 8: 322 – 335.
Bhattacharya, A. and Sinha, A. 2011. Carbon Budget and Carbon Credit: A Critical
Review. Journal of Interacademicia, 15(1): 185 – 194.
Bhattacharya, A. 2011. Does canopy height determine the pollen viability and stigma
receptivity? A cross population – observation on Shorea robusta Gaertn. f. Our Nature: An
International Journal on Biological Sciences, 9: 41-48.
Bhattacharya, A. and Sinha, A. 2012. Flower-insect interaction in Jatropha gossypifolia
Linn. Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences, 2(1): 27-29.
Bhattacharya, A and Mandal, S. 2012. Pollination biology of ten medicinally important
angiosperms of West Bengal (India). Applied Biological Research., 14(1): 86-94. (IF: 0.45)
Bhattacharya, A. 2013. Genetic diversity and ethnobotany of Moringa oleifera Lamk. In
India: A morpho-metric evaluation of pod and seed characters. Journal of Interacademicia,
17(2): 211-216.
Bhattacharya, A. 2014. Melissopalynological study of Nadia District, West Bengal, India.International Journal of Current Research,6(5): 6521-6526.
Bhattacharya, A. 2014.Impacts of anopy position, plants’ age and pollinators on pre-
pollination pollen viability of Tectona grandis Linn. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and
Biological Sciences, 9(3): 105-113.
B. Edited chapters in books
Mandal, S. and Bhattacharya, A. 2011. Role of Environment Degradation on Conservation of
Plant and Pollinator Resources. In:Environmental Concerns. (D. Das Gupta eds.), Agrobios
(India), pp. 39 – 52.
Mr. Souvik Mitra
Ghosh P.K., Bhattacharjee P., Mitra S., Poddar-Sarkar M. (2014). Physicochemical and
phyto- chemical analyses of Copra and oil of Cocos nucifera L. (West Coast Tall Variety).
International Journal of Food Science. Article ID 310852.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/310852.
Mitra S., Burger B.V., Poddar-Sarkar M. (2013). Headspace volatile oxylipins of Eastern
Himalayan moss Cyathophorella adiantum extracted by Sample Enrichment Probe. Lipids,
68(10): 997-1004.
[ISSN: 0024-4201 (print); 1558-9307 (electronic version)]
Mukhopadhyay S.T., Mitra S., Biswas A., Das N., Poddar-Sarkar M. (2013). Screening of
antimicrobial and antioxidative potential of selected Eastern Himalayan mosses. European
Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(3): 422-428.
Choudhury B., Mitra S., Biswas A.K. (2010). Regulation of sugar metabolism in rice (Oryza
sativa L.) seedlings under arsenate toxicity and its improvement by phosphate. Physiology
Molecular Biologyof Plants, 16(1): 59-67. [ISSN : 0971-5894 (print), 0974-0430 (online)]
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Dr. Arghya Ghosh
Ghosh Arghya, Ghosh Parthadeb, Chatterjee Padma (2013) Formulation of an antibacterial
crop protectant using the acetylated derivative of 2, 7, (14), 10 Bisabolatriene- 1,9,12 triol
isolated from Curcuma longa L, Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research. 3 (3): 95-99.
Ghosh Arghya, Ghosh Parthadeb, Chatterjee Padma (2013) A protocol for rapid propagation
of genetically true to type Indian Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) through in vitro culture
technique, Advances in Applied Science Research. 4 (3): 39-45. 168
Ghosh Arghya, Bandyopadhyay Ayan, Ghosh Parthadeb, Chatterjee Padma (2013) Isolation
of (Z)-7-methoxy-1, 5-dihydrobenzo[c] oxepine from Curcuma caesia Roxb., Journal of
Scientific and Innovative Research. 2 (4): 795-801.
Ghosh Arghya, Ghosh Parthadeb, Chatterjee Padma (2013) Evaluation of the bioactive potentialities of a diacetaldehyde terpenoid isolated from Curcuma caesia Roxb., The Journal
of Phytopharmacology. 2 (4): 1-7.
Dr. Archan Bhattacharya
Does Ricinus communis Linn. in ‘Bengal Plants’ need a correction? (pp. 209-211) Indian
Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 26 (2)
Garh Jungle – A Historic Pristine Forest Biotope (pp. 48-56) Indian Science Cruiser, 25 (1)
Acoustic Features of Balurghat Town, South Dinajpur, West Bengal (pp. 1849-1852)
Environment and Ecology , 29 (4)
Assessment of noise level at different places of Barasat Town, North 24-Parganas, West
Bengal (pp. 1856-1859) Environment and Ecology, 29 (4)
Biological Spectrum of Kishalay Boy’s Home Campus at Barasat in District North 24-
Parganas, West Bengal (pp. 1314-1320) Environment and Ecology , 29 (3A)
A Sonic Profile of Krishnagar City, Nadia, West Bengal (pp. 1506-1509) Environment and
Ecology , 29 (3B)
An account of phytodiversity in forest patches of Bardhaman District, West Bengal (pp. 227-
237) Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(2)
Botanical documentation of Garh Jungle, Durgapur, West Bengal (pp. 9-22) Flora & Fauna,
19 (1)
Phytospectroscopy of forest patches of Bardhaman District, West Bengal (pp. 1146-1150)
Indian Forester, 139 (12)
A Taxonomic Documentation of Kishalay Boy’s Home Campus at Barasat in District North
24-Parganas, West Bengal (pp. 223-236) Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 28 (2)
Assessment of Noise Level at Different Places of Bardhaman Town, Bardhaman, West Bengal
(pp. 77-83) Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 28 (1)
Phytospectroscopy of Barasat Govt. College Campus at Barasat in District North 24-
Parganas, West Bengal Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 29(1), pp. 49-55
A Taxonomic Reconnaissance in Himachal Vihar Complex, Matigara, Siliguri, West
Bengal Indian Journal of Applied & Pure Biology, 29(1), pp. 99-112
A Taxonomic Document of Barasat Govt. College Camps at Barasat in District North 24-
Parganas, West Bengal Environment and Ecology , 32 (2), pp. 501-508
Biological Spectrum of Himachal Vihar Complex, Siliguri in District Darjeeling, West Bengal Environment and Ecology, 32 (2), pp. 509-513
B. Book Chapters
Bhattacharya, A. & Mahato, M., Ensurement of Food and Environmental security:
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Importance of Landscapeand Water Managament by the Indigens of Purulia, In: Food and
Environmental Security Imperatives of Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Das Gupta, D. (Ed.),
Agrobios, India, pp. 88-95, ISBN No.: 978-81-7754-509-8
Smt. Sabina Pradhan (Botany) (PTT)
Pradhan S and Lama PC. Biochemical analysis during early seedling growth of Swertia
chirata Buch.-Ham. in Darjeeling Hills of Eastern Himalayas. Environment and Ecology. 30
(4): 1395-1398, 2012.
Lama PC, Pradhan S and Karki R. Assessment of germination ability, productivity and cost
benefit analysis of Swertia chirata Buch.-Ham at Darjeeling. Int. J. of Env. Sci.1 (4): 2012.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
1. Name of the department: CHEMISTRY
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:
Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 08 04
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 5
years
Dr. Rajendra
Saha M.Sc, Ph.D Asst. Prof.
Physical
Chemistry 13
Nil
Dr. Jyotirmoy
Dutta M.Sc, Ph.D Asst. Prof.
Organic
Chemistry 13
Nil
Mr. Ambika
Prasad
Mukhopadhy
ay M.Sc. Asst. Prof.
Organic
Chemistry 9
Nil
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Dr. Debraj
Saha M.Sc, Ph.D Asst. Prof.
Inorganic
Chemistry 4 months
Nil
Dr. Jyotsna
Mothay M.Sc, Ph.D
Part time
teacher
Organic
Chemistry 20years
Nil
Ms. Shyamali
Dutta M.Sc
Part time
teacher
Inorganic
Chemistry
Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty UG Gen. 30%, UG.Hons.10% 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): UG Gen. 20:1, UG.Hons.5:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Sanctioned:06; Filled:05
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National funding agency: One minor research project
b) International funding agencies : Nil
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
Name of
Faculty
with Deptt.
Title of the Project Duration Funding Agency Grant
sanctioned
(in Rs.)
Grant
received
(in Rs.)
Dr.
Rajendra
Saha
“Development of
Hybrid methodology
based on Genetic
Algorithm(GA), a model potential and a
standard quantum
chemistry package to
elucidate structure an
properties of
…….clusters”
2yrs UGC
Sanction No:
F.NO. PSW-
115/14-15(ERO)
345000/- 325000/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
28. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
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22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty
Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCI
E
Impact
factor
Dr. Debraj
Saha
A highly selective
heterogeneous catalyst for
bromination of hydroxy
aromatic compounds in water.
Langmuir, vol.
27, pp15322-
15329.
2011 10 4.3
One-dimensional chain
copper(II) complex:
Synthesis, X-ray crystal
structure and catalytic
activity in epoxidation of
styrene.
Polyhedron,
Vol. 35, pp55-
61.
2012 11 2.0
Porous magnesium
carboxylate framework:
synthesis, X-ray crystal
structure, gas adsorption
property and heterogeneous
catalytic aldol condensation
reaction.
Dalton Trans.,
Vol. 41,
pp7399-7408
2012 30 4.1
Heterogeneous catalysis over
a barium carboxylate framework compound:
Synthesis, X-ray crystal
structure and aldol
condensation reaction.
Polyhedron,
Vol. 43, pp63-70.
2012 16 2.0
Controlled construction of
metal-organic frameworks:
Hydrother-mal synthesis, X-
ray structure and heterog-
rous catalytic study.
Chem. Eur. J.,
Vol. 18,
pp5979-5986.
2012 40 5.7
Barium carboxylate metal–
organic framework:
synthesis, X-ray crystal
structure, photoluminescence and catalytic study
. Eur. J. Inorg.
Chem.,
pp4914-4920.
2012 09 3.0
Lanthanide carboxylate frameworks: Efficient
heterogeneous catalytic
system for epoxidation of
olefins.
Catal. Lett., Vol. 142,
pp124-130.
2012 13 2.5
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Anchoring of palladium onto
surface of porous
metal−organic framework
through post-synthesis
modification and studies on
Suzuki and Stille coupling
reactions under heterogeneous condition.
Langmuir,
Vol. 29,
pp3140-3151.
2013 26 4.3
Cobalt(III) Schiff base
complex: Synthesis, X-ray structure and aerobic
epoxidation of olefins.
Polyhedron,
Vol. 56, pp230-236.
2013 13 2.0
A magnesium-based
multifunctional metal-organic
framework: Synthesis,
thermally induced structural
variation, selective gas
adsorption,
photoluminescence and
heterogeneous catalytic study.
Dalton Trans.,
Vol. 42,
pp13912-
13922
2013 12 4.1
Heterogeneous catalytic
epoxidation of olefin over a
hydrothermally synthesized
3D phosphate bridge
coper(II) framework.
J. Coord.
Chem., Vol.
66, pp2444-
2454.
2013 2.2
Cobalt based 3D metal-
organic frameworks: Useful
candidate for olefin
epoxidation at ambient
temperature by H2O2.
Eur. J. Inorg.
Chem.,
pp5103-5109.
2013 5 3.0
Synthesis, Structural Aspects
and Catalytic Performance of
a Tetrahedral Cobalt Phosphonate Framework.
Eur. J. Inorg.
Chem.,
pp5020-5026.
2013 2 3.0
2,2′-Bipyridyl-
acetylphenolato mixed ligand
copper(II) complexes:
Syntheses, characterizations
and catalytic activity in
styrene epoxidation
J. Coord.
Chem., Vol.
66, pp66-76.
2013 4 2.2
18-Crown-6 ether templated
transition-metal dicyanamido
complexes: Synthesis,
structural characterization
and DFT studies.
J Mol Struct,
Vol. 1033,
pp137-144.
2013 1.5
Alkaline earth metal-based
metal–organic framework:
hydrothermal synthesis, X-
ray structure and
heterogeneously catalyzed
Claisen–Schmidt reaction.
Dalton Trans,
Vol. 43,
pp13006-
13017.
2014 6 4.1
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Aromatic N-Arylations
Catalyzed by Copper-
Anchored Porous Zinc-Based
Metal–Organic Framework
under Heterogeneous
Conditions.
Chem. Cat.
Chem, Vol. 6,
pp2373-2383.
2014 2 5.5
Syntheses, X-ray structures,
gas adsorption and
luminescent properties of
three coordination polymers
of Zn(II) dicarboxylates
mixed with a linear, neutral,
and rigid N,N′-donor ligand.
CrystEngCom
m, Vol. 16,
pp4783–4795.
2014 6 4.0
Azide/thiocyanate
incorporated cobalt(III)-
Schiff base complexes:
Characterizations and
catalytic activity in aerobic
epoxidation of olefins.
Inorganica
Chimica Acta,
Vol. 415,
pp103–110.
2014 4 2.0
Catalytic olefin epoxidation
over cobalt(II)-containing
mesoporous silica by
molecular oxygen in
dimethylformamide medium.
Catal. Sci.
Technol, Vol.
4, pp1820-
1828.
2014 3 4.7
Ligand free copper-catalyzed
heterogeneous O-arylation
reaction under green
condition.
Catal.
Commun.,
Vol. 58,
pp141-148.
2015 3.3
pH-Tuned Modulation of 1D
Chain to 3D Metal–Organic
Framework: Synthesis,
Structure and Their
UsefulApplication in the
Heterogeneous Claisen–Schmidt Reaction.
Chemplusche
m, vol. 80,
pp591-598.
2015 3.0
Single Crystal to Single
Crystal (SC-to-SC)
Transformation from
a Nonporous to Porous
Metal–Organic Framework
and Its
Application Potential in Gas
Adsorption and Suzuki
Coupling
Reaction through Postmodification.
Chem. Eur. J.,
Vol. 21,
pp5962-5971
2015 2 5.7
Metal–Organic Frameworks
Based on Alkaline Earth
Metals – Hydrothermal
Synthesis, X-ray Struc-tures,
Gas Adsorption, and
Heterogeneously
CatalyzedHydrogenation
Reactions..
Eur. J. Inorg.
Chem.,
pp1053-1064
2015 3.0
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Dr. Kinsuk
Das
(transferred
in 2015)
Syntheses, characterization,
X-ray crystal structures and
emission properties of copper
(II), zinc(II) and cadmium(II)
complexes of pyridyl–
pyrazole derived Schiff base
ligand–Metal selective ligand binding modes.
Polyhedron-
29; 2892–
2899.
2010 2.0
Synthesis, characteri-zation
and X-ray crystal structure of
two cis-di oxovanadium (V)
complexes of pyrazole
derived, Schiff base ligands.
Journal of
Coordina-tion
chemistry; 63,
2146-2157.
2010 2.2
Alkali metal ion mediated
self-assembly of vanadium
(V) ions and pyrazole based
polydentate ligands leading
to the formation of helix, double helix and
supramolecular cage-like
structures.
Polyhedron;
30, 187–194.
2011 2.0
Syntheses, crystal structures
and magnetic properties of
two dicopper (II) complexes
and a zig zag 1-D Cu (II)
complex of a bidentate
pyridyl-pyrazole ligand.
Polyhedron;
30, 715–724.
2011 2.0
A 1D Cu (II) coordination
polymer exhibiting
ferromagnetic interactions
and a mononuclear Cu (II)
complex of substituted
pyrazole carboxylic acids:
Synthesis, characterization and Crystal structure.
Polyhedron;
30, 1571 –
1578.
2011 2.0
Synthesis, structural,
magnetic, DFT calculations
and CShM studies of three
new pentanuclear Mn (II)
clusters.
Dalton Trans.;
41, 413–423.
2012 4.1
Azide bridged dicopper (II),
dicobalt (II) complexes and a
rare double l-chloride bridged
ferromagnetic dicobalt (II) complex of a pyrazolyl-
pyrimidine ligand: Synthesis,
crystal structures, magnetic
and DFT studies.
Polyhed.38,
258–266.
2012 2.0
Synthesis and studies of rare
acylhydrazine bridged strong
Anti ferromagnetically
coupled dicopper (II) and
dioxovanadium (V)
complexes of a pyridyl-
pyrazole derived Schiff base
ligand.
J. Mol.
Struc.1036,
392–401.
2013 1.6
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Three new 1D Cu (II)
coordination polymers and a
binuclear Cu (II) complex of
two pyrazole derived Schiff
base ligands: Hetero-cyclic
ring substitution and anion
dependent structural variations – Spectral studies.
Inorganica
Chimica Acta;
395, 1–10.
2013 2.0
An intramolecular
antiferromagnetically coupled penta nuclear
homoleptic Mn (II) cluster:
Synthesis, crystal structure,
spectral and magnetic
property.
Polyhed.53,
235 – 239.
2013 2.0
A novel rhodamine-based
colorimetric chemodosimeter
for the rapid detection of Al3+
in aqueous methanol:
fluorescent ‘OFF-ON”
mechanism.
Tetrahed.
Letters; 54,
3630-3634.
2013 2.4
Syntheses, crystal structure,
spectroscopic and
photoluminescence studies of
mononuclear Cu (II), Mn (II),
Cd (II) and a 1D polymeric
Cu (II) complexes with a
pyrimidine derived Schiff
Base ligand.
J.Mol.
Structure;
1058, 213-220.
2014 1.6
A novel 2,6-diformyl-4-
methylphenol based
chemosensor for Zn (II) ions
by ratiometric displacement
of Cd (II) ions and its
application for cell imaging
on human melanoma cancer
cells.
Analyst; 139,
495–504.
2014 4.1
Synthesis, X-ray crystal
structures and spectroscopic
characterization of rare µ-di-σ
pyrazole based bridging keto
carbonyl complexes derived
from Cd (II) salts.
Polyhedron;
85, 172-180.
2015 2.0
Synthesis, crystal structures,
magnetic properties and DFT
calculations of nitrate and
oxalate complexes with 3,5 dimethyl-1-(2΄-pyridyl)-
pyrazole-Cu(II).
RSC
Advances; 5,
45082-45091.
2015 3.8
Synthesis, crystal structures
and theoretical studies of dinuclear Manganese(II) and
Nickel(II) complexes of
Phenol-Based “End-Off”
Compartmental Ligand.
J. Mol.
Structure; 1100, 318-327.
2015 1.6
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23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
28. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
29. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-2012 67 15 8 5 70
2012-2013 58 9 4 3 83.3
2013-2014 69 11 6 4 50
2014-2015 76 13 7 3 20
2015-2016 89 30 15 7 Notapplicable
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of students
from the same
state
% of
students
from other
States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
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No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against %
enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 70
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
30
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 20 Data unavailable
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 33
From other university within the state 66
From universities of other states 00
From universities outside country 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available for
Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 04
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: 3(Hons. 2 + Gen. 1)
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: 04
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data
Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
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yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Special lecture
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Highly qualified (having Ph.D.), well-competent, dedicated teaching
staff.
Department contains a well-stocked seminar library.
The student-teacher relationship is extremely cordial.
Weakness
The conditions of the laboratories have also deteriorated over the years
Campus interviews are few in number.
At present, there is shortage of teaching staff leading to lack of
teachers in certain specialized areas (Inorganic and physical
Chemistry) and high student-teacher ratio.
Opportunity
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Chemistry as a subject provides ample opportunities to the students to
pursue further studies and/or get employment in various fields like
Applied Chemistry, Industrial & Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry
& Biotechnology, Food technology, Pharmaceutical Industries, etc.
Provided, regular campus interviews can be arranged, students can get
employment even after graduation.
Challenges
Most of the in infrastructure and maintenance is dependent on
Government Funds.
Since in this region students are from weak economic backgrounds our
challenge is to provide them with modern facilities and a good
academic environment to make their future bright
52. Future plans of the department
Construction of a separate computer room where Internet facilities will
be provided to both the teachers and departmental students. The
facilities will later be upgraded to high performance computing center
for computational chemistry research.
Construction of Classroom with ICT facility.
Facility of modern instruments like Spectrophotometer, IR
spectrometer and other relevant instruments are to be installed in the
department.
Arrangement of National and State level seminar in the Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1. Name of the department: COMMERCE
2. Year of Establishment:
In 1972 the department has started its function with B.Com (Gen) courses
and grew up in honours course in the year 1988. 3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
UG Level: B.Com (General) & B.Com (Honours in Accountancy).
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise):
Annual credit system is applied for all courses, namely, part – i, part – ii and
part – iii by the affiliating university. The patter is (I+I+I) both for honours as
well as for general courses
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 Nil
Associate Professors 02 under CAS 02 under CAS
Asst. Professors 05 02
Others (PT Faculty) 02 02
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
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Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Dr.
Subrata
Kar
M.Com
M.Phil
Ph.D.
Associate
Professor
Accountancy 15 years 02
Mr.
Sanjoy
Kumar
Roy
M.Com
Associate
Professor
Accountancy 15 years Nil
Mr. Rana Saha
M.Com M.Phil
MBA
Assistant Professor
Financial management
11 years + as school teacher
Nil
Mr.
Prajjawal
Pradhan
M.Com
MBA
Assistant
Professor
Finance 04 years + Nil
Mr.
Yugal
Labar
M.Com
MBA
part time
faculty
Management 03 years Nil
Ms.Pinky
Thapa
M.Com
MBA
part time
faculty
Finance &
Control
03 years Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty:
Session % of lectures
2010-11 35%
2011-12 42%
2012-13 44%
2013-14 56%
2014-15 42%
2015-16 22%
14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 33:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled:
At present the department has no academic support staff and administrative
staff separately. To some extent, the department is assisted by the central
office staff.
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
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At present the faculties do not have any on-going projects. But, previously
they have carried out minor research projects funded by the UGC
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
As the department is UG department, the department cannot be
distinguished as a research centre but the department is trying to carry out
certain research based academic activities in order to broaden the
knowledge of the teachers and students as well.
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty Paper Title Journal/ Conference
Proceedings
Year Citatio
n Index
SCI/SC
IE
Impact
factor
Dr. Subrata Kar
Accounting for
Impairment of Assets: A Study of
Reporting Practices
of Indian
Companies.
Academic Journal of
Hooghly Mohsin College 05 (01). ISSN :
0973-6212.
2010
Convergence with
IFRS in India:
Biting the Bullet..
Journal of Business and
Economic Issues 3(1),
Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath
College.ISSN: 0974-
9144.
2011
XBRL: A Paradigm
Shift of Business
Reporting Environment
Academic Journal of
Hooghly Mohsin
College06(01). ISSN : 0973-6212.
2011
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Integrated
Reporting: A
Journey to Better
Business Reporting..
Business Perspectives-
Journal of the
Department of
Commerce, University
of Kalyani vol. 04.
ISSN: 0975-0746
2013
BOOK:
Corporate
Depreciation
Accounting.. SBS
Publishers &
Distributors Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi.
2008 &2013. ISBN: 10:81-89741-66-7
13:978-81-89741-
66-2
2008 &
2013
BOOK:
Financial
Management. Dey Book Concern,
Kolkata. ISBN: 81-
88133-87-6.
2005 &
2012
BOOK:
Arthik
Byabasthapana Dey
Book Concern,
Kolkata. ISBN: 81-
88133-96-5.
2005,
2009
&2012
BOOK:
Principles and
Practice of
Management and
Business
Communication.
Lawpoint
Publications,
Kolkata. ISBN: 978-
93-80649-82-5.
2011
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BOOK:
From the Archaic
Era to IFRS
Regime: A
Chronicle of
Accounting
Thoughts. 175th Anniversary
Commemorative
Volume, Hooghly
Mohsin College.
ISBN: 978-81-
908801-4-5.
2011
BOOK: Principles of
Marketing & e-
Commerce..
Lawpoint
Publications,
Kolkata. ISBN: 978-
93-80649-90-0.
2012
BOOK:
Nirikshasastra
(Honours).
Lawpoint
Publications,
Kolkata. ISBN: 978-
93-82472-20-9.
2012
Mr. Sanjoy Kr. Roy
Convergence with
IFRS in India:
Biting the Bullet..
Journal of Business and
Economic Issues 3(1),
Barrackpore Rastraguru
Surendranath
College.ISSN: 0974-
9144.
2011
BOOK:
From the Archaic
Era to IFRS
Regime: A
Chronicle of
Accounting
Thoughts. 175th
Anniversary
Commemorative
Volume, Hooghly Mohsin College.
ISBN: 978-81-
908801-4-5.
2011
22. Details of patent and income generated:
As the college is solely controlled and financed by the Government of West –
Bengal, so it quite impossible to generate income separately under present set
up in terms of patents etc
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23. Areas of consultancy and income generated:
As the college is solely controlled and financed by the Government of West
– Bengal, so it quite impossible to generate income separately under present
set up in terms of consultancy etc.
24. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
25. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation programs,
workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
The teachers are compulsorily required to attend Refresher / orientation
programs organised by the different Academic Staff College at certain interval
in order to progress their career. They are also attending workshops, training
programs regularly for their academic enrichment.
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
course/programme
Session Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage
M F
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2011-12
2011-12
117 29 21 7 49%
211 55 46 9 42%
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2012-13
2012-13
115 18 11 7 52%
217 54 44 10 44%
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2013-14
2013-14
113 22 12 10 54%
214 55 43 12 48%
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2014-15
2014-15
117 21 15 5 51%
215 54 46 8 46%
B.Com(Hons) 2015-16 211 23 15 8
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B.Com(Gen) 2015-16 156 51 30 20
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students
Name of the
course
Session % of students
from the same
state
% of students
from other
states
% of
students
from
abroad
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2010-11
2010-11
80
85
15
15
5
0
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2011-12
2011-12
78
88
13
12
9
0
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2012-13
2012-13
79
84
14
16
7
0
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2013-14
2013-14
87
85
13
15
0
0
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2014-15
2014-15
95
90
5
10
0
0
B.Com(Hons)
B.Com(Gen)
2015-16
2015-16
100
100
0
0
0
0
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati- -
ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
As the department is UG department, records relating to NET, SLET, GATE,
etc. presently unavailable in the department. No record is available in the
department regarding students, those who have cleared Civil Services and Defence
Services examinations etc.
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data)
Data unavailable
PG to M.Phil.
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
The department is confined to UG studies only. No proposal has yet been
accepted by the department from corporate bodies for campus selection. Data
in relation to employment other than campus recruitment/ entrepreneurs are
not available in the department at present.
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 33.3
From other university within the state 66.6
From universities of other states 00
From universities outside country 00
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37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library:
The library has a total of 1079 books for the use and reference of students and
teachers of the Commerce Department. In addition to that, the department has
a seminar library for honours students and staff of the college. The seminar
library has a total of 134 books at present
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:
Presently the department has two computers in the departmental staff room
with internet facilities. The students are also allowed to use the computer to
collect data and information for research and other studies.
c) Total no. of class rooms:
There are three class rooms specifically allotted for Commerce Department
after 2.00 P.M. Classes are primarily arranged in accordance with the master
routine of the college.
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: Nil
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
As the department is running at under graduate level, no such scope is
available in the department
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new
programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how
does the department utilize the feedback?
Discussions are banging on regularly in the department about the curricula as
well as teaching-learning-evaluation, but the actual fact is that the entire
matter especially related to curricula is controlled by the affiliating university.
No proposal from the concerned authority for modifications of the curricula
has provided so far.
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does
the department utilize the feedback?
Students’ feedback on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation are
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usually taken in verbal form through questionnaire and written form also
maintaining the secrecy. The department is trying to implement the bona-fide
suggestions if any particularly in relation to faculty and teaching-learning-
evaluation process.
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback?
The department is trying to have a great touch with the central alumni
association and employers (Govt. of West Bengal) making known all about
staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation process
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts:
Sometimes special lectures are arranged on some crucial topics specifically for
honours students in order to provide wide knowledge about the topics in
collaboration with English, Economics and Mathematics department
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Black/white boards and in some cases computer screen are used to improve
students’ learning.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met
and learning outcomes are monitored?
Apart from aforementioned point emphasis has been given on the following
points in order to ensure the learning outcomes:
It has been observed that extra classes on the rudiments of accounting
rules is of some advantage to students who lack a firm grasp of the subject so
essential for a student of Accountancy Honours.
Surprise tests are taken to test the knowledge graph of the students at
any given time in the session.
It has also been mooted that students be taken out for pragmatic
knowledge on commercial subjects and also to take them out of the
conventional classroom atmosphere to explore the possibility of different
modes of learning-teaching with the help of internet.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students.
The College has an extremely active NCC and NSS cell. Students of the
department are encouraged to become members and participate in the various
programmes organized by the unit all through the year.
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
The department is constantly trying to bring forth and enhance scholarly
activities by contributing papers in different reputed journal, presenting paper
in state/national/international seminars and symposium, writing new books,
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editing journals, reviewing papers and attending seminars/workshops/
symposium
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied:
The department is constantly trying to bring forth and enhance basic/applied
knowledge by contributing papers in different reputed journal, presenting
paper in state/national/international seminars and symposium, writing new
books, editing journals and reviewing papers
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the
department.
Strength
Dedicated and diligent faculty.
Sincere students.
Weakness
Linguistic weakness among students.
Infrastructural limitations.
Dearth of teachers.
Relative absence of autonomy in academic matters.
Opportunity –
To create more technology-enabled modes of teaching.
To develop their linguistic skills through innovative exercises.
The students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Challenges –
To explore the specific potentialities inherent in each student through
discussions.
A proper utilization of existing infrastructural and human resources to
maximize institutional and departmental achievement.
52. Future plans of the department
The department continues to dedicate its best efforts to first prepare in the
students a strong foundational academic base that would prepare them not
only for their university examinations but also for the future. We would also
try to instil in them a disciplined and dedicated work ethic that would make
them hard-working citizens of the country. We also understand the need for
students to have an aesthetic, moral and spiritual education so that they may
leave the institution not just with a firm grasp of the subject of their choosing
but also as responsible, serious and well-rounded individuals. We also plan to
take into account the opportunities and weaknesses that the SWOC analysis of
the department has brought to light and strive to continually move forward in
the road to improvement.
Special emphasis will be bestowed on the following points in near future:
1. To organize National/International Seminar.
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2. To start short term certificate courses in Entrepreneurship subject to the
permission of concerned authority.
3. To encourage commerce students to start their own business by giving them
an exposure of actual business field.
4. To organize various industrial visit for giving them practical knowledge.
5. To organize guest lecturers from eminent personalities/academicians.
6. To create research awareness among the students through their project
work.
7. To organize separate Alumni meet of commerce students.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. Name of the department: ECONOMICS
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:
Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 01 00
Associate Professors 01 01
Asst. Professors 03 03
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experienc
e
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 5
years
Dr.
Tapas
kumar
Pal
M.Sc, Ph.D Associate
Professor
Econometrics
& Statistics
18+ Nil
Mr.
Nirmal
M.A Assistant
Professor
International
economics &
6+ Nil
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Subba environmental
economics
Ms.
Sudha
Rai
M.A Assistant
Professor
Agriculture
economics and
Resource and
Environmental
Economics
1 Nil
Ms.
Sangita yonzon
M.A Assistant
Professor
Econometrics
& agriculture economics
1 Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 20% 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 3:1 (Honours only)
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National funding agency: 01
b) International funding agencies : Nil
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impact
factor
Dr. Tapas Kr. Pal
Growth of services sector in India in reform period- is it sustainable.
ISSN:2278-8670
2014
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Trends in savings and
investment in Indian
economy and their impact
during pre and post
reform period.
ISSN: 2278-
8670
2015
Book: Growth,
employment and inflation in Indian economy:
comparison of pre and
post reform.
ISBN 978-81-924236-2-3
NA 2013
Book: Microfinance and
women empowerment in
west Bengal: a case study.
ISBN: 978-81-8484-453-
5
NA 2014
Sri Nirmal Subba
Role of microfinance in
rural development:
63-67. ISSN
No.2278-8670
2014
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
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32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
B.A (Hons),2011-12 60 28 8 4 60%
B.A (Hons),2012-13 65 34 3 4 60%
B.A (Hons),2013-14 80 40 3 1 90%
B.A (Hons), 2014-15 50 20 5 1 50
B.A (Hons),2015-16 20 15 2 2
B.A(PASS), 2011-12 800 300 146 154 70%
B.A(PASS), 2012-13 878 300 167 133 68%
B.A(PASS),2013-14 953 300 179 121 65%
B.A(PASS),2014-15 1000 300 162 138 69%
B.A(PASS), 2015-16 1123 300 156 144
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 95 5 Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 80
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 75
From other university within the state 1 25
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
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37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: Nil
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: Nil
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data
Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
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Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
The department has dedicated faculty who are mostly on the college
round the clock even though each faculty is pursuing their personal
research project and take care of all the departmental issues.
Weakness
The department has only one class room which is not sufficient for three
full-fledged honours class.
Opportunity:
There is enormous opportunity for the students for instance after passing
the graduation the students may apply for IAS, IPS, WBCS etc
competitive examinations or they may opt for higher degree i.e. Masters
in different universities. Two minor research projects are being run by
two of the faculty members which may be beneficial for the students. The
faculty members are trying to run a departmental major research project
very soon.
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POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
1. Name of the department: ENGLISH
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
PG,UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 01 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 07 06
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name
Qualification
Designation
Specialization
No. of
Years of
Experien
ce
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 5
years
Mr. Abhiijit
Sharma Roy
MA Assistant.
Professor
Commonwealt
h Literature
19 Nil
Mr. Rajarshi Chatterjee M.A
Assistant Professor
Indian English Writing 14 Nil
Ms. Mandira M.A Assistant Post Colonial 6 Nil
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Ghissing Professor Studies
Mrs. Smriti
Singh M.A
Assistant
Professor
Folklore,
Cultural
Studies 6 Nil
Mrs.
Priyanka Rai M.A
Assistant
Professor
American
Literature 1 Nil
Mr. Somraj Banerjee M.A
Assistant Professor
Indian
Theatre; Post
Colonial Studies 1 Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): UG:25:1, PG:8:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies:
Nil
22.Publication: Nil
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
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a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Name of the Faculty Programme
attended
Date Sponsoring
agency
Mandira Ghissing
Refresher Course
2nd
February- 22nd
February 2011
UGC
Orientation
Programme
26th February-24
th
March, 2014
UGC
Smriti Singh Refresher Course
2nd February – 22nd
February 2011
UGC
Orientation
Programme
26th February-24
th
March, 2014
UGC
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
b) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
course/programme
Session Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage(last
examination) M F
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2011-12
2011-12
498 48 13 35 56
175 20 12 8 90
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A
2012-13
2012-13
519 48 10 38 58
188 21 12 9 91.2
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A
2013-14
2013-14
527 48 14 34 54.7
179 23 13 10 81.8
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A
2014-15
2014-15
540 51 15 36 58.7
194 24 13 11 75.9
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A
2015-16
2015-16
559 54 13 41
187 32 17 15
*M=Male F=Female
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33. Diversity of Students: NA
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 16
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA NA
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Data unavailable
NA
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 50
From other university within the state 1 17
From universities of other states 00 33
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 05
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
40. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
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yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Good Academic atmosphere in the college as well as in the
department
Favourable teacher-pupil ratio
Maximum focus on academic activities, outreach programme, co-
curricular activities both at departmental level as well as at
institutional level
Regular evaluation through unit tests
Availability and accessibility of books both at institutional library
and departmental library
Continuous and close interaction between students and teachers
and individual monitoring of the students by the teachers
Adequate opportunities for the students to express aspirations,
grievances
Weakness
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Inability of the students to study in the college library or
departmental library because of lack of staffs at college library
and lack of space at departmental seminar library.
Lack of adequate research facilities
Opportunities
The teachers are engaged in research activities. There is a scope
for bringing in more Research Projects in the near future. The
teachers are also encouraged to publish in reputed
national/international journals
Challenges
Majority of the students come from rural background fighting
with poverty for their daily existence. It is indeed a challenge to
motivate them to pursue their studies with complete earnestness.
The teachers try their level best to ensure that every student of the
department can make optimum use of the resources available in
the department.
52. Future plans of the department
Addition of more teachers in the department will help to diversify
the academic activities both at departmental level and
institutional level
Up gradation of departmental and institutional activities by
bringing more funds
Ensuring e-library facility to the students and teachers
Computer and internet accessibility to the students
Modernization of teaching-learning method through the
introduction of smart class room concept.
Emphasis on various career option for the students.
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
1. Name of the department: GEOGRAPHY
2. Year of Establishment: 1979
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:
Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 06 06
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experien
ce
(Approx)
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 4
years
PRESENT FACULTY (PERMANENT, FULL TIME)
Mr. Sonam
Lama
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Fluvial
Geomorpholog
y and Cartography
6 yrs Nil
Mrs. Nisha
Tamang
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Population
Geography
4 yrs Nil
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Miss. Devki
Limbu
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Urban
Geography
1 yr Nil
Mr. Samsul
Haque
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Population
Geography
1 yrs. Nil
Miss. Indrita
Saha
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Advanced
Cartography
and Geomatics
1 yrs Nil
TRANSFERRED FACULTY
Mrs.
Paramita
Roy Chowdhury
M.A,M.Phil Assistant
Professor
Regional
Development
8 yrs Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Hons. 10%, Gen. 30%. 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): Hons. 20:1, Gen. 17:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Sanctioned:3, Filled:3
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22.Publication:
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Name of
Faculty
Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impac
t
factor
Ms. Indrita Saha
Analysis of Age-Sex Composition of
West Bengal, 1961
– 2011:
Indian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol
6.0 No.1 Summer
Issue ISSN : 2249 -
3921
2015
Disparity in
development of
mouzas of Binpur-I
Block, West Bengal-
A geoinformatics
approach
Asian Studies.217(5)
pp49-58. ISSN:
0970-7301
2013
Book chapter :
Regional Disparities in Development – A
village level study
of Binpur-I Block,
West Bengal,
Majumder. S (ed.):
Contemporary Issues on Environment and
Development of India
and Adjacent
Countries, pp 460 –
468, 2013. Sandhya
Prakashani, Kolkata.
ISBN: 978-81-
928047-2-9.
2013
Ms. Dewki
Limbu
A general study of
slums of
Darjeeling,
The Journal of
Historical and
Cultural Review(BI-
annual)Vol-4, pp 29-
37,ISSN No.2278-5345
2013.
Solid Waste
Management in the
town of Darjeeling:
Environmental
concern,
International Journal
of Humanities and
Social Science
Invention Vol-3,
Issue -6, pp 26-
34,ISSN No. 2319-
7714
2014.
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
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28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National : One International Seminar in 2012 sponsored by
ICSSR.
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored: Nil
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 420 25 10 15 80
2012-13 434 28 15 13 86.1
2013-14 403 30 11 19 67.6
2014-15 405 31 15 15 66.7
2015-16 411 44 15 25
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 20
PG to M.Phil.
Data
unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
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36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 70
From other university within the state 1 30
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 03
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 01
e) Students’ Laboratories: 02
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) 22% (SC/ST Fellowship)
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Special lectures
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Both chalk and board and LCD projector with power point presentation
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
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From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Pleasant weather.
Good Academic Ambience
Many Eminent Geographers of W.B. has served this department. So
Dept. has a good history and legacy since its inception.
Good understanding among the colleagues.
Weakness
Shortage of infrastructure (Class rooms),
Non-Availability of bit Costly equipments
Opportunity
With a bit improvement in infrastructure and faculty the dept. is well
capable to offer Post Graduation and higher degrees.
Being located in the centre of Darjeeling Himalaya this dept. can very
comfortably work on Himalayan Geology, Ecology, Himalayan
Climate Change etc.
Challenge
High intake of students’ in Part-I.
Shorter teaching-Learning Period
High Interference of Students’ Union.
52.Future plans of the department
Introduce PG department
Introduce a cell for Geoinformatics and remote sensing.
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DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
1. Name of the department: HINDI
2. Year of Establishment: 1974
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 02 02
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Dr.
Sandhya Kumari
Singh
M.A., M.Phil,
Ph.D.
Assistant
Professor
History Of
Hindi Literature & Vyangya
Sahitya 14 + Nil
Mr.
Prateek
Singh M.A., M.Phil
Assistant
Professor
Fiction &
Criticism 1+ Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
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13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 10:1 (MIL Group)
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty
Paper /Book Title Journal/ Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impact
factor
Dr.
Sandhya
Kumari
Singh
Hindi Mein Dalit
Vimarsh : Prashan
- Pratiprashan
(IIFS), Vol.- XII,
Eng., Year-VI, April-
2015 . ISSN 0975-
4083,
2015
1.223
Dhumil : Jan
Samvedana Ka
Paharuya ,
Anhad – 4 Research
Journal ISSN -2349-
137X.
2015
Book:
Haishankar Parsai ka katha sahitya
(Accepted )
Hindi Kahani :
Samvedana Ke Dharatal Par , Editor:
Dr. Satyaprakash
Tiwary, Anand
Prakashan, Kolkata
2015
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Pinjar : Stri
Vimarsh Sankalap
University
Research Journal ,
Department of Hindi
, Calcutta
2014
Jatiyata ki
Avadharana Aur
Ramvilas Sharma ,
Vishv Bharati
Patrika -
2013
Book Chapter: Derozio Aur
Young Bengal
Bharatiya Navjagran ke Agardut : Derozio
ISBN: 978-81-
9009139-7-3
Publisher – Gandhi
Centre For North
Eastern Languages ,
Bengali, Santhali &
Hindi , Presidency
University, Kolkata
2011
Chapter in Books
Asahyog Andolan :
Uttarpurvanchalia ,
Purvanchalia ,
Hindi tatha Urdu
Sahitya
Editor : Dr. Tanuja
Majumdar. Publisher
– Gandhi Centre for
North – Eastern
languages ,Bengali,
Santhali & Hindi ,
Presidency College, Kolkata. ISBN : 978-
81-909139-2-8
2010
Parsai ka Vyangya
Sahitya : Rajniti
key Vividh
Aayaam
Anand Prakashan
Kolkata ISBN : 978-
81-908796-4-4.
2010
Haishankar Parsai
ka katha sahitya
Hindi Kahani :
Samvedana Ke
Dharatal Par.
Editor: Dr.
Satyaprakash Tiwary,
Anand Prakashan,
Kolkata.
2015
Mr.
Prateek
Singh
Kavitaa Ewam
Aam Aadmi Se
Sanvaadi
Sambandh Sthaapit
Karta Kavi :
Dhoomil”
“ApniMaati” with
ISSN NO.-2322-0724
2015
Prashant Bhaavon
Ki Sahaj Sapaat
Rawani Ke Kavi
Bhavani Prasad Mishra
“Padaarpan” with
ISSN NO.-2321 5127
2013
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“Marxvadi
Aalochak
Ramvilash Sharma
Ewam Namwar
Singh Ki
Kavyalochnaon Ka
Tulnatmak
Adhhyan”
Calcutta University
Research Journal
'Sankalp-11-
12'(2012)
ISSN NO-2278-4195.
2012
“Sanskriti Cheta
Marxvadi Kavya
Aalochak
Ramvilash
Sharma”
Literary Journal
'Janpath’(nov,2012)w
ith ISSN NO-2277-
6583
2012
BOOK: A Book
entitled “Hindi Sahitya Ka
Vastunisth Itihaas”
published by
Vishva Vidyalaya
Prakashan,
Varanasi with
ISBN NO.-978-93-
5146-090-9.
2013
BOOK:Vishnu
Prabhakar Aur
Manavta Ki
Masihaayi”
published in the
Book “Aadhunik
Hindi Sahitya Ke
Shatabdi Purush”
with ISBN NO.- 978-93-80332-42-0
2014
Book Chapter:
“Vaigyaanik
Maansiktaa Ka
Pratham Yogi :
Swami
Vivekanand”
published in the Book
“Vigyaan
Bhavnaayein Swami
Vivekanand” with
ISBN NO.- 978-81-
928721-3-1
2013
Book Chapter:
Aadhunik Kavi
Ajneya.
in the Book “Apne
Apne Ajneya”
published by
‘Khudiram Bose
Central College' with
ISBN NO.- 978-93-80332-40-
2014
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BOOK Chapter :
Hindi Kavya Ke
Jaatiya Parampara
Ke Samikshak
Ramvilas Sharma ”
“Ramvilas Sharma
Ke Chintan Ka
Punarmulyankan”
with ISBN NO.- 978-
93-80332-52-9
2014
BOOK Chapter:
Vaishvikaran Ke Siyaah Chakravyuh
Mein Fansaa Aam
Aadmi Aur Aaj Ki
Hindi Kahaani ”
“Vaishvikaran Ki
Aandhin Mein Hindi Kahaani Se Gaayab
Hota Manushya”
with ISBN NO.- 978-
81-921414-7-3.
2014
Book Review
entitled “Vivek Rangi Aadhunik
Aalochak : Devi
Shankar Awasthi”
published
in magazine “Banaas
Jan” with ISSN NO.-2231-6558
2014
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards
i) Executive Editors , North – Face, Peer-Reviewed Research Journal
(Dr. S.K.Singh)
(ii) Editorial Member , Agraja- Literary Research journal (Dr.
S.K.Singh)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Name of the
Faculty
Programme attended Date Sponsoring
agency
Dr. Sandhya
Kumari Singh
Refresher Course 27th February
to 19th March,
2014
UGC
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
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29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
c) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-2012 Data not
available
Nil NA NA
2012-2013 Nil
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students: NA
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) NA
PG to M.Phil. NA
PG to Ph.D. NA
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NA NA
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Data unavailable
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 00
From other university within the state 1 100
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
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38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: Nil
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data
Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:
NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
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49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Good Academic atmosphere in the college as well as in
the department
Favourable teacher-pupil ratio
Maximum focus on academic activities, outreach
programme, co- curricular activities both at departmental
level as well as at institutional level
Regular evaluation through unit tests
Availability and accessibility of books both at institutional
library and departmental library
Good physical-infrastructure at institutional level
Continuous and close interaction between students and
teachers and individual monitoring of the students by the
teachers
Adequate opportunities for the students to express
aspirations, grievances
Weakness
Inability of the students to study in the college library or
departmental library because of lack of staffs at college
library and lack of space at departmental library.
52. Future plans of the department
Addition of more teachers in the department will help to
diversify the academic activities both at departmental
level and institutional level
Up gradation of departmental and institutional activities
by bringing more funds
Ensuring e-library facility to the students and teachers
Computer and internet accessibility to the students
Modernization of teaching-learning method through the
introduction of smart class room concept.
Emphasis on various career option for the students.
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
1. Name of the department: HISTORY
2. Year of Establishment: 1950
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:
Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 05 02
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualificat
-ion
Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Ms. Roshni
Pradhan M.A.
Assistant
Professor
Medieval
Indian History 6 + Nil
Ms. Sudha
Lama M.A.
Assistant
Professor
Modern Indian
History 6+ Nil
Ms.
Babinbala
Moktan M.A. Part Timer
Modern Indian
History 5+
Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
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13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 20:1 (Hons) 100:1 (Gen)
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
15. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
17. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication: Nil
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Name Of
Faculty
Programme Attended Date Sponsoring
Agency
Roshni
Pradhan
Orientation Programme
2/03/2012-
29/03/2012
UGC
Refresher Course
07/01/2015-
27/01/2015
UGC
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Sudha Lama
Orientation Programme
23/11/2012-
20/12/2012
UGC
Refresher Course 07/01/2015-
27/01/2015
UGC
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
d) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass %
2011-12 142 17 6 9 66.6
2012-13 137 15 5 6 68
2013-14 149 18 4 5 50
2014-15 157 20 7 13 53.8
2015-16 132 37 16 20
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) Data unavailable
PG to M.Phil.
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
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Student progression Against % enrolled
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 100
From other university within the state 1 00
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 03
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship)
Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:
NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes,
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the
department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
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44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Rich seminar Library, Regular classes and sincere students
Weakness
Poor infrastructure and an unhygienic staff room, and dearth of
teachers.
Opportunities
While in UG course the students get chance to take part in State
Level Essay Competition,District Level Photography
Competition,can participate in NCC etc
Challenge
Facelift of the Department, to make students realize the value of
education and to develop in them the habit of regular study.
51. Future plans of the department
To have a separate History Department with enough classrooms to
accommodate both Hons and Gen students and to increase the level
of study upto PG level.And to improve the Teaching method by
introducing Modern Technology like –the use of Projectors and
thereby making the process of teaching and learning more
interesting.
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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
1. Name of the department: MATHEMATICS
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 04 02+1(on lien)
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years
of
Experience
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 5
years
Mr. Pranab
Bhattacharjee
M.Sc, B.Ed. Assistant
Professor
Pure
Mathematics
(Functional
Analysis)
9+ Nil
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Mr. Amarjeet
Tamang
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Applied
Mathematics
(General
Theory Of
Relativity)
1+ Nil
Dr. Alakesh
Maity (On
Lien)
M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Applied
Mathematics
13+ Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 20:1 Hons, 45:1 Gen
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
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22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty
Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impact
factor
Dr. Alakesh
Maity
(on lien)
Rich dynamics of an
SIR epidemic model
Nonlinear
Analysis :
Modelling and
Control, 15 (1)
(2010), 71-81. ISSN: 1392-5113.
2010 0.914
Microbial pest
control: a
mathematical model
Journal of
Biological
Systems, 18(2) (2010), 455-478.
ISSN: 0218-3990
(print)
1793-6470(web) .
2010 0.379
Effect of time-delay
on a prey-predator
model with
microparasite
infection in the
predator,
Journal of
Biological
Systems, 19(2)
(2011), 365-387.
ISSN: 0218-3990
(print)
1793-6470(web) .
2011 0.955
Pest control using
virus as control
agent: a mathematical
model,
Nonlinear
Analysis:
Modelling and
Control, 17(1)
(2012), 67-69.
ISSN: 1392-5113.
2012 0.914
Modelling herd
behavior of prey:
analysis of a prey-
predator model
World Journal of
Modelling and
Simulation, 11(1)
(2015), 3-14.
ISSN: 1746-7233
.
2015 0.172
Stochastic analysis of
a prey-predator
model with herd
behaviour of prey
Nonlinear
Analysis:
Modelling and
Control (to
appear)
ISSN: 1392-5113
2015 0.9
A prey-predator
model with infection
in both prey and
predator
FILOMAT (to
appear) ISSN:
0354-5180
2015 0.7
Mr. Pranab
Bhattacharjee
Unique-ness of
derivatives of
meromorphic functions sharing two
or three sets
Turkish Journal of
Mathematics,
34(1),21-34 . ISSN: 1300-0098
2010
0.457
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Some further results
concer-ning a
question of Gross
Indian Journal Of
Mathematics,
52(2),311-330.
ISSN: 0019-5324
2010
some uniqueness
results on
meromorphic
functions sharing two
or three sets
Journal Of
Mathematics,
35(1),45-60.
ISSN: 1450-9628.
2011 0.344
A uniqueness result
related to certain non-
linear differential
polynomials sharing
the same 1-points
Mathematica
Slovaca,
61(2),181-196.
ISSN: 0139-9918
2011 0.394
Some uniqueness
results on
meromorphic functions sharing two
sets
Italian Journal Of
Pure and Applied
Mathematics, 32(1),15-32.
2014 0.394
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
d) National committees : Nil
e) International Committees:
Nil
f) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Name of the
Faculty
Programme attended Date Sponsoring
agency
Pranab
Bhattacharjee
1. Orientation
Programme
2. Refresher Course
10.01.2012-
06.02.2012
11.09.2013-
01.10.2013
Academic Staff
College, The
University Of
Burdwan
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
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institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
e) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 46 10 7 3 50
2012-13 42 9 7 2 53.3
2013-14 44 11 8 3 46.7
2014-15 47 13 8 4 55.5
2015-16 67 30 19 8
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 50
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 25
From other university within the state 1 75
From universities of other states 00 00
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Percentage of faculty who are graduates
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 02
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: 01(Computer Lab)
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
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48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Good teaching staff.
Satisfactory teacher student ratio with congenial
atmosphere.
Seminar library with plenty of text and reference books.
Computer center enriched with internet facility.
Photocopier, Fax facilities are available.
All the teachers are engaged in research works.
Weakness
Student enrollment is not up to the mark.
Being at the hill it is difficult to collaborate with institutes
of higher learning.
Access to reputed international journal is unavailable.
Regular financial grant from Govt. and other National
agencies is of meager amount.
Dependence on affiliating University for modernization of
curriculum.
Absence of spacious class rooms and well equipped
laboratories.
Absence of drinking water and toilet facility.
Opportunity:
To modernize the teaching- learning procedure by use of
modern techniques.
Seminar library can be updated by new edited books and
various journals.
Computer Laboratory should be modernized by latest soft-
were.
Students can be used internet facility for their study
purpose.
At least one class room can be equipped with power point
projector.
Challenges:
To grow the interest in the subject by interactive learning
procedure with the students.
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To achieve our maximum gain with our inadequate
infrastructure of our department.
To involve the faculty members in active Research work
for the improvement of qualities.
To participate more national and international conferences
and symposia.
53. Future plans of the department
In near future with Govt. assistance and approval the deptt.
is capable of introducing interdisciplinary courses and PG
course.
Modern laboratories and research facilities are planned to
be established.
Provision of individual cubical with computer and internet
facility for teachers.
Modernization of at least one classroom with full audio-
visual aid.
To establish a workshop for hand on experience for
students.
Conduct national and international conferences and
workshop to establish collaboration with research
community.
Provide short term courses to the under privileged students
of locality.
Provide Seminar room equipped with LCD Projector.
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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
1. Name of the department: MICROBIOLOGY
2. Year of Establishment: 2008
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units Involved:
Nil
3. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
4. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
5. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
7. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 01
Asst. Professors 04 01
8. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experien
ce
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
PRESENT FACULTY (PERMANENT, FULL TIME)
Dr Soma Pal
Saha
M.SC., Ph.
D
Assistant
Professor Microbiology 9 years Nil
Dr.Arindam Bhattacharje
e (on lien)
M.SC., Ph.
D
Assistant
Professor Microbiology 3 years Nil
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TRANSFERRED FACULTY
Avishek
Ghosh
(Transferr
ed) M.SC.
Assistant
Professor
Molecular
Biology 4 years Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 60% 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 3:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies:
Nil
22.Publication: Nil
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
g) National committees : Nil
h) International Committees:
Nil
i) Editorial Boards
Assistant editor of ‘MAC Journal of Basic and Applied sciences’ (Dr.
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S.P.Saha)
Dr. S.P.Saha Reviewer in
1. Journal of Biotechnology
2. African Journal of Microbiology Research
3. Journal of Biological Sciences (Wyno Academic Journal)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: 50%
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
f) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 20 6 3 1 50
2012-13 21 6 4 1 40
2013-14 23 6 5 1 33.33
2014-15 29 7 1 1 100
2015-2016 38 10 4 2
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
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35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 57.14
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
one student has
joined as medical
transcriptor
30
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment Nil
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 00
From other university within the state 1 100
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: Nil
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 01
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: 01
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
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43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Students lectures
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Lectures, black and white board, power point presentation (ppt.), hands on
practical.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
Monthly class test, Group discussion with students, parents teachers
meeting and student’s feedback (verbal).
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Group project by 2nd
and 3rd
year student.
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Faculties, part time teachers and Students are enthusiastic
in teaching –learning process.
Teacher -Student ratio is 1:3
Weakness
Lack of classroom and laboratory infrastructure
Irregular Govt. grant
Poor power supply
Access to reputed international journal is unavailable.
Opportunities:
Exploration of rich Himalayan microflora can be possible
if funds are available.
Challenges:
Moist Climate and long winter vacation are not suitable
microbiological methods.
52.Future plans of the department
Outreach programme by faculties and students
Classroom with ICT facility
Laboratory with standard equipment
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DEPARTMENT OF NEPALI
1. Name of the department: NEPALI
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
UG and PG
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved:
a. 10 days Workshop cum Seminar in the Darjeeling Govt. College
with the collaboration MIT, Mysore. Then Post Graduate
Department of Nepali has involved the Post Graduate Department of
English of Darjeeling Govt. College.
b. The Geography Department had organised Interdisciplinary
International Conference on and many teaching faculty members had
participated in this conference. Similarly Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai,
present Head of the Department had actively participated in as
faculty member of the conference. She had taken the sole
responsibility of fooding for the delegates in the conference. Not
only that Mrs. Sujata Rani Rai had presented the paper on ‘The
reasons for the human trafficking in Darjeeling Hills: A case study
Human Trafficking in South Asia’ in the conference.
c. Post Graduate Department of Nepali had organised a Seminar and
interactive programme with cultural events on 20th August 2014.
Many teaching faculty members of different local colleges were
invited. The Azammari a bilingual (Nepali & English) Special
Edition was release on the occasions of 200 yrs. Bhanu Bhakta
Acharya’s Birth Anniversary in the Darjeeling Govt. College
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Since 2007-2008 Post Graduate Department of Nepali was offering NET
coaching classes in the department for SC and ST students of Post
Graduate Department of Nepali students of 4th semester under UGC
grant. After two sessions it was discontinued. It was administrative
decisions and the faculty member is unaware of it.
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise):
i. B.A. (Pass & Hons.) – Annual 1+1+1 system.
ii. M.A. in Nepali – Semester system (1st. 2
nd, 3
rd and 4
th semester)
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
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Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS & MPS)
Professors 01 Nil ( previously Prof. L
Rai (Ahmed) retired in
August 2014)
Associate Professors 01 01
Asst. Professors 07 06
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years
of
Exper
-ience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
PRESENT FACULTY (PERMANENT, FULL TIME)
Ms. Sujata
Rani Rai
M.A. , B.Ed. Associate
Professor
Prose &
Poetry
27+ Nil
Mr. Binesh Pradhan
M.A. Assistant Professor
Poetry 14+ Nil
Dr. Raj Kr.
Chettri
M.A., PhD Assistant
Professor
Prose 10+ Nil
Mr. Kabi Basnet
M.A, Assistant Professor
Poetry 9+ Nil
Mr. Nima
Sherpa
M.A, Assistant
Professor
Prose 6+ Nil
Mr.
Bhupen
Tamang
M.A. Assistant
Professor
Prose 1+ Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor:
(i) Guest Lecturer – Dr. Gokul Sinha. He serve the ‘Guest Lecturer’ post
in the Post Graduate Department of Nepali since 2004 to March 2013.
He was a retired Assistant Lecturer (Selection Grade) of Siliguri
College. In March 2013 again he joined in the post of Senior Linguistic,
in the Nepali Department of North Bengal University under the Prof.
Naresh Chandra Khati’s project SPTIL’s (Shallow Partial Tool Indian
Language).
(II) Emeritus Professors –
(ii) Dr. Pratap Chandra Pradhan – Dr. Pratap Chandra Pradhan, born &
brought up in Soureni, Mirik, Darjeeling, studied in St. Joseph’s
College, Darjeeling. Worked as Lecturer in Tribhuwan Biswa
Vidyalaya, Professor in Banaras Hindu University’s Indianb Language
Department’s Nepali Section & Sikkim University. At Present he is t he
Dean in Sikkim University. He deliver the special lecture on ‘Modern
trend in Nepali Literature’ in the Post Graduate Department of Nepali,
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DGC.
(iii) Dr. Diwakar Pradhan– An Ex-student of the Nepali Department of
Darjeeling Govt. College is now working as Associate Professor in
Banaras Hindu University’s Nepali Section of Indian Languages
Department. He deliver special lecture on ‘Contemporary trend in Nepali
Literature’ in the Post Graduate Department of Nepali, DGC.
(iv) Shri Mahananda Poudyal, an eminent writer as well as ex-student of
Darjeeling Govt. College visited the department in July 2011 and deliver
the lecture on “The Nepali language in the present scenario.”
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme
wise) by temporary faculty: NA
14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
a Ist yr Nepali Hons. 6:1
b IInd
yr Nepali Hons. 4:1
c IIIrd
yr Nepali Hons. 2:5
d Ist
Semester 4:1
e IInd
Semester 3:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National: 01
b) International funding agencies Nil
c) Total grants received:
Sr.
No.
Name Funding
agency
Project title amount
1 Dr. Sujata Rani Rai UGC Natakkar Dr.
Indraman Rai:
Vyaktitwa ra
Krititwa dramatist
Dr. Indraman
Rai:personality and
writing
51,000/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration Nil
b) International collaboration Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
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20. Research facility/ Centre with Nil
(i) State recognition (ii) National recognition(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publications of faculty members in last five years:
Name
of
Faculty
Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impac
t
factor
Mrs.
Sujata Rani
Rai
1. Rabmisaptamiko
Sandharvama, Dooars (Jyoti),
2.
3. In book edited by
Bibek Sharma, Published from
Madarihat
Jalpaiguri
4.
2012
5. A Case Study Human
Trafficking in South
Asia,
6. In book Ed. By
Binod Bharadwaj,
Sherap Bhutia
ISBN No
978819271831
2013
Purviya Sanskritiko
Alokma Ramlal
Adhikariko Bihe
Garne Rahar Nibandha,
7.
Bramhaputra
ISSN -2392-4187
8. (97723924128008
)
2015
Book Chapter:
The reason for the
human trafficking in
Darjeeling hills: a case
study
Human trafficking
in south east Asia
. ISBN:
978819271831
2014
Book Chapter:
Illegal human resource
mobility : Childlabour
in queen of hills
Human resource
obility in south
east Asia.
Mr.
Binesh
Pradhan
Darjeelingka Nepali
Natak Rangamanch
paramparama manbahadur
Mukhiakao yogdan,
9. Nepali Academy
Journal, NBU
2011
Aahat Anubhuti Katha
Sangrako
Vislesonatmak
Mulayankan
10. Dr. Lakhhi Devi
Abhinandan
Grantha ISBN
978-81-924881-2-
7
2012
Chintan Pyaj
Nibandaka Vastu ra
Sailee Pakchako
Vislesanatmak
Adhyayan,
11. Sahitya Sanket
ISSN 2278-2761
2014
Naya Xitijko Khojma
Itihasik Sandarvako
Anvesan,
12. Adhunik Bharateli
Nepali Upanas
ISBN 978-93
2014
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84671-12—9
Dr. Raj
Kumar
Chettri
1. Laki devi sundasko
padhyako katha ra
silpa yojana
Dr. Lakhi Devi
sundas
abhinandan
grantha
2. Nepali Sahityik
Antarvartako
Sahindhik Thata
Pabitriparak Addhyan
3.
Himalayan
Research Journal,
No.02, Vol.02,
2013 ISSN: 2278-280X
2013
4. Bindhya Subbakrit
Nirgaman Upanasko
Bastushilpa ra
Rupbinashparak
Addhyan
5. Himalayan
Research Journal,
Vol.03, 2015
ISSN: 2278-280X
2015
Dr. Jayanta Krishna
Sharmako Kabyiik
Bhabhumi ra
Shilpabidhan, Kabita
Virmasha: Jayanta
Krishna Sharmaka
Kabitako samsamayik addhyan,
Book Ed. By
Navin Poudyal
ISBN:
987-93-81667-32-
3
2014
6. Himandas Rai Kiratko
Kathako Kathya ra
Shilpabidhan
Himandas Rai Kirat
Avinandhan Grantha,
7. D.k. Shreshtako
samalochanatama
k Addhyan
Shyitayakar D.k.
Shreshtako Smriti
Gantha, ISBN:
978-81-927364-5-
7
2014
8 Bhadri Narayan
Pradhanka Kathama
Kathya-Yojana
Lakhidevi
sundaska
Kathama kathiya
ra Shilpa-Yojana Kaljayi
Karmahahuma:
Bhadri Narayan
Pradhan,2014
Dr.Lakhidevi
Sundass
Avinandhan
Grantha,2013
ISBN:978-81-
924881-2-7
2014
8. Yatra Sahityako
Sandarvama
M.B.Pradhankoa
Kritihaharu Yatra
Sahityama
9. M.B.Pradhan:
Yek
Bibachanatamak
AddhyanISBN:
978-81-922820-1-
5
2015
Mr.
Navin
Poudyal
Hamra kehi
Lokkathako
visayabastugat
Addhyan,
10. Nepali Academy
Journal
2014
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Mr Kabi
Basnet
Mulukbahor
Upanyaska nepali
shramikharu :
Rajnaitik
Arthavyawastaparak
Addhyan, ,
11. Adhunik Bharateli
Nepali Upanas
ISBN 978-93
84671-12—9
2014
Bhanubhaktaka
Kavitama Samaya Sapikshit Prakharta , ,
12. Published by
Nepali Sahitya Sansthan , Ed. Dr.
Ghanashyam
Nepal
2015
Poetics Identity:
Accntuating Political
Imagination in Indian
Nepali Poetry.
13. , Integrated
Research and
Development
ISSN: 22788670
2014
Mr.
Bhupen
Tamang
1. 1.Munamadan
Khandakavyako
Sanskritik Paksha ,
.
Nepali Academy
Journal Vol 6, Ed
Dr. Mohan P.
Dahal
2010
Yuddha Upanyas
Lungkhum Camp – Ek
Addhyan
Nepali Academy
Journal Vol 8
Published by
Registrar N.B.U Ed. Dr. Mohan P.
Dahal,
2012
2. Nepali upanyasharuma
yudhha vivisikako
trasad Kathankan,
3. Himalayan
Research Journal,
ISBN
Published by
E.H.G.I.R.C.T. Ed
By B.B. Gurung
2012
4. Bhanubhakta
Ramayanma Yuddha,
Bhanubhaktaka Kriti
Dui Satya Dristi,
Book Published
by Nepali Sahitya
Sansthan , Ed. Dr.
Ghanashyam Nepal
2014
Parijatko Maile
najanmayeko Chhoro
Kathako
Manobaiganik
Addhyan,
Ashraya, Ed.
Navin Patjhar
2014
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad:
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
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27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
Dr. L.R. Ahamed HOD and then principal presented a paper and Mrs. Sujata
Rani Rai, Associate Prof. had compared and conducted the total 10 days
programmes.All the faculty members including PG and UG students of nepali
depertment participated in this 10 days orientation cum workshop programme.
Organizing
dept
Type Theme Speakers Funding
agency
date
Dept. of
Nepali, DGC
in
collaboration
with Central institute of
Indian
language
(CIIL)
National Linguistics Dr. Gokul Sinha,
Mr. Pushkar
Parajuli, Dr.
Dasarath Kharel,
C.M.Khambu.
CIIL 6TH
June -
16th
June
2012
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
course/programme
Session Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass % (last
examination)
M F
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2011-12
2011-12
455 28 15 13 67.5
116 18 10 08 100
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2012-13
2012-13
471 30 18 13 81.6
119 20 12 09 100
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2013-14
2013-14
426 31 12 15 73.5
123 21 11 10 100
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2014-15
2014-15
485 28 13 12 67.5
113 22 12 10 97.4
B.A. (Hons.)
M.A.
2015-16
2015-16
489 24 15 09
134 23 12 11
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students
Name of the % of % of students % of
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Course
students
from the
same state
from other
States
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
PG 90 10 Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive
examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services,
etc. ?
NET:07 , TET: 02,
There is no Nepali subject in SLET
35. Student progression
student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 90 90
PG to M.Phil. 20
PG to Ph.D. 10
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
10
10
65
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 25
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 90
From other university within the state 00 00
From universities of other states 00 10
From universities outside country 00 00
37. Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: M.Phil: 03, PhD:01
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library:
Novels 500
Essay 300
Stories 500
Criticism 2000
Drama 350
Prose 200
Poetry 900
Dictionary 100
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b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:
Internet Facility available for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 05
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA (non lab based subject)
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university:
b) from other institutions/universities:
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship)
4 students receive financial grant from the oldest NGO of Darjeeling named
Gorkha Dukha Niwarak Sammelan.
40. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:
Yes, before the changes in UG and PG syllabus by North Bengal University .
we were requested to supply topics , study material . we sent a rectified draft
of the syllabus and that was taken in consideration while making the new
University syllabus.
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback?
No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback?
No. but usually the student represents themselves to express their
view points and opinions to the HOD. The students share their
problem related to their curriculam, class infrastructure.
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
1. Sri. Durga Kharel, Advocate, Advocate, Govt. Pleader, social worker
2. Sri. Badri Kharel, eminent drama artist,singer
3. Sri Amar Singh Rai, Chairman, Darjeeling Municipality
4. Dr. Diwakar Pradhan, Prof. BHU, U.P
5. Dr. Sanjay Bantawa, Prof. BHU, U.P
6. Dr. Radha Sharma, Dean, St. Joseph’s College, Darjeeling
7. Dr. Krishna Raj Ghatani, Associate Prof., NBU
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
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45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
chalk and talk method
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback and their involvement
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Good Academic Ambience
Oldest dept. having Nepali honours in India
Good understanding among the collegues
Seminar library having good number of books.
Separate building
Sufficient number of teacher
Large number of local students
Weakness
Inadequate infrastructure (shortage of classrooms)
Old building
Scarcity of water
Lack of common room for students
Challenges
Lack of modern teaching aids
Lack of fund
Opportunity
Being a post graduate department, local students hailing from weak
financial backgrounds can get opportunity for higher education
With a bit improvement in infrastructure and facility, the department is
well capable of offering M.Phil and higher degrees if the concerned
authority grants permission.
Being the oldest department in Nepali in India, can be granted the
Heritage Status also and can be promoted to be a model to other
department and colleges.
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52. Future Plans of the department.
To organize National and International Seminar in the department guided by
UGC
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
1. Name of the department: PHILOSOPHY
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 04 04
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experien
ce
No. of
Ph.D.
Students
guided
for the
last 5
years
PRESENT FACULTY (PERMANENT, FULL TIME)
Dr. Preetam
Ghoshal
M.A, Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Advaita Vedanta 9+ Nil
Mr.
Gambhir
Douz Subba
M.A Assistant
Professor Ethics 1+ Nil
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Mr. Jannat
Alom Mia
M.A Assistant
Professor Practical Ethics & Political Philosophy
1+ Nil
TRANSFERRED FACULTY
Dr.
S. M.
Rakibuz
Zaman
(transferred
to Banarhat
Hindi
College in
2014
M.A, Ph.D Assistant
Professor Logic & Ethics 5+ Nil
Ms. Sudipta
Mullick
(transferred
to Jhargram Raj College
in July,
2015)
M.A, Assistant
Professor logic 10+ Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: NA 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Sl Programme Ratio
1. UG Hons.I 5:4
2. UG Pass I 72:2
3. UG Hons.II 2:1
4. UG Pass II 75:2
5. UG Hons.III 2:4
6. UG Pass III 45:4
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : 01
(An amount of Rs.2.00 lakhs for a period of two years for the project
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entitled Knowledge of the Oral Literature among Karbis of North East India
is sanctioned by Indian Council of Philosophical Research.
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty Paper Title Journal/ Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impact
factor
Dr.
Preetam
Ghoshal
. “Moral
Skepticism: A
Critical Note”:
Vol: I, Issue: 2, July
2013, Pages- 180-
184. Journal Of
Advance Research.
ISSN 2319-6661.
2012
(BOOK)
swapna-samiksa : Advaita Mat (Accepted).
Dreams Yonder.
ISBN
9789384652050
2015
Jnana-samvitti. 3. Edited Volume
(Editors – Sankalita
Ghosh & Preetam
Ghoshal). ISBN:
9789384721107
2015
Dr.
S. M.
Rakibuz
Zaman
(transferred
to Banarhat
Hindi College in
2014)
“Moral Skepticism:
A Critical Note”:
Vol: I, Issue: 2, July
2013, Pages- 180-
184. Journal Of
Advance Research.
ISSN 2319-6661.
2013
0.72
Scepticism –
Western and Eastern”
Vol. 1, No. 3;
February 2012, Pages-98-134.
Academic Journal of
Krishnagar
Government College.
ISSN 2278- 6554.
2012 2.326
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Mr.
Sudipta
Mullick
(transferred
in July,
2015)
Some issues of
Feminist Philosophy
of Religion with
Special Reference to
the Concept of God;
Academic Journal of
Hooghly Mohsin
College. ISSN
No.0973-62212; Vol:
04(02). page10-14.
2014
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
d) National committees : Nil
e) International Committees: Nil
f) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 81 22 12 8 60
2012-13 76 21 14 6 67.7
2013-14 88 24 18 6 46.4
2014-15 92 23 14 7 57.1
2015-16 84 11 7 4
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
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Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) Data unavailable
PG to M.Phil.
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 33
From other university within the state 1 66
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available for
Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: Nil
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
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40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
A group comprising of experienced as well as freshers well qualified,
motivated faculty members. They are competent enough to teach fundamental
aspects of the subject which are enhanced by research, practice and analysis of
core and distinct areas of specialization. They demonstrate there experiences
and commitment in each and every aspect. They are committed to make the
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teaching-learning process in the class room situation alive. Department also
contains a well-stoked seminar library, many of which are rare books and
computer with internet facility. The student-teacher relationship is extremely
cordial (since they are very few in number).
Weakness
Most of the students don’t have any background in Philosophy as
a subject, so they take time to gulp in the ocean of Philosophy.
A considerable portion of the students are first generation learners.
Scarcity of class rooms often due to non-availability of class
rooms’ teacher and students are deprived to experience the lively
interactive classroom situation.
Challenges
Though philosophy is the mother of all sciences, a very few
numbered Higher secondary schools, in this region offer it as an
optional subject. So the first year students score to venture an
entirely new subject and as a consequence it is a big challenge for
the department to maintain its existence among the students of this
century-long institution.
To pursue quality teaching by creating meaning and relevance in
teaching-learning situation with limited resources.
Due to the climate of this region infrastructure like computer and
even books are easily damaged, but for their purchase and
maintenance we have to depend on Government Fund only.
Opportunities
Philosophy teaches every aspect of life. So being a student of
Philosophy they are well prepared to face the challenges.
Practical Philosophy like Practical Ethics, make them well
acquainted with the burning issues of modern edge like abortion,
euthanasia etc. the curriculum also makes them aware of the value
of nature and importance of caring it.
After passing final examinations, they can appear for
National/State level competitive examinations, especially in
WBCS curriculum, Philosophy is an optional subject.
52. Future plans of the department
The department aims at focusing on the following points.
More updated improved outlook in class room presentation.
More reflection on the relevance of the curriculum.
Try to subscribe renowned e-journals.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
1. Name of the department: PHYSICS
2. Year of Establishment: 1948
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 01 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 10 05
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years
of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Dr. B.
Maiti
M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Semiconductor
Physics
15+ 1+3 in
progress
Dr. S. N.
Dey
M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Particle
Physics
7+ Nil
Dr. S. K.
Ghosh
M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant
Professor
Particle
Physics
5+ Nil
S. K. Gupta M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Solid State
Physics
7+ Nil
G. Dey M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Nuclear
Physics
6+ Nil
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Md. S.
Haque
M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Solid State
Physics
6 months+ Nil
A. K. Das M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Radiophysics
& Electronics
3+(Left this
college on
March,2015)
Nil
S. Ghoshal M.Sc Assistant
Professor
Particle
Physics
3+(Left this
college on
March,2015)
Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 8:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies:
Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citation
Index
SCI/SCIE
Impact
factor
Dr. Biswajit
Maity
Key generation using
qutrit,
. J. Cryptology,
(under review).
2015
0.771
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On Assisted Quantum
Key Authentication
Protocol.
Cryptography and
Communications,
(under review).
2015 0.647
Analytical Model of
Gate Leakage Current
Through Bilayer Oxide
Stack in Advanced
MOSFET
Superlattices and
Microstructures, vol.
80, pp. 20-31.
2015 1.979
Inter-band optoelectronic
properties in quantum dot structure of low band
gap III-V
semiconductors,
J. Appl. Physics,
vol. 115, pp. 143107(1-11)
2015 2.185
A simple theoretical
analysis of gain in laser
of nonparabolic
semiconductors,
International Jour.
of Numerical
Modelling:Electroni
c Networks, Devices
and Fields, vol.
27:No. 1, pp. 50-61.
2014 0.629
Effect of band
parameters on interband
optical absorption in
quantum wire structure
of low band gap III-V
semiconductors,
J. of Computational
Electronics, vol.
12:No. 2, pp. 265-
274.
2014 1.37
A simple analysis of
dielectric properties of
PZT
. Reason- A
Technical
Magazine, vol. XI,
pp. 1-9
2014 2.18
A simple Analysis of
Interband Absorption
Coefficient in Quantum
Well structure of III-V
ternary and quaternary
semiconductors,
J. Appl. Physics,
vol. 111, pp.
103104(1-9
2013 0.563
A simple analysis of the interband absorption
coefficient of bulk and
quantum well of non-
parabolic
semiconductors with
application to Hg1-
xCdxTe material,
J. of Optoelectronics and Advanced
Materials, vol.
14:No. 3-4, pp. 210-
218.
2012 0.563
Dr. Swapan
Kr. Ghosh
Two solitons and three
solitons interaction of
electron acoustic waves
in quantum plasma, K.
Roy, S. Ghosh, and P.
Chatterjee .
Pramana J Phys (In
press) .
2015
0.72
Solutions of the coupled
Higgs field equations, B.
Talukdar, S. Ghosh, A.
Saha and D. Pal .
Phys. Rev. E, vol.
88, pp. 015201
2013 2.326
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Factorization method for
nonlinear evolution
equations,
Springer (In Press). 2015
A Brief Introduction to
Solitons,.
National Conference
on Nonlinear
Physics & its
Applications
(CNPA-13),
Nov’26-28, 2013,
Darjeeling Govt.
College, Darjeeling,
pp.42-62.
2013
Sri S.K. Gupta Korteweg-de Vries
Equation and Soliton
Solution by Inverse
Scattering
Transformation (IST),
National Conference
on Nonlinear
Physics & its
Applications
(CNPA-13),
Nov’26-28, 2013.
2013
Sri S. Mondal
Detection of Jovian radio
bursts at high altitudes,.
International Journal
of Engineering
Science and
Technology, vol. 4, pp. 3029-3038.
2012
A Comparative Study on
the Modeling of
Dynamics of the Jovian
Atmosphere.
Int. J. Adv in
Science and
Technology ,
vol.5(6), pp. 19-26.
2012
Probability of reception
of Jovian bursts as
derived from Io-phase
and the location of
Central Meridian
Longitude.
Int. Journal of
Electronics and
Communication
Technology.
2013
A Comparison of Four
Solar Planetary Systems
from Models
consideration and
reported data of visible
clouds, metals and hydrogen compounds,
International J.
Electronics &
Communication
Technology, vol. 3
(2), pp. 54-58
2014
Uncertainties in Precise
Radio Signal Reception
from other Planetary
System”,
International Journal
of Innovative
Research in Science
Engineering &
Technology, vol. 3
(2), pp. 37-41.
2014
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3.Design Considerations
of Solar Radio
Telescopes and
Construction of arrays,
Tata McGraw Hill
Education Private
Limited (ISBN:-
978-1-25-906393-
0), 231-234.
(BOOK)
2013
Dr. S. Dey, A new method for
determination of
stacking fault energy of
pure metals by X-ray
diffraction,
FIZIKA A (Zagreb),
vol.19, no. 4, pp:
165-170
2010
Early evolution of
quantum Mechanics,
AUREOLE, vol-5,
no. 1, pp. 13-19
2014
Sri G. Dey 1.Iinvestigation of the
structures, potential
energy surface, transition
states and vibrational
frequencies of a vitamin
E precursor Chroman on
S0 and S1 states: DFT
based computational
study,
Computational and
theoretical
chemistry
Dec. 2014, Vol.
1049, pp 115-121.
2014
1.368
Theoretical investigation
of structure potential
energy surface of
chroman,
National seminar on
Material sciences
and communication
University of
Burdwan, 8-9
March, 2013.
2013
3. Tautomeric
equilibrium in
isochroman 1,3 dione,.
National seminar on
condensed matter,
Laser and
communications,
University of
Burdwan, 27-28
February, 2015.
2015
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
g) National committees : Nil
h) International Committees:
Nil
i) Editorial Boards
1. Reason: A Technical Journal (Dr. B. Maiti)
2. International Journal of Integrated Learning (Dr. B. Maiti)
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
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Name of
Faculty
Programme attended Date Sponsoring
agency
Dr. Biswajit
Maiti
1 . Refresher Course in
Physics at UGC Academic
Staff College, University of
Burdwan
2 . National Level Faculty
Development Programme
on Soft Computing
Approach in Cryptography
at Dept. of Information
Technology, Kalyani Govt.
Engg. College, Kalyani
3. National Level Faculty
Development Programme
on Embedded Systems and
its Applications in Real life
at Dept. of Electronics and
Communication
Engineering, Kalyani Govt.
Engg. College, Kalyani
4. Refresher Course in
Physics at UGC Academic
Staff College, University of
Burdwan
Jan’01-20,
2010
June 17-
28, 2013
Oct’21-
Nov’01,
2013
Sept’09-
29, 2014
UGC
AICTE
AICTE
UGC
Dr. Swapan
Kr. Ghosh
1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
Burdwan
2. Refresher Course in
Physics at UGC Academic
Staff College, University of
Burdwan
Feb’18-
March16,
2012
March06-
26, 2013
UGC
UGC
Sailesh Kr.
Gupta
1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, North Bengal
University
2. Refresher Course in
Physics at UGC Academic
Staff College, North Bengal
University
Jan’06-
Feb’02,
2010
Nov’15-
Dec’05,
2011
UGC
UGC
Alok Kr. Das 1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
July04-07,
2014
UGC
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Burdwan
Soumyabrata
Mondal
1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
Calcutta
August25-
Sept’20,
2014
UGC
Sanjib
Ghoshal
1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
Burdwan
Sept’-
Oct’, 2014
UGC
Dr. Somenath
Dey
1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
Calcutta
2. Refresher Course in Nano
Devices and Low Power
VLSI Designing at UGC
Academic Staff College,
Jadavpur University
3. Refresher Course in
Interdisciplinary Research
using Nano Science and
Nano Technology at UGC
Academic Staff College,
Jadavpur University
Sept’-03-
29, 2012
Dec’11,
2013-
Jan’02,
2014
March09-
28, 2015
UGC
UGC
UGC
Goutam Dey 1. Orientation Programme at
UGC Academic Staff
College, University of
Burdwan
2. Refresher Course in
Physics at UGC Academic
Staff College, University of
Burdwan
Jan’10-
Feb’06,
2012
Jan’30-
Feb’19,
2015
UGC
UGC
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
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32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 63 7 4 2 75
2012-13 51 6 4 2 85.7
2013-14 56 7 5 2 66.7
2014-15 59 11 8 3 58.3
2015-16 67 16 9 6
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of students
from abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression
Student progression Against %
enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 30
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 20
From other university within the state 1 80
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
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38) Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available for staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 06
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: 6 (Hons. 3 + Gen. 3)
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
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50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
Good teaching and non-teaching staff.
Satisfactory teacher student ratio with congenial
atmosphere.
Large number of spacious class rooms and well equipped
laboratories.
Seminar library with plenty of text and reference books.
Computer center enriched with more than 15 digital
systems with internet facility.
Seminar room equipped with LCD Projector.
Photocopier, Fax facilities are available along with water
purifier.
All the teachers are engaged in research works.
Weakness
Student enrollment is not up to the mark.
Being at the hill it is difficult to collaborate with institutes
of higher learning.
Access to reputed international journal is unavailable.
Regular financial grant from Govt. and other National
agencies is of meager amount.
Dependence on affiliating University for modernization of
curriculum.
54. Future plans of the department
In near future with Govt. assistance and approval the deptt.
is capable to introduce interdisciplinary courses and PG
course.
Modern laboratories and research facilities are planned to
be established.
Provision of individual cubical with computer and internet
facility for teachers.
Modernization of at least one classroom with full audio-
visual aid.
To establish a workshop for hand on experience for
students.
Conduct national and international conferences and
workshop to establish collaboration with research
community.
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
1. Name of the department: POLITICAL SCIENCE
2. Year of Establishment: 1962
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Honours and General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 01
Asst. Professors 04 02
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 5yrs
Ms Namrata
Pariyar MA
Associate
Professor
Public
Administra
-tion 19Years
Nil
Dr. Alina
Pradhan MA , Ph.D
Assistant
Professor
State and
Society 14 years Nil
Dr. Ambika
Thami MA , Ph.D
Assistant
Professor
Political
Thought and
Theory 6 years
Nil
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12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): UG Gen. 50:1, UG.Hons.3:1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Sanctioned:04; Filled:03
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies:
Nil
22.Publication:
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Name of the
Faculty
Paper title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
year Citation
Index
SCI/SC
IE
Impact
factor
Dr.Alina
Pradhan
Language in Politics
of Recognition: A
Case of the Nepali Language in the
Creation of Political
Identity of the
Nepalis in Darjeelin
Language in India,
Vol.10. ISSN 1930-
2940.
2010
Language Movement
in the Darjeeling
Himalayas: Special
Reference to the
Lepcha Language
Language in India,
vol 12, ISSN 1930-
2940.
2012
Politics of
Separation: The Case
of the Gorkhaland Movement,”
The Indian Journal of
Political Science, vol
LXXIII, No. 4, ISSN 0019-5510
2012
The Impact of the
Naga Conflict on
Naga Women: Their
Role in Peace
Keeping,”
Language in India,
Vol14:7, ISSN 1930-
2940.
2014
Book: Development
of Ethnic Awareness
amongst the Lepchas
of the Darjeeling
Hills, in Politics of Culture, Identity and
Protest in North East
India(ed)
Padam Nepal and
Anup Shekar
Chakraborty,
Authors Press,
Global Network, New Delhi, (ISBN
978-81-7273-626-2).
2012
BOOK: Lepchas of Darjeeling: Their
Resurgent Voice for
Identity in
Dissenting Voices,
Collective Actions
and Politics of
Assertions: A Pan
Indian Perspective
,(ed)Pradip Kumar Sengupta and Manas
Chakrabarty,Levant
Books,
Kolkata,2013(ISBN
978-93-80663-91-3).
2013
BOOK:A Trout Man
Forever
Azammari, vol 2,
published by
Darjeeling Govt.
College,pp472-475
2013
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
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a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees:
Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) :
Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
b) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no. 4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-2012 151 44 15 29 71%
2012-2013 156 44 20 24 70%
2013-2014 185 44 18 22 73%
2014-2015 163 38 16 22 82%
2015-2016 194 40 18 22 Not
applicable
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
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35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 40
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
30 40
30
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 1 5
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 90
From other university within the state 1 10
From universities of other states 00 00
From universities outside country 00 00
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: M Phil 01, PhD-02
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: 02
d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: Nil
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
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43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Special lectures
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method ,focus group discussions
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly
met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback, continuous students evaluation and through
assignments.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students.
Following Awards/Recognitions were received by the students for
extension activities:-
Name of
Student
Batch Event Awarded/Participated Year
Pranisha
Ghatraj
2014-
15(IInd
Year)
NCC
Training
Programme
Selected
for Youth
Exchange
Programme
Governor’s Medal
Conferred for Parade in
Rajpathh
2015
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Participation in youth Parliament, Participation in Inter College Quiz
Competition, Seminar Presentation and Inter College Debate.
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
The department of Political Science has its own SWOC not only with regard
to imparting the education but also with its infrastructural accommodation.
Strength
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Strength of our department is the three qualified teaching faculties (
Sanctioned post 4). The departmental seminar library is also our strength
because it has sufficient number of the books required for the honours
course as well as interdisciplinary books.
Weakness
Lack of required number of classrooms and audio visual rooms. Another
weakness is our old seminar cum staff room which is very small without
proper lightening facilities. The biggest weakness of our department or
whole block is the sanitation facilities. There is no separate hygenic wash
rooms for our department and lack of portable drinking water facilities
till date. The general classes used to be held in the morning section when
there were three part-time teachers but now all the part-time teachers have
left the college. Thus the biggest problem is the classes for the general
courses. The total numbers of the general classes have been divided into
the pure-pass general morning section and the honours pass day section.
The pure pass general classes again have been divided into the group A,B,
and C comprising 150 students each group. The day section also
comprised a class for the honours students of other subjects but due to
lack of the teachers we are not under compulsion combining the classes
during the day section which is the biggest problem.
Opportunities:
The Political Science being a dynamic subject is very much relevant to
all people in their day to day life. The competitive exams are full of
questions from the political science. Thus, the department gives an
opportunity to the students to be updated with the subject to face any
types of the questions for the competitive questions and to succeed in life.
It also gives an opportunity to the students for further higher studies.
Challenges:
The department of Political Science has many challenges ahead. The
department should be upgraded to the Post- Graduated Level is the
biggest challenges. There are many aspirants in the hills to do PG in
Political science but due to lack of the financial support and less
opportunities in the plains many students are not able to complete their
master course.
The increasing numbers of the students in the general course in the
Political science is another challenge to us. There are no single part time
teachers in the department to handle the burden of the pass classes. Not
only that there are not any sufficient space to accommodate the huge
numbers of the students. The government has stop the new recruitment of
the part time teachers which is the biggest challenges. To maintain the
register of the pass classes is the challenges to the department of political
science because a class duration is of 45 minutes. There would be more
that 200 students (at least six students in a single bench.)in class so if the
attendance is taken then whole or more than half of the time is lost in
taking attendance.
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52. Future plans of the department
Construction of a separate computer room where Internet facilities will
be provided to both the teachers and departmental students. The
facilities will later be upgraded to high performance computing center
for computational chemistry research.
Construction of Classroom with ICT facility.
Facility of modern instruments like Spectrophotometer, IR
spectrometer and other relevant instruments are to be installed in the
department.
Arrangement of National and State level seminar in the Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF TIBETAN
1. Name of the department: TIBETAN
2. Year of Establishment: 1958
3. Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The department is affiliated under the University of North Bengal
4. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): General
5. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units
Involved: Nil
6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7. Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8. Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise): Annual
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 00 00
Associate Professors 00 00
Asst. Professors 01 01
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for
the last 5
years
Mr.
Lopsang
Gyaltshen
Bhutia
M.A.
B.Ed
Assistant
Professor
Bon religion 12+ Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
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13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): NA
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled: Nil
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Nil
a) National funding agency:
b) International funding agencies :
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and
total grants received: Nil
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication: Nil
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad: Nil
26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees : Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter
departmental/programme: Nil
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
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29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
c) National :
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments: NA
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the
Course/programme
(refer question no.
4)
Applications
received
Selected Enrolled
*M *F
Pass
percentage
2011-12 01 01 0 1 100
2012-13 01 01 0 1 100
2013-14 05 05 2 3 100
2014-15 00 00 0 0 NA
2015-16 00 00 0 0 NA
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the
Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of
students
from
abroad
UG 100 Nil Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
No record
35. Student progression No record
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 100
From other university within the state 00 --
From universities of other states 00 --
From universities outside country 00 --
37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38) Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library Nil
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet Facility available
for Staff
c) Total no. of class rooms: Nil
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d) Class rooms with ICT facility: Nil
e) Students’ Laboratories: NA
f) Research Laboratories: NA
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data
Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology:
NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts: Nil
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Chalk and talk method.
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Nil
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
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the department.
Strength
Good teacher
Weakness
Very few student opt for this subject, so student number is very less.
52. Future plans of the department
To encourage the student to study this subject.
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DEPARTMENT OF URDU
The department is closed since 2015 due to lack of teacher and student.
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POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
1.Name of the department: P.G. DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY
2.Year of Establishment: 1962
3.Is the Department part of a School/Faculty of the university?
The under Graduate department is affiliated under the University of North
Bengal. The Post Graduate department is also affiliated to University of
North Bengal having academic autonomy.
4.Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
P.G.,UG Honours and General
5.Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved:
Nil
6.Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign
institutions, etc. : Nil
7.Details of courses/Programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons:
Nil
8.Examination System Annual/ semester/choice based credit system
(programme wise):
Under graduate: Annual system
Post graduate: Semester system
9. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other
Departments: Nil
10. Number of Teaching posts
Post Sanctioned Filled (CAS &
MPS)
Professors 02 00
Associate Professors 15
02
Asst. Professors 08
11. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization,
(D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of
Years of
Experience
No. of Ph.D.
Students
guided for the
last 4 years
Dr. Sumana
Saha
M.Sc, B.Ed,
Ph D
Associate
Professor
Entomology 17+ 1
Smt. Swapna
Chhetri
M.Sc, B.Ed. Associate
Professor
Parasitology
and medical
entomology
17+ Nil
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Dr.
Somenath
Dey
M.Sc, Ph D. Assistant
Professor
Fish and
Fisheries
08 Nil
Mrs. Vani
Agarwal
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Cytology and
Molecular
biology
08 Nil
Mr. Yuvraj
Gurung
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Cytology and
Molecular
biology
07 Nil
Mr. Rujas Yonle
M.Sc. Assistant Professor
Environmental Biology
06+ Nil
Mr Nirmalya
Shee
M.Sc, B.Ed. Assistant
Professor
Fisheries 01 Nil
Mr Dawa
Bhutia
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Ecology and
animal
behaviour
6 Months Nil
Mr Priyankar
Sanphui
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Linology,
Fishery
biology &
Aquaculture
6 Months Nil
Mr Zakir
Hussain
M.Sc. Assistant
Professor
Cytogenetics 6 Months Nil
12. List of senior visiting faculty/emeritus professor: Nil
13. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled
(programme wise) by temporary faculty: Nil 14. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise):
Programme No Of
Students
No Of Teachers Students /
Teachers
Ratio
B.Sc. 1ST
YEAR (Hons) 32 07 4.57 : 1
B.Sc. 2ST
YEAR (Hons) 25 11 2.28 : 1
B.Sc. 3RD
YEAR (Hons) 25 11 2.28 : 1
B.Sc. 1ST
YEAR (Gen) 75 10 7.5 : 1
B.Sc. 2ST
YEAR (Gen) 75 10 7.5 : 1
B.Sc. 3RD
YEAR (Gen) 75 10 7.5 : 1
M.Sc. SEM 1 / 2 25 10 2.5 : 1
M.Sc. SEM 3 / 4 25 10 2.5 : 1
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff;
sanctioned and filled:
Sanctioned Post Filled
Support staff (technical)
[Group D]
04 02
Administrative staff
[Group C]
04 02
16. Research thrust areas as recognized by major funding agencies: Nil
17. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from
a) National funding agency: 01
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b) International funding agencies : Nil
c) Total grants received. Names of the funding agencies, project title and
grants received project-wise.
Name of
the Faculty
Title of the
Project
Funding
agency
Duration
Collaboration
if any
Total
outlay
(Rs.)
Dr. Sumana
Saha
(Technical
Supervisor)
Exploration of
spiders (Arachnida :
Araneae) of
eastern Himalaya
under All
India
Coordinated Project on
Capacity
Building in Taxonomy
(AICOPTAX)
MOEF,
GOI, New
Delhi
3years
(2014-2017)
With Prof. D.
Raychaudhuri, (Project
Coordinator),
Entomology Laboratory,
Dept. of
Zoology,
University of Calcutta
55,41,260/-
18. Inter-institutional collaborative projects and associated grants received:
a) National collaboration : Nil
b) International collaboration : Nil
19. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc.
and total grants received:
Name of the Faculty: DR. SUMANA SAHA
A. As Principal Investigator
Title of the Project Funding
agency
Duration Total outlay
(Rs.)
1.Diversity Assessment of
Round Headed Borers (Cerambycidae :
Coleoptera) of Dooars,
West Bengal
UGC
(Regional Office,
Kolkata)
2 years
(2008-2010)
Rs. 86,500/-
2. Spiders (Araneae : Arachnida) of Tea
Ecosystem of Assam
UGC (Regional
Office,
Kolkata)
2 years (2012-2014)
Rs.1,70,000/-
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B. As Co-Investigator/Technical Supervisor
Title of the Project Funding
Agency
Duration Collaboration
if any
Total
outlay
(Rs.)
1.Insect Faunal
Diversity of Jaldapara
Wildlife Sanctuary
UGC, New
Delhi
3 years
(2001-2004)
With Prof. D.
Raychaudhuri,
Entomology Laboratory,
Dept. of
Zoology, University of
Calcutta
3,32,560/-
2.Insect Faunal Diversity of Buxa Tiger
Reserve, Jalpaiguri,
West Bengal.
MOEF, GOI, New
Delhi
3 years (2001-2004)
Do 11,64,674/-
3.Studies on the Borers
Attacking Shade Trees
of Tea Plantations.
NTRF, C/o
Tea Board,
Kolkata
3 years
(2002-2005)
Do 11,14,840/
-
4.Inventorising the
Spiders as Bioresource
of Dooars & Darjeeling District of West Bengal.
DBT, GOI,
New Delhi
3 years 6
months
(2006-2010)
Do 14,33,000/
-
5.Assessment of Spiders as Second Order of Bio-
control Agents in Tea
Ecosystem with special
reference to Assam and Dooars of West Bengal.
NTRF, C/o Tea Board,
Kolkata
3 years (2008-2011)
Do 13,21,640/-
6.Assessment &
Documentation of Faunal Diversity of
Buxa Tiger Reserve :
Insects & Spiders
West Bengal
Biodiversity Board,
GOWB
2 years
(2009-2011)
Do 6,42,000/-
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7.Survey on the
incidence of insect pests and predators including
spiders in Tea
Plantations.
Tea Board,
Ministry of Commerce
& Industry,
Dept. of
Commerce, GOI
XIth –XIIth
plan period
With Prof. D.
Raychaudhuri, Entomology
Laboratory,
Dept. of
Zoology, University of
Calcutta & Dr.
A. Basu Majumder,
Research
Officer, Tea
Board
2,00,000/-
for every 6 months
8. Exploration of spiders (Arachnida : Araneae)
of eastern Himalaya
under All India Coordinated Project on
Capacity Building in
Taxonomy (AICOPTAX)
MOEF, GOI, New
Delhi
3years (2014-2017)
With Prof. D. Raychaudhuri,
Entomology
Laboratory, Dept. of
Zoology,
University of Calcutta.
55,41,260/-
20. Research facility/ Centre with: Nil
(i) State recognition
(ii) National recognition
(iii) International recognition:
21. Special research laboratories sponsored by / created by industry or
corporate bodies: Nil
22. Publication:
Name of
Faculty
Paper Title Journal/
Conference
Proceedings
Year Citatio
n Index
SCI/SC
IE
Impac
t
factor
Dr. Sumana
Saha
A. Research
Papers
In Journals
New and hitherto unknown
nursery web spider species
(Araneae: Pisauridae) from
the Reserve Forests of
Dooars, West Bengal, India.
Mun. Ent. Zool.
5(1): 225-231.
[ISSN : 1306-
3022]
2010
Jumping spiders (Araneae:
Salticidae) of four reserve forests of Duars, West
Bengal.
Bionotes, 12(1):
24-25. [ISSN : 0972-1800]
2010
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A new spider genus of the
tribe Smodicinini (Araneae:
Thomisidae) from India.
Munis
Entomology &
Zoology, 5(2):
344-349. [ISSN
: 1306-3022].
2010
century India. Munis
Entomology &
Zoology, 5(2): 343-550. [ISSN
; 1306-3022]
2010
Scoliid wasps
(Hymenoptera:Vespoidea)
of Jaldapara Wildlife
Sanctuary, West Bengal,
India.
7.Estimation of capture area
and mesh height of the webs
of two orb weaving spider species (Arachnida:
Araneae). Bionotes, 12(3):
84-85. [ISSN : 0972-1800]
8.Euclimacia nodosa
(Westwood, 1847), a rare
and poorly known species of
Mantispidae (Neuroptera)
recorded for the first time
from West Bengal, India.
Zoosystematics and Evolution, 86(2):221-224
[ISSN : 1860-0743]
9.Orb-weaving spiders
(Araneidae:Araneae) of Tea
ecosystem of Assam.
Bionotes, 12(4): 113-114.
[ISSN : 0972-1800]
10.Spiders (Araneae
:Arachnida) of Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.
Bionotes, 12(4): 122 [ISSN
: 0972-1800]
11.Further addition to the
scarab beetles (Coleoptera)
of Buxa Tiger Reserve,
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
Bionotes, 12(4): 131-132.
[ISSN : 0972-1800]
12.Two tailed spiders (Araneae: Hersiliidae) from
the Reserve Forests of North
Bengal. Munis Entomology
& Zoology, Vol. 5 (Suppl.):
1168-1175. [ISSN : 1306-
3022]
13.Crab Spiders (Araneae:
Thomisidae) of
Bandhavgarh National Park,
with New Record of Stiphropus sangayus
Munis
Entomology &
Zoology, 5(2):
661-669 [ISSN
; 1306-3022]
Spiders of Senchal Wildlife
Sanctuary and Neora Valley
National Park, Darjeeling,
West Bengal.
Insect
Environment,
15(4): 178-180.
[ISSN : 0975-
1963]
2010
Estimation of capture area
and mesh height of the webs
of two orb weaving spider
species (Arachnida:
Araneae).
Bionotes, 12(3):
84-85. [ISSN :
0972-1800]
2010
Euclimacia nodosa
(Westwood, 1847), a rare and poorly known species of
Mantispidae (Neuroptera)
recorded for the first time
from West Bengal, India.
Zoosystematics
and Evolution, 86(2):221-224
[ISSN : 1860-
0743]
2010
Orb-weaving spiders
(Araneidae:Araneae) of Tea
ecosystem of Assam.
Bionotes, 12(4):
113-114.
[ISSN : 0972-
1800].
2010
Spiders (Araneae
:Arachnida) of Gibbon
Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam.
Bionotes, 12(4):
122 [ISSN :
0972-1800].
2010
Further addition to the scarab beetles (Coleoptera)
of Buxa Tiger Reserve,
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
Bionotes, 12(4): 131-132. [ISSN
: 0972-1800].
2010
.Spider Wasps
(Hymenoptera: Vespoidea:
Pompilidae: Pepsinae) of
Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal,
India.
Entomofauna,
32(21): 309-328
.[ISSN : 0250-
4413]
2011
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Proposition of a new
combination, Chrysso
angula (Tikader) for the
Indian endemic Theridula
Emerton and a new
synonymy for Chrysso
pseudotheridula Siliwal (Araneae : Theridiidae).
Mun. Ent.
Zool,. 6(2) :
877-881 [ISSN
: 1306-3022]
2011
Spiders (Arachnida :
Araneae) of the Corbett
National Park, Uttarakhand.
Bionotes, 13(2)
: 75-77. [ISSN :
0972-1800]
2011
First Record of the Genus
Tukaraneus Barrion and
Litsinger and Neoscona
yptinika Barrion and
Litsinger (Araneae:
Araneidae) from India.
Journal of Asia-
Pacific
Entomology,
14: 367-
371.[ISSN :
1226-8615]
2011
Spiders of Ranthambore
National Park, Rajasthan.
Insect
Environment,
16(4) : 172-173.
[ISSN : 0975-
1963]
2012
New Species and New
Combination of Oxyopes
Latreille 1804 (Araneae:
Oxyopidae) females from
India.
World Journal
of Zoology , 6
(4): 339-345.
[ISSN : 1817-
3098]
2012
A new species of the genus
Theridion Walckenaer 1805 (Araneae : Theridiidae)
from West Bengal, India.
Rom.
J. Biol. Zool.,
56(2) : 127–131.
[ISSN : 1843-
7761]
2012
Spider Wasps
(Hymenoptera: Vespoidea:
Pompilidae: Pompilinae ) of
Jaldapara Wildlife
Sanctuary, West Bengal,
India.
Second
Contribution.
Entomofauna,
33 (5): 41-56.
[ISSN : 0250-
4413]
2012
On the mygalomorphs
(Araneae: Mygalomorphae)
in the collection of
Entomology Laboratory,
University of Calcutta.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 7(1) :
200-214. [ISSN
:1306-3022]
2012
Insect fauna of Gorumara
National Park and Chapramari Wildlife
Sanctuary, West
Bengal.
Bionotes, 14(1)
: 13-). [ISSN : 0972-1800]
2012
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Spiders of Singalila
National Park, WestBengal (
Arachnida : Araneae).
Bionotes,
14(1) : 22-23.
[ISSN : 0972-
1800]
2012
Addition to the crab spiders
(Araneae : Thomisidae)
fauna of India.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 7(2) :
909-919. [ISSN
: 1306-3022]
2012
On the elaterid fauna
(Coleoptera) of Buxa Tiger
Reserve (BTR), West
Bengal, India.
Mun. Ent
Zool., 7(2) :
1195-1198 .
[ISSN : 1306-
3022].
2012
Wolf spiders (Araneae :
Lycosidae) of the reserve
forests of Dooars, West
Bengal.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 7(2) :
1199-1213.
[ISSN : 1306-3022]
2012
.A new species of the genus
Miagrammopes O. P.
Cambridge, 1870 ( Araneae
: Uloboridae ) from India.
Mun. Ent. Zool.
8(1) : 41-
45.[ISSN :
1306-3022].
2013
Exploring Flat Faced
Longhorn beetles
(Cerambycidae: Lamiinae)
from the reserve forests of
Dooars, Wesr Bengal, India.
I
SRN Entomol.
2013: 1-8.
2013
On two Euophrys C.L.Koch
species new to India
(Araneae : Salticidae).
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 9(1) :
143-149 [ISSN : 1306-3022].
2014
A newly recorded genus
Evarcha Simon, 1902
Araneae : Salticidae) from
India.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 9(1) :
379-383.
[ISSN : 1306-
3022].
2014
Role of ants in French Bean
crop fields at Narendrapur,
Kolkata.
Bionotes, 16(4)
: 122-123.
ISSN : 0972-1800]
2014
A new Chorizopes O.P.
Cambridge, 1870, (Araneae
: Araneidae) from West
Bengal. Rom.
J. Biol.-Zool.,
59(1) : 3-9
[ISSN : 1843-
7761]
2014
Diversity of spiders in
different lowlying crop fields of south 24- Parganas,
West Bengal. Indian
J. Arachnol.
3(2) : 17-27. [ISSN : 2278-
1587].
2014
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On the taxonomy of
scarabaeine fauna
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
of Buxa Tiger Reserve
(BTR), West Bengal, India.
Mun. Ent.
Zool.,10(1) :
18-48 .[ISSN :
1306-3022]
2015
A new Linyphia Latreille,
1804 (Araneae:
Linyphiidae) from West
Bengal, India.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 10(1) :
61-64 .[ISSN :
1306- 3022].
2015
A new litter dwelling
Oxyopes Latreille (Araneae:
Oxyopidae) Species from
Jaldapara Wild Life
Sanctuary, India .
Species,
12(32), 24-29.
[ISSN : 2319 –
5746]
2015
Conoderinae (Elateridae) of
Buxa Tiger Reserve, West
Bengal, India.
Mun. Ent.
Zool., 10( 2) :
328-332. (S.
Sarkar and D.
Raychaudhuri).
[ISSN : 1306 -
3022].
2015
BOOK:
Report on the visit to the
State Poultry Farm, Govt. of
West Bengal, Tollygunge, Kolkata. Under the “Centre
with Potential of
Excellence” Scheme (XIth
Plan), sponsored by UGC,
New Delhi, pp 14.
2011
BOOK:
Spiders-A Potential
Component In Tea Pest
Management. Publ.
National Tea Research Foundation, C/o Tea Board,
Kolkata, pp. 93.
2012
BOOK:
Atlas of Insects and Spiders
of Buxa Tiger
Reserve.2014. Publ. West
Bengal Biodiversity Board
and Nature Books India,
Kolkata: 357pp.
2014
BOOK: Spiders (Araneae :
Arachnida) of Tea
Ecosystem of Assam. Publ.
LAP Lambert Academic
Publishing, Germany, pp.
192. [ISBN : 978-3-659-
49985-2]
2015
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WEBSITE
Spider Bioresources :
Resrve Forests, Dooars and
Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Version 1.0 available at
www.spiderbioresource.com
/index.
2012
Shri. Rujas
Yonle
Effects of Dimethonate on the survival and growth of
(Bufo himalayanas) tadpoles
in laboratory conditions.
Animal Biology Journal, 3 (2)
2012 : 89-95
[ISSN : 1949-
498X].
2012
Microflora And Proximate
Composition Of Sidol – A
Fermented Fish Condiment
Of North-East India.
Asian Jr. of
Microbiol.
Biotech. Env.
Sc. 16, (3) 2014
: 1-5 [ISSN-0972-3005].
2014
Microbial diversity and
Proximate composition of
Loah Ko Dalla, a smoke
dried fish product of Darjeeling Hills.
NBU J. Anim.
Sc. 8, 2014: 9-
14[ISSN- 0975-
1424].
2014
Dr. Somenath
Dey
Surface Morphology of the Common Oviduct of
Poekilocerus pictus
Fabricius (Orthoptera:
Acridoidea:
Pyrgomorphidae).
Columban
J. Life Sci. Vol. 11. No. 1&2.,
pp. 116 – 117
2010
Comparative SEM study
between lateral oviduct and
common oviduct of a
grasshopper, Poekilocerus
pictus Fabricius (Orthoptera
: Acridoidea)”
Panchakotessay
s. 1(3): 65-72,
2010. ISSN
0976- 4968 .
2010
“Surface morphology of the
common oviduct of
Poekilocerus pictus
Fabricius .(Orthoptera :
Acridoidea:
Pyrgomorphidae)”.
Columban
Journal of Life
Sciences. ISSN
0972- 0847.
11(1&2): 116-
117, 2010
2010
A population of flying foxes
(Pteropus giganteus) treated as sacred and protected by
villagers”
. Journal of
Environment and
Sociobiology8(1
): 115-118,
2011.
2011
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“Histological studies on egg
development in painted
grasshopper, Poekilocerus
pictus Fabricius (Orthoptera
:Acridoidea: Pyrgomorphi-
dae)”
Columban
Journal of Life
Sciences. ISSN
0972- 0847.
12(1&2): 61-66,
2011.
2011
Flying Foxes (Pteropus
giganteus) play key
ecological and economic
importance as seed
dispersers and pollinators”
Panchakotessay
s Vol. 3 (No. 1)
: 66-70, 2012..
ISSN 0976-
4968 .
2012
Seasonal diversity and
abundance of herpetofauna
in and around an industrial city of West Bengal, India”
Journal of
Applied
Sciences in Environmental
Sanitation.
Vol. 7 (No. 4):
281-286, 2012.
ISSN 0126-
2807 .
2012
Studies on fish fauna at
Durgapur barrage and its
adjacent wetland areas with
an eye to the physic-
chemical conditions of
Damodar river from Durgapur, West Bengal,
India”
Journal of
Applied
Sciences in
Environmental
Sanitation.
Vol. 8 (No. 1): 17-22, 2013.
ISSN 0126-
2807 .
2013
Distribution and abundance
of three populations of
Indian Flying Fox
(Pteropus giganteus) from
Purulia district of West
Bengal, India”
Taprobanica
Vo. 5 (No. 1):
60-66, 2013.
ISSN 1800-
427X ..
2013
Effect of heat wave on the
Indian flying fox, Pteropus
giganteus (Mammalia:
Chiroptera: Pteropodidae)
population from Purulia
district of West Bengal,
India.
Journal of
Threatened
Taxa. Vol. 7(3):
7029 – 7033.
2015
Studies on otolith bone of
Nile Cichlid (Oreochromis
niloticus).
Annals of
Experimental
Biology. Vol.
3(1): 24 – 28.
2015
Smt. Swapna
Chhetri
Parasitic trends: trends since
Darwin. 22nd National
Congress of
Parasitology,
Oct. 30th Nov.
01,2011,59 - 63
University of
Kalyani,
2011
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Pulmonary involvement of
Arsenic poisioning and
effect of Arsenic Toxicity
on the Peritonial
macrophages and spleen
cells in Rat.
Animal Biology
Journal, 3 (2):
01-10.[ISSN :
1949-498X].
2012
Study of Cytomorphology of Pancreatic Islets and
Peritoneal macrophage in
Alloxan Induced Diabetic
Rat: A Mechanistic Insight.
Animal Biology Journal, 3 (2):
89-95
[ISSN : 1949-
498X].
2013
Mr. Dawa
Bhutia
Multiple forms of
cytochrome P450 family in
liver of fresh water teleost
fish, Heteropneustes fossilis
(Bloch).
N.B.U. Journal
of Animal
Sciences. 4: 28-
35. (ISSN
0975-1424).
2010
Cytochrome P450 in liver of
Indian major carp, (Labeo
rohita, Ham.) following
sub-lethal exposure of
chlorpyriphos.
N.B.U. Journal
of Anima l
Sciences. 4:22-
27. (ISSN
0975-1424).
2010
Assessment of Insecticide
residues in river Tepu and
Deomani of Terai region,
North Bengal and study of
Cytochrome P450 in fish, Channa punctatus (Bloch).
Recent
Advances in
Animal Science
Research.
6:727-734. (ISBN 81-
88094-02-9).
2011
Detection of Multiple
Cytochrome P450 in
Hepatic Tissueof
Heteropneustes fossilis
(Bloch) Exposed to
Cypermethrin..
Proceedings of
the Zoological
Society
66(1):14–19.
(ISSN 0373-
5893).
2013
Cytochrome P450 3A and
its role in metabolism of
erythromycin by hepatic
microsomes of Indian major
carps, Labeo rohita (Ham.),
Catla catla (Ham.) and
Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.).
International
Journal of
Fisheries and
Aquatic Studies.
2(1): 113-117.
(ISSN 2347-
5129).
2014
Hepatic Cytochrome P450 as Biomarkers of
Cypermethrin Toxicity in
Freshwater Teleost, Channa
punctatus (Bloch).
Brazilian Archives of
Biology and
Technology.
58(1): 130-135.
(ISSN 1516-
8913).
2015
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Mr. Ritesh
Biswa
(Transferred
in 2015)
Aberrant behavior of
Heterotermes indicola
(Wasmann) in constructing
hanging food tunnels .
. Insect
Environment
16(2):91-92.
2010
Emerging looper pests of tea
crop from sub-Himalayan
West Bengal, India.
Resistant Pest
Management
Newsletter.
20(1): 8-13.
2012
Levels of detoxifying
enzymes in worker and
soldier castes of
Odontotermes obesus
(Rambur) (Isoptera:
Termitidae): A possible
adaptation to tolerate
exposure to pesticides
ap¬plied in tea plantations
of Darjeeling foothills.
International
Journal of Bio-
resource and
Stress
Management.
4(2): 404-407.
2013
Zootherapeutic uses of
animals by Mech tribe
living in Duars of West
Bengal, India.
Indian Journal
of Traditional
Knowledge.
13(3): 557-563.
2014
BOOK:
Guide to the Birds of North
Bengal University Campus.
Registrar, University of
North Bengal, Darjeeling
NA 2012
Mr. Priyankar
Sanphui
FoxO3a is activated and
executes neuron death via
Bim in response to β-
amyloid.
Cell Death and
Disease. 4,
e625.
2013 6.3
Efficacy of Cyclin Dependent Kinase 4
Inhibitors as Potent
Neuroprotective Agents
against Insults Relevant to
Alzheimer’s Disease..
Plos One. 8(11) e78842
2013 3.5
Synthesis and Cytotoxicity
Studies of Novel Triazolo-
Benzoxazepine as New
Anticancer Agents.
Chemical
Biology & Drug
Designing. 82:
401-409.
2013 2.5
The essential role of p53
upregulated modulator of
apoptosis (PUMA) and its
regulation by FoxO3A
transcription factor in β-
amyloid..
The Journal of
Biological
Chemistry. 289:
pp 10812-
10822
2014 4.6
The regulation of p53
upregulated modulator of
apoptosis (PUMA) by
JNK/c-Jun in β amyloid
induced neuron death.
Journal of
Neurochemistry
.235(2): pp
1154-61
2015 4.2
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Dr. Willie
Henry
(Transferred
in 2013)
Description of two new
species of
Simulium (Gomphostilbia)
(Diptera: Simuliidae) from
Darjeeling, India.
Med. Entomol.
Zool. 61 No. 2.
105-110,
2010
Polytene Chromosomes of
an Indian Himalayan black
fly Simulium (Nevermannia)
praelargum (Diptera:
Simuliidae).
Current
zoology. 56 (4):
437–444,
2010 1.81
A new species of black fly
(Diptera: Simuliidae)
with an entirely yellow
thorax from Darjeeling,
India.,
Zootaxa. 2824:
62–68 (2011).
2011 1.060
Cytotaxonomy of Simulium
(Montisimulium) ghoomense
(Diptera: Simuliidae) from
the Darjeeling Hills, India.
Zootaxa 2872:
49–57
2011 1.060
Dr. Srikanta
Guria
(Transferred
2013)
Hypothyroidism causes
cellular damage retinal
tissue and biceps in rat.
Animal Biology
Journal 2(4):
147-152. ISSN
1949-498X
2011
Thyroid Deregulation
Causes Cellular Damage in
Pancreatic Islets and Spleen in Rat.
Animal Biology
Journal 2(1):
29-35. ISSN 1949-498X.
2011
Hypothyroidism reduces
phagocytic activity of rat
macrophage.
Animal Biology
Journal, 2(4):
163-170. ISSN
-498X
Thyroid peroxidase (tpo)
gene mutation in
hypothyroid females and its
association with menstrual
disturbances and abortion in
the population of west
Bengal..
J.Anim.Sc Vol
6.(40-47)
ISSN.0975-
1424
2012
Phagocytosis of yeast particles by peritoneal
macrophage in normal and
hyperthyroid rat.
Animal Biology Journal3(1): 51-
57., ISSN 1949-
498X
2012
Clinical spectrum of hypothryroidism in west
bengal
Animal Biology Journal. 3(1):
31-37. ISSN
1949-498X
2012
Pulmonary involvement of
arsenic poisoining and effect of Arsenic toxicity in
peritoneal macrophages
Animal Biology
Journal. 3(2): 67-76.
ISSN1949-
498X
2012
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Present Scenario Of Malaria
Treatment In Alipurduar-I
Block In Jalpaiguri District.
Recent
advances in
animal science
research. VI
(C): 990-994.
ISBN.81-
88094-02-9,
2013
Mr. Md Zakir
Hossain
Taxonomical
characterization of a
penicillin amidase
producing novel strain of Achromobacter
xylosoxidans-
Developmemtal
Biology &
Molecular
Biology,
2012 0.5
Pancreastatin is an
endogenous peptide that
regulates glucose
homeostasis-
Physiological
Genomics,
2013 3.5
Orally active osteoanabolic
agent 6-C-β-D-
glucopyranosyl-(2S, 3S)-
(+)- 5,7, 3',4'-
tetrahydroxydihydroflavono
l binds to adiponectin
receptors, with a preference
for AdipoR1, induces
adiponectin-associated signaling and improves
metabolic health in a rodent
model of diabetes-
Diabetes 2014 7.8
A dual colorimetric-ratiometric fluroscent probe
NAP-3 for selective
detection and imaging of
endogenous labile iron (III)
pools in C.elegans
Chem. com 2014 5.6
Saraca indica Bark Extract
Shows In Vitro Antioxidant,
Antibreast Cancer Activity
and Does Not Exhibit
Toxicological Effects
Oxidative
Medicine and
Cellular
Longevity
2015 2.8
23. Details of patent and income generated: Nil
24. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
25. Faculty selected nationally / internationally to visit other laboratories /
institutions /industries in India and abroad:
International Laboratory visit by Mr. Priyankar Sanphui .
Mr. Priyankar Sanphui was selected and invited to attend the International
Brain Research organization (IBRO) Advanced school of Neurosciences held
in Chinise University of Hongkong, Hongkong, China from 9-21 June 2014.
During the mentioned period Mr. Sanphui visited a number of eminent
Neuroscience research laboratory in Chinese University of Hongkong,
University of Hongkong and University of Science & Technology, Hongkong.
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26. Faculty serving in
a) National committees :
a. Zoological Society, Kolkata (Dr. S.Saha)
b. Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai (Dr. S.Saha)
c. Zoo Outreach Organization Coimbatore/CBSG, India & South
Asia (Dr. S.Saha)
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards Nil
27. Faculty recharging strategies (UGC, ASC, Refresher / orientation
programs, workshops, training programs and similar programs) : Nil
28. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including
inter departmental/programme:
100% of PG student are involved in project work
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the
institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: Nil
29. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students:
Name of Faculty Research Award/Recognition received from reputed Professional
Bodies and Agencies, nationally/internationally
Dr. Sumana
Saha
1.Advisor of the Interview Board in Staff Selection Commission, GOI
(Eastern Region) (2010 & 2011)
2. Member, Governing Body, Lady Brabourne College, Govt. of West Bengal, Kolkata from 2011-2012.
3.Citations :
A.The World Spider Catalog,Version 15.0 by N. I Platnick.American
Museum of Natural History. [online at
http://research.amnh.org/entomology/spiders/catalog/INTRO1.htm]
B.Spiders of India. 2009.Ed. P.A. Sebastian & K.V. Peter. Publ.
Universities Press: 614 + plates 170.
C.Crab spiders from Xishunangbanna, Yynnan Province, China
(Araneae : Thomisidae). 2010. G. Tang and S.Q.Li. Zootaxa 2703 : 1-
105.
Mr. Priyankar
Sanphui
1. International Recognition : Awarded the Best poster and Invited for oral presentation in Physiology
Conference 2014, held in University of Hongkong, Hongkong from 12-
14th June 2014, organized by University of Hongkong & IBRO.
2.International Award :
International travel award to attend the International Brain Research
Organization (IBRO) advance school of Neuroscience, held in Chinese
University of Hongkong , Hongkong, China from 9-21 June 2014,
organized by IBRO.
3.International Award :
International travel award to deliver an oral lecture in 11th biennial
meeting of Asia Pacific Society for Neurochemistry in conjunction with
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55th Annual meeting of Japanese Society for Neurochemistry, held in
Kobe, Japan, October2012, organized by Asia Pacific Society for
Neurochemistry.
4. National Award :
Awarded for Best Oral presentation in Neurocon 2015, held in Haldia,
West Bengal from 7-11th January 2015, jointly organized by ICAR
Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. B.C. Roy Hospital, Haldia, IPGMER, Kolkata & IICB, Kolkata.
5.National Award :
Awarded for Best Oral presentation in Neuroupdate 2014, held in
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata on
December 2014, jointly organized by Calcutta Medical College,
University of Calcutta & IICB.
6. National Award :
Awarded Senior Research Fellowship, Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research, Government of India, January 2012.
Md Zakir
Hossain
Best Poster Presentation Award in Health Science group in
International Conference Faunal diversity & Management held in Lucknow University, Lucknow, 2014
Incentive Award for best research & publication from CSIR-CDRI,
Lucknow, 2014
CSIR-UGC JRF award in June 2011 & CSIR-UGC JRF award in June
2010
Dr. Srikanta
Guria
(Transferred
2013)
Award for outstanding paper presentation at National Symposium at
Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal (dt.8-9 March,
2013)
30. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil
a) National :
National seminar on recent trends in exploration , exploitation and
conservation of Biodiversity
b) International: UGC, DST, DAE, DRDO, CSIR and INSA sponsored
workshop:
National workshop on “Bio–physical chemistry for cancer research”
29th September to 2
nd October 2011
31. Code of ethics for research followed by the departments:
Research for Innovation.
32. Student profile programme/course wise:
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Name of the
course/programme
Session Applications
received
Selected Enrolled Pass
percentage(last
examination) M F
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc.
2011-12
2011-12
187 18 8 10 66.6
112 11 100
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc
2012-13
2012-13
198 18 7 11 100
109 11 100
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc
2013-14
2013-14
212 18 6 12 68.7
112 14 100
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc
2014-15
2014-15
233 17 6 11 67.1
143 16 100
B.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Sc
2015-16
2015-16
201 29 7 21
136 14
*M=Male F=Female
33. Diversity of Students:
Name of the Course
% of
students
from the
same state
% of students
from other
States
% of students from
abroad
B.Sc. 1ST YEAR (Hons) 100 0 Nil
B.Sc. 2ST YEAR (Hons) 100 0 Nil
B.Sc. 3RD YEAR (Hons) 100 01 Nil
B.Sc. 1ST YEAR (Gen) 100 0 Nil
B.Sc. 2ST YEAR (Gen) 100 0 Nil
B.Sc. 3RD YEAR (Gen) 100 0 Nil
M.Sc. SEM 1 / 2 100 0 Nil
M.Sc. SEM 3 / 4 85 15 Nil
34. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinati-
-ons such as NET, SET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ?
NET:15, SLET:06
35. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG (Last year data) 45
PG to M.Phil. Data unavailable
PG to Ph.D.
Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus selection
Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
36. Diversity of staff
Percentage of faculty who are graduates
of same university 50
From other university within the state 1 40
From universities of other states 00 10
From universities outside country 00 00
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37 Number of faculty who were awarded M.Phil., Ph.D., D.Sc. and D.Litt.
during the assessment period: Nil
38. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library: One Seminar Library with 550 books
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students:
Internet connection available at all teachers’ chamber which are
available for students also
c) Total no. of class rooms: 06
d) Class rooms with ICT facility:
One class room is provided with over-head projector & one class room
with lcd projector. teachers also use laptops for specific instructions/ ppt
etc.
d) Students’ Laboratories:
Total 05 laboratories with modern all facilities. Beside this there is one
well arranged meseum room with rare specimens.
f) Research Laboratories: Nil
39. List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
a) from the host institution/university: Nil
b) from other institutions/universities: Nil
40. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: (SC/ST Fellowship) Data Unavailable
41. Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of
new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology: NA
42. Does the department obtain feedback form
a. faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If
yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? No
b. students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and
how does the department utilize the feedback? No
c. alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does
the department utilize the feedback? No
43. List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10):
Data unavailable
44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /
seminar) with external experts:
As and when required special lecture class/ seminar/ workshop are organized
by the departmental teachers
45. List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes:
Both chalk and talk method and LCD projector with power point
presentation
46. How does the department ensure that programme objectives are
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constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
From students’ feedback.
47. Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities:
NCC, NSS, Student motivation programme, special classes for backward
students. Nil
48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department:
Seminars by Faculty
49. State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other
agencies? If yes, give details: No
50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new
knowledge, basic or applied: Nil
51. Detail Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of
the department.
Strength
This is an autonomous department under university of North
Bengal; therefore, we are interested to initiate m. phil. / ph d
programme at our department.
We want to organize a national seminar very soon at our
department.
We want to convert every class room as “smart class room”.
We also want to initiate a consultancy programme here so that
fisherman, honey bee culturist, people who need ecology
related information etc. can be benefited from here.
Weakness
Many of the teaching as well non-teaching posts are lying
vacant in the department.
Due to the rise in the intake capacity of students every year the
classrooms and laboratories has now been small. There is an
immediate need to increase the accommodation facilities for the
students.
The department lacks the supply of clean drinking water for
students as well as teaching and non- teaching staff.
Opportunity
Some of the teaches are actively engaged in research in college
and associated with well known research institutes
All round development of students through academic, extra-
curricular activities, study tours and excursions.
Consultation sessions for students to prepare them for public
examination like NET, SET, SSC
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Challenges
To promote hard work and uplift the scholastic capacities of
studentsthrough appropriate motivation.
To cultivate research aptitude among UG and PG students.
Limited freedom in deploying innovative teaching methods due to
syllabus and time constraints arising from the (1+1+1)
examination system adopted by the University of North Bengal
52. Future plans of the department
To want to organize seminar and workshop in the department
Submission of research project for financial assistance
To replace the exsisting classrooms into smart class
To renovate and upgrade the exsisting museum
To introduce new special papers in post graduate courses
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