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SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
BURTUK, GANGTOK
EAST SIKKIM- 737101
www.sgcburtuk.in
SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR
SUBMISSION TO
NATIONAL ASSESMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
NAGARBHAVI, BANGALORE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No
PREFACE 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2-6
S.W.O.C–STRENGTHS-WEAKNESSES-OPPORTUNITIES
-CHALLANGES ANALYSIS 7-8
PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 9-15
CRITERIA WISE EVALUATIVE REPORTS 16
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 17-29
CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION 30-71
CRITERION III: RESEARCH CONSULTANCY
AND EXTENSION 72-89
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND
LEARNING RESOURCES 90-100
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 101-110
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP
AND MANAGEMENT 111-128
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 129-135
EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS 136-203
DECLERATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION 204
ANNEXURES 205
LETTER FROM AFILIATING UNIVERSITY 206
SIKKIM GAZETTE NOTIFICATION 207
LETTER FROM UGC IN THE NAME OF COLLEGE
AFFILIATION UNDER 2(f) AND 12 (b) 208 COPY OF MASTER PLAN OF THE COLLEGE 209
PHOTO GALLERY
PREFACE
It gives me immense pleasure to submit the Self Study Report of Sikkim Government
College, Burtuk for the first cycle of accreditation by the National Assessment &
Accreditation Council (NAAC).
This report has been prepared strictly following the guidelines laid down by NAAC. In this
report endeavour has been made to give a total reflection of all the administrative and
academic activities of this institution since its inception in July 2012, with special focus on
teaching- learning and evaluation, co-curricular activities and available infrastructural
facilities. It has been our constant endeavour to educate and equip our students with such
knowledge, life skills and ethical values that will not only enable them to become worthy
members of our nation but will also help them to respond positively to the challenges and
opportunity of our highly transitional society .
The IQAC committee has fourteen members. This includes the Principal, seven faculty
members, two external members and four student members. This has been done to make this
committee not only impartial and also highly representative.
This committee has prepared the Self Study Report (SSR) through extensive group discussion
with the members and regular interaction with Principal and the entire college fraternity.
This report which has been prepared and finalized with utmost sincerity, honesty and
dedication through the collective efforts of all the faculty members is now being submitted to
the NAAC for assessment and accreditation.
It will be our privilege to welcome the peer team of NAAC for an inspection of our college.
We are looking forward to their visit.
Principal
Dr. S Datta
Sikkim Government College, Burtuk
Gangtok, East Sikkim
SELF STUDY REPORT-SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, BURTUK Page 1
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sikkim Government College Burtuk was established in 2012 as the second campus of Sikkim
Government College, Tadong to meet the increasing demand for higher education in the state
.It acquired its own separate identity as an independent college when it became affiliated to
Sikkim University in August 2014. It is a co-educational Institution where the medium of
instruction is English. This college has students from all districts and even from neighboring
states belonging to diverse background. There is a good representation of all tribes and
communities of the state which in turn has resulted in a healthy mixture of
competitiveness, tolerance and respect for diversity.
This Institution had a very humble beginning from a few rooms in the DIET building with
only 179 students and 8 teachers. Today Sikkim Government College Burtuk has its own
independent sprawling campus spread over 3.5175 hectares of land at the Old India Press
complex in Balwakhani, Gangtok. The enrolment has also gone up substantially to 463
students in 2015-16. In the three years of its existence, the student strength of the college
has increased from a mere 179 to 866.
Situated atop a picturesque hill with a panoramic view of the entire Gangtok town, this
college with its quiet, idyllic environment has become ideal for learning and teaching.
This institution offers Under Graduate Honours courses in Commerce and 7 subjects in
Humanities which includes English, Economics, Political Science, Education, History,
Nepali and Sociology. Our first batch of students graduated with flying colours in June 2015,
with pass percentage being 97.7% and 97.6% in Arts and Commerce respectively.
Our philosophy of education has always been to meet the needs of the individual student by
encouraging meritorious students with awards and commendations and motivating weak and
underperforming students with regular counseling and remedial classes through our teacher
mentor system. Thus in Sikkim Government College Burtuk our constant endeavour has been
to provide both individualistic and as well as holistic guidance to our students thereby
equipping them for the challenges of life.
With the aim of imparting quality education, this institution whole heartedly welcomes
students dedicated to pursuing higher education in their chosen field of study.
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CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
The curriculum given by Sikkim University is followed by the institution. The faculty
members of the college contributed to design and develop the curriculum as members
of various boards of undergraduate studies.
Effective implementation of the curriculum is accorded utmost priority.
The curriculum is revised regularly by the affiliating university keeping in mind the
changing social and global needs and employability of students.
The syllabus of all UG programmes has been revised in the year 2013.
The curricular programme of the college comprises of three- year bachelor degree
courses (following semester system). The institution offers B.A (Honours) and B.Com
(Honours) UG programmes.
CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION
Admission to the institution is done through a transparent process starting from form
distribution to publication of merit position in the college notice board.
The institution strictly follows merit norms and reservation policy of the state as well
as the centre.
Students from backward and disadvantaged sections of society are encouraged to
apply in all Honours subjects for , financial support is given in terms of scholarship to
SC, ST, OBC and woman candidates.
The college sensitizes its students on gender and environmental issues through its
curriculum.
Remedial, tutorial and counseling classes are held for the improvement of teaching
learning process. Project based learning, interactive method, field survey, seminars;
workshops are practised apart from lecture method. Participatory learning, inter-
semester co curricular activities are also encouraged.Smart classrooms are in the
process of being set up.
CRITERION III: RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
The institution promotes research culture among the faculty members and students.
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The faculty members of the institution are engaged in individual research work for
M.Phil/ PhD programmes.
The college organises state level workshops/seminars on various burning social issues
for creating awareness and educational programmes promoting quality education.
The institution sanctions study leave to the faculty members to enhance their
educational qualifications and duty leave for presenting research papers in state/
national/ international seminars /workshops.
The college contributes towards the development and well being of the society
through active participation of the students and faculty in various extension and
community services.
The institution has an active NSS unit, literary club, sports and culture society to
encourage co curricular activities in the campus with the aim of promoting all round
development of the students.
CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
The college has adequate number of large, well-lit classrooms for all the departments.
There are sufficient classrooms for taking remedial/ tutorial classes in the institution.
The library of the college is in the process of being set up. However, every department
has its own departmental library with reference books.
The physical facilities of the college have been planned and developed by the
engineering cell of the HRDD. The master plan of the college has been formulated
and is in the process of being executed.
Adequate resources are allotted for the maintenance and utilization of the campus
infrastructure by the department of higher education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim.
The institution has cent percent computer facility with every student having his/her
own laptops given by the state government.
The institution has fifteen laptops for e-library, 6 desk tops for the official work and
one common desktop for faculty members.
The institution has prescribed college uniform with individual identity cards which
helps in identification of students.
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The college has one night guard/ chowkidar for the safety and security of the campus.
It has two safai karmacharis for sanitation and cleanliness of the college.
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
The college publishes its updated prospectus every year which contains all relevant
information for admission, courses offered, academic programmes, co curricular
activities, rules and regulations etc.
Various departments of state government like Human Resource Development, Social
Justice and Welfare Department etc. provides financial aid to students on the basis of
their academic and socio-economic backgrounds.
The college provides necessary assistance and support to students in terms of career
guidance, counselling, personal mentoring, and welfare measures to facilitate their
overall growth and development.
The institution is under the process of registering its first alumni association as the
first batch of the students have graduated in June, 2015.
The college provides opportunities for participation in co curricular activities and
felicitates the meritorious and successful students with awards and commendations.
CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
All external decisions of the institution like annual budget allocation, infrastructure
development, student welfare scheme, faculty recruitment, non teaching staff
recruitment are governed and managed by the department of higher education,
HRDD, Government of Sikkim.
The principal is the administrative head of the institution. The college has committees
to coordinate various activities of the institution such as anti-ragging committee,
discipline committee, Gender Sensitisation Unit, Examination committee, admission
committee, sports and culture committee etc.
Internal quality of the college is assured and functions through IQAC to achieve
excellence in academic and administrative aspects.
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All the financial accounts of the college are audited by the department of higher
education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim, from the office of Accountant General of
Government of Sikkim.
CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
To generate environment consciousness, the college has adopted concrete measures
and practices involving faculty ,students, staff and the community such as Green
Mission, Ten Minutes to Earth , Swaach Bharat Abhiyan etc.
The College has adopted the Teacher- Mentor system for mentoring the students on a
one to one basis.
The institution follows the practice of remedial classes and extension activities.
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3. SWOC (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges) ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Own institutional building with an area of 3.5175 Hectares.
Plans for introducing new courses like B.Sc, BCA, BBA, BTM etc. if supported by
the government infrastructural developments.
Qualified and experienced teaching staff with most of the teachers in the process of
further upgrading their qualifications.
Impressive performance of students with the aggregate pass percentage being 98%.
Progressing towards establishment of e-library in campus.
Teacher mentor system for individual and holistic development of the students.
Tutorial and remedial classes for weak and underperforming students.
WEAKNESS
Limited infrastructure.
Inadequate Teaching and Non Teaching Staff.
No sanctioned posts of Teaching and Non Teaching Staff.
Inadequate number of books and teaching aids available.
Limited facilities for co curricular activities.
Limited resources for field surveys, excursions etc. which are a part of the college
curriculum.
Limited opportunities for employability and placement of students.
OPPORTUNITIES
Since the college is located in the state capital- Gangtok, it attracts students from all
over the state and the adjoining regions.
Gangtok being the capital of the state offers a lot of opportunities to the students to
pursue various skill development programmes in their spare time.
As Gangtok is one of the fastest growing hill stations in the country, it provides a lot
of job opportunities and other facilities to the young students.
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CHALLENGES
Attracts students with low percentage of marks.
Mushrooming of Private institutions with better infrastructure leading to more
competition.
Most of the teaching and all the non teaching staff are on contractual employment for
a period of one year.
Draining of faculty. Due to job insecurity, the majority of the teachers are on
the lookout for secure and permanent jobs and are opting out as soon as they find one.
Lack of compound fencing is encouraging trespassing and anti social activities.
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PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE
1. Name and the Address of the college:
NAME: SIKKIM GOVT. COLLEGE, BURTUK
ADDRESS: BURTUK , GANGTOK CITY: GANGTOK PIN: 737101 STATE : SIKKIM WEBSITE: http://sgcburtuk.in/
2. For Communication
Designation Name Phone no.
Mobile no. Email
Principal Dr. S. Datta
03592- 204019
09434081205 [email protected]
Vice Principal
Dr. Y. N. Nirola
03592- 204019
08116000591 [email protected]
IQAC Coordinator
Mr. Sonamla Ethenpa
- 09932363212 [email protected]
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. Is it a recognised minority institution?
Yes
No √
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6. Source of funding:
Government
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college:
√
JULY 2012 AS 2ND CAMPUS OF SGC
TADONG/AUGUST 2014 AS A INDEPENDENT COLLEGE .
b. University to which the college is affiliated
SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month and Year Remarks (if any)
i. 2(f) 20.10.2015
ii. 12(b) NA UNDER PROCESS
8. Does the affiliating University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognised 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 recognised?
a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) ?
Yes
No √
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes
No √
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10. Location of the camps and area in sq.mts:
Location Urban
Campus area in hectare 3.5175
Built up in sq. Mts. 4375
11. Facilities 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 infrastructure facilities √
Sports facilities
Play ground √
Swimming pool
Gymnasium
Hostel
(i). Boys‟ Hostel:
(ii). Girls‟ Hostel:
NIL
NIL
Residential facilities for teaching and non teaching staff: Administrative staff 07
quarters.
Cafeteria: 02
Health centre: Medical care provided in coordination with district government
hospital which is approx. 1 km away from the college. First aid box available
in the college.
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops: YES
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: 01 Bus_
Animal house: No
Biological waste disposal: YES
Generator or other facility for management/ regulations of electricity and
voltage: No _
Solid waste management facilities:
Waste water management: YES_
YES
Water harvesting : No
12. Details of programmes offered by the college (give data for current academic year)
Sl.
No
.
Programme
level
Name of the
programme/
course
Duration Entry
qualification
Medium
of
Instruction
Sanctioned/
approved
student strength
No. Of
students
admitted
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1 Under graduate
BA 3years 10+2 pass English 450 667
2 Under graduate
B.Com 3years 10+2 pass English 250 178
13. Does the college offer self-financed programmes?
Yes
No √
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduce in the college during the last five years, if any?
Yes
No √
15. List of 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 department offering common compulsory subject for
all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Particulars UG PG Research
Arts
English, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Sociology
and Nepali
NA
NA
Commerce Accountancy and management NA NA
16. Number of programmes offered under (Programmes mean a degree course like BA,
B.Com.)
a) Annual system
b) Semester system √
c) Trimester system
17. Number of programmes with
a) Choice Based Credit System 02
b) Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach
c) Any other ( Specify and provided details)
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18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes
No √
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes
No √
20. Number of teaching and Non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions Teaching Faculty Non- teaching
staff
Technical staff Associate
Professor Assistant Professor
Regular Adhoc M F M F M F M F M F
Sanctioned by UGC/University/
State govt.
Recruited
0 0 02 01 07 18 11 06 0 0
Yet to recruit
Sanctioned by the Management
/ society or other
authorised
bodies
Recruited
Yet to recruit
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest qualification
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.
Ph.D 01 - 01
M.Phil 01 - 01
PG - 01 01
Adhoc Teachers
Ph.D - 01 01
M.Phil 01 05 06
PG 06 12 18
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22. Number of Visiting Facility/ Guest Faculty engaged with the College: NO
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic
years.
categories 2014-2015 2015-2016
Male Female Male Female
SC 9 8 31 28
ST 95 67 222 205
OBC 28 38 68 109
General 70 69 141 134
24. Details on students enrolment in the college during academic year:
Type of students UG
Students from the same state where the college is located
513
Students from other states of India 353
NRI Students -
Foreign Students 01
Total 867
25. Dropout rate in UG (Average of the last two batches): NIL
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._20785.22/-
b. Excluding the salary component: Rs. 9237.9/-
27. Does the college offer any programmes in distance education mode?
Yes
No √
28. Provide teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/ course offered:
Programme Teacher-Student Ratio
Arts 1:28
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Commerce 1:45
29. Is the college applying 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. Data of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and 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 accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year. 205 days
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (excluding the examination
days) 180 days
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): August 2014
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.
AQAR (i) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (ii) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iii) NA ( dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iv) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not
include explanatory/ descriptive information)----------
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CRITERIA WISE
EVALUATIVE REPORTS
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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.
Established in June 2012, Sikkim Government College, Burtuk, is an initiative of
Government of Sikkim who felt the urgent requirement to open up a new institution of higher
studies within the State to provide opportunities to the large number of students especially
from economically disadvantaged backgrounds desirous of pursuing higher education within
the state.
Vision:
1. To fulfil the dreams and aspirations of higher education in young minds by
inculcating knowledge and skills for future education and employment.
2. To inculcate ethical values in them to make them contribute positively to our highly
transitional society.
Mission:
1. To provide quality education so that learners can become responsible social assets.
2. To strive towards excellence by motivating students to explore their potential to the
fullest and fulfil their aspirations.
3. To empower students with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to face
challenges and equip them for creative leadership in an ever changing world.
4. To encourage students to cultivate independent thought and spirit of inquiry that will
contribute and foster the ideals of global citizenship.
5. To nurture the values of integrity, tolerance and respect for diversity.
6. To create a community of learners capable of becoming agents of change for social
betterment in meaningful and positive ways, to lead and serve in various aspects of
human activity.
Objectives:
1. To maintain good relationship among staff and students for growth of academic
culture in the institution.
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2. To give proper attention to the needs and demands of the students with the aim of
imparting quality education.
3. To mobilize resources and funds from all possible sources.
4. To utilize available funds to satisfy urgent needs like construction of classrooms,
laboratories, purchase of books, equipments etc.
5. To move the concerned authorities for creation of new teaching posts and filling up
the existing vacant teaching posts.
6. To create adequate basic facilities including recreation facilities for the students.
Vision, mission and the objective of the institution are communicated to the students,
teachers and stakeholders through-
1. The College Prospectus
2. Interaction with parents and potential students during admission.
3. The Orientation Programme conducted for the Freshers at the beginning of every
academic session.
4. The College website and notice board.
5. Different College activities including Mentoring Programme, Alumni Association.
6. Faculty and Staff meetings
7. The activities of the Students‟ Representative Council
8. College events such as Fresher‟s Social, Parting Social, Games & Sports etc.
9. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and other student centered platforms.
10. Through classroom and other academic activities such as internal test, public
speaking, assignments and projects.
11. Special individual attention given to academically weak and underperforming
students in the form of remedial classes and counselling through the teacher-mentor
system.
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 examples.
The curriculum in the College is as per the semester system implemented by the Sikkim
University. Under this system, a student is required to complete six semesters over a
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minimum period of three years. The effective implementation of the curriculum is a matter of
priority for the College. The details of the process are as follows:
At the beginning of the new academic session the various Departments under the initiative of
the respective HODs conducts their internal meetings where the academic details of the
session is deliberated upon and necessary decisions taken. The syllabus is assigned among the
members of the department on the basis of their expertise and experience. Then a lesson plan
is prepared by each teacher to complete classroom teaching and interaction with the students
within the given number of working days. A specific time-frame is prepared to enable the
proper completion of the departmental internal assessment activities much before the filling
up of forms for the end-semester exam as specified by the University.
The Principal meets the Head of the Departments on a regular basis to monitor the curriculum
implementation plan of the Departments. These plans are regularly reviewed and rearranged
if necessary.
Faculty meetings are held mandatorily at the beginning and end of every academic semester
and called from time to time to discuss academic and related matters.
The internal assessment method which includes written test, project work are evaluation
means chosen so as to accurately assess the holistic growth of the students in terms of their
writing skills, listening and speaking skills and comprehension skills. The marks scored by
the students are notified and feedback on their performance is given.
The regularity of the students in terms of their attendance in class is strictly enforced as
required by the University standard. The tabulated monthly attendance of each student in
each subject is highlighted at the beginning of the subsequent month. Students who fall short
on the attendance requirement are encouraged to make up the deficit.
The mentors keep track of the performance of the mentees. Students with special need are
given assistance through remedial class.
Teachers are encouraged to attend orientations, refreshers, training programmes, workshops,
seminars regarding syllabus, question setting and curriculum implementation.
The use of effective and relevant teaching aids is encouraged.
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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?
The type of support received by the teachers for effectively translating the curriculum and
improving the teaching practices are as follows:
i. The College prepares the basic framework in terms of the academic calendar, weekly
routine and assessment schedule for curriculum implementation.
ii. The College provides the required classroom space, teaching aids and other teaching-
friendly infrastructure to the teachers to effectively translate the curriculum.
iii. The College encourages the teachers to participate in orientation/refreshers
programmes, seminars, workshops, conferences and other training opportunities for
updating their knowledge base and improving teaching skills.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for the
effective curriculum delivery and translation on the curriculum provided by the
affiliating University or other statutory body.
The following are the initiatives taken by the College for the effective curriculum delivery
and translation:
i. Proper weekly routine is formulated for each semester allotting the number of periods
to various subjects required for the completion of the curriculum.
ii. Appropriate schedule for the conduct of the internal assessment is prepared and
notified to the faculty at the beginning of the semester.
iii. Preparation and implementation of Teaching Plan.
iv. Teachers are oriented to integrate their lectures with reading assignments, group
discussion, paper writing and use of audio-visual aids.
v. Teachers are encouraged to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills through
access to training programmes and study materials.
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1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with the beneficiaries such as
industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalization of the
curriculum?
The College networks and interacts with the beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies
and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum in the following manner:
i. The College interacts with Sikkim University by actively participating in measures
and programmes initiated by the University for effective operationalization of the
curriculum.
ii. Many faculty members are involved with University questions setting and
moderations, answer sheets evaluations and scrutiny.
iii. The College invites achievers, professionals and scholars from the field/subject as
resource persons for various occasions to inspire and broaden the horizon of the
students.
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.)
The Sikkim University does not have any provision for the college to forward suggestions for
designing the UG syllabus. However, when workshops are held on syllabus, the college
always sends the concerned faculty members with suggestions.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered other than
those under the purview of the University by it? If yes, give details on the process (needs
assessment, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the
curriculum was developed.
The college does not offer any such courses.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze /ensure that the stated objectives of the curriculum
are achieved in the course of the implementation?
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The College analyze/ensures the achievement of the stated objectives of the curriculum in the
course of the implementation through the following mechanisms:
i. College authority, Head of the Departments monitor the performance of the teachers,
ensures the maintenance of the required contact hours and implementation of the
lesson plan.
ii. Regular Faculty & HODs meetings.
iii. Feedback from the students.
iv. Self-appraisal reports of the teachers.
v. Continuous and comprehensive process of internal assessment consisting of tests,
assignment and oratory. Such continuous evaluation reveals slow learners who have
not secured the expected level of performance. They are identified and remedial
measures like extra coaching, individual attention and personal guidance are rendered.
Exceptional or bright learners are also given additional help so that they achieve
higher percentages.
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.
There are no certificate/diploma/skill development courses presently offered by the
institution.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If
‘yes', give details.
The institution does not offer any twinning or dual degree programmes as the affiliating
university does not provide such courses.
1.2.3 Give the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and
how it has been helpful to students in terms of skill development, academic mobility,
progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability?
Range of core/elective options offered by the university and those opted by the college:
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Under the present system of subject selection, the affiliating university offers certain limited
academic flexibility. As regards the UG courses, those who have passed 10+2 stream in
Commerce have the freedom to choose either Commerce or Humanities. Those who are from
Humanities/Vocational can choose only Humanities stream.
Under the existing system, the university syllabi offers UG courses with many elective
subjects in Humanities of which a student has to choose three. But in Commerce, the subjects
are predetermined. All the papers are mandatory.
In UG (Commerce) there is a compulsory foundation course in three semesters. The pattern is
as follows:
In Commerce the pattern is as follows:
First Semester: Compulsory English Second
Semester: Environmental Studies Third
Semester: Eastern Himalayan Studies.
In Humanities the pattern is as follows:
Fourth Semester: Compulsory English
Fifth Semester: Environmental Studies
Sixth Semester: Eastern Himalayan Studies.
Choice based credit system and range of subject options:
Sikkim University has introduced choice based credit system. All the UG programmes of the
institution come under CBCS pattern.
Courses offered in modular form:
The syllabi for all the programmes are unitized. Courses are provided unit wise and are
arranged in the modular form. The modules so arranged are also used for testing the students
in the examination (semester and internal assessment tests).
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Credit transfer and accumulation facility:
There is no provision for credit transfer and accumulation facility.
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses:
The institution permits B.A Hons students to change subjects/courses within stipulated time
i.e. before taking admission to IVth semester.
Enrichment courses:
The existing courses are enriched by preparing the students to design projects and
presentation related to theory work.
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.
At present the College does not offer any self-financed programmes.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional
and global employment markets? If yes, provide details of such programmes and
beneficiaries.
Presently no such programmes are conducted by the college.
1.2.6 Does the University provide the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-
face and distance mode of education for students to choose combinations/courses of
their choice? If yes, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the
benefit of the students?
The college does not allow the flexibility of combining the conventional face to face and
distance mode of education for students in matter of choosing their combinations/courses.
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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 College makes every effort to supplement the University‟s curriculum to ensure that the
academic programmes and Institution‟s goals and objectives are integrated. The primary
focus of the College is to provide students with the opportunities to excel in all academic,
intellectual and social aspects.
Students are admitted to the different programmes of the College through a process of
admission which is generally based on merit.
The curriculum laid down by the University is supplemented through a hands-on approach
which starts with the orientation of the students in the first semester in which they are briefed
thoroughly regarding the details of the programme of study, attendance requirement, internal
evaluation, discipline, co-curricular activities and others.
To provide an appropriate timeframe and enhance competence and preparedness an academic
calendar is prepared at the beginning of each session marking main academic events such as
internal exams, seminars, workshops and end-semester exam.
The departments of the College under the initiative of the HODs ensure the proper
implementation of the curriculum through regular feedbacks, meetings and reviews.
Workshops, Guest lectures on various areas of interest such as Environmental Awareness,
Value Education, Employment & Career, Health Issues and ICT skills are organized
periodically for the benefit and growth of the students.
Students are involved in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities throughout the
year which gives them the platform to build their confidence, imbibe team work, values and
learn social skills. Games and Sports, literary activities are some of the avenues in this area.
The students are also given the platform to inculcate the sense of social concern by involving
in extension activities through NSS.
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The Mentoring Programme of the College gives students the opportunity to receive support
and interact with the faculty regarding academic matters and others.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the
curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to the needs of
the dynamic employment market?
The Institution, being an affiliated College, has no autonomous powers of its own except to
follow the University directives. The College depends entirely on the curriculum given by the
University for the Programmes. However the College, in all possible manners makes effort to
modify, enrich, organize and add more quality to the curriculum. The faculty members with
their rich experience organize and present the curriculum to the students in the following
ways:
The teachers engage the students in the process of translating the curriculum through
interactive method.
Students weak in studies are identified and given special attention to improve their
performance. Advanced learners are motivated to take up project works and
participate in academic/co-curricular competitions held within and outside of the
College.
ICT aids are used for effective teaching.
1.3.3 Enumerate the effort made by the institution to integrate the cross-cutting issues
such as gender, climate change, environmental education, human rights, ICT etc. into
the curriculum?
Gender Issue:
The College is a co-educational institution with almost equal enrolment of male and female
students. The College has Discipline Committee, Gender Sensitization Unit which carries on
the task of creating awareness and sensitizing the students/ staff regarding gender issues. It
also monitors the campus situation to check unacceptable activities/behaviour and take
punitive action if any.
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Climate change/Environmental education:
Environment education is an integral part of the curriculum for students of all streams. In the
practical side many activities relating to environment safeguard are carried out in the College
through the National Service Scheme (NSS). Tree Plantation, Cleanliness Drive, Garbage
Disposal, disaster management and celebration of World Environment Day are regular
features of the College calendar.
ICT:
The College has in place an ICT committee and a computer lab. Short-term basic computer
courses are conducted from time to time for teachers, staff and students to achieve computer
literacy. The College has a website which is updated on a regular basis to feed proper and
latest information to students and others. Efforts are being made towards computerization of
the various aspects of the College (admission, academics, examination etc) in phase-wise
manner. As and when required the teachers integrate ICT in the teaching and learning
process.
Human Rights, Corruption and other Issues:
With regard to issues such as human rights, corruption, health issues, consumer rights and
illegal taxation, the College has coordinated with external agencies and experts to conduct
seminars in the College in addition to facilitating the students to attend programmes and
seminars outside the campus. Blood donation camps and mental health awareness
programmes have been conducted in the College to raise the level of health awareness among
the College community.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to
ensure holistic development of students?
• Moral and ethical values,
The institution moulds the students to become responsible citizens with sound moral
and spiritual standards. Resource persons are invited from time to time to encourage
and educate the students on moral and ethical issues.
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• Employable and life skills
NSS programme are open to all students for development of life skills.
• Better career options
The students are given guidance in the matter of career management through career
seminars/workshops and counseling sessions initiated by the institution.
• community orientation
Community orientation is given to students through the activities of, NSS and Eco &
Beautification Club.
1.3.5 citing a few examples, enumerate the extent of use of the feedback from
stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
There is no formal feedback system for stakeholders for specifically enriching curriculum in
reference to the norms of the affiliating university. However, the college holds interaction
between the parents of the weak pupils and Principal after the test examination to discuss the
areas of concern, if any and collectively resolve the problem. The students also come out
with any personal problems standing in the way of their development. The College Discipline
Committee, Gender Sensitization Unit monitors the campus situation to check unacceptable
activities/behaviour and take punitive action if any.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate its enrichment programmes?
The Principal along with the IQAC initiates, monitors and evaluates enrichment programmes
in the College. Each programme is placed under the responsibility of a committee of teachers
which oversees its effective implementation and reports on the outcomes to the IQAC.
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?
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The Sikkim University does not give academic autonomy to its affiliated colleges. However,
teachers of the college always respond actively to any call for workshop on change in
syllabus and put their valuable suggestions and opinions.
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?
Yes, the College has a formal mechanism to obtain feedback on the curriculum from the
students and other stakeholders.
The students are informed and given the liberty to submit their suggestions. The students also
give their feedback on the curriculum through their mentors and the students‟ feedback
exercise which is conducted from time to time.
The feedback from the faculty is obtained through discussions at the departmental level as
well in general faculty meeting.
No problems/suggestions are left unattended or unconsidered.
Matters coming under the purview of the University are conveyed through official channel by
the Principal.
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution in the last
four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/ programmes?
One programme has been introduced in collaboration with Spoken tutorials by the college-
Computer Education (IIT Bombay).
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CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission
process?
The college ensures publicity in admission process through advertisement in local
newspapers, putting up of banners in strategic places in the capital and through the
college prospectus.
Every year the college publishes its own Prospectus which contains comprehensive
information about the institution .This includes the college profile, the faculty profile,
the different programmes of study, the elective subjects being offered etc.
Transparency in admission process is maintained through the collective effort of the
admission committee which besides other members also includes the Principal, Vice
Principal and Dean of Student Affairs.
The main objective of this committee is to oversee the entire admission process and
select and enroll students in an absolutely free and fair manner so that transparency in
admission process is maintained. Selection and enrolment is done purely on the basis of
merit and in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Department of Higher
Education, HRDD, Government Of Sikkim. The list of names of students shortlisted for
admission along with the percentage of marks secured by them in the class 12 board
examination is displayed prominently not only in the college notice board but in all
vantage points of the college in order to allow easy access to the list.
The final admission is given after a personal interview not only with the selected
students but also with the parents/guardians after they have signed an undertaking that
they will comply with all the rules and regulations of the college
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.
Merit is the only criteria that is adopted by the college during the process of admission.
After the declaration of the result of class XII under different boards, the process of
admission begins in the College. The date of issue of admission forms and the last date
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of submission is displayed in the College Notice board as well as advertised in the Local
Newspapers and Local TV channels.
All admission forms of the students are very carefully scrutinised by the Admission
committee after which an eligibility list is prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the
students in the class 12 examination and according to the intake capacity of the institution.
This list with the names of the students and the percentage of marks secured by them is
prominently displayed in the College notice board. Dates of admission are notified and the
students are instructed to come for admission with their parents/guardians
During the counseling the admission committee, verifies the original documents of the
students. Their parents/guardians are required to sign an undertaking that their ward will
comply with all the rules and regulations of the college and they will have no objection to any
disciplinary action taken by the administration in case of any acts of indiscipline or violation
of the rules of the institution.
Students are then counselled in the matter of choice of their Honours subjects and also their
elective subject combinations. As far as possible and according to the availability of seats the
admission committee tries to allot the students the subjects taking into consideration not only
their preference but also their academic background
No common admission test is conducted by the Institution or by the State Government.
Admission is given on the basis of the marks secured by the students in the class XII
Board examination.
2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percent age 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.
All of the Government colleges under the Human Resource Development Department
Government of Sikkim follows the same percentage of marks for admission at entry
level for each of the programmes offered by the College.
Courses Minimum Percentages
B. A and B.com
(Honours)
For all category students:
(a) 45%marksinaggregate at the 10+2
(b) 65% marks in aggregate for Vocational students at the 10+2
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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?
Every year after the completion of the admission process a meeting of the admission committee
is held where the whole admission process is reviewed and the profiles of the students enrolled
is discussed. Based on these discussions measures are suggested and initiated to improve and
streamline the admission process in the subsequent year .The academic records are maintained
in the admission register.
The college reviews the profile of the students annually. Attendance records are maintained on
a monthly basis and notified to the students by the concerned subject teachers. The participation
records of the students in the extra-curricular activities are also maintained by the Convenor of
the concerned Committees.
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
student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion
∗ SC/ST
∗ OBC
∗ Women
∗ Differently abled
∗ Economically weaker sections
∗ Minority community
∗ Any other
The college has adopted an admission policy that is sensitive to the national commitment for
diversity and inclusion. This is apparent from the profile of the students enrolled.
SC/ST/OBC
Since the majority of the population of the state falls under the ST category so the maximum
number of students enrolled belong to this category.
Women
At present there is no special reservation for women yet the ratio of male to female students is
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impressive and stands at 202:182.
Differently Able Students
At present there are no differently able students enrolled in the college. But as and when they
come for admission due consideration will be given to their special needs.
Economically weaker sections
The state government follows the policy of providing free education up to the university level
to all the bonafide students of the state. This has been done keeping in view the needs of the
economically weaker section of the society. Besides financial aid in the form of scholarships
are also given out by the different departments of the state like SOCIAL JUSTICE
,EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT etc.
For the economically weaker section students a welfare fund is created by the teachers. A
nominal sum of Rs. 100 p.m.is collected and used for helping the students who are
economically weak by paying their academic expenses like college bus fare etc.
Minority Community
A Large percentage of the students of the institution belong to the minority community
(Buddhists). As a result the minority representation is significant in the institution.
Details of the students’ enrolment during 2015-16.
Session Course ST SC OBC GEN. TOTAL
2014-
2015
M F M F M F M F
B.A 66 61 06 08 21 31 51 55 299
B.COM 29 06 03 0 07 07 19 14 85
Total 95 67 09 08 28 38 70 69 384
2015-
2016
B.A 62 113 08 15 25 34 37 74 368
B.Com 18 11 06 01 12 05 30 10 93
Total 80 124 14 16 37 39 67 84 461
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2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution
during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease
and actions initiated for improvement.
Table below shows the student enrolment statistics for the last two years as the college started
functioning as a full fledged independent institution since August 2014.
Year Programmes No. of application No. of Students
admitted
2014-2015 B.A 381 299
B.Com 130 85
2015-2016 B.A 410 368
B.Com 115 93
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently abled students and ensure
adherence to government policies in this regard?
At present there are no differently able students enrolled in the college. But as and when they
come for admission due consideration will be given to their special needs. In this regard the
following points will be given due consideration
Priority during admission
Help to avail different scholarships under the available schemes
Including them in co-curricular activities in which they feel comfortable
Customised arrangement during examination if the student so desires
Facilitating easy mobility by allotting them classrooms with easy access.
Plans for construction of ramps to help in their mobility is also under consideration.
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.
All admission forms of the students are very carefully scrutinised by the Admission committee after
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which an eligibility list is prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the students in the class 12
examination .
During the admission process , students are counselled in the matter of the choice of their Honours
subjects and also their elective subject combinations. As far as possible and according to the
availability of seats the admission committee tries to allot the students the subjects taking into
consideration not only their preference but also their academic background
After the admission process is over on the 1st days of the commencement of the classes an
induction programme is held for the newly admitted students where they are briefed on the
rules and regulations of the college ,their code of conduct ,the semester system of examination
,the mode of evaluation(internal and external) and the cut off percentage in attendance etc.
In classroom every teacher gives the students orientation lectures on the subject being
taught by them as well as on other relevant topics to help them the bridge the knowledge gap so
as to make the transition from school to college life smoother.
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.)
As already mentioned in preceding paragraph induction programmes and orientation
classes are held for the newly enrolled students to help them bridge the knowledge gap
so as to make the transition from school to college life smoother and also to help them
cope with the programmes and subjects of their study.
Individual attention is given to students through the teacher mentor system. Under this
system each student is allotted a teacher mentor who not only advises and guides
him/her but also monitors his/her attendance and overall performance and when
necessary communicates with parents/guardians to apprise them of the performance of
their ward.
Through various methods of internal assessment like Mid Term Examination,
Evaluation of term papers and performance in class, the underperforming students are
identified by the teachers. Remedial Classes are held in order to bridge the knowledge
gap and bring them at par with other students.
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Over and above their normal classes enrichment classes in the form of tutorials are also
held regularly to help the students cope with the programmes of their choice.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,
inclusion, environment etc?
The College has various cells like Gender Sensitization Unit (GSU), NSS, Anti-ragging
committee etc. that organizes programs at the beginning of each semester. The GSU
creates awareness and works to sensitise students and staff on gender equality, gender
inclusion etc. so that an environment is created in the college that is free from sexual
harassment, discrimination, intimidation and exploitation.
The anti ragging committee of the college guards against any undesirable treatment
meted out to the newly enrolled students by other students and staff of the college.
The NSS unit initiates and implements various awareness programmes on environment
through meetings and practical work like plantation drive, cleanliness drive and
participating in important programmes like World Environment Day, Ten minutes to
earth etc.
Students from all programmes also have environment studies as a compulsory paper in
one semester as environmental education is a very important part of the university and
college curriculum.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/ learning needs
of advanced learners?
Advanced learners are identified through student‟s profile, classroom performance,
performance in assignments and tests, internal examinations etc. Advanced learners are
motivated to excel in their chosen area of interest by grooming them and giving
them commendations and awards. Advanced learners also are encouraged to participate in
seminars, workshops, symposiums and conferences held within and outside the college. For
these the College provides facilities in terms of Transportation and Special Leave to represent
their college in various state and national level events.
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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.)?
Every HOD makes a monthly assessment of the students of his/her Department. Those who are
at the risk of dropping out due to low attendance in class are notified individually.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation
schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)
At the beginning of each semester the college prepares a calendar by merging the University
calendar and the college calendar. This has been done as the University follows the Central
Government Holidays schedule while the college follows the State Government schedule. The
calendar so prepared is distributed amongst the faculty members and also put up on the notice
board for display. Details such as semester break, opening dates of the academic session,
university examination dates, date for Commencement of various classes, College functions and
events, holidays/breaks etc are mentioned. The entire course work of the college is scheduled as
per this calendar. Further all the faculty members are expected to draw up their lesson plan
taking the calendar as a guide. The HODs and the Principal are responsible for monitoring the
effective implementation of the calendar based lesson plan. With regards to the internal exams,
the routine of the examination, last date of submission of marks is prepared by the examination
committee and it general occurs 2-3 months before the final University exams.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?
Since its inception the IQAC has been actively involved in improving the quality of education
in the college. The significant efforts made by the committee towards this goal includes the
following:
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Preparation of the SSR report which serves as a self appraisal and feedback tool for
improving the teaching –learning process.
Conduct of various seminars and extra-curricular activities to make the learning process
more holistic.
Improving the overall college environment so as to make it more conducive to quality
education
Attending various seminars on Quality education which further contributes to improving
the teaching –learning process
Coordinating the efforts of various college committees to direct all efforts of the college
towards improvement of teaching –learning process.
Coordinating the activities of various college clubs like NSS, Environmental Club etc.
The most important way in which IQAC contributes to improvement in teaching –
learning process is serving as a continuous mechanism for self improvement through
critical self appraisal.
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 guiding policy which the college follows in this regard is that education should be
enlightening as well as interesting at the same time. In order to achieve this policy the college
has put in place the following mechanisms.
General Approaches:
Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.
Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.
Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.
Discussion on current events related to the topic in question.
Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as
to make the lecture more interesting, dynamic and relevant.
Interactive Approaches:
Use of various IT enabled tools like laptops, audio-visual aids, projector based lectures
etc.
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Showing movies like My Fair Lady, Macbeth etc. by the English Department to enable
the students to get a better grip over their subject.
Future plans to invite experts in relevant fields to interact with the students on their area
of expertise.
Collaborative Approaches:
Collaborating with various institution like Gangtok Municipal Corporation for
awareness on Waste Management, Cleanliness etc.
Collaborating with the Department of health and District Hospital and organizing a
seminar on mental health and suicides, symptoms and the manner in which suicides can
be prevented by timely intervention.
Independent Learning:
A portion of the university syllabus has been designed in such a manner that the
students have to research, learn and present their findings with minimal teacher
supervision. The relevant examples in this area include:
Term Paper in all s u b j e c t s a n d i n a l l semesters have to be prepared and
presented for evaluation by the teachers. The exercise has to be done by the
students on their own with minimal guidance from teachers.
A compulsory dissertation paper for final semester students has to be prepared based on
independent research in their respective fields.
For independent learning, students are a l s o required to prepare certain relevant
topics and give their views to the teacher in the classroom based on their analysis. Then
in light of this exercise, the teacher takes the topic up for further discussion.
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 nurtures critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to
transform them into life-long learners and innovators through:
• Going beyond mere classroom lecture based instruction by having quality interaction
with students within and beyond the classroom walls especially through the mentor mentee
programme.
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• Motivational speeches at the beginning of each semester based on the experience of
personalities who against all odds were achievers in their fields.
• The internal and external assessment parameters.
• Co-curricular activities like debates, quiz, elocution, NSS, music, sports and games etc.
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.
The students have been provided free laptops by the Government of Sikkim so as to enable
them to surf through the ocean of internet and broaden their minds and their knowledge base.
Efforts are on to make the entire college wifi enabled. In this regard it becomes important to
mention that the entire administration block is Wi-Fi enabled.
ICT based learning through use of Laptops, Projectors etc.
The college has recently submitted a proposal to the Department of Higher Education for
equipments related to setting up of Smart Class.
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 in the
following manner:
Faculty Members:
The faculty members are encouraged to attend seminars, workshops, refresher and orientation
courses so as to refresh and broaden their knowledge base. Details of various seminars attended
by the faculty members are as follows:
Sl.
no
Faculty Name Seminar attended Workshop attended Conference attended
Department of Political Science
1. Y.N. Nirola International
seminar
organised by
Dept. of
Geography,
SGC,
Rhenock
(Nov, 2014)
Two days
seminar
organised by
SGLC,
Burtuk(28th
July 2015)
Two days
seminar at
Guwahati
(12-13 Mar,
2012)
Three days
workshop on
research
methodology at
Narendrapur,
Kolkata (5-7 Dec,
2014).
Workshop on API
conducted by
Sikkim
University, 2015
National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
Empowering
counsellors and
teachers of
Sikkim (27-29
Nov, 2015)
NIL
2. Samuel Rai NIL National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
NIL
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accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
3. Palmu Kaleon NIL Capacity building
of women
managers in
Higher education
by UGC
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(2011)
National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
Engendering
Democracy in
South Asia:
Issues and
challenges
organized by
Sikkim
University,
2015
4. Chokey
Namgyal Bhutia
National
Seminar
organized by
Dept. of
Geography,
SGC,
Rhenock,
(Nov, 2014)
National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
On Naga issue
in JNU (2014)
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Department of History
5.
Sonamla
Ethenpa
International
seminar
organised by
Dept. of
Geography,
SGC, Rhenock
(Nov, 2014)
Workshop on API
conducted by
Sikkim
University, 2015
National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
Workshop on
IQAC organised
by Sikkim
University
,September 2015
NIL
6. Tenzing
Lepcha
Participated
and organised
„Historical
engagement in
India: A
symposium in
honour of
Professor R.S.
Sharma‟, JNU,
2012
„The temple and
performing art
traditions‟, JNU,
2011
Legal
awareness on
intellectual
property rights
(28th March,
2014)
7. Bindhya NIL National NIL
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Chettri workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
Department of English
8. Laxmi Rai Attended
seminar on
„Trends in
contemporary
literature‟ (29-
31st May,
2015)
National
workshop on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(20-22 April,
2015)
NIL
9. Swarnim
Subba
Attended and
presented a
paper on
„Gender
sensitization
and legal
measures for
young women‟,
conducted by
Nehru Yuva
Kendra and
National
Service
Scheme, 2015
Workshop on
personality
development in
Bangalore (Jyoti
Niwas College,
2003)
NIL
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10. Pema Choden
Rai
NIL NIL NIL
Department of Nepali
11. SabitaTamang Memory and
cultural
translation:
Poetry and
praxis, by
Sikkim
University (8-
9 Nov 2014)
Trends in
contemporary
literature:
Issues and
perspectives
in Sikkim
University
(29-31 May,
2015)
Eco
sustainable
tourism in
Sikkim- A
legal
perspective.
Capacity building
of women
managers in higher
education
sensitivity/awarene
ss/motivation
workshop,
workshop cum
exhibition on
women creativity
in Sikkim (SGC
Tadong, 2010)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
International
conference on
Human
resource
mobility in
South Asia
(SGC Tadong,
2014)
12. Hemantha Kr.
Nepal
Memory and
cultural
translation:
Poetry and
praxis by
Sikkim
Voluntary blood
donation, SSACS,
Gangtok (7-8 Nov,
2014)
National workshop
on new
Yoga and
ayurveda in
present
scenario,
B.H.U.
Varanasi (15th
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University (8-
9 Nov 2014)
Trends in
contemporary
literature:
Issues and
perspectives
in Sikkim
University
(29-31 May,
2015)
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
Nov, 2014)
13. Dipa Sharma NIL Two days
workshop for
Academic
Counsellors of
IGNOU by
IGNOU Regional
Centre, Gangtok
(29-30 Sep, 2012)
NIL
Department of Education
14. Bandana Sarda New
perspective in
the subject
education (4-
7 Sep, 2006)
UGC sponsored
utilization of
syllabus at college
level, 30th April,
2001
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
North-east
India education
society, 16th
annual
conference
(19-20 June,
2005)
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April, 2015)
15. Kinzang
Bhutia
NIL National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
NIL
16. Lakhi D.
Bhutia
NIL National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
NIL
Department of Economics
17. Shanti
Tamang
Confluence of
minds and
ideas
organised by
ISI, 2014
Training Research
methodology
organized by NBU,
2012
Research
methodology
application
organized by NBU,
2013
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
NIL
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organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
National workshop
on „Informal
manufacturing
sector‟ organized
by Sikkim
University, 2014
18. Rajani
Pradhan
Environmenta
l security and
human rights
(2011)
National
seminar on
Legal
environment
of business in
North-east
region of
India (2012)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
Legal
awareness on
intellectual
property rights
(28th March,
2014)
19. Kaden Lhamu
Bhutia
Extension
programme
on mid-day
meal scheme
organized by
VisvaBharati
Shantiniketan
, West Bengal
(2010)
„Organic farming
with special
reference to
traditional rice
varieties‟, held in
Kurumba High
school Burdman,
West Bengal, 18th
Oct. 2010
„Education, gender
and development in
NIL
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West Bengal‟ by
VisvaBharatiShanti
niketan, West
Bengal (2011)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
20. Shanker
Prasad Nepal
State level
seminar on
„Role of
IGNOU for
augmenting
Higher
education
(13-14 Mar,
2013)
NIL NIL
Department of Sociology
21. Nancy Choden
Lhasungpa
NIL “A Psycho-Social
inquiry into suicide
suggestions and
interventions”
organised by
Department of
Sociology, Sikkim
University on 28-
29th May, 2015
National workshop
National
Conference on
“Exploring
Disability
Experience in
Social Science
Research”
organised by
Centre for the
Study of
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on “New
methodologies of
NAAC
Accreditation”
organised by
IQAC, Sikkim
Government
College, Tadong
on 20-22nd April,
2015
Training Workshop
for “Empowering
Counselors&
Teachers of
Sikkim” on 27-29th
November, 2014
organised by ICSE
and HRDD, Govt.
of Sikkim
One day workshop
on “Knowing
IQAC” organised
by IQAC, Sikkim
University on 28th
August, 2015
Social
Systems, JNU
on 25-26th
March, 2011
22. Sandhya
Tamang
Participated
in colloquium
„World-
ingArt‟ by
Christ
University,
Two days
workshop for
Academic
counsellors of
IGNOU by
IGNOU Regional
NIL
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Sep. 24, 2009
National
Seminar on
the urban
growth of
Bangalore, by
Christ
University in
collaboration
with Indian
Council of
Historical
Research,
New Delhi
(18-20 Feb,
2010)
Centre, Gangtok
(29-30 Sep, 2012)
23. Disuza Subba International
seminar
organized by
Dept. of
Geography,
SGC,
Rhenock
(Nov, 2014)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
Empowering
counsellors and
teachers of Sikkim
(27-29 Nov, 2015)
Week long
workshop on role
of social worker on
vasectomy
NIL
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conducted by
ICMR, New Delhi
(Jan, 2009)
Department of EHS/EVS
24. Renuka
Sharma
NIL National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
Empowering
counsellors and
teachers of Sikkim
(27-29 Nov, 2015)
NIL
Department of Commerce
25. Bindita
Pradhan
„Legal
environment
of business in
North-east
region of
India‟
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(22-28
March, 2012)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
„Investment and
fund management‟
by Indian Institute
of Bank
Management
Guwahati (18-22
Jan, 2010)
NIL
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„Basic Statistic
using SPSS‟ by the
applied statistics
unit of the Indian
Statistical Institute,
Kolkata (5-7 Nov,
2015)
26. Sanjaya Subba An overview
of cross
border trade
in Nathula
organized by
SGC, Tadong
(27-28 Mar,
2012)
Presented
paper entitled
„Micro
finance: A
measure for
empowering
women in
Sikkim‟ in
Sitalkuchi
college,
Cooch Behar,
W.B. (22-23
Nov, 2013)
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
Empowering
counsellors and
teachers of Sikkim
(27-29 Nov, 2015)
NIL
27. Rinu Thapa UGC
sponsored
National level
seminar
National workshop
on new
methodologies of
NAAC
Inter-
disciplinary
conference on
Human
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organized by
Dept. of
Commerce,
SGC, Tadong
(27-28 Mar,
2012)
Inter-
disciplinary
seminar on
„Rural
empowermen
t in India‟
organized by
SGC,
Rhenock
2014
accreditation
organized by SGC,
Tadong (20-22
April, 2015)
resource
mobility in
South Asia
SGC, Tadong
(18-19 Oct,
2013)
28. Nishant Dahal NIL NIL NIL
The college is holding a 3 day interdisciplinary National seminar on November, 2015
under the topic “Regional Disparities, Development and Challenges in India:
Prioritization, Participation and Prospects”.
Students
The college has conducted workshops on various field like Suicide Prevention, Waste
Disposal, Cyber crime, RTI Act etc. where knowledge was imparted by experts in their
respective fields.
The college has taken the students for study tours to various commercial establishments
like the Sikkim Union, Sikkim Supreme(Food Preservation Factory) etc.
The college is planning to have a student exchange programme.
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Use of video tools or short films to explain complex topics.
2.3.6 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal
and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional
counselling/mentoring/academic advise) provided to students?
Professional Career counselling was recently conducted by a local institute -Odhisa.
Academic advice is imparted by the faculty members on a day to day basis to the students.
A seminar on Suicide Prevention was recently conducted to provide psychological support to
the students in this regard.The teachers also interact with the students under the teacher
mentee system, advises and guides them in solving their problems with tact and sympathy. If
and when necessary , the teachers involve the parents/guardians and advises them on how to
deal with the problems of their wards.
A corpus fund has been created where the Staff members contribute Rs. 100 p.m to help out
needy and deserving students.
Guidance in availing Various Central/State Govt. Scholarship programmes is provided by the
faculty members.
The college has a mentoring system and remedial class programme which contributes to their
psychological well being by reducing their pedagogic burden. Under this mentoring
system, each teacher is allotted mentees who mentors them on a one to one basis. Each student
is allotted a specific teacher who monitors his/her academic performance discipline and overall
performance in class. The teacher mentor regularly interacts with the parents /guardians to
apprise them of the performance of their wards.
Through the internal assessment programmes and class interactions, the weak and
underperforming students are identified. Remedial classes are arranged for such students to
enable them to bridge the knowledge gap and bring them at par with other students.
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
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faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative
practices on student learning?
The following are some of the innovative approaches adopted by the college :
Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.
Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.
Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.
Discussion on current events related to the topic in the question
Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as
to make the lecture more interesting and dynamic.
Power point presentation through use of ICT
Group discussion
Self learning through research and assignment writing
In case of numerical problems ,students are often made to come up to the board and
solve the problems in front of the class after a discussion has taken place on the topic
so as to check their level of understanding
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching learning process?
As of now the college does not have a fully functional library. However the library is in
the process of being set up. There are departmental libraries for use by the students.
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.
In any institution there always has to be a tough balancing act between curriculum and
extracurricular activities . The college recognises the fact that though curriculum based teaching
is indispensable but is not the only criteria. Without extracurricular activities the entire learning
outcome will not only be handicapped and flawed and will not contribute to the holistic
development of the students. In this regard the following challenges and strategies to overcome
the challenges have been put forward:
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Challenges
The old course of the university which is still in continuance in the 5th semester demands 90
credits of an hour each .However the entire working calendar of the college does not have 90
working days. This puts serious pressure on the college to cut down extracurricular activities
The faculty strength of the college is not adequate as a result of which the work load and the
pressure to finish the curriculum on time increases considerably.
The need for extracurricular activities as a part and parcel of holistic learning also imposes
challenges and classes have to be suspended to conduct them.
Strategies:
In order to overcome the shortage of teachers the college has sent a requisition for the same to
the Department of Higher Education.
At the beginning of each semester , every department prepares a lesson plan according to the
prescribed syllabus and the time frame for completion of the syllabus. The HOD then monitors
the lesson plan implementation and ensures that the entire syllabus is completed within the
given time. In special cases extra classes during holidays are also conducted to ensure that the
syllabus is completed on time.
For attending important functions and seminars students from each semester are sent to the
seminars and functions alternatively so as to minimise suspension of classes. Same process is
applied to faculty members attending workshops and seminars.
The university has now rectified and replaced the 90 credit criteria with a toned down 60 credit
criteria.
The college has prepared the academic calendar and all important functions like teachers days,
fresher's welcome etc. are provided for in it. The college generally follows a policy of no
deviation from the plans. However time is provided for important functions like health check
ups ,inter college and seminars which cannot be planned in advance.
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2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
The institution monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in the following
manner :
The results of the Monthly tests and midterm examination of each student is discussed in
departmental and faculty meetings where the teachers analyse the results of the students and
discuss the methods for improvement.
The results of the internal tests are also discussed in class by the concerned subject teachers .
Each student is called by the teacher and his paper is analysed and scope for improvement
suggested.
Feedback from the students enables the college authority to monitor and evaluate the quality of
teaching leaning.
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)
HIGHEST
QUALIFICATION
PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR
ASSISTANT
PROFSSOER
TOTAL
MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
PERMANENT TEACHERS
D.SC/D.LIT
Ph.D 01 01
M.PHIL 01 01
PG 01 01
TEMPORARY TEACHERS
Ph.D 01 01
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M.PHIL 01 05 06
PG 06 12 18
PART TIME TEACHERS
Ph.D
M.PHIL
PG
Sikkim government College Burtuk is a Government college so all decisions regarding the
recruitment and retention of Human resources is taken by the Department of Higher Education ,
Govt. of Sikkim. The college apprises the Department regarding vacancy and requirement as
and when it arises as the Department takes necessary action according to the recruitment policy.
The college through the IQAC and the HODs delegates assignments to different faculty
members according to their expertise, aptitude and ability. Besides the normal classes faculty
members with working knowledge of computers are encouraged to impart computer training to
the ministerial staff and the students.
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.
Sikkim Government College Burtuk is a Government college so all decisions regarding the
recruitment and retention of Human resources is taken by the Department of Higher Education,
HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim. The college apprises the Department regarding vacancy and
requirement as and when it arises as the Department takes necessary action according to the
recruitment policy.
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However in this regard the college on its part invite experts from emerging fields to come and
deliver lectures on their specialized subjects.
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.
Table on Faculty Development
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty Nominated
Refresher Courses 3
HRD Programmes 5
Orientation Programmes -
Staff training Conducted by the university 5
Staff training conducted by other institutions
Summer/ winter schools, workshops 10
b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and
enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning
Teaching learning methods/approaches: NA
Handling new curriculum: NA
Content/knowledge management: NA
Selection, development and use of enrichment materials: NA
Assessment: NA
Cross cutting issues: NA
Audio Visual Aids/multimedia: NA
OER’s: NA
Teaching learning material development, selection and use: NA
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c) Percentage of faculty
ICT technologies like laptops and LCD projectors are used for making presentations
during project works and seminars. The teachers are provided such instruments as and when it
is required for class room teaching. Most of the teachers are well trained of handling ICT.
OER’s
The College library is under process of being set up. However the facilities like
INFLIBNET access and technical support to the faculty members shall be made available soon.
Percentage of faculty
Invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized by external
professional agencies: 10%
Participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by
National/international professional bodies: 10%
Presented papers in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences conducted or recognized by
professional agencies: 5%
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.)
The college encourages research through the following measures:
By facilitating the teachers‟ participation in seminars, workshops conferences
orientation and refresher programmes etc.
By providing opportunities for higher studies such as study leave for doing course work
in PhD. At present 7 faculty members are pursuing PhD.
Faculty members are encouraged to write and publish books and articles.
Faculty members are encouraged to apply for various research projects from external
agencies.
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By conducting programmes in collaboration with other institutions through which
teachers are given exposure and opportunities regularly get updated with the latest
developments in their fields.
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 college is a fledgling institution and has faculty members who have just begun their
academic journey .But they are very dedicated and committed and hold the promise of winning
many laurels for the college in future.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by them students and external
Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-
learning process?
The institution is in the process of setting up of the evaluation of teachers by students
and external peers.
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 College ensures that the students and the faculty are aware of the evaluation processes
through the following ways:
• Sikkim University guidelines and notifications regarding evaluation and examination process
are passed on to the HOD‟s and faculty members through the convener of examination
committee. Any issue requiring further clarification and discussion is discussed during faculty
meetings which are held on a regular basis.
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• In the College prospectus and college notice board, all information regarding evaluation and
examination are made available for the students.
• During the admission process, the interview with the parents/guardians and students is held to
orient them with the requirements of the semester evaluation and examination system.
• The incoming fresh students are briefed about the evaluation and examination process during
the orientation programme conducted at the commencement of the first semester (odd
semester). The teachers also use the mentoring opportunity to clarify any issue the students may
have regarding the system.
• Periodically through various means such as notification, class room interaction and mentor-
mentee meeting, the students are given feedback on their performance in the internal
assessments and class attendance percentage with suggestions and remarks.
• At the beginning of every end-semester examination, the teachers as well as the students are
briefed about the proper conduct during the examination.
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 University has introduced Semester system as well as choice based credit system and
the College has adopted the same. Under this system, internal assessment constitutes 50%
of the mark which is accumulated on the basis of the performance of the students on two
different parameters. The University has given the liberty to the colleges to choose the
internal assessment methods. The College decided to adopt the following – a.)written test
to evaluate the learning skills/comprehension and knowledge (first sessional test),
b.)assignment/ project writing to evaluate students‟ writing skills and research ability, and
oratory to evaluate the verbal articulation skills of the students (second sessional test).
These assessments are continuous processess which are spread throughout the span of
semester culminating in the end-semester exams. Only those students who qualify in
both the internal assessments and attendance percentage are allowed to write the end-
semester
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examination. Within the University system the College has introduced the following
initiatives:
• Schedule for internal assessment is prepared and notified at the beginning of every
semester.
• Monthly attendance percentage of every individual student is notified at the beginning
of the month to help the students to keep updated with the actual attendance position in
relation to the cut off percentage i.e 75% that is mandatory for appearing in the end
semester examination.
. Remedial classes for the underperforming students.
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 effective implementation of the evaluation reforms initiated through the
following means:
• The College has an Examination Committee which maintains a database of all the students
and their performance at the College level exams.
• Special attention is given to the scheduling and timing of exams especially from the students
perspective of ample breaks between exams. Once the schedule is drawn up ,it is put up a
month in advance in the college notice board so that the students can plan their approach to the
examination well in advance.
• The internal marks are notified on time to let the students know their scores in order to
enable the students to assess their performance well before the University Exams.
• The Principal and the head of the departments (HODs) meet on a regular basis
to discuss the progress of the evaluation work during the semester.
• Regarding the paper setting the teachers are encouraged to be innovative, and not just repeat
the standard question. This is done to promote creative thinking amongst the students.
• The University also conducts regular seminars/workshops on evaluation reforms
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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.
Students‟ achievement in the College is assessed through both formative and summative
evaluation. Formative evaluations are carried out throughout the semester after completion of
certain sections through response in the classroom, group discussion, projects, oratory and class
tests etc. The different parameters adopted for the formative evaluation enables the students to
translate their learning and to express it in different ways which are integral to the holistic
development of a healthy personality.
The summative evaluation is done in the form of end-semester examination which is conducted
by the University.
The two-different levels of evaluation help in improving the overall performance of the students
in terms of the desired learning outcomes.
2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in
the internal assessment during the last four years and weight ages assigned for the overall
development of students (weight age for behavioral aspects, independent learning,
communication skills etc.)
Internal assessment as per the university norms has a weightage of 50% (50 marks out of 100)
in the overall evaluation scheme. In the College this weightage is divided into two equal parts
and allotted against assignment writing/oratory and midterm/ first sessional test. These
evaluation methods measure the students on the basis of their learning ability, comprehension,
knowledge base, critical thinking, research and writing ability, oratory and communication
skills. It ensures that the overall development of students is encouraged. The behavioural aspect
of the students is also counted in this assessment process because a student is expected to have
a minimum overall 75% class attendance in each subject. Students who fall behind in the
required attendance are not allowed to write their end-semester exams even if they secure cut-
off marks in the internal academic assessment. The College ensures rigor and transparency in
the internal assessment in the following ways:
• Advance and clear-cut schedule for the internal assessment is given.
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• Students are made aware of the requirements of the internal assessment from the first semester
itself.
• The internal marks secured by the students and their monthly attendance percentage are timely
notified.
• Teachers give evaluative feedbacks to students on their internal performance.
• Students are given the right to bring any discrepancy found in the evaluation process for
necessary correction.
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 tries to enforce
certain desirable attributes which should be kept in mind during the teaching learning process.
At the end of the process, the institution tries to ensure that a student is equipped with the
following attributes/skills:
• Sound knowledge of the subject
• Basic practical skills for the work-sphere
• Good communication skills
• Life skills
. Inculcation of ethical values to enable them to become responsible members of the
society and the nation.
In order to achieve these attributes the college relies on class room studies as well as
extracurricular activities. At the class room level the following activities are conducted
1. Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.
2. Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.
3. Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.
4. Discussion on current events related to the topic in the question
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5. Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as to
make the lecture more interesting and dynamic.
At the extracurricular level the following activities are conducted:
1. Real life involvement of students on social issues relating to environment , health, drugs,
suicide etc. through activities like health camp, awareness seminars, plantation drives etc.
2. Providing work space skills through courses like tally, Spoken tutorials etc.
3. Ensuring their extracurricular development through various programmes like debates, quiz
competitions, giving opportunities for on stage performance of poetry recitation, extempore
speech, dance, music, singing etc.
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation
both at the College and University level?
At college level the student first approaches the concerned teacher with his grievance . The
concerned teacher will explain to the student about the expected answer and compare his
paper with the standard answer. Despite this if the student is still not satisfied, the student can
always approach the Principal‟s Office to seek redressal of his grievances.
At the university level , the concerned student can always apply for re-evaluation if he finds
his marks unsatisfactory. In addition to the above the principal's office also functions as a
direct grievance redressal mechanism where the grievances received from the student relating
to their course contents and teaching are directly taken up with the HOD for further
improvements and remedial action.
Student performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’, give details on how
the students and staff are made aware of these?
Yes. “Service through Education” is the motto of the college, and to materialize this motto, the
college aims to orient the young students towards academic excellence, personality
development and social commitment. The curriculum and the syllabi of the academic
programmes offered in this college are transacted in such a way that these objectives are
realized by the successful completion of the programmes within the scheduled time. Self-
reliance, and skills in communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing,
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and presentation are acquired by the students through these programmes. The learning
outcomes of the college is also clearly spelt out in its vision and mission. Amongst the various
parameters the College has stated inclusive and holistic approach towards the learning process
as one of its key outcomes. Besides developing good global citizens is one of the primary
mission of the institution. The students and staff are made aware of these through the
handbook/prospectus, notice board, College website, orientation programme, faculty and staff
meetings, mentoring programme etc.
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 students’ results / achievements (Programme/ course wise for last four
years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the
programmes/courses offered.
The College mechanism for monitoring the progress and performance of the students is the
responsibility of the Examination Committee and the HODs. They keep track of the students‟
regularity in attending class and achievement in the internal assessments and end-semester
examination. They coordinate with the other departments and maintain the data regarding the
students punctuality and their academic performance . The monthly attendance percentage are
communicated to the students through the notice board. The performance of the students in
various college level tests and assessment are conveyed to them by the teacher concerned.
Parents/Guardians are also apprised of the evaluation process through the prospectus and also
during the admission process. The progress and performance of the students are deliberated
subject/department wise in the IQAC, HODs, departmental and faculty meetings.
The analysis of the past one year result is only available as the college has only been in
existence as an independent entity in August ,2014
Year 2014-15 2015-16
BA
APPEARED 411 -
PASSED 410 -
COMPLETION RATE 99.75 -
B.COM
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APPEARED 148 -
PASSED 146 -
COMPLETION RATE 98.64 -
2.6. 3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
To facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes, the teaching, learning and
assessment strategies of the institution are structured in the following ways:
• Preparation of lesson plans and implementation of the plan
• Participation of all stakeholders in the teaching-learning process
• Use of ICT tools like power points and video lectures and projector based demonstrations.
• Mentoring of students
• Remedial classes
• Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social
and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research
aptitude) of the courses offered?
To enhance the social and economic relevance of the courses offered, the College has taken the
following measures/initiatives:
The curriculum design of the university is such that students are required to prepare
individual and group projects on various topics and give a presentation on it at the end of
every semester.
At the last semester i.e Sixth Semester of the college life, students are required to prepare
a dissertation and submit it for evaluation. The dissertation requires extensive field surveys
and data collection. This has been done to promote a habit of research amongst the students.
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The curriculum of the Commerce course contains a part with 30 credits on
Computerized Accounting Systems and Tally which further contributes to their
employability in various sectors.
The college has also undertaken to join the Spoken Tutorials conducted by IIT Bombay
which aims at making students computer literate. This again is significant from the
view point of employability of college graduates.
The college has recently conducted a Career Guidance workshop for career counseling
with experts from the local institute Odhisa.
The College through NSS, and Environment clubs provides the platform to the students
to interact with the community and participate in concerns relating to the well-being of
humanity at large.
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and
use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The data for learning outcomes of the student is mainly collected from the following
1.Students attendance
2.Term paper
3.Interaction with the students both at the beginning and end of the lecture.
4.Mid sessional exams
5. End semester exams
6. Regular class tests on completion of a topic.
However the most pivotal part of the data collection exercise is played by the concerned
faculty member. The teacher of the concerned paper forwards the details to the Examination
Committee for entry into the students‟ database. The data collected from the above sources
provides a significant insight into the learning process. The data collected is then analyzed to
find out the areas which need focus or special attention. The critical areas highlighted by the
analysis are then discussed at length by the faculty members along with the HOD and work is
allocated amongst them for taking remedial classes.
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2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning
outcomes?
The college recognizes the fact that the achievement of learning outcomes cannot be a
one way approach. Hence the college follows a policy of involving all the concerned
stakeholders in the learning process to achieve the learning outcomes. The stakeholders
include the parents/guardians, administrative staff, faculty members and the students.
Efforts taken in this direction include holding remedial class, co-curricular
activities ,parent teacher meetings, tutorials etc.
In addition to the above there are various cells and committees in the college like the
IQAC,NSS and various environmental clubs committed towards achieving a positive
learning outcome.
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes 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.
As indicated earlier, college faculty including the HODs have extensive discussions on the
performance of the students based on the in the college exams and various other class tests and
presentations. The response of the student while imparting the lecture is often taken as an
indicator about his/her level of understanding. Further at the end of the midterm exams the
marks so obtained by the students are discussed in detail so as to find out the students who are
in need of special attention. On the basis of this, underperforming students are assigned to
remedial classes.
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CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research centre/s of the affiliating University
or any other agency/organization?
Sikkim Government College, Burtuk is primarily an undergraduate institution affiliated to
Sikkim University. Since the college is still in its initial stages of setting up, it does not have
any open affiliated research centres. However, the college has always promoted research
among undergraduate students by way of field work activities and dissertations. Students of
the Departments of Commerce, Sociology, Education and Nepali in the Sixth Semester are
required to submit dissertations as part of their academic curriculum. They are also required
to undertake fieldwork as part of the same requirement.
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.
The college has formed a research committee comprising of four faculty members who are
responsible for research related activities in the college. The committee tracks and records the
publications and research activities of faculty members and students. They organise seminars
and workshops in the college. The committee ensures that the students are involved in
research process and are engaged in fostering knowledge and techniques in areas of research.
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 institution tries to provide all the assistance to the research scholars.
Timely availability or release of resources
Faculty members are provided with six months leave to pursue their course work
under the Ph.D programme. Many teachers have availed such facilities.
Adequate infrastructure and human resources
In order to help the researcher in library works, a small enclosure for investigators has
been proposed to be constructed in the Central Library. The College is also ready to
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provide minimum staffs to help the investigators in carrying out their studies as and
when it is required.
Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc.
To those teachers who go for further studies like M.Phil/Ph.D the department of
Higher Education,HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim, under whom the institution functions,
grants Study Leave for a minimum of 2 years. A teacher is also given special
leave for her/his academic pursuits as and when required.
support in terms of technology and information needs
The College provides the investigators with computers to aid them in doing the
research works.
facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding
authorities
The College facilitates timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the
funding authorities by engaging office administrative staff and Teachers.
any other
Institution encourages faculty members to pursue Ph.D and research projects. They
are also encouraged to attend seminars, workshops and conferences.
Leave is granted to members for presenting papers and attending seminars, workshops
and conferences
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and
research culture and aptitude among students?
The Institution follows the curriculum of Sikkim University. A four credit dissertation
is mandatory for undergraduate students in disciplines like Sociology, Education,
Nepali and Commerce during the final semester i.e. sixth semester. Students are
provided with supervisor to assist in their dissertation work. Faculty members help the
student to choose the topic and carry out field work inthe topic of their study.
Dissertation helps students to get exposed to field trips. They visit an area or a tribe
or
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a community to collect data especially first hand information to analyse issues related
to their topic. Papers on research methodology provide them with the knowledge and
training to collect data and to carry their research in a systematic manner. After data
collection they write a research report by analyzing the findings. Students have to
submit their dissertation along with the presentation. It is assessed by both the internal
and external examiner. Viva-voce is done by the external examiner.
In every semester students have to write and present term papers on three subjects
which they have opted for during the time of admission. Term paper topics are either
provided by teachers or chosen by students in the respective subjects. The practice of
term paper enables them to involve in a write–up and presentation through which they
learn to express and articulate their ideas. Students are assessed on the basis of
content, organisation of points, originality, presentation, delivery and questions and
answers. It enables them to develop scientific temper.
Various departments in the college have paper on research methodology which aims
to provide knowledge and techniques to students for conducting research in those
disciplines. Some of the departments have taken initiative to encourage the students
further by making them select a topic of their interest and apply all the research
process in their topic which is being discussed in the classroom. The aim is to
inculcate interest and habit of research amongst the students.
Some departments like Department of Economics and Commerce have arranged visits
to the nearby factories for conducting project works. It gives exposure to students in
field trips.
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.
Faculty who are currently pursuing Ph.D in various universities: 7
Hemantha Kr. Nepal, Department of Nepali
Purveka Kavya Shastra Ka Adharma Laxmi Prasad Deokota Ka Nibandha Haru Ko
Adhyan from Sikkim University
Pema Choden Rai, Department of English
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Pursuing Ph.D on North East literature from Sikkim University
Laxmi Rai, Departrment of English
‘Films and Media’ from NIIT, Ravangla
Palmu Kaleon, Department of Political Science
„Ethnic Minorities and Political Participation’ from Sikkim University
Sonamla Ethenpa, Department of History
„Origin Development and Contribution of Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim’
Chokey Namgyal Bhutia, Department of Political Science
„Small land-locked Countries and Regional Co-operation: A case study of Bhutan’ from
JNU, New Delhi
Nancy Choden Lhasungpa, Department of Sociology
‘Suicide and the Social structure in Sikkimese society (2000-2012)’ from JNU, New Delhi
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER): Faculty members and students are involved in
collecting data from the field through participation in field survey.
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.
Legal Awareness Programme by Dr. Dilip Pandey , Asst. Prof. Sikkim Govt. Law
College
Awareness on Substance Abuse by Rohit Raj Maharaj
Awareness Programme on Cyber Crime by I T Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim
Awareness Programme on Eco Friendly Waste Management by Gangtok Municipal
Corporation
Awareness Programme on Mental Health and Suicide by Dr. C.L Pradhan, HOD,
Deptt. of Psychiatry and Mental Health, STNM
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The institution h a s c o n d u c t e d an interdisciplinary National seminar on
November, 2015on the topic “Regional Disparities, Development and Challenges in
India: Prioritization, Participation and Prospects” from 2nd
to 4th
November 2015.
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the
institution
NA
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to
visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?
In the recently concluded National Seminar Prof. B. S Butola of Centre for Regional
Development Studies , JNU , New Delhi was the Key Note Speaker.
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?
NA
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) .
A copy of research work by faculty members and dissertation works of students are well
documented and stored in respective departments for the availability of teachers, scholars and
students.
The institution is planning to open up a research forum for teachers, scholars and students in
the near future. The forum will organise discussions and talks on several issues and topics by
eminent resource persons and by the teachers and students. The forum will encourage the
participants to foster inter-disciplinary approach. This forum will provide a platform where
students and teachers can participate and present paper on various topics which will be
documented for publication and further use.
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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.
Since it is a government institution, budget allocation is done by the Human Resource
Development Department, Government of Sikkim.
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?
At present no such provision exists. But the institution is planning to make provisions to
provide seed money to encourage the promotion of research amongst the faculty members.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research
projects by students?
At present no financial provisions are available to support student research projects.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in
undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavours and
challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.
The various departments interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research in the following
manner
Inter- departmental/disciplinary seminars
Faculty members attending inter-disciplinary orientation courses
Choice based credit System (CBCS)-students are given choice to select inter
disciplinary subjects.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research
facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
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Internet facilities in the college available in the administrative block is used by the faculty
members to support their research activities.
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.
Till now college has not received any such applications, but the college will forward any
application by faculty members for research grants.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from
various funding agencies, industry and other organisations. Provide details of ongoing
and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.
Currently, the college does not have provisions to allot money for research activities.
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars
within the campus?
Internet facility available at administrative block supports student and research
scholars research activity.
The e-library also helps to encourage and facilitate research activities
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?
Efforts are on:
Upgrade the e-library
Provide wi-fi facility in the college
Teachers are encouraged to attend orientation courses, refresher courses, apply for
Ph.D studies. Six months leave is also given to pursue Ph.D course work.
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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.
Till now the Institution has not received any special grants from the industry or any other
beneficiary agency for developing research facility.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research
scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories
Students are taken for field surveys as part of their dissertation work in the sixth semester.
3.3.5. Provide details on the library/information resource centre or any other facilities
available specifically for researchers
College shall provide an e-library to encourage the researchers.
3.3.6. What are the collaborative research facilities developed/created by the research
institutes in the college. For e.g. laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new
technology etc
Collaborative research facilities are in the process of being developed in the college.
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1. Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
Patents obtained and filed(process and product) - NA
Original research contributing to product improvement – Nil
Research studies or Surveys benefitting the community or improving the
services: Certain surveys are currently being carried out by some teachers that stand
to benefit the community in many ways after the completion of the research.eg.
Causes and High Rate of Suicide in Sikkim.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development: Humble
attempt is being made to contribute positively to social development of the
community after the completion of the ongoing research by teachers and students.
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3.4.2. Does the institution publish or partner in research journals. If yes indicate the
composition of the editorial board publication policies and whether such publication is
listed in any international database.
The institution is in the process of publishing research journals.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students *publication per
faculty*no of papers published by faculty and students in peer review journals,
national/international
ARTICLES PUBLISHED BY FACULTY MEMBERS
Y.N.Nirola,Department of Political Science
1. Identity Crisis, Insurgency, migration and Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India.
2. Understanding Conflict Situation in Northeast India.
3. Conflict Resolution and National Integration in India.ISBN:978-93-81694-07-7
Dipa Sharma, Department of Nepali
1. „Mahananda Paudyal ka katha ma paune Samajik Pakcha‟
2013,Medinapur.Agamsingh Giri Sansthan.
2. „Desai ko Sanskritik Mahotwa‟, 2011, Namchi Prakriya.
Sabita Tamang, Department Of Nepali
1. Nari Vimarshaka Drishtrile Paribhasit Aakhaharuko Vishleshnatmak
Adhyan,published by Academy Journal, ISBN No. 978-81-910553-06
2. Nariwadi Drishtile Sutra wai Kathako Vishlesan,published by Journal of the Nepali
Academy
3. Sanu Lama ko Katha Sampath Katha Sangrahaka Nari Patra published by Aavhijyan
Journal.
4. Sadanko Majerima Matoko was a Kavitasangrahaka Kavitaharuma Rashtriya
Chetna.Kavita Vimarsha. ISBN No. 978-93-81667-32-3.5
5. Parkhaw Hami Kavitasangaloma Manawtawad. Kavitaawolokan. ISBN No. 978-93-
84671-17-4
Hemanth Nepal, Department Of Nepali
1. Sabda, Published in Samkalin Sahitya, e-journal,October,2014
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2. Natak Ayum Natyashashtra, Mohan Koirala Ko Kavitama Vyanjana Shakti Ko
Prayog, published by Yuwa Maanch, RNI no.WBNEP/2008/25882
3. Balna Lageko Bhale, Published by Himchuli,2009
4. Pratikriya Vitraka Pratikreya, published in Bhanu Smarika Pashim Sikkim Sahitya
Prakashan.Annu,2003
5. Vasye Karan ko Sandarva ma Sanskrit Disama, published by Golsimal,2011
6. Sanskritiko Swarup, Published by Kanchenjunga,2012
7. Bhasa ma Ekrupta, published in Sahitya Smarika Patrika,2008
*number of publications listed in international database(for example web of science,
SCOPUS, humanities international complete, dare database/international social
sciences directory, EBSCO host etc.)
* Chapter in Books
Chokey Namgyal Bhutia from the Department of Political Science has contributed a
chapter in a book. The detail is given below:
Kharat, Rajesh, S (ed.), 2015, Bhutan: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives.
Chapter 1: Bhutan through the Prism of Buddhism. New Delhi: Adroit Publication
House.
Sabita Tamang from the Department of Nepali has published articles on the following
topics:
Nari Vimarshaka Drishtrile Paribhasit Aakhaharuko Vishleshnatmak Adhyan,
published by Academy Journal, ISBN No. 978-81-910553-06
Sadanko Majerima Matoko was a Kavitasangrahaka Kavitaharuma Rashtriya Chetna.
Kavita Vimarsha. ISBN No. 978-93-81667-32-3.5
Parkhaw Hami Kavitasangaloma Manawtawad. Kavitaawolokan. ISBN No. 978-93-
84671-17-4
Sanjaya Subba from the Department of Commerce has published articles on the
following topics:
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Sanjaya, Subba. 2013, Microfinance: A Measure for Empowering Women in Sikkim,
Cooch Bihar, published by Sitalchu College. ISBN: 978-81-926968-1-2.
Sanjaya Subba. 2013. An Overview on the Exports-Imports trends in Cross Border
Trade through Nathula Pass, Sikkim, International Journal of Research in Computer
Application and Management. ISSN number: 2231-1009.
Sanjaya Subba.2015. Consumer Awareness and Consumer Protection Act: A Case
Study with Reference to East Sikkim, published by International Journal of Research
and Commerce, I.T and Management. Vol. 5, No. 6, pp. ISSN no. 2231-5756.
3.4.4 Provide details if any of
Research awards received by the faculty –Nil
Recognition received by faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies,
nationally and internationally –Nil
Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognition
for research contributions –Nil
3.5. Consultancy
3.5.1 Gives details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute/industry
interface
The college offers general education in arts and commerce stream where such institute
industry interface leading to events like campus recruitment does not exist at present.
However interface leading to campus recruitment is in the process of being established But
students are given optimum exposure through workshops, interactions and seminars.
3.5.2. What is the ststed policy of the institution to promote Consultancy?How is the
available expertise advocated and publicised?
The college at present does not have any policy to promote consultancy, but the expertise of
the faculty members are well-known and they are often approached to contribute to various
academic, social and economic platforms.
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Faculty involvement in other activities outside the college
Sonamla Ethenpa, Department of History
He has served as a guest faculty in the Department of History in Sikkim University for the
year 2012 and has resumed his service again in the year 2015.
He has been a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for the year 2010 and 2013 for the
Department of History, Sikkim University.
Tenzing Pintso Lepcha, Department of History
He has been working as a guest faculty in Sikkim University in the department of Law and
Psychology since August, 2013.
Nancy Choden Lhasungpa, Department of Sociology
She has been working as a guest faculty in Sikkim University in the Department of Law and
Psychology since August, 2013.
She has produced a background paper on “Gender and Social Issues” for Sikkim Human
Resource Development Report, 2013.
She has also done an Assessment of „Millennium Development Goals in Sikkim‟ for Sikkim
Human Development Report, 2013.
Bindita Pradhan, Department of Commerce
She had served as a guest faculty in Central Agricultural University, Ranipool, 2014.
She was a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for the Department of Commerce in
Sikkim University, 2013
She has contributed in Sikkim Gazetteer, 2013
She had been appointed as external examiner for Accounts Project in Tashi Namgyal
Academy, Gangtok in the year 2014.
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Bindhya Chettri, Department of History
She has contributed in the chapter „History‟ in the book „Comprehensive History of Sikkim,
edited by Dr. Sunita Kharel, a project of Sikkim Government.
Hemantha Nepal, Department of Nepali
He was a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for DIET, Gyalshing in the year 2014
Swarnim Subba, Department of English
She has framed B.A. English syllabus for Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University.
She has worked as Spoken English Instructor for one year in Smart Academy, Deorali,
Sikkim, for the year 2008-2009.
She has served as a guest faculty at Gurukul Institute, where she had taught English language
to B.B.M students for the year 2008-2009.
3.5.3. How does the institution encourage the staff to use their expertise and available
facilities for Consultancy Services?
The college encourages teachers to undertake consultancy services by providing
conducive atmosphere in the campus. They are also free to render their services as experts
as and when needed.
3.5.4. List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution
and revenue generated during the last four years.
NA
3.5.5. What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through
consultancy and its use for institutional development?
Such policies have not been formulated by the college as yet so no income has been
generated so far.
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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?
The institution has formed a College Management Committee consisting of several
students from third and fifth semester who are involved in carrying different activities
and programmes of the college. The motive to form such a group was to develop
among students a sense of responsibility, to develop leadership qualities and to
strengthen better communication between administrative unit, teachers and students.
The institution has been doing work to promote students to involve in welfare
programmes like blood donation, collecting earthquake relief funds, helping children
in orphanages etc.
The college provides financial assistance to the under privileged students.
The institution has taken active role in assisting students to avail scholarships. Some
of the students are availing state and national scholarships.
Gender Sensitisation Unit - the cell is formed for the development of girl students to
foster their academic growth as well as overall development. The institution
ensures high security and safety for the girl students.
Students have been actively engaged in an participated in the following activities:
An Inter-collegiate Fest
Plantation drive
National Service Scheme
Fundraising for Nepal Earthquake victims
Sports meet
Inter- college debate and quiz competition
Cultural programmes
3.6.2 What is the institutional mechanism to track students involvement in various
social movements/activities which promotes citizenship roles
The student‟s involvement in various social activities is tracked through enrolment and
personal attendance during events which are monitored by the teachers in charge of the
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events. The participation of students in such events is acknowledged and applauded through
commendation certificates, citations and awards.
3.6.3. How does the institution solicited stake holder perception on the overall
performance and quality of the institution?
Periodic meetings and feedback exercises are arranged with the stake holders (teachers,
students, staff, parents and alumni where the college activities and performance are reviewed.
These stake holders are encouraged to contribute towards the growth and development of the
college.
3.6.4. How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach
programmes?
The college organizes its outreach programmes through the NSS activities where both
teachers and students are involved.
Extension work is also done through the contribution of faculty members in various
fields or organizations working in the area of education, social reforms,
environmental preservation, religion etc
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?
The college facilitates faculty member incharge of extension activities to go for orientation
training course in related fields. The students are awarded certificates for their participation in
extension activities like NSS.
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?
The NSS has worked for collecting relief materials for Nepal Earthquake victims.
The college has a contributory teachers welfare fund to help the under
privileged students.
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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 extension activities complements their academic experiences
by helping them to inculcate values and skills such as
Value of team work
Dignity of labour
Environmental preservation
Cleanliness and waste management
Improving their leadership qualities
Improving their awareness of social issues.
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?
In the different college functions, the institution invites people from various backgrounds as
guests and resource persons thereby ensuring the involvement of the community in its
outreach activities.
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.
College has established constructive relations with the local hospital to organize blood
donation campaign and has worked closely with the neighbouring locality to carry out many
constructive works like repair of the road, cleanliness of the neighbourhood etc.
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.
No such awards have been received by the college.
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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.
The college does not have any official collaboration with any research institute
at present. It will try for such collaborations in future.
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.
The college does not have any official collaboration with any research institute.
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.
Industry institution collaboration is in the process of being established for upgradation of library.
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 the last four years.
A three day National seminar from 2nd
to 4th
November 2015 had been organised in the
institution on “Regional Disparities-Development and Challenges in India‟ with Prof. B S
Butola of JNU, New Delhi as the Key Note Speaker.
3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs
and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of
the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated –
No MoUs or any agreement have been signed by the institution at present .
a) Curriculum development/enrichment: NA
b) Internship/ On-the-job training: NA
c) Summer placement: NA
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d) Faculty exchange and professional development: NA
e) Research: NA
f) Consultancy: NA
g) Extension: NA
h) Publication: NA
i) Student Placement: NA
j) Twinning programmes: NA
k) Introduction of new courses: NA
l) Student exchange: NA
m) Any other: NA
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and
implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations. Any other relevant
information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college
would like to include.
N.A
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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?
The infrastructure enhancement and creation policy of the college is as follows:
i. Since the college is a Government run college the major policy decision regarding
infrastructure creation and enhancement lies with the Department of Higher
Education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim.
ii. The college is planning a major face lift and infrastructure creation under RUSA. A
DPR regarding the same has been prepared and submitted to the concerned
department.
iii. The college also has been continuously conducting minor repair works on as and
when needed basis all round the campus.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning
spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house,
specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
Sl.no Name of Infrastructure Nos.
1. Class rooms 13
2. Hall 1
3. Projector 1
4. Administrative space 1
5. Exam cell 1
6. Faculty room (separate cubicles for the teachers) 1
7. Departmental library 1
8 Xerox machine 1
9. Printer 1
10. Herbal garden 1
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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. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Sl.no Name of Infrastructure Nos.
1. College Canteen 2
2. Common Room 1
3. Sports Ground 1
4. Sound set and microphone 3
5. Wall magazine/newspaper 1
1. The college has a NSS cell. The NSS cell has been conducting the following
activities.
Adoption of one village
Repairing on College Road and Cleanliness Drive,
Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan/ Swaach Bharat Abhiyaan.
Awarness programme on substance abuse and drugs.
Legal Awarness on RTI , Consumer Protection Act, Domestic Violence Act
2. The college ground is available for outdoor games/sports like football, cricket,
volleyball, etc. The students of the college regularly take part in local football
tournaments
3. The students also take part in various debates and other programmes both within the
college and outside. Debate participation is done both in Nepali and English
4. Regular functions are organized at frequent intervals like Fresher‟s welcome,
foundation day, teachers day etc which gives the students a platform to showcase
their talents. Activities in these functions include singing, dancing, talk shows, plays,
folk dancing, sports fest college fest.
5. The college also encourages the students to take part in social responsibility activities
like blood donation, sapling plantation, and sapling plantation and fund raising for
earthquake victims, visit to orphanages etc.
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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).
Keeping in view the scarcity of resources optimal utilization of resources is one thing that has
always been a must for the college. Keeping in mind the needs of the 21st century IT enabled
learning system, the college regularly makes use of PowerPoint Presentations using the
projector. Students are encouraged to use college computers and laptops to expand their
knowledge using the ocean of information present on the internet for which internet facility is
provided by the college. As a matter of fact in the year 2013 laptops were distributed to the
students free of cost by the State Government.
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of students with physical disabilities?
The location of the college is such that students with physical disabilities can freely move
around the campus with minimum effort. Further maximum classes are conducted on the
ground floor of the college which does not have an impediment to the students with physical
disabilities as there are virtually no stairs. As such the length and breadth of the college can
be said to be disabled friendly. The college also has a policy of strict no entry of outside
vehicles into the college campus to prevent accidents.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available
Within them:
• Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga centre, etc: 1 Boys common room, 1 Girls
common room, Volley ball court
• Computer facility including access to internet in hostel: N.A
• Facilities for medical emergencies: First aid kit is available in the College and in case of
emergency the District Hospital is 5 minutes drive from the college.
• Library facility in the hostels: N.A
• Internet and Wi-Fi facility: Only in administrative Block
• Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipments: Room B2
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• Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy: As of now 8 residential
facilities are utilized by the 7 administrative staff (Grade III and Grade IV) and 1 is vacant.
No residential facility is provided for the teaching staff at present.
• Constant supply of safe drinking water: 24*7 filtered water facility is available.
•Security: The College has one night chowkidar
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?
The staff members are reimbursed full medical claims in any hospital of their choice subject
to referral from the appropriate district hospitals. First aid equipment is maintained in the
college. In case of any mishaps the college has never been shy to go beyond the call of duty
and personally accompany the students to the nearby hospital which is at a distance of 1 km
approx from the college.
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, Counseling and Career
Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and
students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
The college has 2 no. of canteens within its campus which serve decent quality food.
The Grievance redressal cell functions from the principal‟s office
The IQAC also functions from the principal‟s office.
The college has Photostat machines, internet connectivity, furniture and other facility.
Separate toilet facility is available for students of both gender
Safe drinking water facility is available.
The College campus has sufficient parking area for vehicles.
The College has one bus which serves as a means of transportation for the students
and faculty members.
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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?
Library committee is constituted in the College with the following members.
1. Nancy C Lhasungpa
2. Dr. Bandana Sarda
3. Dr. Y. N Nirola
4. Mr. Shankar P Nepal
5. Mrs. Sabita Tamang
The construction of Library is under process.
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.): NA
Total seating capacity: NA
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination
days, during vacation): NA
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed
reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources): NA
The college has Departmental library for each departments.
General library is in the process of being set-up, as the college recently got affiliated to
Sikkim University.
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.
N.A
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4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to
the library collection?
• The college has 3 printers and one photocopy machine for making copies
• In the College website the resources of the library are documented
• OPAC - No
• Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals – No
• Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases –No
• In-house/remote access to e-publications - No
• Library automation - No
• Institutional Repository -No
• Content management system for e-learning –No
• Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) – No
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
• Average number of walk-ins: NA
• Average number of books issued/returned: NA
• Ratio of library books to students enrolled: NA
• Average number of books added during last three years: NA
• Average number of login to OPAC: NA
• Average number of login to e-resources: NA
• Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed: NA
• Number of information literacy trainings organized: NA
• Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: NA
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
• Manuscripts: NA
• Reference: NA
• ILL (Inter Library Loan Service): NA
• Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and
Notification): NA
• Download: NA
• Printing: NA
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• Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: NA
• In-house/remote access to e-resources: NA
• User Orientation and awareness: NA
• Assistance in searching Databases: NA
• INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: NA
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and
Teachers of the college.
Library is in the process of being set up
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically
Challenged persons? Give details.
Library is in the process of being set up. It will have facilities for visually challenged persons
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used
for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to
collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further
improvement of the library services?)
N.A
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the
institution.
Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact
configuration of each available system): Desktop 07 nos., Laptop 15 Nos.
Computer-student ratio: 1:1
Stand alone facility: NA
LAN facility: NA
Wi-Fi Facility: Administrative Block
Licensed software: MS office 2007/10/13, Kaspersky Internet Security
Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility: 2
Any other
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4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and
students on the campus and off-campus?
The state government had provided laptops to every student of the college in the year 2013.
As such the same laptops are being used by the students to fulfil their learning requirements.
For the faculty one computer exists in the faculty room and additional Desktop 07 Nos,
Laptop 15 Nos. are also available for use in the administrative room. Internet facility is
available only at Administrative Block.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?
The college has persistently been pursuing the matter of up gradation of the IT infrastructure
with the State Government. The college is committed to move away from the traditional
lecture based learning and integrate more IT based learning tools such as Smart class, e –
Library, Smart Boards, Edusat , e-learning etc.
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).
Budget for procurement of computers are not maintained by the college, as these are provided
by the Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim. For the
computers and other electronic devices annual maintenance and repair is taken care of by the
college in a systematic manner through the funds available in the college. Outside vendors
are contacted for major and minor repairs.
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and
students?
The college encourages students to give projector aided power point presentation for their
term papers/projects. At the end of the each semester teachers are required to give a projector
aided power point presentation of the entire syllabus in brief to the students.
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
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enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the
centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.
Thrust is given to the IT enabled teaching-learning process to make it more effective and
more students centric. The use of modern audio-visual aids/multimedia to complement
traditional method of lecture has made the teaching-learning methods interactive and has
made the teacher only a facilitator in the Teaching learning process.
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 have this service at present.
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 following facilities (substantiate
your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?
Since this college is a Government funded institution, so maintenance and repair of buildings
are done by Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim. The budget
allocation for others is done by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Sikkim.
SL.NO TYPE TOTAL
1 Building -
2 Furniture -
3 Equipment -
4 Computers -
5 Vehicles -
6 Any other -
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the
infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
The maintenance and upkeep of campus facilities including building, furniture, vehicle and
other equipment are taken care on day to day, short term and long term basis. The
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administrative department takes care of day to day maintenance. Any problem relating to
maintenance observed by staff/faculty and students are brought to the notice of Principal and
immediate action is taken for its repair or maintenance.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other
precision measures for the equipment/instruments?
For the computers and other electronic devices annual maintenance and repair is taken care of
by the college in a systematic manner through the funds available in the college. Outside
vendors are contacted for major and minor repairs.
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 sensitive equipments such as computers, printers, water purifier, photo copier
machine, etc. These instruments are located in spaces which are easily accessible to all the
beneficiaries. The college updates and maintains the infrastructure and equipment through
concerned committees.
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources
which the college would like to include.
College website
Classrooms with adequate ventilation, lighting and provision for the use of audio-
visual aids.
Optimal use of the hall, classrooms, playground, and other infrastructural facilities.
The best practices like promotion of active learning, participative learning, self
learning and peer learning are encouraged throughout the course.
Identity card for each student
Optimization of space through multipurpose rooms
A stage and a dais for public speaking and cultural activities with microphone and
sound set
Library as a learning resource:
Departmental library with books, reference books , journals.
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IT Infrastructure
Multi media and audio-visual aids optimally used
Facilitating the use of new technologies in curricular transaction and administrative
work
Optimising the use of infrastructural resources through a spirit of sharing and co-
operation.
Maintenance of campus facilities:
Feedback regarding infrastructural facilities is regularly obtained from the users on
the campus, which is useful to bring about changes
Annual maintenance and repair of computers and other electronic devices.
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION STUDENT
MENTORING AND SUPPORT
5.1.1 Does the College publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes,
what are the activities/ information included/ provided to students through these
documents? Is there a provision for online access?
The College publishes the prospectus every year. It includes: the details of the Institution‟s
vision, mission, objectives, motto, rules and regulations, Admission procedures, eligibility
criteria, Profile of the Departments and courses of study , fee structure etc.
5.1.2 Specify the type and number of Scholarships / free ships given to students
(UG/PG/M.Phil/ Ph.D/Diploma/) by the College management during the last four years.
Indicate whether the financial aid was available on time.
As the College is located in the tribal area all students coming from reserved category are
covered under the various schemes of scholarship given by the different departments of the
State Government like the Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Human
Resource Development Department etc.
5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial from State Government, Central
Government and other national agencies?
The students having valid Sikkim domicile are exempted from the College fees and the ones
who do not posses Sikkim domicile are provided with subsidized fees. SC/ST students are
receiving scholarships from various department of the State Government. like the
Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Human Resource Development
Department etc.
5.1.4 What are the Specific support services/facilities available for students from
SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections.
The students having valid Sikkim domicile are exempted from the College fees up to
the University level and the ones who do not posses Sikkim domicile are provided
with subsidized fees. SC/ST students are receiving scholarship from various
department of the State Government. like the Social Justice Empowerment and
Welfare Department, Human Resource Development Department etc.
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The teachers of the College have a monthly contributory fund for helping students
from the economically weaker sections of society by paying for their books, bus fair
etc.
Based on the need, the College encourages students to participate in various academic
and extra-curricular competitions by providing them with leave, holding special
classes for them when they return.
1. Physically Challenged / Differently abled Students.
At present there are no physically challenged students in the Institution. But as and when
the need arises, the college will make necessary arrangements to make them comfortable.
2. Health centre, Health Insurance, etc.
In emergencies medical care is given through the State run hospital (STNM), which is at
a distance of only 1 km from the College. Minor in-campus medical aid is provided in
the College itself through first aid as the College maintains a First Aid Box.
3. Skill development
The College has cent percent computer literacy as every student has been provided with
a laptop which are used for academic purposes.
Non Credit classes in Communicative English is also an integral part of the College
Curriculum. This is done to improve the communication skill of the students as most of
them are weak in English.
4. Performance Enhancement for slow learners / and those at risk of failure and
dropouts.
The Institution conducts extra remedial classes for the weak and underperforming
students. The teacher mentors also advice and guide the weaker students enabling them
to bridge the knowledge gap and bring them at par with other students.
5. Exposure of students to other Institutions of Higher Learning/ Corporate/ Business
Houses, etc.
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i. The College provides every possible support in this matter by providing them
relaxations in attendance to students participating in different competitions, workshops,
seminars, conferences, outside the College.
ii. The College encourages students to participate in inter- college debates, Quiz and
Elocution Contest and grooms them for this purpose.
6. Publication of Students Magazine.
The College shall publish its Magazine within a short time.
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the Institution to facilitate entrepreneur skills among
the students and the impact of the efforts?
1. Real life involvement of students on social issues relating to environment , health, drugs,
suicide etc. through activities like health camp, awareness seminars, plantation drives etc.
2. Providing work space skills through courses like tally, Spoken tutorials etc.
3. Ensuring their extracurricular development through various programmes like debates, quiz
competitions, giving opportunities for on stage performance of poetry recitation, dance,
music, singing etc.
4. The college is in the process of inviting professionals in various fields to give real life
based lectures to the students so as to make the students aware of the various
entrepreneurship opportunities in their concerned field.
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the Institution which promote
participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as sports,
games, quiz competitions, Debate and discussion, cultural activities etc.
Extracurricular and Co-Curricular activities are given priority. Faculty members are
appointed to plan and execute all such activities like games, quiz competitions, debates etc.
Inter Semester Debates, Quiz and Elocution Competitions are organised on a regular basis.
Students are groomed and resources are provided to participate in co- curricular activities
outside the College.
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Students participating and representing the State in different sporting competitions are
granted leave and when they return extra classes are conducted for them.
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,
ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defence , Civil Services,
etc.
Various private sectors institutes like Odisha are invited to the college to counsel the
students for future career prospects and opportunities like civil and state services ,defence
services etc.
Although the college does not formally have any mechanism for preparing students for
competitive exams like NET/SET ,CAT etc. formal coaching for candidates belonging to the
reserved categories for appearing in NET exam is conducted by the university.
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,
personal, career, psycho-social etc.)
Counselling facilities are integrated with mentoring programme for the all round
development of the students. Some of the counselling programmes organised are as
follows:
Legal Awareness Programme by Dr.DilipPandey ,Asst. Prof. Sikkim Govt. Law College
on April 22nd,2015.
Awareness on Substance Abuse by Rohit Raj Maharaj on April 18th,2015.
Awareness Programme on Cyber Crime by I T Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim on 13th August
,2015.
Awareness Programme on Eco Friendly Waste Management by Gangtok Municipal
Corporation on 16th September, 2015.
Awareness Programme on Mental Health and Suicide by Dr. C.L Pradhan, HOD, Deptt.
of Psychiatry and Mental Health, STNM on 24th September,2015.
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
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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 programmes
At present the college does not have any formal mechanism for career guidance and
placement of the students. However in the area of career guidance the college has recently
conducted a career guidance workshop with the help of a local institute Odisha and in future
the college plans to invite professionals from various corporate fields to interact with the
students and provide career guidance.
5.1.10 Does the College have Student Grievance Redressal Cell? Give details of the
nature of grievances reported and how they were redressed.
At present college does not have any formal Grievance Redressal cell. However the
Principals office functions as direct mechanism for Grievance Redressal of both the Staff and
the Students. The complaints from both the staff and the students are taken up directly by the
College Management Committee with the Principal in the chair and efforts are made to
resolve the conflict in an amicable manner. Where necessary parents/guardians are
summoned and differences resolved in their presence and justice is ensured.
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual
harassment?
The college has a Gender Sensitisation Unit for ensuring Gender Inclusion in the institution.
It takes steps to prevent gender discrimination, sexual harassment, intimidation and
exploitation of students and staffs in the college.
The anti ragging committee is also vigilant against any form of ragging involving sexual
harassment in the college campus.
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?
As per the direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, an Anti Ragging Committee has
been constituted in the institution to look into and check ragging in the institution. There has
been no reported cases of ragging in this institution so far.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution?
The teachers of the College have a monthly contributory fund for helping students from the
economically weaker sections of society by paying for their books, bus fare etc.
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The faculty members also guide the economically backward students to avail various
scholarships available under various State/Central schemes.
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?
The first batch of students of this institution have graduated in July 2015. The Alumni
Association is in the process of being established.
5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or
employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
The college does not have a formal system for following the progression of the students, so
the figure is not available at present. However the college has a large number of students
pursuing Post Graduate Studies and Professional courses like MBA, B.Ed.
5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the
last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish
programme-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.
A table showing the comparison of the performance of the students of Sikkim Government
College Burtuk and Sikkim Government College Tadong is as follows:
Course College Appeared Passed Percentage
B.Com Honors Sikkim
Government
College, Tadong
198 168 85
Sikkim
Government
College, Burtuk
148 146 98.64
B.A Honors Sikkim
Government
College, Tadong
1200 964 81
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Sikkim
Government
College, Burtuk
411 409 99.51
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education
and/or towards employment?
The College provides platform to central and private university representatives to interact
with the students on the courses and programmes being offered by them. The teachers of the
college also provide guidance to facilitate student progression to higher level education and
employment.
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and
drop out?
Weak and underperforming students are identified through class interaction ,internal test by
the concerned teachers and remedial classes are arranged for them to help them to bridge the
knowledge gap and bring them at par with the other students so that they do not drop out of
the education system. Through the teacher mentor system, each teacher identifies his/her
weak and underperforming students, guides and counsels them so that with tact and sympathy
and if and when necessary even interacts with their parents to prevent them from dropping
out of the education system.
5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES
5.3.1 List the range of sports and games, cultural and extracurricular activities
available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
a. Sports and Games Sporting Events: Sports Fest April 29th - 30 2015
Volleyball: Inter Semester Volley Ball Completion during Spring Fest won By B.com
4th Semester
b. Cultural and Extracurricular Activities:
Cultural dance, song competition: Fresher's Social 2014 and 2015, Teacher's Day
Celebrations 2014 and 2015, Spring Fest Song and Dance Competition on April 2015
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Debate: Inter College Debate Competition at College Meet Organized by Tadong
College on 16th to 17th April 2015 , Your take your Stake by GMC on 19th
September, Spring Fest Debate Competition on April 2015
Quiz: Quiz Competition at Harkamaya College on 12th August 2015 by Rhencok
Education Society, Inter College Quiz at College Meet Organized by Tadong College
16th to 17th April 2015, Spring Fest Quiz Competition on April 2015
Extempore: Harkamaya College 12th August 2015
c. NSS Activities:
Blood Donation Camp 12th April 2015,
Cleanliness Drive -12-13 February 2015, 28th-29th September.
Plantation Drive on 20th and 21st July 2015.
Swaach Bharat Abhiyan on 8th October 2015.
Three days special camp at Sumin Village near Singtam,from 13th to 15th September 2014.
Extra Curricular Activities Calendar:
Session Activities Date
Monsoon (2014) Fresher's welcome 15th September
Teachers Days 15th September
Autumn Fest 19th Sept-1st October
Fare Well Picnic 9th November
Spring Fest April, 2015
Spring (2015) Fresher's welcome 17th August
Teachers Days 12th September
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.
1) Narkumari Limboo of BA 1st semester won the first prize in inter-college 2015
2) Bimala Tamang of BA 1st semester won second prize in solo dance competition organized
by Rhenock educational society at Harkamaya College, Gangtok 2015
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3) The college has won 3rd position inter college quiz competition organized by Sikkim govt.
college Tadong 2015
4) Binod Biswakarma of BA 5th semester won a gold medal in Kanchenjunga Body Building
Championship held in Kurseong in September ,2015 and Participated Indian Body Building
Fitness and Federation Eastern Classic India competition held in Kurseong in August 2015
5)Anuj Pradhan of B.A Fifth Semester has represented the state in All India Boxing
Championship held in New Delhi JN Stadium in March 2015
6)LokBdr. Tamang of B.A Fifth Semester represented the state in CEM Football
Tournament held in Assam in November,2015
7) Durga Prasad Sharma of B.Com Third Semester participated in the North Eastern Chess
Tournament in Assam in August ,2015
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 college has regular meetings with officials of the Deptt. of Higher Education and
receives feedback from them. It also receives feedback fromits graduates on matters regarding
the improvement and performance and quality of the institution. Such feedbacks are then
discussed in the IQAC ,HODs and General Faculty meetings and necessary are steps to
improve the quality of education in the institution.
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 language departments(English/Nepali) take the initiative to involve and encourage
students to express their thoughts and creativity through poems, short stories and paintings
which are displayed in the notice board. The students with aptitude are encouraged to
participate in different competitions. They are trained by their teachers and commendations
and awards are given to meritious students.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its
selection, constitution, activities and funding.
At present the college does not have a student council. But it has a student management
committee consisting of 27 members from all semesters who are handpicked by the teachers
for their dedication and commitment to the college. The main activity of the committee are as
follows:
1.Supporting the college authority in maintaining discipline amongst the students.
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Organizing fresher's, socials, sporting competition, teachers day and other social
works etc.
Presenting the expectations and demands of the student community to the college
authority for redressal.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them.
The has student representatives in various bodies like IQAC, Discipline Committee Sports
and Games Committee and NSS etc.
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former
faculty of the Institution. Any other relevant information regarding Student Support
and Progression which the college would like to include.
Since only one batch has graduated in July , 2015 the institution is in the process of
establishing an internal alumni committee consisting of faculty and staff members to
network and collaborate with the alumnus and seek their suggestions for the improvement of
the institution.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1. State the vision and mission of the institution and enumerate on the mission
statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristic in terms of addressing the
needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s tradition and value
orientation , vision for the future, etc?
Vision:
1. To fulfil the dreams and aspirations of higher education in young minds by
inculcating knowledge and skills for future education and employment.
2. To inculcate ethical values in them to make them contribute positively to our highly
transitional society.
Mission:
1. To provide quality education so that learners can become responsible social assets.
2. To strive towards excellence by motivating students to explore their potential to the
fullest and fulfil their aspirations.
3. To empower students with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to face
challenges and equip them for creative leadership in an ever changing world.
4. To encourage students to cultivate independent thought and spirit of inquiry that will
contribute and foster the ideals of global citizenship.
5. To nurture the values of integrity, tolerance and respect for diversity.
6. To create a community of learners capable of becoming agents of change for social
betterment in meaningful and positive ways, to lead and serve in various aspects of
human activity.
Objectives:
1. To maintain good relationship among staff and students for growth of academic
culture in the institution.
2. To give proper attention to the needs and demands of the students with the aim of
imparting quality education.
3. To mobilize resources and funds from all possible sources.
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4. To utilize available funds to satisfy urgent needs like construction of classrooms,
laboratories, purchase of books, equipments etc.
5. To move the concerned authorities for creation of new teaching posts and filling up
the existing vacant teaching posts.
6. To create adequate basic facilities including recreation facilities for the students.
Sikkim Government College, Burtuk endeavours to adopt a learner friendly approach with
special focus on motivating students to explore their potentials to the fullest so that they can
fulfil their aspirations and become assets of the society and the state. it strives to empower the
students with such knowledge and skills that will enable them to face the challenge of life. It
encourages them to cultivate independent thought, critical thinking and the aspect of enquiry
that will foster in them the ideals of global citizenship.
The college follows a very transparent admission policy where admission is based strictly on
merit. The college through interactions in classrooms and through various co-curricular
activities tries to inculcate in the students, ethical values, discipline, positive thinking,
environmental awareness, sponsorship etc.
Through various academic activities and co-curricular activities, the institution provides
students with the opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity. To fulfil the
aspirations of the students and also to provide quality education, constant encouragement is
given to the faculty members to upgrade their knowledge and skills through
knowledge based programmes and research activities.
Besides the routine academic work, teachers are encouraged to participate in workshops,
seminars, conferences, refresher courses and orientation courses. Various faculty members in
their individual capacity are making significant contributions to the society by being
members of institutions/organizations engaged in various social and philanthropic works.
The academic results of the students have been highly satisfactory with the average pass
percentage being over ninety eight percentage.
The institution is planning to introduce the science stream in the near future. It is also
planning to introduce new courses of study like Geography, Psychology, Physical education
as well as regional languages like Bhutia, Lepcha etc. The college also has ambitions,
infrastructural plans of expansion and development.
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All these revenants from the vision and mission of the institution and enumerates the
college‟s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the
students, the institutions tradition and value and orientation , the vision for future etc.
6.1.2 What is the role of the top management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality policy and plans?
The role of the top-management which in the case of this college is the Department of higher
Education, Government of Sikkim consists of using of broad guidelines and directions and
providing funds for running the institution. At the college level, the Principal and the faculty
members through the IQAC implements the plans and policies of the Government to provide
quality education and ensure that the benefits percolates to the students of the college.
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring?
The policy statement and action plans for fulfilment of the stated mission
A. Policy statement and action plans for fulfil to make the action plans for
fulfilment of the vision and mission a reality, the college leadership has taken a
series of measures such as:
a. Constituting a series of committees under the supervision of the Principal, who is also
the chairperson of some of them like the Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
b. Periodic review meetings are held by the IQAC; where discussions and deliberations
take place, to suggest measures for improve the quality of education in the institution.
c. Faculty members are assigned specific assignments related to academics and student
welfare in order to create an ideal environment conducive to imparting quality
education.
B. Formulation of action plan for all operations:
a. One of the most important components of leadership is the formulation of action plan
and the incorporation of the same in the institutional strategic plan. For this inputs and
suggestions are obtained from the various committees, faculty members, students,
parents etc. All these are incorporated into the strategic plan of the institution and
operation alongside through various committees and faculty members.
b. Interaction with stakeholders
Regular interactions with parents/guardians and alumni has enriched the college and the
institution intends to carry on with these interactions for better functioning of the college in
future.
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c. The institution takes feedbacks from students and other stakeholders, which is then
discussed, analysed and incorporated in the institutional plan in order to strengthen
the institution in all respects.
d. To bring about academic excellence in the institution, efforts are being made to
strengthen the teaching-learning process. This is done by incorporating accountability
by conducting academic, audit and transparency in the functioning of the institution.
To attract the best brains to the teaching profession, the state government has adopted
UGC regulations and pay benefits for recruitment of faculty to ensure quality
education is imparted in this institution of higher learning.
C. Champion Organizational Change
A distinct organizational change introduced in the college is the de-centralization of
administrative power. Decentralization of duties and responsibilities is a very important step
in ensuring quality education and the college leadership is committed to all organisational
changes and reforms that will improve the work culture and strengthen the teaching-learning
process in the interest of imparting quality education.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institutions to monitor and evaluate
policies and plans of the institutions for effective implementation and improvement
from time to time?
The College Management Committee under the leadership of the principal formulates and
evaluates policies and plans for the improvement of the college.
The IQAC also chaired by the Principal monitors these plans and co-ordinates with the
various committees to ensure their effective implementation. The HODs hold departmental
meetings regularly to ensure the effective implementation of the lesson plans. The principal
conducts meetings at regular intervals with the HODs and the faculty members to monitor
and evaluate the teaching-learning process of the college, and also conducts academic audit to
ensure the improvement in the academic results and the effective implementation of the plans
of the institution.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top
management?
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Since this institution is a government college, the top management here is the Department of
Higher Education,HRDD, Government of Sikkim.
It provides academic leadership to the faculty through:
a. Recruitment and posting of adequate number of qualified faculty
b. Encourages faculty member to increase their knowledge base by providing them with
leave to do course work for PhD programme.
c. Encourages faculty members to participate in workshops/conferences/seminars,
refresher courses and orientation courses by granting them paid leave.
d. Provides necessary infrastructure and teaching aids to enhance the quality of
education in the institution.
e. The top management also annually monitors and appraises the performance of each
individual teacher through the Annual Performance Assessment (APAR)
f. It also authorizes the principal to monitor the performance of each individual teacher,
and when necessary and report to the government, after which action is taken against
any form of delinquency.
g. The enrolment data and the academic results of the institution are also sent to the
Department of Higher Education for appraisal.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The administration of the college is totally decentralized.
a. In addition to his/her normal duty of teaching, every teacher is encouraged and given
the opportunity to take up responsibility according to his/her aptitude and interest.
The college has constituted different committees. Each committee is headed by a
convenor and has about six to seven members.
b. Each committee takes the responsibility of performing certain functions for the
smooth functioning and development of the institution.
c. The non- teaching staff are assigned various functions in the examination section,
accounts section, admission committee etc.
d. The Student Management Committee comprising of students from all semesters who
are handpicked by the teachers are given the opportunity to independently organize
various college events like fresher‟s social, teacher‟s day, farewell social etc.
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e. The students are groomed by the institution in public speaking/oratory through
elocution and debate competitions. Recently Man Kumari Limboo of B.A. first
semester won the first prize in the inter- college debate competition organized by the
Gangtok Municipal Corporation.
f. The students are also encouraged to participate in State and National Level Sports and
Games competition. Many of the students are participating in such competition and
winning laurels for the college.
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?
The College has various committees like the College Management Committee, Examination
Committee, Admission Committee, IQAC, Sports and Games committee, Culture committee
and ensures that every teacher through his membership in the committee is involved in the
decentralized administration.
Besides the Principal has also delegated the HODs with power and responsibility to monitor
and ensure the smooth functioning of his/her department in matters related to academics.
The administrative units of the college are also decentralized in such a way that power is not
vested in only one individuals.
However all members of the institution, teaching and non-teaching through working in a
decentralized structure are finally accountable to the principal of the institution. All major
decisions in the college are taken in a democratic manner after discussion and approval of
faculty members.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate
the levels of participative
The college has always promoted the culture of participative management. As already stated,
the institution ensures the participation of faculty members, staffs and students in the decision
making process.
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Any stakeholder is free to make suggestions either directly to the principal or through the
suggestion/grievance box for the betterment and improvement of the institution.
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?
Yes, the vision statement of the college can be considered as the formally stated quality
policy of the institution. This quality policy has been developed through the collective
efforts of all the internal stake holders. It is deployed by the College Management
Committee and the IQAC through the decentralized planning mechanism of the college
involving all the stake holders. Implementation of the stated quality policy is reviewed
from time to time in different meetings of the IQAC, HOD‟s and faculty members.
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects
considered for inclusion in the plan.
The college has a master plan for further development. It includes the construction of two
academic blocks, one administrative block, auditorium, boys and girls hostel, playground
etc. Regarding academics, the college has a plan of introducing undergraduate science
programme, BBA, BCA and certain subjects in humanities like Geography, Psychology,
Physical Education and Regional Languages like Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo etc. in the near
future.
6.2.3. Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
The principal being the head of the institution, is at the apex of the organisational structure
and decision making process of the institution. She is ably assisted by a Vice-Principal and
the Dean of Student Affairs. All important matters relating to internal organisation and
academics is taken by the Principal and the College Management Committee comprising of
senior faculty members. All important matters relating to academics is taken collectively
under the supervision of the Principal. The college has an IQAC which under the
chairpersonship of the Principal monitors, co ordinates and reviews the functions of the
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different committees to ensure that quality education is imparted in the institution.
6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution
for each of the following:
Teaching & Learning
The college encourages the teachers to attend workshops. Seminars, conferences, refresher
and orientation courses and other such knowledge enhancement programmes. The institution
through various internal assessments identifies the weak and under performing students and
remedial classes are arranged for them to bring them at par with other students. Through the
teacher mentor system, the institution tries to provide guidance to each student. Discipline in
the institution is enforced and attendance of the students are monitored strictly to check
absenteeism. Through the project works the students are encouraged to indulge in
independent thinking and research work. The presentation of the projects in the classroom
helps to enhance the confidence of the students and groom them in the art of public speaking.
The faculty members prepares lesson plans for each semester, follows the plans strictly to
ensure the completion of syllabus on time and whenever possible makes use of ICT to give
power point presentations.
Research & Development
Seminars and conferences are organized to promote research.
The Principal has been motivating the faculty to write research projects
& apply to UGC etc. for research schemes and grants.
Teachers of different departments are working on their PhD thesis.
Community Engagement:
The college has NSS unit and encourages students to take part in NSS and other extension
activities. They organize various outreach programmes to enable the students to respond to
the larger issues of society. Some of their activities are:
Awareness camp
Tree Plantation Drive
Cleanliness campaign/Swaach Bharat Abhiyaan
Blood donation camp etc.
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Human Resource Management:
The institute has very effective planning for assessing adequate human resource required,
staff recruitment, monitoring and planning professional development programmes for faculty
development. All human resources in the institution are engaged and deployed according to
ones interest, ability and aptitude. The college authority ensures that all departments have
sufficient faculty members, maintains and checks attendance records regularly and monitors
performance of duty and leave.
Industry interaction:
IQAC is taking initiatives in this regard.
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 that adequate information is available to top management and stakeholders in the following manner
By holding periodical meetings to review the overall progress of the institution.
Through personal interaction of the Principal with the faculty and non-teaching
staff
Through personal interactions with students at both formal and informal level.
By analyzing Student feedback forms
Based on these interactions the head of the institution provides feedback to the top
management personally or in the principal‟s meetings convened by the Directorate of Higher
Education from time to time. Annual report apprising the top management of the academic
activities, developments, requirement of the institution is also sent to the Directorate of
Higher Education for review and required necessary action.
6.2.6 How d oes th e ma n age men t en cou rag e an d su p p ort involvement of the staff in
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
The top management encourages and supports involvement of the staff for improvement of
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the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes by having staff representatives
in all committees. The management also deputes representatives to the institution to interact
with the internal stakeholders from time to time.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and
the status of implementation of such resolutions.
The college management committee has adopted quite a few resolutions for developing
infrastructure and increasing academic opportunities. The college also formulates policies
for technical up-gradation. Work is in progress for materializing the plans.
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of
autonomy to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the efforts made by the
institution in obtaining autonomy?
No, the affiliating university does not make such provision for granting the status of
autonomy to the institution.
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 institute has an active and effective Grievance Redressal Cell to address and redress the
grievances of all the stakeholders. A Grievance Redressal Cell has been established to
address the problems of the students and staff and promote a healthy atmosphere in the
college. All major issues regarding grievance redressal are referred to the GRC comprising
of the Principal, Vice Principal, Dean of student affairs and senior faculty members.
T he GRC attends to their grievances and resolves them quickly and effectively. A grievance
or a complaint box is also available for stakeholders. Faculty and students can also directly
approach the Principal with their grievances and complaints.
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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?
No cases have been filed by and against the institute.
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?
Yes, every student is free to give any suggestions for the improvement of the institution and
its academic performance. The feedback from the students is then analysed by the college
management committee and the IQAC and necessary action taken. These feedbacks has
enabled the college to identify its strengths and weaknesses and improve its performance.
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?
To familiarise the faculty and staff members on the new trends and to update their
knowledge, the institution organizes demonstration programmes and need based orientation.
The college motivates faculty members to take part in workshops and seminars, orientation
and refresher courses to know as well as to adopt recent changes in the education system. The
Principal recommends staff members to attend workshops and seminars. The college also
provides study leave for the teachers pursuing higher studies and the Principal supports and
encourages the teachers to pursue higher studies.
The college encourages faculty members proficient in computer to impart computer training
to the non teaching staff during their spare time.
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?
The College supports and ensures the professional development of the faculty for their
professional development. Paper presentation in conferences, seminars as experts and
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resource persons is always encouraged. The College also organizes inter departmental
linkages for frequent interaction among Faculty & non Teaching staff and students.
Various resources are made available by the institution for the professional development of
the faculty. Technological gadgets like computers and projectors are made available for
preparation and presentation of lectures. Group seminars are conducted on the emerging
issues which prepares the faculty members for participation in the development programs.
The college gives opportunity and leave to participate in various workshops, seminars
and conferences in local, state and national level.
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 performance of the faculty is assessed by the feedback from students, peers and self
appraisal report from the staff members and the principal. These feedbacks are obtained
through the Principal‟s and Heads of various Departments‟ observations, suggestion boxes
and questionnaire. Then the performance appraisal is prepared by the Principal, at the end of
academic year, based on the feedbacks and appropriate measures are taken in order to
enhance the teaching, research and service of the faculty and other staff.
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 APAR-Annual Performance Appraisal Report is prepared by the Principal, at the end of
each academic year, based on the feedbacks, performance of the teaching and non teaching
staff. As a matter of Government policy, APAR is a confidential document that cannot be
shared nor communicated to the stakeholders. However, the Government based on APAR
determines the promotion and career advancement of its employees.
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 Department of Higher Education, Government of Sikkim manages the welfare schemes
and policies to its employees. Some of the welfare schemes and policies initiated by the
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Government of Sikkim are Medical reimbursement, maternity leave, paternity leave, house
rent allowances, casual leave ,medical leave ,earned leave etc.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining
eminent faculty?
Since the college is a government institution, the appointment, transfer and posting of
faculty are regulated by the Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Sikkim. The college
has no say in this matter. However, the college invites eminent persons as resource persons to
interact with the students from time to time.
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?
All funds received by the college are audited by the office of the Accountant General, Govt. of India.
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.
All the accounts of the college are regularly audited. There were no major objections in
the last audit report.
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 the reserve fund/corpus
available with Institutions, if any.
Since the institution is Government funded, the Department of Higher Education decides on
the allocation of budget and implementation of its policies and plans. At the local/College
level the Principal and faculty/staff, through the institutional quality assurance set-up,
implements the policies and plans to ensure that they benefit the students.
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UGC fund not availed.
Year Expenditure (salary) Expenditure (others)
Stationeries,
maintainence, etc
Total
2014-2015 1 crore approx 8 lakhs One crore eight lakhs
approx
The college‟s major sources of funding are from the State Government.
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding
and the utilization of the same (if any).
The college prepares and send its planning to the state funding agencies to secure additional
funding.
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?
Yes, the Institution has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) since August
2014. In order to evaluate and asses the quality of the Institution in all perspective the IQAC
acts as a catalyst for planning and implementation of academic policies and programmes in
the College.
b. How many decision of the IQAC have been approved by the management/authorities
for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?
The decisions of the IQAC are generally approved and implemented by the authority, some
of which are as follows:
• Preparation of the master-plan of the College.
• Conducting remedial classes to enable weak students papers to move forward
academically.
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• Students‟ feedback exercise and Mentoring programme
• Lesson plans to be submitted at the starting of every semester
• Framing of the Vision and Mission Statement of the College.
•Formulation of the College prospectus incorporating all relevant information for the students
and other stakeholders.
• Encouraging Publication amongst the Teaching staff.
•Imparting of training to office staff on office procedure/maintenance.
• Creation of College website.
• Green initiatives
• Under taking the process of registering Alumni Association
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any
significant contribution made by them.
Yes, there are two external members in the IQAC.
They are
1. Dr. Ajay Chettri, Asst. Professor, Sikkim Govt. College, Tadong
He has been appointed as a Resource person for NAAC accreditation by Directorate of
Higher Education, Government of Sikkim. On 11th September a workshop on IQAC was
conducted in the Institution headed by Dr. M.P Kharel –OSD, Govt. Of Sikkim and Dr.
Ajay Chettri as a Resource person.
2. Mr. Suresh Tamang, Asst. Professor, Sikkim Govt College, Namchi
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?
The students of the college submit the details of the co-curricular activities and alumni of the
College offer inputs and suggestions enriching the functioning of the IQAC to a large extent.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the
institution?
Usually plans for the development of the college are discussed in the College management
committee meetings and IQAC meetings. Principal is the main authority and responsible for
overall implementation and execution of the plans. The IQAC of the college under the
Chairmanship of the Principal also gives its valuable suggestions and recommendation to the
higher authority. Advices are also sought from various cells and committees of the college
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such as Academic Committee, Examination Committee etc. The decisions of the IQAC are
communicated to the staff through the issuance of internal notification/information and staff
meetings. All teachers/staff are engaged in one assignment or the other as member of the
various committees functioning under the IQAC.
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 College has a well integrated framework with IQAC at the apex as the policy decision
making body comprising of 13 members with the Principal as the Chairperson and a Co-
ordinator from the faculty. Under the IQAC there as many as 20 Committees involved in
managing various aspects of the College encompassing academics, exams, library,
infrastructure development etc. All these committees perform under the supervision of the
IQAC. The HODs of all departments assist the Principal in academic matters, allocate
assignment and supervises the teachers in their respective department. The College has a set
timing within which the class routines are made for optimum time utilization for both
academic and administrative activities. Academic calendars are framed for every
academic session, holiday lists are drawn up and circulated, teachers make semester lesson
plans. Time frame for conducting internal assessment is given. In this manner, distribution of
duties and delegation of work is done effectively.
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.
Yes, the Institution conducts regular meetings with the members of IQAC headed by the
Chairperson to discuss and review various aspects of quality assurance and management.
Trainings on skills such as computer, research, teaching, evaluation, and office
procedure/maintenance, and library maintenance, book keeping and binding are also
conducted for staff and teachers.
Impact:
(a) Improved Teaching-Learning process
(b) Effective Administrative output
(c) Increased level of participation amongst teaching and Non-Teaching Staff
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6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the
academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional
activities?
Yes.The Institution carries out academic audit after every exams result. The Principal,
Examination Committee along with the HOD‟s and faculty members evaluates the overall
performance of the students. Thereafter, results are made available to all the departments and
to each faculty member for self-introspection based on the students‟ performance. The overall
result of the College is also placed before the State government.
6.5.5 How are the internal Quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirement
of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?
Various internal quality assurance mechanisms like admission procedure, conduction of
examination, updating of students Database have been established with the IQAC in the
initiation and monitoring of the entire institutional set-up.
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?
At the beginning and end of every academic session meetings are held to discuss the overall
performance and progress of the students. To strengthen and improve teaching-learning
process, results of each department are reviewed and analyzed in the General meeting chaired
by the Principal. Any deficiency in the results of the students is thoroughly discussed and
reasons for poor performance identified and corrective measures taken.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms,
and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
The quality policies/outcomes are communicated to internal stakeholders through the College
notice board, prospectus, websites, meetings, print media etc. The College communicates to
the external stakeholders through print media, website, and written correspondence and
through interaction during management, parent-teacher and alumni meetings.
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Any other relevant information regarding Governance, Leadership and Management
which the college would like to include.
1. The Institution has decentralised management responsibilities with formation of Various
committees like IQAC cell, examination committee, admission committee, sports and culture
committee, GSU, discipline committee etc.
2. Student Welfare Fund to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
Yes, the College conducts green audit.
In order to maintain greeneries of the campus, trees and flowering plants are planted
and preserved within the campus area.
Programmes relating to protection and preservation of environment are organized to
create awareness amongst the students and the faculty members of the college.
Extended help from the Forest Department of the Sikkim Government is taken, who
provide us with the experts and seedlings for the mentioned objective.
The College also sensitizes the students on environmental issues through the
Environmental Studies which has been made an integral part of the curriculum, taught
in Vth Semester, for under graduate courses i.e. B.A and B.Com. The main objective
of the paper is to create awareness among the students concerning the environment
and its importance in today‟s world.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?
1. Energy conservation
It has been the policy of the State Government to encourage eco friendly environment
around the state . In fact, the effort is on to make Sikkim one of the leading „Green
States‟ of India. The same philosophy serves as the guiding principle when it comes
to conservation of energy. Thus, the following practices are followed.
Installation of CFL bulbs and tube lights in all the class rooms, corridors and faculty
rooms.
Use of electrical lighting during day hours inside class rooms is discouraged and is
resorted to only when absolutely necessary
The class rooms are installed with maximum number of windows in order to let
natural light fill the room so that the requirement for electricity is minimised to a great
extent.
The entire College fraternity is informed through the notice board as well as circulars
to switch off lights and all electronic devices when not in use.
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Polythene bags and plastic products are totally banned in the entire state and hence in
the college too.
Dustbins are placed at convenient places to reduce littering of campus.
With the implementation of the Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, of Government of India,
cleanliness drives are organised in the college, in which students, teaching, as well as
non-teaching staffs are encouraged to keep the campus green and clean.
Bounded by the strict rules of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim as
well as under the strict observation of the College authority, cutting of existing trees
is discouraged .
2. Use of renewable energy.
The Institution is in the process of setting up of Solar panels to conserve energy.
3. Water harvesting.
Due to the fact that the college and its peripherial area receives consistent rainfall for
around 8 to 10 months a year and also because of perennial water source which
provides the institution with adequate water supply , the need of any sort of water
harvesting is not of the highest priority at present. However, students and faculty
members are directed to refrain from wasting water,instead awareness is created
amongst the fraternity to realise the importance of water and its conservation.
4. Efforts for Carbon neutrality; through preservation and plantation.
The College has prohibited the cutting of standing trees as a step towards carbon
neutrality. The NSS club has also initiated plantation through the involvement of
every faculty & staff.
5. Hazardous waste management
The college in its normal course does not generate any harmful hazardous waste.
However, whatever little waste is generated within the campus usually consist of food
packets and waste papers which is collected by the staffs of Gangtok Municipal
Corporation on regular intervals.
There are adequate number of staffs (college guards) to maintain and protect the
College campus form both trespassers and cattle.
6. E-waste management
The College also sensitizes the Faculty, Students and administrative staff on e-waste
management issues through various workshops and seminars conducted. Recently the
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college has conducted a workshop on waste management which included e-waste
management in collaboration with Gangtok Municipal Corporation.
7.2 Innovations and Best Practices
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 Examination Committee prepares monthly attendance report of the students and is
displayed on the College notice board at the beginning of the month. This exercise is
done to let students know their monthly attendance performances. Through this exercise
the percentage of student‟s attendance has increased tremendously and the possibility of
students getting debarred from appearing the exam has fallen sharply.
Remedial classes: Remedial Classes introduced by the College is showing positive
impact among the students. Remedial classes are incorporated into regular class routine
and are made compulsory for weaker students to attend. This helps the students to cover
and prepare for their back log courses also.
The Teacher- Student Mentoring Programme was initiated by the College to improve the
overall development of the students. The college management committee manages the
detail working system of this programme, giving importance to each and every student.
The students are divided equally among the faculty members and certain days are allotted
for orientation and meeting between the mentors and mentees. The mentors are
encouraged to develop cordial relationship with their mentees and render necessary
guidance and support services throughout their stay in the College as students.
In order to understand the quality of Teaching-Learning process the College
Management Committee initiates students‟ feedback exercise on the performance of the
teachers and curriculum, thus creating an opportunity for the teachers and administration
to self evaluate and enhance their performance.
The College functions on a decentralised mode wherein all faculty members participate
in the College administration through their involvement in various committees. This
administrative pattern has created a positive sense of respect and responsibility among
the faculty.
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The College renders financial help to economically backward students identified by the
Student Management Committee through the contribution of the Teaching and Non
Teaching staff.
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.
The two best practices of the College are:
1. Remedial/ Tutorial Classes
2. Extension Services
Best Practice No.1
1. Title of Practice:
Remedial Classes
2. Goal /Aim:
Remedial Classes for the students is organized by the College with the following aims:
• To prevent drop-out among students.
• To help weak students to cover their back log courses in a planned way.
• To help students prepare for their external examinations and get better grades.
• To improve the process of teaching learning.
3. The Context:
• Remedial Classes are conducted not necessarily for weaker students but for any student
wanting to improve their performance in class or examination. Much enthusiasm and interest
was shown in improving their grammar and communicative skills. With the adoption of the
semester system a more elaborate system of supporting the slow learners evolved due to the
new and fast paced semester academic calendar. Remedial classes cater to the needs of the
weak and underperforming students and students with backlog papers who otherwise would
fail to keep abreast of their backpaper course. The classes enable them to be in touch
with their lessons and thereby do better in the end-semester exam.
4. The Practice:
• Remedial classes are incorporated into regular class routine and are made compulsory for
weak students and underperforming students.
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• Through notice board and circulars students are irected to avail the facility of remedial
classes.
• Discussions are generally on problems and questions raised by the students.
• Group discussion/interaction/worksheet is encouraged so as to improve and develop verbal
and writing skills.
• Use of ICT teaching-aids.
5. Evidence of success:
• Creating confidence in the students.
• Improvement in academic performance.
• Decreasing rate of drop-outs witnessed over the years.
• Parents and guardians show appreciation and support for College initiative..
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
• Students are not very regular.
• Paucity of funds.
• Time constraint is also encountered.
Best Practice No.2
1. Title of the Practice:
Extension Services
2. Goal:
• To cater to the diverse needs of the local community and stakeholders.
• Providing opportunity for entry to higher education.
• To serve as a centre for conduct of various employment exams.
• To contribute towards the moral and spiritual growth of the community.
• To be a resource centre for training exercises/programmes for
enhancement.
human capacity
3. The Context:
• Sikkim Government College, Burtuk as one of the newly established institution of Higher
learning does not confine itself to the classroom but plays a vital role in providing
extension services in varied ways keeping in view the need and demand of the society. The
College has made sincere efforts to be an agency for positive social change and creation of
opportunities. To enrich the community , the College has allowed the usage of its
infrastructure, outsourced its faculty and collaborated with other institutions/organisations.
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4. The Practice:
• The regular extension activities which involve the both students and teachers are NSS,
College Management Committee, Student Management Committee.
• Activities carried out through these agencies include blood donation, health awareness
campaign, disaster management trainings, tree plantation, career counselling cleanliness
drive, neighbourhood reach-outs etc.
• The College extends the services of its infrastructure and human resources for conducting
State Public Service Examinations, Departmental Examinations, election training, election
voting etc.
• Many teachers are also involved as members of organisations/institutions working in the
area of education, literature, social reform, cultural preservation, music, religion,
philanthropy etc.
• Teachers of the College participate as resource persons in seminars, workshops and
conferences organized by various organizations.
• Faculty members are consulted as subject experts by the Sikkim Public Service
Commission, Sikkim University and other private colleges and schools for framing of
syllabus and conduct of recruitment exams.
• The teachers and staff are also involved in performing election and census related works in
capacities such as master trainer, presiding and polling officer,
5. Evidence of success:
The Extension services initiated by the Institution cater to the needs of the local people in
particular and the State in general. The extension services have been vital in developing
rapport between the College and the community/stakeholders which is evident from the
increasing number of interaction between the two and the participation of the College and its
faculty/staff/students in issues and activities concerning society at large.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
• The College has put in much effort to be widely involved in quality extension activities but
the fact that it being a government college, functioning under the constraints of government
policies and resource allocations has often faced limitations.
• The lack of adequate physical infrastructure is a constraint in the implementation of
extension activities.
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• Initiative and Leadership for the various extension works of the College are provided by
teachers who have the necessary training and experience. The transfer of such competent
teachers hampers the process of continuity and implementation of extension works.
• The semester system with its stringent schedule to complete all the academic requirements
within the stipulated time makes it difficult to conduct other activities. The introduction of
the semester system in the undergraduate programme has also restricted the scope of
pursuing extension activities.
7. Contact Details
Name of the Principal: Dr.(Mrs) S Datta
Name of the Institution: SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, BURTUK
City: GANGTOK
Pin Code: 737102
Accredited Status: First cycle
Work Phone: 03592-204019
Website: www.sgcburtuk.in
E-mail: [email protected]
Mobile: +919434081205
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EVALUATIVE
REPORT OF THE
DEPARTMENT
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: COMMERCE
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG-B.COM Honours.
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Semester system
/ CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc:
NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 4
10. 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 M.phil. / Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years
SANJAYA
SUBBA
M.COM ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR
FINANCE 6.5YEARS NIL
BINDITA
PRADHAN
M.COM ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR
I.B.O 4 YEARS NIL
RINU M.COM ASSISTANT FINANCE 3YEARS NIL
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THAPA PROFESSOR
NISHANT
DAHAL
M.COM ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR
I.B.O 1/4TH
YEARS
NIL
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:40
2015 (SPRING) 1:36
2015 (MONSOON) 1:45
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned
and filled: N.A
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG : 4PG
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: Grants Received:
b) International Funding:
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty: last four years
Name 1. 2. 3.
Peer reviewed Journals
MICRO FINANCE: A
MEASURE FOR
EMPOWERING
WOMEN IN SIKKIM
ISBN:978-81-926968
SITALKUCHI
COLLEGE
SANJAYA KR.
SUBBA
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International Journals
PARTICIPATION OF
WOMEN IN
VEGETABLE MARKET
AS A SELLER OF
SIKKIM (A CASE
STUDY OF GANGTOK
BAZAAR)
ELIXIR
INTERNATIONAL
JOURNAL
ISSN NO-2229712X
RINU THAPA
Monographs
Chapter in Books
Books Edited
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers details with publisher
Citation Index
SNIP
SJR
Impact factor
h-index
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NA
b) International Committees: NA
c) Editorial Boards: NA
22. Students Projects:
A.100 MARKS PROJECT/DISSERTATION OF STUDENTS
SL
NO
SEMESTER NO. OF
THE
STUDENT
YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR/S
1 6TH 10 2015 Role of
Pharmaceuticals in
Socio Economic
development of Sikkim
Entrepreneur
development in Sikkim.
Cooperative movement
in Sikkim ( SIMFED,
Sikkim milk and
SISCO Bank).
Sales policy of Temi
Tea in Sikkim.
Impact of
Pharmaceuticals
companies in socio-
economic development
of Sikkim.
Entrepreneurship
development in Sikkim
MRS.
BINDHITA
PRADHAN
02 6TH 10 2015 Micro Finance
Agriculture And Organic
Farming Sikkim
Role Of Transportation In
Tourism Industry In Sikkim
Role Of MGNREGA In
Sikkim
Progress and role of
MGNREGA in Sikkim
MR. SANJAYA
SUBBA
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An industrial project on
NRCO
Financial status of Sikkim
supreme of 2013-2014
Consumer awareness among
people of Sikkim
Handloom and handicraft in
Sikkim
Sikkim tourism and analysis
of tourism and its
attractiveness
Reatail marketing
03 6TH 10 2015 Rural to urban migration in
Sikkim.
Cardamom cultivation in
Sikkim.
Responsibility of women
welfare association in
gangtok.
Women participation in
vegetable market as a seller
in Sikkim.
Micro studies of Nepalese
migration in renock bazaar
Sikkim.
Micro level study of women
entrepreneur in Rumtek
village.
Women entrepreneur ship in
west Sikkim.
A brief study on training and
development with reference
and managers in sun pharma
MRS. RINU
THAPA
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in private limited.
A study of Nepalese in
rangpo bazaar Sikkim.
A study of art and culture in
Sikkim.
04 6TH 10 2015 A study on marketing of
banking services with
reference to Gangtok .
Impact of information
technology on marketing .
An analysis on the
marketing strategy adopted
by Govt fruit preservation
factory Singtam
A study of financial
performance and efficiency
of cooperative bank in
Sikkim.
A study on training and
development policy practice
in India with special
reference to SBI.
Marketing strategy in
banking sector. a
comparative study of
selected private and public
banks.
Marketing strategies of tour
packages in Sikkim.
Sikkim distilleries.
A study on the level of
customers in Punjab national
bank.
MISS. SABITA
SAPKOTA
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b) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students:
1. Four students of B.Com, IInd Semester (Sprind-2015) were winner in the event of
Ad-Mad Show at “Junenis 2015” on 17th April,2015 organised by Department of
Management, Sikkim University.
2. One student of B.Com, VIth Semester (Spring-2015) was winner in the event of
Ultimate Survivor at “Junenis 2015” on 17th April, 2015 organised by Department of
Management,Sikkim University.
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
26. Students Profile Programme/ Course
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 57 30 17 11 08 09 04 01 29 08 87 2. 2015-16 65 29 29 12 12 05 06 01 19 10 94 STATE LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M F
1. 2014- 15
57 30 04 02 21 18 04 01 21 06 08 02 87
022. 2015- 16
65 29 08 06 33 1 06 01 10 05 09 05 94
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
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27. Diversity of Students:
Year No. of Students
from the same
State
From other States Students from
abroad
MONSOON „14 160 NIL 1
SPRING‟15 144 NIL NIL
MONSOON‟15 179 NIL 1
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
29. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 90%
PG to M.Phill -
PG to Ph.D -
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
-
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed 10%
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies:
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a. Majority of students receive post matric scholarship for SC/STs and university
scholarship from centre.
b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship.
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts.
a. Remedial classes offered to weak students.
b. Monitoring programme is held on regular basis.
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Preparation of assignments
c) Group discussions
d) Conduction of Unit test
e) Power point presentation
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
a. Faculties and students participate in blood donation programme ,HIV
awareness, drug abuse and mental health awareness programme,etc.
b. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and Department of
Forest,Govt. of Sikkim, members are pledged for plantation and cleanliness
drive.
c. Participation in invigilation for examination conducted by SPSC and UGC.
d. Members function as active member in various social organization.
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SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. As the ratio of Students-Teacher is adequate , individual attention can be
given to each student of the department.
2. The sincerity, punctuality and dedication of the faculty members motivate the
students in their academic pursuits.
3. We have a very strong teacher- students relationship
4. Teachers are always ready to give their best to the institution
Weakness of the Department:
1. Most of the students take to follow English text and reference books as well as
the instructions of the teachers.
2. No faculty with PHD degree.
3. Less number of Faculty.
4. No Conduction of outreach programme
Opportunities of the Department:
There are many opportunities open to the passed out students of Commerce Deptt. in
terms of employment scope both in Government and Corporate sector. Opportunities
to explore into areas like business, marketing plans etc. Commerce as a stream
comprises of vast array of subjects. Opportunity to make learners directly relate their
class room activities / learning to the day to day business ,economic ,industrial and
other commercial activities.
Challenges for the Department:
No central library
No separate departmental staff rooms
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Inadequate books provided for departmental library
Inadequate number of blackboards for commerce class
Size of blackboard inadequate for teaching numerical lessons involving
calculations
Disparity in the emoluments between the Regular Faculty and those on Adhoc
which does affect the morale.
Future Plan for the Department:
1. To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: ECONOMICS
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Name of Programmes/Courses offered: Three Years (B.A(Honours)and
B.A(General)
4. Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system(programme wise):Semester system
/Choice Based Credit System
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department:
Teaching and evaluation of Managerial Economics paper to students of the
department of Commerce.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions etc:
Nil
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued(if any) with reasons: N.A
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors - - -
Associate Professors - - -
Assistant professor 4
10. Faculty profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization, (D.Sc / D.Litt
/ Ph.D / M.Phil. etc)
Name Qualificati on
Designation Specialization No. of Years of
Experience
No. of M.Phil/Ph.D
Students
guided for
the last 4
years
Ms. Shanti Tamang
M.A, M.Phil,
NET
Asst.Prof. Econometrics and
Agricultural
Economics
3 N.A
Ms. Kaden Lhamu
Bhutia
M.A Asst.Prof. Econometrics and
Agricultural
Economics
3 N.A
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Ms. Rajni Pradhan
M.A Asst.Prof. Micro Economics
and welfare
Economics
6 N.A
Shankar Nepal
M.A Asst.Prof. International Economics
4 N.A
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL.
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: N.A.
13. Teacher-Student Ratio(Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:24
2015 (SPRING) 1:23
2015 (MONSOON) 1:35
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff sanctioned and
filled: N.A.
15. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.Litt / Ph.D / M.Phil / P.G: M.Phil-1,
PG-3.
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding
agencies and grants received: NIL.
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ISSR, etc and total grants
received: NIL.
18. Research Centre/ Faculty recognised by the university: NIL.
19. Publications: NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL.
21. Faculty as members in a) National Committees b) International Committees c)
Editorial Boards: NIL
22. Students Projects:
A) Syllabus Project
SL
NO
SEMESTER NO. OF
THE
STUDENT
YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR/S
1 6TH 5 2015 Employee Engagement In
Industrialisation
1)Miss.Shanti
Tamang
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02 6TH 4 2015 Employee Engagement In
Industrialisation
2) Miss. Kaden
Lhamu Bhutia
03 6TH 4 2015 Employee Engagement In
Industrialisation
3) Miss. Rajini
Pradhan
B). Percentage of students placed for projects in organisations outside the
institution i.e. in industry:100%
C). Percentage of students who have done in-house projects in collaboration with
NGOs/ other agencies: 100%
D) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
23. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
24. Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops organised and the source of funding: NIL.
25. Students Profile Programme/ Course
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 26 24 11 08 04 03 02 02 08 12 50
2. 2015-16 38 50 13 18 04 09 03 01 19 21 88
STATE LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-
15
26 24 04 00 11 11 02 02 02 02 06 10 50
2. 2015- 16
38 50 04 04 12 25 03 01 07 12 12 09 88
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
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26. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the same
State (HONOURS
/GENERAL)
From other States Students from abroad
2014 73 27 NIL
2015 57 43 NIL
27. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, GATE, Civil Services, Defence Services, etc?
Only 10-12 percent of our students have been placed in services after clearing
competitive examinations, as the department runs only UG course, most of our students
go for higher studies.
28. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % Enrolled
UG to PG 70
PG to M.Phil N.A
PG to Ph.D N.A
Ph. D to Post- Doctoral N.A
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than campus recruitment
10
Entreprenuership / Self Employed 20
29. Details of infrastructure facilities
a. Library: Yes, there is a departmental library has about 100 books in separate
selection.
b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes.
c. Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d. Laboratories: N.A.
30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies:
a. Majority of students receive post metric scholarship for ST/SCs and minority
scholarship from centre.
b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship.
31. Details on student enrichment programmes(Special lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar)
with external experts:
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a. Remedial classes offered to weak students.
b. Mentoring programme is held on regular basis
c. Motivational talks from experts.
32. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a. Interactive session between teachers and students
b. Conduction of outreach programme
c. Library work assignment
d. Preparation of assignments
e. Group discussions
f. Conduction of unit test
g. Power point presentation
h. Case study method
i. Audio-visual aids.
33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility(ISR) and Extension activities:
a. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and department of forest
government of Sikkim, members have pledged for plantation drive and
cleanliness drive.
b. Faculties and students participate in blood donation, HIV awareness etc.
c. Participation in invigilation for examination conducted by SPSC and UGC.
d. Members function as active member in various social organisations.
34. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans(Strength- Weakness-
Opportunity- Challenge)
STRENGTHS
Strong teacher-student relationship.
The faculty contributes as conveners and members of the following
quality assurance mechanisms in the college: IQAC, Exam committee,
GSU, Cultural committee.
Field work and visiting industries profeesionals give our students the
practical approach to the various theoretical aspects learnt.
Participation of students in inter collegiate competition .
Adequate number of curricular and extra culrricular activities.
WEAKNESS
There is a notion being economics as a difficult subject so most of the
student are reluctant to take the subject.
No projects yet.
Limited opportunity for extension programmes/ refresher / orientation
courses.
The academic staffs also need to focus on research.
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No regular faculty.
Limited infrastructure.
CHALLENGES
To sustain the habit of extra reading among the students and to help them to
overcome the fear of maths.
Subject being mathematical in nature, it is a challenge for the teachers to
upgrade with the demand in time.
To boost low confidence level of students, enhance their competency and
empower them.
OPPORTUNITIES
Collaboration efforts.
Involve students for training and field work/project work.
CBCS as learning techniques.
To teach managerial economics to students of commerce stream.
FUTURE PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT
To give students experience of small research projects
To organise national and international seminars and workshops.
To conduct guest lecture inviting expertise from the market
The department plans for research journal.
Expos our students to various programmes that are held in other colleges
outside state.
Faculty exchange programme with other institutions.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
Name of the Department: EDUCATION
1. Year of Establishment: 2012
2. Names of Programmes / Courses offered :UG (B.A HONOURS AND GENERAL)
3. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER /CBCS
5. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: 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. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 3
10. 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 M.phil. /
Ph.D
Students
guided for
the last 4
years
DR.
B.SARDA
MA, B.Ed,
Ph.D
ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
AND TEACHER
EDUCATION
19
YEARS
-
MRS K
BHUTIA
MA, M. Phil ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
7 YEARS -
MISS L D
BHUTIA
MA, NET ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
14
MONTHS
-
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11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Teacher-student Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years):
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:56
2015 (SPRING) 1:40
2015 (MONSOON) 1:84
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled:
NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/
PG: 01, M.Phil :01, Ph.D:01
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publications Per faculty last four years: NIL
Name 1. 2. 3.
Peer reviewed
Journals
NIL NIL NIL
International Journals
NIL NIL NIL
Monographs NIL NIL NIL
Chapter in Books
NIL NIL NIL
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SL.
NO.
TOPIC FOR PROJECT/DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR
1 PROBLEMS OF WOMAN‟S EDUCATION DR BANDANA
SARDA
2 ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DR BANDANA
SARDA
3 NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
GUIDANCE
DR BANDANA
SARDA
Books Edited
NIL NIL NIL
Books with ISBN/ ISSN
numbers
details with
publisher
NIL NIL NIL
Citation Index
NIL NIL NIL
SNIP NIL NIL NIL
SJR NIL NIL NIL
Impact factor
NIL NIL NIL
h-index NIL NIL NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
22. Students Projects:
In Sixth Semester (Honours) each candidate is required to complete one project selected
from any area of the syllabus (I-VIII).
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4 IMPORTANCE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT
SECONDARY LEVEL
DR BANDANA
SARDA
5 SERVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN IN SIKKIM MRS KINZANG
BHUTIA
6 PROBLEMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SIKKIM MRS KINZANG
BHUTIA
7 ROLE OF ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE FOR THE
ERADICATION OF ILLITERACY
MRS KINZANG
BHUTIA
8 ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION MISS LAKHI
BHUTIA
9 ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARD GIRLS EDUCATION MISS LAKHI
BHUTIA
10 PROBLEMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION MISS LAKHI
BHUTIA
b) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
26. Students Profile Programme/ Course:
1. CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 55 76 15 23 12 25 06 2 22 26 131
2. 2015-16 62 100 15 23 09 18 07 08 28 52 162
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2. STATE LIST
SL.N
O
YEA
R
TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLE
D
GENERA
L
OBC SC ST BL TOTA
L
M* F* M* F* M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
1. 2014-
15
55 76 3 07 30 36 04 04 08 07 13 16 131
2. 2015-
16
62 100 02 04 23 37 08 08 13 27 16 24 162
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State (HONOURS
/GENERAL)
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 90% 10% NIL
2015 90% 10% NIL
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
29. Student Progression:
Definite data is not available but many of our students have joined different universities
and HEIs in pursuit of further studies.
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60%
PG to M.Phill NIL
PG to Ph.D NIL
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NIL
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Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
20%
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed 20%
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: YES
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government
or other agencies:
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with
external experts. NIL
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
Participation in NSS, ISR (Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Student welfare activities) organized in
collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD
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SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. Qualified, competent and dedicated staff.
2. Good interpersonal relationships among the faculties.
3. Co-operation of students.
4. Students take initiative in all the department related programmes.
Weakness of the Department:
1. Lack of adequate faculty members.
2. High teacher-student ratio.
3. Inadequate reference materials.
Opportunities of the Department:
1. The department is presented with the opportunity to groom and mould students to
become responsible citizens.
2. The department is presented with the opportunity to uplift learners coming from
rural area with limited exposure and mentor them.
Challenges for the Department:
1. Balancing curricular and co curricular activities.
2. To secure good job in Government and private sector for the graduates of our
department.
3. The department as a whole strives to carter to the needs of the students in achieving
not only their academy potential but also tapping their latent talents to make them
positive stake holders of society.
Future Plan for the Department:
1. To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level
2. To organize state and national level seminars.
3. To keep track of the academic progression of graduates from the department.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT 1. Name of the Department: EASTERN HIMALAYAN STUDIES (EHS)
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG-BA/BCOM
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise):
SEMESTER/CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:
ENVIRNOMENTAL SCIENCE ( EVS)
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:
NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 1 +1
Interdisciplinary
faculty)
10. 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 M.phil. /
Ph.D Students
guided for the
last 4 years
RENUKA
SHARMA
MA Asst.
Professor
4 -
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SAMUEL
RAI
M.A Mphil Asst
Professor.
Eastern
Himalayan
Studies
5 -
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty:NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:26
2015 (SPRING) 1:43
2015 (MONSOON) 1:31
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned
and filled: NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: 1PG
1Mphil
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty: last four years: NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
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22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
26. Students Profile Programme/ Course :
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 26 14 12 04 06 o6 01 - 07 04 40
2. 2015-16 57 30 17 11 08 09 04 01 29 08 87
STATE LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-
15
26 14 12 04 O6 O6 01 - 02 01 05 03 40
2. 2015-
16
57 30 04 02 21 18 04 01 21 06 08 02 87
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 100
2015 100
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? :Nil
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29. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 95
PG to M.Phill
PG to Ph.D
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
5
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: yes
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: yes
d) Laboratories: NO
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies:
a. Majority of students receive post matric scholarship for SC/STs and university
scholarship from centre.
b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts.
a. Remedial classes offered to weak students.
b. Monitoring programme is held on regular basis.
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Library work assignment
c) Preparation of assignments
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d) Group discussions
e) Conduction of Unit test
f) Power point presentation
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
a. Faculties and students participate in blood donation programme ,HIV
awareness, drug abuse and mental health awareness programme,etc.
b. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and Department of
Forest,Govt. of Sikkim, members are pledged for plantation and cleanliness
drive.
c. Participation in invigilation for examination conducted by SPSC and UGC.
d. Members function as active member in various social organization.
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
Qualified dedicated and hardworking
Weakness of the Department:
Lack of faculty members
Congested Class Room
Inadequate books
Opportunities of the Department:
This paper has to be studied as a compulsory subject by all the students of the
college.
Challenges for the Department:
No central library
Inadequate faculty members
Future Plan for the Department:
To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: ENGLISH
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A,Honours)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER /CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors 0
Associate Professors 0
Asst. Professors 0 3
10. 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 M.phil. / Ph.D
Students
guided for the
last 4 years
MRS
LAXMI
RAI
MA,
M.PHIL
ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
17
YEARS
MRS
SWARNIM
SUBBA
MA, B.ED,
SET
ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
4 YEARS
MISS P C
RAI
MA, NET,
SET
ASSTT.
PROFESSOR
NORTH EAST
LITERATURE
4 YEARS
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11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years):
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 96:1
2015 (SPRING) 68:1
2015 (MONSOON) 148:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled:
NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: PG:2, M.Phil :1,
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty(last four years): NIL
Name 1. 2. 3.
Peer reviewed
Journals
NIL NIL NIL
International Journals
NIL NIL NIL
Monographs NIL NIL NIL
Chapter in Books
NIL NIL NIL
Books Edited
NIL NIL NIL
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Books with ISBN/ ISSN
numbers
details with
publisher
NIL NIL NIL
Citation Index
NIL NIL NIL
SNIP NIL NIL NIL
SJR NIL NIL NIL
Impact factor
NIL NIL NIL
h-index NIL NIL NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
22. Students Projects:
In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
26. Students Profile Programme/ Course:
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 118 87 33 18 21 15 07 01 57 53 205
2. 2015-16 99 174 25 50 16 18 10 10 52 92 273
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STATE LIST
SL.N
O
YEA
R
TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLE
D
GENERA
L
OBC SC ST BL TOTA
L
M* F* M* F* M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
1. 2014-
15
118 87 13 06 34 34 07 01 17 18 40 35 205
2. 2015-
16
99 174 09 17 28 55 10 10 19 37 33 55 273
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 90 10 -
2015 90 10 -
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
29. Student Progression:
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 80%
PG to M.Phill NIL
PG to Ph.D NIL
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NIL
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
NIL
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed NIL
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30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: YES
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: Nil
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies: SCHOLARSHIPS FROM GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM.
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with
external experts. NIL
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students:
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
Participation in NSS, ISR (Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Student welfare activities) organized in
collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. Well experienced, sincere, dedicated faculty members
2. Large enrollment of students
3. Strong student teacher relationship
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Weakness of the Department:
1. Lack of adequate faculty members.
2. Limited opportunity for undergoing upgradation courses
3. Insufficient books for reference
Opportunities of the Department:
1. Enhancing the professional skills of the faculty members
2. Encouraging/motivating students to inculcate research aptitude
Challenges for the Department:
1. To organize state and national level seminars.
Future plan for the department:
To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level
*************
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (EVS)
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG-BA/BCOM
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER
CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: EHS
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc:
NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 1
10. 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 M.phil. /
Ph.D Students
guided for the
last 4 years
RENUKA
SHARMA
MA Asst.
Professors
4 -
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11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:24
2015 (SPRING) 1:23
2015 (MONSOON) 1:35
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned
and filled: NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: 1PG
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty(last four years): NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
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26. Students Profile Programme/ Course :
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 26 14 12 04 06 o6 01 - 07 04 40
2. 2015-16 38 46 16 12 06 08 04 - 12 26 84
STATE LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014- 15
26 14 12 04 O6 O6 01 - 02 01 05 03 40
2. 2015- 16
38 46 05 03 12 22 04 - 10 08 07 13 84
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 90 10 -
2015 90 10 -
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
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29. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 95
PG to M.Phill
PG to Ph.D
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
5
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: YES
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies:
a. Majority of students receive post matric scholarship for SC/STs and university
scholarship from centre.
b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts.
a. Remedial classes offered to weak students.
b. Monitoring programme is held on regular basis.
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Preparation of assignments
c) Group discussions
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d) Conduction of Unit test
e) Power point presentation
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
a. Faculties and students participate in blood donation programme ,HIV
awareness, drug abuse and mental health awareness programme,etc.
b. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and Department of
Forest,Govt. of Sikkim, members are pledged for plantation and cleanliness
drive.
c. Participation in invigilation for examination conducted by SPSC and UGC.
d. Members function as active member in various social organization.
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
Qualified dedicated and hardworking
Weakness of the Department:
Lack of faculty members
Congested Class Room
Inadequate books
Opportunities of the Department:
This paper has to be studied as a compulsory subject by all the students of the
college.
Challenges for the Department:
No central library
Lack of faculty members
Future Plan for the Department:
1. To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: HISTORY
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG History (Hons)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL
5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): UG-
Semester/CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc:
NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 01 02
10. 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 M.phil. / Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years
SonamlaEthenpa M.A,
M.Phil,
NET
Assistant
Professor
Ancient
Indian
History
07 years Nil
BindhyaChettri M.A,
M.Phil
Assistant
Professor
Modern
Indian
06 Years Nil
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History
TenzingPintso
Lepcha
M.A, SLET Assistant
Professor
Ancient
Indian
History
03 Years Nil
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last three years):
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 56:1
2015 (SPRING) 98:1
2015 (MONSOON) 60:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned
and filled: NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: M.Phil-02,
PG-01
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty (last four years): NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: Member of ICHR, Member of NEIHA
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
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22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
26. Students Profile Programme/ Course: B.A (Hons)
1. CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 52 67 18 17 12 19 02 03 20 28 119
2. 2015-16 68 108 12 25 14 21 06 08 36 54 176
2. STATE LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENT
S
ENROLLE
D
GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 52 67 09 01 21 36 02 03 05 07 15 20 119
2. 2015-16 68 108 12 25 14 21 06 08 15 22 21 32 176
M*=MALE
F*=FEMAL
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 90% 10% None
2015 90% 10% None
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28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? : NIL
29. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50% (2015)
PG to M.Phill None
PG to Ph.D None
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral None
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
None
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed None
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: Departmental Library with 50 Books
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: yes
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 01
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: Scholarships from the Government of Sikkim
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/
seminar) with external experts: Remedial classes, Field Survey and special Lectures
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
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g) Screening of movies
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Participation in NSS activity and other social activity like SWACH BHARAT
ABHIYAN, and welfare activities in collaboration with various Government
Departments of Sikkim- Forest, HRDD, Health.
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. Qualified and Competent Faculty
2. Cooperation of Students
3. Progressive pass percentage of the students
4. Active participation of students in co-curricular activities
Weakness of the Department:
1. Under staffed- lack of faculty members
2. High number of Student-Teacher ratio.
3. Lack of sufficient Books for reference.
4. Sharing of staff room along with other Departments.
Opportunities of the Department:
1. To mentor and guide the students for a brighter future
Challenges for the Department:
1. No departmental resources available for excursion or field survey.
Future Plan for the Department:
1. Upgrading to PG course
2. Conducting field surveys, excursion etc.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: NEPALI
2. Year of Establishment:2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG(B.A Honours and General)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: N.A
5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Choice based
Credit System
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: N.A
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:
N.A
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons:
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 01 02
10. 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
M.phil. /
Ph.D
Students
guided for the
last 4 years
Ms.
Sabita
Tamang
M.A( NET) Assistant
Professor
Linguistics 7Years Nil
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Mr.
Hemanth
Kumar
Nepal
M.A NET Asst.
professor
Comparative
literature
3 yrs Nil
Ms. Dipa
Sharma
M.A Asst.
Professor
Language and
Literature
3 yrs Nil
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: N.A
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/SESSION RATIO
2014(MONSOON) 35:1
2015(SPRING) 42:1
2015(MONSOON) 46:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and
filled: NIL
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG : M.Phil-01,
PG-02
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: N.A
a) National Funding: Grants Received:
b) International Funding:
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total
grants received: NIL
18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
19. Publicatoins Per faculty( last four years)
Name In Total
Peer
reviewed
15
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Journals
International
Journals
04
Monographs 04
Chapter in
Books
01
Books
Edited
01
Books with
ISBN/ ISSN
numbers
details with
publisher
Citation
Index
08
SNIP
SJR
Impact
factor
h-index
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NA
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
22. Students Projects: Term Paper and Dissertation.
Sl.No Semester No. of
students
year Title Supersvisor/s
1. VIth 5 2015 1. Narivadi
Chatenaka Dristela
Afnu Matoko
Suganda Katha
Sanghrako
Vislasan,
2. Suryako Tasro
Kiran Katha
Sabita Tamang
Sanghrako
Vislasantmak
Adhyan 3. Samajik
Yathartabadhka
Dristela Purna Rai
ka Kathaharuko
Vislasantmak
Adhyan
4. Pragatevadi
Dristela Anthahin
Sapana Maro
Vipana Kavita
Sanghrako Vislasan
5. Parijatko Sirisko
Phul Upnyasko
Vislasantmak
Adhyan
2. Vth 5 2015 1. Rajendra
Bhandariko Chyar-
Akchyar Kavita
Sanghra Bhitra
Phynha Samajik
Yathartabadh
2. Rajendra
Bhandariko
Sabdaharuko
Punarbas Kavita
Sanghrako
Samikchatmak
Adhyan
3. Nepali Sahityako
Bikashma Sikkim
Academy
Yogdahan 4. Chakrapani
Hemanth
Kumar Nepal
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Chalisako Lalupata
Mahakavyako
Vislasanatmak
Adhyan
5. Nepali Lok
Sanaskrity
3. VIth 4 2015 1. Mahanandha
Poudyalko
Jhumrako Putale
Katha Sanghrako
Adhyan
2. Samajik
Yathartabadh ka
Adharma Youa
Baralka
Kathaharuko
Adhyan
3. Bhim Dahalko
Avistako Khoj
Upnayasko
Narivade Adhyan
4. Remika Thapako
Kinarako Awaj
Kavitama Paynha
Samajik
Yathartabadh
Deepa Sharma
23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students:
1. First Semester Honours Students received Award in Inter College debate
Competition Organized by Gangtok Municipal Coperation in the year 2015.
2. Fifth Semester Honours Student won the Gold Medal in Kanchenjunga Classic
Body Building Championship in the 2015.
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL
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27. Students Profile Programme/ Course
1. CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-
15
28 66 21 49 - - 01 06 06 11 94
2. 2015-
16
24 72 15 40 - - 03 06 06 26 96
2. STATE LIST
SL.N
O
YEA
R
TOTAL
STUDENT
S
ENROLLE
D
GENERA
L
OBC SC ST BL TOTA
L
M* F* M* F* M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
M
*
F
*
1. 2014-
15
28 66 - - 21 4
9
01 0
6
06 0
7
- 0
4
94
2. 2015-
16
24 72 - - 15 4
0
03 0
6
06 2
4
- 0
2
96
M*=MALE F*=FEMALE
28. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 100% nil Nil
2015 100% nil Nil
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29. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations
such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
30. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 95%
PG to M.Phill Nil
PG to Ph.D Nil
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed Nil
31. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: Departmental library. b)
Internet facilities for staff & students: NIL c)
Class rooms with ICT facility: NIL
d) Laboratories: N.A
32. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,
government or other agencies: 2
33. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar)
with external experts. NIL
34. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
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35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension
activities:Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)
Students of Nepali Dept. actively participate in different co-curricular activities
which are organized by the College i.e. debate, seminar, Quiz, teachers day
celebration etc. A large number of students also participate in the programmes
organized by the NSS unit of the College like plantation, cleanliness drive etc.
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strengths:
Dedicated Faculty
Well qualified and Experience Faculty.
Keen enthusiasm for extracurricular events.
Ideal student-teacher relation. Weaknesses:
Shortage of teaching faculty.
Inadequate books in the Departmental Library.
Opportunities:
Separate classrooms for Honours courses are available.
.
Challenges
To give them knowledge beyond the syllabus this will be useful for their careers.
Balancing Curricular and Co-Curricular activites.
.
36. Future plans of the department.
To upgrade the department from UG to PG level and bring in projects related
to Nepali Literature.
To organize state and national level seminars.
Planning to publish literary Journal and Wall Magazine (Quarterly).
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department: POLITICAL SCIENCE
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: Eastern Himalayan
Studies.
5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Semester/CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of teaching Posts.
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors
Associate Professors
Asst. Professors 1 3
10. 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 M.phil. /
Ph.D
Students
guided for
the last 4
years
Dr.Y. N Nirola M.A, MPhil, Ph.D
Asst. Professor
IR, (Regional Studeis)South
Asia & South
East Asia
12 years
Samuel Rai M.A. M.Phil Asst. Professor
Strategic and Defence
(Regional
Studeis)Studes
, South Asia &
5 Years
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South East Asia
PalmuKaleon M.A. Asst.Professor Indian State and Society
06 NIL
ChokeyNamgyal M.A. ,M.Phil,
NET
Asst. Pofessor South Asian Studies
14 months
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: NIL
13. Teacher -Student Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)
YEAR/ SESSION RATIO
2014 (MONSOON) 1:54
2015 (SPRING) 1:51
2015 (MONSOON) 1:80
15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled :
NIL
16. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG :
PhD 1, MPhil 2, PG 1
17. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL
a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL
b) International Funding: NIL
18. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: NIL
19. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL
20. Publications Per faculty: last four years
Name 1.Chokey NamgyalBhutia 2.Dr. Y.N Nirola 3.
Peer reviewed
Journals
International Conflict Situation in
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Journals Northeast India for
National Integration
Monographs
Chapter in Books
„Bhutan through the prism
of Buddhism’ in Rajesh
Kharat(ed)(2015) “Bhutan
Contemporary Issues and
Perspectives”
Books Edited Bhutan Contemporary
Issues and Perspectives
(2015) by Rajesh Kharat
Conflict Resolution
and National
Integration in India
2013, RanjitBarua
Books with ISBN/
ISSNnumbers
details with
publisher
NIL Identity Crisis,
Insurgency, Migration
and Ethnic conflict in
NorthEast India
ISBN:
9789381694077
NIL
Citation Index
NIL NIL NIL
SNIP NIL NIL NIL
SJR NIL NIL NIL
Impact factor NIL NIL NIL
h-index NIL NIL NIL
21. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
22. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: NIL
b) International Committees: NIL
c) Editorial Boards: NIL
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23. Students Projects: In every Semester each student is required to write Sessional Exams
together with Term Papers.
24. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL
25. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
26. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: National Seminar
on Regional Disparities funded by ISSR
27. Students Profile Programme/ Course: B.A.(Honours)
1. CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 49 64 14 21 13 15 04 03 18 25 113
2. 2015-16 68 125 18 39 14 22 06 07 30 57 193
2. STATE LIST
SL
.N
O
YEAR TOTAL
STUDE
NTS
ENROL
LED
GENER
AL
OBC SC ST BL TOT
AL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F
*
M* F*
1. 2014-
15
49 64 06 04 20 23 04 03 06 07 13 17 113
2. 2015-
16
68 12
5
18 39 14 22 06 07 10 34 20 23 193
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
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28. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014(Monsoon) 78% 22% NIL
2015(Spring) 83% 17% NIL
2015(Monsoon) 71% 28.5% 0.5%
29. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL
30. Student Progression
Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60%
PG to M.Phill NIL
PG to Ph.D NIL
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NIL
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
NIL
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed 1%
31. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: YES
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: No
32. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies: 14 Students
33. Details on student enrichment programmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with
external experts: NIL
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34. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year):
Participation in NSS, ISR (Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Student welfare activities) organized in
collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD.
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. Qualified, competent and dedicated staff.
2. Co-operation of students.
3. Students take initiative in all the department related programmes.
Weakness of the Department:
1. Lack of adequate books for reference.
Opportunities of the Department:
1. Interactive programmes with other colleges.
2. Organizes inter-college debate, quiz , culture and literary and sports competition.
3. Helps in discourse of Knowledge for all faculties and students by conducting
seminars.
Challenges for the Department:
1. To give them knowledge beyond the syllabus this will be useful for their careers.
2. Balancing curricular and co-curricular activities.
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Future Plan for the Department:
1. Up gradation of the Department from UG to PG level.
2. Department is also looking forward to conduct more National and International
Seminars.
3. Moreover, Department is also planning to introduce Political Science Alumni
Association in the College.
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EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT
1. Name of the Department : SOCIOLOGY
2. Year of Establishment: 2012
3. Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;
Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil
5. Annual/Semester/Choice based credit system (programme wise): SEMESTER/CBCS
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil
9. Number of teaching posts:
Designations Sanctioned Filled
Regular Adhoc
Professors 0 - -
Associate
Professors
0 - -
Asst. Professors - 3
10. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization,
(D.Sc/D.Litt/Ph.D/M.Phil. etc.)
Name Qualificatio n
Designatio n
Specializatio n
No. of Years of
Experience
No. of M.phil. / Ph.D
Students
guided for the
last 4 years
Ms. Nancy
Choden
Lhasungpa
M.A., M.Sc.,
M.Phil., NET
Asst.
Professor
Suicide,
Gender,
Sociological
theories
3 years -
Mr. Disuza
Subba
M.A. Asst.
Professor
Rural society 6 years -
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Ms.
Sandhya
Tamang
M.A., NET Asst.
Professor
Gender 4 years -
11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: Nil
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by
temporary faculty: Nil
13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/year wise for last four years):
YEAR/SEMESTER Teacher-Student ratio
2014, Monsoon 56:1
2015,Spring 46:1
2015,M0nsoon 81:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled:
Nil
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc/D.litt./Ph.D/M.Phil/PG: PG- 3, M.Phil- 1
16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: Nil
a) National Funding: Nil Grants Received: Nil
b) International Funding: Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants
received: Nil
18. Research Centre/Facility recognized by the university: Nil
19. Publications per faculty: last four years
Name 1. Nancy C.
Lhasungpa
2. Disuza
Subba
3. Sandhya
Tamang
Peer reviewed Journals Nil Nil Nil
International Journals Nil Nil Nil
Monographs Nil Nil Nil
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Chapter in Books Nil Nil Nil
Books Edited Nil Nil Nil
Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers details with
publisher
Nil Nil Nil
Citation Index Nil Nil Nil
SNIP Nil Nil Nil
SJR Nil Nil Nil
Impact factor Nil Nil Nil
h-index Nil Nil Nil
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in
a) National Committees: Nil
b) International Committees: Nil
c) Editorial Boards: Nil
22. Students Projects:
In Sixth Semester (Honours) each candidate is required to complete one project selected
from any area of the syllabus (I-VIII).
In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.
SL
NO.
NMBER OF
STUDENTS
YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR(S)
1. 2 2015 Suicide in Sikkim
Alcohol and Drug
Abuse in Sikkim.
Miss Nancy C.
Lhasungpa
2. 3 2015 Inter community
marriage in Sikkim
Globalization and its
Impact on Sikkimese
Society.
Mr. Disuza Subba
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Hydroelectric power
project: A study
among the local
people of
Chungthang.
3. 3 2015 A study of Prayatna
Group on the status
of women through
Self Help Group in
Phadamchen.
Rituals and practices
in Sikkim identity in
contemporary
period.
A sociological study
of MGNREGA:
Impact and
Implication in the
Village of Rumtek.
Miss Sandhya Tamang
23. Awards/Recognition received by faculty and students:
Certificate of appreciation by Principal, SGC Burtuk for producing 100% result in the End
term examination
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: Nil
25. Seminars/conference/Workshops organized and the source of funding: Nil
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26. Students Profile Programme/Course: B.A (Honours)
CENTRAL LIST
SL.NO YEAR TOTAL
STUDENTS
ENROLLED
GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL
M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*
1. 2014-15 55 61 14 12 10 15 03 05 28 29 116
2. 2015-16 44 75 10 23 09 12 03 05 22 35 119
STATE LIST
SL.N
O
YEAR TOTAL
STUDE
NTS
ENROL
LED
GENER
AL
OBC SC ST BL TOT
AL
M* F* M
*
F* M* F* M* F* M
*
F* M
*
F*
1. 2014-15 57 59 02 02 22 25 03 05 09 11 21 16 116
2. 2015-16 44 75 5 6 14 29 3 5 7 16 15 19 119
M*=MALE
F*=FEMALE
27. Diversity of Students:
Year % of Students from the
same State
From other States Students from
abroad
2014 80 20 Nil
2015 75 25 Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations such as
NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? Nil
29. Student Progression: Definite data is not available but many of our students have joined
different universities and HEIs in pursuit of further studies.
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Student Progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60%
PG to M.Phill Nil
PG to Ph.D Nil
Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Nil
Employed
Campus Selection
Other than Campus recruitment
Nil
Entrepreneurship / Self Employed Nil
30. Details of infrastructural facilities
a) Library: Yes
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: No
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes
d) Laboratories: NA
31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or
other agencies: Merit scholarship from Govt. of Sikkim.
32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/workshops/seminar) with
external experts: Nil
33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning
a) Interactive session between teachers and students
b) Conduction of outreach programme
c) Library work assignment
d) Preparation of assignments
e) Group discussions
f) Conduction of Unit test
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Institutional Social Responsibility (last four years)
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Participation in NSS, ISR (Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Student welfare activities) organized in
collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD
SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-
Challenge Analysis)
Strength of the Department:
1. Qualified, competent and dedicated staff.
2. Co-operation of students.
3. Students take initiative in all the department related programmes.
Weakness of the Department:
1. Absence of regular faculty members.
2. Inadequate reference material.
3. Non-availability of a separate departmental staffroom.
Opportunities of the Department:
1. Constant motivation to the students.
2. Teachers are always available for consultation/feedback.
3. Students are encouraged to undertake fieldwork for practical experience.
Challenges for the Department:
1. Absence of regular teaching staff.
Future Plan for the Department:
1. To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level.
2. To organize state and national level seminars.
3. To keep track of the academic progression of graduates from the department.
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SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
BURTUK, GANGTOK EAST SIKKIM- 737101
DECLARATION OF THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
I certify that the data included in the Self Study Report (SSR) are true to
the best of my knowledge.
This SSR has been prepared by the institution after internal discussions
and meetings and no part thereof has been outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in the
SSR during the Peer team visit.
Signature of the Head of the Institution
Place :
Date:
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Principal and Faculty of Sikkim Government College Burtuk
Principal and Non-Teaching Staff of Sikkim Government College Burtuk
A Glimpse of The College Building
A Class Room In Session
Students engaged in leisure hour activity
Students preparing for the Work Shop
Debate Competition in progress
College Fest 2015
H’onble Minister HRDD, Shri R.B Subba along with Resource Person Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj at the
Awarness Programme on Substance Abuse held at Sikkim Government College Burtuk
Farewell Picnic to the Outgoing Students
Freshers Social 2015
A Staff Meeting in progress
The Venue of the Seminar
Principal, Dr. Suchishmita Datta Lighting the Lamp at the inauguration of the Seminar
H’onble Minister HRDD, Shri R.B Subba addressing the Seminar.
H’onble Minister HRDD Shri R.B Subba, Director Higher Education Shri J. S Raje and other
dignitaries at the Seminar.
Professor B.S Butola, Chairman, Centre for Regional Development Studies, JNU, New Delhi as the
Key Notes Speaker
Principal along with Faculty members at the Seminar.
Students at the Seminar.