The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC · 1 1st Cycle B+ NA 2004 2009 2 2nd Cycle B 2.78 2009 2014 3 3rd Cycle A 3.04 2015 2020 4 4th Cycle 1.6 Date of Establishment

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

The Academic Year. July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017)

Part -A1. 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:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Maharani’s Science College for women, Bangalore Page 1

080 22262796

Maharani’s Science College for Women

Palace Road

Bangalore

Bangalore

Karnataka

560 001

[email protected]

Prof. K.T. Manjunath

9448154838

080 22262796

Dr. Hemalatha A

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Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID KACOGN10356

1.4 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR201213.doc

1.5 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPAYear of

AccreditationValidityPeriod

1 1st Cycle B+ NA 2004 2009

2 2nd Cycle B 2.78 2009 2014

3 3rd Cycle A 3.04 2015 2020

4 4th Cycle

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

1.7 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 2015-16…………………………………07-10-2016 (DD/MM/YYYY)ii. AQAR__________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)


2016-17

www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mscw/

09/10/2006

[email protected]

9880086739

http://www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mscw/

mailto:[email protected]

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1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

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 PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University


Bangalore University

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University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

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

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 Students Alumni Others

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


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If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. International National State Institution

Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action was 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

Chalked out plan for effective

implementation of DST-FIST for

post graduate studies, Star College

Scheme & CPE for UG programme.

As a lead college working diligently

towards up-gradation of institution

Financial Assistance for CPE, DST-FIST,

and Star College Scheme were granted.

IQAC initiated the establishment of central

instrumentation and ICT Network facility

under DST- FIST and CPE programme

Under Star college scheme-


College academic calendar was laid-down for effective implementation of ourcurriculum, academic audit, PTA meetings and feedback from stakeholders, facilitatingthe college alumnae meet etc., the cell is actively involved in effective implementation ofCentre for Potential Excellence (CPE) of UGC and DST-FIST Programme forpostgraduate studies and DBT Star College Scheme for under graduate studies.Meanwhile, IQAC worked towards obtaining permanent affiliation from the Universityand 2(f), 12(b) status of UGC for postgraduate studies. As lead college, we are workingtowards up-gradation of the Institution to Cluster University under RUSA of MHRD.

IQAC has taken keen interest in submitting proposal for financial assistance under ATALIncubation Centre in concurrence from Department of Collegiate Education.

3,00,000/- UGC 12th plan period

Interaction session for Faculty members

Faculty Focus Meet

Simple Model Systems and Sophisticated Research- a

collaborative Approach

03

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into Cluster university. Advisory committee meeting was held initiating the star scheme

New experiments were conducted Tender for procurement of proposed

euipments Successfully conducted One day lecture

series. Website portal for the scheme was

initiated/launched Concluded first Mentor meeting

successfully.

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

Part – BCriterion – I1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of theProgramme

Number ofexisting

Programmes

Number ofprogrammes

added during theyear

Number ofself-financingprogrammes

Number of valueadded / Career

Orientedprogrammes

Ph.D 2PG 5UG 16PG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiploma

Certificate 2Others

Total 21 2

Interdisciplinary 1Innovative 1

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


Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 3 (B.Sc., M.Sc. and MCA)

Trimester NA

Annual NA

Series of meetings were conducted and collected data pertaining to AQAR

Councilm

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1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

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

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

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. ofpermanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.


Total Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others

100 57 33 - 3+7

61

College is affiliated to Bangalore University and syllabus is updated every three years.However, Most of our faculty are actively involved in Board of Studies (BOS) & BOE.Under DBT Star Scheme we have designed SOPs for laboratory experiments andinstrument operation & maintenance.

We have initiated the establishment of central instrumentation and ICT Network facility under DST-FIST and CPE programme. The Edu-Tel (tele-education) system, H.K regionfor enriching the soft skills under the aegis of Department of Collegiate Education, was set up in our Institution as a pilot initiative.

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2.3 No. of FacultyPositions Recruited (R)and Vacant (V) duringthe year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of FacultyInternational

levelNational level State level

Attended Seminars/

5 51 43Presented papers 20 50 5Resource Persons 1 5 18

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

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

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 distribution of pass percentage:

Division


Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

41

For effective teaching various methods were adopted such as Demonstration, Illustration, Multimedia, ICT, Media server, Screening videos, Observation of faunal biodiversity in thecollege campus, Models, Charts, Interactory participation learning methods, Seminars, Group discussion, Poster making, Quiz, Collage, Innovative methods of teaching languages through dance, desktop task, mind skill game, panel discussion, music and drama.

79%

- -

Syllabus revision-40 Board of studies-25 Faculty of Science-2

I sem 90+ II Sem 90 days

Bangalore University norms are followed

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Title of theProgramme

Total no. ofstudentsappeared

Distinction%

I % II % III % Pass %

2015-16(EVEN) 2056 55 56 5.0 - 61 2016-17(ODD) 1057 62 60.0 4.0 - 64

2.12. How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the teaching and learning processes.

IQAC facilitated bridge course for new entrants, initiated implementation of studentresearch projects and industrial visits under star scheme, mentor system addresseddifficulties faced by the students academically and others as well, conducted open dayfor UG students encouraging them to take up PG courses. In the Academic councilmeeting, academic issues were discussed; in turn heads of the department assigned thesyllabus and time table to the respective faculty members. Feedback from the studentscontributed to evaluation of the teaching and learning process. 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development ProgrammesNumber of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 12

UGC-Faculty Improvement Programme 03

HRD programmes 6

Orientation programmes -

Faculty exchange programme 6

Staff training conducted by the university 1

Staff training conducted by other institutions 1

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 2

Others 10

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staf

Category Number ofPermanentEmployees

Numberof VacantPositions

Number ofpermanent

positions filledduring the Year

Number ofpositions

filledtemporarily

Administrative Staff 15

Technical Staff 27Supportingstaff

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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


Under Star College Scheme and CPE, students were encouraged to actively participate instudent projects to promote research culture. Through UGC and Research AdvisoryCommittees, the faculty members were encouraged to take up Major and Minor ResearchProjects funded by RUSA of MHRD, UGC, DST, DBT VGST etc., and organizeconferences/workshops/seminars.

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3.2 Details regarding major projects:

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 28 4 - 04Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 23 - 160

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 5 9 - NiL

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 74 10 - Nil

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 42 5 -Non-Peer Review Journals - - -e-Journals - - -Conference proceedings - 14 6

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 DurationYear

Name of thefunding

Total grantsanctioned

Received


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AgencyMajor projectsMinor ProjectsInterdisciplinary ProjectsIndustry sponsoredProjects sponsored by the University/ CollegeStudents research projects(other than compulsory by the University)Any other(Specify)Total

Details of the Funding is enclosed as Annexure –II

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 2 Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

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


Level International National State University CollegeNumber Sponsoringagencies

3

10

1

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Total

3.16 No. of patents received thisyear

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)

JR SR 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


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


3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level State level



Type of Patent Number

NationalApplied Nil Granted -

InternationalApplied -Granted -

CommercialisedApplied -Granted -

Total International National State University Dist College3 - 3 - - - -

6

8

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36 0

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3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Ranger

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

Organised a special lecture on “Thoughts of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar and India’s Contemporary Circumstances”.

Students participated in the Inaugural and Valedictory functions of 154th Swami Vivekanada Jayanthi and Yuva Sapthaha.

Students took part in the literary events organized in the college on account of SwamiVivekananda Jayanthi.

Special college prayer was composed by our faculty and being practiced during collegeassembly and other college fests/events.

Workshop on terrace gardening, Orchid cultivation, bottle drip drop methods for UGstudents.

Certificate course for students in Bharatanatyam under Natyapriya trust. To create spiritual awareness for the holistic development, Student participants were

administered a yoga module with Yogasanas, Pranayama and Meditation, henceforthstudied the effect of yoga on physiological and psychological parameters.

Visit to various R&D institutes and industries to enhance their practical skills and

exposure to advanced technology.

Organized Beautician certificate course for UG students.

Participation of students in intercollegiate festival to exhibit their talents Students planted saplings near National College as an extension activity. Organised certificate course Savignana Vedike to promote Science article writing in

regional language to promote creative scientific writing. Students participated in National Science Day celebrations organized by NIMHANS

Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities ExistingSQM

Newly created Sourceof Fund

TotalSQM


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07--

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Campus area 19493.39 19493.39

Class rooms 34 03

GO

VE

RN

ME

NT

FU

ND

37

Laboratories 38 38

Seminar Halls 01 01

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)Others

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 36939 56,00000 1444 441798 38383 6041798

Reference Books 6800 8,00000 62 115000 6862 915000

e-Books (NLIST) 938095575

- - 938095575

e-Journals (NLIST) 6247 - - 6247

Journals 32 80000 - - 32 80000

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD & Video 300 - - - 300 -

Others (specify) - - - - - -

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computers

Computer Labs

Internet

BrowsingCentres

Computer Centres

OfficeDepartments

Others

Existing 195 3 23 01 3 8copiers

5 ICTclassroom

16

Printers

Added 03 - - - 1 - 3 1


Administration is computerised with online admissions, HRMS, Biometric attendance. Library is OPAC enabled giving easy access to books; Network centre in the library provides accessibility to e- journals and e -books.

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Total 198 3 23 01 4 8 8 17

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others (Library Easylib Software-AMC)

Total :

Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services


1. Orientation for UG & PG Students

2. Awareness programme for PG students regarding e-books & e-Journals3. Bioinformatics Certificate Course for students.

1,20,000

5,00,000

1,00,000

10000

7, 30,000

Students were motivated to engage in projects under DBT star college scheme.

Students were encouraged to browse through research articles/reviews and to participate

in conferences to present their project findings.

Creating awareness about various scholarships offered by the Government /Endowment

from our institution.

Placement cell updates students about various opportunities and conducts placement

drives. Soft skills and communication skills classes were conducted.

Students were encouraged to participate in certificate courses.

Students have access to communicate their grievances to the faculty and Principal.

Students were encouraged to take up Civil Service Examination

PG students were encouraged to take up CSIR-UGC NET

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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women


UG PG Ph. D. Others2015-16 2015-16I year- 443 I year- 91 - -II year-340 II year- 95 05 01III year- 375 III year-28 - -Total – 1158 Total-214 05 012016-17 2016-17I year- 394 I year- 89 09 -II year- 369 II year- 95 01 01III year- 304 III year-28 - -Total -1067 Total-212 10 01

No %1286 100

Students approach faculty seeking guidance and support for their higher studies and employment/placements

Information is obtained from the passed out students and their progression were tracked via transfer certificate, alumnae enrolment and social media

60

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Demand ratio 100% Dropout rate 2%

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

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Training, Seminars, Workshops organised

Sl No

Date Training Resource Person No attended

1 27-08-2016 Skill Development Training for final year B.Sc students.

Mr. Raghavendra from Dare 2 Dream 257

2 27-09-2016 M.Sc and MCA students

Mr. Raghavendra from Dare 2 Dream 133

3 14-10-2016 Online projects for B.Sc computer Science students

HEd Experts Private limited (XCELERATOR)

4 07-01-2017 Campus Drive In association with CONCENTRIX 151

5 08-03-2017 Campus Drive Smt. Jyothi Rao, INFOCON international limited.

100

3 10-04-2017 Pre Job Mela Training

Mr. Shashank maane from “Zero gravity space lab”

169


Last Year (2015-16) This Year (2016-17)

General SC ST OBC PhysicallyChallenged

Total General

SC ST OBC

PhysicallyChallenged

Total

244 189 47 678 0 1158 171 185 37 674 0 1067

25 33 05 151 0 214 27 32 10 143 0 212

Active structure has been planned to guide PG students for CSIR-UGC NET and Civil Service Examination under CPE of UGC. During Orientation Programme for new PG entrants lecture on CSIR UGC NET was conducted to motivate students

Nil

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00

00

00

00

00

00

00

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4 07-04-2017 Mega Job Mela association with Maharani’s arts, commerce and management college and V.H.D. Central Institute of home science, Bangalore- 67 Companies

798

No. of students benefitted 2016-17

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number ofOrganizations

Visited

Number ofStudents

Participated

Number ofStudents Placed

Number of StudentsPlaced

67 1304 432 -

CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

Sl No

Date Company Venue Students participated

Students selected

1 13-12-2016 Infosys MLAC 02 022 07-01-2017 Concentrix MSCWB 151 17

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports: State/ University level National level International level


Sabala- Women’s forum organized an awareness programme entitled ‘Raise your voice for women’s self-respect’

62

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Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents

AmountIn Rs.

Financial support from institution 19 19,000

Financial support from government 495 22,73,420

Financial support from other sources 50 55,000

Number of students who receivedInternational/ National recognitions

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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:

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System


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VISIONEmpowering women towards excellence with scientific temper and social concern.

MISSIONWe aspire.....................To provide quality and holistic education.To prepare students for challenging careers by practicing innovative pedagogy.To develop research culture.

Commissionarate of Collegiate education, Government of Karnataka has active eMIS portalwhich provides the guidelines regarding the administration of the college in addition to collegeweb portal. Faculty profile, time table and workload are updated on a regular basis. Admissionto the college is an online process. Salary of the employees is through HRMS.

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6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:6.3.1 Curriculum Development

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

6.3.4 Research and Development


The College is affiliated to Bangalore University. Faculty who are members of Board ofStudies in the University as well as in Autonomous colleges and other deemed to be University,contribute to the curriculum development keeping abreast with the current need and industryrequirement. Curriculum feedback is obtained from outgoing UG/PG students, Alumni &Industry and relevant suggestions are placed in the Board of Studies meeting. TheBioinformatics Information Facility (BIF) funded by DBT is offering Certificate courses tofacilitate career opportunities to students, wherein the curriculum for the course is designed bythe faculty themselves.

College has 3 ongoing major research projects and 9 minor research projects. The facultyhave published 42 research papers in peer reviewed international journals, 5 in nationaljournals and 14 National Conference proceedings. Faculty have presented 50 papers innational and 20 international conferences. Students were encouraged to undertake researchprojects and published papers. Seven faculty members are recognised as PhD guides and14 PhD scholars are pursuing Ph D. Under Star College Scheme, UG students get anopportunity to engage in student projects in large scale thereby promoting research culture.

Effective teaching and learning is achieved by Illustrations, ICT and smart classrooms withinteractive boards other than regular chalk and talk method. Assignments, Student Seminars,Group Discussions, Quiz, Model Making, Chart Making, Computer Simulations, StudentResearch Projects are the various methods adopted to make teaching learning effective andinteractive. Students observe characters and behaviour of flora and fauna, interact withCollaborative Undergraduate Biological research (CUBE). In addition we have explored thevirtual dissection projection during laboratory experiments. The Inflibnet facility at the library helps to keep abreast with latest information. The BIF is keptopen to Faculty and students for their research as well as project work. DCE developed e-content module for undergraduate and postgraduate syllabi and madeaccessible through smart phone via Media servers. To promote women higher education State government has initiated a programme to provide thepreloaded laptops to all economically viable students

The college conducts regular internal tests, assignments and seminars. Any changes in theexamination system/pattern are informed to the students on the display notice boards/weekly assembly. PG students are evaluated by class tests, assignments andSeminars/Presentations. PG students are constantly encouraged to participate in Nationalconferences and present research papers. At the end of the semester they are given pre-finalexamination and prepared to the Final Semester Exams of the University. Mock PracticalExams are conducted for the UG and PG students well in advance to boost their confidenceand to hone their practical skills.

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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

6.3.9 Admission of Students


Since 2014-15, admission process for I BSc students has been made online by Directorateof Collegiate Education (DCE) on the website www.dce.kar.nic.in, also published inleading dailies and hoardings once the II PUC results are announced. The admissionnotification is also displayed on the college notice boards, providing detailed and relatedinformation about the process of admission and fees to be remitted. Online applicationsare invited, processed and selection list is announced based on merit and state governmentnorms, social justice and equity is well maintained. Transparency in admissions ismaintained by means of an Admission committee headed by the Principal.

The PG (M.Sc Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Biochemistry & MCA) get enrolledthrough centralised admission cell from University portal.

The college library has over 50000 books with 28000 titles. The library has an OPAC systemto provide easy access to the books and journals. E journals and e- books can be accessedthrough INFLIBNET. The Library has added 1506 books for this academic year. The collegehas adequate infrastructure to conduct classes and laboratories. In addition we procured 30high configuration computers with licensed softwares. The PG block and hostel arefacilitated with solar roof top (online grid10KVA) in collaboration with HAL & TERI (CSRinitiative) with BESCOM. The excess harvested power is pumped to BESCOM voluntary associal responsibility. All laboratories have been upgraded with high end equipments procuredunder DST-FIST and CPE like Impendence analyser, ELISA reader and Washer, Real timethermal cycler, temperature controlled orbital shaker and Network/ICT and computationalfacility.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) has been signed between Robust Materials, GRT Jewellers for Drinking water, Placement Cell in association DCE, Rotary, Natyapriya , Griddlle etc.,

Permanent faculty members are appointed by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Vacantposition is informed to the Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka,which in turn is fulfilled by transferring faculty from other government colleges in the state.Guest faculty wherever required apply online on the website of the Commissionerate ofcollegiate education who release the merit list of the registered candidates. The guest faculty isthen appointed by the college after due verification of documents.

Permanent faculty salary is managed by Human Resource Management System and salary of few supporting staff is maintained through College Development Council Fund.

http://www.dce.kar.nic.in/

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6.4 Welfare schemes for

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?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic YES LIC (Bangalore University)Internal audit by IQAC and

YES IQAC


Teaching Faculty salary is credited though HRMS and ECSEarned Leave encashment facilityAdvanced Loan amount facility Medical Bill reimbursement facility Maternity/Paternity leave Travel Grant Residential facility through PWD SFN financial support Single Girl Child Financial support

Non teaching Supporting staff salary credited though HRMS and ECSEarned Leave encashment facilityAdvanced Loan amount facility Medical Bill reimbursement facility Maternity/Paternity leave Travel Grant Residential facility through PWDSingle Girl Child Financial support

Students Student ScholarshipFree laptop Tuition fee waive-off for girl studentRemedial coaching and Mentor system for slow learners Student Counselling system

NIL

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Academic Council

Administrative YES Accountant generalState accounts Internal audit by DCE

YES State AccountsDept.

6.8 Does the University declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University 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

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

6.13 Development programmes for support staff


Being an affiliated college of Bangalore University, the college abides by the examinationrules laid down by the University. The University Portal is active towards studentenrolment. Internal marks, admission tickets through eMIS mode.

The University always encourages its affiliated colleges to obtain Autonomy. A selective teamis sent to the Affiliated Colleges who opt to obtain autonomy. The team scrutinises theapplication, visits the colleges and sends appropriate recommendations to the UGC. Thecollege has applied for autonomy in the year 2014-15. However our institution has beenconsidered to be upgraded to Cluster University under RUSA of MHRD.

The College has an active and registered alumni Association. Alumni Association collaborated with Rotary down town, provided safe drinking water to hostilities and

The association also conducted several programme for Capacity Building to students under the programme of “Finding You”.

The College organises Parent Teacher meeting regularly. The parents are always encouraged tovisit and share their views/suggestion either meeting faculty or through suggestion box.

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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 onthe 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


The Heritage and the Annexe Building is equipped with natural lighting and ventilation andhence there is reduction in the need for electric fans. The campus also boasts of having greenand serene campus. Both the buildings of our campus equipped with incinerators, solid wastemanagement system etc., the ground water is recharged through rain water harvesting. TheHeritage, hostel and the annexe blocks are equipped with CCTV and solar lighting. Solarpower generation supports the annexe classrooms and laboratories. The college is lit with eco-friendly LED bulbs.

New experiments were introduced for students under Star College Scheme. Guiding students

to write science articles under the aegis of Savignana Vedike; guided students to presentproject work in conference. Encouraged and guided students to write articles in college newsletter Darpana and college magazine Chilume.

Students were mentored and guided, to conduct weekly assembly to promote public speaking

skills.

Student election was executed and students were selected as office bearers and also

representatives for sports and other forums, for smooth conduction of curricular and co-curricular activities.

Mentor system with a student – teacher ratio of 1:15, provides a platform for the students to

interact and discuss issues related to academics and others with their mentors.

Outstanding performance of the final year students of UG and PG courses in academics as

well as co-curricular activities are recognized and awarded Best out Going Students.

Miss Maharani contest/fest provides a podium to elicit the talents of the students.

Yoga module was administered to seed spiritual energy in the young minds and to facilitate

physical, mental & spiritual growth and stability.

Simple experiments beyond the syllabi was conducted and the findings were discussed with

CUBE, Orchid cultivation, Campus fauna diversity observation, Terrace gardening was doneby the students to enhance observation and entrepreneur skills.

Certificate course in Bharatanatyam and Beautician course are some of the practices followed

beyond the curriculum.

Implementation of DST-FIST, Star College Scheme, Centre for PotentialExcellence, has been initiated. Conducted quiz, seminar, essay competition, talentsweek, encouraged student project work and presentation of the same in nationalconference, cultural activities, organized National conference, industrial andInstitute visit.

The DCE conducts Computer training programs for supporting staff. The Government ofKarnataka has also made it compulsory for the teaching and supporting staff to pass theComputer Literacy Test.

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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)


The annexe and the hostel harness solar energy and produce 20kWh powerfor which rebate in the electricity bill is obtained. Saplings have been plantedin the campus to enrich the green cover.

Upgrade the laboratories

Start new PG and PhD programmes to promote academics and research.

Sign MoUs with institutions and industries to meet the current market needs for

better job opportunities.

Establish Central Instrumentation facility with support of DST-FIST.

To encourage more student research projects in association with funding agencies

such as VGST.

Upgrade the Institution into Cluster University.

Design experiments and academic related programmes under Star College Scheme,

CPE and DST-FIST.

Health screening was conducted and necessary treatment was provided for

the diagnosed health issues.

Encouraging departments to organize seminars and workshop to update

with current scientific research.

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MAHARANI’S SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, BANGALOREIQAC INITIATIVE

PLAN OF ACTION FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017

DATE PROGRAMME

01.06.2016 Counselling and admissions for UG courses

26.06.2016 Hostel Admissions

27.06.2016 Reopening of college

29.06.2016 Staff meeting

02.07.2016 Committee formation

04.07.2016 Orientation for I B.Sc students

05.07.2016 Orientation for NSS students

09.07.2016 Assignment of Mentors to the students

13.07.2016 Weekly assembly


21.07.2016 Student Association Elections

22.07.2016 Student Counselling Awareness

23.07.2016 NCC fresh cadet selection

25.07.2017 Seminar

26.07.2017 Workshop

28.07.2016 Certificate Course

30.07.2016 Placement Cell-Skill development activity, Mentors meeting



06.08.2016 Seminar




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11.08.2016 Special Lecture on account of Ambedkar Jayanthi

13.08.2016 Workshop


15.08.2016 Independence day Celebrations




19.08.2016 Orientation for hostel students

20.08.2016 Alumni meeting

22.08.2016 Special Lectures



25.08.2016 Seminar

26.08.2016 College Inaugural function

27.08.2016 Placement Cell activity


30.08.2016 Certificate Course, Mentors meeting


01.09.2016 Certificate course


05.09.2016 Teachers Day


07.09. 2016 Weekly assembly




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17.09.2016 Industrial visit

19.09.2016 Internal Assessment Test









28.09.2016 PG Orientation Programme


30.09.2016 Certificate course, Mentors meeting

01.10.2016 Faculty Orientation programme

03.10.2016 Practical Mock test






13.10.2016-24.10.2016

Commencement of Practical Examinations

03.11.2016 Commencement of Theory exams


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19.12.2016 Re-opening of even semesters

20.12.2016 Academic council meeting

21.12.2016 Staff meeting

24.12.2016 Industrial Visit


28.12.2016 Kannada forum programme


31.12.2016 Industrial Visit

03.01.2017 Certificate programme

04.01.2017 Weekly Assembly






13.01.2017 Certificate programme, Mentors meeting







26.01.2017 Republic Day celebrations


30.01.2017 Career Counselling



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18.02.2017 Study tour programme

20.02.2017 Seminar





27.02.2017 Industrial visit





04.03.2017 Study tour



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09.03.2017 Certificate programme, Internal Assessment test

10.03.2017 Certificate programme, Internal assessment test



14.03.2017 Certificate programme, Internal Assessment Test

15.03.2017 Weekly Assembly, Internal Assessment Test

16.03.2017 Certificate programme, Internal Assessment Test

17.03.2017 Parent-Teacher meeting

18.03.2017 Mentors meeting

20.03.2017 Talents Week





25.03.2017 Talents Week, Miss Maharani’s

27.03.2017 Sports events





01.04.2017 Sports Day

04.04.2017 Graduation Day

06.04.2017 Valedictory Function

10.04.2017 Practical Mock Test



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02.05.2017 to 13.05.2017

Practical Exams

22.05.2017 Theory Exams

Annexure for 7.3:

I. Health screening was conducted in association with M.S. Ramaiah Hospital Objective: For the wellbeing of the students, health screening was conducted. Context: Our Institution caters to all sectors of the society. Majority of them are fromeconomically weaker sections and suffer from health issues.Practice: Regular screening was done for the day scholars as well as hostelites.Specialists like Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, General Physicianconducted general health check-up.Evidence of Success: Many students were diagnosed with anaemic, hypotension andgynaecological issues and were relevantly treated.Problems encountered and resources required: Dearth of the supporting staff.

II. The departments of the college were encouraged to organize seminars, conferencesand workshop to update with current scientific research.

1. Objective: Encouraging departments to organise seminars, workshop and conferencefrom various departments to keep abreast with current findings and to be trained withadvanced technical skills.

2. Context: Science, its concepts and theories are based on assumptions, evidences andpostulates. There is scope for their modulations based on research and hence it isessential to organise scientific meetings to expand current research information.

3. Practice: Regular seminars, Special Lectures, Conferences and Workshops areorganized by various departments of the college, which is supported by UGC grants,


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Indian Academy of Sciences, College Development Fund and Sponsors from otherorganizations.

4. Evidence of success: Our Institution organizes regular National conferences andworkshops, Seminar, Special Lectures and Exhibitions which benefits the facultymembers, Students, Supporting staff, Delegates with a good take home message.

5. Problems encountered and resources required: Dearth of supporting staff andfinancial grants. Required resources are funds to organise more scientific events andsupporting staff.


Documents

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC · 1 1st Cycle B+ NA 2004 2009 2 2nd Cycle B 2.78 2009 2014 3 3rd Cycle A 3.04 2015 2020 4 4th Cycle 1.6 Date of Establishment