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1 ST.JOHN'S COLLEGE,AGRA NAAC Accredited with Grade “A” (An Affiliated College of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra) (A Minority College of Church of North India, Diocese of Agra) [Established: 1850] The Truth Shall Make You Free AQAR:2018-2019 SUBMITTEDTO NAAC For Re-Accreditation Date: 5 th March 2020

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ST.JOHN'S COLLEGE,AGRA NAAC Accredited with Grade “A”

(An Affiliated College of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra)

(A Minority College of Church of North India, Diocese of Agra)

[Established: 1850]

The Truth Shall Make You Free

AQAR:2018-2019

SUBMITTEDTO

NAAC

For Re-Accreditation

Date: 5th March 2020

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Annual Quality Assurance Report of the college

Academic session 2018-2019

Submitted to NAAC

Part – A

AQAR for the year

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

2018-2019

St. John’s College, Agra

M. G. Road

St. John’s crossing

Agra

Uttar Pradesh

282002

[email protected]

0562-2520301

Prof. P.E. Joseph

0562-2520301

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Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

OR

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

S. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle B+ 2006 5 Years

2 2nd Cycle A 3.07 2016 5 Years

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC AQAR –AQAR (2015-2016) submitted on 04.03.2020

9997768866

Dr.Girish Maheshwari

9412723123

[email protected]

UPCOGN12689

16-12-2016

www.stjohnscollegeagra.in

https://erp.stjohnscollegeagra.in/UI/Documents/Highlight/18.pdf

11/08/2008

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1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law

TEI (Edu) Management

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) Dr B R Ambedkar University,Agra

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc.-

College with potential for excellence

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

√ √

09

04

01

01

01

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2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

Community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No.Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Alumni Students Others (PTM )

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

2.13Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/ 01 Conferences/ 01 Workshops/ 05 Symposia organized by the

IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

04

01

01

NIL

18

02

09

11

11

11

11

11

11

10

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1. International Conference on RAEP 2018 (Recent Advance in Environmental Protection) in

Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Agra from November 27th -29th, 2018.

2. Three day workshop on MSME entrepreneurship from 17th -19th October 2018

3. Organized National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) sponsored “School on Quantum

Mechanics “on feb 16-17, 2019.

4. Organized the seminar on ‘Semabakbarabadi

5. Organized a workshop on “Students Development”

6. Organized a Training on Careers in “Retail Banking insurance and Mutual Fund”

7. Organized a Workshop on “Advanced Scientific skills” from 13th November 2017

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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

1. Orientation Programme for new comers was held on 01st August 2018.

2. Organized an International Conference on RAEP 2018 (Recent Advance in

Environmental Protection) in Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Agra from November 27th -29th ,

2018.

3. Organized ‘Alumni meet’ of its M Sc F 1980 batch students in the college hall at 7: 00

pm on November 28th, 2018.

4. Organized three-day workshop on MSME entrepreneurship from 17th -19th October

2018

5. Organized National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) sponsored “School On

Quantum Mechanics “on February 16-17, 2019.

6. Organized a re-union meet for old students on 30.12.2018.

7. Celebration of birth Anniversary of “Babu Gulab Rai”

8. Organized 5 day Sanskrit Fest from 27th Nov To 1st Dec 2017.

9. Organized the seminar on the ‘Semabakbarabadi

10. Organized a workshop on “Students Development”

11. Organized a Training on Careers in “Retail Banking insurance and Mutual Fund”

12. organized a Workshop on “Advanced Scientific skills” from 13th November 2017.

13. Organized a Career Counselling and guidance Program.

14. Organized a workshop by NIFM on ‘’ Financial Literacy Awareness’’

15. Organized a Career Awareness Workshop

16. Organized a Career Counselling by Career Launcher, Agra in September 2017.

17. Organised sessions on Financial Awareness for the young Investors by SEBI in

October 2017 and February 2018.

18. Organized a workshop on “Data Analysis Using SPSS” on 16th October 2017.

19. Periodical meetings with staff members are initiated to formulate the plan of action.

The implementation of action plans are reviewed in the subsequent meetings.

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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

Enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements

A. Academic

1. Annual Exam Annual examination is held as per Dr B.R. Ambedkar

University Schedule.

2.Mid – Term Examination Mid – Term Examinations are conducted as per Academic

Calendar

3.Organised Institutional

programs on quality in higher

education

Based on syllabus seminar, workshop, exhibition and field

study are conducted.

Department of Geography-Organized two guest lecturers in

G I S and Remote Sensing

Department Of Urdu -Conducted a seminar on

‘Semabakbarabadi’.

Department of Accounts and Law: Organised an invited talk

by Mr. Kapil Bhateja-PGDM, IIM Lucknow on ‘’Getting in to

Corporate-Exemplar Shift in Life’’.

Organized a workshop by NIFM on ‘’ Financial Literacy

Awareness’’. Organized an invited talk - Mr. Birendra Kumar Singh,

NIIT limited on ‘Corporate Learning Group’.

Organized a short term Career Oriented Course on ‘Tally ‘.

Department of Applied Business Economics—

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Organized a study tour to CFTI and Purna Export House as a part of

project and field experience for the B.COM voc. III year students

Organized 2 workshops; i) on ‘’ Student Development’

2)on Training on Career in Retail Banking, Insurance and Mutual

Fund ‘’ by the IBS Business School .

Department of Chemistry: Organized seminar based on

syllabus for PG Students.

Chemical quiz, science quiz, chem.-crossword, dumb

charade, declamation speech, scientific cartoon contest, essay

competition, sketching and scientific extempore were

organized for UG and PG students under the banner of

CHEMSO.

Department of Botany: Organised special training for the

students to guide them on proper techniques of study, learning and

methods of problems solving during 03rd -11th December 2018

B. Non- Academic Department of Sanskrit- Organized Shlok recitation and

Sanskrit quiz

Department Of Urdu -Conducted a seminar on

‘Semabakbarabadi’. Organized Sham-e- Ghazal and

Mushaira .

Department of Psychology: A group discussion & presentation

on ‘suicidal prevention’ by mental health organization U P& St

John’s college, Agra.

Chart making competition on different personality theories for M.A

final student was held on 28.09.18.

Flow chart competitions on different schools of psychology took

place on 4.10.18.

Lecture &Poster making competition on ‘’ mental health & youth

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in a changing world’ for all psychology student of St. Johns college

& other colleges also on 12.10.18 organized by mental health

organization UP. & St John’s college, Agra.

College making competition on ‘Impact of social media for B.A –

II was held on 14.11.18.

Poster making competition on brain & sensory organs for B.A –I

was held on 26.11.18.

Organised Word Disability Day on 3.12.18

Department Of Hindi- Various literacy competitions were

organized under the auspices of Hindi Parishad. Celebrated the

birth anniversary of BABU GULAB RAI.

Department of Botany- conducted various programmes and

competitions viz. training programme, essay writing

competition, debate competition, poster/college making

competition, quiz competition, cricket match, career

counselling and local tour etc.

Department arranged special training for the students to

guide them on proper techniques of study, learning and

methods of problems solving during 03-11 December 2018.

. Post-Graduate classes also visited central JALMA institute,

of basic science, new era research institute and school of life

sciences technology and equipment. Midterm examinations

one week training programme for PG-final students was

conducted on ‘ Advanced scientific skills’.

A” Career Counselling and Guidance programme” was

organized by the botany department for B.sc and M.sc

student.

Department of Physics:

Organized National Academy Of Sciences, India (NASI)

sponsored “School On Quantum Mechanics “ on February

16-17, 2019.

Organized competitions like poster making, debate, science

quiz and seminars.

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Department of Mathematics: Organized debate and quiz

competition for PG students in December, 2018.

Department Of Statistics And Computer Sciences :

Organized a re-union meet for old students on 30.12.2018.

Department of Chemistry:.

Organized an International Conference on RAEP 2018

(Recent Advance in Environmental Protection) in Hotel

Clarks Shiraz, Agra from November 27th -29th, 2018.

Organized ‘Alumni meet’ of its M Sc F 1980 batch students

in the college hall at 7;00 pm on November 28th ,2018.

Organized three-day workshop on MSME entrepreneurship

from 17th -19th October 2018

Department of Zoology: Organized seminar on ‘’ Plastic

Pollution Cause, Effects & Remedies ‘’ on 4th Oct. 2018.

Organized seminar on ‘’Cancer Therapy by Inhabitation of

Negative Immune Regulation’’ on 17 Dec 2018..

College organised Nativity tableau and carol singing

College organised

Foundation Day week

celebration

Organised cultural competition on quiz, debate both Hindi

and English, seminar, photography ,dance, solo song

,instrumental music painting ,slogan writing ,rangoli ,etc.

Foundation Day

celebration and Prize

distribution Ceremony

16th December 2017

Faculty of Management: Organized a Quiz on General

Awareness of Business Practices and Management by

Jaipuria group of Institution in October-November 2017.

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* Attached the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure- 4.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

College organised annual

athletic meet

Department of Physical Education:

The annual athletic meet of the college was held on 1st and 2nd

February 2018

Inter –departmental and Inter –faculty matches took place on

regular basis.

College organised Organised Annual function and farewell to examinees

C. Research Promotion in

the institute

1.Encourage faculty to pursue research in basic and applied

technology

2.To publish in journals of International standards

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Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programme

s

Number of

programmes

added during the

year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of

value added /

Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 16

PG 16 1

UG 3 2

PG Diploma

Advanced

Diploma

Diploma

Certificate 1

Others

Total 35 4

Interdisciplinary

Innovative

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 1

Trimester N/A

Annual 38

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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient

aspects.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

N/A

N/A

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of

permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3. Students mentoring system available in the institution? Give details.

College has a well defined policy of mentoring newly admitted under members of admission

committee. College admits students from various socio economical background ,students from

rural ,semi urban and urban regions .It has a Girls hotel which accommodate almost 70 students

.There are three residential faculty members act as wardens / mentors of girl students .Non

resident students are mentored by convenor and members of Proctorial board . College

organizes the orientation programme for fresh students and the Principal and heads/convenors of

various units address them and gives them basic information about the various courses conducted

in the college and various career opportunity after completion of graduation..A morning

assembly conducted by Principal is a unique feature of the college. Mentoring provided by

teachings of Moral value education provided by faculty members is another salient feature of the

college .Convenors of admission committee along with the team takes students to various

departments and brief them about the course, provide them the time table and appraise them

about the opportunities available outside the college walls after graduation or post graduation.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty--- 06 in BBA, 10 in B.Ed.

Total Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others

74 30 42 01 01

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

15

65

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2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Modern Teaching Methods/aids LCD & Computer aided projection are used in class

room teaching,

Audio Video visuals ,

Group discussion,

Case study.

Field study

Class text and mock viva voce examination

.Assignments, monogram preparation, in house projects preparation,

.Individual seminar presentation and assessment

Preparation of report on field work /industry visit

Knowledge innovation technique like Subject Enrichment Competitions conducted in

various Departments.

Seminar presentations

Mid- Term Examinations

Workshops and hands on training

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year 158

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution: NA

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

Restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise Not Available

Distribution of pass percentage :

No. of Faculty International

level National level

State

level

Attended

Seminars/

Work1shops

15 20

Presented

papers

7 14

Resource

Persons 4

03

79

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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :

IQAC with the help of members of Academic Council prepares Academic calendar of

departments to monitor the entire mechanism of academic and non academic activities .

Evaluated Group discussion,

Evaluated Case study report

Evaluated E-Preparation of report on field work /industry visit

Conducted mid-term exam.

.Conducted class text and mock viva voce examination

Evaluated Assignments, monogram preparation and in house projects

Assessed Individual seminar presentation

Knowledge innovation technique like Subject Enrichment Competitions conducted in

various Departments.

Organised Workshops and hands on training

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

Vacant

Positions

Number of

Permanent

positions filled

during the Year

Number of

Positions

filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 18 2 NA NA

Technical Staff 12 3 NA NA

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes

Number

of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 03

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 02

HRD programmes

Orientation programmes 05

Faculty exchange programme

Staff training conducted by the university 04

Staff training conducted by other institutions

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 06

Others

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed On-going Sanctioned Submitted

Number N.A. 01 N.A.

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs N.A. 2.00 N.A.

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed On-going Sanctioned Submitted

Number N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 04 28

Non-Peer Review Journals 02

e-Journals 05

Conference proceedings 25

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other

organisations

Nature of the Project Duration

Year

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

Received

RS

Major projects 2017-19 ICSSR 8,00,000 3,60,000

Total 2017-19 ICSSR 8,00,000 3,60,000

The director of IQAC in coordination with the coordinator held the Staff Council meeting and

the Academic Council meeting for suggestions to improve research by getting more major and minor

projects from various agencies and also discussed the viability of running more skill oriented courses.

2.1 0-5 5 14

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3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

No. of Faculty International

level

National

Level

State

level

Local

Level

College

Level

Attended

Seminars/Workshops/Conferences

25 30 65

Presented papers 25 27 05

Resource person 02 03 02 05

Level International National State University College

Number 2

Sponsoring

agencies

UGC

NIL 03

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Number of Collaborative activities for research during the year

S.No

Nature of Activity Participating Dept. Collaborating Agency

1 Publishing research work Dept of Botany Universidad de

Coimbra,Portual

2

Analysis of Heavy metals

in plant

samples

Dept of Chemistry Universidaede de Coimbra

,Portual

3

Recycling of Heavy metal

waste and

recovery methods.

Dept of Chemistry RISE Chemicals, New Delhi

4 Seed Procurement Dept of Botany USDA-ARD, Pacific west

area ,California, USA

5 Seed procurement Dept of Botany ICAR-Directorate of weed

Research, Jabalpur

6 EDUSAT Program Dept. of Geography IIRS-ISRO

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.6 lakhs

Type of Patent Number

National Applied

NA

Granted NA

International Applied

NA

Granted NA

Commercialised Applied

NA

Granted NA

3.6 lakhs

3.6 lakhs

3.6 lakhs

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3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the

Institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level

National level International level

Type of Patent Number

National Applied

NA

Granted NA

International Applied

NA

Granted NA

Commercialised Applied

NA

Granted NA

Total International National State University Dist College

2 1 1

38

38

30

30

13

13 02

02

02

02

05

05

02

02

01

01

153

153

7

7

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3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level

National level International level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized in collaboration with community, on governmental

Organisations through NSS/NCC/Rovers and Rangers etc. during the year.

S.No

Title of the

Activities

Organising

Units

Number of

teachers

Coordinated

in such

activities.

No. of

s tudents1

participated in

such activities

1 To mark the celebration of the Surgical Strike Day

the NCC(Air Wing) Unit of the college organized

an Aero Show on the college football ground in

front of the main building which was attended by

200 cadets from St. John’s College and Agra

College

NCC 02 15

2 Day to Day activities were planned out during

Swachchta Pakhwada from 15th September, 2018 to

4th October, 2018. Cadets took out rallies, went for

the cleaning of railway station, parks and

monuments.

NCC and

College

05 <200

3 AIDS Awareness Camp, Matdata Jagrukta Abhiyan

Rally was held on 25 Jan 2018

NCC 02 47

4 National Unity Day NCC 02 25

5 Traffic Rule NCC

&Traffic

Police

02 19

6 Swachh College Awareness Camp, NCC 02 32

7 Republic Day, NCC &

College

09 <200

8 Independence Day College

NCC

08 <215

9 Gandhi Jayanti NCC&

College

07 <175

11 Human Rights Day NCC 02 40

12 National Youth Week, NCC 02 45

13 Kaumi Women’s Day NCC 02 25

14 International Yoga Day, NCC 03 40

15 International Environment Day A rally on the

theme “save water” from college campus to

Sursadan crossing to motivated the citizens

regarding the utility and importance of water.

Regarding women health & sanitation, the NCC

NCC 02 27

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cadets of the sub unit organised a rally cum door-

to-door campaign on women health, hygiene&

sanitation program at Nala Budhan Saiyyad, Agra

on 29 September 2018. The girls cadets of talked to

the ladies and female persons to motivate them

towards the health and hygiene.

16 Old Age home camp NSS 03 18

17. Plant protection technique and the compost

preparation techniques are regularly shared with the

farming community through direct interaction at the

local level and through newspaper at a wider level.

Dept. of

Botany.

05 25

18. Convey Comprehensive heavy metal profile of

soils, water and air to village community.

Dept. of

Botany.

06 40

19. World Population Day NSS 02 25

20. No Tobacco Day, NSS 02 20

21 Polio Rally NSS 02 26

22 AIDS awareness Day NSS 02 30

23 Plantation Programmes took place where students

planted around 100 trees in the campus.

NSS 03 58

24 Voter Id Registration camp was held for 5 days

where voter id forms were filled and submitted for

processing.

Students took out rally on voters’ day awaking

people about their right to vote.

NSS 03 200

25 Swachta Pakhwada for 15 days was conducted.

26 Independence Day was celebrated by the

volunteers.

NSS 03 54

27 Blood Donation Camp was organized in which

volunteers’ donated 42 units of blood. NSS

Orientation Programme was held.

28 Swachta App was downloaded by volunteers with

the help of Nagar Nigam Team.

29 Rally was taken out on World AIDS Day. World

Disability Day was celebrated on 3rd December.

30 Three One Day Camps were held.

31 International Yoga Day was celebrated in which all

the volunteers participated. 7 days and night special

camp was organized at Nala Buddhan Sayyad from

04th February 2019 to 10th February 2019.

Volunteers attended Seminar On World Blood

Donation Day and even donated blood

32 Tree Plantation Day NSS 02 20

33. Imparting education to slum students through

"NayaSavera" NGO (1 month program)

Rovers and

Rangers 02 25

34. Swachhta Abhiyan at Raja ki Mandi and Agra Rovers and 02 15

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Cantt. Railway station. Rangers

35. Orphanage visit (St. Mary's) during Children's Day. Rovers and

Rangers

02 17

36. Plantation drive during 15th August, 2018.

37. Organised B.Ed and Rovers Rangers Pradesh

Camp.

Rovers and

Rangers

19 45

38. Rally on "Voting Awareness". Rovers and

Rangers

02 42

39. 4 days Disaster Management Training Course

under Home Ministry and awarded as the best unit

during the course.

Rovers and

Rangers

02 15

40. 1 Rover and 2 Rangers attended National Youth

Forum and Integration Camp held at Jagatpura,

Rajasthan, in September, 2018.

Rovers and

Rangers

01 02

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly

created

Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area 40 Acres

Class rooms 15 Acres

Laboratories 32(UG

&PG,8

Research

Lab

Seminar Halls

Auditorium

02

01

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

Value of the equipment purchased during

the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Photocopier Rs. 01 39920 39920rs

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

1. Wi-Fi connections are available in the entire campus.

2. Salary payments are made online.

There are four computers in the library with Wi-Fi connections.

1.Wi-Fi connections are available in the entire campus.2.Salary payments are made online.

There are four computers in the library with Wi-Fi connections.

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4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 86080 Nil 77038 -

Reference Books

e-Books

Journals

e-Journals

Digital Database INFLIBNET

CD & Video

Others (specify) 08

Magazines

&05

Newspapers

43420 08

Magazines

&05

Newspapers

43420

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Comput

ers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Comput

er

Centres

Office Depart

-ments Others

Existing 120 50 Yes 09 08 52

Added - 01

Total 120 50 09 09 52

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for

technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

1. Course on Computer Concept (CCC) of National Institute of Technology(NIELIT) an Autonomous

Scientific society of DeitY, MoC & IT,Govt of India, is aimed at imparting a basic level IT literacy

programme for staff Members(teaching &Non Teaching, students & common man.2.On line E-

Library.3.The college has two computer labs and two computer centres to equip the students computer

skilled .Each department has a computer set where all the departmental works are done. Each of the

teachers is well equipped with the basic knowledge of working through computer. Internet browsing

is available free o cost for teachers and students in the library.

1.Course on Computer Concept (CCC) of National Institute of Technology(NIELIT) an Autonomous

Scientific society of DeitY,MoC&IT,Govt of India, is aimed at imparting a basic level IT literacy

programme for staff Members(teaching &Non Teaching, students & common man.2.On line E-

Library.3.The college has two computer labs and two computer centers to equip the students

computer skilled .Each department has a computer set where all the departmental works are

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4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total :

3.76

3.76

192.9

192.9

0.39

0.39

Nil

Nil 197.05

197.05

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

1. Conducted Orientation programme for UG, PG, research scholars separately. Awareness is

created about the transparent support services of the institution

2. Exit meeting and Annual function where various university, class toppers and Gold medallists

are honoured

3. Parent teacher meeting

4. Public Address System/Display boards /Hoarders are put up across the college highlighting

the student support services. The college website, Prospectus/ articles, write-ups and interviews

in the press enhance student awareness about student support services. The Principal, IQAC Co-

Ordinator, heads of departments, Convenors of various Committees apprise students about

Services. Students and their Parents / Guardians are invited to this (PTM).

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression : The College has its face

book community where the students get registered even when they leave the college .

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations

1. Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting (40 Days)

2. Proficiency in spoken English, Personality Development and Leadership,

Communication skills,

3. Soft skills Development Programme.

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET CAT UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

1. Psychological counselling & Psychotherapy to help students cope with various problems

Related to their personal, social and academic needs.

2. It also provides assessment of IQ aptitude Personality Intelligence level .

3. Career Counselling is given by Mr Puneet Gupta , UPES, Dr A .Sharma IRS etc

4. Workshop on Soft Skill Development given by J D Careers , Agra

No. of students benefitted -32

30

30 29

29

12

12

14

14

05

05

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5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of

Students

Participated

Number of

Students

Placed

2 67 4

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

Men Women

Demand ratio Dropout

5.3 Alumni Engagement

5.3.1 Whether the institution has registered Alumni Association? Yes/No, if yes give details

Alumni meets are conducted and are connected through social sites like face book.

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

UG PG Ph. D. Total

2011 1115 00 3126

No %

1219 39.40 No %

1907 60.6

Last Year(2017-18) This Year(2018-19)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

1474 983 521

2978 1467 1086 573 3126

1. Feedback from students

2. Self appraisal

3. Student counselling

4. Suggestion box

5. Feedback from students

6. Self appraisal

7. Student counselling

8. Suggestion box

Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting (40 Days) Proficiency in spoken

English, Personality Development and Leadership, Communication skills, Mock

interview Drills for Employment and soft skills Development Programme.

Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting (40 Days) Proficiency in spoken

English, Personality Development and Leadership, Communication skills, Mock

interview Drills for Employment and soft skills Development Programme.

500

500

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5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

5.6.1 No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of

Students

Participated

Number of

Students Placed

Number of Students

Placed

2 60 03

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activitie

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural event

State/ University level National level International level

05

05

06

06

05

05

25

25

10

10

02

02

Nil

Nil

1. Psychological counselling & Psychotherapy to help students cope with various

problems related to their personal, social and academic needs.

2. It also provides assessment of IQ aptitude Personality Intelligence level.

3. Career Counselling is also given by Clinical Research Institute and management

4. Careers & Entrepreneurship by NSIC, CFTI & MSME

5. Soft skills Training - Communication classes –

6. Life skills Training - Career Guidance.

7. Photography Classes –

1. Psychological counselling & Psychotherapy to help students cope with various

problems related to their personal, social and academic needs.

2. It also provides assessment of IQ aptitude Personality Intelligence level.

3. Career Counselling is also given by Clinical Research Institute and management

4. Careers & Entrepreneurship by NSIC, CFTI & MSME

5. Soft skills Training - Communication classes –

6. Life skills Training - Career Guidance.

7. Photography Classes –

50

50

Organised competition (Debate & Slogan Writing) on violence against women in

Arts, Commerce, Science Faculties and also in Girl’s hostel. Workshop on violence

against women was also organised in college hall by the Management.

Organised competition (Debate & Slogan Writing) on violence against women in

Arts, Commerce, Science Faculties and also in Girl’s hostel. Workshop on violence

against women was also organised in college hall by the Management. 33

33

30

30

15

15

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5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports : State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount(Rs.)

Financial support from institution

Financial support from government 1370 Money

transferred to

students account

Financial support from other sources

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: - Yes

News papers to be made available in the hostel –

More sports facilities –

More textbooks in the library –

Improvement of canteen and catering services

15

15

15

15

15

15

5

5

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision of the institution:

To draw inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and to engage in the development of God

given intellectual, social, creative, ethical and learning potentials in students and to kindle in

them a passion, for academic excellence and holistic growth, so that they will be adequately

equipped for serving the humanity, with professional competencies, compassionate hearts and

humane value.

MISSION STATEMENT

To facilitate the optimal development of students through an integrated and holistic education

that focuses on their intellectual, cultural, social, aesthetic and spiritual development in order to

create visionary leaders, who, with their deep humane values, creativity, scientific, professional

and technological competencies, will be driven with a passion to serve society. The mission

incorporates the development and dissemination of knowledge through empowering research and

through the use of state of art technologies for both on campus and online instruction and

training, in order to impart in the learners the ability, aptitude and skills to participate in

opportunities provided by the wider world. The college, in order to fulfil its mission, shall

endeavour to create a nurturing and facilitating environment, which, by supporting them in their

growth pursuits, will inspire them to overcome their constraints and achieve their full potential.

Objectives of the institution:

To promote and disseminate quality education for all strata of the society and to mould

students in to future citizens having tolerance and national character

To train young minds for advance scientific techniques and imparting training over

sophisticated analytical instruments like molecular techniques and quantification of heavy

metals and food adulterants.

To provide better infrastructure to enrich teaching and research process.

To create a strong tradition of deep rooted academic pursuits and an ambience that favors

the scholarly activities in the college.

To encourage inclusive growth and contribution to the nation building

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6.2. Does the Institution have Management Information System? No Yes

If yes, give a brief description and a list of modules currently operational. (Maximum 500 words)

1. Admission- College MIS (Management Information System) admission modules help in

admission process of all UG students of the college. They are required to complete the admission

formality by filling up online admission forms writing all the academic and other information on

this forms. The module helps in collecting the information of this academic admissions program

wise and after the entrance exam for UG classes, also helps in making merit list as per the Dr B

R Ambedkar University norms with this merit list the student are admitted strictly based on their

merit.

2. Admission for PG students – College MIS admission modules helps in admission process of

all PG students except PG (Botany ,Chemistry, Physics &,Mathematics) of the college are

required to complete the admission formality by filling up online admission forms writing all the

academic and other information on this forms. The module helps in collecting the information of

this academic admissions program wise also helps in making merit list as per the Dr B R

Ambedkar university norms with this merit list the students are admitted strictly based on their

merit. For admission in PG( Botany ,Chemistry, Physics &Mathematics ),University conducts

common entrance exam for these subjects and directs the students to various depts. based on

their merit , choice of college ,choice of subjects and number of seats available in respective

departments of the college.

3. Fee Payment – Students through this module can pay their annual tuition fee, exam fee and

other fees using online mode.

4. . Examinations forms filling for annual examinations. - – This module takes care of the exam

form filling activities of all the students admitted in the college. The information related to the

students roll numbers, their course details and their other information is part of this module.

5. Academic Calendar– Preparation and display of academic calendar (Annexure -4)

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Faculty members are in curriculum development and

in Board of studies

Faculty members are in curriculum development and

in Board of studies

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

1. Introduced Audio Visual Teaching Aides.2.Organises Analytical Sophisticated

instrumentation Training Course.3.Organises seminars & in house project preparation

and presentation in conferences 4.study tours to industries and corporate Houses

1. Introduced Audio Visual Teaching Aides.2.Organises Analytical Sophisticated

instrumentation Training Course.3.Organises seminars & in house project preparation

and presentation in conferences 4.study tours to industries and corporate Houses

1. Organises Mid Term Exam in December 2. Announcements of result in January

3. University exams are conducted annually from March to May.

1. Organises Mid Term Exam in December 2. Announcements of result in January

3. University exams are conducted annually from March to May.

1. State of the art research equipments and instruments are available.2 Reliability,

precision and reproducibility in the data obtained. 3. Research Facilities are available in 16

Dept. Of the College and in progress.4.Analytical sophisticated Instruments are available in

Chemistry, Botany & Zoology Research Lab.

1. State of the art research equipments and instruments are available.2 Reliability,

precision and reproducibility in the data obtained. 3. Research Facilities are available in 16

Dept. Of the College and in progress.4.Analytical sophisticated Instruments are available in

Chemistry, Botany & Zoology Research Lab.

Central library has 86080 books. Every department has its own PG library besides the central

library.

Three sophisticated instrumentation labs are available besides-PG & UG laboratories.

Three well equipped modern instrumentation labs are available

Central library has 86080 books. Every department has its own PG library besides the central

library.

Three sophisticated instrumentation labs are available besides-PG & UG laboratories.

Three well equipped modern instrumentation labs are available

Highly skilled, qualified, competent and committed staff members have been

appointed and involved in various student developmental activities.

Highly skilled, qualified, competent and committed staff members have been

appointed and involved in various student developmental activities.

Recruitments are done according to the UGC

guidelines, Dr B.R. Ambedkar University statutes and

UP government rules and norms.

Recruitments are done according to the UGC

guidelines, Dr B.R. Ambedkar University statutes and

UP government rules and norms.

Rise Chemicals Industries, New Delhi.

Rise Chemicals Industries, New Delhi.

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6.3.9 Admission of Students:-Students are admitted to the college on the basis of marks secured

in the entrance examination and the academic merit. In line with the Prime minister’s

initiative of Digital India, the applications for admission to all courses were invited online

.The fee for all courses were also accepted online.

6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching, Non Teaching& Students. Annexure -1

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done? No

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent

colleges?

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

-

-

NA

NA

NA

NA

Cricket matches are organized after the republic day programme on the cricket

ground between the alumni (Old Boys) and the Principal’s XI.

Alumni provide feedback for the smooth functioning of the college.

Alumni’s often meet in various states and cities and reminisce and update us about

their successes and that is one of our key strengths

Alumni meets are organised.

Cricket matches are organized after the republic day programme on the cricket

ground between the alumni (Old Boys) and the Principal’s XI.

Alumni provide feedback for the smooth functioning of the college.

Alumni’s often meet in various states and cities and reminisce and update us about

their successes and that is one of our key strengths

Alumni meets are organised.

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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Parents Teachers meetings were organized in all the faculties to facilitate a process of bringing a

convergence of understanding among various stake holders and develop greater rapport with

parents.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on

the

Functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the

Beginning of the year

Computer training for class iii and work training for class IV

Computer training for class iii and work training for class IV

Plantation of trees on Republic Day, Independence Day and on Gandhi Jayanti Day

o Water Harvesting.

o Green campus.

o Soak pits for waste water

o Special vehicle parking area to reduce carbon emission

o Gardens and Lawns are maintained –

o Trees are planted –

o Housekeeping has been outsourced

Plantation of trees on Republic Day, Independence Day and on Gandhi Jayanti Day

o Water Harvesting.

o Green campus.

o Soak pits for waste water

o Special vehicle parking area to reduce carbon emission

o Gardens and Lawns are maintained –

o Trees are planted –

o Housekeeping has been outsourced

ANNEXURE-2

ANNEXURE-2

Institute is an affiliated college of Dr. Bhim RaoAmbedkar University, Agra and the

curriculum is framed by the Board of Studies of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

University, Agra. The college implemented the same and for the effective

implementation, the Academic Committee of the college formulated teaching plans,

procured new tools and techniques, organized field study trip, conducted seminars

at college level, organized special guest lectures and conducted mid-term

examination as per requirement of the syllabus.

Institute is an affiliated college of Dr. Bhim RaoAmbedkar University, Agra and the

curriculum is framed by the Board of Studies of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar

University, Agra. The college implemented the same and for the effective

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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution: Annexure- 2

1. The day starts with a morning assembly followed by MRE classes

2. The college follows total transparency in administration and admission

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes Yes /No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

Organised seminars and workshops,

Plantation programme and identification of trees are done.

Organized seminars and workshop on environmental protection strategies.

Organised seminars and workshops,

Plantation programme and identification of trees are done.

Organized seminars and workshop on environmental protection strategies.

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8. Plans of institution for next year

Name _______________________________ Name

_______________________________

Dr. Susan Verghese P. Prof. Shailendra Pratap Singh

_______________________________ _______________________________

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

_______***______

Annexure - 3

Annexure - 3

1.Organize International conference on “Recent Advances in Environmental Protection

“(RAEP-2019) and an alumni meet of CHEMSO in the Golden Jubilee year .

2. Organize a National Workshop on” Indoor Air Quality Monitoring “in association with

Society for Indoor Environment, SIE, New Delhi.

3. Organize three –day workshop on MSME Entrepreneurship and Create leadership quality

4. Collaboration with institutions and industries to be widened.

5 Introduce job oriented courses certificate programmes on soft skill development.

6. Introduce certificate course on Soft Skill Programme

7. Organize a workshop on Financial Literacy Awareness

1.Organize International conference on “Recent Advances in Environmental Protection

“(RAEP-2019) and an alumni meet of CHEMSO in the Golden Jubilee year .

2. Organize a National Workshop on” Indoor Air Quality Monitoring “in association with

Society for Indoor Environment, SIE, New Delhi.

3. Organize three –day workshop on MSME Entrepreneurship and Create leadership quality

4. Collaboration with institutions and industries to be widened.

5 Introduce job oriented courses certificate programmes on soft skill development.

6. Introduce certificate course on Soft Skill Programme

7. Organize a workshop on Financial Literacy Awareness

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Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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Annexure -1

Staff Club organises recreational activities (Badminton, Chess, Carrom and Tennis) for

staff members

Celebration of Christmas, Holi and Id in Staff Club for faculty members

Residential campuses are available for faculty members

Residential campuses are available for Non teaching members

Summer and winter uniform are distributed to IV class employees

Outstanding sports person are given incentives in the form of preference in admission,

awards of free ships, prizes, blazers etc.

For deserving students fee concessions are available

For poor and needy students there is also a text books section from where limited number

of text books could be issued for the entire Session with the payment of nominal fee.

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Annexure -2

INNOVATION-

Introduced Bar coding in Identity cards

First issue of college e –journal ,Journal Of Holistic Environment released

Regular classes started in first week of August before the announcement of results.

Give Best Practices of the institution

Notices for the day and for the forthcoming important events and programmes are read

out by the principal in the morning assembly. It has worked as a major cohesive factor in

keeping together the college together as a family, and is at the same time zealously

guarded by all.

Post graduate assembly for all PG students on every Friday, first period, guest lectures on

specific, general and contemporary issues are delivered by eminent speakers and

scholars. it aims at academic, moral ,ethical and social emancipation and edification of

mature adults of various PG classes.

Students who take part in games (Badminton, Basketball, and Cricket) and sports are

given practise and guidance every day.

Students who take part in arts and cultural competition in college, university and national

levels are also given practise and guidance by counsellors.

The College has also adequately responded to challenge of change and needs of the

society by taking initiative to start different career-oriented courses like M.A. Urdu, In

B.Com. (Vocational)-Foreign Trade, B.Com. (Vocational) Sales Promotion and

Advertising, B.Com. (Vocational) Insurance, B.Ed , BBA ,B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry,

B.Sc. Computer Science and Post Graduate Diploma Course in Clinical Psychology.

The College enjoys reputation as an old and premier institution of northern India and

draws a large number of applications for admission to various undergraduate and Post-

graduate courses.

The students are continuously evaluated through class test/ class-room exercises and

viva-voce after they perform experiments in the laboratory. The educationally

disadvantaged/retarded students are helped at individual level by teachers through

counselling and guidance. The advanced learners are challenged to work ahead through

experimental projects and seminars at postgraduate level.

The college has various societies and association like Chemical Society, Physics

Association, Botanical society, Commerce Association etc. Which encourage the students

to participate in quiz contest, debates, Essay Competition etc., related with subjects?

Almost entire teaching faculty is well having Ph.D.’s in their subject and experience in

teaching and research. The teachers are encouraged to participate in refresher courses

symposium/seminar in order to update their knowledge. It organises “annual staff club

dinner” where retired staff members and silver jubilee (those who have completed 25

years of service) badge owners are being felicitated every year

Celebration of Christmas, Holi and Id in Staff Club for faculty members

Every staff members with their family attends the annual staff club dinner

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It organises “annual staff club dinner” where retired staff members and silver jubilee

(those who have completed 25 years of service) badge owners are being felicitated every

year

Celebration of Christmas, Holi and Id in Staff Club for faculty members

Every staff members with their family attends the annual staff club dinner

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Annexure -3

STRENGTHS-

The college has good infrastructural and research facilities in terms of well-equipped labs

with a number of modern instrumentations.

The teaching faculty is well versed with research methodology and modern techniques.

Analytical instrumentation trainings for post graduate, research students and staff

members.

Many personality development programmes have been organised.

It has Empanelled Training Institution (ETI) (A training centre for NSS Programme

Officers), IGNOU (Study Centre for Indira Gandhi National Open University), Bhartiya

Bhasha Kendra, Institute of Administrative and Development Research (IADR) and

Course on Computer Concepts. (CCC)

Enriched central as well as departmental library.

Excellent sports and games facilities.

Active career counselling and placement cell.

100% pass out result.

Educational tours, guest lectures by eminent personalities.

No ragging incidents,

Active IQAC

Active Societies like Commerce Association, Psychology Association, Chemical Society

Physics Association and the Botanical Society.

WEAKNESSES-

Insufficient infrastructure for new courses.

Smart classrooms and smart boards are the need of the hour and are required on an urgent

basis.

More computers with latest configuration are needed to augment the existing.

Lack of high capacity well equipped auditorium to hold seminars.

Ph.D registration in Dr B R Ambedkar University has not been done since 2009.

Lack of interest in basic sciences by the students because of lack of direct job

opportunity.

Large number of students admitted has neither seen laboratory nor done experiments at

school level.

CHALLENGES

Train students in commercialisation skills

Generate resources for up gradation of infrastructure.

Constraints in Ph.D. Registration suppress the research programme in the college

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Annexure 4

Academic Calender

S.No. Date Events

1 1 July 2018 Re-Opening of College

2 17 July 2018 Regular Class starts

3 24 July 2017 Kailash Fair

4 7 August 2017 Rakshabandhan

5 15 August 2017 Independence day and Tree Plantation

6 01 August 2018 Orientation Program

7 2 September 2017 Eid-Ul-Zuha

8 5 September 2017 Anant Chaturdasi

9 16 September 2017 Ram Barat

10 20 September 2017 Pitra Visarjan Amavashya

11 28 Sep-1 Oct 2017 Dussehra Vacation

12 1 October 2017 Moharram

13 4 October 2018 Seminar on Plastic Pollution Effects and Remedies

14 10-13 October 2017 Youth Festival

15 17-19 October 2018 MSME Entrepreneurship workshop

16 30 October 2017 AbulUllahUrs

17 31 October 2017 DevotthanEkadasi

18 4 November 2017 GurunanakJayanti

19 10 November 2017 Chehllum

20 24 November 2017 Guru Teg BahadurJayantiShahidi Divas

21 27-Nov-2018- 29

Nov2018

International Conference on Recent Advances in

Environment Protection

28-Nov-2018 Alumni Meet of M.Sc. Final Chemistry 1980 Batch

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22 03 Dec.2018-10 Dec

2018

Advance Scientific Skill Workshop

23 16 Dec.2018 College Foundation Day Celebration & Prize Distribution

Ceremony for Cultural Fest Winners

24 17 Dec.2018-22 Dec

2018

Mid Term

25 23 Dec.2017-4 Jan 2018 Christmas Vacation

26 5 January 2018 Guru Govind Singh Jayanti

27 13 January 2018 Lohri

28 14 January 2018 Makar Sankranti

29 22 January 2018 Basant Panchami

30 23 January 2018 Netaji Subhas Chandra Jayanti

31 31 January 2018 Sant RavidasJayanti

32 16-17 February 2019 Workshop on School of Quantum Mechanics

33 24 February 2018 Annual Function and distribution of Prizes Awards &

Scholarships

34 28 Feb-3March,2018 Holi holidays

35 24 March 2018 Ram Navami

36 29 March 2018 Mahavir Jayanti

37 03 March 2018 University Annual Exam

38 30 March 2018 Hazrat Ali’s Birthday

39 30 March – 2 April 2018 Easter Holidays

40 13 April 2018 Baisakhi

41 14 April 2018 Ambedkar Jayanti

42 30 April 2018 Budh Purnima

43 15 June 2018 Eid-Ul-fitr

44 16 June 2018 University Exam Ends