Self Study Report for
NAAC – 2nd
Cycle
Submitted to
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
Bangalore
Submitted by
Khalsa College for Women Civil Lines, Ludhiana
PUNJAB (Established: 1958, Affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh)
December, 2016
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KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, CIVIL LINES, LUDHIANA
CONTENTS
Table of Contents pg no.
Preface iii
Steering Committee iv
List of Abbreviations v
Executive Summary 1
SWOC Analysis 9
A Profile of the College 11
B Criteria wise Analytical Report
Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 22
Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 53
Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 90
Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 134
Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 153
Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 182
Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 201
Post accreditation initiatives
Declaration by the Head of the Institution
Compliance certificate
C Evaluative Reports of the Departments
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Preface
Khalsa Dewan, the Governing Body, of Khalsa College for Women - materialised in the
academically historic year 1907, when like-minded visionaries took upon themselves the
responsibility to educate the women folk in society. Continuing this journey of imparting
education selflessly, the Malwa High School came into existence, the foundation stone of
which was laid down by the towering personality Sant Attar Singh ji of Mastuana. The
maiden institution of Malwa High School has flowered into 5 full-fledged independent
institutions namely:
1. Malwa Khalsa Senior Secondary School for Boys
2. Malwa Senior Secondary School for Girls
3. Malwa Central College of Education
4. Khalsa College for Women
5. Khalsa Institute of Management and Technology
Khalsa College for Women, which began with a few students in the year 1958 stepped into
its golden jubilee year in the session 2008-09, with the reckoning reputation of being one of
the most renowned premier post graduate institutions. It now has an appreciable strength of
4595 students and fosters 4 hostels, which accommodate more than 750 students.
The vibrant staff members are engaged at all times in converting limits into possibilities. The
College, situated in the heart of this bustling city of Ludhiana is spread over a massive 14
acres of land equipped with state-of-the-art labs and extensive playgrounds. The college
auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 students is equipped with latest audio visual
equipment and is an epitome of modernity.
The College upholds its motto ―SARBAT DA BHAI.A‖ by giving admission to girls of all
communities and is leaping across all frontiers and boundaries, creating milestones in every
realm be it academic or para-academic.
As the College takes rapid strides towards integration with the global economy, the demand
for qualified professionals is expected to spiral in the coming years and as job markets are
scouting for fresh talent, we undertake to gift the country a promising young generation.
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SELF STUDY REPORT
(Accreditation Cycle –II)
Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana
STEERING COMMITTEE
Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill - Chairperson (Principal)
Ms. Sarvjit Kaur - Coordinator (Dept. of Political Science)
Dr Priyaka Khanna - Co-Coordinator (Dept. of Commerce)
Ms. Sumedha Wadhwa - Member (Dept. of Music)
Dr. Sukhpal Dhillon - Member (Dept. of Physical Education)
Ms. Sangeeta Sharma - Member (Dept. of Physics)
Ms. Sabina Bhalla - Member (Dept. of English)
Ms. Kamaljit Sidhu - Member (Dept. of Botany)
Ms. Parminder Kaur - Member (Dept. of Computer Science)
Dr. Khushdip Kaur - Member (Dept. of Commerce)
Ms. Honey Walia - Member (Dept. of Functional English)
Ms. Prabhleen Toor - Member (Dept. of English)
Ms. Ritu Ahuja - Member (Dept. of Mathematics)
Dr. Kamini Sahir - Member (Dept. of Hindi)
Dr. Aditi Satija - Member (Dept. of Psychology)
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List of Abbreviations
AIESEC International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences
ALC Advanced Leadership Camp
APR Annual Progress Report
AQAR Annual Quality Assurance Report
B. A. Bachelor of Arts
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration
B. Com. Bachelor of Commerce
BCA Bachelor of Computer Applications
BDPO Block Development and Panchayat Office
BLC Basic Leadership Camp
B.Sc. (NM) Bachelor of Science (Non Medical)
B.Sc. (M) Bachelor of Science (Medical)
CA Chartered Accountant
CAT Common Admission Test
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CD Compact Disc
CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
CMC Christian Medical College
CPE College with Potential for Excellence
CPT Common Proficiency Test
CSIR Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
CV Curriculum Vitae
DAV Dayanand Anglo Vedic
DC Deputy Commissioner
DDR Double Data Rate
DEP Distance Education Program
D.Litt Doctor of Literature
DMC Dayanand Medical College
DPI Director Public Instructions
DSP Deputy Superintendent of police
DTH Direct to Home
DTO District Traffic Officer
E-Books Electronic Books
EBSCO Elton B. Stephens Co.
EDP Entrepreneurship Development Program
e- Journals Electronic Journals
FDP Faculty Development Program
GADVASU Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
GCG Government College for Girls
GCW Government College for Women
GLODAS Gift of Life Organ Donation Awareness Society
GMAT General Management Aptitude Test
GNC Guru Nanak College
GNDU Guru Nanak Dev University
GUI Graphical User Interface
Hons. Honours
HR Human Resources
HDD Hard Disk Drive
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IARI Indian Agricultural Research Institute
IAS Indian Administrative Service
IBM International Business Machines
IBS ICFAI Business School
IBT Institute for Banking Training
ICSSR Indian Council of Social Science Research
ICT Information and Communication Technology
IIM Indian Institute of Management
IIT Indian Institute of Technology
IMS Institute for Management Studies
INFLIBNET Information and Library Network
IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell
ISBN International Standard Book Number.
ISRO Indian Space Research Organization
ISSN International Standard Serial Number
IT Information Technology
JSTOR Journal Storage
KCW Khalsa College for Women
LAN Local Area Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LPU Lovely Professional University
M. A. Masters of Arts
M. Com. Masters of Commerce
M. Phil. Maters of Philosophy
M.Sc. Masters of Science
MCB Miniature Circuit Breakers
MCI Medical Council of India
MHRD Ministry of Human Resource Development
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
Music(I) Music (Instrumental)
Music(V) Music (Vocal)
N/A Not Applicable
NCC National Cadet Corps
NCTE National Council of Teacher Education
NET National Eligibility Test
NGO Non-Government Organization
NIC National Integration Camp
N-LIST National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly
Content
NPTEL National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning
NRI Non Resident Indian
NSS National Service Scheme
NWRC National Women Rights Commission
OBC Other Backward Classes
OHP Overhead Projector
OTA Officers Training Academy
PCI Pharmacy Council of India
PCMA Punjab Commerce and Management association
PCTE Punjab College of Technical Education
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PG Postgraduate
PGDCA Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
PGDFD Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
PO Probationary Officer
PRCN Pre Commission
Prog. Program
PTM Parent-Teacher Meeting
PUSC Panjab University Sports Committee
PVSC Pre-Vayu Sainik Camp
RAM Random Access Memory
RBI Reserve Bank of India
RCI Rehabilitation Council of India
RDC Republic Day Camp
RO Reverse Osmosis
SC Scheduled Caste
SJR SCImago Journal Rank
SLET State Level Eligibility Test
SNIP Source Normalized Impact per Paper
SOUL Software for University Library
SP Superintendent of Police
SPSS Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
SSR Self Study Report
ST Scheduled Tribe
SWOC Strengths/Weakness/Opportunities and Challenges
TCS Tata Consultancy Services
UG Undergraduate
UGC University Grants Commission
UIAMS University Institute of Applied and Management Sciences
UIET University Institute of Engineering and Technology
UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
YRC Youth Red Cross
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Khalsa College for Women has been serving the cause of women‘s education for more than
five decades. Accredited A+ by NAAC in the 1st cycle the college is a trusted name in quality
education attracting more than four thousand students annually. Recognized by the UGC, the
college has grant-in-aid as well as self-financed courses. Established in 1958, the college has
made tremendous progress. It has a reputation for excellence in academics, sports and co-
curricular activities. The college is a repository of culture and heritage reflected in the
architectural splendour of its majestic building. The executive summary is a reflection of the
achievements of the college as detailed in the report.
Criterion I- Curricular Aspects
The vision and mission of Khalsa College for Women is to empower young women from all
strata of society by imparting holistic education thereby enabling them to make informed
choices and become culturally accomplished citizens who will uphold the values enshrined
in the motto of the College ‗Sarbat Da Bhala‘. For any educational institute, curriculum
serves as a foundation of all the teaching-learning processes. This criterion focuses on the
curricular aspects of planning and implementation, their enrichment and the feedback system
in the college. While the academic curriculum and its calendar are governed by the
University, the curriculum delivery involves ameliorating introspection and sustained
implementation of the academic planning and execution over a period of time. Formulation
of teaching workload, identification of the total number of teaching days, preparation of term
wise syllabi, lesson plans, tutorial, question paper setting, continuous assessment and
evaluation, identifying ability levels of students, developing performance based action plans
and other allied teaching pedagogies are planned, implemented and enriched keeping in mind
the objective of achieving academic excellence.
The university provides both procedural and practical support to the college. The college also
provides feedback to the university through its faculty members who are also active members
of the Board of Studies and various academic councils of the university, in the form of
recommendations for curriculum development and designing. The college prepares the
Academic Calendar well in advance, plans the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in
such a manner that the total teaching days are effectively managed without sacrificing the aim
of holistic development of students. The subject allocation is done and communicated to
faculty members prior to the start of academic session so that the faculty can prepare their
lesson plans well in time.
The faculty is facilitated by a conducive environment which augments research, study and
innovative teaching methods through the provision of 54 spacious classrooms including 14
smart classrooms, a fully automated IT block, Wi-Fi campus connectivity, 14 licensed
softwares, 200 computers, 29 labs for practical work, membership of N-List for assessing e-
resources, 2 seminar rooms and auditorium to assist pedagogic efforts. The college offers
seven undergraduate programs, four undergraduate (honours) programs, eight postgraduate
programs and two diploma courses. Eight Add-on-course at three levels i.e. Certificate,
Diploma and Advanced Diploma (Fashion Designing, Cosmetology, Bank Management, Fine
Arts, Travel and Tourism, Computer based Accountancy, Animation and Graphics and Call
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Center Training) along with three vocational courses (Functional English, Office
Management and Secretarial Practices and Computer Application) were introduced in the
college with the aim of facilitating employability and inculcating global competencies among
students.
Holistic development of the students is facilitated through the concerted efforts of NSS,
NCC, Red Cross units and various societies which organize workshops, literary competitions,
group discussions, projects, industrial visits, seminars, talks by experts and educational tours
at frequent intervals. The Placement Cell of the college also plays a pivotal role in organizing
placement drives and providing information about job vacancies, job oriented courses and
conducting sessions to equip students for interviews and other soft skills honing their
employability spectra.
The college follows a practice of result analysis and feedback collection. The college keeps
on obtaining feedback from various stakeholders through periodic Parent Teacher Meetings,
Parent Principal Meetings, Alumni Meets and Industry Exposure. The Internal Quality
Assurance Cell, the Principal and departmental meetings regularly assess the feedback and
make suggestions for institutional improvements. The goals and objectives of the college are
integrated into the academic curriculum as much as possible to ensure that the expected
learning outcomes are achieved.
Criterion II-Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
Teaching-learning in the college is an innovative blend of traditional and modern
methodologies aimed at holistic growth of students. The college aims at providing superior
education to girls of diverse backgrounds without discrimination of any kind. The goodwill
generated as a consequence of unique academic culture, built over a period of more than five
decades, attracts students to the college. The college ensures hundred percent transparency in
admissions. The whole admission process is carefully and systematically planned by the
Admission Committee. The College Prospectus, College Website, advertisements in leading
newspapers, and college notice board provide detailed information regarding various courses
offered, eligibility criteria, admission criteria, required documents, reservation policy, the fee
structure and the admission schedule. A ‗Help Desk‘ is created to provide admission based
counselling before as well as during the admission process.
The college makes dedicated efforts during admissions to nurture and foster the cultural
diversity by focusing on underserved sectors and communities of our society. To this end, it
adheres to the inclusion policies as framed and designed by the Government of India and the
guidelines of the Panjab University, both in letter and in spirit. Reservations to students from
rural background, weaker financial set up, minority sections and those who are differently-
abled are provided. Scholarships, fee concessions, books etc and other facilities are also
given.
Proactiveness is the mantra of KCW. The academic calendar, teaching work plan and
evaluation blueprint are prepared well in advance to streamline the teaching, learning and
evaluation process. The college leadership, faculty and IQAC put persistent efforts to make
this process rich and student-centric. Steps such as adoption of interactive mode of teaching,
mixed mode of instruction and other appropriate teaching methodologies, assignment of
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group activities to encourage peer learning, remedial classes, facility to choose language of
choice for writing the exams etc are taken to bring parity between students.
The college lays great emphasis on the quality of the teaching learning process. Quality
benchmarks are defined and are used to encourage improvement and evaluate the teaching
quality and performance of the teachers. Teachers are motivated to adopt innovative
pedagogy and introduce ICT into teaching learning practices to create a student centered
learning environment. The college promotes the adoption of tools such as student
presentations, project works, self-learning assignments, case studies, role plays, field visits,
brain storming sessions, team work, inquiry based learning, practical classes and industrial
training as a supplement to classroom teaching.
Evaluation forms an integral part of the whole teaching-learning situation and pedagogy. As
an affiliated college of Panjab University, the evaluation process as per the rules and
regulations of the University are followed in true spirit. The institution ensures rigour and
transparency according to the guidelines of the university in the internal assessment of the
students. All the departments of the college adopt a uniform policy of continuous and
comprehensive evaluation to present the progress of their respective class. If a student shows
unsatisfactory performance, then remedial classes are held and simplified study material is
provided by the teacher.
Highly competitive faculty is appointed through a transparent procedure and according to the
guidelines laid down by the UGC and Panjab University. These teachers serve as role models
and enable students to reach their potential and influence their career choices, the college is
very particular about their further growth. A perfect ambience for academic and research
activities is provided to them. Faculty members are motivated to attend the various Faculty
Development Programs, Seminars and Conferences, Orientation and Refresher courses to
keep themselves updated. The college provides infrastructural support in the form of
equipments, internet facility, library books, e-resources etc to the faculty which helps them in
broadening their knowledge base. Students‘ feedback process has also been initiated in the
college in order to ensure that the teachers keep on striving for excellence in their respective
fields. The institutional support has helped the faculty to win various awards and recognition
from different academic bodies.
Thus, with the continuous efforts put in to bring efficacy in the teaching, learning and
evaluation processes, KCW is marching towards academic excellence, the real intent for
which the college has been established.
Criterion III-Research, Consultancy and Extension
The college has always endeavoured to provide a favourable environment for research work.
The faculty is motivated to acquire research skills by attending refresher courses and
workshops. To enable them to undertake research work, extension lectures on various
funding agencies are organized. Scholars of repute are invited to share their views with
faculty members and students to update them on current premises in research in various fields
of study. The IQAC monitors and addresses the issue of research and encourages the faculty
to guide further doctoral research. Two members of the faculty have completed their Ph.D.
while in service, during the past four years, seven members are currently pursuing their
doctoral research and others are encouraged to pursue their higher studies.
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The college receives grants from the UGC exclusively for research projects. The college has
provided infrastructural facilities in the form of seminar hall, computers with internet facility,
library with books, journals and e-resources to help students and teachers to pursue their
research work. The students of commerce, management and computer applications are guided
by the faculty to acquaint them with the basics of research methodology and various phases
involved in the process of report submission. The faculty is provided with duty leave and
other support to attend seminars, workshops and conferences. Faculty has already taken
initiative in developing research culture among themselves by getting their papers published
in National and International Journals. Publication of these papers has helped in conveying
findings of research to the teaching fraternity and community.
The college extends the sense of responsibility beyond the walls of the campus through
various extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) forums like NSS,
NCC, Red Cross and Youth Club. These activities are conducted through
societies/committees/cells for the balanced development of the students in order to make
them responsible citizens, to help evolve a mature environment, to help uplift the under-
privileged sections and to assist women empowerment. The college promotes student
involvement in various activities through programs, seminars and workshops to ensure that
they produce not only scholars but also better human beings. The concept of communal
harmony is reinforced through the ideals of ‗pangat‘ (row) and ‗sangat‘ (congregation) and
‗langar' (community meal); as was propagated by the first guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev
Ji. It provides a platform to the students and general public to exchange views on common
problems thereby generating a feeling of communal and national consciousness at a time
when sense of nationalism is absent among the populace.
To strengthen the industry-academic interface, the college has signed various MoU‘s with
various industrial houses and professional bodies. To bridge the gap between industry and
academia and to promote research culture among faculty, the college recently organised a
UGC sponsored National Seminar on the theme ―Marketing Brand India Globally-
Opportunities and Challenges‖ .
Criterion IV- Infrastructure and Learning Resources
This dynamic institution is consistently gearing up for and envisaging developmental efforts
in accordance with the infrastructural policy articulated by the college. To make effective
learning a reality, growth of infrastructure has been in tandem with growth in academics.
Situated in the heart of the Manchester of Punjab, the college is sprawled over 14 acres of
land with state of art labs and extensive grounds. The college boasts of spacious classrooms,
well equipped labs, technology enabled learning space, seminar halls, conference rooms,
botanical garden, hostels, language and computer labs, to facilitate effective learning.
Ranging from science to music and computers, the 29 labs of the college endeavour to turn
theoretical knowledge into realistic concepts thereby providing an inclusive and
comprehensive educational experience. For the enhancement and up-gradation of
infrastructure, a state-of-art air conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 has
been constructed. It is the pride of our college. In addition there is an open-air theatre that
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hosts many cultural events and exhibitions. Besides this, the entire campus has fascinating
landscaping with green grass, ornamental plants, medicinal plants and shady trees making the
campus very green and beautiful.
The institute has well furnished, safe, reasonable and homely accommodation facility for the
students. The four hostels have hygienic dining halls, power backup, photostat and medical
facilities. A working women‘s hostel provides accommodation to the teaching faculty. There
are adequate quarters within the campus for the support staff too. Cafeteria offers a cocoon to
the students to unwind and energise themselves at the same time. The library is well equipped
with adequate number of books, journals, magazines and the facility of photocopier .The
library is equipped with computers to provide browsing and computing facility to staff as
well as students. The e-resources from N-list program of INFLIBNET Centre have been
subscribed to provide a vast access to 6333 e-journals and 97333 e-books. Network Resource
centre for research is buzzing with activity to meet the growing demand for research.
Campus is Wi-Fi enabled and has integrated software for all its administrative and academic
activities. Seven Wi-Fi enabled computer labs equipped with latest hardware and software are
interconnected through LAN. Teachers are encouraged to make use of Smart classrooms
equipped with interactive boards for teaching. Each department in the college has individual
computing facility and internet access. This facility is available on over 120 terminals. A
Graphical User Interface (GUI) based customized software is used to automate accounts and
in other administrative tasks.
Our College believes in making optimal use of available resources for stakeholders. While
physical and academic support resources facilitate teaching and learning, emphasis is also
laid on extracurricular activities to improve physical and mental health of students through
sports, gymnasium, yoga etc. The institution takes cognizance of its social responsibility and
does everything possible to contribute to society through NSS activities and other projects
undertaken by student association and faculty.
With regard to physical ambience, college has preserved its traditional look inspite of
infrastructural changes that have come up over the years. Heavy duty generators augment the
supply of electricity to sustain the brilliance of the institution in the event of power failure. In
order to promote usage of alternative energy resources, physics department has installed a
solar panel which is just the beginning of ushering in greener pastures to redress
environmental issues.
Criterion V – Student Support and Progression
In pursuance of the aim of the college ‗SARBAT DA BHALA‘, the college offers continuous
support to its students throughout the span of their studies with us. We, at KCW, welcome
students of diverse backgrounds in terms of economic and social background, talent in fine
arts, dramatics and debating, proficiency in sports, and also students who are differently abled
and are in need of special support. The support offered is multidimensional and the
administration, governing body, teaching and non-teaching staff extend all possible help.
Apart from the national and state level scholarships which are awarded to the meritorious
and/or needy students, governing body, college teachers and the alumni contribute towards
free ships and fee concessions.
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The college regularly provides mentoring and guidance to students appearing in competitive
exams like IAS, UGC-NET, SLET, Bank PO, CAT, CPT etc.. Special guidance in the form
of extra classes for weak students and special classes for brilliant students are also being
conducted by the college.
The college adopts various measures to develop entrepreneurial skills among the students by
organizing various workshops on personality development, soft skills and business etiquettes
to enhance leadership, managerial and communication skills. The institution has a structured
mechanism for career guidance and placements of its students. The students are trained to suit
various needs of the industry. In 2015-16 as many as 148 students were placed in various
companies like IBM, TCS, Concentric, LAVA, Infosys and others.
The college has made giant strides in academic, curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular
gamut. The college has got the distinction of having 100% result in many classes for the last
5 years.
The college is successfully and effectively managing grievances of the students through
Grievances Redressal Cell. Regular effort has been made by Women Cell and Legal Literacy
Club to motivate and empower girls to handle sexual, mental and physical harassment. Anti-
Ragging Committee is active throughout the session as a result of which not even a single
case has been reported in the last five years either in the college or in the hostel.
The college has a very dynamic student council of 60-70 members functioning under the
patronage of the principal and two senior members of the faculty to create a conduit between
the administration and students. The Alumni is a source of constant encouragement and
support. We are in frequent interaction with the ex-students of this institution and retired
teachers. We are striving to empower our students with strength and humility through such
interactions.
As far as Sports achievements are concerned, the college has to its credit International,
National, State and District level achievements. The college sports teams and players have
won various championships and have set new records in different games. The college has
bagged 226 Gold Medals, 194 Silver Medals, 140 Bronze Medals and 14 Overall
Championship Trophies in the past five years and 16 Runners-Up Trophies in different
games, In 2011-12, the college bagged 1st Runners-Up Overall Trophy in Panjab University,
Chandigarh and Overall Championship Trophy in Panjab University in 2012-13 by scoring
342.5 points.
In culmination of the efforts and hard work put in by students of KCW, numerous prizes and
trophies were bagged by our students during various Zonal, Inter Zonal and Inter University
youth festivals. In 2013-14, the college bagged the overall trophy in zonal youth festival by
clinching 11 first, 11 second and 10 third prizes. In 2015-16, the college was again adjudged
as the overall winner. Comprehensive and continuous help in academics, co-curricular, sports
and involvement in service sectors like NSS and NCC ensure the all round development of
the students.
Criterion VI-Governance, Leadership and Management
The mission of the college states ‗Sarbat da Bhala‘ the welfare of all: such is the inspiration
which drives decisions and implementations in the college. The college is committed to the
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task of uplifting women education and empowering them with confidence, knowledge and
capability. The college is governed by the principles of democracy, transparency, flexibility,
innovation and has a result oriented approach. In the words of Ralph Nader, ―The function of
leadership is to produce more leaders.‖ Accordingly, the college leadership provides several
opportunities to its faculty and students to groom leadership abilities among them.
Recognising the need for a requisite support structure to groom leadership, the college
delegates authority and provides operational autonomy to the activities in-charge to decide,
design and deliver and thereby, work towards decentralised governance system.
The college follows a well-framed quality assurance policy to ensure maintenance and
improvement of standards of Higher Education. The IQAC keeps a check on the quality of
the teaching- learning process and the Management, through its efficient guidance, supervises
the overall administration. The college has undertaken various quality improvement strategies
in teaching and learning, research and development, human resource management, industry
interaction, etc. within the framework of its vision and mission statement.
Faculty members and students as conveners and members of committees, societies and clubs
complete the democratization of governance, leadership and management. This democratic
functioning of the college encourages all to be a part of the decision making process and
fosters a feeling of participatory commitment. Feedbacks at the formal and informal level are
also taken into consideration. To monitor effective and efficient use of available financial
resources, the records of finances and accounts are maintained and subjected to internal and
external audit.
The top management is an organisation of highly educated, enlightened and inspired
members whose aim is to lead the institution in the direction of ever growing vistas in
keeping with the current trends in education and the need to acquire skills and knowledge
aligned with the demands of the job market. Having in mind the financial constraints of the
stakeholders, they manage with great thrift the latest and the best for the students. Members
of the management are present in the office daily; they are assisted by their secretarial staff.
The presence of members of the management lends grace and dignity to college functions.
Their words of wisdom inspire students and faculty to achieve their full potential.
The Principal is the highest authority within the college. She has ample administrative
experience to direct the academic and administrative affairs of the college. All stakeholders
have open access to the Principal’s office where they are given a patient hearing. As the
drawing and disbursing officer she deals with financial matters. All leaves are sanctioned by
her. The Vice-Principal is an important functionary of the college. She assists the Principal
and is the acting authority in her absence.
The word ‗Quality‘ has been a mantra of the college. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell
assures the quality with respect to academic as well as administrative activities through
reviewing the existing system to find out the gaps (if any) and bridging gaps. Finally, the cell
performs the control function by monitoring the modification carried out by the concerned
committees/activities in-charge thereby sustaining KCW‘s commitment for continuous
improvements.
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Criterion VII- Innovative and Best Practices
Having a deep concern for the environment, the college has constantly endeavoured to promote and preserve greenery and develop an eco-friendly environment. It can be very well substantiated from the fact that in 14 acres of campus, only 28328 sq. mts. of the area is covered by the buildings; rest of the area is open for sprawling lush green lawns and playgrounds. In fact, it has a green college campus to the tune of 30% of its total area which is much higher than requisite 11% as stipulated by the National Forest Policy for the institutions.
The college has been taking several initiatives with respect to energy conservation, carbon neutrality, rain harvesting, waste management, increase of green cover, planting saplings, awareness campaigns and rallies. Campaigns to reuse plastic and minimize its usage are carried out in the campus. Plastic bottles have been re-furbished into planters and bird-feeders by the students. Strengthening its commitment towards addressing the perils of e-waste, the college organised an e-waste awareness drive. Vermi-Composting unit, best out of waste activities and other environment related awareness drives are constantly undertaken. In an endeavour to re-use paper, students are encouraged to minimise paper waste. Even text books are collected from the seniors to be distributed among the needy students. Redressal of environmental issues through three R‘s ―Reduce, Reuse, Recycle‖ is a step in this direction.
The college is committed to the cause Water Harvesting. The Auditorium has been fitted
with rain water harvesting system. The college has lush green gardens, which include a
Botanical Garden, Shade net house, Herbal Garden, Cactus Garden and Auditorium Lounge
Garden. Major strength of college in maintaining the serene environment is because of every
stakeholder. Students, teaching and non-teaching staff members work hand-in-glove to meet
the environmental quality standards.
Best practices of the college include democratization of teaching departments which entails
complete freedom of time table, unitization of syllabus and organizing workshops, seminars,
industrial and field visits and lectures by experts at the departmental level. This facilitates
sharing of responsibility and allocation of duties to all faculties and in guiding new faculty in
improving their teaching learning process.
We believe that education goes far beyond academics, it is not learning of the facts but the
training of the minds to think and make rational choices. The college has an elaborate
'Triadic Development Program' for providing an opportunity to the students to advance
physically, mentally and spiritually in triadic harmony. This innovative initiative aims to
make the students 'Aware and Enlightened' through an Orientation Program; 'Endowed
and Empowered' through Project Sashakt; and, 'Connected and Empathic' through
Synapse- the college Community Club.
We are a very large establishment catering to more than four thousand five hundred students.
At times this strength is also a challenge. We are forever alert to the differential needs of the
vast student body to which we cater. We always strive hard to improve upon the high
standards that our institution has set for itself.
However, there are various opportunities in future where we can make a mark. With
involvement of students in many active departmental societies, clubs and extra-curricular
activities, the institution is working towards their social development at large.
We have been one of the pioneers in education of this region and are committed to retain our
position as leaders of tomorrow in academic, social and environmental issues.
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SWOC Analysis
Strengths
Commitment towards enhancing academic excellence resulting in laudable
achievements in academics and para-academics
Hub of Sports Excellence with an outshining track record
Centre for Development of pedagogical excellence with admirable achievements
Multi-faculty college offering an array of UG and PG courses along with Value added
and Vocational Courses
Excellent Infrastructural and Learning Resources. State of art auditorium and open air
theatre provide a stage for various co-curricular activities
Vast green campus provides ambience for holistic growth
Serene environs of the hostels provide a home away from home
Excellent Student Support services
Empowering and encouraging the meritorious and needy students through financial
aid and scholarships
Enlightened and Visionary Managing Committee
Highly dedicated faculty with dynamic leadership
Culturally diverse student base
All inclusive admission policy
Student centric teaching learning process
Robust culture of education that fosters critical thinking and creativity
Comprehensive education beyond curriculum
Commitment towards intellectual growth and spiritual development through value
education
Quality assurance through IQAC
MoUs with Industry and academic institutions
Commitment towards institutional social responsibility
Total commitment towards women empowerment
Weaknesses
Inability to revise curriculum as per the changing skills requirements
Lack of regular staff due to Government policies
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Need for developing a more systematic and coordinated student progression tracking
system
Increasing infrastructural requirement due to increasing student strength
Increased financial burden on the management due to diminishing grants from the
Government
Opportunities
Strategic location of college for greater industrial linkages
Avail Research Centre facility for research in Punjabi Language
To commence various Interdisciplinary programs and skill development courses
Avail grants from various funding agencies to promote research culture and activities
Elevation of sports facilities and training to keep up with international standards
Strengthen the Alumni Association to enhance opportunities for the present students
Challenges
Enhancing infrastructure to meet the needs of increasing student strength
Continuous monitoring of teacher-student ratio due to increasing student strength
Adjusting to the rapidly changing techno-environment
Bridging the skills gaps within the constraints of limited academic flexibility
Keeping a balance between teaching and research
Initiating new courses in the absence of financial support and faculty recruitment
policies of the government
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PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE:
1. Name and Address of the College:
Name: Khalsa College for Women
Address: Civil Lines, Ludhiana
City: Ludhiana Pin:141001 State: Punjab
Website: http://www.kcwludhiana.org
2. For Communication:
Designation Name Telephone
with STD code
Mobile &
Fax
Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Mukti
Gill
0161-2420987 9814781223
0161-5086077
Vice Principal Ms.Sumedha
Wadhwa
0161-2420987 9815962454
0161-5086077
Steering
Committee
Coordinator
Ms.Sarvjit Kaur 0161-2420987 9814206936
0161-5086077
3. Status of the Institution:
Affiliated College
Constituent College
Any other (specify)
4. Type of Institution:
a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education
b. By Shift
i. Regular
ii. Day
iii. Evening
5. It is a recognized minority institution?
Yes
No
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide
documentary evidence.
Not Applicable
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6. Sources of funding:
Government
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 06/07/1958 (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. University to which the college is Panjab University,
affiliated /or which governs the college Chandigarh
(If it is a constituent college)
c. Details of UGC recognition:
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC
(AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)
Under Section/
clause
Recognition/Approval
details
Institution/Department
Program
Day, Month
and Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Validity
Remarks
i. Not Applicable
ii. Not Applicable
iii. Not Applicable
iv. Not Applicable
(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as
recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No
Under Section Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Remarks(If any)
i. 2 (f) 13-3-1978
ii. 12 (B) 30-3-1978
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9. Is the college recognized
a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition: ………NA ……… (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and
Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:
Location * Urban
Campus area in sq. mts. 56656 sq.mt.
Built up area in sq. mts. 28328 sq.mt.
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers
or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with
other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the
facilities covered under the agreement.
• Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities
• Sports facilities
∗ playground
∗ swimming pool X
∗ gymnasium
• Hostel
∗ Boys‘ hostel NA
i. Number of hostels NA
ii. Number of inmates NA
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
∗ Girls‘ hostel
i . Number of hostels 0 4
ii. Number of inmates 796
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
∗Recreational Facility
∗Computer Facility
∗Library Facility
∗Provision for medical assistance
∗Constant water supply through RO‘s
∗Geyser
∗Generator
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∗ Working women‘s hostel
i. Number of inmates
∗Teaching 12
∗Non – Teaching 10
ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers
available—cadre wise)
• Cafeteria—
• Health centre–
First-aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance…Health
centre staff –
Qualified doctor
Fulltime
Part-time
Qualified Nurse Fulltime Part-time
•Facilities like banking, post office, book shops
•Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff:
Special routes at the college timings are available to students on
concessional bus passes.
•Animal house X
•Biological waste disposal
•Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage
•Solid waste management facility
•Waste water management
•Water harvesting
12. Details of programs offered by the college
(Give data for current academic year) (2015-16)
Program
Level
Name of the Program/ Course
Duration
Entry
Qualification
Medium of
instruction
Sanctioned/ approved Student strength
No.of students
admitted
Under-
Graduate
B.A. 3 years 10+2 Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
-- 589
B.Sc. (Med) 3 years 10+2
(Med)
English -- 180
B.Sc. (Non Med) 3 years 10+2
(Non-Med)
English -- 357
B. Com 3 years 10+2
(with 40%
aggregate)
Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
220 224
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B.A. Hons (English) 3 years 10+2
(with 50%
aggregate)
English
--
21
B.A. Hons (Punjabi) 3 years 10+2
(with 50%
aggregate)
Punjabi
--
23
B.A. Hons (Pol. Sci.) 3 years 10+2
(with 50%
aggregate)
Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
--
18
B.Sc. Biotech. (Hons) 3 years 10+2
Med/Non-
Med
English 25 26
BBA 3 years 10+2 (with
50%
aggregate)
English 80 92
BCA 3 years 10+2 (with
50%
aggregate)
English 80 82
Post-
Graduate
M.A. (Pol. Sci.) 2 Years B.A. (with
50%
aggregate)
Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
60 60
M.A. (History) 2 Years B.A. (with
50%
aggregate)
Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
60 51
M.A. (Fine Arts) 2 Years B.A. (with
50%
aggregate)
Pbi/Hindi/
Eng
40 15
M.A. (Punjabi) 2 Years B.A. (with
50%
aggregate)
Punjabi 60 35
M.A. (English) 2 Years B.A. (with
50%
aggregate)
English 60 58
M.Sc. (IT) 2 Years BCA/B.E./B
.Tech in
comp. Appl.
English 30 27
M.Sc. (Math) 2 Years B.Sc. (Non-
Med) or
B.A.(with
Maths)
English 60 56
M. Com 2 Years B.Com English 40 47
Integrated
Programs
PG
-- -- -- -- -- --
M.Phil. -- -- -- -- -- --
Ph.D -- -- -- -- -- --
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Certificate
courses/ UG
Diploma
Courses
-Fashion Designing
-Cosmetology
-Fine arts
-Bank Management
-Travel & Tourism
-Animation &
Graphics
-Call center training
-Computer based
accountancy
Certificate
(C)for 1
year
Diploma
(D) for 2
years
Advance
Diploma
(AD) for
3 years
Along with
graduation
English 40
40
40
38(C)/8(D)
16(C)
30(C)
31(C)/16(D)
29(C )/11(D )
37(C )/24(D )
16(C )
40(C )/13(D)
Advanced
UG
Diploma
Courses
-Animation &
Graphics
-Computer based
accountancy
-Bank Management
1 year Along with
graduation
English 40 09
15
20
PG
Diploma
PGDCA 1 Year Bachelor
degree with
50% marks
English 30 26
PGDFD 1 Year Bachelor
degree with
50% marks
English 40 24
Vocational
Courses
The college also offers three vocational courses-Computer Applications, Office
Management & Secretarial Practices and Functional English at Undergraduate level.
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programs?
Yes No
If yes, how many?
14. New programs introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes No Number
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like
Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering
academic degree awarding programs. Similarly, do not list the departments
offering common compulsory subjects for all the programs like English, regional
languages etc.)
Faculty Departments
UG PG Research
Science Biotech
Botany
Chemistry
Physics
Zoology
Computer
09
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Arts English
Hindi
Punjabi
Maths
Music (V), (I)
History
Home Science
Functional English
Geography
Physical Education
Psychology
Sanskrit
Political Science
Computer Science
Sociology
Economics
Fine Arts & Painting
Office Management
Commerce Commerce and Management
16. Number of Programs offered under (Program means a degree course like BA, B.
Sc, MA, M.Com…)
a. annual system -
b. semester system 32
c. trimester system -
17. Number of Programs with
a. Choice Based Credit System -
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach -
c. Any other (specify and provide details) -
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programs in Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the program(s)……NA……… (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the program
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………NA………………
Date: …………NA……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:……NA………………..
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c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education
Program separately?
Yes No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG program in Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the program(s)……… NA ………. (dd/mm/yyyy)
and number of batches that completed the program
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………NA………………
Date: …………NA……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:……NA………………..
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education
Program separately?
Yes No
20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching faculty Non-
teaching staff
Technical
staff
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F
Sanctioned by the
UGC/University/ State
Government
Recruited
10 20 9 8
Yet to recruit
Sanctioned by the
Management/ society
orother authorized
bodies
Recruited
4 13 2 1
Yet to recruit
*M-Male*F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant
Professor
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - - - -
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Ph.D. - - - 7 - 10 17
M.Phil. - - - 7 - 11 18
PG - - - - - 12 12
Temporary teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - 10 10
M.Phil. - - - - - 17 17
PG - - - - - 101 101
Part-time teachers
Ph.D. - - - - - 1 1
M.Phil. - - - - - - -
PG - - - - - 4 4
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.
23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four
academic years.
Categories
Year1
(2012-13)
Year2
(2013-14)
Year3
(2014-15)
Year4
(2015-16)
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC - 126 - 235 - 421 - 634
ST - - - - - - - 01
OBC - 28 - 59 - 299 - 403
General - 3871 - 3829 - 3559 - 3557
Others - 154 - 294 - 720 - 1038
24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M.Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same State where the college is
located
3965 620 - - 4585
Students from other states of
India
10 - - - 10
NRI students - - - - 0
Foreign students - - - - 0
Total 3975 620 0 0 4595
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG 5.5 PG 6.6
26. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost=total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled)
(a) including the salary component Rs. 33,404.37
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(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 12,644.12
27. Does the college offer any program/s in distance education mode (DEP)?
Yes No
If yes,
a) Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programs of another
University
Yes No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
N. A.
c) Number of programs offered N.A.
d) Programs carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
Yes No
28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the program/course offered
29. Is the college applying for
Accreditation: Cycle1 Cycle2 Cycle3 Cycle4
Re-Assessment:
(Cycle1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle2, Cycle3 and Cycle4 refer store-
accreditation)
30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle3, Cycle4 and re-assessment
only)
Cycle1:04/11/2004 (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result A+
Cycle2: ………………(dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....
Cycle3:……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....
*Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an
annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year.
239
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (Teaching days means
days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)
180
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33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC
(dd/mm/yyyy) 27/08/2003
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to
NAAC.
i. AQAR_______AQAR 2015-16 on 01/11/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
ii. AQAR______AQAR 2014-15 on 29/01/2016 _____________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
iii. AQAR ______AQAR 2013-14 on 31/12/2015 _____________(DD/MM/YYYY)
iv. AQAR_______AQAR 2012-13 on 05/04/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
v. AQAR_______AQAR 2011-12 on 02/04/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
vi. AQAR_______AQAR 2010-11 on 01/04/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
vii. AQAR_______AQAR 2009-10 on 31/03/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
viii. AQAR_______AQAR 2008-09 on 31/03/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
ix. AQAR_______AQAR 2007-08 on 31/03/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
x. AQAR______AQAR 2006-07 on 20/02/2016____ __________(DD/MM/YYYY)
xi. AQAR______AQAR 2005-06 on 15/03/2016_______ _______ (DD/MM/YYYY)
xii. AQAR_______AQAR 2004-05 on 30/03/2016______________(DD/MM/YYYY)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include.
(Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)
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CRITERION - I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these
are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
Khalsa College for Women was established in 1958 by a group of like-minded
philanthropists for the education and upliftment of women and rural women in particular. The
institute draws inspiration from Sant Attar Singh ji of Mastuana, an educationist, visionary
and saint. It stepped into its Golden Jubilee year in the session 2008-09, with the reckoning
reputation of being one of the most renowned premier postgraduate institution, engaged at all
times in the holistic development of women. It now has an appreciable strength of 4595
students and fosters 4 hostels, which accommodate more than750 students.
VISION
The college visualizes a future where women empowerment is no more a goal but a reality.
Assurance of justice and equity in society to women by extending academic, financial,
emotional and moral support is the focal point of the vision of the institution.
MISSION
KCW promises its stakeholders an opportunity to advance physically, mentally and
spiritually in triadic harmony concordant with the tenet of the Khalsa, surrender the self to the
community, enshrined in the college motto „Sarbat da Bhala‟, the welfare of all. Women
from all sections of society enter the portals of this institution which provides them with the
opportunity to flourish and to attain their full potential. The mission of the institute is to
direct the mind of the young generation so as to engage in the task of nation building. Its aim
is to provide the nation with an honest, hardworking and dedicated workforce. It seeks to
bring about a change in society‟s attitude towards women by inculcating confidence in them
regarding their own potential as an economically independent workforce and equal partner in
social transformation.
To this end, the College‟s mission statement is set out in form of definite tasks which defines
the College‟s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the students it seeks to serve,
the institution‟s traditions and value orientations, the needs of society and its course for the
future. The mission is dynamic and its tasks are defined and periodically reviewed to meet the
challenges and opportunities of changing times.
OBJECTIVES
The Objectives of the College are stated in the tasks of the Mission. The College seeks to
inculcate through its programs:
Belief in self as a woman by empowering them.
To provide an environment conducive to academic excellence.
To inculcate the value of discipline in the students.
To provide an excellent infrastructure.
To ensure that girls have the social and technical skills needed for living and working
in the modern world and are flexible in their approach to careers.
Holistic development through promotion of participation in curricular and co-
curricular activities beyond their curriculum.
To sensitize values of citizenship through civic sense, public conduct, leadership,
rights and responsibilities.
To stimulate respect and sensitivity for the others through exposure to cultural
diversity, languages and human rights.
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To facilitate the inclusion of minorities and differently-abled persons in the main
stream of higher education.
To generate a positive environment for knowledge generation through improved
research facilities and excellent infrastructure.
The College communicates its vision, mission and objectives to all its stakeholders through
a) College website.
b) College prospectus.
c) Newsletter.
d) Annual report (read at Prize Distribution and on Convocation).
e) Orientation Programs.
f) Regular tutorials.
g) Society functions/Departmental activities.
h) The regular general assembly for all students effectively disseminates institutional
objectives and obligations.
i) Display boards in prominent places on campus.
1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective
implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through
specific example(s).
Being an affiliated college of the Panjab University, Chandigarh, allocation of time
for teaching is done according to university prescribed guidelines and parameters as defined
by the curriculum. Khalsa College tries to optimize the same to further its goals of providing
the highest quality education to its students. The College develops and deploys action plans
for the effective implementation of the curriculum in the following ways:
Orientation Program: The academic session begins with an orientation program
where the principal addresses the newly inducted batch in the assembly and
sensitizes them not only to the academic philosophy of the college but also to the
importance attached to their holistic development.
Academic Calendar: All the heads of departments in consultation with their
faculty members, frame an academic calendar before the commencement of the
session. The students are acquainted with the syllabus and time-table in the
beginning of the academic session. It helps in tracing the effective scheduling of
classroom teaching and other co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and
thereby identifying the total number of days available for teaching.
Allocation of Subjects: The subject allocation is done as per the expertise of the
faculty member. Unitisation of syllabus by teachers is done month wise.
Modular plans: Lesson Plans are also prepared by the faculty members in the
covering the unitization of syllabus which allows the teacher to visualize every step
of the teaching process in advance. These plans are reviewed and rechecked if need
be.
Assigning Project and surveys: Project work and assignments are assigned to the
students in the beginning of the session to provide them with sufficient time and
opportunity for comprehensive study.
Learner–centered teaching techniques: The institution promotes the adoption of
learner-centered teaching techniques and tools such as power point presentation,
group discussions, industrial training, role playing and practical classes as a
supplement to classroom training. Field /Industrial visits as well as demonstration
of different skills and techniques by experts /coaches in the specialised fields to
acquaint the students with the actual work environment.
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Comprehensive and Continuous Evaluation: Besides the class tests, surprise
tests, class discussions, seminar presentations to evaluate the results of the
students, House Exams/Pre-semester Exams, Final Exams are held for the
evaluation of the students. Internal assessment is given to the students on the basis
of house test score, assignments, class performance and attendance. For Viva
(theory and practical), external faculty is appointed by the University to examine
the students. The highest scorer in respective subjects is awarded prizes by the
college as an incentive to excel further.
Department Societies: Various departments have superstructure of societies
existing in the college such as Economic society, Commerce society, Hindi society
etc. which organize talks and seminars relevant to their specific discipline to
deepen the understanding of their curriculum.
Faculty Enrichment: For effective implementation of the curriculum, upgradation
of the faculty is vital. For this, faculty is constantly encouraged to participate in
self-improvement programs such as orientation and refresher courses, faculty
development programs, workshop, seminars etc. The institution encourages its
faculty to present research papers in seminars and conferences, both at national and
international level. Faculty members are also encouraged to pursue Ph.D. and
undertake minor and major projects with UGC. Two staff members have
completed and seven have registered themselves for Ph.D. in past five years.
Library Updation: Up gradation of library is done so that teachers and students
are able to draw from the constantly growing pool of knowledge. Membership for
INFLIBNET National Library & Information Services (N-List) has been approved
for downloading various journals and scholarly contents for those who are
pursuing their M.Phil and PhD degree and are involved with any other research
activity.
Tutorial Groups: The students of the college are divided into smaller groups
(tutorial groups) and each group is allocated a tutor who redresses their grievances,
takes their feedback regarding the problems/difficulties they face in the curriculum
of different subjects of their study.
Feedback on curriculum: The feedback received from the students and other
stakeholders regarding the curriculum is conveyed to the University for necessary
actions by Board of Studies of respective faculties and accordingly the relevant
modifications are made in the syllabi.
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from
the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and
improving teaching practices?
The University provides both procedural as well as practical support to the affiliated
colleges. All the necessary matters and compelling problems relating to the curriculum and
teaching practices are discussed in depth in the College Development Council (CDC),
Academic Council and Governing council. On the basis of these outcomes necessary action
are initiated.
Procedural Support: The University defines and confines our operational area by
specifying/conducting the following:
a) Defining the Syllabi for each subject which is subsequently transacted to the learners.
b) The Academic Staff College, Panjab University regularly organizes refresher courses,
orientation courses and faculty development programs, Seminars, Conferences and
Workshops to update the knowledge of the teachers.
c) Deciding the number of teaching days in an academic session
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d) Providing the list of text books, reference books and books which deal with the topics
in the syllabus
e) Weightage for evaluation of theory and practical subjects.
f) Provision of allowed subject combinations/specialization/options (Elective and
Honours).
g) Broad guidelines for forming subject combinations for BA/B.Sc. classes.
Practical Support: The office of the Dean College Development Council (DCDC), PU deals
with the matters related to affiliations and approvals of the opening of new colleges or new
courses.
a) Fresh appointments of the faculty in the affiliated colleges are also made through this
office.
b) The applications of those students who seek late admission in the affiliated colleges
are forwarded to the Vice Chancellor‘s office for approval through this office.
c) The office of the DCDC provides scholarships to the deserving needy students every
year.
d) The office also provides financial support to the colleges to organize
seminars/conferences/workshops/symposia etc. The teachers of the affiliated colleges
who wish to participate in seminars/conferences/workshops/symposia etc. in India get
travel grants from this office.
e) Appointment of external examiners, invigilators and superintendents for annual and
semester examinations.
f) Scheduling of annual/semester exams.
g) Appointment of Head Examiners, Sub Examiners, Paper Setters, Observers and
Flying Squads.
h) Faculty of the college also moves to peer institutes for conduct of practical exams and
viva-voce which provides an opportunity to interact and improve teaching practices.
Institutional Support: The College provides a conducive environment to develop new and
effective ways of translating college goals and objectives into actions. It provides the faculty
avenues for research, growth and development. The procedural support provided by the
college includes:
a) Providing regular upgradation of library stock and reference material like journals and
e-journals, magazines, and software.
b) Computer and Internet facility for staff to update themselves.
c) Well-equipped laboratories for conducting practicals.
d) Motivating the faculty to participate in the Orientation/ Refresher Courses/ FDP/
Workshops/ Seminars organized by the Academic Staff college, Panjab University,
Chandigarh.
e) Organizing Conferences/Workshops/Seminars in the college
f) Smart class rooms and inter-active boards further support effective teaching learning
process.
g) Display of latest updates from UGC on faculty notice board with respect to
projects/workshops/travel grant etc.
h) Display of invitations/calls for research papers and participation in
workshops/conferences by other institutes and universities.
i) Academicians from centers of higher learning and professional fields are invited as
resource persons on different occasions.
j) Faculty is encouraged to participate and present papers in seminars and attend
workshops and conferences too.
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Table: 1.1 Details of infrastructure to support innovation in teaching learning practices
Infrastructure Facilities
Campus Area Catering to both mental and physical needs of the students
and staff.
Rooms It includes many smart classrooms for regular teaching.
Laboratories For practical work of computer science, Social sciences,
Sciences, Languages, Commerce and Management.
Auditorium For curricular and Co-curricular activities.
Seminar Hall Well furnished with tables, visitor chairs, projectors and
podium fitted with mike system.
Library Collection of books, journals, newspapers, magazines ,e-
journals, e-books etc., accessible to both staff and students.
Wi-Fi /Inflibnet Anytime, anywhere networking.
CCTV Cameras The college is covered by electronic surveillance systems
through CCTVs providing full coverage of all areas to
maintain security, safety and discipline in the college.
Tennis Court To encourage budding lawn tennis players, two clay courts
are provided in the campus.
Playground
Various Games
For physical development of the students, the college
encourages participation in various outdoor sports.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for
effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the
affiliating University or other statutory agency. The college provides all kinds of infrastructural and other support facilities for the
effective curriculum delivery. A range of sequenced and structured activities are used to
enhance sharing, participation and collaboration between various stakeholders.
Modern teaching methods: Along with the traditional teaching methods, the college also
provides modern technological resources which include:
The departments are provided with ICT enabled classrooms. Use of interactive boards
in smart classrooms has enabled the students to make multimedia presentations.
The latest software to support pedagogy, audio/visual aids, LCD/LED projectors and
OHPs/Multi-media etc. are provided so that teachers can use power-point
presentations, images and video case studies as teaching tools.
Well-equipped computerized library with latest books, reference books, journals and
magazines etc. provides wide range of academic learning material to students and
staff.
Visits to various Industries, Companies, Banks, Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, Science
City, and Reserves and other relevant places are also organised for effectiveness of
curriculum delivery.
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Students are also entrusted with different responsibilities such as organizing,
anchoring & photographing various events and activities in the college to hone their
team building and organizational skills.
The college magazine ‗Rashma‘ entrusts the students with responsibility as editors for
different sections.
ICT training is provided to faculty for effective curriculum delivery. Various
workshops on subjects such as “Enhancing teaching–learning skills”, Developing
Teacher-Taught relationship through sensitization of professional responsibilities of a
Teacher” etc. were organised by the college. It has acted as a catalytic approach for
enhancing the curriculum delivery of the faculty.
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as
industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the
curriculum?
1. Interaction with Industry
Theme based industrial and field visits are organized for students to offer insight
into the practical application of the curriculum studied in the classroom. It allows
students to know things practically through interaction, working methods and
employment practices For example: In 2013, Industrial visit to Britannia and Parle
Industries was organised by Department of Business Administration. On 4th Feb,
2014, students of Department of Commerce visited Hero Cycles (one of the largest
manufacturer of cycles in the world) to understand different aspects of production.
In 2015, Industrial visit to Hero Motocorp and Parker Industries was organized by
Department of Business Administration. On 18th Feb, 2015, a group of students
visited Inland Container Depot (Dry Port), Sahnewal, Ludhiana to gain exposure
on Export Import procedures. Similarly visits to Ludhiana Stock and capital
market, Max Life Insurance, Citi Bank and the like are frequently organized by
Commerce and Management Department. The department of Biotechnology
organized a visit to the Science Express - “Bio diversity Special Train” on August
4, 2014. Students were made conversant with the biodiversity of Himalayas, North
- Eastern area, Western Ghats, Coastal area and islands. An Educational tour was
organized by the Biotech department to CIPHET (Central Institute of Post-Harvest
Engineering and technology) at PAU, Ludhiana.
The college organizes industry-institute interaction that helps to assess the
expectations of the job market. Accordingly the placement cell of the college
invites experts from different specialized institutes and industry to bridge the gap
between theory and practice. For example, One-day symposium on ‘Industry-
Academic Gap’ was organised by Placement cell where Mr. Abhishek Upadhyaya
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Step up Placement was invited
as Chief Guest along with Dr. S.K. Chadha, Director Placement Cell, Punjab
University Chandigarh and Professor of International Business & Marketing, to
deliberate upon necessary skills required by students to get absorbed in industry.
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell are actively working to ensure
placements of final year students. The representatives of various industrial houses
like Concentrix, Dell, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture allow students to directly interact
with job providers through interviews, group discussions and tests.
The placement cell also organizes seminars and workshops for overall persona
building of students.“360° Personality Development Workshop” was organized in
which Mr. Dilbagh Singh, Director Brain Power Services Pvt. Ltd. interacted with
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the students on confidence building, emotional intelligence, communication skills,
body language, stress-management, team work and leadership.
The college has signed MOUs and letter of understanding with industries and few
leading women professionals and entrepreneurs to enrich the students about
Industry expectations.
Students of M.Sc (IT) and M.Com undergo compulsory industrial training and
prepare industry relevant projects which help in building scientific temper among
the students.
2. Interaction with Universities
The faculty of the college plays an active role in the implementation and
enrichment of the prescribed curriculum. The faculty from the college actively
participates in the curriculum through university bodies like Board of
Studies/Faculty of Arts, Commerce, Science, etc.
Faculty of the institution takes part in various Faculty Development and
Orientation Programs to keep them updated about the latest trends in their subject
areas.
The faculty is also involved in the paper setting of other universities like Guru
Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjabi University, Patiala, Kurukshetra
University, Kurukshetra, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, etc. which
helps them to identify the major differences in the course content of different
universities and suggest necessary changes in the present curriculum. During the
evaluation duties also, faculty members interact with the members of others
colleges and come out with the valuable suggestions.
Eminent faculties from national and international universities are invited to the
institution for Guest Lectures, Workshops, and seminars by various departments
and societies; details of which can be found in the individual departmental report.
i. For example, Dr. Ronki Ram, Honorary Director, ICSSR, Panjab University,
Chandigarh, (NWRC) Fellow and Dean, Faculty of Arts, was the chief spokesperson
on the lecture on “Making sense of Education in Contemporary World”. ii. Dr. Simran Kaur, Associate Professor (Department of Biological Sciences and
Geology) at QCC Queens Borough Community College, City University of New
York, was invited to provide honorary expert advice on “High Impact Teaching
Practices, Classroom Enrichment and Student Success” for promoting academic
enrichment of faculty and students of the college. She suggested that faculty should be
more interactive, creative, innovative and develop in-class and out-class activities to
provide students with quality learning experiences through integrative learning, group
based skills, global competence and self-paced learning.
iii. Dr. Harminder Singh, Associate Professor, Deakin University, Melbourne was
invited for the seminar on “Changing Scenario of Higher Education Abroad”. He
opined on global networking so that students will learn about cultural differences and
have access to top notch facilities. He recommended signing international linkages
with universities and institutes abroad for faculty exchange programs and student
exchange programs.
iv. Prof. Sangeeta Shahane, Area Coordinator & Faculty, Business School, Gurgaon
and Prof. Deepa, Director Communication Practitioner, Level-4 Human Capital
Trainer Accredited American institute of Business Psychology was invited to organise
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one day FDP on “Enhancing Experimental Learning Through Interactive Game-based
Content”. The goal of FDP was to help the teachers in promoting deep learning among
students leading to long term retention of learned material and fostering student
engagement in the learning process.
v. Dr Sanjeev Sharma, Director, University Institute of Applied Management
Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh was invited as the resource person for
organising FDP on “Various Funding agencies for Research Work.” Main purpose of
the program was to encourage teachers to learn continuously as they teach so that they
adapt themselves to the challenging and dynamic education environment.
3. Membership of Research Bodies
The members of faculty are encouraged to take the membership of professional
research bodies to keep themselves aware of the latest changes in the dynamic
business environment. For Example: Dr. Mukti Gill (Principal) is a Life Member
of The Indian Science Congress Association (Kolkata), Punjab Academy of
Sciences(Punjabi University, Patiala) , International Society of Environmental
Botanists (Lucknow), Indian Society for Plant Physiology (IARI, New
Delhi).Various faculty members in Department of Commerce are members of
Punjab Commerce and Management Association. Dr. Pooja Chatley, (Head,
Department of Business Administration) is a member of Ludhiana Management
Association. Ms. Kamaljit Grewal (Head, Department of Botany) is a life member
of college of Basic Sciences. The learning gained from such memberships are
practically executed while framing and upgradation of course curriculum.
The faculty members are regularly motivated to get their research papers published
in the national and international refereed journals. Many of the teachers have got
their papers published in the good quality journals till date.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the
development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff
members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback,
teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.
Since the college is affiliated to Panjab University Chandigarh, it does not have the
autonomy to effect changes in the curriculum except through representation in Board of
Studies and other bodies of the University. The following faculty of the college actively
participates in the curriculum revision through University bodies like members of Board of
Studies/Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce etc.
Table: 1.2 List of Staff Members associated with Universities
S. No. Name Department Nature of membership
1 Dr. Varinder Kaur
Thind
Zoology 1. Member, Library Committee, Panjab University,
Chandigarh.
2. Member, Standing Committee, College Dev
Council, Panjab, Chandigarh (Jan 2009 –Dec.
2010)
3. Added Member, Faculty of Sciences, Panjab,
Chandigarh.
4. Vice President, PUSC till 2008 (April-June 2007)
5. Potential Member, Co-ordinator of NAAC (March,
2005)
6. Member co-ordinator of NAAC till now
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2 Dr. Mukti Gill Botany 1. Added Member, Faculty of Dairying, animal
Husbandry and agriculture, Panjab University,
Chandigarh (Feb 2015-Jan 2016)
2. Secretary, Faculty of Dairying, animal Husbandry
and agriculture, Panjab University, Chandigarh
(Feb 2016-Jan 2017)
3 Dr. Rupinder Gill History Added Member, PU
(Feb. 2009 –Jan 2011)
(April 2007-March 2009)
5 Ms. Nirmal
Dawra Political
Science Member PG Board of Studies in Political Science
(April 2007- March2009)
6 Ms. Gursharan
Kaur Political
Science Member PG Board of Studies in Political Science
(April 2007-March 2009)
7 Ms. Saravjit Kaur Political
Science
1. Added member of Faculty of Arts for 3 tenures.
(Feb. 2009 –Jan. 2011)
(Feb. 2013 – Jan. 2015)
(Feb. 2015 – Jan. 2017)
2. Member PG Board of Studies in Political Science
(April 2007 –till date).
8 Dr. Iqbal Kaur Punjabi Added member Senate (2010-11)
9 Ms. Sangeeta
Sharma
Physics Added Member, Faculty of Science (Feb. 2009 –Jan.
2011)
10 Ms. Devinderpal
Kaur Zoology Added Member, Animal Husbandry, PU (Feb. 2009 –
Jan. 2011)
11 Dr. Priyaka
Khanna
Commerce Added member of Faculty of Business Management
& Commerce for 3 consecutive tenures.
• Feb 2011 to Jan 2013,
• Feb 2013 to Jan 2015 and
• Feb 2015 to Jan 2017,
12 Dr. Khushdip
Kaur
Commerce Member of extended board of studies (2010-11)
13 Dr. Aditi Satija Psychology Member of UG Board of studies
2010-11 to 2012-13
The college obtains feedback on curriculum from staff members, parents,
employers/industries, academic peers, alumni and their outcomes are analyzed by the
Principal, Advisory Committee/IQAC towards improvement of college prospects.
Table: 1.3 Details of feedback from various stakeholders
Type of Feedback Frequency/Method Suggestions
Student Feedback • Yearly-through
questionnaire
• Student Council Meeting
• Suggestion Box
• Weekly Interaction
through tutorials
• Introduction of ICT
• Introduction of Soft-skill training and
personality development courses.
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Type of Feedback Frequency/Method Suggestions
Faculty Feedback • Through Staff Meetings
• Interaction with Principal
and Advisory
Committee/IQAC
• Resolved various issues regarding time
table, classrooms, grievances of
students and teachers.
• Experts to be invited frequently to
update students and faculty.
Industry Feedback • Industrial visit
• Talk of experts from
industry
• The gaps between theory and practice
with respect to employability must be
bridged through workshops, seminars
and industrial visits.
• Experts to be called from the industry
for counselling students on how to
prepare themselves for the job market.
Alumni Feedback • Annual Alumni Meet
• Coaching classes for UGC/ NET and
Competitive Exams and regular mock
tests must be held.
Parents feedback • Half yearly through
PTMs
• Reports cards sent home.
• Lecture shortage is controlled
• Irregularities are curbed.
• Parents are timely apprised about their
ward’s performance.
Managing
Committee
Feedback
• Yearly Managing
Committee meetings
• To enrich curriculum and conduct
various activities.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other
than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If ‘yes’, give
details on the process (‘Needs Assessment’, design, development and planning)
and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
Khalsa College, being one of the affiliated Colleges of Panjab University is not
empowered to formulate its own curriculum. However, the college makes every effort for
enrichment of curriculum delivery through organising seminars, workshops, lectures by
guests/ experts, and industrial visits etc., for visualizing the subjects practically.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are
achieved in the course of implementation?
The college has outlined the objectives in line with the objectives stated for the
curriculum by the university. There is comprehensive formal and informal system at college
to ensure that the stated objectives of the curriculum are achieved in the course of
implementation. The college has developed a four-level mechanism to ensure the
achievement of the stated objectives:
i. At Advisory Committee/IQAC level: The Advisory Committee/IQAC of the
college comprising of the senior faculty meets to deliberate on various issues
related to curriculum and non-academic issues e.g. discussion of admission
process, academic planning to revise pedagogical strategies based on faculty‟s
experience and feedback , discussing students‘ safety and other strategic issues.
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ii. At Departmental level: The heads of department in the college have the onus of
keeping track of milestones in completion of curriculum throughout the semester.
All the heads of departments develop strategies to implement the decisions of the
advisory committee/IQAC and take up other relevant issues such as subject
allocation, preparation of time table , discussing the lesson plans, acquainting the
students with unitization of syllabus in the beginning of the academic session,
making tutorial groups, discussing the assignments, case studies, project work
with faculty members ,reviewing the internal assessment and visualizing every
step to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the curriculum keeping in
mind the needs and capabilities of the students and staff. At departmental level
comprehensive comparative analysis of the college results at the university level/
district level are done at the end of the semester to ensure the critical assessment
of teaching –learning practices.
iii. At Individual level: Most of the teachers at their own level keep track of course
milestones and ensure that curriculum development is done with the course
objectives.
The teachers actively organise seminars, lectures by experts, and educational
trips, inter college debates and quiz etc. Students are encouraged to take up
independent studies and research to aid in their holistic learning.
The faculty members at departmental level analyse and monitor the results of
the students through class tests, assignments, project work, presentations as
well as participation in the classroom activities that serves as a part of internal
assessment. This acts as a feedback for revising the pedagogy.
The teachers in addition to their regular lectures and tutorials, wherever
necessary, conduct extra doubt sessions to strengthen the holistic learning
process
To provide special help to weak students and extra material to the brighter
ones. A holistic approach of evaluation which identifies slow as well as bright
learners is followed.
iv. At Principal level: At the end of each academic session, the Principal convenes
an Academic review meeting with Faculty. In the meetings, students’ feedback
and the feedback from other stakeholders is discussed which may be implemented
in the following session.
1.2 ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill
development courses etc., offered by the institution.
The main goal of the college is to enrich, enlighten and empower women. To achieve
this, college has offered various skill development courses in the form of Add on courses,
Diplomas and few Vocational Courses for students along with their graduation. These
courses are designed to enhance the employability quotient of the students through enhancing
their occupational competencies. The Add on courses are open to regular students from any
stream at three levels i.e. Certificate /Diploma/Advanced Diploma.
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Table: 1.4 Details of Skill development courses
Course Course objective Level
Post –Graduate
Diploma in
Fashion Designing
To build a strong foundation in terms of design sense,
conceptualization, independent research, creative
application and individual artistic expression and
provide great potential for employment opportunities in
the rapidly expanding designer labels, luxury brands,
apparel retail brands and ready-to-wear industry
One Year
Diploma
consisting of
two semesters.
Post-Graduate
Diploma in
Computer
Application
To teach literacy in computers to women as knowledge
of computer software has become vital in almost all
walks of life especially in industry.
One Year
Diploma
consisting of
two semesters.
Bank Management To imbibe necessary technical skills and practical
knowledge about management of banks and provide
excellent base for career in financial service industry.
C/D/AD
Computer Based
Accountancy
To provide fundamental knowledge of computers which
involves detailed study of accounts, assets, code,
structure design and management of information
reports.
C/D/AD
Animation and
Graphics
To enable the students to master the art of animation,
audio and video with computer interactive method to
create new visual and virtual world
C/D/AD
Cosmetology To impart theoretical and practical training to the
students in beauty culture, hair dressing and personal
grooming.
Certificate
Travel &Tourism
Management
To understand the nature and history of the
hospitality/tourism industry.
Certificate
Call centre
Training
To develop communication skills, voice and accent
training, grammar, fluency, articulation, choice of
words, customer service, culture sensitization and basic
knowledge of computers.
Certificate
Fashion designing This basic intensive course provides students with a
foundation in both the construction and graphic skills
and strategies necessary to begin a career in fashion
design.
Certificate
Fine Arts To provide knowledge of the fundamentals of art and
design, gain experience with the required tools,
materials and techniques for making art and design, and
master specific concepts and skills.
Certificate
Vocational courses
Functional English The goal of this course is to improve students ‗oral proficiency through
English pronunciation, enhance their range of vocabulary and develop
their language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing for use in
activities based on real life situations.
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Office
management
and Secretarial
Practice
To familiarize students with the activities in a modern office and tools
and environment in the office.
Computer
Applications
This course provides a foundation in information technology concepts,
operating system functions and computer applications. This course is used
to meet the College‘s general education information literacy goals.
*C- Certificate course; *D-Diploma; *AD-Advance Diploma.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programs that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If „yes‟,
give details.
The College offers a plethora of courses in arts, science, commerce, computers and
management. In addition to pursuing a degree course for graduation, students can also opt for
an added option of Add-on courses, such a student can avail a degree for graduation along
with Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma depending upon whether the students take up
one/two/three years of add-on course.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic
flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development,
academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for
employability.
Range of Core/Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the
college
Panjab University, Chandigarh act does not give the provision of academic flexibility to
the affiliated institutions apart from innovative courses at UG and PG level sponsored by
University Grants Commission. The institution offers regular courses whose curriculum is
decided by affiliating university to secure a B. Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA and BCA degree,
but in certain streams elective options are provided to students which help them in terms
of skill development, academic mobility and progression to higher studies and improved
potential for employability.
(i) List of Papers for Humanities: Course B.A
The students of humanities have diverse options in languages, social sciences, fine arts
and economics. The students of humanities are offered a wide range of subjects out of
which the students can select the combination of subjects which are most beneficial to
them.
Compulsory Papers:
• General English.
• Punjabi or History and Culture of Punjab.
• Environmental education and road safety.
Elective Papers:
Every student has to study three elective subjects, selecting not more than one subject
from any of the following groups (A, B, C and D)
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Table: 1.5 Details of Elective options for Arts and Humanities
GROUP-A GROUP-B GROUP-C GROUP-D
• Elective Punjabi
• Elective English
• Elective Hindi
• Mathematics
• Music Instrumental
• History
• Home Science
• Communicative
English
• Geography
• Physical Education
• Psychology
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• Computer Science
• Music Vocal
• Political Science
• Economics
• Fine Arts
(Drawing
&Painting)
• Office
Management
Note: The college also offers honours in discipline of humanities i.e. English, Political
Science and Punjabi.
(ii) Elective options for Commerce & management Courses - B.Com; M.Com; B.B.A.
In the Commerce and Management streams, the core subjects are specified by the
university but in certain papers, elective options are given to students. In M.com semester
III and semester IV, students are given option to select any two groups from group A-F
and department selects one paper from each group depending upon the area of interest of
students.
Table: 1.6 Details of Elective options for Commerce and Management
M.COM SEMESTER-III
Every student has to select two groups from the given groups A to F having two papers
each.
Group-A Group-B Group-C Group-D Group-E Group-F
Marketing Human
Resource
Management
International
Business
Accounting
and Finance
Applied
Economics
Banking and
Insurance
Integrated
Marketing Communication & Brand
Equity
Marketing
Research
Human
Resource
Development
Industrial
Relations
India‟s
Foreign Trade
and
Investment
Management
of
International
Business
Operations
Strategic Cost
Management
International
Accounting
Industrial
Economics
Applied
Econometrics
Bank
Management
Insurance
Management
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SEMESTER-IV
Every Student has to select any one group from the groups selected in the 3rd
semester
(Selected group in the 4th
semester will be having three papers)
Group-A Group-B Group-C Group-D Group-E Group-F
Marketing Human
Resource
Management
International
Business
Accounting
and Finance
Applied
Economics
Banking and
Insurance
Advertising
and Sales
Management
Services
Marketing
Consumer
Behavior
Organizational Change and
development
Training and
Development
Compensation
Management
International
Business
Environment
Global
Financial
Management
International
Marketing
Management
Advanced
Corporate
Accounting
Security
Analysis and
Portfolio
Management
Advanced
Auditing
Macro-
Economic
Analysis and
policy
Economics of
Services
World
Trading
System
Bank
Legislation
Risk
Management
Actuarial
Practice
(iii) Elective options in case of Science Stream
In case of science stream, the institution has selected three disciplines which give the
students a B.Sc. degree. The disciplines offered are Medical, Non-Medical and
Biotechnology (Hons). The core subjects are prescribed by the university except in the
discipline of non-medical where students can opt for either Computer Application or
Chemistry as elective paper.
Add-on-courses The students are encouraged to take up one optional Add-on-course which can enhance
their employability after college.
Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options
Being an affiliated college, the institution offers courses at UG & PG level as per the
modules prepared by the Panjab University, Chandigarh. At present, the University is not
offering any choice based credit system but is planning to introduce this system from
session 2017-18.
Courses offers in modular form
The college offers eight add on courses (refer 1.2.1).
Credit transfer and accumulation facility
Panjab University does not allow credit transfer and accumulation facility.
Lateral and Vertical mobility within and across programs and courses.
The college offer vertical mobility within programs. At present , the college offers PG
degree courses in eight subjects namely M.Com, Post–Graduation in English, Fine Arts,
Political Science, Punjabi and History, M.Sc in Information Technology, M.Sc in
Mathematics and PG diploma in two subjects namely computer Applications and fashion
Designing.
Enrichment Courses
As per the curriculum of the Panjab University, the students of undergraduate courses are
required to study Environment Education and Road safety as a compulsory course which
is an interdisciplinary approach to complex environmental problems.
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1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programs? If „yes‟, list them and indicate
how they differ from other programs, with reference to admission, curriculum,
fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.
Yes, The college offers nine self-financing programs
Table 1.7: Details of Self Financed Programs
Sr.
No. Item of Reference Remarks
1 Admission B.B.A
B.Com
B.C.A
B.Sc. Biotechnology (Honours)
M.Sc. Maths.
M.Sc. IT
M. Com
PGDCA
PGDFD
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
Merit Basis
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-
2 Curriculum As per Panjab University norms
3 Fees structure As per Panjab University norms
4 Teacher Qualification As per UGC/Panjab University norms
5 Salary As per UGC/ Panjab University guidelines.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programs, relevant to regional
and global employment markets? If „yes‟ provide details of such program and
the beneficiaries.
Yes, the college offers 8 Add On courses and 3 vocational courses (refer 1.2.1). The
Add on Courses are open to regular students from any stream at three levels i.e.
Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma. The college also offers PG Diplomas in Computer
Applications, Fashion designing and Environment and Road Safety Education to the UG
students. The emphasis is to impart skill to the young girls in such a way that they develop
their social and technical skills needed for living and working in the modern world and
become flexible in their approach to careers. The students are benefitted from these courses as
many career options are available to them. The table below gives the list of career options
available to students after opting these skill development courses.
Table: 1.8 Details of skill development courses/enrichment courses
Skill DevelopmentCourses Career Options
Communicative English Public relations officer, Journalist, Creative writer, Editorial
Assistant
Office Management and
Secretarial Practices
Secretary/Stenographer, Typist, Computer Operator, Front
Office Manager (Receptionist), Administrative Officer in
multinational companies, private offices, banks, institutes,
colleges and schools, social organizations.
Computer Applications Database administrators, Administrative assistant, Executive
assistant
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Skill DevelopmentCourses Career Options
Computer Based Accountancy Computer accounting specialist, Accounting and financial clerks,
Book keeper, Accounting officer
Animation and Graphics Animator, Graphic designer, Back ground and layout artist,
Special effects artist, 2D and 3D animator, Advertising, web
author
Bank Management Teller, branch staff, corporate, banking executive, stock broker,
Analyst, Credit Control Executive.
Fine Arts Fine artist, Freelancer, Fine Arts trainer, Craft Artist
Call centre Training BPO industry, BPM industry, Technical writer, voice BPO, non-
voice BPO, KPO, Voice& Accent Trainer.
Travel and Tourism
Management
Travel Coordinator and hospitality, Tour Planners, Sales and
marketing jobs in tourism dept, travel agency manager
Fashion Designing Fashion designer in Export Houses, Textile mills, garment store
chains, Boutique
Cosmetology Beauty therapist, Skin Analyst, Hair specialist, Beauty
Journalist, Make-up Artist
Post Graduate Diploma in
Fashion Designing
Fashion designer in Garment companies, retail stores, Boutique,
or assist a designer
Post Graduate Diploma in
Computer Applications
Software designer, Graphic designer, animator;
Web/e-commerce developer; Networking & Internet Expert,
Database Developer & Administrator; Program in Development
tools and languages.
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional
face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the
courses/combination of their choice” If „yes‟, how does the institution take
advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
The university does not allow the combination of the conventional face to face and
distance mode of education. At any time, a student can opt for any one of these two modes.
However, the university allows and the college accommodates, on merit, students who have
done the previous year in distance/correspondence mode and want to take admission as a
regular student.
1.3 CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University’s
Curriculum to ensure that the academic programs and Institution’s goals and
objectives are integrated?
Conscious efforts are made to supplement the university‟s curriculum through various
modes to ensure that the academic programs of the university and the institution‟s goals and
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objectives are integrated. The institution imparts education to girls to free them from
economic dependency.
Women empowerment through education is the main objective of the institution
which clearly envisions the following three areas for the accomplishment of this
objective viz, Academic Excellence, Personality Development and a Societal
Commitment.
The college endeavours to maintain balance between knowledge oriented education
and enhancement of the employability quotient through the array of Add-On courses
and Vocational courses.
The college supplements the university curriculum by imparting remedial classes for
slow learners. Extra learning and study material is provided to the students in the form
of assignments, projects, notes, hand-outs and review lectures.
Group activities are assigned to encourage peer learning.
Tutorial System helps the faculty to discuss the academic and personal problems of
the students. Such interactions aid in providing proper guidance to the students.
According to university core curriculum, Environment Education and Road Safety is a
compulsory subject for undergraduate students. This paper ensures awareness of
ecology preservation and traffic rules.
The Department of Computer Science organizes summer training workshop every
year, to provide computer literacy to the students and promotion of liberal use of ICT.
ICT enabled library with standard reference books, journals, magazines, e-resources is
also made available to the students.
Apart from teaching prescribed syllabus, lectures on current business or industrial
affairs are delivered in BBA classes so that the students remain in synchronization
with the changing business environment. Also, the students are encouraged to visit the
library and complement their academic knowledge by reading various newspapers and
journals.
Consistent Quality Enrichment of Faculty is ensured through participation in FDPs,
national and international workshops, seminars, conferences etc.
The extension activities workshops, Guest lectures, seminars, debates, declamations,
elocution competitions and educational tours organized by various societies, NSS,
NCC and the departments are also in the tune with the university curriculum and the
institutional goals.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the
curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs
of the dynamic employment market?
One of the goals of the institution is to ensure that all the girls must have the social
and technical skills needed for living and working in the modern world. To realize this goal
the institution organizes a number of curricular, co-curricular and social activities throughout
the year.
Efforts are continuously made to update the computer skills necessary for competitive
job market. It has been a regular practice by the department of Computer Science to
organise an extensive one month summer training workshop in Web-Based
programming and Computer Aided Design technologies. Ninety one students attended
the workshop in the session 2014-15.
The Placement Cell of the college provides placement cum career counselling services
to the students. The cell organizes training sessions on regular basis covering various
activities like group discussions and mock interviews to equip the students with job
oriented skills.
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Summer Training with industrial houses is an integral part of the existing curriculum.
Placement cell of college assists the students of M.Sc. (IT) and M.Com in finding
placements in the industrial and corporate houses to undergo industrial training.
Functional English, a vocational course is designed to hone the soft skills of the
students, preparing them for the Communication Industry. The curriculum is further
supplemented by organizing group discussions, public speaking sessions and making
students anchor important events in the college and outside.
Field visits are arranged whenever possible to provide hands on practical experience.
The department of Biotechnology organized a visit to Science Express –“Biodiversity
Special” train for the students on August 4, 2014. The department of Zoology
organized a trip to College of Fisheries, GADVASU, Ludhiana on October 29, 2014.
Students of the Department of Commerce were taken to Ludhiana Stock and Capital
Limited on 28th
April, 2016 to learn about the stock market from experts themselves.
Regular student-parent-teacher interface helps to get feedback on curriculum. The
faculty strives to act upon their suggestions.
1.3.3. Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues
such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT
etc., into the curriculum?
The college makes conscious efforts to incorporate socially relevant issues into the
curriculum through different cells & societies functioning in the college. A few of the
programs are enumerated below:
Gender Issues: The College is strictly practicing the principle of gender equality with
emphasis on safeguarding the decency, dignity and safety of the women on its campus. An
awareness session with the objectives of empowering women by sensitizing them about
gender equality; creating awareness among them about their legal rights and serving them
with free legal advice was held on 25th
Apirl 2016, where Dr. Ritu Lehal, Head University
School of Applied Management, Punjabi University was the resource person. The NCC
cadets organised a campaign against female foeticide on November 18, 2014 and pledged to
fight against the social evils. Besides this, the college has an Anti-ragging committee to
ensure zero-tolerance stance on ragging, Discipline committee and Grievance Redressal Cell
which aims at providing immediate and effective solution to the student grievances with an
impartial and fair approach. The college has started Mission Sashakt, an idea of empowering
women which is initiated through certain course of actions by different departments like self
defense (Dept. of Physical Edu.), internet safety (Dept. of Computer Science), emotional
controllability (Dept. of Psychology), financial security (Dept. of Commerce), etc. In the
campus, there is a provision of ‘Graffiti wall’, where students can portray their revolutionary
ideas on themes like Save girl child, traffic police etc. to create awareness among girls. The
college is also covered by electronic surveillance systems through CCTVs to prevent any
undesirable activity on the part of the students.
Climate Change & Environmental Education: It is mandatory for students to study
Environment Science as a subject and pass the exam once in their three year under graduate
course. An Eco club exists in the college which initiates tree plantation drive every year to
make the students aware of the importance of planting trees. Girls are encouraged to
plant/adopt sapling and water and nurture them. To enhance the environment of the
institution, bird houses have been installed at various places. The college promotes ‘green
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cover/belt’ by motivating staff/students to plant more trees. An extensive tree plantation drive
is organised every year by the NSS/NCC/Red Cross units to promote the slogans‘ Each one
Plant one’, ‗Say no to Plastics’. NSS volunteers along with NCC cadets participated in the
‗Save Environment‘ campaign organised by NGO ‘Nanhi Chaan’ at Geeta Mandir,
Ludhiana in the year 2013-14. The Botany Dept. maintains a Botanical Garden where
medicinal plants are sown in addition to the environment purifying plants. A ‗Cactus
Garden‘ was setup by the Botany Department and the college ‗Herbal Garden‘ was revived
to make the students aware about the various herbs and their use in the year 2014-15. In the
same year a project on Vermi Composting for effective eco-friendly solid waste management
was initiated by the Botany Department. ‗Swachh KCW Abhiyan‘ was organized on
November 18, 2014. 300 volunteers participated in the campaign to clean different parts of
the college and pledged to keep the campus clean. Solar panels were installed in the Campus
on March 2, 2016 to cater to green-savviness. Students are encouraged to use electricity from
solar energy. Students are also motivated to celebrate environment friendly safe Green
Diwali.
Information Communication Technologies: Knowledge of Computer & Information
Technology is the need of the hour today for any profession. With the mission to provide ICT
knowledge the institution is constantly making efforts to update the students with computer
skills. It has been a regular practice by the department of Computer Science to organise an
extensive one month summer training workshop in Web/Based programming and Computer
Aided Design technologies. Ninety one students attended the workshop in the session 2014-
15.
The college has introduced Computer Applications as a vocational subject for B.Sc. (Non
Medical) students who also have it as an elective option to Chemistry. Computer science is
also offered as an elective option to students of Humanities. ‗Computer Based Accountancy‘
is offered as an Add-on subject making students aware of accounting softwares like; Tally,
Busy wings, Oracle. Another add-on course of ‗Animations and Graphics‘ has been
introduced to enable the students to master the art of animation, audio and video with
computers to create new visual and virtual world. Khalsa College has given the optimum
importance to ICT in all the spheres of activities. ICT enabled class rooms, exclusive
auditorium with state-of-the-art technology, Wi-Fi facility for faculty and students, well
stocked computerized library with e-resources etc. are some of the significant facilities
available on the campus to the students and the faculty.
Human Rights: The Anti-Ragging Cell monitors diligently that no untoward incident takes
place within the premises of the college. For prevention of sexual harassment, women cell is
open to complaints from staff and students. 396 students participated in three day camp
organised in the campus under the theme of „Zimedar Bano-Voter Bano‟ to motivate the
students to use their right to vote. In tutorials and through special lectures, students from
marginalized sections of society are made aware of scholarship schemes of the Punjab govt.
A campaign ‗Justice for All‟ was carried out by the legal literacy cell to spread awareness
about the legal rights and the free legal services provided by PLSA (Punjab Legal Service
Authority) to weaker sections of the society.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programs offered to
ensure holistic development of students?
• Moral And Ethical Values
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• Employable And Life Skills
• Better Career Options
• Community Orientation
Khalsa College for Women recognizes the need for value addition in the curriculum
delivery keeping in view the objective of holistic development of the student, which is one of
the ethos of the college to the larger process of nation building. To ensure the integrated
development of the students, following efforts are employed by the college.
Moral and Ethical Values
A normal day in KCW begins with the rendition of the hymn – “Deh Shiva var mohe
eh, shubh karman te kabhun na tarun” (God please bless me that I should never feel
afraid of doing a good deed) and taking pride by singing the national anthem as well.
It fosters spiritual and patriotic values among students.
To instill moral and ethical values in students, every year Akhand Path in College
Gurdwara on occasion of Gurpurab is organised which is an integral practice
followed by the institution. Students, teachers and the staff actively participate in
preparation of Langar.
One-Day workshop on moral values was conducted on Aug 28, 2014. Mr. Hardeep
Brar, founder of Mahida Organization interacted with students motivating them to
work for the betterment of society.
Trekking Camp and Rock Climbing camp were organised by NCC from 5th–10
th
January, 2015 at Uttarakhand where students were given the opportunity to cultivate
‘three C’s’ of Character, Confidence and Courage through team participations.
College has a Gurdwara for prayer and meditation within the premises.
Employable and Life Skills
Vibrant placement cell remains active throughout the year for overall development of
the students by organizing various activities including career guidance and interview
preparation.
Visit to the Ludhiana Stock Exchange was organized to support the pedagogy of
theoretical knowledge.
The department of Commerce organized one day workshop on “Art of Living” on Jan
27, 2015 where Mr. Avinash Tiku interacted with students on topics such as self-
esteem, yoga skills and other skills to handle stress.
The Counselling Cell of the college organizes workshops and programs regarding life
skills training for various students. An extension lecture on “Changing Dynamics of
Interpersonal Relationship” by Dr. Rajeev Gupta was organized by Department of
Psychology in the session 2014-15.
Various Departments also hold lectures from time to time for instilling life skills and
overall personality development of students.
Better Career Options
To introduce our Students to different careers, we conduct the following programs:
Career guidance and placement services help students choose better career options.
The teacher in-charge of these cells constantly upgrades their information from
various sources.
The Placement and Counseling Cell invites prospective employers for on-campus
recruitment drives. The Cell also invites experts in the field to update the knowledge
of students on available avenues for employment and to give tips for succeeding in
various entrance tests.
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Special training sessions on interview skills, group discussion, personal interviews,
body language, analytical abilities and resume/CV writing are organized in the
college.
The Career Coaching Cell (CCC) provides special training for nurturing the talent and
preparing students for various competitive exams.
Various departments also hold seminars and lectures to make students aware about
better career options in their respective subjects.
The college is already running Panjab University certified value added courses
successfully which aim at strengthening the job prospects and career potential of the
students. These courses are designed to enhance the employability quotient of the
students.
Community Orientation
The NSS and Red Cross Units of the institution are constantly working to inculcate virtue of
selfless social service and to educate the youth towards constructive community service.
A lecture by MAHIDA ORGANIZATION (NGO) was organized on August 12, 2014
by NSS wing for inspiring the youth to fight the social evils and make them socially
active to work for the betterment of the society.
NSS Volunteers helped Self-Help Groups from different villages in selling their
products at Diwali Mela held in the college campus on Oct 18, 2014.
“SWACHH KCW ABHIYAN” was carried out on Nov 18, 2014. The students
pledged to keep the campus clean.
Youth Red Cross (YRC) Unit helped in setting up stalls by special children from Deaf
& Dumb School, Hambran Road for the Diwali Mela on Oct 20, 2014.
Awareness lecture on Cancer by Dr. Navdeep Singh from SPS Apollo Hospital was
organised in association with Himalaya Herbals on October 20, 2014.
Communal Harmony Week was celebrated from 19th - 25th Nov. 2014.
Health First-An awareness program on gynecological problems was organized on Feb
7, 2015. Dr. Zinnie (HOD Obs & Gynaecology) SPS Apollo Hospital was the
resource person on the occasion.
The Red Cross volunteers visited S.P.S. Apollo Hospital on Feb 12, 2015 for a
training program on First Aid.
White uniforms were distributed to twenty five needy students of the college.
“Synapse, the Community Club” of the college is a student initiative program with the
objective of ‘connecting with community’. The club undertakes one community
oriented initiative every year. They connect with socially isolated groups, prepare
documentaries on their plight and work towards inclusion of socially neglected and
outcast into the mainstream of life.
“We Care, We Share” drive by the student council aims at encouraging ‘caring for and
sharing with the less privileged members of the community’. They undertake various
activities towards this goal.
The staff and students of the college participate actively in the “Community Kitchen” through
the college, Gurudwara. They collect the funds and prepare ‘langar’ which is partaken by the
neighbourhood community enthusiastically.
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from
stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
The college collects feedback on the curriculum from the stakeholders and conveys
the suggestions to Punjab University through members of Board of studies.
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Classroom interaction with students yields suggestions that are conveyed by the
teachers to members of the Board of Studies or the department heads of the
university, to make changes in the curriculum. The teachers also collect the feedback
from the graduates regarding the teaching -learning process at the end the of academic
session where students express their opinion.
Members of faculty in the departmental meetings discuss the syllabus, its relevance,
the thrust areas and changes if any. In these meetings they also share ways and means
to render the given topics in a more fruitful manner.
Faculty members also engage in discussions with faculty from other institutions
during refresher courses, seminars and workshops.
Parent-teacher interfaces are held in every session to maintain a two-way
communication regarding the progress of their wards and any other observations
regarding curriculum.
Feedback from the industry and other prospective employers, during their on campus
placement drives, is taken note of and possible or required changes are conveyed to
the authorities concerned.
There is provision of a suggestion/complaint box in the college which is used by the
students extensively to voice their opinions regarding every aspect of college life. All
efforts are made to deal with the complaints keeping the identity of complainant
secret.
The college communicates timely information regarding lecture shortage, class
response, attendance and behavioural aspects to the parents about their wards and
invites them to resolve issues through discussion. This is done primarily to improve
regularity amongst the defaulters.
During extension activities undertaken by students and teachers, valuable feedback is
received which is noted and acted upon.
The advisory committee/IQAC analyses the feedback which forms the basis for its
recommendations for quality improvement. This feedback is also used by the faculty
chosen as members of Board of Studies of the University.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment
programs?
The Institution organises many enrichment programs every year such as orientations,
workshops, addresses by eminent persons and guest lecturers for the upgradation of the
students and the faculty. The IQAC ensures that the students and faculty participate in these
enrichment programs and derive maximum benefit from them. The quality of enrichment
programs is monitored through IQAC and In-house departmental meetings. The institution
ensures the best and the latest expertise fostering competencies in staff and students in their
quest for excellence by keeping abreast with the changing global trends. Feedback from
various stakeholders is collected and reviewed for constructive changes and options. These
are discussed in brief as follows:
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Table 1.9 Details of quality enrichment programs
NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINARS
Sr.N
o. Session Department Topic Name of the
Funding
Agency
1 2015-16 Commerce Marketing Brand India Globally-
Opportunities and Challenges (National) UGC
2 2012-13 Economics Food Security- Issue Challenges and Policy
Measures. (National)
UGC
3 2011-12 Mathematics Applicable Mathematics Computational and
Quantitative Techniques. (National)
UGC
WORKSHOPS
Sr. No.
Department Title Date Department/Resource Persons
1 Computer
Science Advanced Computer
Skills 31
st May - 20
th
June, 2016. Faculty of Computer Science
Dept.
2 Computer
Science
Faculty Development
Workshop on
Computer Skill
Development.
30th
Apr. - 6th
May, 2016.
Faculty of Computer Science
Dept.
3 Women
Cell Gender Sensitization 25
th Apr. 2016 Dr. Ritu Lehal, Former Head,
University School of Applied
Management, Punjabi
University, Patiala & Dr. Naina
Sharma, Assistant Professor in
Applied Management, Dept of
Distance Education, Punjabi
University, Patiala (Incharge,
Women Cell, Punjabi
University, Patiala)
4 Punjabi Preservation and
Promotion of Punjabi
Drama & Theatre
9th
Mar. 2016 Dr. Pali Bhupinder Singh,
Professor, Theatre Dept., PU
Chandigarh & Dr. Nirmal Jaura,
Director & Chief Exponent of
Punjabi Youth & Heritage
Festival
5 IQAC High Impact Teaching
Practices, Classroom
Enrichment and
Student Success
12th
Feb. 2016 Dr. Simran Kaur, Associate
Professor (Department of
Biological Sciences and
Geology) and Co-Projector,
Science and Technology Entry
Program (STEP) at QCC
Queens Borough Community
College, City University of New
York, USA
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6 Fashion
Designing
Pattern Making and
Grading
29th
Jan. 2016 Mr. Parul Aggarwal, Pearl
Academy, Noida
7 Psychology Faculty Development
Program on
Enhancing
Experimental
Learning Through
Interactive Game-
based Content
25th
Jan. 2016 Prof. Sangeeta Shahane, Area
Coordinator & Faculty,
Business School, Gurgaon &
Prof. Deepa Diddi, Director
Communication Practitioner,
Level-4 Human Capital Trainer
8 Fashion
Designing To Do Yourself 15
th Jan. 2016 Ms. Indira Ahluwalia, Grace
Academy, Ludhiana
9 Commerce 360°Personality
Development 9
th Jan. 2016 Mr. Dilbagh Singh, Director
Brain Power Services Pvt. Ltd.
10 NSS Camp Physiotherapy 20th
-26th
Dec.
2015 Dr. Manpreet Basoor & Dr.
Ashima, Movewell Clinic,
Ludhiana
11 Commerce Bank Services 20th
Nov. 2015 Mr. Anil Sharma, Kotak
Mahindra Bank
12 Commerce Life Insurance 6th
Nov. 2015 Mr. Rajiv Shikharpuria, Max
Life Insurance
13 Home
Science Table Setting &
Dining Etiquettes 3
rd-4
th Nov.
2015 Ms. Rupa Pahwa, International
School of Etiquette Finishing
Academy, Ludhiana
14 Commerce Communication Skills
& Interview Strategies 7
th Sept. 2015 Mr. Munish Dewan, Director
IMS, Ludhiana & Mr. Rohit
Nayak, IMS Mumbai
15 Computer
Science
Advanced Computer
Skills
20th
May –20th
Jun, 2015
Faculty of Computer Science
16 Chemistry Fire Safety 3rd
Mar, 2015 Mr. Karan Sachdeva & Mr.
Sushant Arora, Ceasefire
Industries
17 Commerce Communicative Skills
and Business
Etiquettes
26th
-27th
Feb.
15 Ms. Rupa Pahwa, CEO
International School of
Etiquettes
18 Fashion
Designing
Draping, Tie & Dye 11th
-12th
Feb.
2015
Dr. Seema Singla & Dr.
Marilyn, Pearl Academy, Noida
19 Computer
Science
Advanced Computer
Skills
20th
May –20th
Jun, 2014.
Faculty of Computer Science
20 Fashion
Designing Latest Trends in
Sewing Machines Nov. 2013 Usha Sewing Machines
Company
21 Computer
Science
Advanced Computer
Skills
15th
May –15th
Jun, 2013.
Faculty of Computer Science
22 Home
Science Health Wellness 1
st Mar, 2013 Ms. Sakshi Bharti, Dietician
Shreyas Family and Diet Clinic
23 Computer
Science Advanced Computer
Skills 15
th May–15
th
Jun, 2012 Faculty of Computer Science
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24 Fine Arts Portrait Making 8th
Sept. 2011 Vijay D‘Costa, Pidilite
Industries Ltd.
25 Fine Arts Landscape & Portrait 8th
Aug. 2011 Rakesh Sen, Pidilite Industries
Ltd.
26 Computer
Science Advanced Computer
Skills
15th
May –15th
June, 2011.
Faculty of Computer Science
LECTURES/SENSITIZATION PROGRAMS
Sr.
No. Department Title Date Resource Persons
1 Women Cell Women
Empowerment 8
th Mar. 2016 Ms. Manmeet Grewal,
President, ‗Agaaz‘NGO
2 Political
Science
Making Sense of
Education in
Contemporary World
20th
Feb. 2016 Dr. Ronki Ran, Prof. Shaheed
Bhagat Singh Chair, Dept. of
Political Science, Dean, Faculty
of Arts, Honorary Director,
ICSSR, PU, Chandigarh
3 Career
Coaching
Cell
Public Relations as
Career in India 18
th Feb. 2016 Mr. Amit Prabhu, Founding
Dean, Indian School of
Communication & Reputation,
Gurgaon
4 NSS Awareness Lecture
on Organ Donation 17
th Feb. 2016 Dr. B.S. Aulakh,
Head,Transplant Unit, DMC,
Ludhiana; Ms. Manjit Sodhia,
Former Principal, GCG
Ludhiana (Members, GLODAS
NGO)
5 Computer
Science Computing Trends 11
th Feb. 2016 Dr. Hardeep Singh, Director
Placement Cell, GNDU,
Amritsar
6 Economics Banking Schemes 9th
Feb. 2016 Mr. Varinderjit Singh Virk,
Zonal Manager; Mr. Charanjit
Singh Sodhi, Senior Manager;
Mr. Love Kesh Dhiman,
Incharge EDP Cell, P&S Bank,
Ludhiana
7 Youth Club Problems of Youth 29th
Jan. 2016 Dr. Ashu Toor, Dept. of
Agricultural Journalism.
Languages and Culture, PAU,
Ludhiana & Dr. Anshul
Mahajan, Consultant
Psychiatrist, Ludhiana
8 Commerce Changing Scenario
of Higher Education 25
th Jan. 2016 Dr. Harminder Singh, Deakin
University, Melbourne,
Australia
9 Career
Coaching
Cell
How to Prepare for
Competitive Exams 19
th Jan. 2016 Mr. Gaurav Arora, Tehsil
Welfare Officer
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10 Commerce Career Upgradation
& Skill Development
12th
Jan. 2016 Mr. Paarth Ashok Narang,
Career Counsellor &
Motivational Speaker
11 Sociology Know Thyself :
Working Towards
Positive Self-Esteem
12th
Jan. 2016 Dr. Navneet Kaur, Vice
Principal, MGM School,
Ludhiana
12 Business
Management
Time Management Jan. 2016 IBS, Gurgaon
13 NSS Gynecological
Problems in Young
Girls &Personal
Hygiene
Dec. 2015 Dr. Sheerin, Oswal Cancer
Hospital, Ludhiana
14 NSS Art of Living Dec. 2015 Mr. Anshuman Khullar, Yoga
Guru
15 Political
Science
Research Funding
Agencies
16th
Dec. 2015 Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, UIAMS,
PU Chandigarh
16 Business
Management Facing the Interview 26
th Sept. 2015 Times Group
17 Zoology &
Biotechnology
Mental
Empowerment
15th
Sept. 2015 Mr. E.V. Swaminathan,
Mumbai University
18 Economics Agrarian Crisis &
Changing Scenario
of Agriculture in
Punjab
18th
Sept. 2015 Dr. M.S. Toor, Dept. of
Economics, PAU, Ludhiana
19 Punjabi Lecture on
Personality
Development
(Shakhsiyat Nikhaar)
3rd
Sept. 2015 S. Satnam Singh Sulhopuri,
‗Sikh Helping
Sikh‘Organization
20 Mathematics Vedic Maths &
Career Orientation
2nd
Sept. 2015 Arpana Grover, Infomaths
21 Business
Management Career Options after
Graduation 26
th Aug. 2015 Ms. Namrata Bharti, TIME
Institute, Ludhiana
22 Political
Science Global Learning
Environment 22
nd Aug. 2015 AIESEC Organization
23 Psychology Stepping Into
Adulthood
Confidently
19th
Aug. 2015 Dr. Rajeev Gupta, Consultant
Psychologist
24 Student
Council
Role of Media in
Social Issues
12th
Aug. 2015 ‗YES‘ Foundation
25 Placement
Cell Symposium on
Industry-Academic
Gap
10th
Aug. 2015 Dr. S.K. Chadha, Director,
Placement Cell, PU,
Chandigarh; Dr. Amandeep
Singh Marwaha, Placement
Officer, PU UIAMS,
Chandigarh; Mr. Abhishek
Upadhaya, CEO Step Up
Placements
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26 Home
Science
Benefits of Breast
Feeding
6th
Aug. 2015 Dr. Renu Chhatwal, Civil
Surgeon, Ludhiana; Dr.
Rajinder Gulati, Paediatrics,
Civil Hospital, Ludhiana; Dr.
Balwinder Singh, District
Immunization Officer; Dr.
Vineet Arora, President,
Ludhiana Academy of
Pediatrics
27 Commerce Jobs in Banking &
Insurance Sector 5
th Aug. 2015 Mr. Shambhu Kumar Tiwari,
Director, IBT
28 Physical
Education Doping in Sports 3
rd Aug. 2015 Ms. Avinash Kaur, Vice
Principal, GNC, Narangwal
29 Psychology Changing Dynamics
of Interpersonal
Relationship
28th
Feb. 2015 Dr. Rajeev Gupta, Consultant
Psychologist
30 Commerce Career Advancement 16th
Feb. 2015 Mr. Sanmeet Sidhu, Corporate
Trainer & Counsellor
31 History Historical Methods 16th
Feb. 2015 Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Dept. of
History, Mata Gujri College,
Fatehgarh Sahib
32 Botany Techniques &
Prospects of
Transgenic Plants
7th
Feb. 2015 Dr. Anirudh Thakur, Dept. of
Fruit Sciences, PAU, Ludhiana
33 Commerce Lessons of
Leadership
30th
Jan. 2015 Mr. Sachit Jain, MD, Oswal
Group, Ludhiana
34 Physical
Education Effects of Sedentary
Lifestyle 29
th Nov. 2014 Dr. Nishan Deol, HOD, Dept. of
Physical Education, Punjabi
University, Patiala
35 Psychology Dealing with Issues
of College Students
6th
Feb. 2014 Dr. Adarsh Kohli, Clinical
Psychologist, PGI Chandigarh
36 Zoology Techniques of Tissue
Culture, Molecular
Biology & Genetic
Transformation
17th
Feb. 2013 Dr. S.S.Ghosal, Head, School of
Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana
37 Business
Management Right to Information Jaunary 2013 Sandeep Kapoor, Advocate,
High Court, Chandigarh
38 History Sacred Centres of
Medieval India 7
th Oct. 2012 Dr. Veena Sachdeva, Professor,
Dept. of History, PU
Chandigarh
39 Physics Wonders of Nano
Science 17
th Sept. 2011 Prof. Keya Dharamvir,
Professor, Dept. of Physics, PU
Chandigarh
EDUCATIONAL TOURS/VISITS
S.No Department Place Date
1 Commerce Ludhiana Stock and Capital Market 28th
April,
2016
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2 Zoology Chhatbir Zoo, Zirakpur 21st-22
nd
Feb., 2016
3 Youth Club Virasat-e-Khalsa, Anandpur Sahib 21st Feb.
2016
4 Geography GIS Laboratory, Geography Department, Panjab
University, Chandigarh 20
th Nov.
2015
5 Biotechnology National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and
Research (NIPER), Mohali 17
th Nov.
2015
6 Zoology Pearl Culture and Fish cum Duck Culture, GADVASU,
Ludhiana 5
th Nov. 2015
7 Biotechnology School of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana 12
th Oct.
2015
8 Botany Forest Research Institute & Indian Military Academy,
Dehradun 11
th-12
th Oct.
2015
9 Chemistry Chemistry Department, LPU, Jalandhar 30th
Sept.
2015
10 Biotechnology CIPHET: Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering
& Technology, Ludhiana 23
rd Jan.
2015
11 Botany Nepali Reserve Forest, Chandigarh 14th
Nov.
2014
12 Zoology Prawn Culture, GADVASU, Ludhiana 7th
Nov. 2014
13 Biotechnology Science Express- ―Biodiversity Special Train”, Ministry
of Environment 7 Forests, Government of India”
4th
Aug. 2014
14 Zoology Science Express- ―Biodiversity Special‖Train, Ministry
of Environment 7 Forests, Government of India
4th
Aug. 2014
15 Botany Central Research Institute, Kasauli 26th
Nov.
2013
16 Chemistry Kalpana Chawla Planetorium & Science Panorama 14th
Nov.
2013
17 Zoology Morphological & Behavioural Characters of Carps,
GADVASU, Ludhiana 6
th Nov. 2013
18 Chemistry Electron Microscope & Nano Technology Laboratory,
PAU Ludhiana 5
th Feb. 2013
19 Zoology Induced Breeding & Polyculture, GADVASU,
Ludhiana 16
th Nov.
2012
20 Botany Botanical Garden, Sarangpur, Chandigarh and Kansal
Forest & Butterfly Garden, Chandigarh
6th
Nov. 2012
21 Biotechnology National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and
Research (NIPER), Mohali 11
th Oct.
2012
22 Chemistry Sewage Water Treatment Plant, Bhattian Village 9th
Sept.
2012
23 Botany Visit to Wood Seasoning Focal Point & Little Bee Unit,
Doraha 3
rd Feb. 2012
24 Zoology Kashmiri Aparies, Bee Keeping Unit, Doraha 3rd
Feb. 2012
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25 Zoology Polyculture & Integrated Fish Farming, College of
Fisheries, GADVASU, Ludhiana
4th
Nov. 2011
26 Biotechnology Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH),
Chandigarh 13
thOct. 2011
27 Zoology Fish Aquarium, Bage Bahu Garden, Jammu 6th
-7th
Oct. 2011
28 Botany Educational Visit to Forest Around Chintpurni 11th
Sept.
2011
The enrichment programs are evaluated on two fronts. The first is self -evaluation by the
Principal and staff themselves and the second is by other stakeholders, that is the students,
alumni and parents. Where the feedback is positive, we seek to improve even further and
where there is scope for improvement an action plan is chalked out to realize the suggestions.
The aim is to use education as a tool for improvement and it is important that it meets the
goals of higher education.
1.4 FEEDBACK SYSTEM
1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of
the curriculum prepared by the university?
Even though our institution does not have a direct role to play in the design and
development of the curriculum, our faculty members do contribute to the same indirectly.
They are the members of the Board of Studies and course revision committees at the
University departments that have been instrumental in adapting the syllabi to the changing
requirements of the structure of undergraduate studies (especially since the university has
moved from the annual to semester system). The college contributed significantly in
designing and development of the curriculum by the Panjab University in the following ways:
As members of the faculty are also members of the University Board of Studies or
Academic council, they put forward their suggestions to bring changes/improvements
in the curriculum to keep pace with the changing demands of the
students/stakeholders.
Faculty members regularly attend/participate in the workshop/seminar on the revision
of curriculum, organised anywhere by the PU or affiliated colleges.
Various experts are invited for seminars and expert lectures from the university and
the developments and changes required in the course curriculum are discussed
informally on these occasions.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders
on Curriculum? If ‘yes’, how is it communicated to the University and made use
internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programs?
Khalsa College encourages various stakeholders such as students, alumni, faculty,
managing committee and parents to give their feedback on curriculum. The feedback so
obtained from various segments is analyzed critically and the suggestions for improvement
are either used internally or communicated to the University‟s Board of studies for
consideration. Feedback is obtained from the stakeholders in the following ways:
Students: Feedback is collected from students at regular intervals through suggestion box,
interaction with student council members and students‟ feedback forms.
Teachers: On the basis of classroom and tutorial interaction with the students and latest
developments in the subject, the teachers keep on suggesting revision required in the
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curriculum as well as the need for introduction of new programs on continuous basis. This
feedback on curriculums obtained by teachers is conveyed to the faculty who are members of
Board of Studies in the University for necessary improvements in curriculum.
Parents: Feedback of the parents is collected whenever they attend the Parent - Teacher
Meets to know about the academic progress of their ward and to convey their grievances
regarding the infra-structure, curriculum, methodology of teaching, attendance of their ward,
discipline of the student etc. Parents are also welcomed to interact with the principal on
important issues concerning their wards.
Academic Peers: Feedback from academic peers is taken through interactions with teachers
from other colleges and peer visits to the college for attending seminars/conferences/ FDPs,
delivering extension lectures, attending refresher/orientation programs and as external
examiners.
Managing Committee: The Managing Committee of Khalsa College is an amalgam of
highly talented academicians and acclaimed practicing managers from the Industry. Valuable
inputs are provided by the Managing Committee for bringing out improvements in the
Curriculum at Managing Committee meetings.
Alumni: Feedback from alumni is gathered through Alumni feedback forms during alumni
meet for suggesting various revisions required in curriculum.
Community: Feedback is obtained from the community also, through interactions with the
local governing bodies to address and implement social needs in the curriculum.
Various suggestions proposed by the stakeholders, as mentioned above, are once again
analyzed at the college level, which are either used internally or forwarded to the University‟s
Board of Studies for consideration. (refer 1.1.6)
1.4.3 How many new programs/courses were introduced by the institution during the
last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programs?
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college
would like to include.
The college has not introduced any new programs during the last four years. However
in the previous years, the institution introduced the below mentioned courses with the
following rationale:
i) To allow vertical mobility within the programs.
ii) To develop employability skills among the students.
iii) To make them suitable for regional and global employment markets.
iv) To improve the soft skills of the graduating class.
Refer Table 1.4
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CRITERION - II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission?
The college ensures hundred percent transparency in admissions, upholding its
commitment to the pursuit of excellence in higher education. The whole admission process is
carefully and systematically planned to provide a hassle-free experience for the students and
their parents / guardians accompanying them.
Admission Committees responsible for admission to various streams are duly
constituted. Separate admission committees are set up for admitting students to the
hostels and against the Sports Category. A list of the admission rules and regulations
is provided to the various committees. These committees ensure availability of all
admission related information as well as compliance of admission rules and
regulations as prescribed by the affiliating University. Transparency in the admission
process is ensured by these committees at every step.
A „Help Desk‟ is created to provide admission counseling before as well as during the
admission process. All types of admission related queries are answered by this
„desk‟.
Wide publicity is given to the admission process. All aspects and stages of the
admission procedure are duly notified through the media. Advertisements in leading
newspapers of the northern region provide widespread information regarding the
admission dates and the availability of admission forms. The College Prospectus and
the College Website provide detailed information regarding various courses offered,
eligibility criteria, admission criteria, required documents, reservation policy, the fee
structure and the admission schedule. Schedule of „Sports Trials‟ for admission of
students against the „Sports Category‟ is also duly notified. This information is
displayed on the college notice boards as well. The admission form is designed
effectively, keeping in mind various aspects of the requirements of the applicants as
well as the university.
The admission forms received are scrutinized thoroughly by the respective admission
committees.
Merit lists for admission to selected courses which have limited seats are put up on
the notice boards. These lists are prepared strictly as per the rules prescribed by the
affiliating University. To ensure transparency, the merit lists bear full details and
specify the criteria followed for the preparation of the lists. The merit lists are
displayed for sufficient time period. The applicants are given time during which they
can report any kind of discrepancy in the lists to the respective admission committees.
Any kind of grievance regarding admissions is duly addressed by the Principal and
the Grievances Redressal Committee.
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2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex (i)merit (ii)
common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii)
combination of merit and entrance test or merit and entrance test and interview
(iv) any other to various programs of the institution.
The college strictly follows the admission guidelines and rules prescribed by Panjab
University, Chandigarh to which it is affiliated. The college adopts the eligibility criteria,
process as well as the admission schedule fixed by the University.
Table: 2.1 Detail of the criteria and process of admission
Course Criteria adopted Process followed
BA/B.Sc.
(1st Sem)
Passed +2 examination under 10+2+3
system of education of a recognized
University / Board / Council and passed
English as one of the subjects in 10+2.
First cum First basis after the cut-
off percentage is decided by the
Admission Committees of the
respective courses.
B.Com
(1st Sem)
Passed +2 examination with at least three
commerce subjects (enlisted in the
University guidelines) and English.
Merit basis.
B.Sc. (Biotech)
(1st Sem)
Passed +2 with Medical or Non-Medical
science Group from a recognized Board
Merit basis
BCA
(1st Sem)
Passed +2 examination in any discipline
and passed Mathematics as one of the
subject at Matriculation examination level
Merit basis
BBA
(1st Sem)
Passed 10+2 examination with English as
one of the subjects.
Merit basis
M.Com
(1st Sem)
B.Com./any stream related to commerce or
management examination from the Panjab
University or any other University
recognized by the Syndicate or equivalent
thereof.
Merit basis
M.Sc. (Maths) B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or BA (with Maths in
all the three years)
Merit basis
M.Sc. (IT) BCA examination or BE/B.Tech. in
Computer Science
Merit basis
MA-I BA examination under the 10+2+3.
Admission to MA-I is granted only if the
student has studied that particular subject
in BA
First cum First basis after the cut-
off percentage is decided by the
Admission Committees of the
respective courses.
2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at each
entry level for each program.
The Panjab University, Chandigarh has laid down guidelines with respect to minimum
percentage requirements as part of the eligibility conditions for admission to each course. The
table below lists these minimum percentage requirements:
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Table 2.2 Course-wise minimum percentage of marks for admission
Course Minimum Percentage Requirements laid down by Panjab
University, Chandigarh to be eligible for Admission
BA/B.Sc. -1st Sem. Passed 10+2 examination
B.Com - 1st Sem. 50 percent in 10+2 examination
B.Sc. (Biotech) - 1st Sem. 50 percent in 10+2 (Medical or Non-Medical stream)
BCA - 1st Sem. 50 percent in 10+2 examination
BBA - 1st Sem. 50 percent in 10+2 examination
M.Com - 1st Sem. 50 percent in B.Com or any Commerce related stream
M. Sc. (Maths) 50 percent in B.Sc. (Non-Medical) or BA (with Maths in all
the three years)
M. Sc. (IT) 50 percent in BCA or BE/B.Tech. in Computer Science
MA-I 50 percent in BA examination under the 10+2+3.
The college receives a large number of forms for admission to various courses, reflecting the
popularity of the college in the region. Although, the minimum and maximum percentage of
the students who gain admission varies from course to course every year, yet the minimum
cut-off percentage is always well above the minimum percentage requirements laid down by
the university.
Table 2.3 Course-wise minimum and maximum percentage for the year 2015-16
Class Minimum percentage Maximum Percentage
B.Com – I 65.78 96.40
B.Sc.- I (M) 51.80 94.00
B.Sc.- I (N.M) 62.20 92.60
B.Sc.- (Biotech.) 69.40 93.00
BBA – I 62.00 94.00
BCA – I 64.20 93.20
BA – I 50.00 93.40
M.Com – I 61.86 83.83
MA - I (Eng.) 50.00 81.00
MA - I (Pol.Sci.) 50.00 80.00
M.Sc.- I (Math) 58.65 79.16
M.Sc. IT – I 59.60 78.79
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Class Minimum percentage Maximum Percentage
MA - I (Pbi.) 51.88 75.50
MA - I (F.A) 52.70 71.50
MA - I (His.) 50.00 68.00
PGDCA 52.90 80.30
PGDFD 52.40 70.46
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and
student profiles annually? If “yes”, what is the outcome of such an effort and
how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
The college reviews the admission process annually and efforts are made to make the
whole process more and more student friendly.
In each new session a meeting is conducted by the Principal, wherein the admission
process followed previously is reviewed. The admission process is also reviewed for
accuracy, efficiency and any complaints. Steps are formulated to make it smoother
and more convenient for the present session.
Suggestions are also invited by the Principal from various admission committees,
heads of departments, non-teaching faculty and others involved in the admission
process to improve the process and make it more transparent and efficient.
The respective admission committees for different courses compile an academic and
demographic profile of the students from the Admission forms filled by the students.
This data is maintained in the „Students Data Registers‟ and is also stored digitally for
future reference.
The outcome of this exercise has been positive and has helped in making the admission
process more transparent, accountable and efficient and student friendly.
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2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase / improve access for following
categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution
and its student profiles demonstrate / reflect of the national commitment to
diversity and inclusion.
• SC/ST
• OBC
• Women
• Differently abled
• Economically weaker sections.
• Minority community
• Any other.
The college is committed towards providing quality education with an inclusive
orientation in fulfillment of its social responsibility of combating discriminatory attitudes,
creating welcoming societies, building an inclusive society and attaining education for all in
the most effective manner.
The institution follows all rules and regulations stipulated by the Panjab University
including its reservation policies. As a premier post-graduate women‟s college, the
institution has been endeavoring to impart quality education to women from all
backgrounds. Reservations to students from rural background, weaker financial set
up, minority sections and those who are differently –abled are provided to ensure a
healthy blend of diversity and commitment to all sections of the society.
Five per cent in marks concession is given to physically handicapped person in the
minimum eligibility criteria for a course. The admission process is arranged at places
that can be easily accessed by such candidates.
Scholarships are offered to the students belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories.
Merit cum means scholarships and Fee Concessions are given to students from
economically weaker sections of the society. These are widely notified through the
notice boards and announcements.
The college being a women‟s college caters to the quality Higher Education needs of
the girls of the region, especially those belonging to the rural areas. Preference is
given to girls from far flung rural areas for admission to the different hostels of the
college. Hostel and mess facilities are provided at reasonable rates. Additional seats
belonging to „Only Girl Child‟ category are provided in courses with limited seats as
per the University guidelines.
To encourage budding sportswomen towards excellence, seats are reserved under the
„Sports Category‟ for them as per the Panjab University rules. Facilities in terms of
free boarding and lodging along with free food are also provided to the Sports
students. Fee concessions, scholarships and stipends are also given to students who
exhibit exemplary performance in various sports competitions.
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programs offered by the institution
during the last four years and comment on the trends i.e. reasons for
increase/decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Table 2.4 Number of Students Admitted in First Year of the Course
Course 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
BA 540 666 560 589
BBA 78 87 89 92
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Course 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016
BCA 81 67 75 82
B.Sc. (Biotech) 29 31 30 26
B.Sc. (NM) 339 440 398 357
B.Sc. (M) 70 173 160 180
B.Com 212 222 223 224
M.Sc. (IT) 28 22 30 27
M.Com 43 44 47 47
M.Sc. (Maths) 42 48 55 56
MA (Pol. Sci.) 69 52 38 60
MA (Punjabi) 50 26 17 35
MA (History) 58 45 33 51
MA (English) 36 54 45 58
MA(Fine Arts) 26 14 08 15
PGDCA 26 31 23 29
PGDFD 6 15 16 26
Table: 2.5 Demand Ratio for admission
Courses 2015-16
No. of Applications Received Admitted Demand Ratio
BA 854 589 1.45:1
B.Com 1094 224 4.88:1
BBA 268 92 2.91:1
BCA 217 82 2.64:1
B.Sc. (Biotech) 90 26 3.46:1
B.Sc. (NM) 756 357 2.12:1
B.Sc. (M) 298 180 1.66:1
M.Com 312 47 6.63:1
M.Sc. (Maths) 200 56 3.57:1
M.Sc. (IT) 58 27 2.15:1
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Courses 2015-16
No. of Applications Received Admitted Demand Ratio
MA (Fine Arts) 28 15 1.86:1
MA (Pol. Sci.) 112 60 1.86:1
MA (Punjabi) 64 35 1.83:1
MA (History) 92 51 1.81:1
MA (English) 106 58 1.83:1
PGDCA 63 29 2.17:1
PGDFD 46 26 1.77:1
Analysis of the data illustrates increased trends towards Commerce and other professional
courses. There has also been a substantial increase in the students opting for Basic Sciences
courses, after a few years of downward trend. This has resulted from the efforts made by the
college in promoting these courses.
2.2 CATERING TO STUDENT DIVERSITY
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and
ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
The college recognizes the special needs of the differently-abled students and has
adopted changes in infrastructure, teaching-learning pedagogies, etc for their convenience
and amalgamation with the other mainstream students.
Infrastructural facilities like ramps have been provided to make the ground floor of
the college building disabled friendly.
Specially constructed washroom facility has also been provided for the convenience
of the differently-abled students.
Wheelchair facility is also available to help the students with mobility impairment.
To cater to the needs of the differently-abled students, they are provided a
comfortable time-table so as not to exert them physically. In addition, special care is
taken in assigning classrooms to such students. They are provided class rooms on the
ground floor for easy access.
The teachers and the students are sensitized towards the special needs and
requirements of such students. Teachers pay extra attention to them and facilitate easy
understanding for them by repeating lessons in their free time.
All the Government/UGC/University norms concerning admission and examinations
are strictly adhered to by the college. During examinations, the visually impaired
students and other students with functional disabilities are provided helpers to write
the exams as per these norms.
No visually impaired or physically challenged student has taken admission in the
college. However, THUNDER, a windows screen reading software has been installed
to aid the visually challenged persons. In addition, the library staff extends all
possible help to physically challenged persons to help them meet their library needs
and requirements.
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2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students’ needs in terms of knowledge and skills
before the commencement of the program? If “yes”, give details on the process.
Yes, the college assesses the students‟ needs in terms of knowledge and skills
before the commencement of the program.
The admission process in the college is itself, quite an elaborate process. The
admission form has been meticulously designed and serves as an effective instrument
for gathering information about the students‟ background, academic record, special
talents and interests, hobbies, past achievements in various fields including sports and
extra-curricular activities etc.
A special „Help Desk‟ is created to provide admission counseling to the students at
the time of admission. The students are helped to choose appropriate stream/subjects
after due assessment of their aptitude, learning abilities and interests through informal
interviews and interactions.
Admission counseling is also provided by the teachers in their respective departments
during the admission time.
The students are also encouraged to opt for the value added courses being offered by
the college in the form of Add-On courses to enhance their employability skills.
An orientation program for the newly admitted students is also conducted to make
them aware of the various curricular aspects and requirements viz. attendance
requirements, examinations, evaluation criteria etc.
The knowledge and skills of the students are also assessed by the teachers at the
beginning of the session in their respective classes through class discussions,
question- answer sessions, assignments and class tests. The gaps are identified and
suitable measures are then adopted to cater to the different levels of knowledge and
skills and to address the gaps, if any.
Horizontal mobility from one course/subject to the other is also provided for a limited
period after admission, subject to certain norms. Students who wish to change their
stream/subject after admission can avail this benefit.
2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of
the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to
enable them to cope with the program of their choice? The college caters to the educational needs of girls from diverse backgrounds.
Students belonging to different communities, religions, both from the urban as well as the
rural areas take admission in the college. Students from urban and the rural areas differ in
their vernacular skills. Also, students from different Boards and Universities which cater to
different curriculum, differ in their knowledge levels. Further, students from non-English
medium schools, at times find it difficult to cope up with their course of study. As such,
students with different levels of knowledge, learning abilities and skills take admission in the
college. The college takes appropriate steps in order to bridge this knowledge gap of the
enrolled students.
The teachers adopt different teaching methodologies to cater to the diverse groups of
students. Interactive modes of teaching are adopted to ease the process of learning and
understanding.
Extra learning and study material is provided to the students in the form of
assignments, projects, notes, hand outs and review lectures.
Group activities are assigned to encourage peer learning.
Tutorial System helps the faculty to discuss the academic and personal problems of
the students. Such interactions aid in providing proper guidance to the students.
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Slow learners are identified and assisted in studies through remedial classes or extra
classes.
At times, teachers adopt mixed mode of instruction to explain concepts to the
students. Notes are provided to students in Punjabi or Hindi in some subjects where
the reading material is not available in these languages.
The University provides provision to the students, in certain streams and subjects, to
write their exams in any one of the three languages- English, Hindi or Punjabi. As
such the University examination papers in such cases are set in these three languages
for the benefit of the students.
At college level too, question papers are set by the teachers in these three languages.
The Department of Computer Science organizes summer training workshops every
year to provide computer literacy to the students.
An array of Add-On courses is offered to the students for academic enrichment as
well as to enhance their skills.
Vocational courses are also offered to the students to provide entrepreneurship skills
to the students and improve their employability skills.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,
inclusion, environment etc.?
The college fully understands the crucial role of education in promoting the
egalitarian commitments of Equality and Justice enshrined in the Constitution of India.
Promoting equity through access to higher education is very well enshrined in the college
motto -„Sarbat Da Bhala‟. It reflects the commitment of the college to nurture and preserve
social inclusion, democracy and gender equity within the spaces of higher learning.
The various Committees, Clubs and Societies viz. NSS, NCC, Women Cell, Legal
Literacy Club, Eco Club, etc are actively working in the college to sensitize the staff
and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.
The importance of Social Work and accountability are stressed upon through these
committees and various awareness camps, lectures, seminars, drills, campaigns and
visits to concerning areas are materialized.
The Women Cell organizes various activities and programs to promote general
awareness, gender sensitization and women empowerment amongst the students. The
students are sensitized on issues like violence against women, female foeticide, etc
and are encouraged to raise their voice against such social evils.
The college has a well established Legal Literacy Club. A campaign „Justice for All‟ was carried out by the cell to spread awareness about the legal rights and the free legal
services provided by PLSA (Punjab Legal Service Authority) to weaker sections of
the society including the women. The objectives of the cell include empowering
women by sensitizing the women about gender equity, creating awareness among
them about their legal rights and serving them with free legal advice.
Self defence training is provided to the students by the Department of Physical
Education to instill self-confidence and provide them with the knowledge about
various strategies to defend themselves in case of situations of violence and abuse.
The NSS through various activities and social campaigns develops sense of social and
civic responsibility in the students.
The NCC wing of the college also organizes various campaigns aimed at preserving
social equity and the environment, while developing spirit of nationalism and sacrifice
amongst the students. The NCC organized campaigns against female foeticide and
other social evils. The unit also organized tree plantation drives to raise awareness
about the urgency to protect the earth and its environment against further degradation.
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Other initiatives such as Community Kitchen etc are regularly taken up to emphasize
the idea of equality beyond any categorizations of caste, gender, social status,
ethnicity or religion.
The Eco Club of the college plays an important role in creating environmental
awareness amongst the students. It motivates the students to keep their surroundings
green and clean by undertaking plantation of trees and sensitizes the students to adopt
eco-friendly practices. The club organizes tree plantation drives and other awareness
programs regarding various environmental issues.
The „Save Energy‟ campaign by the Physics department, installation of „Bird Houses‟ by the Birds Conservation Club and organization of visits to forests/sanctuaries etc by
the Botanical Society of the college are some of the few, among the many other
initiatives undertaken regularly to create environmental consciousness amongst the
students and make them aware of their surrounding bio-diversity.
„Synapse‟, the Community Club of the college is a students‟ initiative program with
the objective, “Connecting with Community”. It aims to sensitize the students
towards their social responsibility. This is an effort to “Give back to the society” and
to help metamorphosize the teenagers of today into mature and responsible citizens of
tomorrow.
Further, the tutors are constantly engaged in monitoring not only the academic growth
of the students but also their moral and ethical blossoming.
Consciousness regarding the environmental crisis is also raised through programs
organized periodically viz. quiz competitions, debates and creative writing.
Workshops are also held to ensure overall development of the students.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning
needs of advanced learners?
Regular feedback in the form of class tests, assignments, class discussions and day to
day interactions help in the identification of the advanced learners with sharper learning
abilities. The college makes efforts to provide the advanced learners with various ways to
develop their talents and potential.
Faculty members motivate them to go beyond the curriculum and explore their
potential.
They are provided with extra study material and learning time to further hone their
intellect.
Guidance is provided to them to channelize their energy towards positive and
productive pursuits and their growth is constantly monitored to ensure they are not led
astray.
Further such learners are motivated for higher levels of learning. Lectures by experts
on Career advancement and Career Counseling are regularly organized by the
Placement Cell of the college.
The Career Coaching Cell of the college which was established with the objective of
nurturing talent and preparing students for the various competitive exams provides
coaching classes to the students to help them achieve their career goals.
Financial assistance in the form of Merit Scholarships are awarded to these students to
enable them to achieve their educational goals.
Such students are honoured timely by appreciating their efforts through Roll of
Honour, College Colour, Merit Certificates and other such awards.
Cash prizes are also given to students who achieve top university positions in the
exams.
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2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the
academic performance(through the program duration) of the students at risk of
dropout (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically
challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc. who may discontinue
their studies if some sort of support is not provided)? The college aims at combining equity with quality and providing all the students
equal opportunities for a good quality education. Special care is thus taken to support
disadvantaged students, as the college believes that improving opportunities for them benefits
the society as a whole.
The college thus takes several measures to collect, analyze and provide support to the
students at risk of dropout.
Such students are identified at the time of admission counseling and thereafter, by the
respective teachers during their day to day interactions. The tutorial system which
involves one to one interaction between the tutor and the students helps the tutor in
identifying the disadvantaged students who are at the risk of drop out while closely
examining the reasons thereof. The academic performance of the students and their
level of classroom participation are also used to identify the students with slow
learning capabilities.
Remedial Classes and extra classes are organized at the departmental level to help the
slow learners cope up with their studies and to improve their learning outcome.
The Counselling Cell of the college works towards fostering a spirit of resilience and
positive mindset in the students by developing life skills in them. The congenial
atmosphere at the Counseling Cell enables students to freely express and resolve their
problems.
The college offers various scholarships to the disadvantaged sections of the society.
The college invites applications for Fee Concessions from such students at the
commencement of every new academic session. Fee Concessions are then given to the
students on need basis to provide them financial support for continuing their
education.
At times, the faculty members readily come forward and volunteer to financially
support such students by making either full or partial payment of their course fee.
Facility to pay the fee in easy installments is also provided to the students belonging
to economically weaker sections of the society.
Book bank facility is available in the main college library. The needy students are
issued books for the entire semester. Various departments also have their own
departmental libraries. The books in these libraries are issued to the disadvantaged
students on priority basis.
An enabling ambient environment is provided to the physically challenged students to
avoid any discomfort to them in pursuing their studies. Infrastructural facilities like
ramps, disabled- friendly washroom facility, wheel chairs etc are provided to them.
All other possible support in the form of easy access to class rooms and adjustments
in time table etc are readily made available to them. Besides devoting special care and
attention to such students, the faculty also provides moral support and motivates them
to achieve best possible learning outcomes.
2.3 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation
schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blueprint, etc.)
The academic calendar provided by the Panjab University is followed and the number
of teaching days is also calculated according to it.
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Various heads of the departments call for meetings of their respective staff to discuss
unitization of the syllabus that is to be followed for the various semesters.
The time table of the various classes/ different streams is chalked out and displayed
on the notice board for the convenience of the students.
The students are acquainted with the syllabus, the question-paper pattern and the
time-table right at the beginning of the academic session so as to prepare them for the
final exam pattern.
Projects and assignments are assigned to the students in the beginning of the session
to provide them with sufficient time and opportunity for comprehensive study.
Learning
State of the art laboratories provide practical know-how and exposure to the students
to augment their theoretical base.
Workshops, discussions and seminars for students are organized to enhance their
knowledge.
To promote critical thinking among the students, they are assigned projects or surveys
and are made to prepare documentaries.
Inter-College as well as Intra-College competitions are organized from time to time.
Excursions and field trips are organized to enhance exposure of students.
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria and norms, as laid down by the Panjab University, Chandigarh are
strictly followed.
House Exams/ Pre-Semester Exams, Final Exams in addition to class tests, surprise
test, class discussions, and seminar presentations are the important ways to evaluate
the performance of the students on a regular basis.
Presentations in the form of papers or documentaries, Powerpoint Presentations are
assigned to them to enhance mental abilities as well as communicative skills.
Class tests are conducted and internal assessment is given to the students based on
their assignments, class performance and attendance.
Every effort is made to make the evaluation process fair, transparent and impartial.
Zero tolerance policy is followed towards use of unfair means in the examinations.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching–learning process?
The College has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for maintenance of
quality standards. It works towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and
sustenance and strives to channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards
promoting academic excellence by improving the teaching-learning process.
A set of indicators of excellence in teaching are defined, and are used to encourage
improvement and evaluate performance of the teaching faculty.
The college extends financial and infrastructural support for the smooth running of
various programs. The IQAC ensures adequacy and proper maintenance of teaching
aids and support services for teaching. It facilitates creation of learner-centric
environment by optimizing access to modern teaching facilities like Smart Class
Rooms, LCDs and Internet etc.
The IQAC also ensures availability of teaching and learning resources like library
books, journals, periodicals etc in adequate number.
An academic calendar is designed at the beginning of the academic session. The
IQAC ensures its compliance by issuing directions to the teachers to prepare their
lesson plans accordingly. Staff meetings are held periodically to ensure timely
completion of the syllabus.
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Student progress is continuously monitored. The students are assessed on continuous
basis to gauge the students learning outcome. The academic results are analyzed and
areas of improvement are identified to set up new goals for the session.
Remedial measures are taken up and suitable teaching methodologies are adopted to
cater to the needs of the slow learners as well as the advanced learners.
The quality of teaching is assessed by collecting feedback about the teaching –learning process from the various stakeholders. The related grievances are duly
addressed.
The staff members are provided ample opportunities to pursue progressive courses
and developmental programs. The IQAC organizes Faculty Development Programs to
enhance effectiveness among the faculty members while providing better learning
outcomes to the students. The new faculty is recruited in accordance with UGC norms
and in keeping with the requirements of specialized staff with strong research
background.
2.3.3. How learning is made more students centric? Give details on the support
structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive
learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?
Teaching learning process is student-centered, where students are encouraged to learn
by actively engaging in and interacting with the study material and with the role of the
teacher being more as a guide and facilitator. The faculty adopts and implements appropriate
teaching and learning strategies to suit an outcome-based and student-centered learning
approach.
The college provides all kinds of infrastructural facilities and other support facilities
in the form of labs, smart class rooms, audio visual aids, internet facility, library etc to
facilitate student centric learning.
The college promotes the adoption of student-centered teaching techniques and tools
such as student presentations, project work, self-learning assignments, case studies,
role plays, field visits, debates, seminars, brain storming sessions, focus group
discussions, group work, games, quizzes, problem-based/inquiry based learning,
practical classes and industrial training as a supplement to classroom teaching.
Classroom participation of students is encouraged and emphasis is laid on active
learning which accentuates academic work and theory that is solidly supplemented by
practical work.
Self-directed learning by students is further encouraged through assignments which
require students to refer to journals and books, use the internet, and engage in
computer assisted learning.
Student engagement and interaction with teachers and peers is used as a powerful
driver for quality teaching. Group activities and projects are assigned to encourage
peer learning.
Teachers are motivated to promote innovative pedagogy and introduce ICT into
teaching learning practices to create a student centered learning environment. They
are further encouraged to link innovations in their practice to the college teaching and
learning goals. An orientation program is organized for the new faculty to prepare
them for their role as motivators, facilitators, mentors and guides for developing the
skills of interactive and independent learning among the students.
Teachers are provided opportunities to attend various Faculty Development
workshops and Orientation courses to learn about the teaching skills. A „Letter of
Understanding‟ was signed with Dr. Simran Kaur, Associate Professor (Department
of Biological Sciences and Geology) and Co-Projector, Science and Technology
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Entry Program (STEP) at QCC Queens Borough Community College, City University
of New York, to provide honorary expert advice on “High Impact Teaching Practices,
Classroom Enrichment and Student Success” for promoting academic enrichment of
faculty and students of the college.
2.3.4 How does the institute nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper
among the students to transform them into lifelong learners and innovators?
The college lays emphasis on promoting original and critical thinking in the students
and developing interpersonal, communication and independent learning skills in the students.
Faculty members serve as catalysts in the process of enabling them to grow in this important
aspect. In order to instill the habit of lifelong learning, appropriate learning strategies such as
experiential learning, collaborative learning, and personal learning are adopted.
A blend of innovative teaching practices and an open and egalitarian teacher-student
interaction kindles the thought process and nurtures critical thinking among the
students. It further helps develop a lifelong passion for learning and innovation in
them.
Group discussions, interactive sessions, practical assignments, paper presentations
and insightful documentaries hone the intellect of the students.
Project based training is imparted in some of the departments to instill research
acumen and critical thinking among the students. Scientific temperament is promoted
through various activities like model making, science fairs and exhibitions, regularly
organized by the various science departments.
Expert lectures and direct interaction with the invited experts helps invoke critical
thinking in the students.
The use of ICT in the teaching learning process has helped in transforming the
learning environment to facilitate the development of critical competencies.
The creative base is strengthened by various talent hunt contests, festivals, Inter-
College and Intra-College activities. Various clubs and societies of the college
organize a plethora of extracurricular and extension activities in varied fields as
dramatics, dance, debates, declamations, public speaking, photography, creative
writing, art and photography. These competitions and activities promote creativity,
teamwork and analytic temperament in the students and enhance their multi-
disciplinary acumen.
The college further promotes creativity and literary skills among the students by
encouraging them to publish articles, poems, stories in the college magazine
„Rashma‟. The editorial team of the magazine includes student editors who actively
participate in the publication process of the magazine.
Various rallies, awareness campaigns, workshops with a scientific twist and camps on
strengthening leadership skills etc. expose students to various latest trends and
inculcate a scientific as well as humane temperament amongst the students.
2.3.5 What are the facilities and technologies available and used by the faculty for
effective teaching? e.g. Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National
Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on
Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT),
open educational resources, mobile education, etc.
In order to ensure effective learning, the college employs a blend of traditional
teaching and the modern ICT based teaching techniques.
Smart class rooms have been added to the infrastructure to make the teaching learning
process more intriguing. Emphasizing on interactive mode of teaching, the faculty
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makes use of powerpoint and multimedia presentations for better understanding and
greater retention of the subject matter. Videos and documentary movies are also used
by some of the departments as teaching tools.
The departments have been equipped with computers with Wi-Fi facility to enable the
faculty to access the latest research and other advancements in their respective
subjects. In addition, the college has seven computer labs with internet facility which
are open for access by the staff and the students. The students make use of these
resources to access the information required for their assignment work, project work
etc.
Computers with internet facility are also available in the college library to provide
browsing and computing facilities to the staff and the students. The college is also a
member of UGC-approved INFLIBNET N-LIST Program which provides the faculty
access to a wide range of e-journals and e-books. The faculty can also access JSTOR
collection of e-resources available through membership of INFLIBNET.
The students of computer science are also given exposure to the web based NPTEL
lecture notes as well as the video lectures, to provide them with quality learning
material. They are also introduced to other quality web based learning resources like
Sakshat, National Repository of Open Educational Resources - NROER etc.
The students are also introduced to websites such as edX and Coursera which enlist
free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) from various reputed universities and
institutes across the world. The students are informed about these courses which can
be used by them to further enhance the intellectual grasp of their respective subjects.
„Whatsapp Groups‟, a function of the immensely popular Instant Messaging System
„Whatsapp‟is being used by the students as an effective peer learning tool in the form
of discussion forum which promotes learning beyond the class rooms and facilitates
the learning process. The ability to exchange text messages, images, video and sound
notes makes it immensely popular amongst the students. It is being used by the
students to upload and publish their work on these groups and allow the others to
comment on their work, thus promoting collaborative online learning
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and
skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?
Efforts are made to advance the skill levels of the faculty and the students to cultivate
a spirit of academic brilliance in them.
Expert lectures and seminars are organized by the college from time to time in order
to expose the faculty to advanced levels of knowledge and skills. Eminent resource
persons from the academics and industry are invited to deliver lectures. These
interactive lectures help the faculty and students to keep themselves abreast of the
latest developments in their fields. The departmental societies play an active role in
organizing these lectures.
Field visits and industrial visits are also organized from time to time to expose the
students and faculty to advanced levels of knowledge and skills requirements of the
industry. The department of Computer Science organizes intensive one month
summer training workshop every year on „Advanced Computer Skills‟ to enhance the
computing and software skills of the students.
Group Discussions and Case Study modes of teaching are adopted by the faculty to
develop analytical and critical thinking abilities amongst the students.
The post graduate students of information technology and Commerce undergo
compulsory industrial training to get first-hand experience of working in an industrial
environment.
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Students of some of the departments also undertake minor projects during their course
of study which helps them apply the theoretical concepts to real life applications. This
helps them in further widening their knowledge base.
National Seminars are organized by different departments from time to time which
provide the faculty and the students with an opportunity to interact with eminent
resource persons and delegates from other parts of the country and share and discuss
their viewpoint on important topics with them.
The faculty of the college is also motivated to attend International and National level
Seminars and Conferences. The faculty also undertakes Refresher and Orientation
Courses from time to time. These courses provide a forum to abreast the teachers of
the latest advances in their subjects, technological spin off etc.
Faculty development programs on latest teaching techniques and „Computer Skills
Development‟ are also organized by the college. A number of such workshops on
varied subjects such as “Enhancing Experiential learning through interactive/game
based Content”, “Enhancing Teaching-Learning Skills”, “Developing Teacher-
Taught Relationship through Sensitization of Professional Responsibilities of a
Teacher”, etc were organized by the college.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic,
personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional
counseling /mentoring /academic advise) provided to students?
The college makes every possible effort to ensure the well-being of its students. The
following steps have been undertaken to provide them support in all aspects:
Academic guidance and counselling is provided to the students right from the time of
admission, both at the college level as well as at the department level. They are helped
in choosing the right stream and the right combination of subjects keeping in mind
their interests and learning acumen. Orientation courses are organized to guide the
students, at the beginning of every session.
Remedial classes are organized at the departmental level to provide academic support
to the slow learners.
The Placement Cell provides career guidance to the students apart from preparing
them for job interviews and group discussions.
Tutorial system is followed whereby every faculty member is assigned a small group
of students. The tutors keep track of every student in their tutorial group. They guide
them, counsel them and try to solve all their grievances. The tutorial groups meet
formally every Wednesday during the specifically assigned tutorial lecture.
The college has a well established Grievances Redressal Cell. With an aim to fix
accountability and to ensure good governance, the Grievances Redressal Cell provides
a platform to the students to participate in the problem solving mechanism. The
Grievances of the students are received through the message box installed outside the
administrative office. The Cell members scrutinize the received complaints and then
address them on merit.
The Counselling Cell of the college provides psychological counselling to the
students and assists them in coping with stress and other minor emotional problems
and provides them life skills training for dealing various academic and personal
situations.
Financial support is extended to the students in the form of scholarships and fee
concessions. Students belonging to the backward sections of the society and
economically weaker sections of the society are provided financial support.
Meritorious students requiring financial help are also extended financial support. The
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Scholarship and Fee Concession committee identifies all such students and makes
efforts to garner financial help for such students from different agencies.
The college hostels provide a comfortable and homely environment to the students.
2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/ methods adopted by the
faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to
encourage the faculty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of
such innovative practices on student learning? The college faculty is constantly motivated to adopt new innovative pedagogical
teaching practices to make the teaching learning process more effective and efficient in terms
of achieving the learning objectives. Innovative teaching methods are adopted to provide
student centered learning for more in-depth and meaningful study.
Some of the innovative teaching methods adopted by the faculty during the past few years
are:
Use of interactive boards in smart class rooms for multimedia based presentations.
Emphasis is laid on Active learning and Co-operative learning to increase student
retention and promote greater student-faculty and student-student interaction
Role plays are enacted to enhance the learning experiences of the students
Scenario Analysis and Case studies are undertaken to inculcate and enhance analytical
and critical thinking abilities in the students.
Group discussions are conducted to encourage greater involvement and interaction
among the students.
Project based learning approach is adopted to enable the students to actively explore
real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper knowledge.
Industrial and field visits are organized to sensitize the students to the practical
challenges that organizations face in the business world. These visits also provide
greater clarity about various management concepts to the students as they can
practically see how these concepts are put into action.
Experiential learning is encouraged to boosts the learning process and improves
understanding and retention among the students.
The college extends infrastructural support and other facilities to the faculty to adopt
innovative teaching practices. They are encouraged to adopt ICT based teaching. The
departments were provided with computers, printer-scanners and internet facility for this
purpose. Faculty development programs and expert talks are organized to acquaint the
teachers with the latest teaching methodologies.
The new innovative teaching methods have depicted a positive impact on the learning
outcomes of the students and have led to greater student participation in the teaching learning
process. The excellent academic results, the top university positions that the college students
have clinched and the various awards that they have won in different contests at college level,
university level and the national level are a testimony to the earnest efforts put in by the
college faculty and reflect the successful outcome of the innovative teaching pedagogies
adopted by them.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?
The college has a spacious library with a fully air conditioned reading room. The
library is well stocked with a collection of over sixty thousand books on different subjects.
New books are added to the library every year. In addition, the library subscribes to several
journals, magazines and periodicals thus providing wide range of academic learning material
to the students.
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The college, being a member of the INFLIBNET N-LIST Program also provides access to a
large number of e-resources like e-journals, e-books and other e-learning material. The
membership also provides access to the large range of JSTOR collection of e-resources.
These resources augment the learning, research and academic pursuits of both the faculty and
the students.
The college library is computerized using the Software for University Libraries (SOUL)
software which is state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and
developed by the INFLIBNET Centre of UGC. The latest version of SOUL 2.0 has been
installed to automate the major housekeeping operations of the library like Cataloguing,
Circulation etc. Computer Systems have also been placed in the library to provide browsing
and computing facility to the staff and students.
2.3.10 Challenges encountered by the institution and Institutional approach adopted to
complete the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar. With the introduction of the semester system of examination, the college faces the
challenge of balancing the academic teaching with the extracurricular activities. This
necessitates careful planning and scheduling of the various academic, co curricular and
extracurricular activities.
The college ensures completion of the curriculum within the planned time frame and
calendar through this meticulous planning of activities.
The academic calendar is planned and designed at the beginning of the session and all
activities are thus pre planned so as not to affect the teaching work.
Unitization of the syllabus is done by the respective subject teachers so as to complete
the syllabus on time and thereafter also provide the students with ample time for
revision purposes.
The teachers maintain a daily diary of the topics covered.
Departmental meetings are conducted to overview the status of syllabus and extra
lectures are then taken, if necessary to complete the syllabus within the time frame.
The faculty members, except in case of emergencies, are required to get their leaves
sanctioned from the Principal before proceeding on leave. They are required to make
alternate arrangements/internal adjustments of their lectures with the other faculty
members of the department to keep the students engaged before availing leave.
Full time/Part time adhoc lecturers are appointed in place of permanent faculty
availing medical/other long leave.
Further, exemplary work culture in the college ensures timely completion of the syllabus
within the planned timeframe
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
The college is committed to providing quality education. The IQAC of the college
constantly monitors and evaluates the quality of the teaching learning process by obtaining
feedback from regular interaction with the faculty and the students.
In addition, the quality of education being imparted is monitored at different levels.
Quality benchmarks are defined and are used to encourage improvement and evaluate
the teaching quality and performance of the teachers.
Feedbacks on the evaluation of teachers are taken by the Principal and respective
Heads of Departments and are leveraged for improvement of quality of the teaching
learning process.
Self appraisal forms filled by the teachers are used by the Principal to assess the
performance of the faculty. The quality benchmarks are taken into consideration for
promotion of teachers.
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The performance of the students in the university results is also discussed and the
results are analyzed at the staff meetings. Areas of improvement are identified and
new goals are set for the new session.
The tutorial system being followed ensures regular feedback from the students. The
grievances of the students are addressed by the tutors as well as the Grievances
Redressal Cell.
At the individual level, the teachers discuss the teaching learning process with the
students in the class and accordingly adjust their teaching approaches and pace of
teaching. The performance of the students is monitored through class tests,
assignments, house exams, etc which are conducted on regular basis. The results of
the students are used to assess the effectiveness of the teaching approaches being
followed. Changes where necessary, are thereby incorporated to improve the learning
outcome of the students.
2.4 TEACHER QUALITY
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the
college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human
resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements
of the curriculum.
Table 2.6 Faculty of College
Highest
Qualificati
on
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor To
tal
Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent Teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt. NA -- NA -- NA -- --
Ph.D. NA -- NA 7 NA 10 17
M.Phil. NA -- NA 7 NA 11 18
PG NA -- NA -- NA 12 12
Temporary Teachers
Ph.D. NA -- NA -- NA 10 10
M.Phil. NA -- NA -- NA 17 17
PG NA -- NA -- NA 101 101
Part-time Teachers
Ph.D. NA -- NA -- NA 1 1
M.Phil. NA -- NA -- NA -- --
PG NA -- NA -- NA 4 4
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Human resource planning forms an integral part of institutional governance and management
and is oriented towards achieving the stated learning outcomes and objectives.
The workload requirements and subject requirements in case of change in syllabi are
computed by the respective heads of departments well in advance of commencement
of the session. Accordingly, the vacancies are advertised in the leading national
newspapers.
Human resource policies on staff recruitment, career progression, professional
development etc. support the strategic objective of quality teaching.
A completely transparent system is followed for recruitment of teachers. The
recruitment is done as per the rules and regulations of the UGC/Panjab University.
The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their merit, experience, subject expertise
and curriculum requirements. Final selection is then done by the Selection Committee
on the basis of the overall competency of the candidates. Efforts are made to recruit
the best talent available to meet the curriculum requirements.
The responsibilities and job descriptions of staff are clearly specified to meet the
learning needs of students and to suit a particular program. The workload of staff
conforms to the work norms laid down by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
A number of facilities are provided to the faculty members to retain the qualified
teachers.
o The regular staff is provided with facilities like Annual Increment, Provident
Fund, Gratuity, Dearness Allowance, Medical Allowance, House Rent Allowance,
Casual leave, Medical leave, Maternity leave, Earned leave, PF Loan etc.
o Duty leave is also given to the faculty for attending seminars/
conferences/Workshops orientation courses/ Refresher courses/Summer Schools/
Winter Schools etc. and for performing university evaluation duties etc.
o Residential accommodation is available for the College Principal in the campus.
o Working Women Hostel is available for the staff.
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified
senior faculty to teach new programs/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study
being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the
efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last
three years.
With rapid developments in technology and thereby, emergence of new areas of
research and study, the college makes efforts to keep the teachers updated with the latest
skills.
The college holds lectures by experts and seminars to help the faculty understand the
developments in these new emerging areas. These also help in equipping them with
the requisite knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges of teaching these new
subjects.
The college also motivates its faculty to attend International/National level
Seminars/Symposiums/Conferences and Orientation/Refresher Courses in their
specific subjects as well as in Inter-disciplinary areas for the enhancement of their
teaching and research skills.
Faculty Development Programs are organized by the college to enlighten the faculty
about the latest research and development as well as to empower and enable the use of
various tools and technology for improved teaching and learning skills.
The Department of Computer Science organizes workshops to equip the faculty with
the computer skills.
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The college also recruits competent additional staff as per the requirements to teach
the new upcoming subjects.
2.4.3 Providing the details on staff development programs during the last four years
elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher
quality.
(a) Staff development programs attended by faculty for enhancing their knowledge The institution has sent many teachers for enhancing their knowledge through Faculty
Development Programs (Orientation, Refresher and other short term courses) during the past
five years. The faculty members had been relieved from duties to attend workshops,
seminars, conferences, orientation and refresher courses.
Table: 2.7 Details of Faculty Development Programs
Department Name of Faculty Program Dates Organized By
Commerce Dr. Priyaka
Khanna
Faculty Development
Program in Research
Methodology in Social
Sciences
11.06.2011 Bahra University, HP.
Commerce Ms.Paramjeet
Kaur
Faculty Development
Program in Research
Methodology in Social
Sciences
11.06.2011 PCMA and Bahra
University, HP.
Physical
Education
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur Refresher Course in
Physical Education
23.06.2011 Academic Staff College,
Punjabi University,
Patiala
Geography Dr. Anandvir
Kaur Saini
Course on Remote
Sensing, Geographical
Information System and
Global Positioning
01.08.2011 Indian Institute of Remote
Sensing, ISRO,
Government of India
Zoology Dr. Monita
Dhiman
National Workshop on
Advances in Electron
Microscopy & Allied
Fields
23.09.2011 Shoolni university of
Biotechnology and
Management Sciences,
Bhajhol, Solan (H.P.)
Zoology Dr. Monita
Dhiman
National Program in
Electron MicroScopy
For Scientific
Investigators.
14.11.2011 All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, New
Delhi
Music(V) Ms. Reema
Sharma
Refresher Course in
Visual & Performing
Arts
01.12.-2011 Academic Staff College,
GNDU, Amritsar.
Geography Dr. Anandvir
Kaur Saini
Workshop on
Quantitative
Techniques in Social
Sciences Research.
05.12.2011 ICSSR, North western
Regional Centre, PU,
Chandigarh
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Department Name of Faculty Program Dates Organized By
Psychology Dr. Aditi Satija Workshop on
Enhancing Life skills
26.02.2012 Asian Association of
Applied Psychology
Panjab University,
Chandigarh.
Commerce Dr.Khushdip Kaur National Workshop on
―Faculty Development :
A quality Initiative‖
17.03.2012 Gobindgarh Public
College, Alour Khanna
Geography Dr. Anandvir
Kaur Saini
Workshop on
Quantitative Methods
and Techniques in
Social Science
Research
19.03.2012 ICSSR, North western
Regional Centre, PU,
Chandigarh
Psychology Dr. Aditi Satija Orientation Program 03.05.2012 Academic Staff College,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh.
Mathematics Ms. Meena
Sharma
Orientation Program 03.05.2012 Academic Staff College,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh.
Commerce Dr.Priyaka
Khanna
Faculty Development
Program on ―Advanced
Business Research and
Analytics‖
08.06.2012 Mudra Institute of
Communication,
Ahmedabad.
Zoology Ms. Devinder Pal
Kaur
Refresher Course in
Environmental Studies
06.05.2013 Academic Staff College,
Punjabi university, Patiala
Computer Science Ms. Parminder
Kaur
Refresher Course in
Professional Courses
06.05.2013 Academic Staff College,
Punjabi university, Patiala
Mathematics Ms. Ritu Ahuja Refresher Course in
Research Methodology
in Sciences
25.05.2013 Academic Staff College,
Panjab
University,Chandigarh
Commerce Dr.Priyaka
Khanna
Refresher Course in
Research Methodology
05.06.2013 GNDU, Amritsar
Mathematics Ms. Meena
Sharma
Refresher Course in
Mathematics and
Statistics
24.06.2013 Academic Staff College
Himachal Pardesh
University, Shimla.
Physics Ms. KanuPriya
Dawar
83 BRNS-IANCAS
National Workshop on
Radiochemistry
21.09.2013 Khalsa College Amritsar
and Indian Association of
Nuclear Chemists and
Allied Scientists
Hindi Dr. Kamini Sahir Refresher Course in
Classic and Modern
Indian Language
03.12.2013 Academic Staff College,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh
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Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. Page 75
Department Name of Faculty Program Dates Organized By
Commerce Ms.Shaveta
Chugh
Faculty Development
Program
01.06.2014 Kamla Lohtia SD
College, Ludhiana
Commerce Ms.Paramjeet
Kaur
UGC sponsored
Orientation Course
02.06.2014 Punjabi University Patiala
Commerce Dr.Priyaka
Khanna
Faculty Workshop on
Research Methods and
Data Analysis
14.06.2014 Chitkara University,
Panjab Campus
Zoology Dr. Monita
Dhiman
Faculty Development
Program
01.07.2014 Mulatni Mal Modi
College,Patiala
Biotechnology Dr Monica
Mahajan
Refresher Course in
Life Sciences
17.11.2014 Academic Staff College,
Punjabi University,
Patiala
Mathematics Ms. Ritu Ahuja Refresher Course in
Physical Sciences
08.12.2014 Academic Staff College,
Punjabi University,
Patiala.
Business
Management
Dr. Pooja Chatley Orientation Program 22.04.2015 Academic Staff College,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh
Zoology Ms. Devinder Pal
Kaur
Refresher Course in
Zoology
12.05.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Panab University,
Chandigarh
Physics Ms. Sangeeta
Sharma
Refresher Course in
Sciences and
Engineering
12.05.2015 Department of
Microbiology, Panjab
University Chandigarh.
Political Science Ms. Sarvjit Kaur Summer School on
Environmental Issues
and Sustainable
Development
22.06.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Punjabi University,
Patiala.
Commerce Ms.Paramjeet
Kaur
Summer School on
Environmental Issues
and Sustainable
Development
22.06.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Punjabi University,
Patiala.
Chemistry Ms. Nirupma
Sood
7days short Term
Course
22.09.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh
Physical
Education
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur 7-days Short Term
Course
22.09.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh
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Department Name of Faculty Program Dates Organized By
Commerce Dr. Priyaka
Khanna
Sponsored Special
Winter School
University Grants
Commission
03.12.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar
Music(V) Ms. Reema
Sharma
Refresher Course in
Visual & Performing
Arts
11.12.2015 Human Resource
Development Centre,
GNDU, Amritsar.
Psychology Dr. Aditi Satija Summer School on
Climatic Changes,
Water Management and
Economic Challenges
20.06.2016 UGC Human Resource
Development Centre,
Punjabi University,
Patiala.
Chemistry Ms. Nirupma
Sood
Basics in Research
Methodology and
Statistical Techniques
24.06.2016 Khalsa Institute of
Management and
Technology
Mathematics Ms. Ritu Ahuja National Workshop on
"Basics in Research
Methodology and
Statistical Techniques"
24.06.2016 Khalsa Institute of
Management and
Technology
Computer Science Ms. Parminder
Kaur
National Workshop on
"Basics in Research
Methodology and
Statistical Techniques"
24.06.2016 Khalsa Institute of
Management and
Technology
Commerce • Dr. Priyaka
• Dr. Khushdip
• Ms. Aman
• Ms.Sukhwinder
• Ms. Sheetal
National Workshop on
―Basics in Research
Methodology and
Statistical Techniques‖
24.06.2016 Khalsa Institute of
Management and
Technology
(b) Faculty Training programs organized by the Institution
The college organizes faculty development programs in the form of various induction and in-
service academic development programs for its faculty to empower them with the latest skills
for improved teaching-learning process. Distinguished academicians are invited as resource
persons for these FDPs.
An Orientation Program on “Developing Teacher-Taught Relationship through
Sensitization of Professional Responsibilities of a Teacher” was organized for the
college faculty.
Another FDP on “Enhancing Experiential learning through interactive/game based
Content” was organized in association with ICFAI Business School.
Dr Simran Kaur, Associate Professor, Queensborough Community College, New
York was invited to conduct another Faculty Development Program for the college
faculty on “Enhancing Teaching-Learning Skills”.
Another FDP on “Various Funding agencies for Research Work” was organized. Dr
Sanjeev Sharma, Director, University Institute of Applied Management Science,
Panjab University, Chandigarh was invited as the resource person.
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An interactive program with Dr Ronki Ram, Professor, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Chair,
Panjab University, Chandigarh on “Making Sense of Education in Contemporary
World” was also organized.
A Faculty Development program on “Developing Computer Skills” by the
Department of Computer Science was organized for the college faculty members to
equip them with the basic IT skills.
2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers?(e.g. providing research
grants, study leave, support for research and academic publication teaching
experience in other National Institutions and specialized programs industrial
engagement etc.)
The faculty is persistently motivated to keep themselves updated with the latest
research developments in their respective disciplines as well as with the latest developments
in the field of Higher Education.
The college nominates its faculty members to attend Refresher/Orientation courses
and various Faculty Development Programs.
Duty leave and other such support is extended to the faculty members to enable them
to attend and present research papers in Seminars and Conferences of International
and National level.
Teachers are inspired to improve their professional qualifications by enrolling for
doctoral studies.
The faculty is also encouraged to apply for Research Projects from various funding
agencies. They are enlightened about the various Government and Non-Government
funding agencies from where the research grants can be availed for the purpose.
The college organizes various Seminars and faculty development programs within the
college campus for the professional upgradation of the faculty members.
The college proposes to set up a Research Centre in Punjabi to facilitate collaborative
research in the subject of Punjabi language and thereby transfer and mobilize
knowledge gained through research for the upliftment of Punjabi language and for the
preservation of our rich culture and heritage.
2.4.5 Give the number of Faculty who received awards/recognition at the state,
National and International level for excellence in teaching during the last four
years. Enunciate how the Institutional culture and environment contribute to
such performance/ achievement of the Faculty.
The college provides a perfect ambience for academic and research activities. This
congenial environment provides ample opportunities to the faculty members to excel in their
respective disciplines. The college provides infrastructural support in the form of equipments,
Internet facility, library books, e-resources etc to the faculty which helps them in broadening
their knowledge base. The details of the faculty who received awards and recognitions are
listed in the evaluative reports of the departments.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by students and external
peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of teaching
learning process?
Regular feedback is considered to be an important element of the teaching learning
process and is used for overall quality improvement.
Evaluation of the teachers by the students is done by filling the feedback form
designed for the purpose.
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The quality of teaching is assessed at the department level also. The Heads of
Departments regularly interact with the students and get their views on the
effectiveness of the teaching methodologies adopted by the teachers.
Regular feedback from the students is also obtained by the respective tutors during the
weekly tutorial lectures.
Feedback is also obtained from the members of the student council of the college
during the weekly interactions between the faculty in-charge of the student council
and the council members.
The students can also submit their feedbacks to the Grievances Redressal Cell through
the suggestion box installed outside the administrative office, library and the hostels.
The feedbacks are used to assess the quality of teaching being imparted and constructive
steps like remedial classes, change in teaching methodologies, supplementary lectures,
lectures by experts etc are taken to remove the grievances of the students and enhance the
quality of teaching.
Although there is no formal mechanism for feedback from external peers, but the
membership of the faculty in various academic bodies and the acceptance and thereafter
publication of research papers written by the faculty members in various journals and
International/National seminars and conferences, point towards the meritorious credentials of
the faculty and their appreciation by the external peers.
2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially
students and faculty are aware of the evaluation process.
Evaluation forms an integral part of the whole teaching-learning situation and
pedagogy. As an affiliated college of Panjab University, the evaluation process as per the
rules and regulations of the University is followed in true spirit.
The college takes specific measures to ensure the dissemination of the evaluation
process to all its stakeholders.
All the rules regarding the evaluation process are displayed prominently in the college
website and the prospectus.
The newly inducted students are made aware of these rules through special
introductory assemblies.
The importance of these rules is stressed upon time and again through oral
communications and various notices on the notice boards.
All the introductory classes of the new session start with a special discussion about
the evaluation system to be followed. The students are made aware of various facts
about the September and December examinations/ class tests etc. and importance of
various criteria for internal assessment.
The pattern of question papers and syllabus to be covered are discussed in the initial
days.
These are substantiated by a discussion of question papers of previous years and
pattern of University examinations especially during revision classes.
The students and faculty are updated with various University notifications regarding
examinations.
The office of the Registrar formally informs the students through special
announcements during tutorial periods. Special notices are circulated amongst the
teachers regarding the information relating to evaluation of the students on the basis
of house examinations/monthly tests, attendance, projects, presentations and so on.
The teachers are provided photostat copies of various instructions regarding
examinations.
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Moreover, the Registrar, house examinations issues specific guidelines regarding
setting of question papers and calculation of assessment through specified criteria as
per Panjab University norms. The date sheets for Theory and Practical exams are
displayed on the official notice boards of the Registrar College (House examinations).
The institution adheres to the academic calendar for conducting the examinations.
Parents are also made aware of the evaluation process during parent-teacher meetings.
Result cards are provided to the students and their parents to give them detailed
feedback about the student performance.
2.5.2 What are the Major evaluation reforms of the University that the institution has
adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?
The university has adopted semester system for Graduate and Post graduate courses.
The college, being an affiliated college has adopted the above reforms zealously.
The major changes include the concept of regular class tests instead of September and
December Exams. The guidelines for internal assessment for each subject are based
on the performance of the students in these monthly class tests along with regularity
and their participation in projects and presentations. The criteria for awarding internal
assessment are made clear to the students and the consolidated assessment is based
strictly on this criterion.
The institution thus has adopted various evaluative reforms of the University and is
using them to motivate students for an all inclusive input resulting in better
performance.
The college encourages the concept of project work and presentations in order to
substantiate the theoretical knowledge of the students with experiential learning. In-
house projects are carried out by various departments in order to acclimatize the
learners with practical aspects of their knowledge.
At the University level, various provisions like getting a photocopy of the answer
sheet through RTI vouch for the underlying idea of the evaluative reforms.
On the whole, the institution follows these reforms by the book so as to make the
assessment of learning and teaching inferences more effective. The institution has also
made an extra effort to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the system through
computerization of the examination system.
The students are made aware of the evaluative procedures and class tests are
conducted on regular basis.
The registrar office compiles the data and keeps a thorough record of the evaluative
performance of the students. The internal assessment of the students is compiled in a
comprehensive manner in the college data base by the Registrar Office of the college.
2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluative
reforms of the University and those initiated by the institution on its own?
The institution ensures effective implementation of the evaluative reforms of the
University by adhering to the academic calendar for various academic and administrative
events.
Moreover, the strategies of awareness, preparedness and maintenance of detailed
database followed by the institution help in giving the reforms initiated by the
University, a practical shape.
The students are constantly made aware of the evaluation system so as to direct them
towards goal oriented learning strategies.
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Detailed plans regarding the evaluative procedures are formulated at the starting of
the session. These are based on the guidelines provided by the University and the
faculty and students are constantly provided updates regarding the upcoming events.
The students are made aware of the attendance as one of the criteria in the
formulation. Regular track of student attendance is ensured. Special compilation of
total attendance and absentees is done in separate files for various streams.
The students are provided formal information regarding shortage in attendance and
shortage lists are displayed on notice boards periodically. In case of extreme cases,
parents of defaulter are called for face to face interaction about the attendance and
performance of their wards.
Regular class tests are held. Special tests are held for weak students. These tests are
evaluated and shown to the students. Feedback regarding their performance is given
and specific lacunae pointed out and discussed.
The information provided to the students through theory classes is compounded
through the medium of seminars, projects and presentations. They are made well
conversant with the evaluative procedure and prepared well for the University exams.
A detailed data base in the Registrar office provides a bird‟s eye view of the
evaluative profile of the students.
The tutorial teachers of the groups of students provide a platform for close interaction.
They advise and encourage students to meet the various criteria for internal
assessment and final examinations as laid down by the University.
2.5.4 Provide details on the Formative and Summative Assessment Approaches
adopted to measure students achievement. Cite a few examples which have
positively impacted the system.
The Formative and Summative Assessment approaches adopted by the College are
mutually complimentary and lead to an all pervasive and comprehensive evaluation
approach. The college adopts summative assessment approach in order to monitor the
performance of the students after the learning goals have been accomplished. It serves
as a normative frame of reference and provides a criterion to judge the student.
The summative assessment schedule outlined by the University is strictly followed.
The annual courses have the provision of written examination being held once a year
by the University. The college holds two house examinations per year on the same
pattern as the University.
For the semester system, the University conducts the written examination twice (one
after each semester). At the College level, pre- semester exams are held for the Post
Graduate and Under Graduate Courses.
These endeavors by the college give a clear outline of what the student knows,
understands and is able to do. They further help identify students learning needs and
help to prepare the students for better performance in the University exams.
The formative assessment approach followed by the college is again based on the
guidelines prescribed by the University. This includes a range of formal and informal
testing procedures conducted by the teachers during the learning process in order to
modify teaching and learning activities and to improve student attainment.
The focus is to take the students onto the learning process and to identify and
remediate group or individual deficiencies. This continuous process delivers high
quality information to students about their learning level and provides opportunities to
overcome the gap between current and desired performance.
The various aspects of formative assessment include projects that are given to
individual or groups of students. They enhance the understanding of students about
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various topics beyond the theoretical constructs. The presentations and seminars allow
dissemination of information in peer settings and develop their communication skills.
It also provides constructive and spontaneous feedback which is one of the basic aims
of formative evaluation. Such techniques encourage self esteem and motivation and
develop the all round personality of the students.
The summative and formative approaches adopted to measure students achievements
have been very beneficial in maintaining the high standards of all inclusive education
that the college is proud to deliver. The ever increasing graph of achievements of the
students in different spheres of academic and para-academic activities are a live
example of the positive impact of these approaches on students holistic growth.
2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency
in the internal assessment during the last four years and the weightages assigned
for overall development of students (Weightage for behavioral aspects,
independent learning, communication skills etc)
The Institution ensures rigour and transparency in the internal assessment of the
students. As mentioned earlier, the college makes extra efforts to disseminate the information
regarding internal assessment criteria from the beginning of the session. The newly inducted
students are made aware about these through special assemblies and in the introductory
classes of all subjects.
Significant improvements have been made to ensure the rigour and transparency in
this process during the last four years.
The office of the registrar examinations of the college maintains record of the internal
assessment of the students.
A special provision of enlisting absentee record of the students every month has
enabled a ready reference of the attendance criteria of internal assessment. The
college has also started the practice of special notebooks for monthly tests so as to
help the teachers maintain a complete profile of the students. It further helps the
students by enlisting various tests taken by them along with the outline of lacunae if
any so that they can improve upon their deficiencies.
The class tests and monthly tests further remind the students to be up-to-date with
their learning. The feedback from these tests is discussed and deficiencies in learning
are overcome. The marks of these tests are recorded for the purpose of internal
assessment.
The students are also given various projects and topics for presentations on regular
basis in order to fulfill the related criteria for their internal assessment. Teacher and
peer discussions during feedback help in improving the input of the students.
The internal assessment is formulated as per the University guidelines with due
weightage for tests, class projects and attendance.
The office of the Registrar house examinations of the college compiles the assessment
methodically from a detailed data base about students performance.
2.5.6 What are the graduates attributes specified by the college/ affiliating University?
How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?
The various graduates attribute specified by the college and Panjab University (the
affiliating University) includes inculcation of a sense of self-confidence, courage,
moral and professional values along with proficiency in academics.
Special focus is laid on empowering the girls inducted in the college with capacity
building programs and life skills training in order to metamorphosise them into
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professionally capable, socially responsible and morally conscious citizens of
tomorrow.
During their stay in the college, the girls students are constantly built upon to develop
qualities that prepare them as agents for social change in the future.
Synapse, the community club of the college is a student initiative that encourages a
sense of empathy and social responsibility in the students and aims to make them
aware of various social, ethical and environmental issues affecting the society today.
The college makes an effort to enforce these qualities through class-room teaching,
off-campus experiences such as industrial visits, rural visits, Red Cross activities,
NSS and NCC camps also.
The institution provides special facilities for improving the soft skills of the students
in order to enhance their employability quotient. Various workshops regarding
development of leadership qualities, decision making capabilities and all-round
personality development are regularly held in the campus.
The counselling cell of the college provides a one to one helping relationship to the
students and helps them to realize their potential to the fullest to deal with minor
emotional problems, combat daily life stress through psychological counselling and
build upon their competencies through life skills training programs.
The placement and consultancy cell provides pre-placement training to the students
and gives them an experiential exposure to the future job market and corporate world.
The Career Coaching Club polishes the academic competencies of the students and
hones their abilities to provide them with various attributes required for specific
career options.
Such initiatives by the college provide a strong foundation to its students to build upon not
only their academic proficiency but soft skills also in order to deal with all their future
endeavours with competence and confidence.
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to
evaluation both at College and University Level?
There are mechanisms for receiving, processing and addressing grievances with
reference to evaluation both at University and College level.
The University has implemented Examination Grievance Monitoring System (EGHS)
for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations for the Panjab University
and its affiliated colleges. The students have the facility of revaluation of their answer
sheets if they are dissatisfied with their score. The students can also apply through
RTI and demand a photocopy of their answer sheet. Any grievance regarding the style
of question paper or non-adherence to prescribed syllabus is dealt with at the college
level through formal representation to the Examination branch of Panjab University.
Any similar discrepancy or grievance at House Examination level is addressed by the
concerned teachers.
The office of the Registrar, House Examinations is easily accessible to the students
for resolution any exam related grievance.
The grievance cell of the college also actively regulates the redressal of grievances of
the students.
The subject teachers also show the answer sheets of the house examinations to the
students and discuss the marks obtained according to student performance.
In case of students who fail to appear in house examination due to a valid reason, a
special test is conducted.
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The tutors of the respective tutorial groups also provide a sympathetic platform for the
students to put forward their grievances with reference to evaluation. They make a
personal effort to help resolve such grievances.
Along with examination related grievances, the process of internal assessment is also
regulated. It is ensured that all students are made aware of the basic criteria for
formulation of assessment and hence, lot of transparency is maintained to avoid any
grievances in this context.
2.6 STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOME
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If “yes”, give details on
how the students and staff are made aware of these?
The college has clearly stated learning outcomes and these are well notified to the
staff and students.
The College aims at
Providing quality education to girls of diverse backgrounds without discrimination
of any kind.
Developing critical and independent thinking amongst the students to transform
them into lifelong learners.
All round development of the students by providing them with opportunities to
participate in various extracurricular activities, sports activities etc
Empowering the students with life skills based on strong foundations of moral
ethics and values to transform them into women of compassion and principles
who can contribute towards society and nation building.
The college prospectus and website clearly state the vision, mission and objectives of
the college. The staff and students are made aware of aims and objectives of the
college through Orientation programs, assemblies, talks, tutorial lectures, meetings
etc.
The college being affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh follows the curriculum
prescribed by the University. The learning outcomes of each course are specified in
the prescribed syllabus. The college specifies the learning outcomes of each course in
the College prospectus as well as the college website. The Academic calendar,
Evaluation schedule, Assessment criteria, Attendance requirements etc are clearly
specified on the college website.
An orientation program for the students is organized at the beginning of the session to
inform them about the vision, mission, learning objectives and general rules and
regulations of the college.
Students are informed before the commencement of the program/course about the
types of assessment, intended learning outcomes, timelines for assessment and
publication of results, and distribution of transcripts. Students are also made aware of
ethical practices, code of conduct for submission of assignments, project work, and
for sitting in the examinations.
Courses clearly present the learning outcomes, content, teaching and learning
strategies, assessment strategies, and student support approaches.
The students are informed about the learning outcomes by their tutorial teachers
during the tutorial lectures. The respective subject teachers also discuss the
curriculum requirements and expected learning outcomes with the students in detail.
2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and
performance of students through the duration of the course/program? Provide
an analysis of the student's results/achievements (Program/course wise for last
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four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across
the programs/courses offered.
The performance of the students is continuously monitored throughout the duration of
the course.
The overall performance of the students is assessed continuously through performance
in house exams, class tests, completion of assignments, practical work, project work,
class presentations, attendance in the class etc.
The answer sheets, during house exams and the mid semester exams are shown to the
students after evaluation for introspection.
The complete assessment and attendance records are maintained both by the subject
teachers at the individual level as well as by the Registrar office of the college, at the
college level.
The performance of the students is communicated to the parents as well
Table: 2.8 Comparison between College and University pass percentage
Sr
No.
Class 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 *
Colleg
e Pass
%age
Univ.
Pass
%age
College
Pass
%age
Univ.
Pass
%age
College
Pass
%age
Univ.
Pass
%age
College
Pass
%age
Univ.
Pass
%age
1. M.Sc. (IT) 100 100 100 99.85 100 99.54 100 92.64
2. M.Com 100 90.87 100 83.52 100 89.67 100 93.40
3. MA Fine Arts 100 100 100 100 100 98.59 100 98.28
4. M.Sc. Maths 85.71 47.05 100 58.72 85 45.6 100 42.74
5. M.A. History 100 80.28 100 76.76 100 71.55 100 82.87
6. M.A. Pol. Sci. 100 81.45 100 90.57 100 67.75 100 77.0
7. M.A. English 100 82.65 100 74.27 100 62.7 100 77.5
8. M.A. Punjabi 100 80.58 100 79.70 100 67.11 100 NA
9. BBA 98.5 97.52 100 90.50 100 93.27 98.50 96.95
10. BCA 100 89.27 100 85.21 98 87.9 100 90.81
11. BSc (Biotech) 100 98.45 100 95 100 92.76 100 99.55
12. B.Com 99.47 91.31 100 96.66 99.48 89.49 98.42 94.01
13. BSc 100 84.15 99.33 87.11 100 84.73 99.23 82.68
14. BA 97.75 66.89 97.67 69.20 99.43 86.71 100 77.43
15. PGDCA 95 58.24 85.18 64.5 81 50.89 100 88.53
16. PGDFD 100 N.A. 66.67 N.A. 100 N.A. 100 NA
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2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution
structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
The college being affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh follows the syllabus as
well as the assessment criteria prescribed by the university. However, the college takes
several steps in order to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
The intended learning outcomes are met through careful planning of the academic
activities at the beginning of every session. The academic calendar is pre-planned to
meet the curriculum requirements within the prescribed time frame. The activities are
planned so as to meet the stated learning objectives of the college.
The college adopts suitable innovative teaching pedagogies to meet the learning
objectives and outcomes. Increased use of ICT tools is emphasized. Industrial and
field visits are organized to supplement the classroom teaching and learning. These
visits provide the students a first-hand experience of the industrial and business
processes. Multimedia presentations, practical experiments and other audio visual aids
are used to further cement the learning of concepts. Lectures by experts and seminars
are organised to widen the scope of learning.
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The slow learners are identified and suitable measures are taken at the departmental
level to help and guide them in their learning process. The meritorious students are
motivated and provided extra guidance to perform better.
Apart from the academic activities, the students are encouraged to participate in the
extra- curricular activities. To assist holistic development of students, the college
provides various opportunities to the students through departmental societies, cultural
and sports activities. These activities help in confidence building as well as
developing teamwork, leadership and social skills in them.
Attendance as per university rules is compulsory for the students to appear for the
final exams. The strict attendance rule helps in instilling a sense of discipline amongst
the students and ensures regularity.
Continuous assessment of the students through class tests, quizzes, assignments, viva
voce etc is done to evaluate the degree of achievement of the learning outcomes. The
assessment findings are used to further improve the teaching-learning process.
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the
socialand economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation
and research aptitude developed among students etc.) of the courses offered?
A number of steps are taken to enhance the social and economic relevance of the
courses offered.
The college offers three vocational courses in Functional English, Computer
Applications and Office Management and Secretarial Practices. These courses aim at
developing specialized skills in tandem with the requirements of the industry. They
are also aimed at developing entrepreneurship skills in the students to enable them to
start their own enterprise.
Career oriented and market-oriented, skill enhancing add-on courses that have utility
for job, self-employment and empowerment of the students are offered in different
disciplines. The students are encouraged to opt for these courses which allow them to
supplement their degree programs with shorter, practical and industry-focused
certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses.
The Placement Cell of the college provides placement cum career counselling
services to the students. The cell organises various interactive sessions with the
industry experts to apprise the students about the latest developments in the industry
and the skill demands of the industry for obtaining gainful employment. The cell
accordingly prepares the students for appearing in the campus and off campus
interviews by organising various activities like group discussions, mock interviews,
and personality development programs etc.
The KCW Career Coaching Cell (CCC) was established with the objective of
nurturing talent and aptitude to prepare the students for the various competitive exams
like Civil Services and Banking services etc.
Industrial visits are organized to provide the students first hand information regarding
functioning of the industry. These visits also provide opportunities to plan, organize
and engage in active learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom
Students of MSc (IT) and MCom prepare industry relevant projects while undergoing
the compulsory industrial training which provides them with an insight into the real
working environment of the Industry
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The department of Computer Science organizes intensive one month training
workshops on „Advanced Computer Skills‟ every year to equip the students with the
latest software skills.
Project based teaching is followed in some departments wherein the students are
assigned minor projects based on the applications of the theoretical concepts learnt by
them in the theory classes.
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student performance and
learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
The college regularly collects the data on student performance and learning outcomes.
The records are maintained at the college level by the Registrar office of the college.
Internal assessment marked by the faculty is based on two components:
o Continuous assessment through class tests, quizzes, assignments, attendance, viva
voce etc
o Summative assessment through two house tests in September and December
respectively on pattern of the University exams for classes under the Annual
System of examination. For Semester classes, three mid semester exams are
conducted to assess the performance of the students.
The performance of the students is analyzed and recorded. The feedback so obtained
is conveyed to the parents of the students who do not perform well. Parent-teacher
meets are held to discuss the performance of the students. Students are counselled and
the steps required to improve the learning outcomes of such students are discussed
with their parents.
The University results are collected and analyzed by the respective heads of the
departments. These are compared with the University results and then discussed with
the Principal.
The results are used as a measure to evaluate the degree of achievement of the learning
objectives of each department. These are then used for planning and overcoming barriers to
learning. Remedial steps like extra classes, change in teaching methodologies, preparation of
question banks, etc are taken wherever applicable.
2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning
outcomes?
The college monitors and ensures the achievement of learning outcomes in the
following ways:
Continuous Assessment of students based on class performance, attendance and
external exams.
Tutorial system ensures personal attention and timely removal of grievances.
Unitization of syllabus is done at the beginning of the session, keeping in mind the
academic calendar.
Staff meetings are held regularly to review the status of the syllabus and to ensure
timely completion of syllabus. Extra classes are planned, wherever necessary.
Remedial classes are taken to improve the learning outcomes of the weak and slow
learners.
Adhoc faculty is appointed in place of permanent faculty on long leave to ensure that
the teaching work is not affected.
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2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teacher use assessment/evaluation outcomes
as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning
objective and planning? If “yes” provide details on the process and cite a few
examples
The teachers use assessment/evaluation outcomes as an indicator for evaluating
student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning. Some of the examples
are cited below:
The internal assessment which is based on class tests, assignments, class
presentations, attendance etc is a strong parameter for assessing student performance.
Participation of students in various co-curricular activities, creativity etc are other
parameters for evaluating student performance.
The evaluation outcomes are used to identify the slow learners for whom remedial
classes/extra classes are organized.
The evaluation outcomes are also used to identify the fast learners for whom special
teaching strategies are adopted.
The teaching methodologies are adopted as per the evaluation outcomes of the
students.
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CRITERION - III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION
3.1 PROMOTION OF RESEARCH
Academic institutions are the principal source of basic research that expands the frontiers of
knowledge leading to discoveries that enrich the lives of people. Institutions of higher
education worldwide recognize research as an important part of their responsibilities, while
retaining knowledge dissemination as their primary function. In the light of this realization,
Khalsa College for Women has been zealously striving for a stronger research orientation
among its students and faculty members.
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research centre/s of the affiliating
University or any other agency/organization?
Though the college does not have any recognized research centre of the affiliating
university or any other agency/organization so far, yet it has always endeavoured to create a
conductive environment for research work. The faculty is motivated to acquire research
skills, to supervise M.Phil and Ph.D students, to publish books and research papers in
national and international journals and to attend national and international seminars and
conferences. The institution plays a commendable role in assisting the teaching-learning
pedagogical practices where the curriculum includes research based activities. Multifarious
seminars, conferences, workshops and extension lectures are conducted by various
departments of the college and distinguished scholars of national and international repute are
invited to have interactive sessions with faculty members as well as students to enhance their
knowledge and to develop their interest in research activities.
The college proposes to set up a Research Centre in Punjabi to facilitate collaborative
research in the subject of Punjabi language and thereby transfer and mobilize knowledge
gained through research for the upliftment of the language and for the preservation of our rich
culture and heritage.
3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues
of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations
made by the committee for implementation and their impact.
Yes, the institution has a research committee and the members are Dr. Sukhpal Kaur
(Dept. of Physical Education), Dr. Priyaka Khanna (Dept. of Commerce) and Dr. Kamini
Sahir (Dept. of Hindi). Being an active part of the IQAC, it monitors and addresses the issue
of research with the following objectives:
1. To promote research culture in the college.
2. To motivate teachers for publishing quality research papers.
3. To plan industry-academic interface on annual basis.
4. To improve teaching effectiveness.
Following are a few recommendations made by the committee and impact of those
recommendations.
1. For the upgradation of human capital in the college, the IQAC always motivates the
faculty members in knowledge-based growth through pursuing higher studies like
M.Phil, Ph.D and applying for major and minor projects.
2. It also inspires the faculty to write research papers on current issues and get their work
published in reputed journals. As a result, the number of research papers and
presentations by college faculty has been augmented.
3. In IQAC meetings, the committee helps to identify journals of good repute and high
impact to facilitate college faculty. Thus, working upon the committee‘s
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recommendations list of good journals is updated periodically and circulated among
the faculty.
4. To facilitate research through e-resources, the college on the recommendation of the
IQAC, has subscribed to N-List journals through INFLIBNET.
5. IQAC members encourage the departments to organize frequent guest lectures,
workshops, seminars, so that college can provide a platform for knowledge sharing
and exchange between academicians, researchers and industry by inviting them for
interaction with faculty.
6. IQAC motivates the departments to conduct national level seminars, workshops, inter-
department seminars on current and vibrant issues.
Impact
In the previous session, department of commerce organized a UGC sponsored
national seminar (Marketing Brand India Globally: Opportunities and Challenges) on
February 24, 2016 where more than 100 papers were presented providing a platform
for knowledge sharing.
Faculty members Dr. Priyaka Khanna and Ms. Paramjeet Kaur have been sanctioned
minor research projects by UGC.
The number of publications has increased. Faculty members have got their papers
published in national and international journals of high repute with high impact factor.
Seven Faculty members have got enrolled /registered for Ph.D. while two have
obtained the prestigious Ph.D. degree.
Students were motivated to prepare assignments, models and project work on current
issues.
Faculty has been presenting research papers in State/National/International level
Seminars/Conferences.
The Department of Punjabi is making efforts to establish a research centre.
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes/ projects?
The institution, in pursuit of holistic development, is constantly urging the staff to
attend seminars/conferences/workshops and to take up research projects. Research work in
the form of submission of papers (for presentation & publication) is encouraged. The process
is facilitated by the following:
1. Organizing Departmental Conferences/Seminars
All departments are encouraged to apply for and hold UGC and ICSSR sponsored
conferences and seminars to further research work in their respective fields. National
and International research scholars and eminent researchers from industry and
education are invited to share their vast knowledge with participants.
2. Adequate infrastructure
(i) Well Equipped Library: The college library has subscribed to quality journals,
books and magazines to provide for a wide range of academic learning material
to the students and teachers. New books are added to the library every year. It is
computerized using University Libraries (SOUL) software which is state-of-the-
art integrated library management software designed and developed by the
INFLIBNET centre of UGC. It provides online access to 6333 e-journals and
97333 e-books. The latest version of SOUL 2.0 has been installed to automate
the major housekeeping operations of the library like cataloguing, circulation etc.
(ii) Departmental Support: The college has 7 well equipped computer laboratories
which are well interconnected through LAN. Internet Access is available on over
120 terminals. The staff and students have access to the latest software in these
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labs. The departments have been provided with free internet access. Besides,
SPSS-20, a Statistical Package of Social Sciences is installed in the Commerce
Department.
(iii) Regular notifications: Information regarding the availability of research and
other grants from UGC are updated regularly in various departments through
the UGC co-ordinator. The brochures of upcoming conferences and workshops
are circulated in various departments and the staff room from time to time.
3. Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers
a. Faculty members are allowed to go on duty leave to visit the University library
or collect data for research work as per the policy.
b. Work load related to the college, extra-curricular activities and college
administrative work may be reduced for a faculty member pursuing Ph.D.
c. Exemption from supervisory or evaluation duty during Panjab University
examinations.
d. Duty leave is also availed by the faculty members for presenting the research
papers in National and International seminars and conferences
Support in terms of expert human resources
Expert lectures, seminars and workshops are organized where experts are invited to
guide and motivate the faculty to apply for major and minor research projects. The
faculty also helps those staff members who are pursuing doctoral research.
3.1.4. What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and
research culture and aptitude among students?
The faculty members inculcate scientific temper, research culture and aptitude among
students during their project work within the curriculum.
All the departments of the college hold workshops, seminars and conferences at
national level. Extension lectures are also arranged where experts from different fields
are invited and therein the students are motivated to participate and interact with the
invited experts.
Industrial and field visits are organized for students to offer insight about the practical
application of the curriculum studied in the classroom. Following are some of the
industrial visits that have been organized by various departments.
➢ Britannia and Parle Industries
➢ Hero Motocorp and Parker Industries
➢ Hero Cycles
➢ Ludhiana Stock Exchange
➢ Sportking
➢ Inland Container Depot (Dry Port), Sahnewal, Ludhiana
➢ Science Express – “Bio Diversity Special Train” ➢ CIPHET (Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology) at PAU,
Ludhiana.
The college further promotes creativity and literary skills among the students by
encouraging them to publish articles, poems, stories in the college magazine
„Rashma‟. The editorial team of the magazine includes student editors who actively
participate in the publication process of the magazine. Exhibitions and competitions
are also organized from time to time to foster the scientific temper both within and
outside the college.
Summer training for students of M.Sc (IT) and M.Com is mandatory as per syllabus
and students of final year of some of the departments like BBA of the college are
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required to undertake short-term project work under the mentorship of a faculty
member and present their findings in a bound format.
Debates/Quiz/Group discussions are conducted on relevant topics in Sciences,
Humanities and Commerce at regular intervals.
3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student
research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/ collaborative
research activity, etc.
Some of the faculty members of the college are actively engaged in research through
individual projects, leading research projects and doctoral guidance.
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, Head of Department of Physical Education is presently guiding two
students in the field of Physical Education and sports. She has been given authority to act as
guide by Panjab University, Chandigarh. She has a rich teaching experience of 29 years and
has been conducting research in addition to guiding others.
Table – 3.1a- Faculty members involved in Ph.D. supervision
Name Thesis Title Enrolment No.
Anuradha Contribution of Punjab Basketball
Association for the Promotion of Basketball
in India
15/1055/Ph.D. w.e.f. 10/4/15
Amandeep
Kaur
Development of Physical Education and
Sports in Khalsa College, Amritsar
15/1058/Ph.D. w.e.f.10/4/15
Table – 3.1b- Research based Projects
Session Faculty Name Department Project Topic
2011-12 Dr. Kamini Sahir Hindi
(Minor Research Project)
Pradesh Punjab Mein Hindi
Bhasha Ki Vastu Isthiti.
2011-12 Dr. Aditi Satija Psychology
(Minor Research Project)
Effect of Frustration and
Hostility on Mental Health of
Adolescents in Selected
Cities of Punjab.
Jan, 2011 Ms. Pooja
Chatley
Business Adminstration
(Minor Research Project)
Effectiveness of
Bancassurance as a Channel
of Selling Life and New-life
Insurance Products.
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3.1.5 C (1) The following faculty has completed their doctorate in service.
Ms. Priyaka Khanna, Assistant Professor in Commerce was awarded doctorate by
Punjabi University, Patiala in the year 2013.
Ms. Pooja Chatley, Assistant Professor in Business Management was awarded
doctorate by Punjabi University, Patiala in the year 2014.
The following faculty members are currently pursing doctorate.
Ms. Anu (Dept. of Physical Education).
Ms. Honey Walia (Dept. of English).
Ms. Prabhleen Toor (Dept. of English).
Ms. Paramjeet Kaur (Dept. of Commerce).
Ms. Shaveta Chugh (Dept. of Commerce).
Ms. Sukhvinder (Dept. of Commerce)
Ms. Silky Batra (Dept. of Commerce)
Ms. Ritu (Dept. of Mathematics).
Guiding Student Research
Project development is a part of course curriculum in the programs of BBA, BCA, M.Com,
M.Sc. (IT) and PGDCA for which faculty members of respective departments act as
supervisors for a manageable group of 3-4 students. To maximize the learning outcomes of
the students and to ensure the appropriate emphasis on critical areas of the project, proper
planning and scheduling of the project is done in consultation with faculty members who
provide guidelines for the project methodology viz. selection of topic, synopsis submission,
draft project submission, final report submission and mock viva etc.
To explain in particular, the students of BCA undertake projects of website development in
the language of Java and Advanced Java. The students of M.Sc. (IT) undergo four months
industrial training and contribute towards industrial projects. PGDCA students are involved
in in-house database management projects. BBA students make projects on topics like work
life balance among students and employees, measuring service quality of banks, working
capital management in companies and consumer behavior towards selected products. M. Com
students prepare projects on topics like HR, Finance, Banking, Mutual Funds, Marketing,
Production and Operations Management in their six weeks industrial summer training
projects.
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/training programs / sensitization programs conducted
/ organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research
and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.
The college organizes staff advancement programs, workshops, seminars, training and
sensitization programs from time to time, which not only provide an insight into recent
research trends but also focus on the overall development of the students. (refer 1.3.6)
3.1.7. Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the
institution.
KCW is a multi-disciplinary college, hence prioritized area of research and the
expertise available is in various disciplines. Many staff members have completed their M.Phil
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and have gained research expertise in their fields. Following are the areas in which faculty
members have either done or are doing their Ph.D.
Table: 3.2 Research Areas expertise of faculty members
Sr. No. Name of Teachers Area of Expertise
1 Dr. Mukti Gill Plant Physiology
2 Dr. Monica Mahajan Plant Anatomy and Pathology
3 Dr. Ramanpreet Kaur Plant Physiology
4 Dr. Geetanjali Ranpat Natural Plant Products and Bio-activities
5 Dr. Pooja Chatley Service Marketing
6 Dr. Priyaka Khanna Marketing and Advertisement
7 Dr. Khushdip Kaur Human Resource Management
8 Dr. Anandvir Kaur Saini Health Geography
9 Dr. Kamini Sahir Hindi Literature (Novel)
10 Dr. Rajni Hindi Literature (Poetry)
11 Dr. Sukhpal Kaur Physical Fitness and Motor Abilities
12 Dr. Aditi Satija Organizational Psychology and Mental Health
13 Dr. Rasil Kaur Punjabi Literature (Sufism)
14 Dr. Paramjit Passi Punjabi Literature (Sufism)
15 Dr. Iqbal Kaur Punjabi Literature (Gurmat Gurbani)
16 Dr. Narinderjit Kaur Punjabi Linguistics
17 Dr. Atamjot Kaur Punjabi Kissa Poetry
18 Dr. Kamalmeet Structural Semiotics
19 Dr. Monita Dhiman Animal Physiology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
20 Ms. Anu Outdoor Sports (Basketball)
21 Ms. Honey Walia English Literature (Drama)
22 Ms. Prabhleen Toor English Literature (Ecocritical Theory)
23 Ms. Paramjeet Kaur Management Thoughts
24 Ms. Ritu Algebra
25 Ms. Shaveta Chugh Human Resource Management
26 Ms. Sukhvinder Kaur Human Resource Management
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3.1.8. Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to
visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?
Research based activities like workshops/seminars/conferences/guest lectures are
conducted throughout the year where researchers and academicians are invited to provide
opportunity to students as well as faculty members to interact with them and enrich their
knowledge. Seminars and conferences benefit the students through interactive sessions
where as workshops play a vital role in imparting practical knowledge. Thus, through these
activities the institution develops research aptitude among the students. (refer 1.3.6)
3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research
activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research
and imbibe research culture on the campus?
There is no provision of sabbaticals for faculty members at present but college equips
significant support system to faculty members for research activities such as duty leaves for
attending seminars/conferences/workshops etc. Faculty development programs, seminars,
conferences and workshops are organized from time to time for the betterment of faculty as
well as students. Members of faculty are sanctioned duty leave for participating and
presenting papers in seminars/conferences and attending workshops etc.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/
advocating/ transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and
elsewhere to students and community.
The institution creates awareness and transfers to the stakeholders the relative
findings of its research through disparate projects and activities organized by various
departments of the college. Project based training is imparted in some of the departments like
B. Com, BBA, M.Com, BCA, M.Sc. (IT), B.Sc., BA (Functional English) etc. to instill
research acumen and critical thinking among the students based on which the project reports,
documentaries and practical files are prepared by students, a copy of which is also placed in
the library for reference of students. Scientific temperament is promoted through various
activities like model making and science fairs and exhibitions that are organized regularly by
the various Science Departments. The college motivates its faculty for getting their research
work published in referred journals in the form of research papers in order to convey findings
of their research to teaching fraternity, research scholars and community. A repository of
publications by the college faculty is available in the college library for reference by students
and faculty. Awareness is also created in the community through outreach programs (refer
1.3.6 and 3.6.8).
3.2. RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR RESEARCH
3.2.1. What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of
major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization?
The institution receives grant from UGC and Panjab University, Chandigarh
exclusively for research, seminars and workshops. The institution also bears expenses from
its own resources for guest lectures and faculty development programs for overall progress of
teachers.
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Table: 3.3 Amount Funded by UGC for Past Five Year (2011-16)
Year Purpose of Grant Amount
Sanctioned Estimated
Expenditure Remarks
2011-12 Seminar 60,000/- 60,000/- ---
2012-13 Seminar 1,08,750/- 1,08,750/- --
2012-13 Plan Grant for Equipment
(Additional Grant) 46,08,750/- 45,00,000/- ---
2013-14 Grant under XII Plan 5,25000/- 5,25000/- ---
2014-15 Additional Grant for
Equipment for XI Plan
1,53,040/- 1,53,040/- (Balance
Grants)
2015-16 Seminar 1,50,000/- 1,50000/- ---
3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institute to provide seed money to the faculty for
research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty
that has availed the facility in the last four years.
There is no provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty members
for research work. However, assured support is provided to faculty members to secure the
budgets from other beneficiary agencies like UGC and Government of India. The institution
also bears the expenditure of the workshops, seminars, conferences and extension lectures
organized by the various departments of the college.
3.2.3. What are the financial provisions made available to support student research
projects by students?
Although, no financial aid is given to the students, yet there are certain other facilities
made available to support preparation of project report by students.
Fully automated 7 computer labs with adequate number of computers are provided to
the students.
Well stocked library with required books and journals is maintained by the college.
Computers with internet facility are also available in the college library to provide
browsing and computing facilities to the staff and the students.
Field visits and industrial visits are organized to develop practical insight about the
subject which helps in developing research acumen among the students.
Seminar halls and auditorium facility is also provided to the students.
Reprographic facility at nominal rates is provided in the library for the students.
3.2.4 How do the various departments/ units/staff of the institute interact in
undertaking interdisciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavours
and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.
The college takes initiative in organizing interdisciplinary research activities through
seminars and UGC approved minor research projects which faculty undertake complimenting
the main disciplines. The Department of Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science,
Commerce etc. have organized interdisciplinary seminars of national level where the faculty
of various disciplines has participated, such as the departments of Psychology and Sociology
which have also undertaken a UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on Adolescent Mental
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Health. The Departments of the college organize various interdisciplinary workshops e.g.
Home Science and BBA organized workshop on Baking and Marketing.
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research
facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
The college living upto its motto “Sarbat Da Bhala”, believes in benefiting all. The
college holds the opinion that various equipments which are available for the
advantage of students and faculty members should be taken care of and maintained
well for future batches also.
Library facilities and the academic atmosphere develop interest of students in
research. The college library aims at providing latest syllabus, updated books, good
reference books, journals, magazines and newspapers.
The departments have been equipped with computers with Wi-Fi facility to enable the
faculty to access the latest research and other advancements in their respective
subjects.
The college has seven computer labs with internet facility which are open for access
by the staff and the students. The students make use of these resources to access the
information required for their assignment work, project work etc.
The college timetable is designed in such a manner that the labs are utilized to their
optimal use.
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants and finances from the industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‘yes’ give details.
As of now, the college has not received any monetary assistance from any industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facility. However, the college suo-moto
remains pro-active to ensure the provision of best infrastructure for research to its members.
Besides this, grants are received from Panjab University and UGC for assistance in research
projects.
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from
various funding agencies, industry and other organisation. Provide details of
ongoing and completed projects and grants received during last four years.
The institution receives grant from UGC and Panjab University, Chandigarh
exclusively for research, seminars and workshops. (refer 3.2.1)
3.3 RESEARCH FACILITY
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars
within the campus?
The college provides fundamental research related facilities to faculty members as
well as to students in the form of hardware and software tools to carry out their
projects. Adequate amount of infrastructural facilities and equipments are available
for the convenience of different departments.
Wi-Fi enabled laboratories and provision of internet connection to various
departments help the faculty members a long way, making it easier for them to review
their academic and research programs.
The well equipped laboratories with the latest tests / apparatus in their subject are
available for different departments to facilitate research activities.
The provision of smart classrooms with projectors and interactive boards.
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Well stocked library with different journals, periodicals, text books, reference books,
newspapers and book bank for needy students and internet equipped computers make
the journey fulfilling.
There is a network resource centre situated near the library where internet and
INFLIBNET facilities are available. There are 19 computers, a printer and photostat
machine. It is managed by library and BBA department. It is used by the students and
staff for browsing and downloading material for research.
The college is using N-List E-Resources which comprise of approximately 6,330 e-
journals and 97,333 e-books.
The college also has a provision of departmental libraries for the benefit of the
students and teachers.
Reprographic facility at nominal rates is provided in the library for the students and
staff.
Copies of project work are kept in the library for reference of students.
3.3.2. What are institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new
and emerging areas of research?
The institution encourages and extends all possible help to promote research activities
in the institution. The institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers are:
Regular upgrading of departmental labs and equipments.
Upgrading of library in the form of adding of latest books, magazines, journals &
periodicals as per the suggestions of staff and students.
Upgrading of computer labs.
Purchasing latest softwares.
Proposals to establish Research Centres in the college.
Besides a central library, various departments of the college have their own departmental
libraries. There is also a provision of internet connected computer, scanner, xerox machine
and printer in all the departments to provide easy access to e-resources.
3.3.3. Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or
other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‘yes’ what are the
instruments/facilities created during last four years.
The college has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facilities.
3.3.4. What are the research facilities made available to the students and research
scholars outside the campus/other research laboratories?
KCW believes in the spirit of sharing knowledge and spreading the light of learning.
The college maintains strong collaborations and linkages with institutes and industries by
arranging various visits for the students. Field trips play an important role in understanding
the flora, fauna and environment, in the subjects like Botany, Zoology and Biotechnology.
Trips and heritage walks are also organized for the students of history to make them
understand the importance of preservation of heritage. Faculty members also collaborate with
public offices/departments like SPS Apollo Hospital and Oswal Cancer Hospital etc to
develop a vision of students on different current issues and problems.
The students of M.Com and M.Sc (IT) are placed for summer training with various
industrial houses as per time schedule prescribed in their course curriculum which enhances
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their intellectual and academic disposition. Even at department level some activities are
carried out to develop the research acumen of the students.
3.3.5. Provide details on the library/information resource centre or any other facilities
available especially for the researches?
Refer 3.3.1
3.3.6. What are the collaborative research facilities developed/created by the research
institute in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers,
new technology etc.
No collaborative research facilities have been developed/ created. However, the
college proposes to set up a Research Centre in Punjabi to facilitate collaborative research in
the subject of Punjabi language and thereby transfer and mobilize knowledge gained through
research for the upliftment of Punjabi language and for the preservation of our rich culture
and heritage.
The research facilities available in the college like computer labs, library and other
technological resources are developed and managed in-house by the institution without any
collaboration with the external research institutes.
3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
• Patents obtained and filed (process and product)
• Original research contributing to product improvement
• Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the
services
• Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development
The college is working in the direction of building research capacity of its faculty.
Faculty members publish their research work in national and international journals of repute
which are in public domain and the recommendations and suggestions given by them may be
used for policy purposes and benefits of community at large.
Dr. Aditi and Ms. Harveen from the Departments of Psychology and Sociology have
completed a research project on Mental Health of Adolescents in four cities of Punjab
i.e., Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar and Moga. It is an effort to provide an insight
into the mental health status of young boys and girls of this region for the benefit of
their parents, teachers, policy makers and community on the whole.
Dr. Anandvir Saini worked on obesity and cardiovascular mortality, geographic
accessibility and medical services utilization related to cardiovascular diseases and
public awareness of cardiovascular risk factors and appraisal of major cardiovascular
health care programs in Doaba region of Punjab.
Dr. Aditi Anand worked on industrial effluent quality of Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Mrs Poonam Pathak did SWOT analysis of Punjab Agriculture.
Dr. Khushdeep worked on waste management in hospitals especially DMC, Ludhiana.
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal (s)? If
“yes” indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and
whether such publications are listed in any international database?
The college neither publishes nor is a partner in publication of research journals.
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:
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Publication per faculty;
Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals
(national/journals);
Number of publications listed in International Database (for e.g. Web of Science,
Science citation Index Expanded, Social Science Citation Index, Scopus, Humanities
International Complete, Dare Database- International Social Sciences Directory,
EBSCO host, etc.);
Monographs; Nil
Chapters in Books;
Books Edited;
Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers;
Citation Index; SNIP; SJR; Impact Factor; h-index.
Table: 3.4 Number of Publications by departments during the last five years
Sr. No. Department Paper in Journal (National
and International) Papers in Conference
Proceedings
1. Commerce & Management 73 59
2. Humanities 21 42
3. Sciences 22 0
4. Computer Science 9 33
Table: 3.5 Details of Research papers published during past five years In International,
National Journals and Conference Proceedings
International Publications
Faculty Title of Paper Name of Journal
Faculty of Commerce & Management
Dr. Pooja Chatley • Going Green Methods and Initiatives by
Telecom companies in Indian Telecom
sector.
• Developing Research Orientation in
Colleges.
• Consumer Awareness and Effectiveness
of Consumer Dispute Redressal
Agencies.
• Problems of Skilled Artisans-a Study of
Malerkotla city.
• International Journal of Research in Business
Management, ISSN No. 2347-4572. (2015-
16)
• Academicia –An International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Entrepreneur and
Business Environment Perspectives, ISSN
No. 2279-0926.(2015-16)
• Academician –An International Multi
Disciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2013-14)
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Dr. Priyaka
Khanna • Green Banking: Paradigm Shift towards
sustainable Growth
• Empirical Investigation of Consumer
Awareness and Perception towards Green
Products.
• Measuring and Evaluating Graduate
Students Perceptions of Higher Education
Institutions
• Drivers and Barriers to Environmental
Supply Chain Management.
• Human Resource Accounting Method and
Practice.
• New holistic framework to target rural
markets.
• Structural Equation Modeling with Amos
to confirm the Dimensions of LERVPERP
MODEL in Private Sector Banks.
• Dimensions of Buyers Motivation in
Malls- An Empirical Study in Ludhiana.
• Motivational Determinants for Hill
Tourism- A Study of Himachal Pradesh.
• GE- International Journal of Management
Research, Associated Asia Research
Foundation (AARF) ISSN (P) –2394-4226,
(2015-16)
• International Journal of Business
Administration and Management Science,
ISSN No. 2278-3660. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Scientific Research,
ISSN No. 2277-8179. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Industrial
Engineering and Management Science, ISSN
No. 2250-1096. (2015-16).
• International Journal of Humanities and
Management PCMA Journal, ISSN No. 2348-
3598. (2015-16).
• International Journal of Research and
business innovation. ISSN NO. 2351-5615.
(2015-16).
• International Journal of Interdisciplinary
Research, ISSN No. 2348-6775, Impact
Factor: 0.663.(2014-15).
• Prabandhayan International Journal of
Management, ISSN No. 2319-6251. (2014-
15).
• International Journal of Quantitative
Economics and Applied Management
Research, ISSN No. 2349-5677. (2014-15)
Dr. Khushdip
Kaur • Phenomenal Rise of Social Media
Marketing in Service Sector.
• Transforming Healthcare through Social
Media.
• Self-Appraisal System-An Analytical
Study of Public and Private Sector Banks.
• Bias in Performance Appraisal of
Employees Comparative Study of Public
Sector Banks and Insurance Companies.
• Stupendous growth in Indian Tourism –A
boom for Economic Reforms POST 1991
• Corporate Social responsibility- giving
back to society
• International Journal of Marketing and
Technology, ISSN No. 2249-1058, Impact
Factor: 5.292. (2015-16)
• Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Multidisciplinary
Research, ISSN No. 2277-9302. (2014-15)
• International Journal of Social Science, ISSN
No. 2230-9187. (2012-13)
• International Journal of Research in Social
Sciences, ISSN 2249-2496,( 2012-13)
• International Journal of Contemporary
Management and Research Application, ISSN
2249-3514,(2011-12)
Ms. Paramjeet
Kaur • Attaining Competitive Edge through
Relationship Management.
• Entering into Indian Rail Sector.
• Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
• International journal of research in computer
Application and Management, ISSN No.
2231-1009. (2013-14)
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Ms. Shaveta
Chugh • Human Resource Accounting Model and
Practices in India.
• Social Media As a tool of Marketing.
• VISION: An International Journal of
Humanities and Management, ISSN No.
2348-3598. (2015-16)
• Asian journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
Ms. Ramneek
Kaur • Phenomenal Rise in Social Media
Marketing in Service Sector.
• Stupendous Growth in Indian Tourism –
A Boon for Economic Reforms Post
1991.
• International Journal of Research in Social
Sciences, ISSN No. 2249-2596. (2012-13)
• International Journal of Marketing and
Technology, ISSN No. 2249-1058. (2015-16)
Ms. Sheetal • Meeting Relationship Marketing Goals
through Social Media.
• Academicia –An International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
Ms. Amandeep Kaur
• Importance of Social Networking Sites.
• Business Ethics And Organization
• Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
• Vision- An International Journal of
Humanities & Management, ISSN: 2348-
3598(2015-16)
Ms. Manu Sehgal
• Competitive Advantage through
Facebook.
• Academicia –An International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
Ms. Sarvjot
Dhunna • Corporate Governance and Corporate
Excellence.
• FDI in Retail: Change and Challenge.
• Social Media and Relationship
Marketing.
• Vision- An International Journal of
Humanities and Management, ISSN No.
2348-3598. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Research in
Commerce, IT and Management, ISSN No.
2231-4853. (2015-16)
• Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur • Facebook- As a Marketing Tool. • Academicia –An International Multi-
disciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
Ms. Sonia Dara • Social Media Marketing. • Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
Ms. Silky Batra • Social Media As a Way for Brand
Building.
• Academicia –An International Multi-
disciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
Ms. Mandeep • E-Relationship Marketing. • Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
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Ms. Simerpreet
Kaur • Social Media Marketing. • Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research,
ISSN No. 2278-4853. (2015-16)
Ms. Geetika • Mobile Advertising –A New Ray to
Promotion.
• Academicia –An International Multi-
disciplinary Research Journal, ISSN No.
2249-7137. (2015-16)
Faculty of Humanities
Ms. Poonam
Pathak • Challenges of Online Shopping and
Consumer Protection.
• Agrarian Crisis: A Review Paper on
Causes of Farmer‘s Distress.
• An Insight into the Changing Scenario of
Agriculture in Punjab.
• Punjab Agriculture: A Shift from Crisis
to Growth –Some Polity Measure.
• SWOT Analysis of Punjab Agriculture.
• A Review paper on Gravity of Farmer‘s
Distress in Punjab.
• Aggression and Violence in Youth and
Issue of Delinquency.
• Environmental Sustainability and
Manufacturing Suites.
• International Journal of Management and
Social Science, ISSN No. 2321-1784, Impact
Factor: 4.35.
• International Journal of Research in Applied,
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. (E):
2321-8851/ (P): 2347-4580, Impact Factor:
1.8207. (2015-16)
• BEST: International Journal of Humanities,
Arts, Medicine and Sciences, ISSN No. (P):
2348-052, Impact Factor: 1.1947.
• International Journal of Scientific Research,
ISSN No. 2277-8179, Impact Factor: 3.508.
(2015-16)
• International Journal of Advanced Research,
ISSN No. 2320-5407.
• International journal of Scientific Research,
ISSN No. 2277-8179, Impact Factor : 3.508.
(2015-16)
• International Journal of Science and
Research, ISSN No. 2319-7064, Impact
Factor: 6.391. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Multidisciplinary
Research and Development, ISSN No. 2349-
5979, Impact factor: 3.762. (2014-15)
Dr. Anandvir
Kaur Saini • Patterns of Cardiovascular Mortality: A
Micro-Level Study of Block Tanda.
• Obesity and Cardiovascular Mortality:
Reflections from Rural Bist Doab
(Punjab).
• Commission Agents in a Punjabi
Vegetable Market: A Socio-Economic
Survey.
• Geographic Accessibility and Medical
Services Utilization related to
Cardiovascular Diseases in Bist Doab
(Punjab).
• Socio-Economic Attributes of Buyers in
a Vegetable Market: A Case Study of
TandaUrmar (Hoshiarpur, Punjab).
• Public Awareness of Cardiovascular Risk
Factors and Appraisal of Major
Cardiovascular Health Care Programs in
Punjab.
• International Journal of Scientific Research,
ISSN No. 2277-8179. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Management and
Social Sciences Research, ISSN No. 2319-
4421. (2015-16)
• Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences
and Humanities, ISSN No. 2249-7315. (2015-
16)
• International Journal of Physical and Social
Sciences, ISSN No. 2249-5894. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Research in Social
Sciences, ISSN No. 2249-2496. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Scientific Research,
ISSN No. 2277-8179. (2015-16)
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Dr. Sukhpal Kaur • Parental Awareness on Parental
Concerns: An Educational Perspective.
• International Journal European Scientific.
(2014-15)
Ms. Jaspreet
Kaur • LokKaavBaramaha: Parkirti Ate
Visheshtawan.
• International Research Journal Of
Management, Sociology and Humanities,
ISSN No. 2348-9359.
Faculty of Science
Ms. Kamaljit
Grewal • Climate Change: Causes, Contributors and
its Impact on Crop Production.
• International Journal of Agriculture Sciences,
ISSN No. 0975-3710. (2015-16)
Dr. Mukti Gill
• Thermo-tolerance in Plants: Physiological
Biochemical and Molecular
Characterization.
• Pollen storage and viability.
• Bioplastic: A Better Alternative to
Plastics.
• Phytoremediation: Green Technology to
clean the Environment.
• Evade Communicable diseases through
hand washing.
• Empowering Quality Higher Education
Using Information Technology.
• Bridging the Skills Gap through
Vocational Education.
• Empowering the Youth with Life Skills
through Value Integrated Education.
• Heavy metal stress in plants.
• International Journals of Agricultural Science
and Research, ISSN No. 2250-0057, Impact
Factor: 4.3594. :(2014-15)
• International Journals of Botany and
Research, ISSN No: 2277-4815, Impact
Factor: 1.6913.: (2014-15)
• International Journal of Research in Applied,
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. 2347-
4580, Impact Factor: 1.4507. : (2014-15)
• International Journals of Advanced Research,
ISSN No. 2320-5407, Impact Factor: 1.659. :
(2014-15)
• International Journal of Research in Applied
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. 2347-
4580, Impact Factor: 1.4507. : (2014-15)
• International Journal of Educational Science
and Research, ISSN No. 2249-6947, Impact
Factor: 3.9678. : (2014-15)
• International Journal of Human Resource
Management and Research, ISSN No. 2249-
6874, Impact Factor: 4.9135. : (2014-15)
• International Journal of Research in
Humanities, Arts and Literature, ISSN No.
2347-4564, Impact Factor: 1.3648.: (2014-15)
• International Journal of advanced research.
(2013-14)
Dr. Aditi Anand • A Facile Synthesis of face ‗d‘Quinolino
Annulated Benzapinone Analogues with
its Quinoline Framework.
• Synthesis of s-Triazine Substituted
Analoges of 1,5-benzodiazepines of
Medical Interest.
• An Efficient One Pot Protocol to the
Annulations of face‘d‘of Benzazepinone
ring.
• Industrial Effluent Quality of Bikaner
District, Rajasthan, India.
• Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, ISSN No.
1943-5193. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Chemistry and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, ISSN No. 2321-
3132, Impact factor : 2.117. (2014-15)
• Advances in Chemistry, ISSN No. 2314-
7571(O). (2014-15)
• Orientation Journal of Chemistry, ISSN No.
2231-5039(O), Impact factor: 0.36. (2014-15)
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Dr. Nirupma
Sood • Synthesis of Quaternary Ammonium
Salts having Phenoxy Acetic Acid
Moiety and their Plant Growth Retardant
Activity.
• Synthesis of Quaternary Salts of
Ammonia having Oxime Moiety and
their Plant Growth Regulating Activity in
Oryza sativa.
• Synthesis of Bis-Quaternary Salts of
Ammonia from Succinic Acid and their
Evaluation as Agrochemicals.
• International Journal of Research in Applied,
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. 2345-
4580. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Research in Applied,
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. 2345-
4580. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Research in Applied,
Natural and Social Sciences, ISSN No. 2345-
4580. (2015-16)
Faculty of Computers
Ms. Parminder
Kaur • Comparison of ARIMA and Artificial
Neural Network Models for Forecasting
Indian Gold Prices.
• A Comparative Study of Different Neural
Networks Learning Alogrithms for
Forecasting Indian Gold Prices.
• Environmental Sustainability and
Manufacturing Suites.
• International Journal of Advanced Research
in Computer and Communication
Engineering, ISSN No. 2278-1021, Impact
Factor: 5.332.
• International Journal of Advanced Research
in Computer and Communication
Engineering, ISSN No. 2278-1021. (2015-16)
• International Journal of Multidisciplinary
Research and Development, ISSN No. 2349-
5979, Impact factor: 3.762. (2014-15)
Ms. Ranjit Kaur • Cloud computing - A New Trend In
I.T Era
• International Journal of Science
Technology & Management, ISSN 2229-
6646 (2014-15)
Ms. Inderpreet
Kaur
• Big Data: An insight into its Big
Security Concerns
• International Journal of Innovations and
Advancement in Computer Science ISSN
2347-8616 (2015-16)
National Publications
Faculty Title of Paper Name of Journal
Faculty of Commerce and Management
Dr. Priyaka
Khanna • Challenges of Human Capital Micro and
Macro Perspective
• Corporate Governance and Shareholders
Approach.
• PCDL model on brand equity building:
An Indian Prespective.
• Prespectives from Bhagvat Gita:
Application in Business Management.
• Determinants for Car Purchase in Punjab
• Green Marketing Challenges and
Strategies
• Measuring E-commerce users Attitude
towards Online Advertising with Special
• National Research Journal of Human
Resource Management, ISSN No. 2394-
059X. (2015-16)
• PCMA Journal of Business, ISSN No. 0974-
9977.(2014-15)
• Indian Management Studies Journal. ISSN
NO. 0974-4355. (2014-15)
• Global Journal of Accounting and
Management, ISSN No. 0976-9366. (2014-
15)
• National Research Journal of Sales and
Marketing, ISSN No. 2349-512X. (2013-14)
• National Research Journal of Business
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Reference to Punjab.
• Vogue and Challenges of Developing
Human Capital in India.
• Attitudes towards television advertising:
A measure for urban-rural children
• Media Usage among Youth: Meta-
Analysis Exploring Gender Differences
• Waste Management Practices Adopted
by Himachal Pradesh University
Campus, Shimla
• Study of Web Users Belief Attitude and
Behavior towards Web Advertising.
Economic, ISSN: 2349/512X, (2013-14)
• A Referred Journal of LMA ―Effective
Management‖, ISSN: 02278-6740 (2013-
2014)
• PIMT Journal of Research Articles, ISSN No.
2278-7925. (2013-14)
• Bi-annual Journal of ―Indian Management
Studies, ISSN: 0974-4355 (2012-13)
• Indian Management Studies Journal, ISSN.
No. 0974-4355.(2011-12)
• The Manager –A Journal for the managers,
ISSN No. 0973-8231.(2011)
• National Journal of GBAMS, ISSN No. 0974-
6374. (2011-12)
Dr. Khushdip
Kaur • Waste Management in Hospitals with
Special reference to Dayanand Medical
College and Hospital of Punjab.
• Performance Appraisal of Employees and
Decision Making in Banks and Insurance
Companies.
• Awareness Level of E- Banking among
Customers.
• Expenses to Resource-Changing Role of
Human Research in Banking Industry.
• Medicine and Meditation –The perfect
Prescription for Indian Tourism Sector.
• Scent to Strength: An Expedition of
Women Entrepreneurs on the
Cooperative Road
• Indian Journal of Research in Commerce,
Management, Engineering and Applied
Sciences, ISSN No. 2454-6593. (2015-16)
• Indian Journal of Research in Commerce,
Management, Engineering and Applied
Sciences, ISSN No. 2454-6593. (2015-16)
• Multi Disciplinary Education Global Quest
(Quarterly), ISSN No. 2250-3048.(2014-15)
• Personal Today, ISBN No. 0970-8504. (2013-
14)
• Managing the future, ISSN No. 0975-0045.
(2012-13)
• Biz N Bytes Journal of Applied Management
and Computer Science, ISSN 0976-0458.
(2011-12)
Dr. Pooja Chatley • Bancassurance –Insurer‘s Delight or
Consumer‘s Plight.
• Customers Relationship Management in
LIC.
• Pravara Management Review, ISSN No.
0975-7201.
• Indian Management Studies Journal, ISSN
No. (2013-14)
Ms. Paramjeet
Kaur • EVE is on: A Study on Women
Entrepreneurship.
• Personal Today, ISBN No. 0970-8504. (2015-
16)
Ms. Shaveta
Chugh • Marketing to Rural India-A Shifting
paradigm.
• Emotional Labor: A Psychological
Manipulation for Organizational Success
• Phillaur Research Journal, ISSN No. 2321-
0842. (2013-14)
• Journal of Organization and Human
Behavior‖ ISSN No. 2277-3274. (2012)
Ms. Ramneek
Kaur • From Expenses to Resource-Changing
Role of Human Resources in Banking
Industry.
• Awareness Level of E-Banking among
Customers.
• Scent to Strength –An Expedition of
Women Entrepreneur on Co-Operative
Road.
• Personal Today, ISBN No. 0970-8504.(2013-
14)
• Multi Disciplinary Edu. Global Quest, ISSN
No. 2250-304. (2013-14)
• BIZ & BYTES, ISSN No. 0976-0458. (2012-
13)
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Ms. Sheetal • Corporations Success Mantra. • Journal of Marketing and HR, ISSN No.
2455-2178. (2015-16)
Ms. Sukhvinder • Innovative and Creative Strategies in
Employee Retention
• Quarterly Journal of NIPM Kolkata, ISBN
No. 0970-8504(2014-15)
Ms. Jasmeet • Workplace Harassment-A Menace in the
corporate world
• Quarterly Journal of NIPM, ISBN 0970-
8504 (2014-15)
Ms. Amandeep Kaur
• Work Life Conflict and Related Issues. • SVIM-E Journal of Applied Management,
ISSN No. 2321-2535.
Ms. Sarvjot
Dhunna • Fringe Benefits as Source of Loyalty. • SVIM-E Journal of Applied Management,
ISSN No. 2321-2535.
Faculty of Humanities
Dr. Kamini Sahir
• Ravidas Ki Bhakti kaSawroop.
• Parvasi Ke Dard Ka Pramanik Dastavez.
• Amritlal Nagar KeUpnyas Boond Aur
Samunder Mein Nari Bhawna.
• Amritlal Naagarke Upnyas Mahakaal
Mein Naari.
• Anusandhan, ISSN No. 0975-850X. (2015-
16)
• Anusandhan, ISSN No. 0975-850X. (2015-
16)
• ShodhDhara, ISSN No. 0975-3664. (2015-16)
• Anusandhan, ISSN No. 0975-850X. (2014-
15)
Faculty of Science
Ms. Kamaljit
Grewal • Seed Priming Techniques in Field
Crops- A Review.
Agricultural Research Communication Center,
ISSN (P):0253-1496 / ISSN (O): 0976-0539.
(2015-16)
Dr. Mukti Gill
• Environmental Hazards of Plastic Bags.
• Contribution of Universities in Indian
Research and Development (R&D).
• Educational Clinches Happiness.
• Construction and Standardization of an
Awareness Scale for Traffic
Regulations.
• Journal of education in Emerging Indian
Society, ISSN No. 2394-434X. (2014-15)
• Educational World‖, ISSN No: 2319-7129.
(2014)
• Education and Development, ISSN No: 2320-
3684.(2014-15)
• Educational Research, ISSN No. 2348-
.(2014-15)
Faculty Title of Paper
Faculty of Commerce and Management
Dr. Priyaka
Khanna • Green Marketing: Challenges and Strategies, ISBN No. 978-93-272-5756-4. (2015-16)
• Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India: A Conceptual Insight, ISBN No.
978-93-85835-00-1. (2015-16)
• Mobile phones as ICT device for Emerging Indians, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-93-8.
• Brand Building in Rural Indian Market, ISBN: 978-93-83459-74-2. (2014-15)
• Social media marketing: emerging tools to drive business, ISBN NO. 978-93-812-91-2
• Building Brand Identity a Theoretical Model, ISBN No: 978-93-84144-00-5. (2013)
• Human Resource Accounting: Human Organization Measurement Approach, ISBN No:
978-93-812212-62-2. (2013-14)
• Women Empowerment through RTE, ISBN No: 978-93-8014-548-8. (2013-14)
• Can Celebrities Endorsement Really Sell Product: Indian Perspectives, ISBN No: 978-93-
81212-62-2. (2013-14)
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• Changing retail scene in India, ISBN: 978-93/85835-179, (2013-14)
• Social Media Marketing: Use these no Cost- Low Cost Tools in Drive Business, ISBN No.
978-93-5104-993-7. (2012-13)
• Universal Banks: Solutions for India’s Global and Financial Challenges, ISBN No. 918-81-
922709-2-0. (2011-12)
Dr. Khushdip
Kaur Marketing Brand Bollywood Globally, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30- (2015-16)
Ms. Paramjeet
Kaur • Gender Discrimination: An Impediment to India‘s Growth, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-93-8.
(2015-16)
• Road Block for Indian Women Entrepreneur, ISBN No.978-93-85835-30-8(2015-16)
Ms. Shaveta
Chugh • Exploring Prospects for Make in India in context with manufacturing Sector, ISBN –978-93-
85835-30-8. (205-16)
• Creating Competencies through MSME –A Small Step towards a Giant Leap, ISBN No.
978-93-80144-55-9. (2011-12)
• Gender Based Violence: The Untold Story, ISBN No. 978-93-81832-96-7. (2011-12)
• A Journey of Indian Telecom Industry, (ISBN 978-81-921593-7-9), (2011-12)
Ms. Ramneek
Kaur • Marketing Brand Bollywood Globally, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30-8. (2015-16)
Ms. Sukhvinder
Kaur • Innovative Strategies of CRM in retaining customers and enhancing loyalty, ISSN 978-93-
80697-48-2 (2011)
• Role of HR in Company Brand Management, ISBN 978-93-5104-993-7 (2012-13)
• Impact of CSR Activities on Brand Image, ISBN No. 978-93-5174-379-80. (2014-15)
• Road Block to Brand India Running a Hurdle Race, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30. (2015-16)
Ms. Sheetal • New Wave of Entrepreneur: The Monopreneurs, ISBN No. 978-93-85447. (2015)
• Brand India Globally-ZED Maturity Model, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015)
Ms. Amandeep Kaur
• Changing role and status of Women in India, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-93-8. (2015-16)
• Electronics Manufacturing as a Pillar of Digital India, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-29-2. (2015-
16)
• Right To Education- Issues and Challenges, ISBN: 978-93-8014-548-8, (2014-15)
Ms. Manu Sehgal • Promoting Digital Entrepreneurship In India, ISBN: 978-93-85447-93-8, (2015-16)
• Social Innovations for FMCG Sector, ISBN: 978-93-85835-29-2, (2015-16)
• Green Marketing –Opportunity for Innovation and Sustainable Development, ISBN No. 978-
93-272-5756-4. (2014-15)
Ms. Sarvjot
Dhunna • Start Up India –Marketing Issues, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-93-8. (2015-16)
• Make In India –Building Process, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-29-2. (2015-16)
• Make in India: Media & Entertainment Industry , ISBN: 93-5181-095-X, (2013-14)
Ms. Jasmeet Kaur • Rise of FDI –The Amazing Growth of Brand India, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30-8. (2015-
16)
• Going Green –A Comparative Analysis of India and Rest of the World, ISBN No. 978-93-
272-5756-4.(2014-15)
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Ms. Sonia Dara • Employees Branding: A Strategic HR Tool, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-29-2. (2015-16)
• Effect of Green Marketing and ComsumerBehaviour, ISBN No. 978-93-272-5756-4. (2014-
15)
Ms. Silky Batra • Effect of Brand Image in Creating Customer Loyalty‖ISBN No. 978-93-85835. (2015-16)
Ms. Mandeep • Digital India: Effectiveness of Digital Marketing Strategies‖ISBN No. 978-93-85835.
(2015-16)
• Consumer Behaviour and Green Marketing, ISBN No. 978-93-272. (2014-15)
Ms. Simerpreet
Kaur • Mission Clean Ganga, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30-8.(2015-16)
Ms. Geetika Brand India –Investment in Retail Sector, ISBN No. 978-93-85835-30-8. (2015-16)
Faculty of Science
Ms. Kamaljit
Grewal
Reinvesting Punjab, ISBN No. 978-93-854432-7 (2015-16)
Faculty of Humanities
Ms. Honey Walia • Higher Education in India: Issues of Equity and Quality, ISBN No. 978-931-85502. (2015-
16)
• English Language Teaching: Problems and Perspectives, ISBN No. 978-81-923858-0-8.
(2014-15)
Ms. Prabhleen
Toor • Diasporic Experience within the Framework of War & Terrorism, ISBN No: 978-81-302-
0327. (2013-14)
• International Women‘s Day- A Pledge against Violence, ISBN No: 978-81-924297-3. (2013-
14)
Dr. Kamini Sahir • 21vi SadiKeSahitya Mein Dalit Vimarsh, ISBN No. 978-93-84138-68-4. (2015-16)
Ms. Sukhjeet
Kaur • Singh Sabha: Pivotal Role, ISBN No. 978-93-82815-13-6. (2015-16)
• Comrade Achhar Singh Chhina an Activist of Ghadar Party, ISBN No. 978-81-302-0372-0
(2015-16)
Ms. Ritu Ahuja • Some Equivalents of Prime Number Theorem and the Density of Prime Numbers A Study of
Dinichlet-Convolution and its Properties. (2015-16)
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur • Why Physical Fitness is Important for Women, ISBN No. 978-81925348-0-0. (2012-13)
• Circuit Training: A significant Psycho-Physio-Physical Training in Taekwondo, ISBN No.
978-81925348-0-0. (2012-13)
• Comparison of Cardiovascular Fitness among students of high and low Altitude, ISBN No.
9781-81-925348-0-0.(2012-13)
• Physical Education a Holistic Approach of Success, ISBN No. 978-81-921238-3-7. (2011-12)
Ms. Sarvjit Kaur • Right to Life v/s Fundamental Rights, ISBN No. 978-93-83084-14-2. (2014-15)
• Significance of Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Indian Constitution, ISBN No. 978-
93-80748-83-2. (2014-15)
• China‘s Entry into SAARC Implications for India, ISBN No. 978-93-85446. (2014-15)
• Indian Redressed System with Special Reference to Women Commission, ISBN No: 978-
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93-5174-647-8. (2013-14)
• Crime against Women, ISBN No: 978-81-89463-89-2. (2013-14)
• Attitude of Super Power towards SAARC ISBN No: 978-93-82446-03-0. (2013)
• China‘s Entry into SAARC Challenges for India, ISBN No. 978-93-81991-07-7. (2012-13)
• Safe Motherhood as Human Right Issue, ISBN No. 978-81-922000-0-2. (2011-12)
• Political Awakening in Punjab with Special Reference to the Women, ISBN No. 978-81-
922000-0-1. (2011-12)
Ms. Jasbir Kaur • China‘s Entry into SAARC Implications for India, ISBN No. 978-93-85446-03-0. (2014-15)
• Women in Search of Identity: Why Women Tolerate Domestic Violence, ISBN No. 978-81-
89463-89-2. (2013-14-)
• Crime against Women, ISBN No: 978-81-89463-89-2. (2013-14)
• Attitude of Super Power towards SAARC, ISBN No: 978-93-82446-03-0. (2013)
• Clean Environment as Human Rights in Indian Constitution, ISBN No. 978-81-922000-0-2.
(2011-12)
Ms. Gursharan
Kaur • Human Rights as Defender: Domestic Violence against Women, ISBN No. 978-93-82504-12-
2. (2012-13)
Ms. Jaspreet
Kaur • Parwas Ate Aurat: Punjabi Sahit de Nukte Ton Adhyan, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-32-7.
(2015-16)
• Malwa De KhitteWichAurat De Sathithi, ISBN No. 978-93-5113-727-6. (2015-16)
• Sikhya Ate Sehat: AntarSambandhta, ISBN No. 978-94-85447-92-1. (2015-16)
• BhartiNaari De ManukhiAdhikar, ISBN No. 978-93-5113-746-7. (2015-16)
• Punjabi Sabhyachar: Vartmaan Ate Bhvikh, ISBN No. 978-93-83338-77-1. (2015-16)
Dr. Narinderjit
Kaur • Female Foeticide, ISBN No. 978-93-85446-09-2. (2015-16)
• Punjabi Sabhyachar, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-32-7. (2015-16)Eho Hamara Jeevan, ISBN
No. 978-93-5113-727-6. (2015-16)
• Women Empowerment in India, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-22-8. (2015-16)
• Aurtan Khilaf Manvi Adhikaran Di Ulangna: Karan ate Upa, ISBN No. 978-93-5113-748-7.
(2015-16)
Ms. Rupinderjeet
Kaur • Social Media (Facebook) –Punjabi Sabhyachar, Sahit ate Punjabi Bhasha de Peshkari da
Manch, ISBN No. 978-93-85447-32-7. (2015-16)
• MalwaiSabhyachar De LokSanskriti Ate Adhunikta (TulnatmakPrepeikh), ISBN No. 978-93-
5113-727-6. (2015-16)
Dr. Kamalmeet
Kaur • ―Aurat da Sashkatikarn‖ISBN No. 978-93-85447-22-8. (2015-16)
Faculty of Computer Sciences
Ms. Parminder
Kaur • Implementation of Neural Networks in Wireless Communication, ISBN No. 978-93-
84407-09-4.(2015-16)
• Application of Artificial Neural Network in Cost Estimation, ISBN No. 978-93-5254-
071-6. (2015-16)
• A Neural Network Time Series Forecasting System for Indian Stock Prices. (2015)
• A Comparative Analysis of Different Neural Network Learning Algorithms for
Forecasting Indian Stock Prices. (2015-16)
• Implementation of Neural Networks in Wirelesss Communication. (2015-16)
• Implementation of Neural Networks in Wirless Communications, ISBN No. 978-93-84407-
09-4.(2014-15)
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Ms. Pawanjeet
Kaur • Wireless Sensor Networks, ISBN No. 978-93-84407-09-4. (2014-15)
• Social Networking Sites : A New Paradigm In High Speed Communication, ISBN
1978819227096 (2010-11)
Ms. Parampreet
Kaur • Wireless Sensor Networks, ISBN No. 978-93-84407-09-4. (2014-15)
• Mobile cloud computing, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
GaganpreetKaur • Network Security and Solution Protocols, ISBN No. 978-93-84407-09-4. (2014)
Ms. Anju Sharma • Network Security and Solution Protocols, ISBN No. 978-93-84407-09-4. (2014-15)
• Role And Importance of Professional Education Sector In Branding India, ISBN
978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
Ms.Vani Loomba • Govt. Policies Towards Promation of Toursim, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 2015-16
Ms. Shikha
Verma
• E-commerce, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
• Is The Use of Social Networking Sites By Employees Beneficial or Harmful to An
Organization‖ , ISBN 1978819227096 (2010-11)
Ms. Ranjit Kaur • Role of Social media and cloud computing, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
• Digital Marketing – A Patronage to Globalize Brand India, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-
8 (2015-16)
• Cloud Computing A new Trend In I.T Era, ISS No. 2229-6646 (2014-15)
Ms. Swati Batra • Social media and cloud computing, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
Ms. Ruchi Sikka • Need of E –Governance, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
• Biometric Security For Computers, ISBN 93-83730-40-4 (2013-14)
• Soft Computing, ISBN 978-93-81910-31-3 (2013-14)
Ms. Ankita Singla • Need of E –Governance, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
Ms. Shikha Arora • Is The Use of Social Networking Sites By Employees Beneficial or Harmful to An
Organization‖ , ISBN 1978819227096 (2010-11)
Ms. Ranika Garg • Role of Social media, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
Ms. Manika
Goyal
• E-commerce, ISBN 978-93-85835-30-8 (2015-16)
Ms. Daisy
Wadhwa
• Social Networking Sites Boon and Bane, ISBN 1978819227096 (2010-11)
Ms. Inderpreet
Kaur
• Social Networking Sites Boon and Bane, ISBN 1978819227096 (2010-11)
Ms. Mandeep
Kaur
• Particle Swarm optimization, ISBN 978-1-4799-2900-9 (2013-14)
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Table 3.6 Details of Books Published By Faculty Members
Name of Faculty Details of Books Published
Dr. (Mrs) Mukti Gill
• Aromatic Plants, Galisa,ISBN: 978-81-907145-8-7.
• Experimental Plant Physiology and Aesthetics Publications, ISBN: 978-93-
83092-21-5.
• Study of Power Plants, Aesthetics Publications, ISBN: 978-93-83092-22-2.
• Genetics and Tissue Culture Techniques, Aesthetics Publications, ISBN: 978-
93-83092-23-9.
• Taxonomy and Anatomy of Higher Plants, Aesthetics Publications, ISBN: 978-
93-83092-24-6.
• Ornamental Flora, Aesthetics Publications, ISBN: 978-93-83092-20-8.
• Environmental and Traffic Awareness, Galisa Publications, ISBN: 978-81-
907145-9-4.
Dr. Sukhpal Kaur • As a Way to Learn Motor Abilities, ISBN: 978-93-85835-018.
Ms. Nirupma Sood
• Silyl Nitrogen Compounds, National Press Associates, ISBN: 978-93-85835-
09-4.
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds from Piperonal, National Press
Associates, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-93-85835-19-3.
Ms. Ritu Ahuja
• Precise Abstract Algebra, First World Publisher, ISBN: 978-93-82295-14-3.
• Precise Calculus, First World Publications, ISBN: 978-81-924297-3-1.
• Sequence & Series, First World Publications, ISBN: 978-93-82295-10-5.
Ms. Jasbir Kaur
• The Longest Ever Stretch of President’s Rule (1987-1992) in Punjab: An
Overview, National Press Associates, New Delhi,ISBN: 978-81-930480-6-1.
Dr. Priyaka Khanna
• Management Accounting and Business Finance, B.Com (Regular) Semester V,
GNDU, Sharma Publications, ISBN: 93-84367-11-7
• Management Accounting, B.Com II (Professional) Semester IV, GNDU,
Sharma Publications, ISBN: 93-81261-55-5
• Management Accounting, BBA, Semester –III, GNDU, Sharma
Publications.ISBN:93-81261-55-5
• Modern Accounting Theory and Reporting Practices, Post Graduate Courses in
Commence & Management, Kalyani Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-272-3446-6
• Banking & Insurance, for B.Com Semester III, Panjab University, Kalyani
Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-272-6680-1
• Bank Management, M.Com Semester V, Panjab University, Kalyani
Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-272-5585-0
• Contemporary Accounting, for B.Com (Prof.) Semester VI, Panjab University,
Kalyani Publishers, ISBN No. 978-93-272-3921-8.
• Marketing Brand India Globally: Opportunities and Challenges, National
Press,
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Volume I, ISBN: 978-93-85835-29-2 edited book,
Volume II, ISBN: 978-93-85835-30-8 edited book.
• Insurance Management: Kalyani Publishers, ISBN No. 978-93-272-7315-1
Dr. Khushdip Kaur
• Marketing Management, Kalyani Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-272-6058-8.
• Marketing Management, Kalyani Publishers, ISBN: 978-93-272-6142-4.
• Principles and practice of Management, Kalyani Publisher, ISBN: 978-93-272-
5503-4.
• Concepts and Practices of Management, Kalyani Publisher, ISBN: 978-93-272-
5523-2.
• Principles and Practices of Management, Kalyani Publisher, ISBN: 978-93-
272-5503-4.
• Functional Management, Kalyani Publisher, ISBN: 978-93-272-3453-4.
Ms.Prabhleen Toor • Co-Edited and Compiled book Communication Skills, Kalyani Publishers,
ISBN No. 978-93-272-5593-5.
Dr. Anandvir Kaur
Saini
• Cardiovascular Diseases in Rural Bist Doab (Punjab): A Geographical
Analysis, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, ISBN: 978-81-261-6496-7.
Dr.Pooja Chatley ▪ Economic of Money and Banking, Kalyani Publications, ISBN 93-272-5549-2
Ms. Inderpreet Kaur
▪ Fundamentals of Web Programming, Kalyani Publications, ISBN 978-93-272-
7209-3.
Ms. Swati Batra
▪ Object Oriented programming C++, ISBN 978-93-272-6748-8.
▪ Computer Programming and Problem Solving Using C/C++, ISBN 978-93-
272-6749-5.
Ms. Ruchi Sikka ▪ Internet for Beginners, ISBN 81-8192-090-2
Table 3.7 Chapters Published By Faculty Members
Name of Faculty Title of Chapter Title of Book
Ms. Kamaljit Grewal
• Bioremediation; A
Microbial Way to Clean the
Environment
• Right to Healthy Living.
Dr. Khushdip Kaur
• Empowering Women
through Skill Development -
A Journey from Ancient
India to Modern India.
• Indian Education at the Cross Road of
Conventional and Skill Based Education,
ISBN: 978-93-85448-27-0.
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Ms.Prabhleen Toor
• Reading Leslie M.
Browing’s Oak Wise as an
Ecological Intervention: A
Step towards Sustainable
Development.
• Education for Sustainable Development:
Vision to Reacity, ISBN: 978-93-85447-23-5.
Dr. Kamini Sahir
• Parivartan Kahani Sahitya Kalash, ISBN: 2348-8174.
Nibandh - Log kya Kahenge Sahitya Kalash, ISBN: 2348-8174.
Nibandh - Lalitya Aur
Upyogita”
Sahitya Avlokan, ISBN: 2249-2895.
Kavita - Ek Maa Ki Dastaan Sahitya Kalash, ISBN: 2348-8174.
Dr. (Mrs) Mukti Gill Education Clinches Happiness Education in New Millennium, ISBN: 978-93-
313-2557-0.
Ms. Nitika
Increased Economic
Development, Decreased
Human Values
Impact of Economics Growth on Human
Development in North-West, India, ISBN:
978-93-84789-05-3.
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
A) Research awards received by the faculty
B) Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and
agencies, nationally and internationally. Incentive given to faculty for receiving
state, national and international recognitions for research contributions.
Table: 3.8 Awards/recognition received by the faculty
Name of Faculty Nature of
Award/Recognition Area Event/Awarding Bodies
Dr. Mukti Gill
Best Paper Award Paper
presentation ‘Pollen Storage and Viability’
International Journal of Botany
and Research (2014).
‘Bridging the Skills Gap through
Vocational Education’, International Journal of Human
Resource Management and
Research (2015).
Ms. Jaswinder Kaur
Award of Honour
(International ) Art and Culture
and Teaching
Art
Himachal Pradesh Govt. in
Devbhoomi International
Painting Contest at Gaiety
Theatre, Shimla (2010).
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Award of Honour Art and Music ‘Bachint Memorial International
Society of Art and Culture’ (Canada) at Punjabi Bhawan,
Ludhiana (2005).
Krishna Nagar Welfare Society
(Regd), Ludhiana (2004).
Award of Honour Art and Music ‘Vets Club’ Ludhiana in an
‘Cultural Evening’ at Paul
Auditorium, PAU, Ludhiana
(2006).
Award of Honour Painting Artscape-2014 at Ms. Randhawa
Art Gallery Punjabi Bhawan,
Ludhiana (2014)
Dr. Iqbal Kaur ‗Dhee Punjab
Di‘Award
Punjabi Banga College, Doraha
Ms. Shikha Verma
Nari Shakti Award-
2010
Computer
Science International Women’s Day by an
NGO- “Aadhar- The Foundation” (2010).
Ms. Rajinder Kaur
Maharaja Ranjit
Singh Award
Physical
Education
Cycling from Government of
Punjab, Dept. of Sports & Youth
Services (2008)
Ms. Kanwaljit Kaur Naari Smmaan Punjabi Smodel’z Creation’ NGO (2015)
Ms. Nutan Dhanda Awarded for
Splendid results
Sanskrit Somdev Shastri a renowed Vedic
Scholar from Mumbai (2015)
Ms. Harminder Kaur Appreciation letter NSS National Foundation for
Communal Harmony (2015)
Ms. Anureet Kaur
Swami Vivekananda
Appreciation Award
Music Vocal Swami Vivekananda Study Circle
Ludhiana. (2015)
Award for Best
Singer Classical Vocal Ramgharia College, Ludhiana.
(2015)
Ms. Navdeep Kaur
Excellence Award Biotechnology Biotechnology Branch, UIET,
Panjab University, Chandigarh
(2012)
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Ms. Pooja Pathania Best Teacher Award Physics PCTE, Ludhiana (2013)
Ms. Sarvjit Kaur Best Paper Presenter
Award
Political
Science
DAV College Dasuya (Mukerian)
(2015)
Ms. Paramjit Kaur
Gold Medal for Best
ANO Gold Medal for Best
Leadership Skills
Commerce Senior Wing Category during
PRCN course by OTA Gwalior
(2012)
PRCN by OTA Gwalior (2012)
Students Award
Five Students from the department of Sanskrit received award from Somdev Shastri, a
renowned vedic scholar from Mumbai for getting 100% marks in the paper of Sanskrit
in University Exam.
c) Incentives are given to faculty for receiving State, National and International
recognitions for their individual and collaborative Research contribution.
Recognition is given to members of the faculty during annual function. Their names figure in
the college publication and newspapers. They are given duty leave for receiving the awards.
3.5 CONSULTANCY
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry
interface?
The college puts constant efforts in establishing industry - academic interface.
Extension lectures, Industrial visits and Industrial training primarily for students of M.Sc.
(IT), M. Com and PGDCA are organized through which teachers also get practical inputs for
further enriching their classroom teaching. Placement cell of the college also makes efforts
for industry academic interface by inviting different practicing managers from industries for
making the students aware of the practical skills required. In order to promote connectivity of
industry and academic institution for enhancement of the competence of students and faculty
members, the college has signed MOUs with leading industries in the region. (refer 3.7.2).
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the
available expertise advocated and publicized?
The college advocates the participation of faculty members in consultancy work.
Faculty members from various departments like Commerce, Psychology, Fine Arts, Home
Science, Computer Science, Functional English etc. are encouraged to provide consultancy
services. The college website is updated with the names of faculty members along with their
qualification. Many senior faculty members are frequently appointed on selection panels of
teachers for reputed schools to share their expertise to name a few Ms. Honey Walia; Mrs
Saravjit; Mrs Priyaka Khanna etc. The faculty members also visit other institutes as judges,
resource persons and also set papers for other universities.
The students are apprised of the availability of these services through notices on
notice boards, announcements in the morning assembly, college prospectus and website etc.
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3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and
available facilities for consultancy services?
Teachers, as members of various academic bodies of affiliating university, have been
providing major consultancy services in reviewing, designing and upgrading curriculum
setting question papers for theory exams, acting as external examiners and examining
candidates at Graduation Post-Graduation level. The institution encourages the staff and
recognizes their endeavours in providing consultancy services. And official duty leave is
provided for the staff when they are invited as resource-persons, judges or experts on various
panels by other institutions.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution
and the revenue generated during the last four years.
Various faculty members are involved in providing consultancy services. Most of the time,
these services are honorary. Otherwise, these members directly get the honorarium paid to
them as per the rules. Various depts. are involved in providing honorary consultancy, hence
no revenue is generated.
The Department of Commerce provides honorary consultancy in filing of income tax
returns for various faculty members and non-teaching staff.
The Departments of Home Science and Fine Arts hold free workshops regularly for
teaching Baking, Cooking, Trousseau Packing, art and craft etc. The annual Diwali
Mela is a platform for exhibition and sale of products made by students. The revenue
generated is given directly to the students.
The department of Psychology and the Counselling Cell of the college provide
psychological counselling services to the students, faculty and the non-teaching staff.
The Psychological counselling involves providing one to one helping relationship
focusing on problem solving, conflict resolution and individual growth and
adjustment. Dr. Aditi Satija, expert in Psychology is frequently invited as a resource
person to hold workshops and deliver invited talks by various educational institutes,
clubs, banks etc.
The department of Functional English also provides its expertise to non-teaching
faculty to improve their Spoken and Communicative English.
The department of Computer Science also organizes one month workshop for
enhancing the ICT skills of students at nominal rate. Nearly 80-100 students enroll
annually for this workshop.
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through
consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional
development?
The various faculty members involved in providing consultancy services do so on honorary
basis. Otherwise, these members get the honorarium paid directly to them.
Various departments also provide honorary consultancy service, therefore no revenue is
generated. In some cases, like the exhibition cum sale of products made by students on events
like the Diwali Mela, Teej etc. the proceeds of the sale are directly given to the students
involved, to encourage them. However, the Dept. of Computer Science holds workshops
annually on payment basis. The revenue generated is used for infrastructure upgradation and
for the welfare of the students.
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3.6 INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ISR) AND EXTENSION
ACTIVITIES
3.6.1 How does the institute promote institution neighbourhood community network
and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation
and holistic development of students?
Keeping up its motto „Sarbat Da Bhala‟, KCW considers students to be the most
crucial part of society and has always aimed at generating socially responsible citizens. It
believes in inculcating ethical and moral values among the students simultaneously with
disseminating academic knowledge. As KCW considers students to be the most crucial part
of society, it believes that if the youth of any nation are mature enough to perform their role
as good citizens, then the development of the nation will accelerate which is going to help
achieve the broader objective of any educational institution. Since the establishment of the
college in the year 1958, the N.S.S. activities have been carried out in one form or the other.
Various clubs and societies like NSS, NCC, Red Cross Society, Youth Club, Synapse (the
Community club) and Eco-club etc. have always been abuzz with activity.
National Service Scheme (NSS)
The aim of the N.S.S. is to make students understand the importance of respect for human
beings and selfless service, dignity of labor and imbibe the sense of social responsibility,
inculcate discipline and help them to develop their total personality. The college enrolls
students in its 3 NSS units comprising 100 volunteers each year. The unit organizes a regular
day and night camp for 7 days every year in vacations with different themes like-Education,
Literacy, Rural Development, Preservation and conservation of Environment etc. The short
camps focus on various activities which are as follows:
Table: 3.9 Details of NSS Extension Activities carried out during last five years
Year Activities
2011-12 Poster making competition on UN International day for “National Disaster Reduction”
on 13th
Oct.
2011-12 Awareness rally on “Eco friendly Diwali” on 24th
Oct.
2012-13 A lecture on ‘Importance of Voting Rights’ by Prof. Tarsem Bahia on 17th
Jan.
2012-13 Anti-Ragging Awareness drive within the campus on 22nd
Aug.
2012-13 A visit to Nishkam Sewa Ashram on 31stAug.
2013-14 An essay writing competition on “Importance of Voting Rights” on 18th
Jan.
2013-14 Mass Awareness Campaign with the theme ‘Justice for All’ by Punjab Legal Service
Authority in Sept.
2013-14 A three days camp with the theme ‘Zimedar Bano, Voter Bano’ to motivate the students
to use their right to vote. Awareness about Form No 6 was given to 396 students on
24th - 26th Oct.
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2013-14 NSS volunteers participated in state level campaign launched by a renowned NGO
‘NANHI CHHAN’ with the theme ‘Save Girl Child and Save Environment’ on 29th
Oct.
2013-14 Volunteers helped ‘Self Help Groups‘ of Village Noorpur Bet in selling their products at
Diwali Mela held in college campus on 1st November.
2014-15 Volunteers collected donation for Arpita Child Cancer society on 12th
- 13th
February.
2014-15 Mr. Hardeep Brar, a Social activist (MAHIDA organization) was invited to motivate the
students to become socially responsible on 12th
August.
2014-15 Swachh KCW Abhiyan was held on under PM Narender Modi’s National Level
campaign in which more than 300 volunteers actively participated in this campaign on
18th
November.
2014-15 Communal Harmony week was celebrated to sensitize the students regarding communal
harmony and non-violence. A special program was organized in morning assembly. NSS
volunteers collected donation for this noble cause and a cheque of Rs. 20,000/- was sent
to Ministry of Home Affairs.
7 days camp with the theme ‘Health, Public Sanitation, Personal Hygiene’ was
organized.
The NSS wing organized an environment friendly rally and ‘Say No to Plastic’ drive,
apprised students of the need to contribute towards maintaining ecological balance as
19th
- 25th
Nov.
2015-16 The volunteers from the NSS wing celebrated Communal Harmony week and raised a
laudable fund of Rs 10,000/- for the orphans and the destitute, which was sent to the
secretary, National Foundation for Communal Harmony, Delhi.
The volunteers from the NSS wing of the college promoted the products of self-help
groups such as Guru Nanak self-help Group, Mai Bhago self-help group, Samriti self-
help group etc
An Organ Donation Awareness program was organized by NSS in collaboration with
‘Gift of Life’, ‘Organ Donation Awareness Society’ as 19th
- 25th
November.
Youth Red Cross (YRC)
Youth Red Cross (YRC) unit of the college is established with the objective i.e. spreading
awareness about the Red Cross principles and activities among the youth and developing
humanitarian values among students. The following activities were initiated to achieve the
objective of YRC:
Table: 3.10 Details of YRC Extension Activities carried out during last five years
Year Activities
2011-12 The volunteers of YRC visited Mother Teresa Home to help the orphan babies, sick,
destitute inmates and underprivileged part of the society by distributing sweets, fruits, old
clothes, sweaters, blankets and money.
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2011-12 Lecture on dermatological disorders in association with Himalaya Herbal Healthcare was
organised for awareness of healthy skin.
2011-12 Lecture on challenges faced by youth e.g. polycystic ovary, cervix cancer, adolescent
issues and other lifestyle related diseases for creating awareness
2012-13 Lecture on skin problems and its management in association with Himalaya Herbal
Healthcare, Bangalore
2012-13 Lecture on breast cancer and its management on World Cancer Day to educate students
about factors associated with breast cancer.
2012-13 Basic life support (BSL) training program in association with SPS Apollo Hospital to educate and enhance the skills of the Red Cross Youth in terms of life saving for
adults.
2012-13 Awareness lecture on diabetes in association with World Diabetes Foundation
2012-13 Visit to Oswal Cancer Hospital for breast cancer awareness
2012-13 Lecture on gynaecological disorders
2014-15 Lecture on cancer awareness by Dr. Navdeep Singh from SPS Apollo Hospital
2014-15 First aid training program in association with SPS Apollo Hospital where students were
demonstrated the rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation exercises which are
the major components of Basic Life Support (BLS).
2015-16 Dental and general health check up camp in association with Fortis Hospital
2015-16 Basic life support training program in association with SPS Hospital to educate the
participants on different BLS-CPR technologies and first aid.
2015-16 An awareness program on ‘Health First’ by Dr. Zinnie from Apollo Hospital
2015-16 To make the students and hence the society aware of eye donation, an awareness program
in association with Punarjot Eye Bank society was organized
2011-15 In the beginning of every session, college uniforms are distributed among needy students.
As per the records, 24-28 students avail this benefit every session.
2011-15 Special children from different institutions are invited to set up their stalls on College
Diwali Mela besides stalls of other college students to encourage them, that they are in no
way less than others.
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Unit of the college, working under the motto of „Unity and
Discipline‟ is constantly devoted to grooming the youth of the college into disciplined and
patriotic citizens. NCC Army Wing and Air Wing enroll cadets every session. The NCC unit
of the college has ever been pulsating with activities.
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Table: 3.11 Details of NCC Extension Activities carried out during last five years
YEAR ACTIVITY
2011-12 Rally on Anti Tobacco day on 31st May 2011 and rally on Female Foeticide in the
month of May 2011.
2011-12 Tree Plantation Drive on 13th
September 2011
2011-12 Poster making competition was organized on 13th
October 2011 on UN International
day for National Disaster Reduction
2011-12 Declamation contest on female foeticide and dowry system on 22nd
November 2011
2011-12 Visit to Nishkam Seva Ashram on 23rd
November 2011
2011-12 Cadets participated in Pulse Polio campaign on 12th
February 2012
2012-13 Tree Plantation drive in the campus on 18th
October 2012
2012-13 NCC week celebration at R&V unit, PAU on 23rd
November 2012
2012-13 Cadets participated in 12 camps in the year 2012-13.
2013-14 Anti-Drug rally was conducted to spread the awareness about the hazards of drug
addiction dated 31st May 2013.
2013-14 Visit to Geeta Mandir for Save Girl Child Campaign on 29th
October 2013.
2013-14 Visit to Nishkam Seva Ashram (Old age home) on 19th
November 2013.
2013-14 Run for Fun activity on 29th
November 2013.
2013-14 Cadets participated in 07 camps in the year 2013-14.
2014-15 Planted saplings at GNE college, Ludhiana on 20th
July 2014
2014-15 Tree Plantation drive in the campus on 17th
November 2014
2014-15 Pledge against female foeticide on 18th
November 2014
2014-15 Visit to Mother Teresa Orphanage on 19th
November 2014
2014-15 Run for Fun activity on 23th
November 2014
2015-16 To promote Cleanliness, KCW‘s cadets participated in ‗Swachh KCW Campaign‘
on 17 April 2015
2015-16 International Yoga day on 21st June 2015 with 160 cadets at GCG.
2015-16 Rally on ‗Say No to Tobacco‘ on 29th
May 2015.
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2015-16 Tree Plantation drive in the campus on 17th
September 2015
2015-16 Pledge against corruption on 19th
November 2015
2015-16 Mini Marathon on 24th
January 2016
2015-16 To promote cleanliness, KCW‘s cadets participated in ‗Swachh KCW Campaign‘
on 27th
February 2016
2016-17 International Yoga day on 21st June 2016 with 160 cadets in the college campus
where many institutions assembled to celebrate the day
2016-17 ‗Swachh KCW Campaign‘ on 10th
August 2016
2016-17 International Youth day on 12th
August 2016
2016-17 International Girl Child Day on 11th
October 2016
Student Council
Student council took an initiative to collect donations every Wednesday for a social cause
with the theme ‘We Share We Care’ and visited Red Cross school for Deaf Children, Kusht
Ashram, Swami Vivekananda Swarg Ashram Trust to distribute the clothes collected during
the campaign.
Legal Literacy Club
The college has a well established Legal Literacy Club. A campaign ‘Justice for All’ was
carried out by the cell to spread awareness about the legal rights and the free legal services
provided by PLSA (Punjab Legal Service Authority) to weaker sections of the society
especially women. The objectives of the cell include empowering women by sensitizing them
about gender equity; creating awareness among them about their legal rights and serving
them with free legal advice.
Synapse (the Community Club)
Synapse, the college community club is an initiative with the objective, ―Connecting with the
community‖.
This club organizes various activities aimed to sensitize students about their social
responsibility and makes an effort to ―give back to the society‖ and to help
metamorphosise the teenagers of today into mature and responsible citizens of
tomorrow.
The theme for the session 2015-16 was ―Taking Care of Our Elderly‖. These students
participated actively in various activities to strengthen their bond with the elderly
generation, their grandparents as well as others not related to them.
The volunteers spent one hour per week exclusively with the chosen elderly by
playing board games, reading newspapers for them, watching a movie with them,
visiting relatives, taking them for shopping or simply chatting.
The Synapse volunteers also visited the Swami Vivekananda Old Age Home and
interacted with the members staying there.
The Synapse club also made a thought provoking documentary about the elderly
living in that old age home. This documentary was further screened in the college on
various occasions to spread awareness about the plight of the lonely and the neglected
elderly and to encourage the young students to spare time for the older generation
which is the foundation of our community.
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The theme for the current session is ―Caring for the Differently Abled‖. The Synapse
club, along with the Dept. of Sociology organized an awareness program on
―Socialization of Youth with Disabilities‖ in order to sensitize the youth about various
issues regarding the disabled in the society and to dispel the taboos associated with
them.
A nukkad natak entittled ―Adhoore me bhi poora hai‖ was staged.
A thoughtful documentary made by the Synapse students highlighted the issues and
problems faced by the disabled and their families.
Youth Club Youth Club of the college is enabling the youth to utilize their time, skills and energy.
The objective of the club is to provide a platform for the youth to collectively work
towards themselves and society. For accomplishing this aim the club is organizing
different activities from time to time.
Eco/Nature club The persistent endeavour of the club is to hold the flame of ―Go Green‖. Awareness
drives, sapling plantation week, visits to various gardens and exhibitions are a regular
feature of the club. The club is actively engaged to teach each one to plant one. The
students join hands to keep their surroundings clean and green for a healthier tomorrow
and convey the same message to their growing community.
3.6.2. What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’ involvement in various
social movements/activities which promote citizenship roles?
Aiming at the comprehensive development of the students, the college has extension
services like NCC, NSS, Red Cross Society, Youth Club and Eco club. These services instill
in students devotion to humanity and a sense of selfless service. Entry to these units of KCW
is open for all students. To track student’s involvement in these clubs, notice is put on the
notice board; and teachers in charge of these clubs go to various classes and motivate
students to come forward and get enrolled with these clubs for involvement in social and
extension activities. Activities in these clubs are specified and scheduled by team of faculty
members in-charge in discussion with the institution involved and student members. These
clubs monitor the students’ involvement in various activities. A register is maintained by the
club leaders (students) to keep a record of the presence of students in their various activities
held during the session. The college council also works towards this harmonious communion
with society at large. (refer 3.6.1)
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall
performance and quality of the institution?
The college values the perception of the stakeholders on the overall performance and
quality of the institution. In order to involve all the stakeholders in the decision making
process, the college endorses participative management. Active participation of the
employees is encouraged at all stages of the decision making process. Staff meetings are
organized regularly to discuss major issues. A number of clubs and committees have been
formed and have been vested with a number of organizational and functional responsibilities.
Some of the programs, means and tools to ensure objective feedback are specified below:
The student council comprising of class representatives plays an active role
throughout the year in communicating feedback of academic, social and other
activities of students to teachers.
There is also an availability of suggestion box in the college campus.
Students and parents have the freedom to approach the Principal during working
hours without any prior appointment.
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Feedback from parents is taken through Parent-Teacher meetings held on regular
basis.
The college has an alumni association also which organizes meetings annually where
any alumna is free to give suggestions.
Voluntary enrolment by students in various socially active clubs and extension
activities highlight the appreciative attitude of students towards the institution.
Articles appearing in newspapers highlighting social and extension activities
performed by the college from time to time show that media thinks positive about the
college activities.
A visitor book is maintained by the college where visitors give their comments and
suggestions when they visit the campus.
3.6.4. How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programs?
Provide the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and
outreach programs and their impact on the overall development of students.
Keeping in mind the activity calendar of the previous year and working days of
current year, activities incharge span out the activities over the academic session. Tentative
dates are then spelled out in the current year‟s Activity Calendar. Duty allocation is done
after considering the interest, experience and knack of teachers concerned. Some other
teachers may also be put on duty in a support role. Notices are placed on the notice boards
and announcements are made in the tutorials initially for the selection of student members,
and then finally for announcing the date, venue and other details of the activity. At the end,
review of activities undertaken in the session is done so that improvements can be brought in.
The societal responsibility of contributing to the community is always on the agenda and
from time to time through the collaborative efforts of the staff and students, the institute
organizes and puts into action its philanthropic aptitude. Bearing in mind the specific issues
of the underprivileged section of society, the NSS, NCC, YRS and different clubs chalk out a
plan of action and various clubs and societies plan extension activities to end the social evils
or to sensitize students and community to the necessity of immediate action in this regard.
(refer 3.6.1)
Table 3.12: Details of the Expenditure of ISR clubs (in Rs)
Expenditure detail of ISR clubs (in Rs.)
Session NSS NCC Youth Red Cross
2011-12 42,180 6,319 16,107
2012-13 49,750 61,084 15,250
2013-14 67,750 28,740 17,563
2014-15 3,000 8,223 59,326
2015-16 26512 5,544 40,742
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3.6.5. How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other
National/International agencies?
The college prospectus is the first and foremost source to familiarize the students with
the variegated community development programs of the college such as NCC/NSS/Red Cross
Society/Eco Club and other such clubs of the institute. During admission and during the
orientation courses, students are acquainted with the benefits and the scope of these extension
activities. The details of the programs are displayed on several notice boards. Special
enrollment drives are held where student volunteers go from class to class to spread
awareness and enroll students for various clubs. Meetings are held every now and then to
plan the events. Students, being the future of the nation are enlightened about the importance
of their part in nation building. They are made aware of the opportunities, benefits, and
incentives offered by Panjab University for higher education. Student achievers of these clubs
and extension activities are honoured in the college assembly. The college magazine and
KCW Spectrum highlight the achievements of meritorious students to give them a boost. The
outstanding achievers are also awarded at the annual prize distribution function of the
college.
3.6.6 Give details of social surveys, research or extension work undertaken by the
college to ensure social justice and empower students from under- privileged and
vulnerable sections of the society.
Keeping in mind an all embracing progress of the students, the institute continually
promotes community development activities along with academic activities. The college has
always desired the promotion of social justice. Living upto its motto “Sarbat Da Bhala”, the
college renders its services to all the sections of the society. It also aims at the upliftment of
underprivileged communities through higher education. The college, taking care of needs and
requirements of the society has undertaken several initiatives for the equitable growth and
development of society. Scholarships are offered to the students belonging to SC, ST and
OBC categories. Merit Scholarships and Fee Concessions are given to students from
economically weaker sections and those with outstanding academic records. These are widely
notified through the notice boards and announcements. Even the volunteers of NSS and YRC
are working towards this direction. (refer 3.6.1 and 5.1.2.)
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities
organized by the institution, comment on how they complement student’s
academic learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.
Extension activities conducted by the institution are intended for the holistic
development of the students. The varied extension activities aim to sensitize young students
regarding their accountability towards society and to cultivate democratic and human values
in them. Education for societal progress is the very essence of institutional vision, thus the
institute is always engaged in making efforts to serve the community, society and nation. The
objective behind all these activities is to transfer the knowledge and skills for fulfillment of
changing needs of the society in the process of modernization, to develop the abilities of right
kind of leadership amongst them and to make them self-reliant and self-disciplined. Thus the
extension activities help the students in numerous ways and instill in them the deeper sense of
service and make them responsive to their environment.
NSS volunteers and NCC cadets of the college participate actively in all socially
responsible initiatives under the guidance of faculty members. Involvement of students
in such activities helps them to imbibe the feeling of community service and take on a
feel of ownership in development efforts.
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Through NSS, NCC, Red Cross society and various clubs, the students are sensitized
towards the lesser privileged in society.
Involving students in various activities and events leads to skill enhancement,
confidence building and ownership that prepares them to face challenges.
Several healthy interactions such as collecting charity and donating things, visiting
orphanages, old age homes and schools for special children makes them more
compassionate.
Camps like blood donation and eye donation help in making the students better human
beings.
Holding rallies against drugs and ragging make them more aware citizens of the
country.
Celebration of festivals makes students culturally strong. Our students develop a spirit
of appreciation for other cultures and beliefs.
These activities also help to develop in the students life skills like leadership quality,
confidence development, value of unity and they learn to live in harmony.
The college further promotes creativity and literary skills among the students by
encouraging them to publish articles, poems, stories in the college magazine „Rashma‟. The editorial team of the magazine includes student editors who actively participate in
the publication process of the magazine.
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach
out activities and contributes to the community development? Detail on the
initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its
activities.
The college ensures community involvement in socially responsible initiatives
through NSS, NCC, YRS, Student Council and different clubs which are consistently
working in the field of extension services.
A 7 Days camp with the theme „Emergency Interventions including trauma care, initial
counseling & data collection‟ was based on first aid theory & practical training, fire-
fighting training and basic life support system. Volunteers were taken to DMC&H
Emergency ward where they were acquainted with special equipment & facilities used
for the treatment of critical conditions like cardiac arrest, physical trauma and mental
illness. This experience inside the emergency ward with the community was indeed
heart-touching.
The village community was also invited when volunteers visited „Leel‟ village near
Jodhan, Pakhowal road Ldh. Ms. Usha, Supdt, Red Cross society gave practical training
to villagers in life threatening situations such as drowning, choking, shock-burn
poisoning severe bleeding, asthmatic attack, epilepsy & allergic conditions. She also
taught the villagers and students to do the bandages in case of limb & head injury.
On International Literacy Day, NSS volunteers interacted with the Class X students of
Khalsa Girls Sr. Sec. School and made them aware of career opportunities of different
streams such as Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications &
Bio-Technology.
As a part of camping program with the theme “Education Literacy including Legal
awareness” students visited village „Hambran‟ They interacted with village women and
children regarding various issues like literacy, legal rights, rights to education, property
rights etc. A lecture on education loan and loan for self-employment was conducted in
the village. They dwelt on various bank loan schemes available for different
professional courses with different banks. This benefitted the village community and
students as well.
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The volunteers visited Nishkam Sewa Ashram. The idea behind this kind of activity
was to identify the needs and problems in the community. They stayed for three hours
at the ashram and helped the inmates in domestic chores by arranging their cupboards
and washing their clothes.
NSS camp was held with the theme “Rural Development Including Project
Identification, Progress Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation” covering various
issues such as past and present scenario of rural development, illegal possession of
land, self help groups, Swarn Jayanti, Sway Rojgar Yojana, role of banks in rural
development. Self-help groups running under National Rural Livelihood mission were
also invited to the college. These self-help groups such as Jai Mata Di, Birmi Guru
Nanak, Nurpur Bet, Samiti. Nurpur Bet Samiti sold their self-made products. Ms.
Paramjit Kaur, extension officer, from BDPO office acquainted the students and
members of self-help group about the formation, training courses, work execution, loan
scheme, farmers club & minority scholarship scheme for children.
As many as 150 volunteers visited village „Pallahi‟ near Phagwara. Mr. Jeet Singh,
Manager, Lead Bank dwelt on various training courses & employment schemes
available free of cost to the villagers. Later students also interacted with and motivated
the village women.
NSS unit of the college contributed towards Electoral office. Three day camp with the
theme „Zimedar Bano, Voter Bano‟ was organized. As many as 396 students as well as
non-students who were 18 years and had yet not obtained their voter cards were made
to fill form No. 6. A number of class IV employees & community people residing in
nearby areas got an opportunity to obtain voter cards.
„Save Girl Child and Save Environment‘, „ACHHAAN‟ campaign launched by an
NGO „NANHI CHHAAN‟ gave opportunity to our volunteers to interact with various
NGOs of the district and social workers.
Volunteers help self-help groups to put their stalls and sell their products such as soft
toys, handicraft, knitted cardigans, woolen frocks, socks, gloves, stoles, pickle, chutney
and candies etc. at Diwali Mela which is celebrated every year.
NSS camp with theme „Environment Including Preservation of Natural Resources and
Conservation of Cultural/Historical Heritage‟ covering various issues related to
conservation of water and other natural resources, soil management, conservation of
wild life, preservation of cultural heritage & historical monuments was held. NSS
volunteers visited Sultanpur Lodhi and actively interacted with Sant Balbir Singh
Seechewal. While talking about the selfless effort made by the local people to clean
Kali Bein, Sant ji inspired students and native people and emphasized upon
conservation of water and tree plantation.
On World Nature Conservation Day, a rally was taken out to create awareness of
conserving the depleting environment among the members of society. The heads of
sister- institutions and students and staff members also joined the rally. The students,
staff members (teaching and non-teaching) raised the slogans as „Each one plant one‟, „Plant more Trees” and „Say No to Polythene‟.
On Teej Festival, NSS volunteers put up stall of paper bags and motivated the parents
and their children to buy paper-bag and say no to plastic. Some students involved their
neighbours and community people to make paper bags and sell the same on Teej
Festival.
On Diwali Mela, as in previous years, Guru Nanak self help group, Samiti self-help
group Nurpur Bet and Mai Bhago self help group put up there stalls & sold their
products.
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The institution conducts various programs in collaboration with various NGOs and
community clubs to encourage community participation in its activities.
The Synapse Community Club of the college worked on the theme “Taking Care of Our
Elderly”. They visited old age homes, spent time with the elderly members of these
institutions and at home made a documentary in the context to sensitize other students
about the need of these members of our community.
3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged with any other institutions
of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
Over the last five years, the college has built constructive relationships with many
other institutes of the locality. The students have participated in varied camps, have spread
awareness about diseases, conducted various campaigns/rallies, have been part of many
drives, planted saplings, catered to the needs of the aged, have been supportive to orphans
and special children, helped differently abled children and self help groups of different
villages. During this course of work, the college worked with the organizations listed below:
Sadar Police Station
Hospitals like Oswal Cancer Hospital (Cancer-talk), SPS Apollo Hospital (Basic
Life Support Training), Healthline Hospital, Deep Hospital, CMC Hospital etc.
NGO‟s like Ashirwad, Gift of Love, Nanhi Chhan and Mahindra organization
Himalaya Herbal Health Care, Bangalore.
Cipla Pharmaceuticals
Nishkam Seva Ashram
Dainik Bhaskar Group ( Kanya Bachao Rally)
Dr. Uppal‟s museum
Museum of Rural Life of Punjab, PAU, Ludhiana
World Diabetes Foundation
Raj Yoga Education and Research Foundation
Sister organization of Brahmkumaris
Arpita Child Cancer Society
Deaf and Dumb School, Hambran Road, Ludhiana
Mother Teresa Home.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/
contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.
Table 3.13: Awards and Recognition Received by the Institution for External Activities
Unit Awards
NSS Unit Appreciation letter from “National Foundation for Communal
Harmony” for collecting donation during Communal Harmony
Week, 2015.
Red Cross unit Award from Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State.
Fund Raising (Flags), 2012-13
Fund Raising (Share), 2014-15
NCC In NCC camp at GCW Ldh.: Overall Trophy was bagged by the
college.
Beside this many NCC cadets have represented the state at various
prestigious events and integration camps. (For details please refer to
5.3.1 below)
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3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories,
institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits
accrued of the initiatives – collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing
facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc.
The faculty members who are pursusing Ph.D from various Universities use their
library for research activities, for collecting literature and data required for their Ph.D.
Most frequently visited institutes are; Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar: Panjab
University, Chandigarh and Punjabi University, Patiala etc. Seven members of the
college faculty are presently pursuing Ph.D.
At the students‟ level no research activity is undertaken, but as part of their
curriculum M.com students have to prepare industry relevant projects for which they
visit various industrial houses for 6-8 weeks and students of M.Sc (IT) undergo
industrial training for 4 months which provides them with an insight into the real
working environment of the industry.
College plans various educational trips to institutes and industrial houses for the
students to help them gain first-hand knowledge of things as practical knowledge
proves to be more beneficial for students. These visits help the students in many ways
especially in the practical comprehension of concepts. Through these visits they
become aware of new equipments and other things and learn to use them in a proper
way.
College also organizes lectures for the students whereby esteemed scholars and
researchers are invited from different places and thereby students get the opportunity
to interact with them.(refer 1.3.6)
3.7.2 Provide details on the MOUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with
institutions of national importance / other universities/ industries/ Corporate
(Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the
institution.
MOUs with Industry and Academic Institutions
In order to promote connectivity of industry and academic institution for enhancement of the
competence of students and faculty members, the college has signed MOUs with leading
industries and academicians of repute. The details of MOUs signed are as under:
The college has signed a letter of agreement with Ms. Shakti Jindal, President,
Corporate Affairs, SEL Manufacturing Company Limited, who will provide guidance
to the students regarding career options after B.Com and M.Com.
A „Letter of Understanding‟ was signed with Dr. Simran Kaur, Associate Professor
(Department of Biological Sciences and Geology) and Co-Projector, Science and
Technology Entry Program (STEP) at QCC Queens Borough Community College,
City University of New York, USA. She was invited to provide honorary expert
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advice on “High Impact Teaching Practices, Classroom Enrichment and Student
Success” for promoting academic enrichment of faculty and students of the college.
The college has signed an MOU with Agaz Charitable Foundation, Ludhiana.
Under this Agreement, College agrees to provide its available expertise in handicrafts
and embroidery designing to the foundation , who may use them for imparting skill
training to the needy women or for handicraft product development.
The college has signed an MOU with Bebo Technologies to provide training to M.Sc
(IT) students regarding latest softwares used in the companies.
The college has signed an MOU with Upper India Steel and Duke for providing
practical training of the students of M.com in the company and its plants in various
functional areas.
The college has signed an MOU with Federation of Industrial and Commercial
Undertakings (FICO) to provide training to the students about practical aspects of
management and industry by organizing joint seminars so that the students get hands
on experience of live projects.
The college has signed an MOU with MindMines, a leading institute excelling in
skill and personality development in the district to conduct workshop on
communication and leadership skills for holistic development of faculty and students.
The college has signed an MOU with IBS (ICFAI), a leading institute to conduct
seminars on career prospects.
The college has signed an MOU with Hiyaav Beauty Salon to conduct workshops in
the cosmetology add on course from time to time and provide practical training to the
students. Well qualified and trained staff of Shahnaz Hussain‟s Beauty salon has
conducted practical classes for the students of cosmetology add on course in the
session 2015-16.
The college has signed an MOU with Gurdev Hospital, Ferozpur Road, Ludhiana
to provide health services to the hostel students and day scholars.
The college has signed an MOU with Bulls Eye, a leading institute in Ludhiana to
conduct seminars on career prospects and guidance in commerce and management.
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have
contributed to the establishment / creation/ up-gradation of academic facilities,
student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz.
laboratories / library / new technology / placement services etc.
The college has always encouraged the industry-institution-community interaction
network, which has brought significant changes with respect to research. Interaction with
industry due to industrial training by the students of M.Com and M.Sc (IT) in diverse areas
has resulted into up-gradation of library resources by way of purchasing the recommended
books required for completion of their project reports. The industrial training provides
industrial exposure to the students besides providing value addition and enrichment to
understanding of various softwares. Periodically held meetings with parents and interaction
with alumni brought out suggestions to start some value added courses. (refer 1.2.4.)
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3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists / participants, who contribute to the
events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the
college during the last four years.
Varied departments of the college organize seminars, conferences, workshops and
extension lectures which benefit faculty members as well as students. People of eminence
grace the college campus from time to time. (refer 1.3.6.)
3.7.5 How many of the linkages / collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs
and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if
any) of the established linkages that enhanced and / or facilitated.
a) Curriculum development/enrichment:
b) Internship / On-the-job training:
c) Placement:
d) Faculty exchange and professional development:
e) Research:
f) Consultancy:
g) Extension:
h) Publication:
i) Twinning Programs:
j) Introduction of new courses:
k) Student Exchange:
l) Any other:
From time to time, the college interacts with various bodies for the benefit of the college
students, faculty, local community and other stakeholders. Following are the activities under
the purview of such linkages and their beneficiaries:
a) Curriculum Development
The faculty keeps on interacting with the members of University‟s Board of Studies and with
the senior members of the fraternity throughout the academic session on the issues relating to
curriculum design, delivery, enrichment and implementation. (Section 1.1.5 provides details
of faculty associated with Curriculum Development).
b) Internship / On-the-job training:
The strong relationships built by the institution with various industrial houses have helped
students to secure summer training programs in well-known companies like Verka, NAHAR
group of industries, Sportking, Axis Bank, etc. which compliments their theoretical
knowledge with practical exposure.
c) Placement:
The Placement and Career Guidance Cell is actively working for providing opportunity
through in-campus and off- campus placements in companies like Concentrix, Dell, Infosys,
Wipro technologies, Genpact consultancy services, Om careers, Lava, TCS, Accenture, etc.
148 students were placed in nine industrial houses in 2015-16.
d) Faculty exchange and professional development:
The college has signed an MOU with IBS (ICFAI) leading institute to conduct seminars on
career prospects and organizing faculty development programs (FDPs) for enriching the
faculty with latest teaching pedagogies. A FDP on “Enhancing Experiential learning through
interactive/game based Content” was organized in association with ICFAI Business School.
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e) Research and Publication
The post- graduate students of M.Com and M.Sc (IT) undertake Industrial Projects at various
industrial hubs. The faculty act as a guide and supervisor for entire process viz, identification
of topic, formulation of problem that is appropriate for degree till writing the project and
getting it examined. This deep learning activity tends to report greater gains in enhancement
of research skill and knowledge of faculty. To further enhance the research orientation,
workshops and seminars are organised whose proceedings are published in the form of
souvenir and seminar proceedings.
f) Extension
Through the vast range of extension activities provided by the college, it has been able to
inculcate desire of service in the faculty as well as the students. NSS unit had been working
with different organizations from time to time in this context. (refer 3.6.9).
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and
implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations.
The college understands the need to establish linkages and collaboration with other
industries to have an institute-industry-community network therefore we are working on
establishing these linkages/collaborations. The college makes earnest efforts to make formal
collaborations for the sake of students. The teachers are consistently involved in the research
related activities for their academic upliftment as well as for making the teaching-learning
process wholesome for students. (refer 3.1.2. and 3.7.2.)
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CRITERION IV - INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
Physical Facilities
KCW is situated in the heart of the bustling city of Ludhiana and is spread over a massive
area of 14 acres of land endowed with excellent physical infrastructure which provides an
academic ambience conducive to the holistic development of the students.
4.1.1 What is the policy of the institution for creation and enhancement of
infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning?
Recognizing the strength of students in various streams, a policy is drafted to enhance
the infrastructure paving way for effective teaching and learning. Suggestions pertaining to
expansion of infrastructure are regularly sought from the participants of the teaching –
learning process i.e. the members of the faculty as well as the students. Bearing various
academic and para-academic requirements of learners in mind, budget is allocated for up
gradation of infrastructure. The management readily invests in infrastructural augmentation
and renovation of existing laboratories to facilitate effective learning.
The latest to be added to the college infrastructure is the epitome of modernity, the college
auditorium with an enviable seating capacity of 700 students constructed in the year 2011 and
is equipped with latest audio visual equipments.
4.1.2 Detail of the facilities available for
(a) Curricular and co-curricular activities- classrooms, technology-enabled learning
spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, animal house,
specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
(b) Extra-curricular activities-sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium,
auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, public speaking, communication skills
development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.
The institution is endowed with excellent physical infrastructural facilities to support
the teaching-learning process. The institution has sufficient spacious classrooms with proper
lighting and ventilation, good seating arrangements with mounted white/black boards and a
podium provided for larger classes.
Table 4.1: Details of Infrastructure for Curricular, Co-curricular Activities
Sr.
No. Facilities Details
Facilities for Curricular Activities
1 Building Infrastructure Existing Facilities:
Administrative Block
Classrooms: 54 in number
Common staff room/Departmental staff rooms
Library having large air-conditioned reading hall
Multi-purpose Hall/Seminar Hall.
Committee Room
Parking facilities for students/teachers
Facilities for differently- abled
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No.
Facilities Details
2 Information
Technology and
Interactive Teaching
Facilities
The pulsating ICT classrooms with OHPs, Wi-Fi connectivity &
multimedia learning strengthen the academic march. The
Computer Department of the college with 5 technology friendly
labs offers M.Sc. (IT), BCA & PGDCA. Besides this, Commerce
and management departments have their own Computer Lab.
3 Botanical Garden The college has a well-maintained botanical garden that harbours
different genus of the plant kingdom. It contains a cacti house
and a pond for maintaining various species of xerophytes and
hydrophytes respectively. There is a shade net house that shelters
various evergreen and seasonal plants. Demonstration units of
vermi-composting and mushroom cultivation have been set up.
The garden also caters to the day to day needs of laboratory
requirements.
4 Laboratories 29 well equipped laboratories to make the comprehension of
theoretical concepts simpler allows practical application of the
same especially in the areas of science and humanities. The
number is inclusive of labs designed for vocational and value
added courses, with all necessary equipments.
Office Management lab
Functional English lab
Computer based accounting lab
Fashion designing lab
Cosmetology lab
Call centre training lab
5 Equipment for teaching
learning and research
Wi-Fi enabled campus
Book Shop/General Store
Books, Journals, Magazines, Encyclopedias, e-Resources
Computers/Laptops with internet facility
SPSS software for research.
Facilities available for Extra-curricular activities
1 Auditorium A spacious air conditioned auditorium with latest architecture and
the best of sound and light systems giving opportunities for
holding variety of events and seating capacity of more than 700
students.
2 Seminar Hall 2 Seminar Halls for conducting workshops, conferences,
symposia, guest lecturers etc.
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3 Sports facilities
(Outdoor and Indoor
Games)
Indoor Games – Sport rooms to cater to indoor games as Chess,
Fencing and Table Tennis etc.
Outdoor Games – Hockey, Football, Netball, Baseball, Softball,
Badminton, Korfball, Handball, Athletics; played at sports
ground with lush green outfield.
Space for net practice of cricket and other games.
Gymnasium (for workout of students).
Sports store room to keep sports equipment.
4 NSS One NSS Room.
5 NCC One NCC Room.
6 Red cross One Red Cross Room.
7 Health Centre The college has a health centre with a provision of a lady doctor
for medical care of the students. A medical check-up of the
students is carried out regularly. The college has annual contract
with the multi-specialty Gurdev Hospital, Ludhiana for all types
of medical requirements.
8 Language Lab To foster public speaking and communication skills among the
students.
9 Youth Club and
Heritage Room
A display of the heritage items of the bygone era to imbibe a
sense of connectivity with our culture and heritage.
10 Counselling Cell For fostering positive mental health and providing relaxation
training.
11 Open Air theatre The college campus has a spacious open- air theatre which
provides a platform for the various departments to conduct
societies and departmental activities. It has seating capacity of
approx. 600 hundred students.
12 Spacious Stage In order to organize various activities and conduct morning
assemblies, the college has a well constructed spacious stage.
13 Canteen The college has a canteen with a covered area of 4292.25 sq.ft.,
having a seating capacity of more than one hundred students and
a separate section for faculty. The Canteen Monitoring
Committee keeps an eye on the working of the canteen and
conducts periodical inspection to check the production and sale of
quality food and rendering of decent service at reasonable and
approved rates.
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No.
Facilities Details
14 Photography room A photography room has been provided in the campus for honing
the photographic skills of the students. A professional
photographer has been appointed to capture photos of college
educational and co-curricular events. Photographs in print and
digital form are available to students and faculty on order.
15 Guest House The college has a well-furnished guest house with three spacious
rooms with attached bathrooms.
16 Workshop The college has a workshop with work force of a carpenter and
two assistants. This enables the college to get required furniture
and other such equipment needed for office and classroom made
at economical rates. The repair and maintenance of the furniture
and equipment is regularly undertaken by the workshop. The
scientific equipments and instruments are maintained by hiring
the service of local firms.
17 Gurudwara Sarjit Gurdwara is located in the college campus where
community service is carried out on various Gurpurabs.
4.1.3 How does the institutions plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in
line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of
the facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four
years (Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution/ Campus and indicate the
existing physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).
KCW has a well –planned infrastructure and proactively keeps on improvising it in
line with its academic growth. It has a large academic block hosting big and spacious
classrooms and laboratories. Library, Computer lab, Canteen and other facilities have been
enhanced and upgraded in the past whenever new courses or additional units of existing
courses were added. There is multipurpose utilization of hall, classrooms and auditorium e.g.
for conducting functions, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, workshops, mid-term and end-
semester exams, staff meetings, placement drives, alumni association meet etc. There is a
huge library equipped with several text and references books for each of the departments.
NCC and NSS camps are also held in the campus. The campus resources are also used for
conducting banking recruitment examinations and the State Public Service Commission
examinations. The play grounds, lawn tennis clay courts and basketball ground of the College
are made available to sports coaching academies to promote the spirit of sports in young
generation. The players use the ground for practice and to conduct matches and sports meets.
The tennis courts have been leased to Ace Sports Academy for regular tennis and fitness
coaching.
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Table 4.2 Details of amounts spent on infrastructure facilities (2011-12 to 2015-16)
Heads 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Building 2,27,78,550 1,80,97,764 56,919 3,44,344 8,04,531
Furniture 2,45,530 93,409 9,96,177 6,79,314 5,79,385
Equipment 7,13,873 47,93,336 794363 5,82,265 93,083
Computers 4,01,031 11,00,671 2,95,992 11,33,481 19,59,076
Library 3,64,443 1,64,346 2,34,017 67,398 1,73,452
Total 2,45,03,427 2,42,49,526 23,77,468 28,43,927 36,09,527
In session 2010-11, the work of construction of college auditorium commenced which was
completed in 2012-13.
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of students with physical disabilities?
KCW has a specialized „Enabling Unit‟ for meeting the needs of students with
physical disabilities. As of now the number of such students is very few. In case of more
number of such students the ground-floor classrooms will be made available to them. (refer
2.2.1)
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within
them.
We at KCW facilitate a pleasant environment, to take care of various aspects of
student welfare like housing, health - care, games & sports maintenance of student dues,
cultural activities and student counseling. Details of the residential facility and various
provisions available therein are as follows:
Accommodation
The institution ensures „home away from home‟ environment to students seeking residential
facility. 4 hostels accommodate approximately 700 students.
Guest house facility for guests and resource persons visiting the college on different
occasions.
All hostel rooms are well furnished. The rooms have attached bathrooms. The rooms
are spacious, well ventilated with adequate lighting facilities.
For facilitating the comforts, a study table, chair, cupboard, light fittings and ceiling
fans, etc are provided to each resident of room.
Each hostel has a warden who caters to the needs of students as well as ensures
discipline and is responsible for hostel administration.
Spacious and hygienic mess in the hostel provides good quality and hygienic food 4
times a day. Pure vegetarian, nutritious and hygienic food is provided to students.
Special wholesome diet is provided to sports students for their fitness.
In-house laundry facilities are available to students at nominal charges.
3 security guards have been appointed, who are on duty 24x7 for ensuring security of
students.
Guest Room, Common Room and T.V Room add to the comfortable stay of inmates.
Semi-furnished Principal‟s residence within the campus
Working women‟s hostel is available for faculty members.
Residential facility for some of the non-teaching employees is also available.
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Availability of cobbler for hostellers and day scholars.
Recreational Facilities
Hostel facilitates recreation of students by providing small lawns within the hostel
compound where they can enjoy, study and exercise. The hostel also has a
common room where a wall-mounted television is available to residents for their
entertainment. A cultural eve is celebrated in the form of „Hostel Night‟ aiming at
encouraging budding talent among the students in music and dance. One-day
recreational trips are also organized for hostel students for their rejuvenation.
The basketball ground and facilities for indoor and outdoor games as well as the
gymnasium provide ample opportunities for physical activities during their free
time.
Computer Facility
Well equipped computer facility is available, for use of the students.
Library Facility
The main central library of the college is accessible to hostel students. Further
common hall in the hostels is used as reading hall by the resident students where
they are provided with magazines and newspapers.
Provision for medical assistance
The hostel has its own medical room where first aid box with all the necessary
first aid and medicines to handle medical emergencies is available. A Doctor visits
thrice a week for medical assistance of hostel students. In case specialized care is
required, the resident is taken to nearest hospital and local guardian is duly
informed.
Constant Supply of safe drinking water
The hostel has got 5 water coolers with water filters providing 24 hour supply of
safe drinking water. The water tanks are cleaned regularly to ensure the
availability of safe drinking water to the residents.
Geysers & Generator 27 geysers have been installed to provide hot water in winters. Facility of
generator of 125KV is also available for backup in case of electricity failure.
Security
The College hostel accords safety and security of its wards as its highest priority.
To this effect, all the entry and exit points of the residential complex including
hostels are guarded by security personnel round the clock (24x7). Identity cards
are issued to staff and students to check unauthorized entry. 07 Fire extinguishers
are also installed in the hostel.
Attendance is taken by the warden and floor in-charges every evening. The
students are not allowed to go out of the college without the permission of the
warden. Strict disciplinary action is taken against students who violate the rules of
the hostel. The students need to always carry their Identity cards provided to them
by the college when moving out of the campus, so that in case of an emergency
the college can be contacted and informed.
Other facilities
STD and photocopy facility is also available to resident students.
For personal grooming of hostellers, there is a provision of beauty parlour.
Available Residential Facility for staff
There are residential facilities for teaching, non-teaching and hostel staff available on
campus. This includes:
Khalsa Dewan which includes a committee room, Conference hall and Auditor‘s
Office.
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Principal‘s bungalow.
There is a provision of 12 flats for teaching staff.
There is a provision of residential block for non-teaching staff, comprising of 10
rooms and 3 guest houses.
Four Warden‘s residences.
4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health
care on the campus and off the campus?
The College gives great importance to the physical and mental wellbeing of its staff and
students. Various measures adopted to cope with health related issues:
College has a large green cover with well-maintained trees which contribute in
building a pollution free environment in the premises.
Awareness camps are also organized by the NCC unit of the college for the benefit of
students and the staff members. More than 800 students attended yoga camp
organized by NCC unit on International Yoga Day (21st June, 2016).
Since college hostels are located within the campus, hostelers can make use of the
college gymnasium and facilities of indoor and outdoor games.
The college has signed an MOU with Gurdev Hospital from which the specialised
doctors visit the campus for regular medical check-ups of the residential and non-
residential students. College has a first-aid room with all the necessary first –aid
facilities.
In order to ensure a supply of clean and safe drinking water, 8 water coolers with
filters have been fitted in the campus. An additional water cooler has been placed in
the common staff room for faculty members in particular.
Meticulously maintained hygienic condition on the campus.
4.1.7. Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus-spaces for special
units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women’s Cell, Counselling and
Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, Recreational spaces
for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium etc.
The College endeavours to maximize the utilization of its campus area to ensure a
overall development of its wards. The details of common facilities available are as follows:
IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college aims to elevate the
college to one of the leading colleges in the state to ensure quality enhancement
and sustenance. It ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of measures
taken/methods used to provide high quality education and evaluate the degree to
which each task is fulfilled. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process,
the IQAC is a part of the institution's system and works towards realization of the
goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.
Placement and Career Guidance Cell
The College has a well furnished placement cell, equipped with all necessary
facilities like computer, printer, internet, Wi-Fi connection, etc., thus facilitating
in organizing placement activities.
The Placement Cell of the college provides placement cum career counselling
services to the students. The cell organizes various interactive sessions with the
industry experts to apprise the students about the latest developments and the skill
demands of the industry for obtaining gainful employment. The cell accordingly
prepares the students for appearing in on-campus and off-campus interviews by
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organizing various activities like group discussions, mock interviews, and
personality development programs etc.
Grievance Redressal Cell
The college has a well-established Grievance Redressal Cell. With an aim to fix
accountability and to ensure good governance, the Grievance Redressal Cell
provides a platform to the students to participate in the problem solving
mechanism. The grievances of the students are received through the suggestion
box which is set up outside the administrative office. The Cell members scrutinize
the received complaints and then address them on merit.
Counselling Cell
The Counseling Cell of the college provides psychological counselling to the
students and assists them in coping with stress and other minor emotional
problems and provides them life skills training for dealing with various academic
and personal situations. It works towards fostering a spirit of resilience and
positive mindset in the students. The congenial atmosphere at the Counselling Cell
enables students to freely express and resolve their problems.
Legal Literacy Cell
This cell is committed to educate citizens about their legal rights. Various
activities are carried out to spread awareness about legal rights and free legal
services provided by PSLA (Punjab State Legal Authority).
Women Cell
The women cell organizes various activities to promote general awareness, gender
sensitization and women empowerment amongst the students and the
communities.
Career Coaching Cell
The KCW Career Coaching Cell (CCC) was established with the objective of
nurturing talent and aptitude to prepare the students for the various competitive
exams like Civil Services, Banking services, etc.
First Aid Room To ensure the best of physical and mental health of students as well as teaching
and non-teaching staff, the College has a dedicated examination cum consultation
room for the doctor.
Canteen
Khalsa College canteen is a thriving hub of activity in the college throughout the
year. It consists of seating capacity of approx. 100 students. A variety of Indian
food and snack items are provided to the students and staff of the college with
highest quality. Canteen has a big kitchen and kitchen staff takes extra care to
provide the students and staff with nutritious and hygienic food. Food items are
prepared with RO treated water. It also provides light refreshment like packed
snack items, cakes, beverages etc. to the students and staff of the college. Canteen
is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on all working days. It is properly ventilated
with added provisions for exhaust fans and water dispensers.
Fresh Juice and Snack Corner is a popular spot where students can enjoy fresh
juice and snack tit-bits to rejuvenate them.
Auditorium
The college has a large auditorium with a seating capacity for about 700 people. It
is equipped with a multi-media projector, multi-purpose stage, centralized air-
conditioners, sound-absorbing walls and super-specialty sound and light system.
The auditorium has four entry points.
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Open Air Theatre provides a platform to conduct departmental activities as well as
host various cultural events and exhibitions. It is also a favourite space for student
interaction and creative exchange of ideas.
Seminar Hall- Two seminar halls have all necessary ICT equipments to facilitate
organization of seminars, lectures and workshops on a large scale.
Safe drinking water
The College has eight water coolers with filters providing supply of safe drinking
water. The water tanks are cleaned regularly to ensure the availability of safe
drinking water to the students and staff.
Electronic surveillance
College has 8 CCTV electronic surveillance cameras installed at a number of
places providing full coverage of all areas. There are 3 cameras at main hall, 1
camera at parking lot, 1 camera at back stage, 2 cameras near auditorium and
1camera installed near Physics department to ensure security, safety and discipline
in the college.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
The College Library, the reservoir of knowledge is constantly upgraded at regular intervals.
4.2.1 Does the Library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such
a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the
committee to render the Library, student/ user friendly?
The KCW Library has an advisory committee called „Library Committee‟ consisting
of the Principal as the Chairman, Heads of Departments as members, the Librarian as
Convener, one computer expert and two students representatives from Commerce, Science
and Arts streams each.
The advisory committee meets regularly to deliberate on various issues and takes up
productive initiatives to improve the overall facilities in the library.
The library committee plays a vital role in framing the library rules and policies to
ensure the smooth functioning of the library. The committee also ensures proper
dissemination of these rules among the library users.
The committee ensures availability of books as per the requirements of the various
departments.
Internet access facility has been made available in the library.
The college has acquired membership of N-List program of the Inflibnet, through
which access to a wide collection of quality research journals and e-books has been
made possible.
The committee ensures that the students hailing from humble backgrounds have easy
access to the library books through the Book Bank facility.
The committee addresses the grievances of the students and the staff.
The committee works towards promoting reading habits amongst the students and the
staff. The awards of Best Library user (Teacher) and Best Library user (Student) have
been constituted as part of these efforts.
The committee ensures availability of syllabi prescribed by the University to the staff
and the students.
The committee ensures timely annual stock verification of the library books.
The committee helps in organizing books exhibitions in the college campus from time
to time.
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4.2.2 Provide Details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.)
Total seating capacity
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days,
during examination days, during vacation)
Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing
and relaxed reading. IT zone for accessing e-resources)
Table: 4.3 Details of information required as per Section 4.2.2
Total area in sq.mts. 5600 sq.mt.
Total seating capacity The library has an air conditioned reading room with seating capacity
of one hundred.
Working hours Monday to Saturday
9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Sunday & Public holidays
Closed
During Vacation
9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Library layout The library of the college has different sections for different categories
of books viz. Text books section, Reference books section, Journal and
magazine section, etc. The library also has a IT Zone where computers
have been placed to provide for computing and browsing facilities and
accessing e-resources. The library has a fully air conditioned reading
room where the students and the staff can sit comfortably and read
without any kind of disturbance or hindrance. Newspaper and journal
stands aid in easy browsing. There is a network resource centre
situated near the library where internet and INFLIBNET facilities are
available. There are 19 computers, a printer and photostat machine. It
is managed by library and BBA department. It is used by the students
and staff for browsing and downloading material for research.
4.2.3 How does the Library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-
journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring
new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.
The Library procures various books, journals, reading materials every year on the
recommendations of the Heads of the various departments. A list of latest arrivals is
displayed to provide information about these books.
Table: 4.4 Details of Number of Books Purchased for last five years
Library
Holdings 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Text Books,
Reference and
General
Books
No. of
Books Total
Cost No. of
Books Total
Cost No. of
Books Total
Cost No. of
Books Total
Cost No. of
Books Total
Cost
1332 2,99,794 518 1,56,646 893 2,19,351 75 27,838 450 1,60,754
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Library
Holdings 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Journal and
Periodicals 39,574 14,061 11,851 41,874 40,953
Newspaper
and
Magazines 36,451 40,466 44,180 47,229 48,112
E-Resources The college is using N-List E-Resources which comprise of approximately 6,330 e-journals and 97,333 e-
books, with effect from 2015-16, apart from a collection of CDs.
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access
to the Library collection?
Table: 4.5 Details of ICT facilities in library
Sr
No.
Facility Details
1 OPAC OPAC(Online Public Access Catalogue) facility is available
through the Library Management System Software-SOUL
(developed by INFILBNET centre of UGC) installed in the
library
2 Electronic Resource
Management package for
e-journals
The college provides access to the e-resources through
NLIST program of INFLIBNET.
3 Federated searching tools
to search articles in
multiple databases
The library uses e-resources provided by INFLIBNET under
its N-List program. The search tools and techniques
instructed under it are used to search research articles.
4 Library Website Detailed information about the library is available on the
college website www.kcwludhiana.org
5 In-house / remote access to
e-publications
The College library provides access to e-publications
provided by INFLIBNET under its N-List program. Separate
login IDs and passwords generated through it are distributed
amongst the faculty members for accessing the various e-
publications.
6 Library Automation The college library has been automated using the state-of-art
library management software-SOUL. All the major house-
keeping operations of the library have been automated using
this software.
7 Total number of computers
for public access Three computers have been placed in the library for public
access and 19 computers are available in network resource
centre.
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Sr
No.
Facility Details
8 Total numbers of printers
for public access.
Two printers are available for access by the faculty.
9 Internet band width/ speed
2 mbps/10 mbps/1 gb
4 Mbps Internet connections is available.
10 Institutional Repository Not available
11 Content management
system for e-learning
The Content Management Systems for E-learning is not
available.
12 Participation in Resource
sharing networks/ consortia
(like Inflibnet).
Member of N-List consortia of INFLIBNET. Further, the
faculty and students also have the privilege to attain
membership and access the library resources including the e-
resources of the Panjab University Extension Library,
Ludhiana.
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
Average number of walk-ins. 150 daily walk-ins
Average number of books-issued/
returned. Approx 5600 books yearly
Ratio of Library books to students
enrolled. 1:14 (Approx)
Average number of books added
during last three years. 1418
Average number of login to OPAC N.A as the task of Web-OPAC is in the pipeline.
Average number of login to e-
resources. Separate login IDs and passwords for access to the e-
resources under the N-List program are distributed
amongst the faculty members. The faculty members can
login into these resources from outside the college
campus also.
Number of information literacy
trainings organized. In order to create awareness about the latest books and
other publications, the college organizes book exhibitions
every year wherein latest books and publications by some
publication houses are displayed. The students are also
informed about the library facilities in the students
orientation program held at the commencement of the
academic session.
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Details of “weeding out” of books
and other materials
Books which are obsolete are weeded out of the library
every academic session. Proper record is maintained of
written off books. Thirty two obsolete books were
weeded out in 2015-16.
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the Library.
Manuscripts Manuscripts of student projects are available in the departmental
libraries for reference
Reference Ready reference service is offered to the students and the faculty for
the retrieval of information, articles and books. Library has a fully
equipped reference collection comprising dictionaries,
encyclopedias and year-books.
Reprography Reprographic facility is available in the library which enables the
library users to take photocopies of the reference/study material,
subject to the applicable copyright laws.
ILL(Inter Library Loan
Services) Not Available.
Information Deployment and
Notification
Efforts have been made to display news clippings on various social
and educational issues like science and technology, education,
sports, human rights, women rights, employment, current affairs,
editorial columns etc. on the library notice board
Download Users can avail download facility for required material.
Printing Printing facility is made available only to the faculty members. The
college encourages all to follow the ‘Go Green-Save Paper’ ideology.
Reading List/ Bibliography
compilation Reading list and bibliographic compilation of the library books is
available. Under the N-list program, the faculty also has access to
the MathSciNet bibliographic database of American Mathematical
Society.
In-house/remote access to e-
resources
E-Resources available through N-List have remote access.
User Orientation and
Awareness Students are informed about the library facilities, rules and
regulations at the beginning of every session.
Assistance in searching
Databases Assistance in searching various open access databases is provided to
the users on request.
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INFLIBNET/ IUC facilities The college provides all facilities enlisted under the N-List program
of INFLIBNET. Library resources of Panjab University Extension
Library, Ludhiana are also accessible by the faculty and students of
the college.
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and
teachers of the college.
The Library Staff is supportive in providing information which includes searching
books/material on the OPAC. i.e. on the library software and finding these books on the
shelves as well. As the collection of library is located at different places, which consists of
Text Book Section and Reference section, with the help of catalogue the location can be
identified. The staff also provides due assistance in searching these books on request.
Reprography facility enables the users to take photocopies of the reference/study material.
Assistance in searching various open access database is provided to users on request.
Orientation programs for information regarding library facilities are also held.
4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/ physically
challenged persons? Give details.
Refer 2.2.1.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analyzed and
used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the
Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analyzed and used
for further improvement of the library services?)
The advisory committee elicits regular feedback from the library users. A „Suggestion
Box‟ has been set up outside the library where the students can anonymously put in their
suggestions and grievances, if any. The suggestions obtained from the users are reviewed by
the Library Advisory Committee in its monthly meetings and necessary measures are taken to
improve the library services. Feedback on the functioning of the library as a learning resource
is taken from the students at the end of the program. At the beginning of every academic year
the librarian sends a format to be filled up by the departments indicating their requirement for
books and journals. These valuable suggestions from feedback are analyzed and used to
upgrade library services and make them more user-friendly.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the
institution.
Computers are installed at different places within the College campus, the details of
which are provided below.
Computer-student ratio College has 163 computer systems which amounts to a 1:1
computer student ratio in any ongoing class.
Standalone facility Yes, there is standalone facility
LAN facility LAN facility is available in the college in all computer labs, library
and departmental staff-rooms.
WiFi facility College campus is covered with a high speed Wi-Fi network
available for use by all the departments.
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Licensed software College uses licensed softwares.
Number of nodes/
computers with Internet
facility
LAN facility is available in the college in all computer labs, library
and departmental staff-room.
IT infrastructure in the campus in various teaching and non-teaching units
In campus Computers Printers/Scanners LCD Projectors Other IT facility
Total 200 37 11 The Internet and WI-FI
facility is also available in
the departments
Table 4.5 Detail Configuration of Computer Hardware & Software
Computer Hardware Configuration Quantity Department/Position
HP with Intel Core-i5 Processor 3.2GHz, 4GB
DDR RAM, 500 GB HDD, 18.5” TFT
60 35-Computer Department
20- Business Management
05- Commerce Department
HP with Intel Core-i3 Processor, 4GB DDR
RAM, 500 GB HDD, 18.5” TFT
21 10- College Departments 11- Administration Office
HP with Intel Pentium-Core 2 Duo Processor
2.93GHz, 1GB DDR RAM, 80 GB HDD,
18.5” TFT
54 34- Computer Department
15- Commerce Department
05- Library
IBM with Intel Pentium-4 (R) Processor
2.8GHz, 1GB DDR RAM, 40 GB HDD, 15.6” TFT
32 21- Computer Department
07- College Departments
03- Library
01- Administration Office
Pentium–3 Processor 733 GHz, 384 MB SD
RAM, 20 GB HDD, 15” Color Monitor
33 23-Computer Department
10- Office Management Lab
UPS 600 VA 200 All computers are attached with
UPS 600 VA
Laserjet Printers/Scanner 37 08- Computer Department
02- Business Management
02- Commerce Department
16- College Departments
02- Library
07- Administration Office
Details of Computer Software
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Operating System
MS-Windows 2000 Server
MS-Windows 2000
MS-Windows XP
MS-Windows Home 7
MS-Windows 8
Linux 7.1 (Red Hat)
Applications (Graphics, Image Enhancement
& Animations (Tools)
MS-Office Standard 2007
Adobe Photoshop 6.0
Macromedia Director/ Studio 8.5
Adobe Flash Prof. CS5
3D Max Studio Discrete
Development Tools
Personal Oracle for Windows
Visual Basic 6.0 with MSDN
Visual Studio.net 2002
Fortan-77
Turbo C++ Suite
SPSS Software
Anti-Virus Tools
Symantec Endpoint Protection
McAfee Total Protection Plus
Quick Heal Total Protection
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and
students on the campus and off-campus?
The computer and internet facilities are fully accessible to the faculty members and
the students on the campus. The college has well-equipped computer labs with as many as
100 computers which have the facility of internet. Principal‟s office, Administrative block,
Library and all other departments have internet facility and are Wi-Fi enabled. To facilitate
off- campus usage of e-resources, the college has subscribed to N-List program whose
password has been given to faculty members.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the
IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
KCW takes profound initiatives to provide latest technology to students thus
benefitting them in keeping up with the pace of modernizing IT world. It provides access to
well-equipped labs with good configuration hardware and all the required software. The
prevalence of smart classrooms with multimedia and roller screens facilitates the teaching/
learning process. The auditorium and seminar hall also have all the necessary ICT
equipments to facilitate organization of national seminars/ extension lectures and large scale
workshops.
The institutional plans following strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure: Regular up-gradation of the computers on the basis of the suggestions from the heads of
the departments and lab technicians.
Progressively convert all classrooms into ICT-enabled class rooms.
Enhancement of e-learning facilities.
Progressive automation of administrative process to switch over to a paperless office.
Orientation to staff and students to ensure optimal utilization of the available computing
facilities.s
4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement,
upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their
accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years)
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Details the provisions made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation,
deployment and maintenance of computers and their accessories in last 4 years.
Computers-
Budget Procurement Upgradation Maintenance Total
2011 – 12 4,01,031 65,265 41,689 5,07,985
2012 – 13 11,00,671 79,012 67,874 12,47,557
2013 – 14 2,95,992 87,237 1,18,955 5,02,184
2014 – 15 11,33,481 1,09,014 48,118 12,90,613
2015 – 16 19,59,076 1,16,234 80,402 21,55,712
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff
and students?
Departments have been provided with computers whereby teachers enhance their
resources for teaching. Seminar halls equipped with projectors make the task of teaching
more interesting. Learning becomes much more comprehensive when combined with
visualizations in the form of presentations and other multimedia. Students are encouraged to
attend workshops held by various departments teaching them the use of latest technologies.
(refer 2.3.5.)
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and
technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching-learning resources, independent
learning, ICT enabled classrooms/ learning spaces etc.) by the institution place
the student at the centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of
facilitator for the teacher.
The institution has always been placing thrust at having students at the centre of the
teaching learning process. Teachers are reoriented to facilitate ICT enabled education.
Sessions for the college faculty on use of computers have been conducted to ensure quality
education. A Faculty Development Program on “Developing Computer Skills” by the
Department of Computer Science was organized for the college faculty members to equip
them with the basic IT skills.
It has been a regular practice by the department of Computer Science to organize an
extensive one month summer training workshop in Web/Based programming and Computer
Aided Design technologies. Ninety one students attended the workshop in the session 2014-
15.
Well equipped labs make teaching more comprehensive. The use of projectors helps students
to envisage things better. Internet facility provided to students gives them access to large
amount of learning material available on the web. The teachers also offer a platform to the
students for discussions and deliberations on the relevant topics which develops their overall
understanding. Self-directed learning by students is further encouraged through assignments
which require students to refer to journals and books, use the internet, and engage in
computer assisted learning. Students of post graduate departments are also required to submit
the soft copies of their assignments. (refer 2.3.3.)
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4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity
directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed
of?
The college is a subscriber to INFLIBNET facility of UGC. The college directly
avails on National Knowledge Networks connectivity through the facility of Inflibnet (N-list)
provided in the college library. The college library is automated by „SOUL‟software. The
latest version of SOUL 2.0 has been installed to automate the major housekeeping operations
of the library like Cataloguing, Circulation etc.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available
financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities
(substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last
four years)?
Refer 4.1.3
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the
infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
The College ensures regular maintenance and upkeep of all infrastructural facilities.
There is a full-fledged engineering section headed by an expert for the construction and
maintainance of the building. Furniture and equipment are purchased on regular basis as per
the requirements. The College has a fire management system comprising of 25 fire
extinguishers installed all over the campus area. The institutional arrangements for the
upkeep of the physical facilities include the following:
8 gardners and four service staff members to maintain the campus and keep it neat
and clean.
Four security staff members are on duty round the clock to take care of the
infrastructure on the campus.
A qualified electrician to maintain all electrical related work on the campus.
A plumber to take care of pipeline connections.
The service of a carpenter is also availed by the college.
The college has also appointed a full time engineer with technical qualification of
diploma in civil engineering for maintenance of technical, electric and constructional
aspects of the college.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other
precision measures for the equipment/ instruments?
The laboratories are equipped with sufficient resources to cater to various needs of the
students. Every department with practical subject has academic support staff that is
responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of instruments and equipment. The instruments
are checked in routine and technical experts are called as and when required. Physical
verification of lab equipment is done regularly by concerned department and repair needs are
noted down. The Computer department of the college enduringly calibrates, upgrades and
repairs the hardware and software facilities available in the computer laboratories. The lab
staff also takes care of the equipment on a daily basis. Annual maintenance and repair of the
infrastructure is looked after by the college. Expenditure on lab equipments is borne through
College development fund.
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4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of
sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?
The major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipments
are given below:
1. Voltage stabilizers have been installed with computers and air conditioners of the
college.
2. There is installation of 500 KV transformer for controlling voltage fluctuations.
3. Equipments are placed at proper & safe places. For example, the 500KV
transformer is placed near the main gate where a security guard is always posted.
4. For avoiding fire breakouts due to short circuits, MCBs (miniature circuit
breakers) have been installed. A caretaker is appointed to carry out a periodic
check on short circuits as well as for maintenance of sensitive equipments. If any
discrepancy is found by him, it is reported to the engineer of the campus
immediately who sends the electrician for its repair. On-campus electrician takes
care of voltage fluctuations and repair of electrical instruments.
5. There is an overhead water tank with submersible water pump for constant supply
of water. College tank is cleaned at regular intervals keeping in mind the health of
students.
6. There is facility of 3 silent-generator systems for uninterrupted power supply. 2
generators of 125 KV each and 1 generator set of 250 KV have been installed at
safe places in the campus.
4.4.5 Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning
Resources which the college would like to include. KCW has a magnificent building and comprehensive infrastructure. It is committed to
ecological sustainability to promote greenery and develop eco-friendly environment.
Imbibing environmental care into the heart of the institution, environmental consideration is
ingrained in every functional aspect of the institution. Recent efforts to improve
environmental sustainability include the state-of-art composting system (vermicomposting)
and installation of solar panels by department of Physics in the campus.
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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
Student support services are critically important for promoting better academic outcome for
students. As an institution of higher education, Khalsa College extends all support to its
students so that they emerge as more accomplished individuals and progress successfully into
employment or further study.
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually if „yes‟,
what is the information provided to students through these documents and how
does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
Yes, the institution publishes its updated prospectus, the college newsletter
‗Spectrum‘ and college magazine ‗Rashma‘ to provide the necessary information to students.
The college publishes its updated prospectus annually to provide following information to
the students:
Principal‘s message comprises a succinct description of the vision and mission of the
institution and its realization as reflected in academic and co-curricular activities.
Profile of the college elucidates briefly the history of the college and gives a concise
description of the campus faculty and infrastructure. It states the aim of the institution
to be a frontline runner in the global enterprise.
Admission dates and fee structure along with related requirements are notified as per
the university schedule.
Bright prospects for entrants are illustrated through picture of recipients of Roll of
Honour, College Colour and Merit Certificates.
Various courses offered by the college, number of seats per course and eligibility
conditions are detailed.
A brief note about the facilities provided by the college.
Details of various scholarships and fee concessions are given.
Rules for admission and hostel rules are stated.
Rules and Ordinances of the college e.g. Attendance Rules, Maintenance of Discipline
among students, Prohibition of Ragging, Uniform Rules etc.
Details of faculty and administrative staff are given as well as the names of faculty
members, in-charge of various activities. The institution ensures its commitment and
accountability in the following manner:
1. Any complaint of enrolled students regarding admission, ragging, evaluation etc is
addressed by the competent authorities.
2. All information regarding the time table, examinations, payment of examination
fees is clearly displayed on the notice board.
3. The college abides by the information it disseminates. The success of its policies
and programs is reflected in the Annual Report read out by the Principal during
the Convocation and published in the college magazine ‗Rashma‘. A plethora of
achievements is also given in the College Newsletter ‗Spectrum‘.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarship/ freeships given
to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was
available and disbursed on time.
The college is always ready to boost the performance of meritorious, deserving and
needy students by providing financial aid in the form of fee concessions, scholarships and
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freeships. To avail the concession, students apply in the prescribed format, obtainable from
office, along with a certificate of annual income of parents. The financial aid is effectively
disbursed on time as a commitment to justice and equity, a core principle of the college. The
details of financial aid made available to the students in the last four years are as follows:
Table: 5.1 Scholarship Data for the past five years
To encourage the students to strive for the best and the highest, the college offers prizes in the
form of books and trophies to its achievers at the Inter College, University, State and
National levels on the occasion of Annual Prize Distribution function and Convocation.
Free ships are also given in the form of fee-concession to the needy students.
Needy students are allowed to pay fees on installment basis.
Sports Students are also given freeships.
Govt. Scholarships are given as per university rules.
Table: 5.2 Data for fee Concession
Year No. of Students Amount
2011-12 99 99,000/-
2012-13 99 1,55,000/-
2013-14 106 1,59,000/-
2014-15 79 1,58,000/-
2015-16 158 3,16,000/-
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Table: 5.3 Concession given to the wards of employees
Year No. of Students Amount
2011-12 7 32,064/-
2012-13 3 16,883/-
2013-14 6 29,430/-
2014-15 4 18,894/-
2015-16 8 52,418/-
Table: 5.4 Data for Financial Assistance /Freeships given to Sports Students
Year No. of
Students
Receiving
Financial
Assistance
Financial
Assistance
/Freeships
(in Rs.)
Punjab Govt.
Funded Sports
Wings Seats
Financial
Assistance
/Freeships
(in Rs.)
Total
Assistance
2011-12 75 19,53,100/- 23 5,43,600/- 24,96,700/-
2012-13 77 20,94,600/- 27 9,99,000/- 30,93,600/-
2013-14 77 20,98,759/- 42 11,91,000/- 32,89,759/-
2014-15 77 21,98,759/- NIL NIL 21,98,759/-
2015-16 77 21,98,759/- 43 12,19,357/- 34,18,116/-
5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government,
central government and other national agencies
Approximately 13.87% of the students receive financial assistance from State
Government, Central Government and other national agencies.
Table: 5.5 Students receiving financial assistance
Year Percentage
2011-12 11.17
2012-13 11.05
2013-14 9.45
2014-15 10.86
2015-16 26.83
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5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for
( a ) Students from SC/ST , OBC and economically weaker sections
( b ) Students with physical disabilities
( c ) Overseas students
( d ) Students to participate in various National and International competitions
( e ) Medical assistance to students : health centre, health insurance etc.
( f ) Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
( g ) Skill development ( spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)
( h ) Support for “slow learner”
( i ) Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/ corporate/ business
house etc.
( j ) Publication of students magazines
The institution is constantly engaged in prodding the students towards successful completion
of their courses. In pursuance of this aim, the college offers various support services and
facilities:
a) Students from SC/ST , OBC and economically weaker section
To improve the social as well as educational position of students from socially
underprivileged communities and economically weaker sections of the society, the
college provides various benefits and concession to such students. These students are
provided books from the book bank. Moreover teachers also distribute
complementary copies to such students. They are encouraged to join classes which
prepare the students for various competitive exams and also to join skill oriented
workshops. (refer 2.1.5)
b) Students with Physical disabilities
To ensure congenial, safe and inclusive learning environment for the physically
disabled students, the college provides various support services/ facilities. (refer 2.2.1)
c) Overseas students
KCW is open to admit overseas students as per the university guidelines. However,
the college has not received application from any of the overseas applicants so far.
d) Students to participate in various National and International competitions
Full support is given to the students who represent the college in various
extracurricular activities, academic events and sports, whenever needed.
Students are encouraged to participate in various National and International events
through various clubs, societies , committees and associations such as Youth Club,
Red Cross, NCC,NSS, Photography Club, Gardening Club, Eco Club, Legal
Literacy Club, Eloquence club, Women Cell and others. Faculty members
associated with these clubs/committees guide , assist and train the students to
participate in contests at various levels.
Exemption in attendance is also given to students so that they can participate in
different youth festival competitions..
Continuous mentoring and moral support by the faculty is provided to the students
of the college i.e teachers are designated to accompany the students to the events.
Practice sessions are duly monitored by staff members
Special re-tests are arranged for such students if they had to miss out their Term
tests/Mid Semester tests for participating in these competitions.
‗Talent Hunt‘ is being organized in the beginning of the session to discover new
talent.
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Technical experts/ professionals in various fields like dance and drama are hired
to train the participating students/teams.
For participation, transport facilities are provided by the College.
The college provides stipulated diet/ refreshment during practice sessions to all
participants.
Students participating in State/ National/ International events are provided free
coaching/ guidance beyond the classroom.
Books and magazines pertaining to different competitive exams are provided in
the college library for the students.
Computers with internet facility are provided in all the department of the college.
Outstanding achievers are awarded Roll of Honour, College Colour, Merit
Certificates, and cash prizes during the Annual Prize Distribution Function.
e) Medical Assistance to students: Health Centre, Health insurance etc.
Our college has a special concern for the health & hygiene of the college students.
The college offers on-campus services of a general physician during college
hours. A qualified doctor visits the college regularly. Besides, the college has well
equipped medical room.
In case of an emergency, conveyance is provided by the college to take the student
to a hospital. College has a tie up with GURDEV Hospital.
Free medical camps providing the facilities of eye check up, BP, dental check up
are organized from time to time in collaboration with various NGO‘s and
Hospitals.
Lectures and interactive sessions by medical experts from different fields in
collaboration with leading hospitals of Ludhiana (DMC, CMC, Apollo and Oswal
Cancer Hospital) are conducted throughout the session especially on women
related health issues.
Hostellers can avail doctor-on-call facility; first aid kit is available with the hostel
warden in case of minor requirements.
(f) Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
The college guides the students in preparation for the competitive exams beyond the
curriculum in following ways.
KCW Career Coaching Cell (CCC) has been established with the objective of
nurturing talent and aptitude to prepare the students for various competitive exams
like Civil Services, Banking Services etc.
Magazines, Journals, periodicals and books covering syllabus of various
competitive exams are regularly updated in the library.
Computers with free internet facility are available in the Departments.
Experts from various fields are invited to guide the students regarding career
options in their respective disciplines.
(g) Skill development (Spoken English, Computer Literacy etc.)
To foster confidence, develop the oratory skills of the students and enhance computer literacy
in students, the college offers various vocational and value added courses for the students.
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Vocational courses such as Functional English, Office Management, Secretarial
Practices and Computer Applications are offered by the college to develop
practical skills and enhance job prospects.
For skill development of students, college offers value added courses like Call
Centre Training, Animation and Graphics, Bank Management, Computer Based
Accounting, Travel and Tourism, Fashion Designing, Fine Arts and Cosmetology.
Besides Add-on Courses, college is also offering Post-Graduation Diploma in
Computer Applications (PGDCA) and Post-Graduate Diploma in Fashion
Designing (PGDFD).
Workshop related to various fields such as personality development and soft
skills, business etiquettes, fashion designing, make-up skills, cooking and fine arts
are regularly conducted in the college.
The department of Computer Science organizes intensive one month training
workshop on ‗Advanced Computer Skills‘ every year to equip the students with
the latest software skills.
Workshops and seminars are conducted in college to enhance the communication
skills, CV writing and personality development of students.
(h) Support for „slow learners‟
Special efforts are made to bring slow learners at par with their peers.
The faculty members identify such students at the beginning of the session and
give them individual attention to enable them to get over their shortcomings.
Special assignments are given to such students to monitor their progress.
Institution also conducts remedial classes to enhance the skills and competence.
Special examinations are also held to help them prepare better for their final
exams.
They are being motivated by faculty members and are referred to counselling cell
in case of acute stress and low self-esteem. Personal, academic and socio-
psychological counselling is given to support the students move up the learning curve.
Simplified notes and reading materials are provided.
Class-wise PTA meetings are held to discuss the academic progress of students.
(i) Exposure of students to other institution of higher learning/corporate/business
houses etc.
To expose students to higher level of learning and better practical exposure, regular industrial
visits are organized to the places of repute and excellence. (refer 1.3.6)
Extension lectures, workshops, interactive sessions with eminent persons and
experts in diverse disciplines from the universities, institutes, industries, business
houses, banking sector and stock exchange are organized throughout the session to
inspire and enlighten our students.
Educational trips to college of fisheries (GADVASU), bird sanctuaries,
laboratories of Panjab Agricultural University and various forest areas are regular
feature of Botany and Zoology department.
Industrial visits to Corporate Houses, Production Units, Stock Exchange, Dry
Docks are organized regularly by department of Commerce and Business
Administration to expose the students to business environment.
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Department of Bio-technology organised educational visit to Central Institution of
Post Harvest Engineering & Technology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical
Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali IMTECH of CSIR.
Summer training programs or industrial training under corporate houses provide
perfect opportunity to students to interact with corporate world.
(j) Publication of Student Magazine
The College annually publishes a magazine for students called ‗RASHMA‘. Ever
since its publication, it is an ideal platform for students to exhibit their creative
and literary skills.
Student editors are assisted by faculty members who inspire students by
contributing their own articles.
A comprehensive report of all the activities of various departments, committees
and clubs is an important part of the magazine.
Achievements of students in academics, sports and cultural activities are main
highlights of the magazine.
Achievements of faculty members in diverse fields are special feature of the
magazine which encourage and inspire our stakeholders. The creative genius that
lies dormant amongst most of us can break through its hesitancy and be put into
print through this opportunity.
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills,
among the students and the impact of the efforts.
Realizing the essence of entrepreneurial education and building up students‘
competencies for the same, the college makes every possible effort to facilitate
entrepreneurial skills among the students. The college adopts various measures to develop
entrepreneurial skills among the students.
Over the years the college has helped scores of its students in finding better job
opportunities and better enterprises to work in through its ‗Placement Cell‘
Placement Cell of the college organizes workshop on personality development,
soft skills and business etiquettes to enhance students‘ leadership skills,
managerial skills and communication skills.
Industrial visits are arranged to various Corporate Houses, Production Units,
Stock Exchange, Banks and Insurance Companies from time to time.
Discussion with managers and executives of various financial institutions and
corporations are arranged from time to time to enlighten our students.For
example, On 30 January, 2015, the college provided an opportunity to interact
with Mr. Sachit Jain, an IIT alumnus, Gold Medalist from IIM-A and Managing
Director of Oswal Group, Ludhiana, who addressed the students on the
importance of the leadership skills required in business. The live interaction with
the established business leaders ignites an urge among the students to follow the
footprints of these role models.
Interaction with Self Help Groups impact positively on minds with entrepreneurial
inclinations.
Entrepreneurial event like ‗Diwali Mela‘ is organized in which students make and
sell varied products. Such type of events helps in enhancing marketing and risk
management skills.
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Diploma and Add-on-Courses like Bank management, Computer Based
Accounting, Travel and Tourism, Animation Graphics, Cosmetology give hands
on training in gaining entrepreneurship skills.
Students of vocational courses are encouraged to undertake on the job training
which hones their practical skills and enhances their job prospects.
A large number of passed out students are successfully running their businesses
and contributing towards the development of industrial town of Ludhiana.
Alumnae entrepreneurs organise exhibitions for their product promotion in the
college which provided a dynamic platform for healthy exchange of ideas between
veterans in the field and the young students.
5.1.6. Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote
participation of students in extracurricular and co curricular activities such as
sports, games, quiz competitions, debates and discussions, cultural activities etc.
Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations
Special dietary requirements, sport uniform and materials
Any other
Throughout the academic year, a variety of sports, social, academic, literary and
cultural activities are organized by the college. A constant endeavour is made to provide the
students with different platforms and opportunities to channelize their energy, hone up their
talent and showcase the same. To promote participation of students in extra-curricular and co-
curricular activities, the sports wing and youth club and the Admission committee of the
college chalk out the policies and strategies.
Trial for sports is held before the admission and players with potential are
identified.
Talent hunt is carried out at the beginning of the session to select the best student in
all fields viz-a-viz sports, Dance, Music, Public Speaking, Painting, Art and Craft,
Dramatics, etc. The Departments of Physical Education, Fine Arts, Dance, Music and
Literary Society are entrusted with the responsibility of honing the talent of these
students. Special coaching is provided to these students when they participate in
Inter-College; Zonal; Inter–Zonal; Intervarsity and National Level Youth
Festivals.
Students are informed about the forthcoming extra-curricular events during
college Assemblies and Tutorials.
The college also invites experts and professional coaches in varied fields of
performing arts like Dance and Drama to train and refine the performance of these
students.
The students are also encouraged to participate in and contribute to diverse social
outreach activities through NSS, NCC, Red Cross, Eco Club and Legal Literacy
Club.
To encourage the students to participate more in such activities, following strategies are
formulated with regard to additional academic support, flexibility in examination, sports
uniform and special dietary requirements:
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Policies Strategies
Additional Academic Support
Felicitated with certificates
Reservation in admissions ( for sports persons)
At the departmental level, the faculty members arrange special
classes for the participating students, if required.
Granting relaxation in attendance during the days of participation
Teachers allow students extra time to complete and submit their
assignments. Tests, if missed are re-scheduled.
Flexibility in exams Flexibility in the dates of house examination for the students participating in various contest /events
Special tests are conducted
Special Dietary requirements
Special diet is available for sportspersons to meet their Special needs. Sportspersons are also provided with refreshment for 15 days before the start of the tournament
Participants of Panjab University Zonal and Inter Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival are provided with refreshment during rehearsals and performance as per university rules.
Sports Uniform and Materials
Free sports Uniform, Equipment and materials are provided to the players selected for Inter College, National and International tournament.
Sports Wings Sports wings are provided by the Government in Hockey, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Athletics, Cycling, Judo, Kabaddi, Weight Lifting.
Any Other Achievers in extra-curricular and co-curricular fields are felicitated with Roll of Honour and College Colour on the occasions of Annual Prize Distribution Function and Convocation.
Students’ achievements are published in the leading Newspapers and are given due importance in the college Magazine ‘RASHMA’ and newsletter ‘SPECTRUM’
5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing
for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and
qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR-NET UGC-
NET,SLET, ATE/CAT/ GRE/TOFEL/GMAT/central/state services/defence /civil
services etc.
The institution goes all out to facilitate and support students for appearing and
qualifying in various competitive exams.
The college has established a KCW Career Coaching Cell (KCW CCC) with the
objective of nurturing talent and aptitude to prepare the students for various
competitive exams like Civil Services and Banking Services etc. Students are
enrolled and policies are formulated for conducting the classes.
Various interactive sessions with experts/professional are organized to equip them
for interviews and group discussions.
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Programs for personality development and enhancing interpersonal and
communication skills are also organized.
Class room discussions and activities on relevant topics, presentations and group
discussions help prepare the students for the same.
Regular updating of periodicals, newspapers, magazines and journals in the library
is undertaken so as to provide the students with the best study material.
Every year number of students of Department of Commerce and Department of
Business Administration appear in CAT and GMAT exam.
More than 50% students of various Post Graduate classes of the college appear in
UGC exam also.
In co-ordination with the faculty, notices regarding competitive exams are
displayed outside the bookshop.
Special coaching classes for Bank clerical and P.O. exams were held in May-June
2012. 95 students were enrolled in 2011 and 59 students were enrolled in the year
2012.
39 students have cleared CAT/MAT during last four years.
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,
personal, career, psycho-social etc)
The college years are the formative years for a student in terms of learning
competence and ability to face different challenges of student life in particular and personal
and social life in general. Expert guidance, counselling and interventions play a very
important role in making their journey in college smooth sailing. In this regard, teachers,
parents, counsellors and peers, all contribute in one way or the other. The teacher – student
rapport is an excellent tradition in the college. Students are guided in all walks of life in the
college. The institution makes available the following counselling services:
Academic Counselling
The admission committee conducts academic counselling before taking admission into the
college regarding the choice of stream and subject. Academic counselling is given to the
students by various subject experts of different departments. Students are also guided about
future avenues in higher education and job prospects of various streams.
Personal/Psycho -Social Counselling
To enable the students to discuss their personal/ emotional / psycho-social problems and find
solutions college has Grievances Redressal Cell and Anti Ragging Committee .The Helpline
for stress Management, run by the department of Psychology is a great blessing for students
suffering from different kinds of problems. The Counselling Cell of the college provides
psychological counselling to the students and assists them in coping with stress and other
minor emotional problems and provides them life skills training for dealing with various
academic and personal situations. Professionals are also invited from time to time to apprise
the students of ways to handle stress, examination fear, peer-pressure and other such
problems. The college also has a Legal Literacy Club under the aegis of Punjab Legal
Services Authority. Interactive sessions and talks by legal experts are held periodically to
generate awareness of legal rights and duties among the students.
Placement and Career Counselling
Career counselling is offered by the Placement Cell and Career Coaching Cell of the college
though it begins right from the time of admission to various courses. The cell creates
awareness about the employment opportunities and job skills. The cell functions to hone the
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skills of the students through interface with experts from the industry hub. Group discussions,
mock interviews, guidance regarding CV preparation, personality is organized by the cell to
train students for the professional world and to provide placement to them in the ever
expanding job markets. (refer 2.3.7)
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and
placement of its students if „yes‟, detail on the services provided to help students
identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the
percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers
( list the employers and the programs)
Yes, the institution has structured mechanism for career guidance and placements of
its students in the form of Admission Committee, Career Counselling and the Placement
cell.The Placement Cell of the college remains very active to provide access to job
opportunities for fresh graduates and post graduates of the college. The Placement Cell
interacts with the companies and arranges for on-campus interview of the students.
The students are guided and directed regarding the choice of stream
/subject/vocational courses.
Experts from various fields are invited regularly to conduct Lectures,
Workshops and Interactive sessions with the students on viable career
opportunities available to them.
The students are trained to suit the various needs of the industry.
The students are trained for interviews and group discussions as well.
Off-campus placements are also arranged.
Table: 5.6 Numbers of students placed during Campus Interviews/ Job fests.
Year No. of Companies No. of Students Selected
2011-12 05 70
2012-13 03 110
2013-14 02 52
2014-15 01 33
2015-16 09 148
Names of Employers
IBM, TCS, SAP Technology, Wipro Technology, Tech Mahindra, Genpact,
Consultancy Services, Concentric, Om Careers, LAVA, UNISYS, INFOSYS,
Accenture and many others.
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student‟s grievance Redressal cell if yes, list ( if any)
the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.
The college has a well established Grievance Redressal Cell with an aim to fix
accountability and to ensure good governance. The Grievance Redressal cell
provides a platform to the students to participate in the problem solving
mechanism. The grievances of the students are received through the message box
installed outside the administrative office.
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The cell members scrutinize the received complaints and then address them on
merit.
Grievances are also sorted during the weekly tutorial lectures held every
Wednesday by the respective tutors.
Similarly, the hostel welfare committee takes care of the grievances of the hostellers. Matters
related to food and mess timings, electricity and water scarcity issues have been addressed
and resolved by the committee. Thus, the redressal cell of the college enables the faculty to
remain connected with the students and to provide them with more conducive environment in
the college.
Table: 5.7 Major Grievances Redressed over the last four years
Sr.
No.
Grievances Redress
1. To have computer lab in department
of commerce
One computer lab with all the latest
technologies was set up
2. Not enough number of water coolers
in college and administrative block
Installation of a new water-cooler in the
college and a desert cooler in the
administrative block
3. Low standards of general cleanliness
and hygiene in the canteen
Canteen vendor was given warning and
later contract was given to a new vendor.
4. Lack of variety in the food in
canteen
More items were added to the canteen
menu
5. To increase the refreshment
allowance for sports students
The refreshment allowance was increased
6. Lack of white boards in the science
block
Black boards in the Science Block were
replaced by new white boards.
7. Lack of water coolers in hostel A new water cooler was also purchased
and installed in the hostel.
8. Non availability of entertainment
source in hostel
A new LCD TV along with DTH
connection was provided in the hostel
common room.
9. Lack of security in parking area Additional security was provided in the
students parking area to address
complaints of theft in the areas.
10. Provide internet facility in the college
premises College was made Wi-Fi enabled
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual
harassment?
The institution provided a sexual harassment cell to resolve issues pertaining to such
social evils. The cell continued with its philanthropic activities till 2013. After this it was
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rechristened as Legal Literacy Club. The club continues with the activities of the original cell,
it also organized various lectures and interactive sessions from time to time to spread
awareness amongst students about their legal rights. They are motivated and empowered to
handle any kind of sexual, mental and physical harassment they face outside in the world.
CCTV cameras in all corners of the college help in monitoring any untoward happening in
the college. KCW has the system and policy in place to avoid any such unpleasant happening.
The students are also empowered mentally and physically to deal with such situations
in life. The Physical Education department provides special self defense training to instill self
confidence and provide strategies to defend themselves in case of violence and abuse.
5.1.12 Is there an anti-raging committee. How many instances (if any) have been
reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?
Ragging is strictly banned in the college as per UGC instructions. Awareness among
students is generated through Anti ragging campaign being held every year at the start of the
session. During the time of admission they are constantly instructed upon this issue and are
also made to sign an undertaking to this effect. Punishable aspects of ragging and possible
punishments are clearly mentioned in the college prospectus. To curb the menace of ragging
in the institution, Anti Ragging Committee of 7 faculty members has been set up in the
college. Telephone numbers of all the members of the Anti Ragging Committee are displayed
prominently in the college and hostel for easy access. Anti – ragging squad of students also
remained active secretly throughout the session. Anti Ragging Committee and squad has been
so effective in its work that not even a single case has been reported in the last five years
either in the college or in the hostel.
Thus, the college ensures a cohesive and harmonious environment for its students.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.
Besides providing the students with the best of opportunity to grow academically as
well as holistically, regular measures are taken towards the welfare of the students as well.
With this end in mind, the college has framed following schemes for welfare of its students:
Financial Scheme
The college extends financial help to students in the form of scholarship, free-
ships, to the economically weaker students, concession to children of employees
and to sports students.
Health
The Red-Cross unit of the college organises health check up camps for students
such as eye, dental and general health camps.
The College has a well-equipped Gymnasium.
Fully equipped medical room with first aid facility.
The counselling cell of the college is committed to foster positive mental health of
students.
Infrastructure
Book shop and general shop
Canteen
Facilities with table tennis, badminton
Photo copy facility
Library
Open air theatre, seminar room, auditorium
Purified water for drinking in all buildings
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Spacious Playground with basket ball, football and handball
Academics
Tutorial system for mentoring
Special help for slow learners
Counselling and Career Guidance
Book Bank
Cultural/Sports events in the college
o Free coaching for various games
o Special diet, use of equipments, fee concession for sports students
o Special facilities for students who participate in cultural activities
o Special budgetary provision for youth festival
Free uniform
Short term workshop with nominal fees to equip the students with ICT skills.
Free workshops for skill training for various departments
Mission Sashakt: The institution provides a unique comprehensive program aimed at
empowering the students physically, mentally and financially by joint efforts of
various departments. The students are given training in self defence (Dept. of Physical
Education), internet safety (Dept. of Computer Science), emotional controllability
(Dept. of Psychology), financial security (Dept. of Commerce) in order to proceed
towards overall personality development.
5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumnae Association If „Yes‟ what are its
activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure
development.
Yes, the college has a registered Alumnae Association, registered under the Societies
Registration Act, 1860.
The Alumnae Association is a platform to the ex-students to recommend improvements of the
institution. It also garners financial support for University position holders. The association
also honours meritorious ex-students with cash prizes.
The Alumnae Meet is not the only occasion where the ex-students are invited to the campus.
The College invites the Alumnae as resource persons/speakers for various lectures
and events.
The Alumnae are invited as guests on Prize Distribution Function, Annual
Convocation, Annual sports Meets, Freshers and Farewell parties.
The Alumnae and former faculty are invited as judges for various cultural and co-
curricular activities.
The Alumnae who have progressed to be entrepreneurs also put up stalls during
various fests conducted in the college.
Many Alumnae are serving as faculty members of the institution.
The Alumnae of the college provide financial assistance to the needy students.
Eminent Alumnae of the College
Ms. Karamjit Kaur PES DPT ( c ) Pb. Retired
Ms. Paramjit Kaur CEO 1968-72,1978-82
Ms. Harpreet Kaur Kang Dean International Affairs PCTE
Ms. Surinder Kaur DSP, Punjab Police
Ms. Deepinder Kaur DSP, Punjab Police
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Ms. Amandeep Kaur SP, Punjab Police
Ms. Rani Saini Delhi Railways
Ms. Jaswinder Police Inspector
Ms. Mudra Parkash Advocate ( Pb. & Haryana High Court) and
Executive member Bar Association
(Ludhiana)
Ms. Anisha Project Analyst USA
Ms. Bilha 1st Women Driver of Shatabadi Train
Ms. Rachna Sharma State Awardee 1991 social worker (NGO) and
member Subordinate Selection Board
(Punjab)
Ms. Anita Darshi DTO ( Moga)
Ms. Gagandeep Kaur IAS officer
Ms. Neelam Rana Opened 1st Women Driving School in the state.
Ms. Harinder Hundal Renowned International Singer
Ms. Ankita Jain Senior Manager, DBS Bank
Ms. Arunjet Kaur DSO
Dr. Neelam Setia Professor and Head, Department of
Botany, PAU, LDH (Retd.)
Ms. Jagdeep (Gick Grewal) Film, TV and Theatre Personality
Ms. Parminder Sidhu Film, TV and Theatre Personality
Dr. Vani Thapar Gynaecologist
Dr. Vidhu Modgil Gynaecologist
5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or
employment (for the last four batches) highlights the trend observed.
Student progression %UG to PG
PG to M.Phil.
PG to Ph.D Employed. Campus selection. Other than campus recruitment
The student progression data for the last four years reflects that approximately 50% of the
students passing out from undergraduate classes moved on to pursue post graduation/B.Ed in
their respective subjects. Approximately 02% students pursued M.Phil/Ph.D after obtaining
their Master‘s degree. As many as 25% of the students who passed out from the college in
last four years are already employed in various sectors.
Student progression %
UG to PG/B.Ed 50%
PG to M.Phil/PhD. 02%
Employed 09%
Self Employed Others 16%
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5.2.2 Provide details of the program wise pass percentage and completion rate for the
last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish
program-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of
thesame institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the
city/district.
Table: 5.7 Program Wise Completion Rate
Class Pass
% Comple
-tion
Rate
(%)
Pass
% Comple
-tion
Rate
(%)
Pass
% Comple
-tion
Rate
(%)
Pass
% Comple
-tion
Rate
(%)
Pass
% Comple-tion
Rate (%)
Session 2011-12
(2009-12) Session 2012-13
(2010-13) Session 2013-14
(2011-14) Session 2014-15
(2012-15) Session 2015-16
(2013-16)
BA 96.39 84.73 80.44 83.2 83.38 60.33 92.37 50.61 97.71 65.13
BCA 98.48 88 100 83.11 94 64.38 96 59.25 100 58.21
BBA 98.61 96 97.01 88.15 100 87.65 96.87 79.48 100 75.86
BSc 94.91 77.12 81.69 76.75 94.44 59.91 93.35 85.3 86.42 60.30
BSc
Biotech 100 76.0 100 86.95 55 52.38 95.83 79.31 100 67.74
BCom 98.4 78.01 98.42 86.75 90.86 90.04 96.92 92.19 96.39 83.11
(2010-12) (2011-13) (2012-14) (2013-15) (2014-16)
MA Pol Sc 100 100 87.5 65.57 100 90.32 90 86.53 100 92.31
MA Pbi 96 119.04 82.35 60.87 100 59.18 94.11 61.53 81.25 76.47
MA Fine
Arts 100 100 100 82.35 100 57.69 90.9 71.42 100 87.50
MA
History 96.87 84.21 94.73 86.36 97.56 64.51 96.87 68.88 92.86 86.67
MA
English 96.77 86.11 100 41.5 60 55.56 90.69 73.58 95.00 45.24
MSc IT 100 92.85 100 93.75 100 85.71 95.65 104.55 100 66.67
MCom 100 80 100 94.59 100 90.69 100 93.18 100 100
MSc
Maths 90 90.91 41.66 70.58 91.17 73.8 64.7 45.83 97.92 85.45
(2011-12) (2012-13) 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
PGDCA 70.83 88.89 95 76.92 88.89 77.41 72.72 69.56 85.19 79.31
PGDFD 100 100 69.23 60 100 87.5 100 88.46
* Result Awaited
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5.2.2 (b) Comparison of college result with University result
Refer 2.6.2
Table 5.8 Number of University Positions for last five years
Univ. Positions 2011 – 2012 2012 – 2013 2013 – 2014 2014 - 2015 2015-16
1st 8 6 5 4 9
2nd
6 6 7 4 6
3rd
7 7 10 5 9
4th
6 5 7 6 5
5th
4 5 3 4 10
6th
6 3 _ 3 7
7th
3 8 3 4 4
8th
2 3 2 1 5
9th
7 3 4 2 3
10th
2 4 6 1 4
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of
education and/or towards employment?
The institution is constantly engaged in encouraging the students towards successful
completion of their courses and progression to higher level of education through following
practices.
Merit concessions are offered as an incentive to bright students.
Various Add-on-courses (like Bank Management, Computer Based Accounting,
Travel and Tourism, Cosmetology, Call Centre Training and Animation
Graphics); Vocational Courses (like Office Management and Secretarial
Practices, Functional English and Computer Applications); Post Graduate
Diploma in Computer Application and Fashion Designing are being run in the
college to enhance the employability of the students.
Students are encouraged to enrol for on the job training during their vacation
which enhances their practical knowledge and skills.
Visit to industries, business houses, banks and stock exchange are undertaken to
provide hands on experience. This gears them up for their future roles.
Placement Cell of the college is working constantly to provide a variety of
opportunities to suit the different needs of students for employability by
providing career opportunities through on-campus as well as off campus
placement drives to students and works for their holistic development by
organising various career oriented workshops and seminars.
The availability of PG courses within the college motivate the students to take up
higher studies here only.
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The active Career Coaching Cell of the college also helps the students to prepare
for the various competitive exams.
Seminars and workshops on career and education opportunities are held and
direct interaction with prominent achievers of the society is ensured.
Alumnae of the college also contribute and act as role models for the students.
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure
and drop out?
The dropout rate after admission in regular courses is very low. However, the
following special support is provided to students to further minimize this number.
Fee concessions are offered to needy students in order to minimize the dropout
rate and encourage them to pursue their studies.
Books are issued from the book bank of the library to meritorious and needy
students.
Remedial coaching is arranged and peer-learning is encouraged to help the weak
students clear their exams.
Special tests are held to facilitate those who could not appear in House Tests/
Mid-Semester exams on medical grounds.
The lecture attendance condition is relaxed in the case of married women in order
to encourage them in their pursuit of studies.
Emotional and Career Counselling is provided at the individual level to assess
factors responsible and provide the required support to the students.
Students who cannot attend classes regularly due to illness or domestic
circumstances are dealt with leniently. They are given special assistance in the
form of tutorials, re-tests, and provided extra time to submit assignments etc.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities.
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities
available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
To facilitate comprehensive growth and chisel the talent of its students, the college
has instituted a variety of clubs and committees to bring out their potential in diverse co-
curricular, extra-curricular and cultural activities. In the beginning of each session, college
organizes Talent Hunt which helps in locating the hidden talent of students. This helps to
prepare teams for participation in Youth Festival and wide array of other competitions held
round the year at the University, State, National and International levels. The wide range of
activities includes:
Co-Curricular: Creative writing (Poetry, Essay, Story), Elocution, Quiz,
Debate/Declamation etc.
Extra-Curricular: NCC, NSS, Red Cross society, Legal Literacy Club, Photography Club,
Eco Club, Gardening Club, Youth Club, Bird Conservation Club etc (refer 3.6.1).
The students participate in activities pertaining to social outreach, community and nation
building, social responsibility and philanthropy, organized by all these clubs throughout the
session.
Cultural : Music (Vocal/Instrumental), Group Dance, Folk Dance, Giddha, Fine Arts
(Painting, Clay Modelling, Sculpture, Cartooning), Flower arrangement, Mehandi, Crochet,
Dramatics (Drama, Skit, Mime, Mimicry, Histrionics)
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Heritage Activities: Teej festival is celebrated in our college to link students with their
heritage through various competitions such as making mitti de khdaune, Pakhi, Kiddo, Rassa,
Chikku, Paranda, Naala, Tokari, Chulla Chaounka, Phulkari, Bagh Dasuti and croch. Sudents
also represent these skills in Youth and Heritage Festival of University.
Sports and Games: The college has well-groomed teams of 20 games like Cricket, Hockey,
Volley ball, Baseball, Basket ball, Soft-ball, Road Cycling, Track Cycling, Taekwondo,
Lawn Tennis, Chess, Cross-Country, Kabaddi, Power-Lifting, Wrestling, Weight-lifting,
Athletics, Kho-Kho.
Major Achievements in Sports
In Sports, the college has to its credit International, National, State level and District level
achievements. The college sports teams have won accolades in various championships and
the players have set new records in different games.
The college has bagged 226 Gold Medals, 194 Silver Medals, 140 Bronze Medals and 14
Overall Championship Trophies in the past five years and 16 Runners-up Trophies in
different games.
In 2011-12, the college bagged 1st Runners-up Overall Trophy in Panjab University,
Chandigarh and Overall Trophy in Panjab University, Chandigarh in 2012-13 by scoring
342.5 points.
In 2015-16, the college bagged Runners-up Trophy in Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Table 5.9 Institutional Major achievements in sports
Sr.
No Level 2011 – 2012 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 – 2015 2015 – 2016
G S B G S B G S B G S B G S B
1. Inter-College 09 13 14 09 18 17 06 09 14 06 12 17 - - -
2. District 07 03 02 04 11 01 - 01 - - 02 01 - - -
3. State 15 09 03 24 08 03 32 06 05 16 14 09 40 21 22
4. North Zone - 11 - 05 06 - 10 02 05 - - - - - -
5. AIIU 16 - 01 - 12 - 05 04 - 02 - - 7 3 1
6. National 05 - 06 06 05 02 06 - 01 08 07 02 6 - 4
7. International 02 - 01 - - - - - - 02 - - - - -
Total 54 36 28 48 60 23 60 21 25 34 35 29 53 24 27
Special
Achievements 1
st Runners-
up Overall
Trophy in
P.U, Chd.
342.5 Points
Overall
Trophy in
P.U, Chd
1st Runners-
up Overall
Trophy in
P.U, Chd
*G – Gold Medal; S – Silver Medal; B – Bronze Medal
Selection trials are held in July/August by the Department of Physical Education each
year in which the players with potential are selected for various college teams. The
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selected teams take part in competitions as per the calendar issued by All India Inter
Varsity Association, District, State, National and International bodies of various
games. In every session, College participates actively in the competitions as per PU
Annual Sports Calendar issued by Panjab University, Chandigarh. A program
calendar is also maintained by the Physical Education Department of the college.
NSS
The College is alive to its responsibilities towards raising public awareness and
consciousness regarding important social issues. In order to enthuse the virtue of selfless
social service and to educate the youth towards constructive community service the college
enrols students in its 3 NSS units comprising 100 volunteers every year. The unit organizes a
regular day and night camp for 7 days every year in vacations with different themes like-
―Education, Literacy including Legal Awareness, Rural Development, Environment and
Conservation of Cultural/ Historical Heritage etc.‖ ―Rural Development including project
identification, Program Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation‖ ; ―Environment
including Preservation of Natural Resources and Conservation of Cultural /Historical
Heritage‖ etc. 7 days camping schedule is chalked out in a way that various aspects/issues
mentioned in such meaningful themes are covered judicially and students get maximum
benefit.
Regular sensitization of volunteers is made possible through six one-day camps which are
organized in each academic session. The one day camp focus on various activities. (refer
3.6.1)
Red Cross
Red Cross Society aims to sensitize young students regarding first-aid measures to be
adopted when professional medical help is not available. Blood donation camps, eye and
dental check-up camps are organized regularly. The students, who volunteer for registration
with the Red Cross Society, learn to serve the society (refer 3.6.1).
5.3.2 Furnish details of major student‟s achievements in co-curricular, extra curricular
and cultural activities at different levels: University/State/Zonal/National/International
etc. for the previous 4 years.
Achievements in Cultural Activities
Achievements at Zonal, Inter-zonal, Intervarsity and National Youth Festival (2011-
2012)
The College bagged 9 first prizes, 7 second prizes and 10 third prizes in ―Zonal Youth
and Heritage Festival‖ held at Government College for Women, Ludhiana from 21st
September to 24th
September, 2011.
The students brought further accolades in the ―Inter-Zonal Youth and Heritage
Festival‖ held at Ramgarhia Girls Collge from 5th
November to 8th
November, 2011
by clinching 2 first prizes and 1 second prize.
Table: 5.10 Winners of Inter Zonal Youth Festival held at Ludhiana(2011-12)
Sr. No Item Position Name Class Roll. No.
1. Kali Singing 1st Team - -
2. Kali Singing
(Individual)
1st Baljeet Kaur BSc III 2355
3. Essay Writing 2nd
Bhanu Priya MA I 3722
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Achievements at Zonal, Inter-zonal, Intervarsity and National Youth Festival (2012 –
2013)
The College bagged 17 prizes comprising 3 first prizes, 5 second prizes and 9 third
prizes at ―Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival‖ held at Ramgarhia Girls College,
Ludhiana from 15th Oct to 18th Oct, 2012.
The College bagged 2 prizes at ―Inter-Zonal Youth Festival‖ organized at Goswami
Ganesh Dutt Sanatan Dharam College, Hariana (Hoshiarpur) from 26th
Oct to 29th
Oct, 2012.
The College bagged 1st prize at ―Punjab State Inter-University Youth Festival‖ held at
Shivalik Public School, Phase-6, Mohali.
Table: 5.11 Winners of Inter Zonal Youth Festival held at Hoshiarpur (2012-13)
Sr. No. Item Position Name Class Roll. No.
1. Shabad 1st Neeru Bali BA.II 702
1st Amarpreet Kaur BA.II 699
1st Harminder Kaur BA.III 1163
1st Dhanjeet Kaur
Dhillon
M.Sc.(IT)-I 4720
1st Komalpreet BCA.III 6016
1st Harpreet Kaur BA.III 1164
1st Mamta Mehnaz BA.III 1391
2. Mimicry 2nd
Manpreet Kaur BBA.III 5754
Other Co-Curricular Achievements
Enakshi Goyal bagged the second prize at ‗Legal-literacy Youth Festival‘ organized at
S.C.D. Government College, Ludhiana on Nov. 8, 2012 and 3rd
prize at ‗Inter Zonal
Literacy Youth Festival‘ declamation contest organized in Patiala on Nov. 17, 2012.
Cherub Sumilan won the 3rd
Prize at ‗Nehru Sidhant Kendra Trust‘ Inter-College
debate contest organized at S.D.P College, Ludhiana on No. 17, 2012.
The college Group Shabad team got the 1st prize at Punjab State ‗Inter-University
Youth Festival 2013‘ organized by Punjab Sangeet Natak Academy held at Dashmesh
Girls College of Education, Badal (Muktsar) on Jan 16, 2013.
SPARK 2013, an Inter-College Tech Fiesta, was held at Doraha Institute of
Management and Technology, Doraha, Ludhiana on Feb 9, 2013, in which Ranika Garg
and Manika Garg bagged the 1st prize in ‗Code Debugging‘ contest, Kiran Malhotra
won the 1st prize in ‗What‘s the story?‘ category. Enakshi Goyal and Ranika Garg
added more 1st prizes in PowerPoint Presentation and ‗Programming in C‘.
Category, Cherub won 3rd
prize in ‗PowerPoint Presentation‘ category and Manika in
‗Programming in C‘ category won the 3rd
prize.
Kanika, Navdeep and Priyanka bagged the 1st prize and received the winner‘s trophy in
‗Inter-College Physics Quiz Contest‘ at S.C.D. Government College, Ludhiana on Feb.
12, 2013.
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Swami Ganga Giri College, Raikot organized an Inter- College Music Competition on
Feb 14, 2013 where the college Group Shabad Team won 1st prize while Amanpreet
Kaur of B.A. –II won the 3rd
prize in Folk Song.
Akansha Sharma won the 3rd
prize at A.C. Bali Memorial Declamation Contest held at
Panjab University, Chandigarh on Feb. 20, 2013.
At ‗Expression, 2013‘, an Inter-College Competition‘ held at G.C.G., Ludhiana on Feb.
23, 2013 where Navdeep and Niharika won the 1st prize in Poster Making and Collage
Making Categories. Jasmeet and Dharmi won consolation prizes in ‗File Making‘ and
‗Still Life‘ categories respectively.
At ‗Radiance-2013‘, organized at KIMT, Ludhiana on March 1, 2013; where Aarti
Arora and Navdeep Kaur won the 1st prize in Face Painting and Poster- Making
Categories respectively. Jasmeet Kaur and Neha Gupta bagged the 1st prize in
‗Cartooning‘ and ‗Tattoo-making‘ competitions. Sandeep Kaur got the 2nd
prize in
‗Face- Painting‘ category. Nitika and Manisha won 2nd
Prizes in ‗Flower Arrangement‘
and ‗Mehandi‘ categories respectively at the same competition.
At another Inter-College Competition organized by ‗Improvement Trust‘, Ludhiana and
held at ‗Rose Garden‘ on March 2, 2013. Archita got first in ‗Rangoli Making‘
Category.
Amarjeet Kaur bagged the 1st prize in Folk Song Competition at Shankar National
Youth Festival at P.U., Chandigarh on March 25, 2013.
At a National Level Competition ‗JHNKAAR 2013‘ held at P.U., Chandigarh from
March 22, 2013, Fine Arts student‘s bagged 8 prizes in various categories of paintings.
Neha, Pushpinder and Jasmeet collected the 1st prize in ‗Tattoo Making‘, ‗Clay
Making‘ and ‗T-Shirt Painting‘ respectively. Shilpa, Upasana and Vanita won the 2nd
prize in same categories respectively. Neharika Sharma won the 2nd
prize in ‗Poster-
Making‘ and ‗Collage Making‘ contest.
In various Inter-College competitions students of our college bagged 17 first prizes, 6
second prizes, 6 third prizes in various categories of Fine Arts, Home Science and
Literature etc.
Achievements at Zonal, Inter-zonal, Intervarsity and National Youth Festival (2013 –
2014)
The college has unique distinction of clinching the Overall Trophy at ‗Zonal Youth
and Heritage Festival‘ held at Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana from 23rd
Sept to
26th
Sept, 2013.
The College bagged 11 first prizes, 11 second prizes and 10 third prizes. The college
bagged 3 first prizes and 4 second prizes in Inter-Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival
held at A.S. College, Khanna from 28th
Oct to 31st Oct, 2013.
Table: 5.12 Winners of Inter Zonal Youth Festival held at Khanna (2013-14)
Sr. No. Item Position Students Name Class Roll. No.
1. Clay Modelling 1st Jaspreet Kaur MA (Sem I) 4301
2. Poster Making 1st Navdeep Kaur BSc III (NM) 3019
3. Giddha (Individual) 1st Nirmaljit Kaur MA I (Eng) 4430
4. Folk Song 2nd
Amarpreet Kaur BA III 1349
5. Dasuti/Cross-stitch 2nd
Rupinderjit Kaur BSc II 2624
6. Collage Making 2nd
Chahat Arora MA (Sem III) 4808
7. Giddha 2nd
Team - -
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Other Co-Curricular Achievements
Amarpreet Kaur won the 1st prize in Folk Song at Inter- College competition held at
Raikot.
Krishna bagged the 1st prize in Mask Painting at Inter- College cultural festival held at
Govt. College, Ludhiana.
The college Group Shabad Team bagged the 1st prize at Inter-College competition held
at Kamalpura.
Amarpreet Kaur won the 2nd
prize at Shabad Gayan competition held at Sidhwan
Khurd, Ludhiana.
Achievements at Zonal, Inter-zonal, Intervarsity and National Youth Festival (2014 –
2015)
The students of KCW once again proved their mettle at the Zonal Youth and Heritage
Festival held at Government College for Girls, Ludhiana from 23rd
Sept to 26th
Sept,
2014. The college was adjudged as the Overall 2nd
Runners-up. The college bagged
10 first prizes, 12 second prizes and 5 third prizes in various items.
The college bagged 1 first prize, 4 second prizes and 3 third prizes at the Inter-Zonal
Youth Festival organized at D.A.V College, Chandigarh.
The college bagged the 1st prize in Elocution at North Zone Youth Festival organized at
Jammu University, Jammu.
The college bagged the 3rd
prize in Elocution at National Level Youth Festival
organized at DAU, Indore.
Table: 5.13 Winners of Inter Zonal Youth Festival, Ludhiana 2014-2015
Sr.No Item Position Name
1. Elocution 1st Arshdeep
2. Skit 2nd
Team
3 Skit (Individual) 2nd
Sonali Bhandari
4. Group Dance (Individual) 2nd
Arushi Jain
5. Giddha (Individual) 3rd
Nirmaljeet
Other Co-Curricular Achievements
At the Inter-College competition held at Mandi Gobindgarh on October 16, 2014, the
college students bagged 6 first prizes and 1 second prize in various Home Science and
Fine Arts items.
In another inter college contest, held at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women,
Ludhiana, Rupinderjit Kaur bagged the first prize in Dasuti competition.
Tamanna and Jasleen won the second prize in salad dressing competition held at Amity
Global School of Management, Mohali.
At the inter college Gurbani Gyan Contest held at GHG Khalsa College, Sudhar on
February 13, 2015, Akanksha won the second prize.
At the Flower Show Contest organized at Nehru Rose Garden, Jasleen and Shrishti won
first and second prizes respectively in fresh flower arrangement contest.
At an inter-college painting contest organized by Charu Castle Foundation, Shimla, the
college students won first prize in Rangoli making, 4 second prizes in Slogan Writing,
Candle Decoration, Pot Decoration and Painting respectively.
In another contest held at PCTE, Badowal on Oct 10, 2014, Urvi Jain bagged 2nd
prize
in Face Painting contest.
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Achievements at Zonal, Inter-zonal, Intervarsity and National Youth Festival (2015-16)
This year students garnered 25 (6 first, 7 second and 12 third) prizes at the Panjab
University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival held at Ramgarhia Girls College,
Ludhiana.
At the Inter Zonal Youth Festival organized at Dev Samaj College for Women,
Ferozepur, the college students procured 3 first prizes and 1 third prize.
Table 5.14 (a)North Zone Youth Festival, Ludhiana 2015-2016
Sr. No Item Position Name Class Roll No.
1. Mimicry 2nd
Praizy Kundal BA.I 145
2. Elocution 2nd
Arshdeep Kaur MA.II 5004
Table 5.14(b) Winners of Inter Zonal Youth Festival, Ferozepur 2015-2016
Sr. No. Item Position Name Class Roll No.
1. Mimicry 1st Praizy Kundal BA.I 145
2. Histrionics 1st Satveer Kaur B.Sc.II (Non–Med) 3319
3. Elocution 1st Arshdeep Kaur MA.II 5004
4. Indian Orchestra 3rd
Team
Table 5.14(c) National Youth Festival 2015-16, Mysore 2015-16
Sr. No. Item Position Name Class Roll No.
1. Elocution 3rd
Arshdeep Kaur MA.II 5004
Other Co-Curricular Achievements
In Inter college debate organized by Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust at Govt. College for
Girls, Ludhiana on 20th
Oct, 2015, Arshdeep Kaur and Arpit clinched the running
trophy. These eloquent orators garnered another running trophy at SDP College for
Women, Ludhiana on 17th
Nov, 2015.
Arshdeep bagged the 1st prize at the Inspirational Speech Contest at GNIMT, Ludhiana
and Arpit was adjudged leader of the year at the same contest.
Manpreet and Arshpreet pocketed 1st prize at an Innovative Contest of Dialogues
Replete with Proverbs and Idioms organized at Punjabi Bhawan to commemorate
―Maat Bhasha Diwas‖.
Manmeet Kaur bagged first prize in poem writing contest and Jashanpreet Kaur
collected second prize in declamation contest organized at Guru Nanak Khalsa College,
Model Town, Ludhiana.
Students of Dept. of Computer Science brought accolades to college at ―Techno-
Vision‖, an inter college contest held at Guru Nanak Institute of Management and
Technology, Ludhiana by lifting the prestigious Overall Championship trophy.
At ―Inno-Utsav 2016‖ held at Doaba College, Jalandhar, the students of Dept. of
Biotechnology won Best Innovative Scientific Food Preparation Award and Best
Innovative Scientific Speaking Award.
At ―Sci-Bration 2016‖ organized at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, students fetched the first
prize in Drama and Collage Making, third prize in Extempore and the clinched Overall
Trophy as well.
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Students of Dept. of Physics won the third prize in model making at ―Sci-Carnival
2016‖ organized at Hans Raj Mahavidyalya, Jalandhar.
At ―Parwaz‖ inter-college competetion held at regional law department, Ludhiana,
Manpreet of Fine Arts Department bagged the first prize in Poster Making, Jaspreet and
Avneet fetched the first prize in Rangoli and Face Painiting respectively and Harmeet
won second prize in Cartooning.
At ―Elation 2016‖ organized at Amity Business School Mohali, Jaspreet & Ritu
obtained first prize in Rangoli Making, Gagandeep & Puneet bagged second prize in
Bouquet Making & Amandeep collected the second prize in Photography contest.
The college shabad team bagged first position and was awarded Rs. 2100 cash prize at
inter college Shabad Gayan competetion held at G.H.G. Khalsa College Gursar Sudhar.
NSS, Red Cross, Student Council: (refer 3.6.1)
NCC (2011 - 2012)
Cadet Ms. Kamini Chawla, selected for RDC team has the distinction of being selected
for National Integration Camp held at Andaman and Nicobar Islands where she bagged
1 Gold and 2 Silver Medals.
Three Air-Wing cadets were selected for PVSC-I at Patiala from 6-15 October, 2011.
Four Cadets attended BLC at Kanpur from 15-26 September, 2011.
Cadet Balveer Kaur attended Basic Mountaineering course from 10 July – 4 August
2011 at Pahalgam (Air Wing).
Under officers, Deepraj Sandhu won 2 Silver Medals at Basic Leadership Camp
organized at Kanpur.
2012 - 2013
Cadet Sumanpreet Kaur BA-I attended various camps and was finally selected for
Republic Day Parade, New Delhi.
Cadets attended 15 camps of diverse nature such as Combined Annual Training Camp
(CATC), Thal Sainik Camp (TSC), National Integration Camp.
Five cadets namely Sakshi, Pooja, Amanpreet, Rajandeep and Jeetu were selected for
All India Girls Trekking Expedition.
Four cadets namely Nooramrit, Rajandeep, Amanpreet and Baljinder attended Ajmer
Trek 2012 at Ajmer from 28th
Oct 2012 to 6th
Nov 2012.
2013 - 2014
Cadets attended nine camps of diverse nature such as Combined Annual Training
Camp, Thal Sainik Camp (TSC), Annual Training Camp (ATC) etc.
Cadet Praabhjot Kaur, Cadet Bholi Rani and Cadet Amanpreet Kaur attended special
National Integration Camp conducted by North-East Regional Directorate from 18th
June to 29th
June, 2013 at Nagaland.
2014 - 2015
Cadets of Air Wing attended PVSC-I &II from September 16th
to September 25th
, 2014.
Cadet Priyanka Routela and Chaaya Shauno attended PVSC-I, PVSC-II and AIVSC
Camps in the month of October at Bangalore.
2 Cadets attended All India Vayu Sainik Camp in October, 2014.
6 Cadets Participated in Rock Climbing from January 5th
to January 10th
, 2015 at
Uttarakhand.
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2015 - 2016
Cadets attended 25 camps namely CATC, TSC, NIC and ALC. Cadets procured 16
gold medals and 8 silver medals in these camps.
Cadet Jagroop Kaur and Cadet Priyanka did the college proud by participating in
Republic Day Parade at New Delhi and Cadet Priyanka fetched medals for cultural
events organized at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Cadet Neha attended a para-gliding camp at NCC Academy, Malout from 27th
July to
5th
August, 2015 and won a gold medal.
Six cadets attended Thal Sainik Camp from 14th
July to 23rd
July, 2015 at Ropar..
Cadet Kiran attended Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC-62) at NCC Academy,
Malout as well as Thal Sainik Camp (TSC), Ropar. Kiran bagged a gold medal in
shooting at the camp in Ropar.
Cadet Nisha Pandey and Cadet Shobha won gold medals as camp seniors at CATC,
Malout.
Kirti bagged a silver medal in piloting at CATC, Malout.
56 cadets proved their caliber in ‗B‘ Certificate exams and 33 cadets appeared in ‗C‘
certificate exams.
10 cadets were selected for the Republic Day Parade at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana
5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and
employer, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions
Yes, the institution has effective mechanism to seek and use data and feedback from its
graduates and employers to improve the growth and development of the institutions. Teachers
of various departments and the Principal are open to advice from students and employers for
better governance as well as recommendations of the governing body.
Every year, the college gets feedback performas filled from the students at the end of
the session regarding the course content as well as teacher evaluation. The
performances are studied and analyzed and necessary steps are taken to enhance the
quality.
The institution also has regular interaction with employees and takes feedback to
improve upon its weakness and build upon its strengths.
College seeks information from students through various committees also which have
students‘ representation on them.
The alumni association meetings are an important occasion where the alumnae give
their suggestions for improvement in performance and institutional provisions.
The college does not have a formal mechanism to seek feedback from employers. But
members of the faculty are encouraged to interact with the representatives of the
industry to know about market trends and corporate requirements. From time to time,
the college also takes feedback from the companies and corporate houses that employ
college students. Feedback is analyzed by the IQAC and appropriate recommendations
are made to the principal.
Feedback is also taken from the employers during and after the on-campus placement
interactions and also during the continuous interaction with the companies by the
placement committee of the college.
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5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like
catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the
publications/materials brought out by the students during the previous four
academic sessions.
The college involves and encourages students by providing them the platform to get
their creative outcomes published in college magazine and other materials.
The college annually publishes a magazine for students called ‗RASHMA‘. Ever since
its publication, it is an ideal platform for students to realize their creative potential and
hone their writing skills. The student‘s contributions include poems, stories and articles
that reflect their ideas and aspirations. All the sections of RASHMA –English, Hindi,
Punjabi, Economics, Science and Computer, Commerce and Management have teacher
as well as student editors on the editorial board to share the responsibility of editing the
magazine. The teacher motivates the students to bring out creative genius in them.
In addition to college magazine, departmental display boards have been put up in every
department for the students. Students maintain and decorate these boards with their
literary and creative skills. Various creative forms of expression like posters, cartoons,
slogans, poems and articles in the wall magazine are a platform for display of
knowledge of the subject through varied mediums.
The students are encouraged to display their creations in the form of various charts and
posters on display boards to promote various activities of the college like NSS, NCC,
Red Cross, Fresher‘s Party, Talent Hunt Competition, Farewell Party, Sports Day, Prize
Distribution, Convocation, Seminars, Conferences etc.
The students also bring out their creativity by designing various invitation cards for
inviting students and members of faculty for various social and cultural activities
organized at the college.
The students of Functional English are involved in making documentaries regarding
important issues.
The campus has a ―Graffitti Wall‖ which provides an innovative medium for the
portrayal of revolutionary ideas on themes like ‗Save Girl Child‘. Traffic Rules,
Environmental Awareness etc. to create awareness among the students.
5.3.5 Does the college have a student council or any similar body? Give details on its
selection, constitution, activities and funding.
The mission statement of KCW necessitates creating effective management
competencies among its students in terms of instilling administrative and leadership skills
amongst them. Keeping this objective in mind, a body of selected student members functions
as the ‗KCW Student Council‘ that helps the faculty in organizing and coordinating various
college events. The details about selection, constitution, activities and funding have been
discussed below:
Selection and constitution
The Student Council has a pyramid like structure with the president on the top followed by
vice-president and class representatives from different streams and classes. The members of
the Student Council are nominated by their respective classes. It is ensured that all the
members of the Student Council are disciplined and regular with consistently good academic
record.
The college has a very dynamic Student Council of 70 members functioning under the
patronage of the principal and two senior members of the faculty. Newly elected Student
Council is administered oath by the Principal of the college
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Major Activities of the Student Council
The Student Council helps to promote healthy rapport between the students and the
college authorities.
To help in organizing functions like Talent hunt, Prize Distribution, Convocation,
Sports Meet, Freshers and Farewell party.
To maintain discipline in the institution for proper academic atmosphere.
To bring forward the grievances of the students to the notice of the authorities.
During the session 2015-16 council took an initiative to collect donations every
Wednesday for a social cause with a theme ‗We share we care‘ and visited Red Cross
school for Deaf Children, Kusht Ashram, Swami Vivekanand Swarg Ashram Trust to
distribute the clothes collected during the campaign. They also helped in organizing a
campaign-―Adopt an Animal‖.
Funding of the Council
Financial requirement of the student council are met by the college.
Every year student council organize a rally, cultural show with different themes like
‗Say No to Ragging‘, ‗Save Environment‘, ‗Healthy mind in a healthy body‘.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them. The College has following academic and administrative bodies which have student
representation on them:
Academic Bodies Administrative Bodies
Editorial Board: Every section of the college
magazine has a student editor who helps source
articles from the students and also assists in
editing the college magazine ‗RASHMA‘.
Student Council: Council is the backbone of
the college that helps in smooth running of the
institution. Council members are always on
their toes helping in routine functioning by
maintaining discipline in the corridors and the
auditorium during functions. They are creating
a link between administration and students and
listening to the problems of the students.
Eloquence Club: The club caters to the
development and honing of speaking skills of
the students. Every year 10 members are
enrolled in the club. Club members participate
in various competitions throughout the year and
assist club in-charge to train junior students in
oration skills.
Hostel Committee: The hostel committee has
a number of student‘s representatives who
help in organizing Hostel Night, maintenance
of discipline and cleanliness in the hostel. The
student‘s representatives are also involved in
planning the menu and checking the hygiene
of the Hostel Mess. They work in close
cooperation with the wardens of the college
hostel.
Legal Literacy Club: Every year 25 members
are enrolled in the club from various streams
especially from PG classes. These members
actively participate in spreading legal
awareness among the students on various issues
and also help in organizing lectures/ talks with
experts.
Anti Ragging Squad: This is a student force
of 10 members who work secretly in the
college campus and hostel to check ragging
activities.
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Academic Bodies Administrative Bodies
Library Committee: It consists of two
students‘ representatives from Commerce,
Science and Arts streams each to assist the
other staff members of library committee to
take up productive initiatives for improvement
of the overall facilities in the library.
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former
faculty of the institution.
The institution networks and collaborates with former faculty and alumni through
Alumnae meet. The institution takes advice on the academic and co-academic growth of the
institution. The college has created a page for the alumni in social networking facilities like
Facebook where the alumnae are actively networked.
Alumnae meets are held at different intervals where eminent alumnae are felicitated. The
college invites the alumnae and former faculty as resource persons/speakers for various
lectures and events. They are invited as guests on Prize Distribution Function, Annual
Convocation and Annual Sports Meet also. `
The alumnae are invited as adjudicators for various cultural and co-curricular activities. The
alumnae who have progressed to be entrepreneurs also put up stalls during various fests
conducted in the college.
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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the institution and enumerate on how the mission
statement defines the institution‟s traditions and value orientation, vision for the
future etc.
Vision and Mission
Khalsa College for Women was established in 1958 by a group of likeminded philanthropists
for the education and upliftment of women and rural women in particular. The institute draws
inspiration from Sant Attar Singh ji of Mastuana, an educationist, visionary and saint.
KCW promises its stakeholders an opportunity to advance physically, mentally and
spiritually in triadic harmony concordant with the tenets of Khalsa, surrender the self to the
community, enshrined in the college motto ‗Sarbat da Bhala‘, the welfare of all. Women from
all sections of society enter the portals of this institution which provides them with
opportunity to flourish and attain their full potential.
The mission of the institute is to direct the mind of the young generation so as to engage them
in the task of nation building. Its aim is to provide the nation with an honest, hardworking
and dedicated work force. It seeks to bring about a change in society‘s attitude towards
women by inculcating confidence in them regarding their own potential as an economically
independent work force and equal partner in social transformation.
The College‘s mission statement is set out as definite tasks which define the College‘s
distinctive characteristics in the following terms:
Channelize potential for excellence in academics and sports
Garner talent for giving impetus to performing arts
Upgrade knowledge and skills in keeping with societal changes.
Preserve heritage and promote traditional values.
Ground modernity in culturally validated practices.
Uphold secular and democratic values.
Adopt practices to conserve the environment.
Work for the upliftment of weaker classes.
Participate in outreach programs.
Distinctive characteristics are addressed
In classroom teaching, by trained faculty.
In tutorial groups, by giving special attention to students.
By organizing lectures, workshops and seminars.
By functioning of societies in Humanities, Science and Commerce.
By meetings with alumnae, entrepreneurs and self-help groups.
By preparing students for youth and heritage festivals.
By providing stipends and free boarding and lodging to sports students.
By giving scholarships to needy students.
By raising funds for social causes and visiting orphanages, old age homes and schools
for the differently abled.
By honouring students who get distinctions in various fields.
6.1.2 What is the role of Top Management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality, policy and plans. For designing and implementing its quality policy and plans effectively, Khalsa
College has an efficient co-ordination and internal management system under the leadership of the Governing Body and the Principal.
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The Governing Body of the college is the Khalsa Dewan, an enlightened group of
eminent citizens, renowned academicians and astute lawyers. Quality has been a part
of the vision of the Governing Body since its inception.
The Governing Body, the Principal, the IQAC and staff work together towards the
designing and implementation of the institutional quality policy. Several
committees/societies/clubs are constituted by the Principal of the College under the
guidance of the Governing Body for overall management of the various operations of
the college, such as admission, academic coordination, conduct of examinations,
promotion of research and extension activities, development of infrastructure
facilities, appointment of staff, maintenance of service records, encouraging cultural
activities, implementation of healthy practices in the campus and inculcation of the
spirit of national integrity and social responsibility.
The Principal communicates the decision of the governing body to the respective
stakeholders. Any difficulty faced by the committees is presented in the Governing
Body meeting and resolved in the best possible manner.
The College has an Advisory Committee which in its meetings with the Principal
assesses and reviews the implementation of policies and determines their usefulness
or otherwise. A number of Committees, Cells, Societies and Clubs are formed by the
Principal with the help of the Advisory Committee to assist the administration in
putting its programs into action and realizing its quality assurance goals.
The work of taking care of departmental administration and the quality of teaching is
assigned to the heads of the departments who ensures the proper functioning of the
department as to teaching and learning, dividing syllabus into units, students
satisfaction, the proper conduct of tests, arranging extension lectures and rational
utilization of time and space. Working of the departments is reviewed in meetings of
the Heads of the Departments and faculty chaired by the Principal.
For effective implementation of quality policy and plans, the management ensures
timely appointment and promotion of teaching and non-teaching staff, enhancement
and maintenance of infrastructure.
The management has mobilized funds for enhancement of infrastructure, laboratory,
library and office equipments, and for creating environment friendly campus.
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring?
a) the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission
b) formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same
into the institutional strategic plan
c) interaction with stakeholders
d) proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research
inputs and consultation with stakeholders
e) reinforcing the culture of excellence
f) champion organizational change
a) The policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission
The institution follows the guidelines laid down by the university with regard to
admissions, examinations, academic calendar, recruitment and promotion of faculty
and other personnel.
Facilitated by the management and supported by the staff, the Head of the institution
is at the helm of affairs and plays the leading role in governance and management of
the institution. It is she who communicates the vision and mission to all the
stakeholders and plans accordingly with the help of the governing body, IQAC and
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other sub-committees. The Principal ensures transparent functioning and
implementation of the institutional plans while adhering to its core values.
Through an orientation program conducted by the Head of the institution in the
beginning of the academic session, the faculty and the students are introduced to the
new programs and projects adhering to the quality policy of the institution. The
existing best practices and institutional values are reinforced.
All academic and extra-curricular activities are well planned and documented before
the commencement of the academic session. While formulating the action plans, the
institution takes care of all its thrust areas. The Principal ensures strict adherence to
the academic calendar for the smooth functioning of all college activities.
The IQAC takes care of any lag between the stipulated mission and practices to bring
about its actualization. Members of the IQAC make an effort to bridge the gap
between the stated mission and its realization in practice. With timely and effective
intervention of IQAC, quality assurance has become an integral part of the system.
b) Formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the
institutional strategic plan
Action plans are formulated by the Principal and members of the faculty in close co-
operation. The Principal is the unifying force between the various stakeholders, that is
the management, non-teaching staff, parents, students and the society whose
aspirations are kept in mind while formulating action plans.
Formulation of action plans and their incorporation into the institutional strategic plan
is assisted by the Vice-Principal. She plays a supportive role in the administration,
being actively and constructively involved in vital details of policy implementation.
Each department is given autonomy in respect to all action plans relating to activities
to be performed throughout the year. Each department receives financial support
required to realize its action plan as per the budgetary recommendations made by it.
c) Interaction with stakeholders
All the stakeholders including the students, the staff, the parents, alumni, government
and non-government and local bodies are engaged in the process of institution
building and development through induction programs, departmental functions, prize
distribution function, workshops, extension lectures, expert talks etc.
Students being integral part, are addressed through day to day activities like morning
assembly, notice boards, college websites etc.
Student council interacts with the Principal on many occasions throughout the session.
Through the Placement Cell, the college sets up connections with various industrial
and corporate agencies.
The Parent Teacher Association is instrumental in providing a forum for open
discussions on administrative and academic aspects of the college and their
constructive incorporation in policy formulation.
The College has an alumnae association which in its meetings makes significant
interventions which are incorporated in policy formulation and its implementation.
Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and
consultation with stakeholder.
d) Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and
consultation with stakeholders
The college leadership provides proper support for policy and planning by taking
inputs from faculty as well as students. The Principal of the institution gets feedback
from all the heads of the departments about the progress of the teaching-learning
process and functioning of the department. Teamwork for the implementation of each
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strategy that includes planning, resource mobilization, capacity building, monitoring
and evaluation leads to institutionalization of the best practices of the college.
e) Reinforcing the culture of excellence
Promotion of the culture of excellence is reinforced through dynamic governance and
due recognition and honour of meritorious students through roll of honour, college
colour and merit certificates for academics, sports and cultural activities.
Methodologies are upgraded. Concerned faculty members are sent for training in
order to implement the same.
The functioning of administrative work and accounts is computerized for better
functioning.
Culture of excellence is reinforced by encouraging staff members to take up research
work and to publish books.
The students are encouraged to take initiatives in their pursuit to become fully
functioning individuals, exploiting their potential to the fullest.
f) Champion organisational change
Effective mechanisms are there to provide modern teaching-learning aids and
application of ICT resources and more ICT equipped classrooms have been
introduced to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students.
The College has a progressive outlook. Policies are assessed periodically. Mechanism
are deleted or enhanced as per need.
Programs on competence development are organized periodically which include
workshops on time-management, personality development etc.
For enhancement of physical, psychological and spiritual levels of student‘s
personality, the college has taken initiatives by introducing project Sashakt, yoga
classes, synapse club, career and coaching cell, legal literacy club etc.
For maintaining security, safety and discipline in the college, the college has installed
electronic surveillance systems through 8 CCTVs providing full coverage of all areas.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to maintain and evaluate
policies and plans of the institution for effective Implementation and
improvement from time to time? All policies and plans are reviewed and approved by the Principal and the Governing
Body. Various committees and sub-committees are in charge of the implementation of the
action plans. The implementation progress is reviewed on a periodical basis and it is reported
in the regular meetings of the Governing Body. Any deviation or concern is also reported and
appropriate actions are taken as necessary.
The college maintains and evaluates policies and plans of the Institution in the following
ways:
Meetings of the faculty are held at the departmental level to assess the effectiveness of
the teaching learning program, academic performance and the qualitative outcome of
student activities. Proceedings are recorded in the minutes of the meeting and
recalled in successive meetings so as to maintain continuity and effect improvement.
Staff meetings provide an inclusive forum for discussions among the Principal and
members of various departments and they interact to make decisions on important
issues pertaining to academics and administration and on contentious matters
consensus is arrived at in a democratic manner.
The Advisory Committee meets periodically to advise the Principal on academic and
administrative policy and programs.
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Hostel wardens meet the Principal often to apprise her of programs for the hostels.
The hostel head girl also interacts with the warden and the Principal for the proper
functioning of the hostel.
Feedback on various aspects of the planning and implementation forms a basis for
further improvement.
6.1.5. Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by Top
Management.
The top management is very supportive and works in collaboration with the staff in
pursuit of the greater goal of academic excellence. The teachers are motivated to act as
beacons of knowledge, as well as facilitators leading the students to ultimate heights of
success and glory.
The faculties of different departments are encouraged and guided to hold academic
programs like seminars, paper-presentations, debates and quiz competitions etc.
Computer laboratories are fully equipped with the latest technology according to the
need of the present era.
Teachers are encouraged to undertake field trips to gain practical knowledge.
Faculties are granted duty leaves for attending seminars, workshops and conferences
etc. at the State, National and International level.
Workload related to the college, extra-curricular activities and college administrative
work may be reduced for a faculty member pursuing Ph.D. and also exemption may be
given from supervisory or evaluation duty during Panjab University examinations.
6.1.6. How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
There is total decentralization of the administrative system for promoting co-operation,
sharing of knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty. Several
committees are constituted by the Principal of the college for overall management of
the admissions, making the time-table, conduct of examinations, promotion of research
and extension activities, development of infrastructure-facilities, encouraging cultural
activities, maintenance of healthy campus life, and proper maintenance of service
records. The conveners of various committees are empowered to make decisions with
regard to their respective areas of concern.
The Advisory Committee is a prestigious team for assisting the Principal in decision
making. It provides senior members of the faculty an opportunity for leadership and
decision making at the highest level.
The heads of departments are given autonomy in deciding matters related to the
department.
A democratic pattern of student leadership is followed through proper conduct of
elections for formation of the Student Council.
Students are encouraged to form groups among themselves and initiate innovative
programs. Students activities like Synapse, the Graffitti Wall etc encourage, initiate and
inculcate the leadership qualities and team spirit among students.
The departmental events provide an ideal platform for students to take the initiative and
become leaders in the various extra-curricular activities organized. Several college
functions like Freshers and Farewells, Diwali Mela etc. are managed mainly by the
students.
Cadets of the NCC train in leadership through camps. Similarly the NSS instills
leadership in students by organizing camps
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Tutors are in charge of the students placed under them. They bear the responsibility of
guiding their wards. Senior tutors are at the apex of the tutorial system. They are
present to provide leadership to tutors.
6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy of the
departments/units of the institution and work towards decentralised governance system.
The college delegates authority and provides operational autonomy. Major policies of
the institution remains under the supervision of the management and the Principal, while rest
of the operational duties are allocated department wise. Through specialization and
coordination between various departments division of work is done, in order to ensure that
the organization grows and develops smoothly and efficiently, on the lines of decentralizated
governance system. Allocation of duties helps bring in the full involvement of all faculty
members. Regular departmental meetings get organized to device strategies for handling new
curriculum. Views of the teachers on the curriculum design of their subject get communicated
to the Board of studies in the University through their representatives. Also the heads of
departments serve as a link in briefing out the ideas of the members of the department staff
meeting. These ideas could be on any relevant policy matter to be discussed in the staff.
The departments are given freedom is finalizing academic and co-acedemic calendar of their
departmental activities. This ensures the departmental autonomy in organizing extension
lectures, seminars, workshops and visits for the overall development of the students. It is
further the responsility of tutorial teachers, who are in-charge of an assigned group of
students, to make the students completely aware and sound of the college activities and thus,
motivate them for a greater, whole-hearted participation in these activities. Departments are
answerable to the Principal for the work been done in order to upload the spirit and objectives
of the institution.
6.1.8 Does the College promote a culture of participative management „If yes‟ indicate
the level of participative management?
The college promotes a culture of participative management. Such culture is woven
into the fabric of the institution. The governing body and the Principal take broad policy
decisions in collaboration with the staff while adhering to the vision and mission of the
college.
Two members are elected by the faculty to represent them to the Principal. They
organize and co-ordinate staff meetings and ensure a meaningful dialogue between
the Principal and the staff. They arrange valedictory and recreational functions and
maintain the minutes of all staff meetings. The staff funds are also collected and
disbursed by them. The Advisory Committee plays an important role in the planning
and review of academic and administrative aspects.
Vice-Principal: The senior-most faculty member is appointed as the Vice-Principal.
She is an important functionary of the college. She shares responsibility with the
Principal and is the acting authority in her absence.
Heads of the departments shoulder the responsibility for the functioning of their
departments.
Conveners of committees ensure the smooth functioning of the working group placed
under their charge.
The Students Council is a representative body of the students. Office bearers and
members of the council are highly motivated and disciplined. They are role models
for fellow students and motivate them to achieve excellence in various fields.
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Two registrars are appointed from the faculty. They are responsible for managing the
examination branch of the college for the smooth conduct of examinations for which
they have significant autonomy.
6.2 Strategy development and deployment
6.2.1 Does the institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,
driven, deployed and reviewed?
The formally stated quality policy is based on the vision and mission of the college
i.e. ‗Sarbat da Bhala‘ that is developed, driven, deployed and reviewed by its Internal Quality
Assurance Cell.
Development of Quality Policy The academic policies are discussed by the Principal, the Advisory Committee/IQAC in
meetings with the faculty. The discussions are based on progress of curriculum, result
analysis and possibilities of upgrading pedagogy for guiding the various courses being taught
by the college. Separate meetings are held to design programs for co-curricular activities and
duties to be performed by the various committees. Policies are based on the concept of
achieving excellence in every field and suggestions are invited from the faculty for the
realization of objectives. They are required to volunteer their services for co-curricular
activities as per their talent and inclination.
Quality Policy Drivers The formally related policy is realised through a set of objectives. (refer 6.1.1)
Deployment of Quality Policy The policy is implemented by the departments under the guidance of the respective heads. An
orientation is given by the head to its staff on the quality policy, its aspects and desired
outcomes to keep members aligned with its quality policy and expectations.
Review of Quality Policy
The academic co-curricular administrative and research practices of the college are reviewed
in meetings of the Principal Advisory Committee and IQAC along with heads of the
departments. Established practices are reviewed and revised as per the requirements of
stakeholders. Reviews rely upon comprehensive assessment of results, feedback from
stakeholders and the need to align goals and objectives with modern trends.
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the
aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.
The college has a perspective plan for development. A number of factors like, needs
of the students/society, changing scenario in the field of education, conditions of time, space
and economic factors etc are taken under careful consideration before formalizing the future
plans. The college has the following prospects for further development-
In order to improve employment prospects, introduction of more vocational and add-on
courses have been planned.
It is planned to construct a multi-purpose hall.
A shooting range will come up in the near future.
The Department of Punjabi has applied for a Research Centre, the modalities for which
are being worked out at the university level.
Introduction of new post graduate courses in existing graduate subjects is under
consideration through the co-ordinated efforts of the academic and administrative bodies.
To develop creative skill and transform young mind, college plans to organize theatre,
dance and music workshops.
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6.2.3 Describe the internal structure and decision making processes
The college functions under the supervision of the Managing Committee that works in
coordination with the rules and regulations laid down by the Panjab University.
The Principal is the final authority within the college. She co-ordinates the planning and
review of proceedings with the Advisory Committee and IQAC.
All academic matters are decided by the heads of departments in meetings with members
of the faculty.
Financial decisions are taken by the heads of the departments and the Principal. They are
assisted by the Superintendent (Accounts) and approved by the management.
Hostel regulations are decided by the Principal in meetings with the hostel wardens.
Administrative decisions are implemented by the administrative office under the
supervision of the Principal.
It is pertinent to note that the institution allows a lot of democratization of teaching
departments. There is a lot of delegation of duty which ensures efficiency and autonomy for
various departments to take decisions keeping their specific attributes in mind. The
management plays an active role in policy making. The perspective planning and decision
making for academic programs and infrastructural development is done by the Principal, in
collaboration with the IQAC, Advisory committee and HODs.
Internal Organisational Structure
Principal
Standing Advisory Committee/IQAC
K.C.W Managing Committee
Teaching Co-Curricular
Conveners of
Committees HODs &
Teachers
Accounts Establishment
Clerks
Superintendent
Ancillary Staff
Secretarial
Clerks
Superintendent
Ancillary Staff
IT
Support Services
Hostel Laboratory Library
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6.2.4 Give a broad description of quality improvement strategies of the institution for
reach of the following:
a) Teaching and Learning
b) Research and Development
c) Community Engagement
d) Human Resource Management
e) Industry Interaction
a) Teaching and Learning Quality teaching and learning is the essence of the institute, the aim being to impart
knowledge and skills enabling the learner to become a useful member of the society.
The college prepares an academic calendar of events and activities, well in advance
before the commencement of the academic session.
The teachers prepare annual plans and adhere to the prescribed schedules. This
facilitates effective and comprehensive teaching and learning.
Innovative methods of teaching are adopted. Infrastructure is continuously updated
and students are encouraged to use ICT and audio-visual aids in classrooms, to draw
on library/internet resources, to organize and participate in seminars and inter college
events and to appear for competitive examinations.
Empowering teachers by providing them training on latest ICT tools and techniques.
Encouraging faculty to participate in FDP/Leadership development programs.
Implementing student-centric learning environment with group discussions, projects
etc.
Support beyond classroom hours with tutorials and/or remedial classes, and promote
the advanced learners with exciting challenges and innovation projects.
Experiential learning is encouraged in order to enhance effectiveness of teaching-
learning situation.
Various categories of students are given specific attention according to their aptitude
and caliber. Slow learners are worked upon and merit holders are encouraged through
awards and prizes.
b) Research and development
Members of the faculty are actively engaged in research work. They regularly present papers
at National and International seminars which are published at the National and International
level. They have also authored books. They attend workshops as well as orientation and
refresher programs to update themselves on recent developments in research in their
respective fields. Research projects have been completed with the help of UGC funding. The
departments also organize seminars with the help of UGC funding.
c) Engagement community
The college provides a number of facilities and opportunities for the students for their overall
development by encouraging participation in voluntary charitable initiatives and social
extension programs. The local community is significantly benefitted through the wide-
ranging activities of, NCC, NSS, Red Cross and Legal Literacy Club. The institution has
carried out a number of blood donation camps, tree plantation programs, and environment
awareness programs. (Refer. 3.6.8). Synapse, the community club is a student initiative aimed
at connecting with the community and giving back to the society.
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d) Human resource management
The quality of human resource is managed effectively. The requirements for specific jobs are
appraised and used for staff recruitment. The performance is monitored and efforts made for
steady upgradation. The quality of human resource management is assessed by the Principal
through accountability practices.
Personal files and data of all employees are well recorded and maintained.
The morale of an employee is boosted by encouraging good work.
Teachers are encouraged to get the feedback forms filled by students for self-
appraisal.
Students‘ and alumnae‘s feedback is taken for upgrading established practices.
In administration, latest modular infrastructure is provided to each employee and it
is upgraded as per need of the staff.
e) Industry interaction
Many departments like Commerce and Economics have tie-ups with the industry
where-in teachers and students collaborate with different companies for consultancies,
internships and projects. Memorandums of Understanding and letters of association
have been signed with various industries.
Practicing managers from different industries are invited for expert talks. Through
these interactions, the college contributes significantly for the empowerment of the
students by providing them employment opportunities.
Placement drives are organized in the campus and students are also taken to other
institutes for placements. A large number of students have been adjusted.
6.2.5 How does the Head of the Institution ensure that adequate information from
feedback and personal contacts etc. is available for the top management and the
stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?
The college disseminates information to its stakeholders and keeps them updated on
the quality of its performance.
The Head of the Institution has periodical meetings with the members of the
Managing Committee. The Managing Committee is regularly updated on the
academic infrastructural status, policy and financial matters of the college.
The Managing Committee takes a keen interest in the affairs of the college. It has its
office in a separate building on the campus. Members of the Managing Committee
attend office daily where they are assisted by their secretarial staff. It is possible to
contact them whenever the need arises. Members of the Managing Committee are
always keen to assist the college so they keep themselves updated on all matters
concerning the institution.
Members of the Managing Committee visit the Principal‘s office periodically to
discuss matters which require their attention. They are updated about various
activities through telephonic conversations as well. Whenever students achieve
laurels, the members are informed. Academic results are put up for their perusal.
Members of the Managing Committee attend the functions of the college such as
cultural functions, Prize Distribution Day, Sports Day and the Convocation. As such,
they are provided first hand information on the quality functioning of the college.
The college newsletter ‗Spectrum‘ is published quarterly. It is a comprehensive
document on college activities, providing information on achievements in academics,
sports and co-curricular activities. It also comprehends research publications,
seminars, conferences and workshops. The Spectrum is distributed to all stakeholders
so that they have a broad compendium on many aspects of the college.
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The College Prospectus features information on faculty, courses offered and their
prospects, co-curricular activities, rules and regulation regarding admission, college
rules, facilities available and the outstanding achievements of students.
The college website updates stakeholders on information about the policies and
programs of the college and their outcome. Bulletin boards keep the students well
informed about the activities being organised in the college throughout the year.
Staff meetings inform the faculty about matters pertaining to them. Faculty notice
boards are used to inform them about meetings, appointments, faculty development
programs and information sent by the Panjab University, the UGC and MHRD.
The Annual Report is a crucial document for disseminating information on college
policy, programs and their successful implementation. It bears information about
achievements of the faculty and students, performance of the NCC, NSS and outreach
programs, the success of co-curricular activities, recipients of Roll of Honour, College
Colour and Merit Certificate. The Annual Report is published in the College
Magazine and reaches every home so that all stakeholders are informed about the
activities and achievements of the college.
6.2.6. How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes.
As discussed earlier, the staff is provided a lot of procedural autonomy in carrying out
the tasks which are compiled taking the views of the staff into considerartion. Financial
support is provided for departmental endeavours. Achievements of the staff are appreciated.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolution made by the Management Council in the last year and
the status of implementation of such resolution. The Management Committee holds its meetings in the Committee Room of the
Khalsa Dewan which is its administrative office. The Managing Committee reflects the
democratic spirit followed by the institution. The number of resolutions passed and
implemented in the past five years are as given below:
Table: 6.1 Resolutions Passed by the Management and their Implementation.
Year Date Time Venue No. of Agenda
items
Status of
implementation
2010-11 03.06.2010 10.30 a.m. Committee Room
of Khalsa Dewan
7 All resolutions
were implemented
2011-12 08.08.2011 10.00 am. -do- 7 -do-
2012-13 05.06.2012 10.30 am. -do- 9 -do-
2013-14 05.07.2013 11.30 am. -do- 13 -do-
2014-15 03.05.2014 10.30 am. -do- 10 -do-
2015-16 19.06.2015 10.00 am. -do- 12 -do-
The management passes resolutions on various issues like recruitment of new staff,
confirmation of the ones on probation, their career advancement and regarding budget and
additions or alterations in infrastructure etc. All resolutions are duly implemented.
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6.2.8 Does the affiliating University make a provision for according the status of
autonomy to an affiliated institution? If yes, what are the efforts made by the
Institution in obtaining autonomy?
As KCW is eligible for autonomy according to the criteria laid down by UGC for
autonomous colleges, the college can apply for the same in the future when the governing
body and society so demands. The college has an excellent academic record, outstanding co-
curricular achievements in youth festival and in the sports arena, brilliant infrastructure and
faculty and an enviable A+ grade in the last NAAC inspection.
6.2.9 How does the institution ensures that grievances/complaints are promptly
attended to and resolved effectively. Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature
of grievances for promoting better stakeholders relationship.
Grievances are resolved effectively to the stakeholder‘s satisfaction. The Grievance
Redressal Cell takes cases of complaints which are dropped in the complaint box
placed prominently outside the administrative office. Students are encouraged to use
this if they have any problem. The convener and members of the Grievance Redressal
Cell open the complaint box and scan the complaints which are then registered. They
are then dealt with to the satisfaction of the complainant. The nature of the complaint
and its redressal are recorded.
Tutors who are incharge of tutorial groups are also authorised to take up students‘
complaints and help in their redressal. They can also take the help of the senior tutor;
other officials can also be involved depending on the nature of the complaint.
The members of the Student Council are also empowered to take up the grievances of
students. They can discuss these with the senior faculty member who is incharge of
the student council. If it is found necessary, she can take up the matter with the
Principal.
The hostel head girl takes up complaints received from resident students. These are
discussed with the hostel warden who may take them to the Principal, depending on
the nature of the complaint. The Managing Committee takes keen interest in the
governance of the hostels. If need arises, a meeting is called between the members of
the Managing Committee, the Principal and the Wardens.
A sustained effort is made for the quick and satisfactory disposal of all cases of
complaint so as to maintain an amicable relationship between stakeholders.
6.2.9 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by
and against the institute and provide details on the issues on decisions of the court
on these.
During the last four years no court case has been filed by the college and no case has
been filed against the college.
6.2.10 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analysing students feedback on
Institutional performance and if yes what was the outcome and response of the
Institute to such an effort?
Yes, the college has a mechanism for analysing student feedback on institutional
performance. At the end of the academic year, students are asked to fill the feedback form
which is to improve the functioning of the college.
Feedback is carefully studied and followed up. Members of the faculty are advised
in response to healthy criticism. To benefit students who are the target
beneficiaries‘, faculty per course may be re-allocated whenever the need arises.
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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
KCW as an institution is well-accepted for its academic excellence and focuses on the
knowledge input. A key in keeping up with the ever dynamic environment and its challenges,
has been the efforts towards continuous development and enrichment of the faculty and the
non-teaching staff alike.
6.3.1. What are the efforts made by the Institution to enhance the Professional
development of the teaching and non-teaching staff?
Teaching staff
The college enables its faculty members to attend faculty development programs.
The faculty members attend orientation and refresher courses, national and international
conferences, seminars and workshops.
Latest ICT tools and techniques are made available to the faculty.
The college has organized faculty development programs, seminars, training sessions
and motivational talks with a view to improve and enhance the professional skills of
teachers.
Non-teaching staff
The non-teaching staff members are encouraged to improve their qualifications by
joining various courses of study.
Workshops are organized for non teaching staff for ICT awareness.
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment
through training, retaining and motivating the employees for the roles and
responsibilities they perform?
A number of strategies are adopted by the college for faculty empowerment through
training:
Adequate infrastructure such as Wi-Fi campus, access to internet, computer laboratory,
etc. are provided to the faculty.
Faculty training programs are organized for empowering faculty through training so that
they are better equipped to teach through smart pedagogy which makes the classroom
attractive and purposeful thereby enhancing the image of the teacher.
Faculty members attend seminars, refresher and orientation courses at various
universities. They share knowledge and skills attained by them with other faculty
members. The training acquired by them is used for academic and administrative
purposes enhancing the quality of work carried out by them which adds to their self-
esteem.
Faculty members are assigned duties which empower them and give them a chance to be
a part of the administration. They are appointed members of the Advisory Body, Vice-
Principal, Staff-representatives, Heads of Departments and Conveners of Committees.
The faculty is exposed to various assignments like being made center-superintendent,
external examiner, co-ordinator and registrar of internal exams etc. on rotational basis.
This results in job enrichment as well as instills a sense of confidence.
The administrative head of various job profiles is assisted by members, taken from
teaching and non-teaching staff. This helps in building a healthy team spirit in the college.
Complete autonomy is provided to the principal investigator of the research projects.
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Duty leave is provided for attending seminars, conferences and on being invited as
experts and resource persons.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and
ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and
considered for better appraisal.
The performance appraisal system in any organization is an essential apparatus that
helps to provide important and useful information for the assessment of employees‘ skill,
knowledge, ability and overall job performance. It also helps the management to diagnose
training and development needs of the employees and deciding the future course of action for
the organization itself.
Information on multiple activities of the teaching staff is adequately maintained.
Faculty members are required to maintain yearly self-assessment report incorporating
details of teaching, remedial measures for slow learners, examination, evaluation,
research, administrative work, extension activities, academic results which are
subjected to verification by the Principal. The credits are published in the college
magazine Rashma under the heading –Principal‘s Annual Report.
The student feedback is another indicator of teaching styles and efficiency of the
teacher.
Non-teaching staff members are assessed annually for the period of each financial
year. The APR contains a brief description of duties undertaken by the employee,
timely accomplishment of planned work, proficiency in work and personal attributes
such as attitude to work, sense of responsibility, communication skill, analytical
ability, inter-personal relations etc.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the
management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the
appropriate stakeholders?
The head of the department evaluates the performance of lab staff through student
feedback and through their performance during practical classes.
APR is a key parameter for considering the employee for promotion and important
assignments.
Self-appraisal forms are filled by the teaching staff annually, their promotion depends on
these.
Management does not review or comment on self appraisal forms unless there is a major
lapse which is conveyed to them by the Principal.
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non-teaching staff.
What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last
four years.
Residential facility: The college provides residential facility to teaching and non-teaching
staff members. At present there are 10 residential flats for non-teaching and 12 for teaching
faculty. The facility of loans against provident funds is also available to staff.
Banking Facility; Applicable and available to all the employees (Teaching, non-teaching and
contract staff) as well as students on all working days as per RBI rules.
Wi-Fi facility; Wi-Fi applicable and available to all employees (Teaching, non-teaching and
contract staff) as well as all the students as per PU rules.
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Subsidized Canteen; Applicable and available to all employees (Teaching, non-teaching and
contractual) as well as students as per KCW rules.
Uniform; Supplied to all ancillary workers.
Maternity leave; to the female employees of the college respectively.
Photocopy facility; available in college library at subsidized rate.
Special Workshops free of cost: Teaching and non-teaching staff avail benefit of free
workshops in self development like knowledge of computers, language, psychological
counseling and so on.
Free medical camps are organized for the benefit of students and staff.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining the
eminent faculty?
The college attracts some of the most talented young minds every year. The presence
of an illustrious faculty apart from academic excellence and student career progression is one
of the major factors that KCW continues to be a dream destination in Punjab. Every year, the
college attracts highly qualified academicians specializing in their area of expertise. The
recruitment notice released by the college authorities on periodic intervals receives a
phenomenal response and selections are made based on an intensive selection process drafted
by a duly constituted selection committee. The best-in-class infrastructure of the college ,Wi-
Fi enabled campus, well-equipped and technology enabled library and access to multiple
knowledge repositories facilitates a favorable research environment to the faculty members
The management makes all efforts to foster a family feeling on the campus. The college
creates an atmosphere of care, concern and respect that spontaneously generates sense of
belongingness and in turn deeper commitment among members of faculty. Due importance is
given to economic satisfaction of faculty members by providing timely promotions, annual
increments and confirmation after probation. The faculty can pursue their academic interests
in this ambience which is helpful in attracting and retaining eminent faculty.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of
available financial resources?
Towards the end of the academic session, the head of the departments and conveners
of societies give their financial requirements for the succeeding session through a planned
budget which is an estimate of the expenditure to be incurred during the year. This is
submitted to the Superintendent Accounts. It is reviewed and approved by the Principal.
Quotations are invited for the purchase of items and orders are placed as per quality
specifications and cost effectiveness.
Purchase committee monitors the calling of quotations for various purchases.
Construction and major renovation work of the building is subject to the approval of the
Managing Committee which scrutinizes the requirements and sanctions expenditure as
per financial rules.
Before making any purchase, the college seeks permission of the Managing Committee
for actual expenses already sanctioned by them in broadly estimated amounts in the
annual budget meeting of the Managing Committee.
The Principal acts as the drawing and disbursing officer of the college accounts. She is
authorized to receive grants/funds and approve expenditure within her financial
competence.
Documentary record of all financial transactions is kept under vigil by the office
superintendent.
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Inventories and stocks are physically verified at the session end.
Members of the faculty look after financial aid and fee concession to the needy
students.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanism for internal and external audit? When was
the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details
on compliance.
The College has two systems of auditing, internal and external. The internal auditor
audits the income and expenditure of the college. The Khalsa Dewan Managing Committee
appoints a chartered accountant to audit the yearly accounts of the college. The CA audits
the annual income and expenditure statement along with the balance sheet of the college
which is duly signed by him. External auditing is carried out by the audit teams from the DC
Office, Ludhiana and the office of the DPI (Colleges) Punjab, Chandigarh.
6.4.3. What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the
deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of
academic and administrative expenditure activities of the previous four years
and reserve funds available with the institution, if any.
The major sources of institutional receipts/funding include the following:
Fees/dues from the students.
The administrative body i.e. the DPI provides 95% of the total salary account and
other approved heads for maintenance of the college.
The remaining 5% for salary as well as an additional amount towards maintenance is
provided by the management i.e. the Governing Body of the college.
Various grants received from the UGC.
The deficit of the college is managed by the management i.e. the Governing Body of the
college.
Financial year Income (Rs.) Expenditure (Rs.) Corpus Funds
2015-16 19,67,83,346.87 15,34,93,066.25 4,32,90,280.62
2014-15 17,89,91,996.00 12,98,90,216.07 4,91,01,779.93
2013-14 15,20,58,450.95 13,76,54,253.00 1,44,04,197.95
2012-13 15,55,28,653.20 10,81,96,619.06 4,73,32,034.14
2011-12 13,32,39,405.13 9,14,11,677.80 4,18,27,727.33
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding
and the utilization of the same.
The college submits proposals for major and minor projects, and for the conduct of
seminars to UGC and other funding agencies. (refer 3.2.1)
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6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.1 (a) Has the institution established a Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If yes, what is
the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it
contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance process ?
The college formally established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell. It was established in
2004 as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. It works effectively towards
institutionalizing of quality enhancement initiatives.
a) How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the
Management/authorities for implementation and how many were actually
implemented?
As many as 44 major resolutions have been implemented by the management in the past four
years. Sanctions for infrastructural enhancement, expenditure on functions, scholarships are
carried out through daily accounting.
This committee conceives plans, executes growth oriented programs and keeps an eye over
functioning of all components of college. It maintains quality improvement by focusing on
various issues-
Welfare scheme for students.
Introducing new subjects and courses.
Infrastructure requirements.
Programs to inculcate values and patriotic feelings in youth.
Requirements of staff and students in terms of teaching and equipment, machines,
books, and journals in the library.
Installation of interactive boards in smart class rooms for multimedia based
presentation.
Engaging lectures for full duration.
Besides ensuring excellent achievements in academic, sports and extra-curricular/co-
curricular activities, the IQAC strengthens the value system by planning programs for
inculcating ethical understanding among students, sensitizing them to needs of the
community, generating marketing skills, communication skills, self-employment and positive
thinking among the learners.
b) Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any
significant contribution made by them.
The IQAC has a few external members from industry in its composition. They provide us
feedback to fill the gaps between theory and practice with respect to employability through
organizing workshops, seminars and industrial visits. Suggestions are implemented as college
invites experts to be called from the industry for counseling students on how to prepare
themselves for the job market.
c) How do students and alumnae contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?
Students contribute to the IQAC through their representatives in the Students Council who
have regular meetings with their faculty incharge and with the Principal. As these members
of the council and its office bearers are highly motivated and they have made their mark in
academics and co-curricular activities, they have the capability of making meaningful
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contributions to the quality aspects of the college. The alumnae association has a vibrant
relationship with the college. They make useful suggestion for its betterment. Their
suggestions are deliberated in meeting of the Advisory Committee and in staff meetings with
a view to providing quality education to the students. Retired faculty is also closely
associated with the college and they donate money for scholarships to be given to students.
d) How does IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the
Institution.
Senior members of the faculty and the Principal dwell on quality parameters in academics
and administration. Conveners of committees, co-ordinators of cells and various societies are
informed in meetings about the aspirations of stakeholders, the framing of policy and
programs and the extent to which they have been successfully carried out. Information is now
being managed through appropriate software, where data can be stored and recovered for
better functioning.
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for quality assurance of the
academic and administrative activities? If yes give details of its
operationalization.
The members of the IQAC work towards the assurance of quality in academic and
administrative activities. IQAC ensures better association and correlation between academic
and administrative activities. Periodic meetings provide a platform to discuss the future
action plans and a post-analysis of activities conducted. These regular reviews ensure
sustenance of quality in academic and administrative activities.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of
the Quality Assurance Programs? If yes, give details enumerating its impact.
Faculty Development Programs are conducted for providing training to the staff.
At the beginning of the session, an orientation program is organized for teachers
to enhance professional responsibility.
Extension lectures are organized on ways to enhance subject expertise aligned
with contemporary trends.
Faculty development programs and training sessions are organized for the faculty
to hone their pedagogic and computer literacy skills.
Workshops are held for non-teaching staff as well in order to smoothen
administrative functioning.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit other external review of the
academic provisions? If yes, how are the outcomes used to improve the
institutional activities.
Academic Audit and reviews of the academic provisions form the basis for improving
the teaching, learning and evaluation in the institution which undertakes elaborate measures
to sustain the tradition of academic excellence. Results of examinations are maintained by the
registrar office and by the individual teachers in their personal files. These results are
analysed for gauging the success of the teaching learning process. Areas of weakness are
catered to by changing pedagogic strategies. Results of the university examination are
analysed in a similar way by the heads of departments and members of the faculty. Positions
attained by the students in university examination are a matter of pride for students, parents,
faculty, the Principal and management. Meritorious students are felicitated and other students
are encouraged to follow their example.
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6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanism aligned with the requirements
of the relevant external quality assurances/regulatory authorities.
The quality assurance and academic systems are developed in keeping with the
national policy of inclusive education and according to the guidelines of the PU and UGC.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching
learning process? Give details of the structure methodologies of operations and
successes.
The Institution embraces various mechanisms in order to review and contemporize the
teaching and learning process.
The Time Table committee prepares the time table well in advance of the academic
session as the success of the teaching learning process depends on the successful
management of infrastructure and deployment of faculty.
Heads of the department review the main time-table and work out the schedule and
work load for their own departments.
Members of the faculty are required to maintain a copy of the syllabus for the course
they are teaching, it is carefully unitized and conveyed to the students with
specification of weightage of marks for each part of the syllabus.
Students are apprised of library books. Library facilities are reviewed for their
adequacy by students and faculty and they are upgraded.
Regular guest lectures for update on emerging areas are ensured.
Class tests are taken regularly. All marks are recorded and reviewed.
Intelligent and weak students are never segregated. However weak students can seek
the time of the teacher.
The success of the teaching learning process depends largely on the faculty whose
competence keeps excellence in focus at all times.
The results of the teaching learning process have been excellent, for this reason the
college attracts a very large number of students.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms
and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
All stakeholders are involved in the process of policy making and the outcome of
these is conveyed to them through the following mechanisms.
The Annual Report is printed in the college magazine.
The college website.
The media.
The Alumnae Association.
The Parent-Teacher Association.
The college newsletter.
The above mechanisms link the college with the stakeholders and keep them updated on the
successful outcome of its quality assurance programs and policies.
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CRITERIA VII - INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS
―Our environment, the world in which we live and work is a mirror of our attitude and
expectations‟ -Earl Nightingale
Khalsa College for Women believes in creating a healthy and green environment for the
sharp brains of tomorrow and is taking all steps forward to inculcate the spirit of
environmental consciousness amongst its students. As students enter the college campus, they
are greeted by lush green lawns, beautiful flower beds, huge swaying trees and chirping birds
which mark the beginning of their day with a sense of inner peace and harmony.
A devoted team of trained gardeners guided by faculty members is responsible for
maintaining the greenery in the college campus. The campus with a history spanning over
100 years, has acknowledged its responsibility towards spreading awareness about
environment conservation and protection in the young blood of the society. The Eco-club, the
Gardening club, NCC and NSS units of the college regularly organize tree plantation drives
and rallies to sensitize the students and the residents of the city about various environmental
issues that require immediate action.
As a landmark educational institution, Khalsa College is committed to produce socially
responsible citizens who not only excel in academics, but are also conscious about preserving
their environment for ensuring sustainable development.
7.1.1 Does the institute conduct a Green Audit of the campus and facilities?
―Practice what you preach‖ The college follows this motto as it lays the foundation
of eco-friendly ambience in the lives of the students. Constant efforts are made to develop a
sustainable system of environment conservation with the active involvement of faculty
members and students. The institution takes all possible steps to make the campus eco-
friendly and conduct Green Audit .
The college has 14 acre campus in which 28328 sq.mt. is covered by its buildings.
In fact, it has a green college campus to the tune of 30% of its total area which is
much higher than requisite 11% as stipulated by the National Forest Policy for the
institutions. Lush green lawns and playgrounds form an integral part of the green
belt and a treat to the eyes.
The college has wide variety of trees in addition to several species of shrubs,
climbers, herbs and small plants. The college has developed eco-friendly
environment that is conducive to effective learning and development of new ideas,
both for students and faculty.
The college has an Eco-Club, Gardening club, NSS and NCC units. The students
of these units plant trees and attend clean and green programs in and around the
college.
The use of plastic bags is banned in the campus and the entire campus has been
declared as a ―No Plastic Zone‖.
The college has employed eight gardeners who work under the direct supervision
of the Principal for the maintenance of the flora and the aesthetic beautification of
the college campus.
The green cover on the campus is carefully nurtured, no trees are cut and
cementing is minimized to facilitate water percolation.
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7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly
Energy conservation
Use of renewable energy
Water harvesting
Efforts for carbon neutrality
Plantation
Hazardous waste management
E-waste management
Energy Conservation
The college pays due attention to conserve as much energy as possible.
The laboratories and classrooms are built in such a way that the rooms are flooded
with ample sunlight, resulting in minimal usage of electricity for lighting
purposes.
Students have put up display sign near electric switch boards in classrooms that
read ‗switch off when not in use‘.
The college has taken due care to replace all electric filament bulbs with tube
lights or CFL bulbs to reduce power consumption.
The tutorial lectures are also effectively used as a platform to sensitize and
encourage the students to conserve energy in all its forms by minimizing wastage
and by thrift usage.
Various awareness programs on energy conservation are organized from time to
time. For instance the department of Physics organized a short skit entitled ‗Save
Electricity, Help Nature‘ through which it suggested the diverse ways of
conserving electric power.
Electronic equipments and gadgets are shut off during non-working hours.
Computers, Printers, Copiers etc. which are not in use are shut down and
disconnected at the end of the day.
Members of student council and faculty have been deputed to check the wastage
of electrical energy by ensuring that fans should not run in unoccupied classrooms
and laboratories.
Main switches are installed outside classrooms and various blocks to save
electricity.
Use of Renewable Energy
The department of Physics has installed a solar panel of 75w 12v for lighting an
LED lamp and for performing experiments in the laboratory.
The institution encourages the students to organize plantation drives from time to
time to educate them about the concept of ‗Each One Plant One‟ in renewing
energy.
Water Harvesting
The leakage and overflow of water is prevented by taking all steps in framing the
structure of water flows and regular check ups.
The college has a rain water harvesting system for recharging the ground water.
Water released by Air-Conditioners is collected in buckets/containers for watering
the plants.
Efforts for Carbon Neutrality
The college encourages its staff members and students to become responsible
citizens and reduce carbon footprints.
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The college staff has started the practice of car pooling to reduce carbon
emissions.
The college campus is lined with a large number of trees of diverse varieties that
absorb excess carbon dioxide and reduce air pollution.
The use of solar energy is also being promoted.
Dried leaves are not allowed to be burnt, rather collected in a pit and used as
manure.
Plantation
The college has a well maintained ‗Cactus Garden‘ and the ‗Herbal Garden‘
which has medicinal plants. Students are being educated about the beneficial
values of plants around them while paving way for their protection.
NSS camp having the theme „Environment including Preservation of Natural
Resources‟, was celebrated by the college. World Environment day (5th
June),
Plantation day (30th
July) and Anniversary of Nature/ Eco club (17th
Sep) were
celebrated by various clubs in the college by planting trees.
Regular trips are organized to biodiversity rich areas in order to familiarize the
students with the diverse variety of flora. Van Mahotsav is celebrated in the
college and activities are organized to mark the event including a street play ‗
Jagte raho‘ enacted by students with the theme of planting more trees, poster
session and a pledge to save mother earth.
Members of gardening club distribute plants of medicinal importance in painted
and well decorated pots as Diwali gifts to spread the message of celebrating eco-
friendly Diwali.
‗My Garden‘ a project on a garden developed and maintained by the students was
also started to raise ecological awareness and cultivate admiration for nature
amongst the students
Hazardous Waste Management
All care is taken to dispose off the hazardous waste in an eco-friendly manner.
Use of plastic is restricted in the campus and students are made aware of the
hazardous effects of using polythene bags through various awareness camps.
Strict instructions are given to the tuck shop and the college canteen against the
use of polythene bags which are strictly prohibited. Jute, paper and cloth bags are
promoted through exhibitions organized during Diwali Mela. More than 200 paper
and cloth bags were made by NSS volunteers and sold in the campus on Diwali
Mela.
Used cells and batteries are collected for their proper disposal.
Proper collection and segregation of the glass and solid waste is done using
separate bins. The glass waste collected is sent to PAU for recycling.
The Department of Bio-Technology regularly organizes visits to various places to
create awareness among students about waste management. One of the special
visits organized in 2014 was to the Science Express- ―Bio Diversity Special
Train‖. Students were made conversant with the bio-diversity of Himalayas, North
Eastern Area, Western Ghats, Coastal Areas and Islands.
Best out of waste competitions are organized by Home Science and Fine Arts
Departments on a regular basis.
E-Waste Management
The e-waste from college computer labs is disposed off formally in an eco-
friendly manner.
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The college has also taken an initiative to collect e-waste within the college
campus to help the students, faculty and other employees to easily dispose-off
their e-waste. E-waste bins have been installed in the college to encourage
students to learn to dispose off e-waste properly.
An event on e-waste awareness and management was organised by Department of
Computer Science. The event comprised of ‗Poster Making‘ and ‗Model Making‘
competitions to generate knowledge and awareness about the emerging threat of
e-waste, its hazards and options available for its safe disposal.
The College also organized a workshop on ―E-waste Awareness‖ to generate
knowledge and awareness about the emerging threat of E-waste, which is
expected to grow very rapidly in India. The resource person, Mr Shray Tyagi, Sr.
Marketing Executive (BTL, Promotion & Branding), Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, encouraged the students to focus on cost-effective and innovative
technologies to ensure eco-friendly recycling of various components of e-waste to
reduce the burden on environment.
Some Other Environmental Initiatives 3-„R‟
Khalsa College has been a leader in various environmental issues. Two students of the
College have taken an enthusiastic initiative in the context under the leadership of Jyotsana
and Drishti from B.A.1st year. They are committed to spread awareness about making our
planet healthier through the use of 3 R’s-Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Reduce
Reducing means producing less waste and consciously avoiding products.
Reducing use of water and electricity is top priority.
The college has started an initiative to avoid plastic bags.
It is a regular practice in canteen to avoid use of paper plates, thus saving the
environment.
No wood is burnt in any cooking practice.
Students and staff are encouraged to reduce fuel consumption through strategy of car
pooling and activa pooling, thereby reducing environmental pollution.
Reuse
‗Reuse‘ of materials is practiced by the students. Old things are repaired and reused.
The old clothes gathered from the students are further distributed to the needy. Old
and torn –clothing is used as dusters.
Blank papers from discarded answer books are used by seniors and faculty for rough
work. Test copies are returned in the next session to be used as rough copies.
Text books are collected from seniors to be distributed among needy students.
Recycle
The students of the college also believe in the principle of ‗Recycle‘ .The waste
materials are separated and recyclable products are transformed into new items.The
used stationery sheets and files are recycled. Separate containers are kept by the
Chemistry Department for glass waste and solid waste. Glass waste is sent to PAU for
recycling.
Students make attractive show pieces and useful items like dolls, wall hangings,
coasters, book marks etc. Their creative pursuits are not only a treat to the eye but also
an inspiration to others to follow this path of being environmentally conscious friends
of the planet.
Artificial bird houses are made from waste coconut shell, tiny sticks picked from the
backyards and small pieces of wood.
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Other noteworthy initiatives undertaken by the college to protect the environment are-
In order to reduce waste in the college premises the Green audit team recommended
the use of compost bin for food waste.
Canteen contractor is also instructed not to throw the food waste in garbage bin, rather
the use of compost bin is recommended in the college Canteen and Hostel mess.
Instead of burning garden waste, it is collected in a pit. This compost is left to mature
and ultimately is used on the grounds.
A project on Vermi Composting for effective eco-friendly solid waste management
was initiated by the Botany and Zoology Department.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of the innovations introduced during the last four years which have
created a positive impact on the functioning of the college
ICT and Innovative –Teaching –Learning Pedagogies
The computer labs of the college are duly upgraded after regular intervals of time to
incorporate latest available hardware and software and the students are provided
adequate hands-on training on their usage.
The college also organized a week long training session for the teaching faculty to
hone their computer literacy skills.
For fostering digital environment in the campus, the college has installed computers
and printers in various departments.
The administrative and accounts office has also been automated with GUI based
software which has resulted in improved productivity leading to quicker and better
services.
An extensive usage of audio-visual aids for teaching purposes is done, concentrating
more on the powerpoint presentations and documentaries, for effective delivery of
learning content.
Academic Innovations
The institution has introduced many new innovative practices to help the students in their
pursuit of attaining quality education.
The college has remedial classes, special classes for weak students.Teachers of
various departments have started drafting question banks for the students to help them
revise their syllabi. This has helped the students to improve their pass percentage.
Career Coaching Club
The college has established a career coaching club for assisting the students in
realizing their career goals by providing them coaching for various competitive
exams. Regular classes are conducted by the club for helping the students in their
preparation. Guest lectures are also organized from time to time to facilitate face to
face interaction of the college students with the persons who have already qualified
various prestigious exams.
Experts are invited to interact with students and prepare them for interviews.
Auditorium
The college has a centrally air-conditioned auditorium in the campus, installed with
state-of-art equipment and constructed in latest architectural design. The auditorium
boasts of most up-to-date audio visual facilities and it acts as a platform to the
students for fruitful academic and cultural activities.
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Commitment towards Experiential Learning
The commitment of the institution to provide experiential learning to its students through
an active learning process instead of the passive practice of rote or didactic learning,
has brought a revolutionary change in the basic mode of communicating information
for the purpose of issues related to the learner and the learning context.
All the departments of the college now follow the basic concept of learning. Various
activities are organized for the purpose of curriculum enrichment. A special effort is
made to equip the students with practical skills and also to provide them a wide
perspective.
Students‘ internship and regular visits to scientific institutions, industries, stock exchange,
museums, ecological parks, forests and botanical gardens pave the way in providing
visuals with indelible memory banks. The institution engages the students in critical
thinking, problem solving and decision making in contexts that are personally relevant
to them.
A lot of stress is laid on the fact that at the heart of all learning is the way we process our
experiences. Experiential education, a key approach to student-centered learning for a
sustainable future has created a positive impact on the quality of learning and
academic outcomes of our students.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 (a)Title of the practice: Democratization of Teaching Departments
Goal
Complete freedom is given to the teaching departments in order to:
Provide involvement of all the faculty members in the smooth functioning of the
college.
Synchronization of work and allocation of duties to all faculty members of the
departments.
Hold departmental meetings to devise strategy to handle new curriculum.
Forward views of the members on any curriculum design through their representatives
on the Board of studies in their subject at the University.
Brief the heads of departments about the views of the members of the department on
any policy matter to be discussed in staff meeting.
Guide the new faculty members in improving their teaching learning process.
Organize co-curricular activities and societies of the departments such as workshops,
seminars, industrial visits and extension lectures.
Context
For the smooth functioning of the institution, it is essential to go for decentralization and
delegation as the top management cannot always look into the day to day affairs of different
departments. It is therefore, essential that the major polices of the institution remain in the
hands of the management and principal, who ensure that they corroborate the vision and
mission of the college while the rest of the operational duties are allocated to various
departments of the college. Division of work according to specialization and coordination
between departments ensure that the organization grows and develops smoothly and
efficiently. Even though they are given authority, they are absolutely answerable to the
Principal and the Advisory Committee/IQAC that all work has been done keeping in mind the
spirit and objectives of the organization.
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Practice
The implementation of this practice is observed as follows:
The various teaching departments convene a meeting at the beginning of the session
to assign responsibility to different members of the department for the preparation of
schedules for different programs.
Various teaching departments finalize academic and co-academic calendar of the
activities of their departments.
Tutorial teachers make students aware of the college activities and motivate them to
participate whole heartedly in those activities.
The departments also organize guest-lectures/ seminars/workshops/visits for the
overall development of students.
Evidence of success
The practice has helped the college as follows:
The delegation of duty amongst all the staff members brings out the best in them and
inspires the staff to come forth with new and innovative ideas. It fosters a healthy
environment at the work place where no one feels overburdened.
It has helped in creating mutual trust among the members of the departments.
It has helped the Principal also to focus on other important developmental activities of
the college and discuss only policy matters regarding working of the department with
the heads of departments.
7.3.2 (b) Title of the practice: Triadic Development Program
Goal
Holistic Development through being Enlightened, Empowered and Empathic.
Being Aware and Enlightened through “Orientation Program”
Being Endowed and Empowered through “ Project Sashakt”
Being Connected and Empathic through “Synapse-Connecting with Community”
Context
Education goes far beyond academics- it is not the learning of facts but the training of the
mind to think and make rational choices. The goal of education in KCW is to enlighten the
students and empower them with various competencies, yet make them remain connected to
their roots and give back to the society that they belong to.
The college has an elaborate orientation program which aims to introduce the newcomers to
the rich traditions of KCW and to create bonding of newcomers with their seniors and
teachers. The orientation or induction process is aimed at awareness and enlightenment –
knowing yourself and the people around you. It provides for interaction and healthy exchange
of ideas between different stakeholders..
This knowledge is complemented by process of feeling endowed and empowered. The
“Project Sashakt” is an endeavor to enable the students to stand up for themselves- to think,
analyze and act rationally. They are empowered with the knowledge for ensuring
impregnability. They are endowed with endurance and concept of safety in physical,
financial, virtual, behavioral and emotional aspects.
The final touches to these aware and empowers personalities comes with the inculcation of a
feeling to stay connected with the community and to be desirous of ―giving back to the
society ― by taking care of their social and physical surroundings on the whole.“Synapse-the
community club” of the college is an attempt to transform the teenagers of today into mature
and benevolent citizens of tomorrow. The Eco Club is an endeavor to ―stay connected with
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nature‖. Besides this, all the departments of the college contribute to the cause of community
and environment through a plethora of activities throughout the year.
Practice
As a part of our commitment to ensure Triadic Development of the students, all departments
of the college extend their knowledge and expertise.
Various activities are organized for this purpose. However, following special initiatives have
been planned so as to provide opportunities for our students to advance physically, mentally
and spiritually in ―Triadic harmony‖
The Induction/Orientation Program is the first dimension of the Triadic Development
Program. This program caters especially to the first year students and helps in the process of
their induction to the college. Realizing the fact that they are the youngest in the college, just
freshly out of school and stepping into college life, they are eased through this phase of
transition. This program also attempts to introduce the newcomers to the rich traditions of
KCW and to create bonding between the newcomers and their seniors.
The first Assembly of the session begins with the college shabad and the distribution
of the Prasad among the students to spread positive vibes which serve as a harbinger
of future success. Students are made aware of the rules and regulations of the college
and in charges of main committees and clubs are introduced. This induction process
consists of awareness and enlightenment-―knowing yourself and the people around
you‖. It provides for interaction and healthy exchange of ideas between different
stakeholders. The elaborate introductory assembly is followed by individual
orientation programs at departmental level.
The college provides ample opportunities to its students to become aware of
themselves and their culture. In order to enable the students to have a deep insight of
their talents, various talent hunt competitions are held at the beginning of the session.
An impressive exhibition about our culture and traditions is also organized and
students are encouraged to take part in various competitions related to our rich and
diverse heritage.
The formal induction process culminates with the Fresher‟s get-togethers, the grand
and resplendent ceremonies of various departments, organized by the senior students
to formally welcome the newcomers to the college.
Project Sashakt, the second dimension of Triadic development comprises of various
empowerment programs carried out by all departments for skill training and enhancement.
The departments of Commerce and Management are engaged in propagating
‗Financial Literacy‘ and entrepreneurial skills among the students of the college. The
basic aim is to develop a set of skills and knowledge that allows an individual to make
informed and effective decisions with their financial resources.
The department of Computer Science organizes various programs for not only
computer literacy but also ‗Cyber Safety Education‟ in the college. The objective of
internet safety for students is achieved by providing knowledge about maximizing the
user‘s personal safety, and security risks to private information while using the
internet. It also involves awareness about protection from computer crime in general
The department of Physical Education has designed a self-defense program to make
the girls more aware, prepared and ready for any unforeseen circumstances. This
includes elaborate Safety discussion discourses along with learning of various
physical techniques to handle danger confidently with minimum reaction time.
The languages departments of English, Punjabi and Hindi are involved in propagating
communication skills and providing etiquette training to enable the students to learn
the nuances of language expression and proprieties of behavior.
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The department of Psychology in collaboration with the Counseling Cell of the
college organizes various orientation programs and workshops for empowering the
students through Emotion Management and Life Skills training. The students are
guided in their pursuit of self awareness and counselled to attain emotional maturity
for personality development-the key to personal and professional success and
happiness.
KCW Synapse - the Community Club, is a student initiative comprising the third
dimension of the triadic development program and involves enthusing the students with
empathy and the spirit of ‗giving back to the society‟. Various activities are organized to
encourage the students to connect and relate with their community and surroundings.
KCW synapse, the college community club works towards the goal of ―connecting
with community‖. It is actively engaged in various activities aimed at sensitizing the
students towards their social responsibility.
The students are encouraged to take care of their physical surroundings as well. The
KCW Eco Club aims to help the students in “connecting with nature”. It organizes
various awareness programs, plantation drives and nature walks in order to enable the
students to enjoy nature and become responsible for the conservation of our ecology.
„My Garden‟ is a small initiative in this direction. This is a small garden maintained
by the students. They are responsible for planting, watering, weeding and pruning of
all the plants and grass in the garden.
Evidence of success:
Holistic development of personalities.
Positive vibes in the campus due to amicable ambience amongst the stakeholders.
Fostering of interpersonal relationships among the students; there is no problem of
ragging or interpersonal conflict.
Many students have extended their talents and abilities cultivated in the campus into
full time vocations and have become successful entrepreneurs.
The college pass-outs are not only enlightened with factual knowledge but also
empowered with various life skills and display the success of our attempt to
„transform the teenagers of today into mature and benevolent citizens of tomorrow.‟
Problems Encountered
These initiatives demand energy, time and resources on part of the faculty as well as
the students.
The time constraints within the academic calendar call for a balance between attaining
the academic goals along with various extracurricular and extension activities
It is only commitment on part of the faculty and sustained motivation of students that
makes these practices a success.