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SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE

BURTUK, GANGTOK

EAST SIKKIM- 737101

www.sgcburtuk.in

SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR

SUBMISSION TO

NATIONAL ASSESMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

NAGARBHAVI, BANGALORE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No

PREFACE 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2-6

S.W.O.C–STRENGTHS-WEAKNESSES-OPPORTUNITIES

-CHALLANGES ANALYSIS 7-8

PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 9-15

CRITERIA WISE EVALUATIVE REPORTS 16

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS 17-29

CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION 30-71

CRITERION III: RESEARCH CONSULTANCY

AND EXTENSION 72-89

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND

LEARNING RESOURCES 90-100

CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 101-110

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP

AND MANAGEMENT 111-128

CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES 129-135

EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS 136-203

DECLERATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION 204

ANNEXURES 205

LETTER FROM AFILIATING UNIVERSITY 206

SIKKIM GAZETTE NOTIFICATION 207

LETTER FROM UGC IN THE NAME OF COLLEGE

AFFILIATION UNDER 2(f) AND 12 (b) 208 COPY OF MASTER PLAN OF THE COLLEGE 209

PHOTO GALLERY

PREFACE

It gives me immense pleasure to submit the Self Study Report of Sikkim Government

College, Burtuk for the first cycle of accreditation by the National Assessment &

Accreditation Council (NAAC).

This report has been prepared strictly following the guidelines laid down by NAAC. In this

report endeavour has been made to give a total reflection of all the administrative and

academic activities of this institution since its inception in July 2012, with special focus on

teaching- learning and evaluation, co-curricular activities and available infrastructural

facilities. It has been our constant endeavour to educate and equip our students with such

knowledge, life skills and ethical values that will not only enable them to become worthy

members of our nation but will also help them to respond positively to the challenges and

opportunity of our highly transitional society .

The IQAC committee has fourteen members. This includes the Principal, seven faculty

members, two external members and four student members. This has been done to make this

committee not only impartial and also highly representative.

This committee has prepared the Self Study Report (SSR) through extensive group discussion

with the members and regular interaction with Principal and the entire college fraternity.

This report which has been prepared and finalized with utmost sincerity, honesty and

dedication through the collective efforts of all the faculty members is now being submitted to

the NAAC for assessment and accreditation.

It will be our privilege to welcome the peer team of NAAC for an inspection of our college.

We are looking forward to their visit.

Principal

Dr. S Datta

Sikkim Government College, Burtuk

Gangtok, East Sikkim

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Sikkim Government College Burtuk was established in 2012 as the second campus of Sikkim

Government College, Tadong to meet the increasing demand for higher education in the state

.It acquired its own separate identity as an independent college when it became affiliated to

Sikkim University in August 2014. It is a co-educational Institution where the medium of

instruction is English. This college has students from all districts and even from neighboring

states belonging to diverse background. There is a good representation of all tribes and

communities of the state which in turn has resulted in a healthy mixture of

competitiveness, tolerance and respect for diversity.

This Institution had a very humble beginning from a few rooms in the DIET building with

only 179 students and 8 teachers. Today Sikkim Government College Burtuk has its own

independent sprawling campus spread over 3.5175 hectares of land at the Old India Press

complex in Balwakhani, Gangtok. The enrolment has also gone up substantially to 463

students in 2015-16. In the three years of its existence, the student strength of the college

has increased from a mere 179 to 866.

Situated atop a picturesque hill with a panoramic view of the entire Gangtok town, this

college with its quiet, idyllic environment has become ideal for learning and teaching.

This institution offers Under Graduate Honours courses in Commerce and 7 subjects in

Humanities which includes English, Economics, Political Science, Education, History,

Nepali and Sociology. Our first batch of students graduated with flying colours in June 2015,

with pass percentage being 97.7% and 97.6% in Arts and Commerce respectively.

Our philosophy of education has always been to meet the needs of the individual student by

encouraging meritorious students with awards and commendations and motivating weak and

underperforming students with regular counseling and remedial classes through our teacher

mentor system. Thus in Sikkim Government College Burtuk our constant endeavour has been

to provide both individualistic and as well as holistic guidance to our students thereby

equipping them for the challenges of life.

With the aim of imparting quality education, this institution whole heartedly welcomes

students dedicated to pursuing higher education in their chosen field of study.


CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

The curriculum given by Sikkim University is followed by the institution. The faculty

members of the college contributed to design and develop the curriculum as members

of various boards of undergraduate studies.

Effective implementation of the curriculum is accorded utmost priority.

The curriculum is revised regularly by the affiliating university keeping in mind the

changing social and global needs and employability of students.

The syllabus of all UG programmes has been revised in the year 2013.

The curricular programme of the college comprises of three- year bachelor degree

courses (following semester system). The institution offers B.A (Honours) and B.Com

(Honours) UG programmes.

CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION

Admission to the institution is done through a transparent process starting from form

distribution to publication of merit position in the college notice board.

The institution strictly follows merit norms and reservation policy of the state as well

as the centre.

Students from backward and disadvantaged sections of society are encouraged to

apply in all Honours subjects for , financial support is given in terms of scholarship to

SC, ST, OBC and woman candidates.

The college sensitizes its students on gender and environmental issues through its

curriculum.

Remedial, tutorial and counseling classes are held for the improvement of teaching

learning process. Project based learning, interactive method, field survey, seminars;

workshops are practised apart from lecture method. Participatory learning, inter-

semester co curricular activities are also encouraged.Smart classrooms are in the

process of being set up.

CRITERION III: RESEARCH CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

The institution promotes research culture among the faculty members and students.


The faculty members of the institution are engaged in individual research work for

M.Phil/ PhD programmes.

The college organises state level workshops/seminars on various burning social issues

for creating awareness and educational programmes promoting quality education.

The institution sanctions study leave to the faculty members to enhance their

educational qualifications and duty leave for presenting research papers in state/

national/ international seminars /workshops.

The college contributes towards the development and well being of the society

through active participation of the students and faculty in various extension and

community services.

The institution has an active NSS unit, literary club, sports and culture society to

encourage co curricular activities in the campus with the aim of promoting all round

development of the students.

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

The college has adequate number of large, well-lit classrooms for all the departments.

There are sufficient classrooms for taking remedial/ tutorial classes in the institution.

The library of the college is in the process of being set up. However, every department

has its own departmental library with reference books.

The physical facilities of the college have been planned and developed by the

engineering cell of the HRDD. The master plan of the college has been formulated

and is in the process of being executed.

Adequate resources are allotted for the maintenance and utilization of the campus

infrastructure by the department of higher education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim.

The institution has cent percent computer facility with every student having his/her

own laptops given by the state government.

The institution has fifteen laptops for e-library, 6 desk tops for the official work and

one common desktop for faculty members.

The institution has prescribed college uniform with individual identity cards which

helps in identification of students.


The college has one night guard/ chowkidar for the safety and security of the campus.

It has two safai karmacharis for sanitation and cleanliness of the college.

CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

The college publishes its updated prospectus every year which contains all relevant

information for admission, courses offered, academic programmes, co curricular

activities, rules and regulations etc.

Various departments of state government like Human Resource Development, Social

Justice and Welfare Department etc. provides financial aid to students on the basis of

their academic and socio-economic backgrounds.

The college provides necessary assistance and support to students in terms of career

guidance, counselling, personal mentoring, and welfare measures to facilitate their

overall growth and development.

The institution is under the process of registering its first alumni association as the

first batch of the students have graduated in June, 2015.

The college provides opportunities for participation in co curricular activities and

felicitates the meritorious and successful students with awards and commendations.

CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

All external decisions of the institution like annual budget allocation, infrastructure

development, student welfare scheme, faculty recruitment, non teaching staff

recruitment are governed and managed by the department of higher education,

HRDD, Government of Sikkim.

The principal is the administrative head of the institution. The college has committees

to coordinate various activities of the institution such as anti-ragging committee,

discipline committee, Gender Sensitisation Unit, Examination committee, admission

committee, sports and culture committee etc.

Internal quality of the college is assured and functions through IQAC to achieve

excellence in academic and administrative aspects.


All the financial accounts of the college are audited by the department of higher

education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim, from the office of Accountant General of

Government of Sikkim.

CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

To generate environment consciousness, the college has adopted concrete measures

and practices involving faculty ,students, staff and the community such as Green

Mission, Ten Minutes to Earth , Swaach Bharat Abhiyan etc.

The College has adopted the Teacher- Mentor system for mentoring the students on a

one to one basis.

The institution follows the practice of remedial classes and extension activities.


3. SWOC (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges) ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

Own institutional building with an area of 3.5175 Hectares.

Plans for introducing new courses like B.Sc, BCA, BBA, BTM etc. if supported by

the government infrastructural developments.

Qualified and experienced teaching staff with most of the teachers in the process of

further upgrading their qualifications.

Impressive performance of students with the aggregate pass percentage being 98%.

Progressing towards establishment of e-library in campus.

Teacher mentor system for individual and holistic development of the students.

Tutorial and remedial classes for weak and underperforming students.

WEAKNESS

Limited infrastructure.

Inadequate Teaching and Non Teaching Staff.

No sanctioned posts of Teaching and Non Teaching Staff.

Inadequate number of books and teaching aids available.

Limited facilities for co curricular activities.

Limited resources for field surveys, excursions etc. which are a part of the college

curriculum.

Limited opportunities for employability and placement of students.

OPPORTUNITIES

Since the college is located in the state capital- Gangtok, it attracts students from all

over the state and the adjoining regions.

Gangtok being the capital of the state offers a lot of opportunities to the students to

pursue various skill development programmes in their spare time.

As Gangtok is one of the fastest growing hill stations in the country, it provides a lot

of job opportunities and other facilities to the young students.


CHALLENGES

Attracts students with low percentage of marks.

Mushrooming of Private institutions with better infrastructure leading to more

competition.

Most of the teaching and all the non teaching staff are on contractual employment for

a period of one year.

Draining of faculty. Due to job insecurity, the majority of the teachers are on

the lookout for secure and permanent jobs and are opting out as soon as they find one.

Lack of compound fencing is encouraging trespassing and anti social activities.


PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE

1. Name and the Address of the college:

NAME: SIKKIM GOVT. COLLEGE, BURTUK

ADDRESS: BURTUK , GANGTOK CITY: GANGTOK PIN: 737101 STATE : SIKKIM WEBSITE: http://sgcburtuk.in/

2. For Communication

Designation Name Phone no.

Mobile no. Email

Principal Dr. S. Datta

03592- 204019

09434081205 [email protected]

Vice Principal

Dr. Y. N. Nirola

03592- 204019

08116000591 [email protected]

IQAC Coordinator

Mr. Sonamla Ethenpa

- 09932363212 [email protected]

3. Status of the Institution:

Affiliated College √

Constituent College

Any other (specify)

4. Type of Institution:

a. By Gender

i. For Men

ii. For Women

iii. Co-education √

b. By shift

i . Regular √

ii. Day

iii.Evening

5. Is it a recognised minority institution?

Yes

No √

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6. Source of funding:

Government

Grant-in-aid

Self-financing

Any other

7. a. Date of establishment of the college:

√

JULY 2012 AS 2ND CAMPUS OF SGC

TADONG/AUGUST 2014 AS A INDEPENDENT COLLEGE .

b. University to which the college is affiliated

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY

c. Details of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month and Year Remarks (if any)

i. 2(f) 20.10.2015

ii. 12(b) NA UNDER PROCESS

8. Does the affiliating University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognised by

the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes

No √

If yes, has the college applied for availing the autonomous status?

Yes

No √

9. Is the college recognised?

a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) ?

Yes

No √

b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes

No √


10. Location of the camps and area in sq.mts:

Location Urban

Campus area in hectare 3.5175

Built up in sq. Mts. 4375

11. Facilities available on the campus (tick the available facility and provide numbers or

other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other

agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered

under the agreement

Auditorium/Seminar complex with infrastructure facilities √

Sports facilities

Play ground √

Swimming pool

Gymnasium

Hostel

(i). Boys‟ Hostel:

(ii). Girls‟ Hostel:

NIL

NIL

Residential facilities for teaching and non teaching staff: Administrative staff 07

quarters.

Cafeteria: 02

Health centre: Medical care provided in coordination with district government

hospital which is approx. 1 km away from the college. First aid box available

in the college.

Facilities like banking, post office, book shops: YES

Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: 01 Bus_

Animal house: No

Biological waste disposal: YES

Generator or other facility for management/ regulations of electricity and

voltage: No _

Solid waste management facilities:

Waste water management: YES_

YES

Water harvesting : No

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (give data for current academic year)

Sl.

No

.

Programme

level

Name of the

programme/

course

Duration Entry

qualification

Medium

of

Instruction

Sanctioned/

approved

student strength

No. Of

students

admitted


1 Under graduate

BA 3years 10+2 pass English 450 667

2 Under graduate

B.Com 3years 10+2 pass English 250 178

13. Does the college offer self-financed programmes?

Yes

No √

If yes, how many?

14. New programmes introduce in the college during the last five years, if any?

Yes

No √

15. List of the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,

Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding

programmes. Similarly do not list the department offering common compulsory subject for

all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

Particulars UG PG Research

Arts

English, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Sociology

and Nepali

NA

NA

Commerce Accountancy and management NA NA

16. Number of programmes offered under (Programmes mean a degree course like BA,

B.Com.)

a) Annual system

b) Semester system √

c) Trimester system

17. Number of programmes with

a) Choice Based Credit System 02

b) Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach

c) Any other ( Specify and provided details)


18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes

No √

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes

No √

20. Number of teaching and Non-teaching positions in the Institution

Positions Teaching Faculty Non- teaching

staff

Technical staff Associate

Professor Assistant Professor

Regular Adhoc M F M F M F M F M F

Sanctioned by UGC/University/

State govt.

Recruited

0 0 02 01 07 18 11 06 0 0

Yet to recruit

Sanctioned by the Management

/ society or other

authorised

bodies

Recruited

Yet to recruit

21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest qualification

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers

D.Sc./D.Litt.

Ph.D 01 - 01

M.Phil 01 - 01

PG - 01 01

Adhoc Teachers

Ph.D - 01 01

M.Phil 01 05 06

PG 06 12 18


22. Number of Visiting Facility/ Guest Faculty engaged with the College: NO

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic

years.

categories 2014-2015 2015-2016

Male Female Male Female

SC 9 8 31 28

ST 95 67 222 205

OBC 28 38 68 109

General 70 69 141 134

24. Details on students enrolment in the college during academic year:

Type of students UG

Students from the same state where the college is located

513

Students from other states of India 353

NRI Students -

Foreign Students 01

Total 867

25. Dropout rate in UG (Average of the last two batches): NIL

26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit cost= Total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students

enrolled)

a. Including the salary component: Rs._20785.22/-

b. Excluding the salary component: Rs. 9237.9/-

27. Does the college offer any programmes in distance education mode?

Yes

No √

28. Provide teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/ course offered:

Programme Teacher-Student Ratio

Arts 1:28


Commerce 1:45

29. Is the college applying for

Accreditation: Cycle 1: √ Cycle 2: Cycle 3: Cycle 4:

Re-Assessment: --------------

(Cycle 1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-

accreditation)

30. Data of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 and re-assessment

only)

Cycle 1 : (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/ Result:

Cycle 2: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/ Result:

Cycle 3: (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/ Result:

*Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.

31. Number of working days during the last academic year. 205 days

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (excluding the examination

days) 180 days

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC): August 2014

34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.

AQAR (i) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (ii) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iii) NA ( dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (iv) NA (dd/mm/yyyy)

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not

include explanatory/ descriptive information)----------


CRITERIA WISE

EVALUATIVE REPORTS


CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation

1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these

are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.

Established in June 2012, Sikkim Government College, Burtuk, is an initiative of

Government of Sikkim who felt the urgent requirement to open up a new institution of higher

studies within the State to provide opportunities to the large number of students especially

from economically disadvantaged backgrounds desirous of pursuing higher education within

the state.

Vision:

1. To fulfil the dreams and aspirations of higher education in young minds by

inculcating knowledge and skills for future education and employment.

2. To inculcate ethical values in them to make them contribute positively to our highly

transitional society.

Mission:

1. To provide quality education so that learners can become responsible social assets.

2. To strive towards excellence by motivating students to explore their potential to the

fullest and fulfil their aspirations.

3. To empower students with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to face

challenges and equip them for creative leadership in an ever changing world.

4. To encourage students to cultivate independent thought and spirit of inquiry that will

contribute and foster the ideals of global citizenship.

5. To nurture the values of integrity, tolerance and respect for diversity.

6. To create a community of learners capable of becoming agents of change for social

betterment in meaningful and positive ways, to lead and serve in various aspects of

human activity.

Objectives:

1. To maintain good relationship among staff and students for growth of academic

culture in the institution.


2. To give proper attention to the needs and demands of the students with the aim of

imparting quality education.

3. To mobilize resources and funds from all possible sources.

4. To utilize available funds to satisfy urgent needs like construction of classrooms,

laboratories, purchase of books, equipments etc.

5. To move the concerned authorities for creation of new teaching posts and filling up

the existing vacant teaching posts.

6. To create adequate basic facilities including recreation facilities for the students.

Vision, mission and the objective of the institution are communicated to the students,

teachers and stakeholders through-

1. The College Prospectus

2. Interaction with parents and potential students during admission.

3. The Orientation Programme conducted for the Freshers at the beginning of every

academic session.

4. The College website and notice board.

5. Different College activities including Mentoring Programme, Alumni Association.

6. Faculty and Staff meetings

7. The activities of the Students‟ Representative Council

8. College events such as Fresher‟s Social, Parting Social, Games & Sports etc.

9. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and other student centered platforms.

10. Through classroom and other academic activities such as internal test, public

speaking, assignments and projects.

11. Special individual attention given to academically weak and underperforming

students in the form of remedial classes and counselling through the teacher-mentor

system.

1.1.2. How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective

implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through

specific examples.

The curriculum in the College is as per the semester system implemented by the Sikkim

University. Under this system, a student is required to complete six semesters over a


minimum period of three years. The effective implementation of the curriculum is a matter of

priority for the College. The details of the process are as follows:

At the beginning of the new academic session the various Departments under the initiative of

the respective HODs conducts their internal meetings where the academic details of the

session is deliberated upon and necessary decisions taken. The syllabus is assigned among the

members of the department on the basis of their expertise and experience. Then a lesson plan

is prepared by each teacher to complete classroom teaching and interaction with the students

within the given number of working days. A specific time-frame is prepared to enable the

proper completion of the departmental internal assessment activities much before the filling

up of forms for the end-semester exam as specified by the University.

The Principal meets the Head of the Departments on a regular basis to monitor the curriculum

implementation plan of the Departments. These plans are regularly reviewed and rearranged

if necessary.

Faculty meetings are held mandatorily at the beginning and end of every academic semester

and called from time to time to discuss academic and related matters.

The internal assessment method which includes written test, project work are evaluation

means chosen so as to accurately assess the holistic growth of the students in terms of their

writing skills, listening and speaking skills and comprehension skills. The marks scored by

the students are notified and feedback on their performance is given.

The regularity of the students in terms of their attendance in class is strictly enforced as

required by the University standard. The tabulated monthly attendance of each student in

each subject is highlighted at the beginning of the subsequent month. Students who fall short

on the attendance requirement are encouraged to make up the deficit.

The mentors keep track of the performance of the mentees. Students with special need are

given assistance through remedial class.

Teachers are encouraged to attend orientations, refreshers, training programmes, workshops,

seminars regarding syllabus, question setting and curriculum implementation.

The use of effective and relevant teaching aids is encouraged.


1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the

University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving

teaching practices?

The type of support received by the teachers for effectively translating the curriculum and

improving the teaching practices are as follows:

i. The College prepares the basic framework in terms of the academic calendar, weekly

routine and assessment schedule for curriculum implementation.

ii. The College provides the required classroom space, teaching aids and other teaching-

friendly infrastructure to the teachers to effectively translate the curriculum.

iii. The College encourages the teachers to participate in orientation/refreshers

programmes, seminars, workshops, conferences and other training opportunities for

updating their knowledge base and improving teaching skills.

1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for the

effective curriculum delivery and translation on the curriculum provided by the

affiliating University or other statutory body.

The following are the initiatives taken by the College for the effective curriculum delivery

and translation:

i. Proper weekly routine is formulated for each semester allotting the number of periods

to various subjects required for the completion of the curriculum.

ii. Appropriate schedule for the conduct of the internal assessment is prepared and

notified to the faculty at the beginning of the semester.

iii. Preparation and implementation of Teaching Plan.

iv. Teachers are oriented to integrate their lectures with reading assignments, group

discussion, paper writing and use of audio-visual aids.

v. Teachers are encouraged to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills through

access to training programmes and study materials.


1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with the beneficiaries such as

industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalization of the

curriculum?

The College networks and interacts with the beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies

and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum in the following manner:

i. The College interacts with Sikkim University by actively participating in measures

and programmes initiated by the University for effective operationalization of the

curriculum.

ii. Many faculty members are involved with University questions setting and

moderations, answer sheets evaluations and scrutiny.

iii. The College invites achievers, professionals and scholars from the field/subject as

resource persons for various occasions to inspire and broaden the horizon of the

students.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the

development of the curriculum by the University? (Number of staff members/

departments represented on the Board of studies, student feedback, teacher feedback,

stakeholder feedback provided specific suggestions etc.)

The Sikkim University does not have any provision for the college to forward suggestions for

designing the UG syllabus. However, when workshops are held on syllabus, the college

always sends the concerned faculty members with suggestions.

1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered other than

those under the purview of the University by it? If yes, give details on the process (needs

assessment, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the

curriculum was developed.

The college does not offer any such courses.

1.1.8 How does institution analyze /ensure that the stated objectives of the curriculum

are achieved in the course of the implementation?


The College analyze/ensures the achievement of the stated objectives of the curriculum in the

course of the implementation through the following mechanisms:

i. College authority, Head of the Departments monitor the performance of the teachers,

ensures the maintenance of the required contact hours and implementation of the

lesson plan.

ii. Regular Faculty & HODs meetings.

iii. Feedback from the students.

iv. Self-appraisal reports of the teachers.

v. Continuous and comprehensive process of internal assessment consisting of tests,

assignment and oratory. Such continuous evaluation reveals slow learners who have

not secured the expected level of performance. They are identified and remedial

measures like extra coaching, individual attention and personal guidance are rendered.

Exceptional or bright learners are also given additional help so that they achieve

higher percentages.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill

development courses etc., offered by the institution.

There are no certificate/diploma/skill development courses presently offered by the

institution.

1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If

‘yes', give details.

The institution does not offer any twinning or dual degree programmes as the affiliating

university does not provide such courses.

1.2.3 Give the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and

how it has been helpful to students in terms of skill development, academic mobility,

progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability?

Range of core/elective options offered by the university and those opted by the college:


Under the present system of subject selection, the affiliating university offers certain limited

academic flexibility. As regards the UG courses, those who have passed 10+2 stream in

Commerce have the freedom to choose either Commerce or Humanities. Those who are from

Humanities/Vocational can choose only Humanities stream.

Under the existing system, the university syllabi offers UG courses with many elective

subjects in Humanities of which a student has to choose three. But in Commerce, the subjects

are predetermined. All the papers are mandatory.

In UG (Commerce) there is a compulsory foundation course in three semesters. The pattern is

as follows:

In Commerce the pattern is as follows:

First Semester: Compulsory English Second

Semester: Environmental Studies Third

Semester: Eastern Himalayan Studies.

In Humanities the pattern is as follows:

Fourth Semester: Compulsory English

Fifth Semester: Environmental Studies

Sixth Semester: Eastern Himalayan Studies.

Choice based credit system and range of subject options:

Sikkim University has introduced choice based credit system. All the UG programmes of the

institution come under CBCS pattern.

Courses offered in modular form:

The syllabi for all the programmes are unitized. Courses are provided unit wise and are

arranged in the modular form. The modules so arranged are also used for testing the students

in the examination (semester and internal assessment tests).


Credit transfer and accumulation facility:

There is no provision for credit transfer and accumulation facility.

Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses:

The institution permits B.A Hons students to change subjects/courses within stipulated time

i.e. before taking admission to IVth semester.

Enrichment courses:

The existing courses are enriched by preparing the students to design projects and

presentation related to theory work.

1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If yes, list them and indicate

how they differ from other programmes with reference to admission, curriculum, fee

structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.

At present the College does not offer any self-financed programmes.

1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional

and global employment markets? If yes, provide details of such programmes and

beneficiaries.

Presently no such programmes are conducted by the college.

1.2.6 Does the University provide the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-

face and distance mode of education for students to choose combinations/courses of

their choice? If yes, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the

benefit of the students?

The college does not allow the flexibility of combining the conventional face to face and

distance mode of education for students in matter of choosing their combinations/courses.


1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University’s

curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and institution’s goals and

objectives are integrated?

The College makes every effort to supplement the University‟s curriculum to ensure that the

academic programmes and Institution‟s goals and objectives are integrated. The primary

focus of the College is to provide students with the opportunities to excel in all academic,

intellectual and social aspects.

Students are admitted to the different programmes of the College through a process of

admission which is generally based on merit.

The curriculum laid down by the University is supplemented through a hands-on approach

which starts with the orientation of the students in the first semester in which they are briefed

thoroughly regarding the details of the programme of study, attendance requirement, internal

evaluation, discipline, co-curricular activities and others.

To provide an appropriate timeframe and enhance competence and preparedness an academic

calendar is prepared at the beginning of each session marking main academic events such as

internal exams, seminars, workshops and end-semester exam.

The departments of the College under the initiative of the HODs ensure the proper

implementation of the curriculum through regular feedbacks, meetings and reviews.

Workshops, Guest lectures on various areas of interest such as Environmental Awareness,

Value Education, Employment & Career, Health Issues and ICT skills are organized

periodically for the benefit and growth of the students.

Students are involved in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities throughout the

year which gives them the platform to build their confidence, imbibe team work, values and

learn social skills. Games and Sports, literary activities are some of the avenues in this area.

The students are also given the platform to inculcate the sense of social concern by involving

in extension activities through NSS.


The Mentoring Programme of the College gives students the opportunity to receive support

and interact with the faculty regarding academic matters and others.

1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the

curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to the needs of

the dynamic employment market?

The Institution, being an affiliated College, has no autonomous powers of its own except to

follow the University directives. The College depends entirely on the curriculum given by the

University for the Programmes. However the College, in all possible manners makes effort to

modify, enrich, organize and add more quality to the curriculum. The faculty members with

their rich experience organize and present the curriculum to the students in the following

ways:

The teachers engage the students in the process of translating the curriculum through

interactive method.

Students weak in studies are identified and given special attention to improve their

performance. Advanced learners are motivated to take up project works and

participate in academic/co-curricular competitions held within and outside of the

College.

ICT aids are used for effective teaching.

1.3.3 Enumerate the effort made by the institution to integrate the cross-cutting issues

such as gender, climate change, environmental education, human rights, ICT etc. into

the curriculum?

Gender Issue:

The College is a co-educational institution with almost equal enrolment of male and female

students. The College has Discipline Committee, Gender Sensitization Unit which carries on

the task of creating awareness and sensitizing the students/ staff regarding gender issues. It

also monitors the campus situation to check unacceptable activities/behaviour and take

punitive action if any.


Climate change/Environmental education:

Environment education is an integral part of the curriculum for students of all streams. In the

practical side many activities relating to environment safeguard are carried out in the College

through the National Service Scheme (NSS). Tree Plantation, Cleanliness Drive, Garbage

Disposal, disaster management and celebration of World Environment Day are regular

features of the College calendar.

ICT:

The College has in place an ICT committee and a computer lab. Short-term basic computer

courses are conducted from time to time for teachers, staff and students to achieve computer

literacy. The College has a website which is updated on a regular basis to feed proper and

latest information to students and others. Efforts are being made towards computerization of

the various aspects of the College (admission, academics, examination etc) in phase-wise

manner. As and when required the teachers integrate ICT in the teaching and learning

process.

Human Rights, Corruption and other Issues:

With regard to issues such as human rights, corruption, health issues, consumer rights and

illegal taxation, the College has coordinated with external agencies and experts to conduct

seminars in the College in addition to facilitating the students to attend programmes and

seminars outside the campus. Blood donation camps and mental health awareness

programmes have been conducted in the College to raise the level of health awareness among

the College community.

1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to

ensure holistic development of students?

• Moral and ethical values,

The institution moulds the students to become responsible citizens with sound moral

and spiritual standards. Resource persons are invited from time to time to encourage

and educate the students on moral and ethical issues.


• Employable and life skills

NSS programme are open to all students for development of life skills.

• Better career options

The students are given guidance in the matter of career management through career

seminars/workshops and counseling sessions initiated by the institution.

• community orientation

Community orientation is given to students through the activities of, NSS and Eco &

Beautification Club.

1.3.5 citing a few examples, enumerate the extent of use of the feedback from

stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?

There is no formal feedback system for stakeholders for specifically enriching curriculum in

reference to the norms of the affiliating university. However, the college holds interaction

between the parents of the weak pupils and Principal after the test examination to discuss the

areas of concern, if any and collectively resolve the problem. The students also come out

with any personal problems standing in the way of their development. The College Discipline

Committee, Gender Sensitization Unit monitors the campus situation to check unacceptable

activities/behaviour and take punitive action if any.

1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate its enrichment programmes?

The Principal along with the IQAC initiates, monitors and evaluates enrichment programmes

in the College. Each programme is placed under the responsibility of a committee of teachers

which oversees its effective implementation and reports on the outcomes to the IQAC.

1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the

curriculum prepared by the University?


The Sikkim University does not give academic autonomy to its affiliated colleges. However,

teachers of the college always respond actively to any call for workshop on change in

syllabus and put their valuable suggestions and opinions.

1.4.2. Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders

on curriculum? If yes, how is it communicated to the University and made use

internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes /new programmes?

Yes, the College has a formal mechanism to obtain feedback on the curriculum from the

students and other stakeholders.

The students are informed and given the liberty to submit their suggestions. The students also

give their feedback on the curriculum through their mentors and the students‟ feedback

exercise which is conducted from time to time.

The feedback from the faculty is obtained through discussions at the departmental level as

well in general faculty meeting.

No problems/suggestions are left unattended or unconsidered.

Matters coming under the purview of the University are conveyed through official channel by

the Principal.

1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution in the last

four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/ programmes?

One programme has been introduced in collaboration with Spoken tutorials by the college-

Computer Education (IIT Bombay).


CRITERION II: TEACHING LEARNING AND EVALUATION

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission

process?

The college ensures publicity in admission process through advertisement in local

newspapers, putting up of banners in strategic places in the capital and through the

college prospectus.

Every year the college publishes its own Prospectus which contains comprehensive

information about the institution .This includes the college profile, the faculty profile,

the different programmes of study, the elective subjects being offered etc.

Transparency in admission process is maintained through the collective effort of the

admission committee which besides other members also includes the Principal, Vice

Principal and Dean of Student Affairs.

The main objective of this committee is to oversee the entire admission process and

select and enroll students in an absolutely free and fair manner so that transparency in

admission process is maintained. Selection and enrolment is done purely on the basis of

merit and in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Department of Higher

Education, HRDD, Government Of Sikkim. The list of names of students shortlisted for

admission along with the percentage of marks secured by them in the class 12 board

examination is displayed prominently not only in the college notice board but in all

vantage points of the college in order to allow easy access to the list.

The final admission is given after a personal interview not only with the selected

students but also with the parents/guardians after they have signed an undertaking that

they will comply with all the rules and regulations of the college

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit

(ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii)

combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview(iv )any

other) to various programmes of the Institution.

Merit is the only criteria that is adopted by the college during the process of admission.

After the declaration of the result of class XII under different boards, the process of

admission begins in the College. The date of issue of admission forms and the last date


of submission is displayed in the College Notice board as well as advertised in the Local

Newspapers and Local TV channels.

All admission forms of the students are very carefully scrutinised by the Admission

committee after which an eligibility list is prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the

students in the class 12 examination and according to the intake capacity of the institution.

This list with the names of the students and the percentage of marks secured by them is

prominently displayed in the College notice board. Dates of admission are notified and the

students are instructed to come for admission with their parents/guardians

During the counseling the admission committee, verifies the original documents of the

students. Their parents/guardians are required to sign an undertaking that their ward will

comply with all the rules and regulations of the college and they will have no objection to any

disciplinary action taken by the administration in case of any acts of indiscipline or violation

of the rules of the institution.

Students are then counselled in the matter of choice of their Honours subjects and also their

elective subject combinations. As far as possible and according to the availability of seats the

admission committee tries to allot the students the subjects taking into consideration not only

their preference but also their academic background

No common admission test is conducted by the Institution or by the State Government.

Admission is given on the basis of the marks secured by the students in the class XII

Board examination.

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percent age of marks for admission at entry

level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison

with other colleges of the Affiliating university within the city/district.

All of the Government colleges under the Human Resource Development Department

Government of Sikkim follows the same percentage of marks for admission at entry

level for each of the programmes offered by the College.

Courses Minimum Percentages

B. A and B.com

(Honours)

For all category students:

(a) 45%marksinaggregate at the 10+2

(b) 65% marks in aggregate for Vocational students at the 10+2


2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student

profiles annually? If ‘yes’ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it

contributed to the improvement of the process?

Every year after the completion of the admission process a meeting of the admission committee

is held where the whole admission process is reviewed and the profiles of the students enrolled

is discussed. Based on these discussions measures are suggested and initiated to improve and

streamline the admission process in the subsequent year .The academic records are maintained

in the admission register.

The college reviews the profile of the students annually. Attendance records are maintained on

a monthly basis and notified to the students by the concerned subject teachers. The participation

records of the students in the extra-curricular activities are also maintained by the Convenor of

the concerned Committees.

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following

categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its

student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion

∗ SC/ST

∗ OBC

∗ Women

∗ Differently abled

∗ Economically weaker sections

∗ Minority community

∗ Any other

The college has adopted an admission policy that is sensitive to the national commitment for

diversity and inclusion. This is apparent from the profile of the students enrolled.

SC/ST/OBC

Since the majority of the population of the state falls under the ST category so the maximum

number of students enrolled belong to this category.

Women

At present there is no special reservation for women yet the ratio of male to female students is


impressive and stands at 202:182.

Differently Able Students

At present there are no differently able students enrolled in the college. But as and when they

come for admission due consideration will be given to their special needs.

Economically weaker sections

The state government follows the policy of providing free education up to the university level

to all the bonafide students of the state. This has been done keeping in view the needs of the

economically weaker section of the society. Besides financial aid in the form of scholarships

are also given out by the different departments of the state like SOCIAL JUSTICE

,EMPOWERMENT AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT etc.

For the economically weaker section students a welfare fund is created by the teachers. A

nominal sum of Rs. 100 p.m.is collected and used for helping the students who are

economically weak by paying their academic expenses like college bus fare etc.

Minority Community

A Large percentage of the students of the institution belong to the minority community

(Buddhists). As a result the minority representation is significant in the institution.

Details of the students’ enrolment during 2015-16.

Session Course ST SC OBC GEN. TOTAL

2014-

2015

M F M F M F M F

B.A 66 61 06 08 21 31 51 55 299

B.COM 29 06 03 0 07 07 19 14 85

Total 95 67 09 08 28 38 70 69 384

2015-

2016

B.A 62 113 08 15 25 34 37 74 368

B.Com 18 11 06 01 12 05 30 10 93

Total 80 124 14 16 37 39 67 84 461


2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution

during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease

and actions initiated for improvement.

Table below shows the student enrolment statistics for the last two years as the college started

functioning as a full fledged independent institution since August 2014.

Year Programmes No. of application No. of Students

admitted

2014-2015 B.A 381 299

B.Com 130 85

2015-2016 B.A 410 368

B.Com 115 93

2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently abled students and ensure

adherence to government policies in this regard?

At present there are no differently able students enrolled in the college. But as and when they

come for admission due consideration will be given to their special needs. In this regard the

following points will be given due consideration

Priority during admission

Help to avail different scholarships under the available schemes

Including them in co-curricular activities in which they feel comfortable

Customised arrangement during examination if the student so desires

Facilitating easy mobility by allotting them classrooms with easy access.

Plans for construction of ramps to help in their mobility is also under consideration.

2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students' needs in terms of knowledge and skills before

the commencement of the programme? If 'yes', give details on the process.

All admission forms of the students are very carefully scrutinised by the Admission committee after


which an eligibility list is prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the students in the class 12

examination .

During the admission process , students are counselled in the matter of the choice of their Honours

subjects and also their elective subject combinations. As far as possible and according to the

availability of seats the admission committee tries to allot the students the subjects taking into

consideration not only their preference but also their academic background

After the admission process is over on the 1st days of the commencement of the classes an

induction programme is held for the newly admitted students where they are briefed on the

rules and regulations of the college ,their code of conduct ,the semester system of examination

,the mode of evaluation(internal and external) and the cut off percentage in attendance etc.

In classroom every teacher gives the students orientation lectures on the subject being

taught by them as well as on other relevant topics to help them the bridge the knowledge gap so

as to make the transition from school to college life smoother.

2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the

knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme

of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses etc.)

As already mentioned in preceding paragraph induction programmes and orientation

classes are held for the newly enrolled students to help them bridge the knowledge gap

so as to make the transition from school to college life smoother and also to help them

cope with the programmes and subjects of their study.

Individual attention is given to students through the teacher mentor system. Under this

system each student is allotted a teacher mentor who not only advises and guides

him/her but also monitors his/her attendance and overall performance and when

necessary communicates with parents/guardians to apprise them of the performance of

their ward.

Through various methods of internal assessment like Mid Term Examination,

Evaluation of term papers and performance in class, the underperforming students are

identified by the teachers. Remedial Classes are held in order to bridge the knowledge

gap and bring them at par with other students.


Over and above their normal classes enrichment classes in the form of tutorials are also

held regularly to help the students cope with the programmes of their choice.

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,

inclusion, environment etc?

The College has various cells like Gender Sensitization Unit (GSU), NSS, Anti-ragging

committee etc. that organizes programs at the beginning of each semester. The GSU

creates awareness and works to sensitise students and staff on gender equality, gender

inclusion etc. so that an environment is created in the college that is free from sexual

harassment, discrimination, intimidation and exploitation.

The anti ragging committee of the college guards against any undesirable treatment

meted out to the newly enrolled students by other students and staff of the college.

The NSS unit initiates and implements various awareness programmes on environment

through meetings and practical work like plantation drive, cleanliness drive and

participating in important programmes like World Environment Day, Ten minutes to

earth etc.

Students from all programmes also have environment studies as a compulsory paper in

one semester as environmental education is a very important part of the university and

college curriculum.

2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/ learning needs

of advanced learners?

Advanced learners are identified through student‟s profile, classroom performance,

performance in assignments and tests, internal examinations etc. Advanced learners are

motivated to excel in their chosen area of interest by grooming them and giving

them commendations and awards. Advanced learners also are encouraged to participate in

seminars, workshops, symposiums and conferences held within and outside the college. For

these the College provides facilities in terms of Transportation and Special Leave to represent

their college in various state and national level events.


2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the

academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop

out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow

learners, economically weaker sections etc.)?

Every HOD makes a monthly assessment of the students of his/her Department. Those who are

at the risk of dropping out due to low attendance in class are notified individually.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process

2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and evaluation

schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.)

At the beginning of each semester the college prepares a calendar by merging the University

calendar and the college calendar. This has been done as the University follows the Central

Government Holidays schedule while the college follows the State Government schedule. The

calendar so prepared is distributed amongst the faculty members and also put up on the notice

board for display. Details such as semester break, opening dates of the academic session,

university examination dates, date for Commencement of various classes, College functions and

events, holidays/breaks etc are mentioned. The entire course work of the college is scheduled as

per this calendar. Further all the faculty members are expected to draw up their lesson plan

taking the calendar as a guide. The HODs and the Principal are responsible for monitoring the

effective implementation of the calendar based lesson plan. With regards to the internal exams,

the routine of the examination, last date of submission of marks is prepared by the examination

committee and it general occurs 2-3 months before the final University exams.

2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?

Since its inception the IQAC has been actively involved in improving the quality of education

in the college. The significant efforts made by the committee towards this goal includes the

following:


Preparation of the SSR report which serves as a self appraisal and feedback tool for

improving the teaching –learning process.

Conduct of various seminars and extra-curricular activities to make the learning process

more holistic.

Improving the overall college environment so as to make it more conducive to quality

education

Attending various seminars on Quality education which further contributes to improving

the teaching –learning process

Coordinating the efforts of various college committees to direct all efforts of the college

towards improvement of teaching –learning process.

Coordinating the activities of various college clubs like NSS, Environmental Club etc.

The most important way in which IQAC contributes to improvement in teaching –

learning process is serving as a continuous mechanism for self improvement through

critical self appraisal.

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures

and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative

learning and independent learning among the students?

The guiding policy which the college follows in this regard is that education should be

enlightening as well as interesting at the same time. In order to achieve this policy the college

has put in place the following mechanisms.

General Approaches:

Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.

Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.

Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.

Discussion on current events related to the topic in question.

Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as

to make the lecture more interesting, dynamic and relevant.

Interactive Approaches:

Use of various IT enabled tools like laptops, audio-visual aids, projector based lectures

etc.


Showing movies like My Fair Lady, Macbeth etc. by the English Department to enable

the students to get a better grip over their subject.

Future plans to invite experts in relevant fields to interact with the students on their area

of expertise.

Collaborative Approaches:

Collaborating with various institution like Gangtok Municipal Corporation for

awareness on Waste Management, Cleanliness etc.

Collaborating with the Department of health and District Hospital and organizing a

seminar on mental health and suicides, symptoms and the manner in which suicides can

be prevented by timely intervention.

Independent Learning:

A portion of the university syllabus has been designed in such a manner that the

students have to research, learn and present their findings with minimal teacher

supervision. The relevant examples in this area include:

Term Paper in all s u b j e c t s a n d i n a l l semesters have to be prepared and

presented for evaluation by the teachers. The exercise has to be done by the

students on their own with minimal guidance from teachers.

A compulsory dissertation paper for final semester students has to be prepared based on

independent research in their respective fields.

For independent learning, students are a l s o required to prepare certain relevant

topics and give their views to the teacher in the classroom based on their analysis. Then

in light of this exercise, the teacher takes the topic up for further discussion.

2.3.4. How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper

among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators?

The College nurtures critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to

transform them into life-long learners and innovators through:

• Going beyond mere classroom lecture based instruction by having quality interaction

with students within and beyond the classroom walls especially through the mentor mentee

programme.


• Motivational speeches at the beginning of each semester based on the experience of

personalities who against all odds were achievers in their fields.

• The internal and external assessment parameters.

• Co-curricular activities like debates, quiz, elocution, NSS, music, sports and games etc.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for

effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National

Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on

Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open

educational resources, mobile education, etc.

The students have been provided free laptops by the Government of Sikkim so as to enable

them to surf through the ocean of internet and broaden their minds and their knowledge base.

Efforts are on to make the entire college wifi enabled. In this regard it becomes important to

mention that the entire administration block is Wi-Fi enabled.

ICT based learning through use of Laptops, Projectors etc.

The college has recently submitted a proposal to the Department of Higher Education for

equipments related to setting up of Smart Class.

2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills

(blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?

The students and faculty are exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills in the

following manner:

Faculty Members:

The faculty members are encouraged to attend seminars, workshops, refresher and orientation

courses so as to refresh and broaden their knowledge base. Details of various seminars attended

by the faculty members are as follows:

Sl.

no

Faculty Name Seminar attended Workshop attended Conference attended

Department of Political Science

1. Y.N. Nirola International

seminar

organised by

Dept. of

Geography,

SGC,

Rhenock

(Nov, 2014)

Two days

seminar

organised by

SGLC,

Burtuk(28th

July 2015)

Two days

seminar at

Guwahati

(12-13 Mar,

2012)

Three days

workshop on

research

methodology at

Narendrapur,

Kolkata (5-7 Dec,

2014).

Workshop on API

conducted by

Sikkim

University, 2015

National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

Empowering

counsellors and

teachers of

Sikkim (27-29

Nov, 2015)

NIL

2. Samuel Rai NIL National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

NIL


accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

3. Palmu Kaleon NIL Capacity building

of women

managers in

Higher education

by UGC

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(2011)

National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

Engendering

Democracy in

South Asia:

Issues and

challenges

organized by

Sikkim

University,

2015

4. Chokey

Namgyal Bhutia

National

Seminar

organized by

Dept. of

Geography,

SGC,

Rhenock,

(Nov, 2014)

National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

On Naga issue

in JNU (2014)


Department of History

5.

Sonamla

Ethenpa

International

seminar

organised by

Dept. of

Geography,

SGC, Rhenock

(Nov, 2014)

Workshop on API

conducted by

Sikkim

University, 2015

National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

Workshop on

IQAC organised

by Sikkim

University

,September 2015

NIL

6. Tenzing

Lepcha

Participated

and organised

„Historical

engagement in

India: A

symposium in

honour of

Professor R.S.

Sharma‟, JNU,

2012

„The temple and

performing art

traditions‟, JNU,

2011

Legal

awareness on

intellectual

property rights

(28th March,

2014)

7. Bindhya NIL National NIL


Chettri workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

Department of English

8. Laxmi Rai Attended

seminar on

„Trends in

contemporary

literature‟ (29-

31st May,

2015)

National

workshop on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(20-22 April,

2015)

NIL

9. Swarnim

Subba

Attended and

presented a

paper on

„Gender

sensitization

and legal

measures for

young women‟,

conducted by

Nehru Yuva

Kendra and

National

Service

Scheme, 2015

Workshop on

personality

development in

Bangalore (Jyoti

Niwas College,

2003)

NIL


10. Pema Choden

Rai

NIL NIL NIL

Department of Nepali

11. SabitaTamang Memory and

cultural

translation:

Poetry and

praxis, by

Sikkim

University (8-

9 Nov 2014)

Trends in

contemporary

literature:

Issues and

perspectives

in Sikkim

University

(29-31 May,

2015)

Eco

sustainable

tourism in

Sikkim- A

legal

perspective.

Capacity building

of women

managers in higher

education

sensitivity/awarene

ss/motivation

workshop,

workshop cum

exhibition on

women creativity

in Sikkim (SGC

Tadong, 2010)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

International

conference on

Human

resource

mobility in

South Asia

(SGC Tadong,

2014)

12. Hemantha Kr.

Nepal

Memory and

cultural

translation:

Poetry and

praxis by

Sikkim

Voluntary blood

donation, SSACS,

Gangtok (7-8 Nov,

2014)

National workshop

on new

Yoga and

ayurveda in

present

scenario,

B.H.U.

Varanasi (15th


University (8-

9 Nov 2014)

Trends in

contemporary

literature:

Issues and

perspectives

in Sikkim

University

(29-31 May,

2015)

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

Nov, 2014)

13. Dipa Sharma NIL Two days

workshop for

Academic

Counsellors of

IGNOU by

IGNOU Regional

Centre, Gangtok

(29-30 Sep, 2012)

NIL

Department of Education

14. Bandana Sarda New

perspective in

the subject

education (4-

7 Sep, 2006)

UGC sponsored

utilization of

syllabus at college

level, 30th April,

2001

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

North-east

India education

society, 16th

annual

conference

(19-20 June,

2005)


April, 2015)

15. Kinzang

Bhutia

NIL National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

NIL

16. Lakhi D.

Bhutia


on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

NIL

Department of Economics

17. Shanti

Tamang

Confluence of

minds and

ideas

organised by

ISI, 2014

Training Research

methodology

organized by NBU,

2012

Research

methodology

application

organized by NBU,

2013

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

NIL


organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

National workshop

on „Informal

manufacturing

sector‟ organized

by Sikkim

University, 2014

18. Rajani

Pradhan

Environmenta

l security and

human rights

(2011)

National

seminar on

Legal

environment

of business in

North-east

region of

India (2012)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

Legal

awareness on

intellectual

property rights

(28th March,

2014)

19. Kaden Lhamu

Bhutia

Extension

programme

on mid-day

meal scheme

organized by

VisvaBharati

Shantiniketan

, West Bengal

(2010)

„Organic farming

with special

reference to

traditional rice

varieties‟, held in

Kurumba High

school Burdman,

West Bengal, 18th

Oct. 2010

„Education, gender

and development in

NIL


West Bengal‟ by

VisvaBharatiShanti

niketan, West

Bengal (2011)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

20. Shanker

Prasad Nepal

State level

seminar on

„Role of

IGNOU for

augmenting

Higher

education

(13-14 Mar,

2013)

NIL NIL

Department of Sociology

21. Nancy Choden

Lhasungpa

NIL “A Psycho-Social

inquiry into suicide

suggestions and

interventions”

organised by

Department of

Sociology, Sikkim

University on 28-

29th May, 2015

National workshop

National

Conference on

“Exploring

Disability

Experience in

Social Science

Research”

organised by

Centre for the

Study of


on “New

methodologies of

NAAC

Accreditation”

organised by

IQAC, Sikkim

Government

College, Tadong

on 20-22nd April,

2015

Training Workshop

for “Empowering

Counselors&

Teachers of

Sikkim” on 27-29th

November, 2014

organised by ICSE

and HRDD, Govt.

of Sikkim

One day workshop

on “Knowing

IQAC” organised

by IQAC, Sikkim

University on 28th

August, 2015

Social

Systems, JNU

on 25-26th

March, 2011

22. Sandhya

Tamang

Participated

in colloquium

„World-

ingArt‟ by

Christ

University,

Two days

workshop for

Academic

counsellors of

IGNOU by

IGNOU Regional

NIL


Sep. 24, 2009

National

Seminar on

the urban

growth of

Bangalore, by

Christ

University in

collaboration

with Indian

Council of

Historical

Research,

New Delhi

(18-20 Feb,

2010)

Centre, Gangtok

(29-30 Sep, 2012)

23. Disuza Subba International

seminar

organized by

Dept. of

Geography,

SGC,

Rhenock

(Nov, 2014)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

Empowering

counsellors and

teachers of Sikkim

(27-29 Nov, 2015)

Week long

workshop on role

of social worker on

vasectomy

NIL


conducted by

ICMR, New Delhi

(Jan, 2009)

Department of EHS/EVS

24. Renuka

Sharma


on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

Empowering

counsellors and

teachers of Sikkim

(27-29 Nov, 2015)

NIL

Department of Commerce

25. Bindita

Pradhan

„Legal

environment

of business in

North-east

region of

India‟

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(22-28

March, 2012)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

„Investment and

fund management‟

by Indian Institute

of Bank

Management

Guwahati (18-22

Jan, 2010)

NIL


„Basic Statistic

using SPSS‟ by the

applied statistics

unit of the Indian

Statistical Institute,

Kolkata (5-7 Nov,

2015)

26. Sanjaya Subba An overview

of cross

border trade

in Nathula

organized by

SGC, Tadong

(27-28 Mar,

2012)

Presented

paper entitled

„Micro

finance: A

measure for

empowering

women in

Sikkim‟ in

Sitalkuchi

college,

Cooch Behar,

W.B. (22-23

Nov, 2013)

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

Empowering

counsellors and

teachers of Sikkim

(27-29 Nov, 2015)

NIL

27. Rinu Thapa UGC

sponsored

National level

seminar

National workshop

on new

methodologies of

NAAC

Inter-

disciplinary

conference on

Human



organized by

Dept. of

Commerce,

SGC, Tadong

(27-28 Mar,

2012)

Inter-

disciplinary

seminar on

„Rural

empowermen

t in India‟

organized by

SGC,

Rhenock

2014

accreditation

organized by SGC,

Tadong (20-22

April, 2015)

resource

mobility in

South Asia

SGC, Tadong

(18-19 Oct,

2013)

28. Nishant Dahal NIL NIL NIL

The college is holding a 3 day interdisciplinary National seminar on November, 2015

under the topic “Regional Disparities, Development and Challenges in India:

Prioritization, Participation and Prospects”.

Students

The college has conducted workshops on various field like Suicide Prevention, Waste

Disposal, Cyber crime, RTI Act etc. where knowledge was imparted by experts in their

respective fields.

The college has taken the students for study tours to various commercial establishments

like the Sikkim Union, Sikkim Supreme(Food Preservation Factory) etc.

The college is planning to have a student exchange programme.


Use of video tools or short films to explain complex topics.

2.3.6 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal

and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional

counselling/mentoring/academic advise) provided to students?

Professional Career counselling was recently conducted by a local institute -Odhisa.

Academic advice is imparted by the faculty members on a day to day basis to the students.

A seminar on Suicide Prevention was recently conducted to provide psychological support to

the students in this regard.The teachers also interact with the students under the teacher

mentee system, advises and guides them in solving their problems with tact and sympathy. If

and when necessary , the teachers involve the parents/guardians and advises them on how to

deal with the problems of their wards.

A corpus fund has been created where the Staff members contribute Rs. 100 p.m to help out

needy and deserving students.

Guidance in availing Various Central/State Govt. Scholarship programmes is provided by the

faculty members.

The college has a mentoring system and remedial class programme which contributes to their

psychological well being by reducing their pedagogic burden. Under this mentoring

system, each teacher is allotted mentees who mentors them on a one to one basis. Each student

is allotted a specific teacher who monitors his/her academic performance discipline and overall

performance in class. The teacher mentor regularly interacts with the parents /guardians to

apprise them of the performance of their wards.

Through the internal assessment programmes and class interactions, the weak and

underperforming students are identified. Remedial classes are arranged for such students to

enable them to bridge the knowledge gap and bring them at par with other students.

2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty

during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the


faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative

practices on student learning?

The following are some of the innovative approaches adopted by the college :

Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.

Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.

Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.

Discussion on current events related to the topic in the question

Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as

to make the lecture more interesting and dynamic.

Power point presentation through use of ICT

Group discussion

Self learning through research and assignment writing

In case of numerical problems ,students are often made to come up to the board and

solve the problems in front of the class after a discussion has taken place on the topic

so as to check their level of understanding

2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching learning process?

As of now the college does not have a fully functional library. However the library is in

the process of being set up. There are departmental libraries for use by the students.

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the

planned time frame and calendar? If ‘yes’, elaborate on the challenges encountered and

the institutional approaches to overcome these.

In any institution there always has to be a tough balancing act between curriculum and

extracurricular activities . The college recognises the fact that though curriculum based teaching

is indispensable but is not the only criteria. Without extracurricular activities the entire learning

outcome will not only be handicapped and flawed and will not contribute to the holistic

development of the students. In this regard the following challenges and strategies to overcome

the challenges have been put forward:


Challenges

The old course of the university which is still in continuance in the 5th semester demands 90

credits of an hour each .However the entire working calendar of the college does not have 90

working days. This puts serious pressure on the college to cut down extracurricular activities

The faculty strength of the college is not adequate as a result of which the work load and the

pressure to finish the curriculum on time increases considerably.

The need for extracurricular activities as a part and parcel of holistic learning also imposes

challenges and classes have to be suspended to conduct them.

Strategies:

In order to overcome the shortage of teachers the college has sent a requisition for the same to

the Department of Higher Education.

At the beginning of each semester , every department prepares a lesson plan according to the

prescribed syllabus and the time frame for completion of the syllabus. The HOD then monitors

the lesson plan implementation and ensures that the entire syllabus is completed within the

given time. In special cases extra classes during holidays are also conducted to ensure that the

syllabus is completed on time.

For attending important functions and seminars students from each semester are sent to the

seminars and functions alternatively so as to minimise suspension of classes. Same process is

applied to faculty members attending workshops and seminars.

The university has now rectified and replaced the 90 credit criteria with a toned down 60 credit

criteria.

The college has prepared the academic calendar and all important functions like teachers days,

fresher's welcome etc. are provided for in it. The college generally follows a policy of no

deviation from the plans. However time is provided for important functions like health check

ups ,inter college and seminars which cannot be planned in advance.


2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?

The institution monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching and learning in the following

manner :

The results of the Monthly tests and midterm examination of each student is discussed in

departmental and faculty meetings where the teachers analyse the results of the students and

discuss the methods for improvement.

The results of the internal tests are also discussed in class by the concerned subject teachers .

Each student is called by the teacher and his paper is analysed and scope for improvement

suggested.

Feedback from the students enables the college authority to monitor and evaluate the quality of

teaching leaning.

2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college

in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified

and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum)

HIGHEST

QUALIFICATION

PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE

PROFESSOR

ASSISTANT

PROFSSOER

TOTAL

MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE

PERMANENT TEACHERS

D.SC/D.LIT

Ph.D 01 01

M.PHIL 01 01

PG 01 01

TEMPORARY TEACHERS

Ph.D 01 01


M.PHIL 01 05 06

PG 06 12 18

PART TIME TEACHERS

Ph.D

M.PHIL

PG

Sikkim government College Burtuk is a Government college so all decisions regarding the

recruitment and retention of Human resources is taken by the Department of Higher Education ,

Govt. of Sikkim. The college apprises the Department regarding vacancy and requirement as

and when it arises as the Department takes necessary action according to the recruitment policy.

The college through the IQAC and the HODs delegates assignments to different faculty

members according to their expertise, aptitude and ability. Besides the normal classes faculty

members with working knowledge of computers are encouraged to impart computer training to

the ministerial staff and the students.

2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior

faculty to teach new programmes/modern areas (emerging areas) of study being

introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made

by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.

Sikkim Government College Burtuk is a Government college so all decisions regarding the

recruitment and retention of Human resources is taken by the Department of Higher Education,

HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim. The college apprises the Department regarding vacancy and

requirement as and when it arises as the Department takes necessary action according to the

recruitment policy.


However in this regard the college on its part invite experts from emerging fields to come and

deliver lectures on their specialized subjects.

2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years

elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality.

Table on Faculty Development

Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of Faculty Nominated

Refresher Courses 3

HRD Programmes 5

Orientation Programmes -

Staff training Conducted by the university 5

Staff training conducted by other institutions

Summer/ winter schools, workshops 10

b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and

enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning

Teaching learning methods/approaches: NA

Handling new curriculum: NA

Content/knowledge management: NA

Selection, development and use of enrichment materials: NA

Assessment: NA

Cross cutting issues: NA

Audio Visual Aids/multimedia: NA

OER’s: NA

Teaching learning material development, selection and use: NA


c) Percentage of faculty

ICT technologies like laptops and LCD projectors are used for making presentations

during project works and seminars. The teachers are provided such instruments as and when it

is required for class room teaching. Most of the teachers are well trained of handling ICT.

OER’s

The College library is under process of being set up. However the facilities like

INFLIBNET access and technical support to the faculty members shall be made available soon.

Percentage of faculty

Invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences organized by external

professional agencies: 10%

Participated in external Workshops/Seminars/Conferences recognized by

National/international professional bodies: 10%

Presented papers in Workshops/Seminars/Conferences conducted or recognized by

professional agencies: 5%

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (e.g.: providing research

grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience

in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)

The college encourages research through the following measures:

By facilitating the teachers‟ participation in seminars, workshops conferences

orientation and refresher programmes etc.

By providing opportunities for higher studies such as study leave for doing course work

in PhD. At present 7 faculty members are pursuing PhD.

Faculty members are encouraged to write and publish books and articles.

Faculty members are encouraged to apply for various research projects from external

agencies.


By conducting programmes in collaboration with other institutions through which

teachers are given exposure and opportunities regularly get updated with the latest

developments in their fields.

2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national

and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate

how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such

performance/achievement of the faculty.

The college is a fledgling institution and has faculty members who have just begun their

academic journey .But they are very dedicated and committed and hold the promise of winning

many laurels for the college in future.

2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by them students and external

Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-

learning process?

The institution is in the process of setting up of the evaluation of teachers by students

and external peers.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially

students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes?

The College ensures that the students and the faculty are aware of the evaluation processes

through the following ways:

• Sikkim University guidelines and notifications regarding evaluation and examination process

are passed on to the HOD‟s and faculty members through the convener of examination

committee. Any issue requiring further clarification and discussion is discussed during faculty

meetings which are held on a regular basis.


• In the College prospectus and college notice board, all information regarding evaluation and

examination are made available for the students.

• During the admission process, the interview with the parents/guardians and students is held to

orient them with the requirements of the semester evaluation and examination system.

• The incoming fresh students are briefed about the evaluation and examination process during

the orientation programme conducted at the commencement of the first semester (odd

semester). The teachers also use the mentoring opportunity to clarify any issue the students may

have regarding the system.

• Periodically through various means such as notification, class room interaction and mentor-

mentee meeting, the students are given feedback on their performance in the internal

assessments and class attendance percentage with suggestions and remarks.

• At the beginning of every end-semester examination, the teachers as well as the students are

briefed about the proper conduct during the examination.

2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has

adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?

The University has introduced Semester system as well as choice based credit system and

the College has adopted the same. Under this system, internal assessment constitutes 50%

of the mark which is accumulated on the basis of the performance of the students on two

different parameters. The University has given the liberty to the colleges to choose the

internal assessment methods. The College decided to adopt the following – a.)written test

to evaluate the learning skills/comprehension and knowledge (first sessional test),

b.)assignment/ project writing to evaluate students‟ writing skills and research ability, and

oratory to evaluate the verbal articulation skills of the students (second sessional test).

These assessments are continuous processess which are spread throughout the span of

semester culminating in the end-semester exams. Only those students who qualify in

both the internal assessments and attendance percentage are allowed to write the end-

semester


examination. Within the University system the College has introduced the following

initiatives:

• Schedule for internal assessment is prepared and notified at the beginning of every

semester.

• Monthly attendance percentage of every individual student is notified at the beginning

of the month to help the students to keep updated with the actual attendance position in

relation to the cut off percentage i.e 75% that is mandatory for appearing in the end

semester examination.

. Remedial classes for the underperforming students.

2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of

the university and those initiated by the institution on its own?

The College ensures effective implementation of the evaluation reforms initiated through the

following means:

• The College has an Examination Committee which maintains a database of all the students

and their performance at the College level exams.

• Special attention is given to the scheduling and timing of exams especially from the students

perspective of ample breaks between exams. Once the schedule is drawn up ,it is put up a

month in advance in the college notice board so that the students can plan their approach to the

examination well in advance.

• The internal marks are notified on time to let the students know their scores in order to

enable the students to assess their performance well before the University Exams.

• The Principal and the head of the departments (HODs) meet on a regular basis

to discuss the progress of the evaluation work during the semester.

• Regarding the paper setting the teachers are encouraged to be innovative, and not just repeat

the standard question. This is done to promote creative thinking amongst the students.

• The University also conducts regular seminars/workshops on evaluation reforms


2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adopted to

measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the

system.

Students‟ achievement in the College is assessed through both formative and summative

evaluation. Formative evaluations are carried out throughout the semester after completion of

certain sections through response in the classroom, group discussion, projects, oratory and class

tests etc. The different parameters adopted for the formative evaluation enables the students to

translate their learning and to express it in different ways which are integral to the holistic

development of a healthy personality.

The summative evaluation is done in the form of end-semester examination which is conducted

by the University.

The two-different levels of evaluation help in improving the overall performance of the students

in terms of the desired learning outcomes.

2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in

the internal assessment during the last four years and weight ages assigned for the overall

development of students (weight age for behavioral aspects, independent learning,

communication skills etc.)

Internal assessment as per the university norms has a weightage of 50% (50 marks out of 100)

in the overall evaluation scheme. In the College this weightage is divided into two equal parts

and allotted against assignment writing/oratory and midterm/ first sessional test. These

evaluation methods measure the students on the basis of their learning ability, comprehension,

knowledge base, critical thinking, research and writing ability, oratory and communication

skills. It ensures that the overall development of students is encouraged. The behavioural aspect

of the students is also counted in this assessment process because a student is expected to have

a minimum overall 75% class attendance in each subject. Students who fall behind in the

required attendance are not allowed to write their end-semester exams even if they secure cut-

off marks in the internal academic assessment. The College ensures rigor and transparency in

the internal assessment in the following ways:

• Advance and clear-cut schedule for the internal assessment is given.


• Students are made aware of the requirements of the internal assessment from the first semester

itself.

• The internal marks secured by the students and their monthly attendance percentage are timely

notified.

• Teachers give evaluative feedbacks to students on their internal performance.

• Students are given the right to bring any discrepancy found in the evaluation process for

necessary correction.

2.5.6 What is the graduate attributes specified by the college / affiliating university? How

does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?

The University has not specified any Graduate attributes. But the college always tries to enforce

certain desirable attributes which should be kept in mind during the teaching learning process.

At the end of the process, the institution tries to ensure that a student is equipped with the

following attributes/skills:

• Sound knowledge of the subject

• Basic practical skills for the work-sphere

• Good communication skills

• Life skills

. Inculcation of ethical values to enable them to become responsible members of the

society and the nation.

In order to achieve these attributes the college relies on class room studies as well as

extracurricular activities. At the class room level the following activities are conducted

1. Follow up of previous lecture/topic before starting the lecture.

2. Asking students to explain topics discussed in the lecture after the end of each lecture.

3. Giving motivational speeches before a lecture.

4. Discussion on current events related to the topic in the question


5. Explaining each topic citing examples of what is really happening in the real world so as to

make the lecture more interesting and dynamic.

At the extracurricular level the following activities are conducted:

1. Real life involvement of students on social issues relating to environment , health, drugs,

suicide etc. through activities like health camp, awareness seminars, plantation drives etc.

2. Providing work space skills through courses like tally, Spoken tutorials etc.

3. Ensuring their extracurricular development through various programmes like debates, quiz

competitions, giving opportunities for on stage performance of poetry recitation, extempore

speech, dance, music, singing etc.

2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation

both at the College and University level?

At college level the student first approaches the concerned teacher with his grievance . The

concerned teacher will explain to the student about the expected answer and compare his

paper with the standard answer. Despite this if the student is still not satisfied, the student can

always approach the Principal‟s Office to seek redressal of his grievances.

At the university level , the concerned student can always apply for re-evaluation if he finds

his marks unsatisfactory. In addition to the above the principal's office also functions as a

direct grievance redressal mechanism where the grievances received from the student relating

to their course contents and teaching are directly taken up with the HOD for further

improvements and remedial action.

Student performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‘yes’, give details on how

the students and staff are made aware of these?

Yes. “Service through Education” is the motto of the college, and to materialize this motto, the

college aims to orient the young students towards academic excellence, personality

development and social commitment. The curriculum and the syllabi of the academic

programmes offered in this college are transacted in such a way that these objectives are

realized by the successful completion of the programmes within the scheduled time. Self-

reliance, and skills in communication, coordination, planning, management, academic writing,


and presentation are acquired by the students through these programmes. The learning

outcomes of the college is also clearly spelt out in its vision and mission. Amongst the various

parameters the College has stated inclusive and holistic approach towards the learning process

as one of its key outcomes. Besides developing good global citizens is one of the primary

mission of the institution. The students and staff are made aware of these through the

handbook/prospectus, notice board, College website, orientation programme, faculty and staff

meetings, mentoring programme etc.

2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and

performance of students through the duration of the course/ programme. Provide an

analysis of the students’ results / achievements (Programme/ course wise for last four

years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the

programmes/courses offered.

The College mechanism for monitoring the progress and performance of the students is the

responsibility of the Examination Committee and the HODs. They keep track of the students‟

regularity in attending class and achievement in the internal assessments and end-semester

examination. They coordinate with the other departments and maintain the data regarding the

students punctuality and their academic performance . The monthly attendance percentage are

communicated to the students through the notice board. The performance of the students in

various college level tests and assessment are conveyed to them by the teacher concerned.

Parents/Guardians are also apprised of the evaluation process through the prospectus and also

during the admission process. The progress and performance of the students are deliberated

subject/department wise in the IQAC, HODs, departmental and faculty meetings.

The analysis of the past one year result is only available as the college has only been in

existence as an independent entity in August ,2014

Year 2014-15 2015-16

BA

APPEARED 411 -

PASSED 410 -

COMPLETION RATE 99.75 -

B.COM


APPEARED 148 -

PASSED 146 -

COMPLETION RATE 98.64 -

2.6. 3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution

structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?

To facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes, the teaching, learning and

assessment strategies of the institution are structured in the following ways:

• Preparation of lesson plans and implementation of the plan

• Participation of all stakeholders in the teaching-learning process

• Use of ICT tools like power points and video lectures and projector based demonstrations.

• Mentoring of students

• Remedial classes

• Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)

2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social

and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research

aptitude) of the courses offered?

To enhance the social and economic relevance of the courses offered, the College has taken the

following measures/initiatives:

The curriculum design of the university is such that students are required to prepare

individual and group projects on various topics and give a presentation on it at the end of

every semester.

At the last semester i.e Sixth Semester of the college life, students are required to prepare

a dissertation and submit it for evaluation. The dissertation requires extensive field surveys

and data collection. This has been done to promote a habit of research amongst the students.


The curriculum of the Commerce course contains a part with 30 credits on

Computerized Accounting Systems and Tally which further contributes to their

employability in various sectors.

The college has also undertaken to join the Spoken Tutorials conducted by IIT Bombay

which aims at making students computer literate. This again is significant from the

view point of employability of college graduates.

The college has recently conducted a Career Guidance workshop for career counseling

with experts from the local institute Odhisa.

The College through NSS, and Environment clubs provides the platform to the students

to interact with the community and participate in concerns relating to the well-being of

humanity at large.

2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and

use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?

The data for learning outcomes of the student is mainly collected from the following

1.Students attendance

2.Term paper

3.Interaction with the students both at the beginning and end of the lecture.

4.Mid sessional exams

5. End semester exams

6. Regular class tests on completion of a topic.

However the most pivotal part of the data collection exercise is played by the concerned

faculty member. The teacher of the concerned paper forwards the details to the Examination

Committee for entry into the students‟ database. The data collected from the above sources

provides a significant insight into the learning process. The data collected is then analyzed to

find out the areas which need focus or special attention. The critical areas highlighted by the

analysis are then discussed at length by the faculty members along with the HOD and work is

allocated amongst them for taking remedial classes.


2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning

outcomes?

The college recognizes the fact that the achievement of learning outcomes cannot be a

one way approach. Hence the college follows a policy of involving all the concerned

stakeholders in the learning process to achieve the learning outcomes. The stakeholders

include the parents/guardians, administrative staff, faculty members and the students.

Efforts taken in this direction include holding remedial class, co-curricular

activities ,parent teacher meetings, tutorials etc.

In addition to the above there are various cells and committees in the college like the

IQAC,NSS and various environmental clubs committed towards achieving a positive

learning outcome.

2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as

an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and

planning? If ‘yes’ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.

As indicated earlier, college faculty including the HODs have extensive discussions on the

performance of the students based on the in the college exams and various other class tests and

presentations. The response of the student while imparting the lecture is often taken as an

indicator about his/her level of understanding. Further at the end of the midterm exams the

marks so obtained by the students are discussed in detail so as to find out the students who are

in need of special attention. On the basis of this, underperforming students are assigned to

remedial classes.


CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 Promotion of Research

3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research centre/s of the affiliating University

or any other agency/organization?

Sikkim Government College, Burtuk is primarily an undergraduate institution affiliated to

Sikkim University. Since the college is still in its initial stages of setting up, it does not have

any open affiliated research centres. However, the college has always promoted research

among undergraduate students by way of field work activities and dissertations. Students of

the Departments of Commerce, Sociology, Education and Nepali in the Sixth Semester are

required to submit dissertations as part of their academic curriculum. They are also required

to undertake fieldwork as part of the same requirement.

3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues

of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by

the committee for implementation and their impact.

The college has formed a research committee comprising of four faculty members who are

responsible for research related activities in the college. The committee tracks and records the

publications and research activities of faculty members and students. They organise seminars

and workshops in the college. The committee ensures that the students are involved in

research process and are engaged in fostering knowledge and techniques in areas of research.

3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and

implementation of research schemes/projects?

Autonomy to the principal investigator

The institution tries to provide all the assistance to the research scholars.

Timely availability or release of resources

Faculty members are provided with six months leave to pursue their course work

under the Ph.D programme. Many teachers have availed such facilities.

Adequate infrastructure and human resources

In order to help the researcher in library works, a small enclosure for investigators has

been proposed to be constructed in the Central Library. The College is also ready to


provide minimum staffs to help the investigators in carrying out their studies as and

when it is required.

Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc.

To those teachers who go for further studies like M.Phil/Ph.D the department of

Higher Education,HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim, under whom the institution functions,

grants Study Leave for a minimum of 2 years. A teacher is also given special

leave for her/his academic pursuits as and when required.

support in terms of technology and information needs

The College provides the investigators with computers to aid them in doing the

research works.

facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding

authorities

The College facilitates timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the

funding authorities by engaging office administrative staff and Teachers.

any other

Institution encourages faculty members to pursue Ph.D and research projects. They

are also encouraged to attend seminars, workshops and conferences.

Leave is granted to members for presenting papers and attending seminars, workshops

and conferences

3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and

research culture and aptitude among students?

The Institution follows the curriculum of Sikkim University. A four credit dissertation

is mandatory for undergraduate students in disciplines like Sociology, Education,

Nepali and Commerce during the final semester i.e. sixth semester. Students are

provided with supervisor to assist in their dissertation work. Faculty members help the

student to choose the topic and carry out field work inthe topic of their study.

Dissertation helps students to get exposed to field trips. They visit an area or a tribe

or


a community to collect data especially first hand information to analyse issues related

to their topic. Papers on research methodology provide them with the knowledge and

training to collect data and to carry their research in a systematic manner. After data

collection they write a research report by analyzing the findings. Students have to

submit their dissertation along with the presentation. It is assessed by both the internal

and external examiner. Viva-voce is done by the external examiner.

In every semester students have to write and present term papers on three subjects

which they have opted for during the time of admission. Term paper topics are either

provided by teachers or chosen by students in the respective subjects. The practice of

term paper enables them to involve in a write–up and presentation through which they

learn to express and articulate their ideas. Students are assessed on the basis of

content, organisation of points, originality, presentation, delivery and questions and

answers. It enables them to develop scientific temper.

Various departments in the college have paper on research methodology which aims

to provide knowledge and techniques to students for conducting research in those

disciplines. Some of the departments have taken initiative to encourage the students

further by making them select a topic of their interest and apply all the research

process in their topic which is being discussed in the classroom. The aim is to

inculcate interest and habit of research amongst the students.

Some departments like Department of Economics and Commerce have arranged visits

to the nearby factories for conducting project works. It gives exposure to students in

field trips.

3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student

research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research

activity, etc.

Faculty who are currently pursuing Ph.D in various universities: 7

Hemantha Kr. Nepal, Department of Nepali

Purveka Kavya Shastra Ka Adharma Laxmi Prasad Deokota Ka Nibandha Haru Ko

Adhyan from Sikkim University

Pema Choden Rai, Department of English


Pursuing Ph.D on North East literature from Sikkim University

Laxmi Rai, Departrment of English

‘Films and Media’ from NIIT, Ravangla

Palmu Kaleon, Department of Political Science

„Ethnic Minorities and Political Participation’ from Sikkim University

Sonamla Ethenpa, Department of History

„Origin Development and Contribution of Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim’

Chokey Namgyal Bhutia, Department of Political Science

„Small land-locked Countries and Regional Co-operation: A case study of Bhutan’ from

JNU, New Delhi

Nancy Choden Lhasungpa, Department of Sociology

‘Suicide and the Social structure in Sikkimese society (2000-2012)’ from JNU, New Delhi

Annual Status of Education Report (ASER): Faculty members and students are involved in

collecting data from the field through participation in field survey.

3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes

conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of

research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.

Legal Awareness Programme by Dr. Dilip Pandey , Asst. Prof. Sikkim Govt. Law

College

Awareness on Substance Abuse by Rohit Raj Maharaj

Awareness Programme on Cyber Crime by I T Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim

Awareness Programme on Eco Friendly Waste Management by Gangtok Municipal

Corporation

Awareness Programme on Mental Health and Suicide by Dr. C.L Pradhan, HOD,

Deptt. of Psychiatry and Mental Health, STNM


The institution h a s c o n d u c t e d an interdisciplinary National seminar on

November, 2015on the topic “Regional Disparities, Development and Challenges in

India: Prioritization, Participation and Prospects” from 2nd

to 4th

November 2015.

3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the

institution

NA

3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to

visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?

In the recently concluded National Seminar Prof. B. S Butola of Centre for Regional

Development Studies , JNU , New Delhi was the Key Note Speaker.

3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research

activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and

imbibe research culture on the campus?

NA

3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating

awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and

elsewhere to students and community (lab to land) .

A copy of research work by faculty members and dissertation works of students are well

documented and stored in respective departments for the availability of teachers, scholars and

students.

The institution is planning to open up a research forum for teachers, scholars and students in

the near future. The forum will organise discussions and talks on several issues and topics by

eminent resource persons and by the teachers and students. The forum will encourage the

participants to foster inter-disciplinary approach. This forum will provide a platform where

students and teachers can participate and present paper on various topics which will be

documented for publication and further use.


3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of

major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.

Since it is a government institution, budget allocation is done by the Human Resource

Development Department, Government of Sikkim.

3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for

research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has

availed the facility in the last four years?

At present no such provision exists. But the institution is planning to make provisions to

provide seed money to encourage the promotion of research amongst the faculty members.

3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research

projects by students?

At present no financial provisions are available to support student research projects.

3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in

undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavours and

challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.

The various departments interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research in the following

manner

Inter- departmental/disciplinary seminars

Faculty members attending inter-disciplinary orientation courses

Choice based credit System (CBCS)-students are given choice to select inter

disciplinary subjects.

3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research

facilities of the institution by its staff and students?


Internet facilities in the college available in the administrative block is used by the faculty

members to support their research activities.

3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or

other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‘yes’ give details.

Till now college has not received any such applications, but the college will forward any

application by faculty members for research grants.

3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from

various funding agencies, industry and other organisations. Provide details of ongoing

and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.

Currently, the college does not have provisions to allot money for research activities.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars

within the campus?

Internet facility available at administrative block supports student and research

scholars research activity.

The e-library also helps to encourage and facilitate research activities

3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating

infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and

emerging areas of research?

Efforts are on:

Upgrade the e-library

Provide wi-fi facility in the college

Teachers are encouraged to attend orientation courses, refresher courses, apply for

Ph.D studies. Six months leave is also given to pursue Ph.D course work.


3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or

other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities?? If ‘yes’, what are the

instruments / facilities created during the last four years.

Till now the Institution has not received any special grants from the industry or any other

beneficiary agency for developing research facility.

3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research

scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories

Students are taken for field surveys as part of their dissertation work in the sixth semester.

3.3.5. Provide details on the library/information resource centre or any other facilities

available specifically for researchers

College shall provide an e-library to encourage the researchers.

3.3.6. What are the collaborative research facilities developed/created by the research

institutes in the college. For e.g. laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new

technology etc

Collaborative research facilities are in the process of being developed in the college.

3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1. Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of

Patents obtained and filed(process and product) - NA

Original research contributing to product improvement – Nil

Research studies or Surveys benefitting the community or improving the

services: Certain surveys are currently being carried out by some teachers that stand

to benefit the community in many ways after the completion of the research.eg.

Causes and High Rate of Suicide in Sikkim.

Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development: Humble

attempt is being made to contribute positively to social development of the

community after the completion of the ongoing research by teachers and students.


3.4.2. Does the institution publish or partner in research journals. If yes indicate the

composition of the editorial board publication policies and whether such publication is

listed in any international database.

The institution is in the process of publishing research journals.

3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students *publication per

faculty*no of papers published by faculty and students in peer review journals,

national/international

ARTICLES PUBLISHED BY FACULTY MEMBERS

Y.N.Nirola,Department of Political Science

1. Identity Crisis, Insurgency, migration and Ethnic Conflict in Northeast India.

2. Understanding Conflict Situation in Northeast India.

3. Conflict Resolution and National Integration in India.ISBN:978-93-81694-07-7

Dipa Sharma, Department of Nepali

1. „Mahananda Paudyal ka katha ma paune Samajik Pakcha‟

2013,Medinapur.Agamsingh Giri Sansthan.

2. „Desai ko Sanskritik Mahotwa‟, 2011, Namchi Prakriya.

Sabita Tamang, Department Of Nepali

1. Nari Vimarshaka Drishtrile Paribhasit Aakhaharuko Vishleshnatmak

Adhyan,published by Academy Journal, ISBN No. 978-81-910553-06

2. Nariwadi Drishtile Sutra wai Kathako Vishlesan,published by Journal of the Nepali

Academy

3. Sanu Lama ko Katha Sampath Katha Sangrahaka Nari Patra published by Aavhijyan

Journal.

4. Sadanko Majerima Matoko was a Kavitasangrahaka Kavitaharuma Rashtriya

Chetna.Kavita Vimarsha. ISBN No. 978-93-81667-32-3.5

5. Parkhaw Hami Kavitasangaloma Manawtawad. Kavitaawolokan. ISBN No. 978-93-

84671-17-4

Hemanth Nepal, Department Of Nepali

1. Sabda, Published in Samkalin Sahitya, e-journal,October,2014


2. Natak Ayum Natyashashtra, Mohan Koirala Ko Kavitama Vyanjana Shakti Ko

Prayog, published by Yuwa Maanch, RNI no.WBNEP/2008/25882

3. Balna Lageko Bhale, Published by Himchuli,2009

4. Pratikriya Vitraka Pratikreya, published in Bhanu Smarika Pashim Sikkim Sahitya

Prakashan.Annu,2003

5. Vasye Karan ko Sandarva ma Sanskrit Disama, published by Golsimal,2011

6. Sanskritiko Swarup, Published by Kanchenjunga,2012

7. Bhasa ma Ekrupta, published in Sahitya Smarika Patrika,2008

*number of publications listed in international database(for example web of science,

SCOPUS, humanities international complete, dare database/international social

sciences directory, EBSCO host etc.)

* Chapter in Books

Chokey Namgyal Bhutia from the Department of Political Science has contributed a

chapter in a book. The detail is given below:

Kharat, Rajesh, S (ed.), 2015, Bhutan: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives.

Chapter 1: Bhutan through the Prism of Buddhism. New Delhi: Adroit Publication

House.

Sabita Tamang from the Department of Nepali has published articles on the following

topics:

Nari Vimarshaka Drishtrile Paribhasit Aakhaharuko Vishleshnatmak Adhyan,

published by Academy Journal, ISBN No. 978-81-910553-06

Sadanko Majerima Matoko was a Kavitasangrahaka Kavitaharuma Rashtriya Chetna.

Kavita Vimarsha. ISBN No. 978-93-81667-32-3.5

Parkhaw Hami Kavitasangaloma Manawtawad. Kavitaawolokan. ISBN No. 978-93-

84671-17-4

Sanjaya Subba from the Department of Commerce has published articles on the

following topics:


Sanjaya, Subba. 2013, Microfinance: A Measure for Empowering Women in Sikkim,

Cooch Bihar, published by Sitalchu College. ISBN: 978-81-926968-1-2.

Sanjaya Subba. 2013. An Overview on the Exports-Imports trends in Cross Border

Trade through Nathula Pass, Sikkim, International Journal of Research in Computer

Application and Management. ISSN number: 2231-1009.

Sanjaya Subba.2015. Consumer Awareness and Consumer Protection Act: A Case

Study with Reference to East Sikkim, published by International Journal of Research

and Commerce, I.T and Management. Vol. 5, No. 6, pp. ISSN no. 2231-5756.

3.4.4 Provide details if any of

Research awards received by the faculty –Nil

Recognition received by faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies,

nationally and internationally –Nil

Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognition

for research contributions –Nil

3.5. Consultancy

3.5.1 Gives details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute/industry

interface

The college offers general education in arts and commerce stream where such institute

industry interface leading to events like campus recruitment does not exist at present.

However interface leading to campus recruitment is in the process of being established But

students are given optimum exposure through workshops, interactions and seminars.

3.5.2. What is the ststed policy of the institution to promote Consultancy?How is the

available expertise advocated and publicised?

The college at present does not have any policy to promote consultancy, but the expertise of

the faculty members are well-known and they are often approached to contribute to various

academic, social and economic platforms.


Faculty involvement in other activities outside the college

Sonamla Ethenpa, Department of History

He has served as a guest faculty in the Department of History in Sikkim University for the

year 2012 and has resumed his service again in the year 2015.

He has been a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for the year 2010 and 2013 for the

Department of History, Sikkim University.

Tenzing Pintso Lepcha, Department of History

He has been working as a guest faculty in Sikkim University in the department of Law and

Psychology since August, 2013.

Nancy Choden Lhasungpa, Department of Sociology

She has been working as a guest faculty in Sikkim University in the Department of Law and

Psychology since August, 2013.

She has produced a background paper on “Gender and Social Issues” for Sikkim Human

Resource Development Report, 2013.

She has also done an Assessment of „Millennium Development Goals in Sikkim‟ for Sikkim

Human Development Report, 2013.

Bindita Pradhan, Department of Commerce

She had served as a guest faculty in Central Agricultural University, Ranipool, 2014.

She was a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for the Department of Commerce in

Sikkim University, 2013

She has contributed in Sikkim Gazetteer, 2013

She had been appointed as external examiner for Accounts Project in Tashi Namgyal

Academy, Gangtok in the year 2014.


Bindhya Chettri, Department of History

She has contributed in the chapter „History‟ in the book „Comprehensive History of Sikkim,

edited by Dr. Sunita Kharel, a project of Sikkim Government.

Hemantha Nepal, Department of Nepali

He was a member of Syllabus Framing Committee for DIET, Gyalshing in the year 2014

Swarnim Subba, Department of English

She has framed B.A. English syllabus for Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University.

She has worked as Spoken English Instructor for one year in Smart Academy, Deorali,

Sikkim, for the year 2008-2009.

She has served as a guest faculty at Gurukul Institute, where she had taught English language

to B.B.M students for the year 2008-2009.

3.5.3. How does the institution encourage the staff to use their expertise and available

facilities for Consultancy Services?

The college encourages teachers to undertake consultancy services by providing

conducive atmosphere in the campus. They are also free to render their services as experts

as and when needed.

3.5.4. List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution

and revenue generated during the last four years.

NA

3.5.5. What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through

consultancy and its use for institutional development?

Such policies have not been formulated by the college as yet so no income has been

generated so far.


3.6. Extension activities and institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

3.6.1. How does the institution promote institution/Neighbourhood/Community network

and student Engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and

holistic development of students?

The institution has formed a College Management Committee consisting of several

students from third and fifth semester who are involved in carrying different activities

and programmes of the college. The motive to form such a group was to develop

among students a sense of responsibility, to develop leadership qualities and to

strengthen better communication between administrative unit, teachers and students.

The institution has been doing work to promote students to involve in welfare

programmes like blood donation, collecting earthquake relief funds, helping children

in orphanages etc.

The college provides financial assistance to the under privileged students.

The institution has taken active role in assisting students to avail scholarships. Some

of the students are availing state and national scholarships.

Gender Sensitisation Unit - the cell is formed for the development of girl students to

foster their academic growth as well as overall development. The institution

ensures high security and safety for the girl students.

Students have been actively engaged in an participated in the following activities:

An Inter-collegiate Fest

Plantation drive

National Service Scheme

Fundraising for Nepal Earthquake victims

Sports meet

Inter- college debate and quiz competition

Cultural programmes

3.6.2 What is the institutional mechanism to track students involvement in various

social movements/activities which promotes citizenship roles

The student‟s involvement in various social activities is tracked through enrolment and

personal attendance during events which are monitored by the teachers in charge of the


events. The participation of students in such events is acknowledged and applauded through

commendation certificates, citations and awards.

3.6.3. How does the institution solicited stake holder perception on the overall

performance and quality of the institution?

Periodic meetings and feedback exercises are arranged with the stake holders (teachers,

students, staff, parents and alumni where the college activities and performance are reviewed.

These stake holders are encouraged to contribute towards the growth and development of the

college.

3.6.4. How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach

programmes?

The college organizes its outreach programmes through the NSS activities where both

teachers and students are involved.

Extension work is also done through the contribution of faculty members in various

fields or organizations working in the area of education, social reforms,

environmental preservation, religion etc

3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in

extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/

International agencies?

The college facilitates faculty member incharge of extension activities to go for orientation

training course in related fields. The students are awarded certificates for their participation in

extension activities like NSS.

3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by

the college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and

vulnerable sections of society?

The NSS has worked for collecting relief materials for Nepal Earthquake victims.

The college has a contributory teachers welfare fund to help the under

privileged students.


3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities

organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students’ academic

learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.

The involvement of students in extension activities complements their academic experiences

by helping them to inculcate values and skills such as

Value of team work

Dignity of labour

Environmental preservation

Cleanliness and waste management

Improving their leadership qualities

Improving their awareness of social issues.

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out

activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the

institution that encourage community participation in its activities?

In the different college functions, the institution invites people from various backgrounds as

guests and resource persons thereby ensuring the involvement of the community in its

outreach activities.

3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions

of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.

College has established constructive relations with the local hospital to organize blood

donation campaign and has worked closely with the neighbouring locality to carry out many

constructive works like repair of the road, cleanliness of the neighbourhood etc.

3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities

and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.

No such awards have been received by the college.


3.7 Collaboration

3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories,

institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the

initiatives – collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment,

research scholarships etc.

The college does not have any official collaboration with any research institute

at present. It will try for such collaborations in future.

3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions

of national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc.

and how they have contributed to the development of the institution.

The college does not have any official collaboration with any research institute.

3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have

contributed to the establishment /creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student

and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/

new technology /placement services etc.

Industry institution collaboration is in the process of being established for upgradation of library.

3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the

events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the

college during the last four years.

A three day National seminar from 2nd

to 4th

November 2015 had been organised in the

institution on “Regional Disparities-Development and Challenges in India‟ with Prof. B S

Butola of JNU, New Delhi as the Key Note Speaker.

3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs

and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of

the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated –

No MoUs or any agreement have been signed by the institution at present .

a) Curriculum development/enrichment: NA

b) Internship/ On-the-job training: NA

c) Summer placement: NA


d) Faculty exchange and professional development: NA

e) Research: NA

f) Consultancy: NA

g) Extension: NA

h) Publication: NA

i) Student Placement: NA

j) Twinning programmes: NA

k) Introduction of new courses: NA

l) Student exchange: NA

m) Any other: NA

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and

implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations. Any other relevant

information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college

would like to include.

N.A


CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of

infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning?

The infrastructure enhancement and creation policy of the college is as follows:

i. Since the college is a Government run college the major policy decision regarding

infrastructure creation and enhancement lies with the Department of Higher

Education, HRDD, Government of Sikkim.

ii. The college is planning a major face lift and infrastructure creation under RUSA. A

DPR regarding the same has been prepared and submitted to the concerned

department.

iii. The college also has been continuously conducting minor repair works on as and

when needed basis all round the campus.

4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for

a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning

spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house,

specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.

Sl.no Name of Infrastructure Nos.

1. Class rooms 13

2. Hall 1

3. Projector 1

4. Administrative space 1

5. Exam cell 1

6. Faculty room (separate cubicles for the teachers) 1

7. Departmental library 1

8 Xerox machine 1

9. Printer 1

10. Herbal garden 1


b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium,

auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills

development, yoga, health and hygiene etc. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Sl.no Name of Infrastructure Nos.

1. College Canteen 2

2. Common Room 1

3. Sports Ground 1

4. Sound set and microphone 3

5. Wall magazine/newspaper 1

1. The college has a NSS cell. The NSS cell has been conducting the following

activities.

Adoption of one village

Repairing on College Road and Cleanliness Drive,

Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan/ Swaach Bharat Abhiyaan.

Awarness programme on substance abuse and drugs.

Legal Awarness on RTI , Consumer Protection Act, Domestic Violence Act

2. The college ground is available for outdoor games/sports like football, cricket,

volleyball, etc. The students of the college regularly take part in local football

tournaments

3. The students also take part in various debates and other programmes both within the

college and outside. Debate participation is done both in Nepali and English

4. Regular functions are organized at frequent intervals like Fresher‟s welcome,

foundation day, teachers day etc which gives the students a platform to showcase

their talents. Activities in these functions include singing, dancing, talk shows, plays,

folk dancing, sports fest college fest.

5. The college also encourages the students to take part in social responsibility activities

like blood donation, sapling plantation, and sapling plantation and fund raising for

earthquake victims, visit to orphanages etc.


4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line

with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the

facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose

the Master Plan of the Institution/campus and indicate the existing physical

infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).

Keeping in view the scarcity of resources optimal utilization of resources is one thing that has

always been a must for the college. Keeping in mind the needs of the 21st century IT enabled

learning system, the college regularly makes use of PowerPoint Presentations using the

projector. Students are encouraged to use college computers and laptops to expand their

knowledge using the ocean of information present on the internet for which internet facility is

provided by the college. As a matter of fact in the year 2013 laptops were distributed to the

students free of cost by the State Government.

4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the

requirements of students with physical disabilities?

The location of the college is such that students with physical disabilities can freely move

around the campus with minimum effort. Further maximum classes are conducted on the

ground floor of the college which does not have an impediment to the students with physical

disabilities as there are virtually no stairs. As such the length and breadth of the college can

be said to be disabled friendly. The college also has a policy of strict no entry of outside

vehicles into the college campus to prevent accidents.

4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available

Within them:

• Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga centre, etc: 1 Boys common room, 1 Girls

common room, Volley ball court

• Computer facility including access to internet in hostel: N.A

• Facilities for medical emergencies: First aid kit is available in the College and in case of

emergency the District Hospital is 5 minutes drive from the college.

• Library facility in the hostels: N.A

• Internet and Wi-Fi facility: Only in administrative Block

• Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipments: Room B2


• Available residential facility for the staff and occupancy: As of now 8 residential

facilities are utilized by the 7 administrative staff (Grade III and Grade IV) and 1 is vacant.

No residential facility is provided for the teaching staff at present.

• Constant supply of safe drinking water: 24*7 filtered water facility is available.

•Security: The College has one night chowkidar

4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health

care on the campus and off the campus?

The staff members are reimbursed full medical claims in any hospital of their choice subject

to referral from the appropriate district hospitals. First aid equipment is maintained in the

college. In case of any mishaps the college has never been shy to go beyond the call of duty

and personally accompany the students to the nearby hospital which is at a distance of 1 km

approx from the college.

4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus –spaces for special

units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women’s Cell, Counseling and Career

Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and

students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.

The college has 2 no. of canteens within its campus which serve decent quality food.

The Grievance redressal cell functions from the principal‟s office

The IQAC also functions from the principal‟s office.

The college has Photostat machines, internet connectivity, furniture and other facility.

Separate toilet facility is available for students of both gender

Safe drinking water facility is available.

The College campus has sufficient parking area for vehicles.

The College has one bus which serves as a means of transportation for the students

and faculty members.


4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a

committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to

render the library, student/user friendly?

Library committee is constituted in the College with the following members.

1. Nancy C Lhasungpa

2. Dr. Bandana Sarda

3. Dr. Y. N Nirola

4. Mr. Shankar P Nepal

5. Mrs. Sabita Tamang

The construction of Library is under process.

4.2.2 Provide details of the following:

Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.): NA

Total seating capacity: NA

Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination

days, during vacation): NA

Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed

reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources): NA

The college has Departmental library for each departments.

General library is in the process of being set-up, as the college recently got affiliated to

Sikkim University.

4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-

journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new

books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.

N.A


4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to

the library collection?

• The college has 3 printers and one photocopy machine for making copies

• In the College website the resources of the library are documented

• OPAC - No

• Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals – No

• Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases –No

• In-house/remote access to e-publications - No

• Library automation - No

• Institutional Repository -No

• Content management system for e-learning –No

• Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET) – No

4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:

• Average number of walk-ins: NA

• Average number of books issued/returned: NA

• Ratio of library books to students enrolled: NA

• Average number of books added during last three years: NA

• Average number of login to OPAC: NA

• Average number of login to e-resources: NA

• Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed: NA

• Number of information literacy trainings organized: NA

• Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials: NA

4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library

• Manuscripts: NA

• Reference: NA

• ILL (Inter Library Loan Service): NA

• Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and

Notification): NA

• Download: NA

• Printing: NA


• Reading list/ Bibliography compilation: NA

• In-house/remote access to e-resources: NA

• User Orientation and awareness: NA

• Assistance in searching Databases: NA

• INFLIBNET/IUC facilities: NA

4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and

Teachers of the college.

Library is in the process of being set up

4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically

Challenged persons? Give details.

Library is in the process of being set up. It will have facilities for visually challenged persons

4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used

for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to

collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analysed and used for further

improvement of the library services?)

N.A

4.3 IT Infrastructure

4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the

institution.

Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact

configuration of each available system): Desktop 07 nos., Laptop 15 Nos.

Computer-student ratio: 1:1

Stand alone facility: NA

LAN facility: NA

Wi-Fi Facility: Administrative Block

Licensed software: MS office 2007/10/13, Kaspersky Internet Security

Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility: 2

Any other


4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and

students on the campus and off-campus?

The state government had provided laptops to every student of the college in the year 2013.

As such the same laptops are being used by the students to fulfil their learning requirements.

For the faculty one computer exists in the faculty room and additional Desktop 07 Nos,

Laptop 15 Nos. are also available for use in the administrative room. Internet facility is

available only at Administrative Block.

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT

infrastructure and associated facilities?

The college has persistently been pursuing the matter of up gradation of the IT infrastructure

with the State Government. The college is committed to move away from the traditional

lecture based learning and integrate more IT based learning tools such as Smart class, e –

Library, Smart Boards, Edusat , e-learning etc.

4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, up-

gradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the

institution (Year wise for last four years).

Budget for procurement of computers are not maintained by the college, as these are provided

by the Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim. For the

computers and other electronic devices annual maintenance and repair is taken care of by the

college in a systematic manner through the funds available in the college. Outside vendors

are contacted for major and minor repairs.

4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including

development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and

students?

The college encourages students to give projector aided power point presentation for their

term papers/projects. At the end of the each semester teachers are required to give a projector

aided power point presentation of the entire syllabus in brief to the students.

4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies

deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT


enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the

centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher.

Thrust is given to the IT enabled teaching-learning process to make it more effective and

more students centric. The use of modern audio-visual aids/multimedia to complement

traditional method of lecture has made the teaching-learning methods interactive and has

made the teacher only a facilitator in the Teaching learning process.

4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly

or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?

The college does not have this service at present.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities

4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available

financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate

your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?

Since this college is a Government funded institution, so maintenance and repair of buildings

are done by Human Resource Development Department, Government of Sikkim. The budget

allocation for others is done by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Sikkim.

SL.NO TYPE TOTAL

1 Building -

2 Furniture -

3 Equipment -

4 Computers -

5 Vehicles -

6 Any other -

4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the

infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?

The maintenance and upkeep of campus facilities including building, furniture, vehicle and

other equipment are taken care on day to day, short term and long term basis. The


administrative department takes care of day to day maintenance. Any problem relating to

maintenance observed by staff/faculty and students are brought to the notice of Principal and

immediate action is taken for its repair or maintenance.

4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other

precision measures for the equipment/instruments?

For the computers and other electronic devices annual maintenance and repair is taken care of

by the college in a systematic manner through the funds available in the college. Outside

vendors are contacted for major and minor repairs.

4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive

equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?

The college has sensitive equipments such as computers, printers, water purifier, photo copier

machine, etc. These instruments are located in spaces which are easily accessible to all the

beneficiaries. The college updates and maintains the infrastructure and equipment through

concerned committees.

Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources

which the college would like to include.

College website

Classrooms with adequate ventilation, lighting and provision for the use of audio-

visual aids.

Optimal use of the hall, classrooms, playground, and other infrastructural facilities.

The best practices like promotion of active learning, participative learning, self

learning and peer learning are encouraged throughout the course.

Identity card for each student

Optimization of space through multipurpose rooms

A stage and a dais for public speaking and cultural activities with microphone and

sound set

Library as a learning resource:

Departmental library with books, reference books , journals.


IT Infrastructure

Multi media and audio-visual aids optimally used

Facilitating the use of new technologies in curricular transaction and administrative

work

Optimising the use of infrastructural resources through a spirit of sharing and co-

operation.

Maintenance of campus facilities:

Feedback regarding infrastructural facilities is regularly obtained from the users on

the campus, which is useful to bring about changes

Annual maintenance and repair of computers and other electronic devices.


CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION STUDENT

MENTORING AND SUPPORT

5.1.1 Does the College publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If yes,

what are the activities/ information included/ provided to students through these

documents? Is there a provision for online access?

The College publishes the prospectus every year. It includes: the details of the Institution‟s

vision, mission, objectives, motto, rules and regulations, Admission procedures, eligibility

criteria, Profile of the Departments and courses of study , fee structure etc.

5.1.2 Specify the type and number of Scholarships / free ships given to students

(UG/PG/M.Phil/ Ph.D/Diploma/) by the College management during the last four years.

Indicate whether the financial aid was available on time.

As the College is located in the tribal area all students coming from reserved category are

covered under the various schemes of scholarship given by the different departments of the

State Government like the Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Human

Resource Development Department etc.

5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial from State Government, Central

Government and other national agencies?

The students having valid Sikkim domicile are exempted from the College fees and the ones

who do not posses Sikkim domicile are provided with subsidized fees. SC/ST students are

receiving scholarships from various department of the State Government. like the

Social Justice Empowerment and Welfare Department, Human Resource Development

Department etc.

5.1.4 What are the Specific support services/facilities available for students from

SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker sections.

The students having valid Sikkim domicile are exempted from the College fees up to

the University level and the ones who do not posses Sikkim domicile are provided

with subsidized fees. SC/ST students are receiving scholarship from various

department of the State Government. like the Social Justice Empowerment and

Welfare Department, Human Resource Development Department etc.


The teachers of the College have a monthly contributory fund for helping students

from the economically weaker sections of society by paying for their books, bus fair

etc.

Based on the need, the College encourages students to participate in various academic

and extra-curricular competitions by providing them with leave, holding special

classes for them when they return.

1. Physically Challenged / Differently abled Students.

At present there are no physically challenged students in the Institution. But as and when

the need arises, the college will make necessary arrangements to make them comfortable.

2. Health centre, Health Insurance, etc.

In emergencies medical care is given through the State run hospital (STNM), which is at

a distance of only 1 km from the College. Minor in-campus medical aid is provided in

the College itself through first aid as the College maintains a First Aid Box.

3. Skill development

The College has cent percent computer literacy as every student has been provided with

a laptop which are used for academic purposes.

Non Credit classes in Communicative English is also an integral part of the College

Curriculum. This is done to improve the communication skill of the students as most of

them are weak in English.

4. Performance Enhancement for slow learners / and those at risk of failure and

dropouts.

The Institution conducts extra remedial classes for the weak and underperforming

students. The teacher mentors also advice and guide the weaker students enabling them

to bridge the knowledge gap and bring them at par with other students.

5. Exposure of students to other Institutions of Higher Learning/ Corporate/ Business

Houses, etc.


i. The College provides every possible support in this matter by providing them

relaxations in attendance to students participating in different competitions, workshops,

seminars, conferences, outside the College.

ii. The College encourages students to participate in inter- college debates, Quiz and

Elocution Contest and grooms them for this purpose.

6. Publication of Students Magazine.

The College shall publish its Magazine within a short time.

5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the Institution to facilitate entrepreneur skills among

the students and the impact of the efforts?

1. Real life involvement of students on social issues relating to environment , health, drugs,

suicide etc. through activities like health camp, awareness seminars, plantation drives etc.

2. Providing work space skills through courses like tally, Spoken tutorials etc.

3. Ensuring their extracurricular development through various programmes like debates, quiz

competitions, giving opportunities for on stage performance of poetry recitation, dance,

music, singing etc.

4. The college is in the process of inviting professionals in various fields to give real life

based lectures to the students so as to make the students aware of the various

entrepreneurship opportunities in their concerned field.

5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the Institution which promote

participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as sports,

games, quiz competitions, Debate and discussion, cultural activities etc.

Extracurricular and Co-Curricular activities are given priority. Faculty members are

appointed to plan and execute all such activities like games, quiz competitions, debates etc.

Inter Semester Debates, Quiz and Elocution Competitions are organised on a regular basis.

Students are groomed and resources are provided to participate in co- curricular activities

outside the College.


Students participating and representing the State in different sporting competitions are

granted leave and when they return extra classes are conducted for them.

5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing

for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and

qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET,

ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defence , Civil Services,

etc.

Various private sectors institutes like Odisha are invited to the college to counsel the

students for future career prospects and opportunities like civil and state services ,defence

services etc.

Although the college does not formally have any mechanism for preparing students for

competitive exams like NET/SET ,CAT etc. formal coaching for candidates belonging to the

reserved categories for appearing in NET exam is conducted by the university.

5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,

personal, career, psycho-social etc.)

Counselling facilities are integrated with mentoring programme for the all round

development of the students. Some of the counselling programmes organised are as

follows:

Legal Awareness Programme by Dr.DilipPandey ,Asst. Prof. Sikkim Govt. Law College

on April 22nd,2015.

Awareness on Substance Abuse by Rohit Raj Maharaj on April 18th,2015.

Awareness Programme on Cyber Crime by I T Deptt. Govt. of Sikkim on 13th August

,2015.

Awareness Programme on Eco Friendly Waste Management by Gangtok Municipal

Corporation on 16th September, 2015.

Awareness Programme on Mental Health and Suicide by Dr. C.L Pradhan, HOD, Deptt.

of Psychiatry and Mental Health, STNM on 24th September,2015.

5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and

placement of its students? If ‘yes’, detail on the services provided to help students


identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of

students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers

and the programmes

At present the college does not have any formal mechanism for career guidance and

placement of the students. However in the area of career guidance the college has recently

conducted a career guidance workshop with the help of a local institute Odisha and in future

the college plans to invite professionals from various corporate fields to interact with the

students and provide career guidance.

5.1.10 Does the College have Student Grievance Redressal Cell? Give details of the

nature of grievances reported and how they were redressed.

At present college does not have any formal Grievance Redressal cell. However the

Principals office functions as direct mechanism for Grievance Redressal of both the Staff and

the Students. The complaints from both the staff and the students are taken up directly by the

College Management Committee with the Principal in the chair and efforts are made to

resolve the conflict in an amicable manner. Where necessary parents/guardians are

summoned and differences resolved in their presence and justice is ensured.

5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual

harassment?

The college has a Gender Sensitisation Unit for ensuring Gender Inclusion in the institution.

It takes steps to prevent gender discrimination, sexual harassment, intimidation and

exploitation of students and staffs in the college.

The anti ragging committee is also vigilant against any form of ragging involving sexual

harassment in the college campus.

5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been

reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?

As per the direction of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, an Anti Ragging Committee has

been constituted in the institution to look into and check ragging in the institution. There has

been no reported cases of ragging in this institution so far.

5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution?

The teachers of the College have a monthly contributory fund for helping students from the

economically weaker sections of society by paying for their books, bus fare etc.


The faculty members also guide the economically backward students to avail various

scholarships available under various State/Central schemes.

5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‘yes’, what are its

activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure

development?

The first batch of students of this institution have graduated in July 2015. The Alumni

Association is in the process of being established.

5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or

employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.

The college does not have a formal system for following the progression of the students, so

the figure is not available at present. However the college has a large number of students

pursuing Post Graduate Studies and Professional courses like MBA, B.Ed.

5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the

last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish

programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the

same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the

city/district.

A table showing the comparison of the performance of the students of Sikkim Government

College Burtuk and Sikkim Government College Tadong is as follows:

Course College Appeared Passed Percentage

B.Com Honors Sikkim

Government

College, Tadong

198 168 85

Sikkim

Government

College, Burtuk

148 146 98.64

B.A Honors Sikkim

Government

College, Tadong

1200 964 81


Sikkim

Government

College, Burtuk

411 409 99.51

5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education

and/or towards employment?

The College provides platform to central and private university representatives to interact

with the students on the courses and programmes being offered by them. The teachers of the

college also provide guidance to facilitate student progression to higher level education and

employment.

5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and

drop out?

Weak and underperforming students are identified through class interaction ,internal test by

the concerned teachers and remedial classes are arranged for them to help them to bridge the

knowledge gap and bring them at par with the other students so that they do not drop out of

the education system. Through the teacher mentor system, each teacher identifies his/her

weak and underperforming students, guides and counsels them so that with tact and sympathy

and if and when necessary even interacts with their parents to prevent them from dropping

out of the education system.

5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES

5.3.1 List the range of sports and games, cultural and extracurricular activities

available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.

a. Sports and Games Sporting Events: Sports Fest April 29th - 30 2015

Volleyball: Inter Semester Volley Ball Completion during Spring Fest won By B.com

4th Semester

b. Cultural and Extracurricular Activities:

Cultural dance, song competition: Fresher's Social 2014 and 2015, Teacher's Day

Celebrations 2014 and 2015, Spring Fest Song and Dance Competition on April 2015


Debate: Inter College Debate Competition at College Meet Organized by Tadong

College on 16th to 17th April 2015 , Your take your Stake by GMC on 19th

September, Spring Fest Debate Competition on April 2015

Quiz: Quiz Competition at Harkamaya College on 12th August 2015 by Rhencok

Education Society, Inter College Quiz at College Meet Organized by Tadong College

16th to 17th April 2015, Spring Fest Quiz Competition on April 2015

Extempore: Harkamaya College 12th August 2015

c. NSS Activities:

Blood Donation Camp 12th April 2015,

Cleanliness Drive -12-13 February 2015, 28th-29th September.

Plantation Drive on 20th and 21st July 2015.

Swaach Bharat Abhiyan on 8th October 2015.

Three days special camp at Sumin Village near Singtam,from 13th to 15th September 2014.

Extra Curricular Activities Calendar:

Session Activities Date

Monsoon (2014) Fresher's welcome 15th September

Teachers Days 15th September

Autumn Fest 19th Sept-1st October

Fare Well Picnic 9th November

Spring Fest April, 2015

Spring (2015) Fresher's welcome 17th August

Teachers Days 12th September

5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co-curricular,

extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal /

National / International, etc. for the previous four years.

1) Narkumari Limboo of BA 1st semester won the first prize in inter-college 2015

2) Bimala Tamang of BA 1st semester won second prize in solo dance competition organized

by Rhenock educational society at Harkamaya College, Gangtok 2015


3) The college has won 3rd position inter college quiz competition organized by Sikkim govt.

college Tadong 2015

4) Binod Biswakarma of BA 5th semester won a gold medal in Kanchenjunga Body Building

Championship held in Kurseong in September ,2015 and Participated Indian Body Building

Fitness and Federation Eastern Classic India competition held in Kurseong in August 2015

5)Anuj Pradhan of B.A Fifth Semester has represented the state in All India Boxing

Championship held in New Delhi JN Stadium in March 2015

6)LokBdr. Tamang of B.A Fifth Semester represented the state in CEM Football

Tournament held in Assam in November,2015

7) Durga Prasad Sharma of B.Com Third Semester participated in the North Eastern Chess

Tournament in Assam in August ,2015

5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and

employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?

The college has regular meetings with officials of the Deptt. of Higher Education and

receives feedback from them. It also receives feedback fromits graduates on matters regarding

the improvement and performance and quality of the institution. Such feedbacks are then

discussed in the IQAC ,HODs and General Faculty meetings and necessary are steps to

improve the quality of education in the institution.

5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like

catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/

materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions.

The language departments(English/Nepali) take the initiative to involve and encourage

students to express their thoughts and creativity through poems, short stories and paintings

which are displayed in the notice board. The students with aptitude are encouraged to

participate in different competitions. They are trained by their teachers and commendations

and awards are given to meritious students.

5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its

selection, constitution, activities and funding.

At present the college does not have a student council. But it has a student management

committee consisting of 27 members from all semesters who are handpicked by the teachers

for their dedication and commitment to the college. The main activity of the committee are as

follows:

1.Supporting the college authority in maintaining discipline amongst the students.


Organizing fresher's, socials, sporting competition, teachers day and other social

works etc.

Presenting the expectations and demands of the student community to the college

authority for redressal.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student

representatives on them.

The has student representatives in various bodies like IQAC, Discipline Committee Sports

and Games Committee and NSS etc.

5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former

faculty of the Institution. Any other relevant information regarding Student Support

and Progression which the college would like to include.

Since only one batch has graduated in July , 2015 the institution is in the process of

establishing an internal alumni committee consisting of faculty and staff members to

network and collaborate with the alumnus and seek their suggestions for the improvement of

the institution.


CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1. State the vision and mission of the institution and enumerate on the mission

statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristic in terms of addressing the

needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s tradition and value

orientation , vision for the future, etc?

Vision:

1. To fulfil the dreams and aspirations of higher education in young minds by

inculcating knowledge and skills for future education and employment.

2. To inculcate ethical values in them to make them contribute positively to our highly

transitional society.

Mission:

1. To provide quality education so that learners can become responsible social assets.

2. To strive towards excellence by motivating students to explore their potential to the

fullest and fulfil their aspirations.

3. To empower students with the knowledge and skills that will prepare them to face

challenges and equip them for creative leadership in an ever changing world.

4. To encourage students to cultivate independent thought and spirit of inquiry that will

contribute and foster the ideals of global citizenship.

5. To nurture the values of integrity, tolerance and respect for diversity.

6. To create a community of learners capable of becoming agents of change for social

betterment in meaningful and positive ways, to lead and serve in various aspects of

human activity.

Objectives:

1. To maintain good relationship among staff and students for growth of academic

culture in the institution.

2. To give proper attention to the needs and demands of the students with the aim of

imparting quality education.

3. To mobilize resources and funds from all possible sources.


4. To utilize available funds to satisfy urgent needs like construction of classrooms,

laboratories, purchase of books, equipments etc.

5. To move the concerned authorities for creation of new teaching posts and filling up

the existing vacant teaching posts.

6. To create adequate basic facilities including recreation facilities for the students.

Sikkim Government College, Burtuk endeavours to adopt a learner friendly approach with

special focus on motivating students to explore their potentials to the fullest so that they can

fulfil their aspirations and become assets of the society and the state. it strives to empower the

students with such knowledge and skills that will enable them to face the challenge of life. It

encourages them to cultivate independent thought, critical thinking and the aspect of enquiry

that will foster in them the ideals of global citizenship.

The college follows a very transparent admission policy where admission is based strictly on

merit. The college through interactions in classrooms and through various co-curricular

activities tries to inculcate in the students, ethical values, discipline, positive thinking,

environmental awareness, sponsorship etc.

Through various academic activities and co-curricular activities, the institution provides

students with the opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity. To fulfil the

aspirations of the students and also to provide quality education, constant encouragement is

given to the faculty members to upgrade their knowledge and skills through

knowledge based programmes and research activities.

Besides the routine academic work, teachers are encouraged to participate in workshops,

seminars, conferences, refresher courses and orientation courses. Various faculty members in

their individual capacity are making significant contributions to the society by being

members of institutions/organizations engaged in various social and philanthropic works.

The academic results of the students have been highly satisfactory with the average pass

percentage being over ninety eight percentage.

The institution is planning to introduce the science stream in the near future. It is also

planning to introduce new courses of study like Geography, Psychology, Physical education

as well as regional languages like Bhutia, Lepcha etc. The college also has ambitions,

infrastructural plans of expansion and development.


All these revenants from the vision and mission of the institution and enumerates the

college‟s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the

students, the institutions tradition and value and orientation , the vision for future etc.

6.1.2 What is the role of the top management, Principal and Faculty in design and

implementation of its quality policy and plans?

The role of the top-management which in the case of this college is the Department of higher

Education, Government of Sikkim consists of using of broad guidelines and directions and

providing funds for running the institution. At the college level, the Principal and the faculty

members through the IQAC implements the plans and policies of the Government to provide

quality education and ensure that the benefits percolates to the students of the college.

6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring?

The policy statement and action plans for fulfilment of the stated mission

A. Policy statement and action plans for fulfil to make the action plans for

fulfilment of the vision and mission a reality, the college leadership has taken a

series of measures such as:

a. Constituting a series of committees under the supervision of the Principal, who is also

the chairperson of some of them like the Internal Quality Assurance Cell.

b. Periodic review meetings are held by the IQAC; where discussions and deliberations

take place, to suggest measures for improve the quality of education in the institution.

c. Faculty members are assigned specific assignments related to academics and student

welfare in order to create an ideal environment conducive to imparting quality

education.

B. Formulation of action plan for all operations:

a. One of the most important components of leadership is the formulation of action plan

and the incorporation of the same in the institutional strategic plan. For this inputs and

suggestions are obtained from the various committees, faculty members, students,

parents etc. All these are incorporated into the strategic plan of the institution and

operation alongside through various committees and faculty members.

b. Interaction with stakeholders

Regular interactions with parents/guardians and alumni has enriched the college and the

institution intends to carry on with these interactions for better functioning of the college in

future.


c. The institution takes feedbacks from students and other stakeholders, which is then

discussed, analysed and incorporated in the institutional plan in order to strengthen

the institution in all respects.

d. To bring about academic excellence in the institution, efforts are being made to

strengthen the teaching-learning process. This is done by incorporating accountability

by conducting academic, audit and transparency in the functioning of the institution.

To attract the best brains to the teaching profession, the state government has adopted

UGC regulations and pay benefits for recruitment of faculty to ensure quality

education is imparted in this institution of higher learning.

C. Champion Organizational Change

A distinct organizational change introduced in the college is the de-centralization of

administrative power. Decentralization of duties and responsibilities is a very important step

in ensuring quality education and the college leadership is committed to all organisational

changes and reforms that will improve the work culture and strengthen the teaching-learning

process in the interest of imparting quality education.

6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institutions to monitor and evaluate

policies and plans of the institutions for effective implementation and improvement

from time to time?

The College Management Committee under the leadership of the principal formulates and

evaluates policies and plans for the improvement of the college.

The IQAC also chaired by the Principal monitors these plans and co-ordinates with the

various committees to ensure their effective implementation. The HODs hold departmental

meetings regularly to ensure the effective implementation of the lesson plans. The principal

conducts meetings at regular intervals with the HODs and the faculty members to monitor

and evaluate the teaching-learning process of the college, and also conducts academic audit to

ensure the improvement in the academic results and the effective implementation of the plans

of the institution.

6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top

management?


Since this institution is a government college, the top management here is the Department of

Higher Education,HRDD, Government of Sikkim.

It provides academic leadership to the faculty through:

a. Recruitment and posting of adequate number of qualified faculty

b. Encourages faculty member to increase their knowledge base by providing them with

leave to do course work for PhD programme.

c. Encourages faculty members to participate in workshops/conferences/seminars,

refresher courses and orientation courses by granting them paid leave.

d. Provides necessary infrastructure and teaching aids to enhance the quality of

education in the institution.

e. The top management also annually monitors and appraises the performance of each

individual teacher through the Annual Performance Assessment (APAR)

f. It also authorizes the principal to monitor the performance of each individual teacher,

and when necessary and report to the government, after which action is taken against

any form of delinquency.

g. The enrolment data and the academic results of the institution are also sent to the

Department of Higher Education for appraisal.

6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?

The administration of the college is totally decentralized.

a. In addition to his/her normal duty of teaching, every teacher is encouraged and given

the opportunity to take up responsibility according to his/her aptitude and interest.

The college has constituted different committees. Each committee is headed by a

convenor and has about six to seven members.

b. Each committee takes the responsibility of performing certain functions for the

smooth functioning and development of the institution.

c. The non- teaching staff are assigned various functions in the examination section,

accounts section, admission committee etc.

d. The Student Management Committee comprising of students from all semesters who

are handpicked by the teachers are given the opportunity to independently organize

various college events like fresher‟s social, teacher‟s day, farewell social etc.


e. The students are groomed by the institution in public speaking/oratory through

elocution and debate competitions. Recently Man Kumari Limboo of B.A. first

semester won the first prize in the inter- college debate competition organized by the

Gangtok Municipal Corporation.

f. The students are also encouraged to participate in State and National Level Sports and

Games competition. Many of the students are participating in such competition and

winning laurels for the college.

6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the

departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance

system?

The College has various committees like the College Management Committee, Examination

Committee, Admission Committee, IQAC, Sports and Games committee, Culture committee

and ensures that every teacher through his membership in the committee is involved in the

decentralized administration.

Besides the Principal has also delegated the HODs with power and responsibility to monitor

and ensure the smooth functioning of his/her department in matters related to academics.

The administrative units of the college are also decentralized in such a way that power is not

vested in only one individuals.

However all members of the institution, teaching and non-teaching through working in a

decentralized structure are finally accountable to the principal of the institution. All major

decisions in the college are taken in a democratic manner after discussion and approval of

faculty members.

6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate

the levels of participative

The college has always promoted the culture of participative management. As already stated,

the institution ensures the participation of faculty members, staffs and students in the decision

making process.


Any stakeholder is free to make suggestions either directly to the principal or through the

suggestion/grievance box for the betterment and improvement of the institution.

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,

driven, deployed and reviewed?

Yes, the vision statement of the college can be considered as the formally stated quality

policy of the institution. This quality policy has been developed through the collective

efforts of all the internal stake holders. It is deployed by the College Management

Committee and the IQAC through the decentralized planning mechanism of the college

involving all the stake holders. Implementation of the stated quality policy is reviewed

from time to time in different meetings of the IQAC, HOD‟s and faculty members.

6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects

considered for inclusion in the plan.

The college has a master plan for further development. It includes the construction of two

academic blocks, one administrative block, auditorium, boys and girls hostel, playground

etc. Regarding academics, the college has a plan of introducing undergraduate science

programme, BBA, BCA and certain subjects in humanities like Geography, Psychology,

Physical Education and Regional Languages like Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo etc. in the near

future.

6.2.3. Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.

The principal being the head of the institution, is at the apex of the organisational structure

and decision making process of the institution. She is ably assisted by a Vice-Principal and

the Dean of Student Affairs. All important matters relating to internal organisation and

academics is taken by the Principal and the College Management Committee comprising of

senior faculty members. All important matters relating to academics is taken collectively

under the supervision of the Principal. The college has an IQAC which under the

chairpersonship of the Principal monitors, co ordinates and reviews the functions of the


different committees to ensure that quality education is imparted in the institution.

6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution

for each of the following:

Teaching & Learning

The college encourages the teachers to attend workshops. Seminars, conferences, refresher

and orientation courses and other such knowledge enhancement programmes. The institution

through various internal assessments identifies the weak and under performing students and

remedial classes are arranged for them to bring them at par with other students. Through the

teacher mentor system, the institution tries to provide guidance to each student. Discipline in

the institution is enforced and attendance of the students are monitored strictly to check

absenteeism. Through the project works the students are encouraged to indulge in

independent thinking and research work. The presentation of the projects in the classroom

helps to enhance the confidence of the students and groom them in the art of public speaking.

The faculty members prepares lesson plans for each semester, follows the plans strictly to

ensure the completion of syllabus on time and whenever possible makes use of ICT to give

power point presentations.

Research & Development

Seminars and conferences are organized to promote research.

The Principal has been motivating the faculty to write research projects

& apply to UGC etc. for research schemes and grants.

Teachers of different departments are working on their PhD thesis.

Community Engagement:

The college has NSS unit and encourages students to take part in NSS and other extension

activities. They organize various outreach programmes to enable the students to respond to

the larger issues of society. Some of their activities are:

Awareness camp

Tree Plantation Drive

Cleanliness campaign/Swaach Bharat Abhiyaan

Blood donation camp etc.


Human Resource Management:

The institute has very effective planning for assessing adequate human resource required,

staff recruitment, monitoring and planning professional development programmes for faculty

development. All human resources in the institution are engaged and deployed according to

ones interest, ability and aptitude. The college authority ensures that all departments have

sufficient faculty members, maintains and checks attendance records regularly and monitors

performance of duty and leave.

Industry interaction:

IQAC is taking initiatives in this regard.

6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from

feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the

stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?

The head of the institution ensures that adequate information is available to top management and stakeholders in the following manner

By holding periodical meetings to review the overall progress of the institution.

Through personal interaction of the Principal with the faculty and non-teaching

staff

Through personal interactions with students at both formal and informal level.

By analyzing Student feedback forms

Based on these interactions the head of the institution provides feedback to the top

management personally or in the principal‟s meetings convened by the Directorate of Higher

Education from time to time. Annual report apprising the top management of the academic

activities, developments, requirement of the institution is also sent to the Directorate of

Higher Education for review and required necessary action.

6.2.6 How d oes th e ma n age men t en cou rag e an d su p p ort involvement of the staff in

improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?

The top management encourages and supports involvement of the staff for improvement of


the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes by having staff representatives

in all committees. The management also deputes representatives to the institution to interact

with the internal stakeholders from time to time.

6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and

the status of implementation of such resolutions.

The college management committee has adopted quite a few resolutions for developing

infrastructure and increasing academic opportunities. The college also formulates policies

for technical up-gradation. Work is in progress for materializing the plans.

6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of

autonomy to an affiliated institution? If ‘yes’, what are the efforts made by the

institution in obtaining autonomy?

No, the affiliating university does not make such provision for granting the status of

autonomy to the institution.

6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances/complaints are promptly

attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature of

grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship?

The institute has an active and effective Grievance Redressal Cell to address and redress the

grievances of all the stakeholders. A Grievance Redressal Cell has been established to

address the problems of the students and staff and promote a healthy atmosphere in the

college. All major issues regarding grievance redressal are referred to the GRC comprising

of the Principal, Vice Principal, Dean of student affairs and senior faculty members.

T he GRC attends to their grievances and resolves them quickly and effectively. A grievance

or a complaint box is also available for stakeholders. Faculty and students can also directly

approach the Principal with their grievances and complaints.


6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by

and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on

these?

No cases have been filed by and against the institute.

6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on

institutional performance? If ‘yes’, what was the outcome and response of the

institution to such an effort?

Yes, every student is free to give any suggestions for the improvement of the institution and

its academic performance. The feedback from the students is then analysed by the college

management committee and the IQAC and necessary action taken. These feedbacks has

enabled the college to identify its strengths and weaknesses and improve its performance.

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional

development of its teaching and non teaching staff?

To familiarise the faculty and staff members on the new trends and to update their

knowledge, the institution organizes demonstration programmes and need based orientation.

The college motivates faculty members to take part in workshops and seminars, orientation

and refresher courses to know as well as to adopt recent changes in the education system. The

Principal recommends staff members to attend workshops and seminars. The college also

provides study leave for the teachers pursuing higher studies and the Principal supports and

encourages the teachers to pursue higher studies.

The college encourages faculty members proficient in computer to impart computer training

to the non teaching staff during their spare time.

6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment

through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and

responsibility they perform?

The College supports and ensures the professional development of the faculty for their

professional development. Paper presentation in conferences, seminars as experts and


resource persons is always encouraged. The College also organizes inter departmental

linkages for frequent interaction among Faculty & non Teaching staff and students.

Various resources are made available by the institution for the professional development of

the faculty. Technological gadgets like computers and projectors are made available for

preparation and presentation of lectures. Group seminars are conducted on the emerging

issues which prepares the faculty members for participation in the development programs.

The college gives opportunity and leave to participate in various workshops, seminars

and conferences in local, state and national level.

6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and

ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered

for better appraisal.

The performance of the faculty is assessed by the feedback from students, peers and self

appraisal report from the staff members and the principal. These feedbacks are obtained

through the Principal‟s and Heads of various Departments‟ observations, suggestion boxes

and questionnaire. Then the performance appraisal is prepared by the Principal, at the end of

academic year, based on the feedbacks and appropriate measures are taken in order to

enhance the teaching, research and service of the faculty and other staff.

6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the

management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the

appropriate stakeholders?

The APAR-Annual Performance Appraisal Report is prepared by the Principal, at the end of

each academic year, based on the feedbacks, performance of the teaching and non teaching

staff. As a matter of Government policy, APAR is a confidential document that cannot be

shared nor communicated to the stakeholders. However, the Government based on APAR

determines the promotion and career advancement of its employees.

6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What

percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?

The Department of Higher Education, Government of Sikkim manages the welfare schemes

and policies to its employees. Some of the welfare schemes and policies initiated by the


Government of Sikkim are Medical reimbursement, maternity leave, paternity leave, house

rent allowances, casual leave ,medical leave ,earned leave etc.

6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining

eminent faculty?

Since the college is a government institution, the appointment, transfer and posting of

faculty are regulated by the Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Sikkim. The college

has no say in this matter. However, the college invites eminent persons as resource persons to

interact with the students from time to time.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of

available financial resources?

All funds received by the college are audited by the office of the Accountant General, Govt. of India.

6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was

the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on

compliance.

All the accounts of the college are regularly audited. There were no major objections in

the last audit report.

6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit

managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and

administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus

available with Institutions, if any.

Since the institution is Government funded, the Department of Higher Education decides on

the allocation of budget and implementation of its policies and plans. At the local/College

level the Principal and faculty/staff, through the institutional quality assurance set-up,

implements the policies and plans to ensure that they benefit the students.


UGC fund not availed.

Year Expenditure (salary) Expenditure (others)

Stationeries,

maintainence, etc

Total

2014-2015 1 crore approx 8 lakhs One crore eight lakhs

approx

The college‟s major sources of funding are from the State Government.

6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding

and the utilization of the same (if any).

The college prepares and send its planning to the state funding agencies to secure additional

funding.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If ‘yes’,

what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it

contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes?

Yes, the Institution has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) since August

2014. In order to evaluate and asses the quality of the Institution in all perspective the IQAC

acts as a catalyst for planning and implementation of academic policies and programmes in

the College.

b. How many decision of the IQAC have been approved by the management/authorities

for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?

The decisions of the IQAC are generally approved and implemented by the authority, some

of which are as follows:

• Preparation of the master-plan of the College.

• Conducting remedial classes to enable weak students papers to move forward

academically.


• Students‟ feedback exercise and Mentoring programme

• Lesson plans to be submitted at the starting of every semester

• Framing of the Vision and Mission Statement of the College.

•Formulation of the College prospectus incorporating all relevant information for the students

and other stakeholders.

• Encouraging Publication amongst the Teaching staff.

•Imparting of training to office staff on office procedure/maintenance.

• Creation of College website.

• Green initiatives

• Under taking the process of registering Alumni Association

c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any

significant contribution made by them.

Yes, there are two external members in the IQAC.

They are

1. Dr. Ajay Chettri, Asst. Professor, Sikkim Govt. College, Tadong

He has been appointed as a Resource person for NAAC accreditation by Directorate of

Higher Education, Government of Sikkim. On 11th September a workshop on IQAC was

conducted in the Institution headed by Dr. M.P Kharel –OSD, Govt. Of Sikkim and Dr.

Ajay Chettri as a Resource person.

2. Mr. Suresh Tamang, Asst. Professor, Sikkim Govt College, Namchi

d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?

The students of the college submit the details of the co-curricular activities and alumni of the

College offer inputs and suggestions enriching the functioning of the IQAC to a large extent.

e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the

institution?

Usually plans for the development of the college are discussed in the College management

committee meetings and IQAC meetings. Principal is the main authority and responsible for

overall implementation and execution of the plans. The IQAC of the college under the

Chairmanship of the Principal also gives its valuable suggestions and recommendation to the

higher authority. Advices are also sought from various cells and committees of the college


such as Academic Committee, Examination Committee etc. The decisions of the IQAC are

communicated to the staff through the issuance of internal notification/information and staff

meetings. All teachers/staff are engaged in one assignment or the other as member of the

various committees functioning under the IQAC.

6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for quality assurance of the

academic and administrative activities? If yes, give details on its operationalization.

The College has a well integrated framework with IQAC at the apex as the policy decision

making body comprising of 13 members with the Principal as the Chairperson and a Co-

ordinator from the faculty. Under the IQAC there as many as 20 Committees involved in

managing various aspects of the College encompassing academics, exams, library,

infrastructure development etc. All these committees perform under the supervision of the

IQAC. The HODs of all departments assist the Principal in academic matters, allocate

assignment and supervises the teachers in their respective department. The College has a set

timing within which the class routines are made for optimum time utilization for both

academic and administrative activities. Academic calendars are framed for every

academic session, holiday lists are drawn up and circulated, teachers make semester lesson

plans. Time frame for conducting internal assessment is given. In this manner, distribution of

duties and delegation of work is done effectively.

6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the

Quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its impact.

Yes, the Institution conducts regular meetings with the members of IQAC headed by the

Chairperson to discuss and review various aspects of quality assurance and management.

Trainings on skills such as computer, research, teaching, evaluation, and office

procedure/maintenance, and library maintenance, book keeping and binding are also

conducted for staff and teachers.

Impact:

(a) Improved Teaching-Learning process

(b) Effective Administrative output

(c) Increased level of participation amongst teaching and Non-Teaching Staff


6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the

academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional

activities?

Yes.The Institution carries out academic audit after every exams result. The Principal,

Examination Committee along with the HOD‟s and faculty members evaluates the overall

performance of the students. Thereafter, results are made available to all the departments and

to each faculty member for self-introspection based on the students‟ performance. The overall

result of the College is also placed before the State government.

6.5.5 How are the internal Quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirement

of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?

Various internal quality assurance mechanisms like admission procedure, conduction of

examination, updating of students Database have been established with the IQAC in the

initiation and monitoring of the entire institutional set-up.

6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching

learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and

outcome?

At the beginning and end of every academic session meetings are held to discuss the overall

performance and progress of the students. To strengthen and improve teaching-learning

process, results of each department are reviewed and analyzed in the General meeting chaired

by the Principal. Any deficiency in the results of the students is thoroughly discussed and

reasons for poor performance identified and corrective measures taken.

6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms,

and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?

The quality policies/outcomes are communicated to internal stakeholders through the College

notice board, prospectus, websites, meetings, print media etc. The College communicates to

the external stakeholders through print media, website, and written correspondence and

through interaction during management, parent-teacher and alumni meetings.


Any other relevant information regarding Governance, Leadership and Management

which the college would like to include.

1. The Institution has decentralised management responsibilities with formation of Various

committees like IQAC cell, examination committee, admission committee, sports and culture

committee, GSU, discipline committee etc.

2. Student Welfare Fund to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.


CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 Environment Consciousness

7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?

Yes, the College conducts green audit.

In order to maintain greeneries of the campus, trees and flowering plants are planted

and preserved within the campus area.

Programmes relating to protection and preservation of environment are organized to

create awareness amongst the students and the faculty members of the college.

Extended help from the Forest Department of the Sikkim Government is taken, who

provide us with the experts and seedlings for the mentioned objective.

The College also sensitizes the students on environmental issues through the

Environmental Studies which has been made an integral part of the curriculum, taught

in Vth Semester, for under graduate courses i.e. B.A and B.Com. The main objective

of the paper is to create awareness among the students concerning the environment

and its importance in today‟s world.

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?

1. Energy conservation

It has been the policy of the State Government to encourage eco friendly environment

around the state . In fact, the effort is on to make Sikkim one of the leading „Green

States‟ of India. The same philosophy serves as the guiding principle when it comes

to conservation of energy. Thus, the following practices are followed.

Installation of CFL bulbs and tube lights in all the class rooms, corridors and faculty

rooms.

Use of electrical lighting during day hours inside class rooms is discouraged and is

resorted to only when absolutely necessary

The class rooms are installed with maximum number of windows in order to let

natural light fill the room so that the requirement for electricity is minimised to a great

extent.

The entire College fraternity is informed through the notice board as well as circulars

to switch off lights and all electronic devices when not in use.


Polythene bags and plastic products are totally banned in the entire state and hence in

the college too.

Dustbins are placed at convenient places to reduce littering of campus.

With the implementation of the Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, of Government of India,

cleanliness drives are organised in the college, in which students, teaching, as well as

non-teaching staffs are encouraged to keep the campus green and clean.

Bounded by the strict rules of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim as

well as under the strict observation of the College authority, cutting of existing trees

is discouraged .

2. Use of renewable energy.

The Institution is in the process of setting up of Solar panels to conserve energy.

3. Water harvesting.

Due to the fact that the college and its peripherial area receives consistent rainfall for

around 8 to 10 months a year and also because of perennial water source which

provides the institution with adequate water supply , the need of any sort of water

harvesting is not of the highest priority at present. However, students and faculty

members are directed to refrain from wasting water,instead awareness is created

amongst the fraternity to realise the importance of water and its conservation.

4. Efforts for Carbon neutrality; through preservation and plantation.

The College has prohibited the cutting of standing trees as a step towards carbon

neutrality. The NSS club has also initiated plantation through the involvement of

every faculty & staff.

5. Hazardous waste management

The college in its normal course does not generate any harmful hazardous waste.

However, whatever little waste is generated within the campus usually consist of food

packets and waste papers which is collected by the staffs of Gangtok Municipal

Corporation on regular intervals.

There are adequate number of staffs (college guards) to maintain and protect the

College campus form both trespassers and cattle.

6. E-waste management

The College also sensitizes the Faculty, Students and administrative staff on e-waste

management issues through various workshops and seminars conducted. Recently the


college has conducted a workshop on waste management which included e-waste

management in collaboration with Gangtok Municipal Corporation.

7.2 Innovations and Best Practices

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have

created a positive impact on the functioning of the college.

The Examination Committee prepares monthly attendance report of the students and is

displayed on the College notice board at the beginning of the month. This exercise is

done to let students know their monthly attendance performances. Through this exercise

the percentage of student‟s attendance has increased tremendously and the possibility of

students getting debarred from appearing the exam has fallen sharply.

Remedial classes: Remedial Classes introduced by the College is showing positive

impact among the students. Remedial classes are incorporated into regular class routine

and are made compulsory for weaker students to attend. This helps the students to cover

and prepare for their back log courses also.

The Teacher- Student Mentoring Programme was initiated by the College to improve the

overall development of the students. The college management committee manages the

detail working system of this programme, giving importance to each and every student.

The students are divided equally among the faculty members and certain days are allotted

for orientation and meeting between the mentors and mentees. The mentors are

encouraged to develop cordial relationship with their mentees and render necessary

guidance and support services throughout their stay in the College as students.

In order to understand the quality of Teaching-Learning process the College

Management Committee initiates students‟ feedback exercise on the performance of the

teachers and curriculum, thus creating an opportunity for the teachers and administration

to self evaluate and enhance their performance.

The College functions on a decentralised mode wherein all faculty members participate

in the College administration through their involvement in various committees. This

administrative pattern has created a positive sense of respect and responsibility among

the faculty.


The College renders financial help to economically backward students identified by the

Student Management Committee through the contribution of the Teaching and Non

Teaching staff.

7.3 Best Practices

7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices, which have contributed to the achievement of

the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the Quality improvement of the core

activities of the college.

The two best practices of the College are:

1. Remedial/ Tutorial Classes

2. Extension Services

Best Practice No.1

1. Title of Practice:

Remedial Classes

2. Goal /Aim:

Remedial Classes for the students is organized by the College with the following aims:

• To prevent drop-out among students.

• To help weak students to cover their back log courses in a planned way.

• To help students prepare for their external examinations and get better grades.

• To improve the process of teaching learning.

3. The Context:

• Remedial Classes are conducted not necessarily for weaker students but for any student

wanting to improve their performance in class or examination. Much enthusiasm and interest

was shown in improving their grammar and communicative skills. With the adoption of the

semester system a more elaborate system of supporting the slow learners evolved due to the

new and fast paced semester academic calendar. Remedial classes cater to the needs of the

weak and underperforming students and students with backlog papers who otherwise would

fail to keep abreast of their backpaper course. The classes enable them to be in touch

with their lessons and thereby do better in the end-semester exam.

4. The Practice:

• Remedial classes are incorporated into regular class routine and are made compulsory for

weak students and underperforming students.


• Through notice board and circulars students are irected to avail the facility of remedial

classes.

• Discussions are generally on problems and questions raised by the students.

• Group discussion/interaction/worksheet is encouraged so as to improve and develop verbal

and writing skills.

• Use of ICT teaching-aids.

5. Evidence of success:

• Creating confidence in the students.

• Improvement in academic performance.

• Decreasing rate of drop-outs witnessed over the years.

• Parents and guardians show appreciation and support for College initiative..

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:

• Students are not very regular.

• Paucity of funds.

• Time constraint is also encountered.

Best Practice No.2

1. Title of the Practice:

Extension Services

2. Goal:

• To cater to the diverse needs of the local community and stakeholders.

• Providing opportunity for entry to higher education.

• To serve as a centre for conduct of various employment exams.

• To contribute towards the moral and spiritual growth of the community.

• To be a resource centre for training exercises/programmes for

enhancement.

human capacity

3. The Context:

• Sikkim Government College, Burtuk as one of the newly established institution of Higher

learning does not confine itself to the classroom but plays a vital role in providing

extension services in varied ways keeping in view the need and demand of the society. The

College has made sincere efforts to be an agency for positive social change and creation of

opportunities. To enrich the community , the College has allowed the usage of its

infrastructure, outsourced its faculty and collaborated with other institutions/organisations.


4. The Practice:

• The regular extension activities which involve the both students and teachers are NSS,

College Management Committee, Student Management Committee.

• Activities carried out through these agencies include blood donation, health awareness

campaign, disaster management trainings, tree plantation, career counselling cleanliness

drive, neighbourhood reach-outs etc.

• The College extends the services of its infrastructure and human resources for conducting

State Public Service Examinations, Departmental Examinations, election training, election

voting etc.

• Many teachers are also involved as members of organisations/institutions working in the

area of education, literature, social reform, cultural preservation, music, religion,

philanthropy etc.

• Teachers of the College participate as resource persons in seminars, workshops and

conferences organized by various organizations.

• Faculty members are consulted as subject experts by the Sikkim Public Service

Commission, Sikkim University and other private colleges and schools for framing of

syllabus and conduct of recruitment exams.

• The teachers and staff are also involved in performing election and census related works in

capacities such as master trainer, presiding and polling officer,

5. Evidence of success:

The Extension services initiated by the Institution cater to the needs of the local people in

particular and the State in general. The extension services have been vital in developing

rapport between the College and the community/stakeholders which is evident from the

increasing number of interaction between the two and the participation of the College and its

faculty/staff/students in issues and activities concerning society at large.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:

• The College has put in much effort to be widely involved in quality extension activities but

the fact that it being a government college, functioning under the constraints of government

policies and resource allocations has often faced limitations.

• The lack of adequate physical infrastructure is a constraint in the implementation of

extension activities.


• Initiative and Leadership for the various extension works of the College are provided by

teachers who have the necessary training and experience. The transfer of such competent

teachers hampers the process of continuity and implementation of extension works.

• The semester system with its stringent schedule to complete all the academic requirements

within the stipulated time makes it difficult to conduct other activities. The introduction of

the semester system in the undergraduate programme has also restricted the scope of

pursuing extension activities.

7. Contact Details

Name of the Principal: Dr.(Mrs) S Datta

Name of the Institution: SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, BURTUK

City: GANGTOK

Pin Code: 737102

Accredited Status: First cycle

Work Phone: 03592-204019

Website: www.sgcburtuk.in

E-mail: [email protected]

Mobile: +919434081205

http://www.sgcburtuk.in/



EVALUATIVE

REPORT OF THE

DEPARTMENT


EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. Name of the Department: COMMERCE

2. Year of Establishment: 2012

3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D): UG-B.COM Honours.

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: NIL

5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Semester system

/ CBCS

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc:

NIL

8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons: NIL

9. Number of teaching Posts.

Designations Sanctioned Filled

Regular Adhoc

Professors

Associate Professors

Asst. Professors 4

10. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization, (D.Sc / D.Litt

/ Ph.D/ M.Phil. etc.)

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of Experience

No. of M.phil. / Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years

SANJAYA

SUBBA

M.COM ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR

FINANCE 6.5YEARS NIL

BINDITA

PRADHAN

M.COM ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR

I.B.O 4 YEARS NIL

RINU M.COM ASSISTANT FINANCE 3YEARS NIL


THAPA PROFESSOR

NISHANT

DAHAL

M.COM ASSISTANT

PROFESSOR

I.B.O 1/4TH

YEARS

NIL

11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by

temporary faculty: NIL

13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:40

2015 (SPRING) 1:36

2015 (MONSOON) 1:45

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned

and filled: N.A

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG : 4PG

16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: NIL

a) National Funding: Grants Received:

b) International Funding:

17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total grants

received: NIL

18. Research Centre / Facility recognized by the university: NIL

19. Publicatoins Per faculty: last four years

Name 1. 2. 3.

Peer reviewed Journals

MICRO FINANCE: A

MEASURE FOR

EMPOWERING

WOMEN IN SIKKIM

ISBN:978-81-926968

SITALKUCHI

COLLEGE

SANJAYA KR.

SUBBA


International Journals

PARTICIPATION OF

WOMEN IN

VEGETABLE MARKET

AS A SELLER OF

SIKKIM (A CASE

STUDY OF GANGTOK

BAZAAR)

ELIXIR

INTERNATIONAL

JOURNAL

ISSN NO-2229712X

RINU THAPA

Monographs

Chapter in Books

Books Edited

Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers details with publisher

Citation Index

SNIP

SJR

Impact factor

h-index

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL

21. Faculty as members in

a) National Committees: NA

b) International Committees: NA

c) Editorial Boards: NA

22. Students Projects:

A.100 MARKS PROJECT/DISSERTATION OF STUDENTS

SL

NO

SEMESTER NO. OF

THE

STUDENT

YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR/S

1 6TH 10 2015 Role of

Pharmaceuticals in

Socio Economic

development of Sikkim

Entrepreneur

development in Sikkim.

Cooperative movement

in Sikkim ( SIMFED,

Sikkim milk and

SISCO Bank).

Sales policy of Temi

Tea in Sikkim.

Impact of

Pharmaceuticals

companies in socio-

economic development

of Sikkim.

Entrepreneurship

development in Sikkim

MRS.

BINDHITA

PRADHAN

02 6TH 10 2015 Micro Finance

Agriculture And Organic

Farming Sikkim

Role Of Transportation In

Tourism Industry In Sikkim

Role Of MGNREGA In

Sikkim

Progress and role of

MGNREGA in Sikkim

MR. SANJAYA

SUBBA


An industrial project on

NRCO

Financial status of Sikkim

supreme of 2013-2014

Consumer awareness among

people of Sikkim

Handloom and handicraft in

Sikkim

Sikkim tourism and analysis

of tourism and its

attractiveness

Reatail marketing

03 6TH 10 2015 Rural to urban migration in

Sikkim.

Cardamom cultivation in

Sikkim.

Responsibility of women

welfare association in

gangtok.

Women participation in

vegetable market as a seller

in Sikkim.

Micro studies of Nepalese

migration in renock bazaar

Sikkim.

Micro level study of women

entrepreneur in Rumtek

village.

Women entrepreneur ship in

west Sikkim.

A brief study on training and

development with reference

and managers in sun pharma

MRS. RINU

THAPA


in private limited.

A study of Nepalese in

rangpo bazaar Sikkim.

A study of art and culture in

Sikkim.

04 6TH 10 2015 A study on marketing of

banking services with

reference to Gangtok .

Impact of information

technology on marketing .

An analysis on the

marketing strategy adopted

by Govt fruit preservation

factory Singtam

A study of financial

performance and efficiency

of cooperative bank in

Sikkim.

A study on training and

development policy practice

in India with special

reference to SBI.

Marketing strategy in

banking sector. a

comparative study of

selected private and public

banks.

Marketing strategies of tour

packages in Sikkim.

Sikkim distilleries.

A study on the level of

customers in Punjab national

bank.

MISS. SABITA

SAPKOTA



b) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.

23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students:

1. Four students of B.Com, IInd Semester (Sprind-2015) were winner in the event of

Ad-Mad Show at “Junenis 2015” on 17th April,2015 organised by Department of

Management, Sikkim University.

2. One student of B.Com, VIth Semester (Spring-2015) was winner in the event of

Ultimate Survivor at “Junenis 2015” on 17th April, 2015 organised by Department of

Management,Sikkim University.

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL

25. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: NIL

26. Students Profile Programme/ Course

CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED

GENERAL OBC SC ST TOTAL

M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 57 30 17 11 08 09 04 01 29 08 87 2. 2015-16 65 29 29 12 12 05 06 01 19 10 94 STATE LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED

GENERAL OBC SC ST BL TOTAL

M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M F

1. 2014- 15

57 30 04 02 21 18 04 01 21 06 08 02 87

022. 2015- 16

65 29 08 06 33 1 06 01 10 05 09 05 94

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE


27. Diversity of Students:

Year No. of Students

from the same

State

From other States Students from

abroad

MONSOON „14 160 NIL 1

SPRING‟15 144 NIL NIL

MONSOON‟15 179 NIL 1

28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations

such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL

29. Student Progression

Student Progression Against % enrolled

UG to PG 90%

PG to M.Phill -

PG to Ph.D -

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral -

Employed

Campus Selection

Other than Campus recruitment

-

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed 10%

30. Details of infrastructural facilities

a) Library: DEPARTMENTAL LIBRARY

b) Internet facilities for staff & students: YES

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES

d) Laboratories: NA

31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university,

government or other agencies:


a. Majority of students receive post matric scholarship for SC/STs and university

scholarship from centre.

b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship.

32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/

seminar) with external experts.

a. Remedial classes offered to weak students.

b. Monitoring programme is held on regular basis.

33. Teaching Methods adopted to improve student learning

a) Interactive session between teachers and students

b) Preparation of assignments

c) Group discussions

d) Conduction of Unit test

e) Power point presentation

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:

Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)

a. Faculties and students participate in blood donation programme ,HIV

awareness, drug abuse and mental health awareness programme,etc.

b. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and Department of

Forest,Govt. of Sikkim, members are pledged for plantation and cleanliness

drive.

c. Participation in invigilation for examination conducted by SPSC and UGC.

d. Members function as active member in various social organization.


SWOC analysis of the department and future plans (Strength- Weakness- Opportunity-

Challenge Analysis)

Strength of the Department:

1. As the ratio of Students-Teacher is adequate , individual attention can be

given to each student of the department.

2. The sincerity, punctuality and dedication of the faculty members motivate the

students in their academic pursuits.

3. We have a very strong teacher- students relationship

4. Teachers are always ready to give their best to the institution

Weakness of the Department:

1. Most of the students take to follow English text and reference books as well as

the instructions of the teachers.

2. No faculty with PHD degree.

3. Less number of Faculty.

4. No Conduction of outreach programme

Opportunities of the Department:

There are many opportunities open to the passed out students of Commerce Deptt. in

terms of employment scope both in Government and Corporate sector. Opportunities

to explore into areas like business, marketing plans etc. Commerce as a stream

comprises of vast array of subjects. Opportunity to make learners directly relate their

class room activities / learning to the day to day business ,economic ,industrial and

other commercial activities.

Challenges for the Department:

No central library

No separate departmental staff rooms


Inadequate books provided for departmental library

Inadequate number of blackboards for commerce class

Size of blackboard inadequate for teaching numerical lessons involving

calculations

Disparity in the emoluments between the Regular Faculty and those on Adhoc

which does affect the morale.

Future Plan for the Department:

1. To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level



1. Name of the Department: ECONOMICS


3. Name of Programmes/Courses offered: Three Years (B.A(Honours)and

B.A(General)

4. Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NIL

5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system(programme wise):Semester system

/Choice Based Credit System

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other department:

Teaching and evaluation of Managerial Economics paper to students of the

department of Commerce.

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions etc:

Nil

8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued(if any) with reasons: N.A



Regular Adhoc

Professors - - -

Associate Professors - - -

Assistant professor 4

10. Faculty profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization, (D.Sc / D.Litt

/ Ph.D / M.Phil. etc)

Name Qualificati on

Designation Specialization No. of Years of

Experience

No. of M.Phil/Ph.D

Students

guided for

the last 4

years

Ms. Shanti Tamang

M.A, M.Phil,

NET

Asst.Prof. Econometrics and

Agricultural

Economics

3 N.A

Ms. Kaden Lhamu

Bhutia

M.A Asst.Prof. Econometrics and

Agricultural

Economics

3 N.A


Ms. Rajni Pradhan

M.A Asst.Prof. Micro Economics

and welfare

Economics

6 N.A

Shankar Nepal

M.A Asst.Prof. International Economics

4 N.A

11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: NIL.


temporary faculty: N.A.

13. Teacher-Student Ratio(Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:24

2015 (SPRING) 1:23

2015 (MONSOON) 1:35

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff sanctioned and

filled: N.A.

15. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.Litt / Ph.D / M.Phil / P.G: M.Phil-1,

PG-3.

16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding

agencies and grants received: NIL.

17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ISSR, etc and total grants

received: NIL.

18. Research Centre/ Faculty recognised by the university: NIL.

19. Publications: NIL

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL.

21. Faculty as members in a) National Committees b) International Committees c)

Editorial Boards: NIL


A) Syllabus Project

SL

NO

SEMESTER NO. OF

THE

STUDENT

YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR/S

1 6TH 5 2015 Employee Engagement In

Industrialisation

1)Miss.Shanti

Tamang



Industrialisation

2) Miss. Kaden

Lhamu Bhutia


Industrialisation

3) Miss. Rajini

Pradhan

B). Percentage of students placed for projects in organisations outside the

institution i.e. in industry:100%

C). Percentage of students who have done in-house projects in collaboration with

NGOs/ other agencies: 100%

D) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.

23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students: NIL


24. Seminars/ Conference/ Workshops organised and the source of funding: NIL.


CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 26 24 11 08 04 03 02 02 08 12 50

2. 2015-16 38 50 13 18 04 09 03 01 19 21 88

STATE LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-

15

26 24 04 00 11 11 02 02 02 02 06 10 50

2. 2015- 16

38 50 04 04 12 25 03 01 07 12 12 09 88

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE



Year % of Students from the same

State (HONOURS

/GENERAL)

From other States Students from abroad

2014 73 27 NIL

2015 57 43 NIL


such as NET, GATE, Civil Services, Defence Services, etc?

Only 10-12 percent of our students have been placed in services after clearing

competitive examinations, as the department runs only UG course, most of our students

go for higher studies.


Student Progression Against % Enrolled

UG to PG 70

PG to M.Phil N.A

PG to Ph.D N.A

Ph. D to Post- Doctoral N.A

Employed

Campus Selection

Other than campus recruitment

10

Entreprenuership / Self Employed 20

29. Details of infrastructure facilities

a. Library: Yes, there is a departmental library has about 100 books in separate

selection.

b. Internet facilities for staff and students: Yes.

c. Class rooms with ICT facility: YES

d. Laboratories: N.A.

30. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,


a. Majority of students receive post metric scholarship for ST/SCs and minority


b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship.

31. Details on student enrichment programmes(Special lectures/ Workshops/ Seminar)

with external experts:



b. Mentoring programme is held on regular basis

c. Motivational talks from experts.


a. Interactive session between teachers and students

b. Conduction of outreach programme

c. Library work assignment

d. Preparation of assignments

e. Group discussions

f. Conduction of unit test

g. Power point presentation

h. Case study method

i. Audio-visual aids.

33. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility(ISR) and Extension activities:

a. With the initiative of the NSS unit of the college and department of forest

government of Sikkim, members have pledged for plantation drive and

cleanliness drive.

b. Faculties and students participate in blood donation, HIV awareness etc.


d. Members function as active member in various social organisations.

34. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans(Strength- Weakness-

Opportunity- Challenge)

STRENGTHS

Strong teacher-student relationship.

The faculty contributes as conveners and members of the following

quality assurance mechanisms in the college: IQAC, Exam committee,

GSU, Cultural committee.

Field work and visiting industries profeesionals give our students the

practical approach to the various theoretical aspects learnt.

Participation of students in inter collegiate competition .

Adequate number of curricular and extra culrricular activities.

WEAKNESS

There is a notion being economics as a difficult subject so most of the

student are reluctant to take the subject.

No projects yet.

Limited opportunity for extension programmes/ refresher / orientation

courses.

The academic staffs also need to focus on research.


No regular faculty.

Limited infrastructure.

CHALLENGES

To sustain the habit of extra reading among the students and to help them to

overcome the fear of maths.

Subject being mathematical in nature, it is a challenge for the teachers to

upgrade with the demand in time.

To boost low confidence level of students, enhance their competency and

empower them.

OPPORTUNITIES

Collaboration efforts.

Involve students for training and field work/project work.

CBCS as learning techniques.

To teach managerial economics to students of commerce stream.

FUTURE PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT

To give students experience of small research projects

To organise national and international seminars and workshops.

To conduct guest lecture inviting expertise from the market

The department plans for research journal.

Expos our students to various programmes that are held in other colleges

outside state.

Faculty exchange programme with other institutions.



Name of the Department: EDUCATION


2. Names of Programmes / Courses offered :UG (B.A HONOURS AND GENERAL)


4. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER /CBCS


6. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL




Regular Adhoc

Professors


Asst. Professors 3

10. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization, (D.Sc / D.Litt / Ph.D/

M.Phil. etc.)

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of

Experience

No. of M.phil. /

Ph.D

Students

guided for

the last 4

years

DR.

B.SARDA

MA, B.Ed,

Ph.D

ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

EDUCATIONAL

ADMINISTRATION

AND TEACHER

EDUCATION

19

YEARS

-

MRS K

BHUTIA

MA, M. Phil ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

SPECIAL

EDUCATION

7 YEARS -

MISS L D

BHUTIA

MA, NET ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

SPECIAL

EDUCATION

14

MONTHS

-





13. Teacher-student Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years):

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:56

2015 (SPRING) 1:40

2015 (MONSOON) 1:84

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled:

NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/

PG: 01, M.Phil :01, Ph.D:01


a) National Funding: NIL Grants Received: NIL

b) International Funding: NIL


received: NIL


19. Publications Per faculty last four years: NIL

Name 1. 2. 3.

Peer reviewed

Journals

NIL NIL NIL


NIL NIL NIL

Monographs NIL NIL NIL

Chapter in Books

NIL NIL NIL


SL.

NO.

TOPIC FOR PROJECT/DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR

1 PROBLEMS OF WOMAN‟S EDUCATION DR BANDANA

SARDA

2 ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

DR BANDANA

SARDA

3 NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

GUIDANCE

DR BANDANA

SARDA

Books Edited

NIL NIL NIL

Books with ISBN/ ISSN

numbers

details with

publisher

NIL NIL NIL

Citation Index

NIL NIL NIL

SNIP NIL NIL NIL

SJR NIL NIL NIL

Impact factor

NIL NIL NIL

h-index NIL NIL NIL



a) National Committees: NIL

b) International Committees: NIL

c) Editorial Boards: NIL


In Sixth Semester (Honours) each candidate is required to complete one project selected

from any area of the syllabus (I-VIII).


4 IMPORTANCE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT

SECONDARY LEVEL

DR BANDANA

SARDA

5 SERVA SIKSHA ABHIYAN IN SIKKIM MRS KINZANG

BHUTIA

6 PROBLEMS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SIKKIM MRS KINZANG

BHUTIA

7 ROLE OF ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE FOR THE

ERADICATION OF ILLITERACY

MRS KINZANG

BHUTIA

8 ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION MISS LAKHI

BHUTIA

9 ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARD GIRLS EDUCATION MISS LAKHI

BHUTIA

10 PROBLEMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION MISS LAKHI

BHUTIA

b) In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.




26. Students Profile Programme/ Course:

1. CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 55 76 15 23 12 25 06 2 22 26 131

2. 2015-16 62 100 15 23 09 18 07 08 28 52 162


2. STATE LIST

SL.N

O

YEA

R

TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLE

D

GENERA

L

OBC SC ST BL TOTA

L

M* F* M* F* M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

1. 2014-

15

55 76 3 07 30 36 04 04 08 07 13 16 131

2. 2015-

16

62 100 02 04 23 37 08 08 13 27 16 24 162

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE


Year % of Students from the

same State (HONOURS

/GENERAL)


abroad

2014 90% 10% NIL

2015 90% 10% NIL

28. How many students have cleared national and state level competitive examinations such as

NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? NIL

29. Student Progression:

Definite data is not available but many of our students have joined different universities

and HEIs in pursuit of further studies.


UG to PG 60%

PG to M.Phill NIL

PG to Ph.D NIL

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral NIL


Employed

Campus Selection


20%



a) Library: YES



d) Laboratories: NA

31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government

or other agencies:

32. Details on student enrichment programmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with

external experts. NIL



b) Conduction of outreach programme

c) Library work assignment

d) Preparation of assignments

e) Group discussions

f) Conduction of Unit test



Participation in NSS, ISR (Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Student welfare activities) organized in

collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD



Challenge Analysis)


1. Qualified, competent and dedicated staff.

2. Good interpersonal relationships among the faculties.

3. Co-operation of students.

4. Students take initiative in all the department related programmes.


1. Lack of adequate faculty members.

2. High teacher-student ratio.

3. Inadequate reference materials.


1. The department is presented with the opportunity to groom and mould students to

become responsible citizens.

2. The department is presented with the opportunity to uplift learners coming from

rural area with limited exposure and mentor them.


1. Balancing curricular and co curricular activities.

2. To secure good job in Government and private sector for the graduates of our

department.

3. The department as a whole strives to carter to the needs of the students in achieving

not only their academy potential but also tapping their latent talents to make them

positive stake holders of society.


1. To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level

2. To organize state and national level seminars.

3. To keep track of the academic progression of graduates from the department.


EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT 1. Name of the Department: EASTERN HIMALAYAN STUDIES (EHS)


3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered ( UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D): UG-BA/BCOM


5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise):

SEMESTER/CBCS

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments:

ENVIRNOMENTAL SCIENCE ( EVS)

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:

NIL




Regular Adhoc

Professors


Asst. Professors 1 +1

Interdisciplinary

faculty)



Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years

of Experience

No. of M.phil. /

Ph.D Students

guided for the

last 4 years

RENUKA

SHARMA

MA Asst.

Professor

4 -


SAMUEL

RAI

M.A Mphil Asst

Professor.

Eastern

Himalayan

Studies

5 -

11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty:NIL




YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:26

2015 (SPRING) 1:43

2015 (MONSOON) 1:31


and filled: NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: 1PG

1Mphil





received: NIL


19. Publicatoins Per faculty: last four years: NIL







22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.




26. Students Profile Programme/ Course :

CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 26 14 12 04 06 o6 01 - 07 04 40

2. 2015-16 57 30 17 11 08 09 04 01 29 08 87

STATE LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-

15

26 14 12 04 O6 O6 01 - 02 01 05 03 40

2. 2015-

16

57 30 04 02 21 18 04 01 21 06 08 02 87

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE



same State


abroad

2014 100

2015 100


such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? :Nil




UG to PG 95

PG to M.Phill

PG to Ph.D

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral

Employed

Campus Selection


5

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed


a) Library: yes

b) Internet facilities for staff & students: yes

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: yes

d) Laboratories: NO





b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship







b) Library work assignment

c) Preparation of assignments


d) Group discussions

e) Conduction of Unit test

f) Power point presentation







drive.




Challenge Analysis)


Qualified dedicated and hardworking


Lack of faculty members

Congested Class Room

Inadequate books


This paper has to be studied as a compulsory subject by all the students of the

college.


No central library

Inadequate faculty members


To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level



1. Name of the Department: ENGLISH



Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A,Honours)


5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER /CBCS






Regular Adhoc

Professors 0

Associate Professors 0

Asst. Professors 0 3


M.Phil. etc.)


Experience

No. of M.phil. / Ph.D

Students

guided for the

last 4 years

MRS

LAXMI

RAI

MA,

M.PHIL

ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

17

YEARS

MRS

SWARNIM

SUBBA

MA, B.ED,

SET

ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

4 YEARS

MISS P C

RAI

MA, NET,

SET

ASSTT.

PROFESSOR

NORTH EAST

LITERATURE

4 YEARS





13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years):

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 96:1

2015 (SPRING) 68:1

2015 (MONSOON) 148:1


NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: PG:2, M.Phil :1,





received: NIL


19. Publicatoins Per faculty(last four years): NIL

Name 1. 2. 3.

Peer reviewed

Journals

NIL NIL NIL


NIL NIL NIL

Monographs NIL NIL NIL

Chapter in Books

NIL NIL NIL

Books Edited

NIL NIL NIL


Books with ISBN/ ISSN

numbers

details with

publisher

NIL NIL NIL

Citation Index

NIL NIL NIL

SNIP NIL NIL NIL

SJR NIL NIL NIL

Impact factor

NIL NIL NIL

h-index NIL NIL NIL







In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.




26. Students Profile Programme/ Course:

CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 118 87 33 18 21 15 07 01 57 53 205

2. 2015-16 99 174 25 50 16 18 10 10 52 92 273


STATE LIST

SL.N

O

YEA

R

TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLE

D

GENERA

L

OBC SC ST BL TOTA

L

M* F* M* F* M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

1. 2014-

15

118 87 13 06 34 34 07 01 17 18 40 35 205

2. 2015-

16

99 174 09 17 28 55 10 10 19 37 33 55 273

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE



same State


abroad

2014 90 10 -

2015 90 10 -



29. Student Progression:


UG to PG 80%

PG to M.Phill NIL

PG to Ph.D NIL


Employed

Campus Selection


NIL

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed NIL



a) Library: YES



d) Laboratories: Nil

31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or

other agencies: SCHOLARSHIPS FROM GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM.

32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with

external experts. NIL


a) Interactive session between teachers and students:











Challenge Analysis)


1. Well experienced, sincere, dedicated faculty members

2. Large enrollment of students

3. Strong student teacher relationship



1. Lack of adequate faculty members.

2. Limited opportunity for undergoing upgradation courses

3. Insufficient books for reference


1. Enhancing the professional skills of the faculty members

2. Encouraging/motivating students to inculcate research aptitude



Future plan for the department:

To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level

*************



1. Name of the Department: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (EVS)



Integrated Ph.D): UG-BA/BCOM


5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): SEMESTER

CBCS

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: EHS


NIL




Regular Adhoc

Professors


Asst. Professors 1



Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years

of Experience

No. of M.phil. /

Ph.D Students

guided for the

last 4 years

RENUKA

SHARMA

MA Asst.

Professors

4 -






YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:24

2015 (SPRING) 1:23

2015 (MONSOON) 1:35


and filled: NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: 1PG





received: NIL


19. Publicatoins Per faculty(last four years): NIL






22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper





26. Students Profile Programme/ Course :

CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 26 14 12 04 06 o6 01 - 07 04 40

2. 2015-16 38 46 16 12 06 08 04 - 12 26 84

STATE LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014- 15

26 14 12 04 O6 O6 01 - 02 01 05 03 40

2. 2015- 16

38 46 05 03 12 22 04 - 10 08 07 13 84

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE



same State


abroad

2014 90 10 -

2015 90 10 -






UG to PG 95

PG to M.Phill

PG to Ph.D

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral

Employed

Campus Selection


5

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed


a) Library: YES



d) Laboratories: NA





b. Some receive Sikkim merit scholarship







b) Preparation of assignments

c) Group discussions


d) Conduction of Unit test

e) Power point presentation







drive.




Challenge Analysis)


Qualified dedicated and hardworking



Congested Class Room

Inadequate books


This paper has to be studied as a compulsory subject by all the students of the

college.


No central library



1. To upgrade the dept. from UG to PG level



1. Name of the Department: HISTORY



Integrated Ph.D): UG History (Hons)


5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): UG-

Semester/CBCS



NIL




Regular Adhoc

Professors





Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of Experience

No. of M.phil. / Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years

SonamlaEthenpa M.A,

M.Phil,

NET

Assistant

Professor

Ancient

Indian

History

07 years Nil

BindhyaChettri M.A,

M.Phil

Assistant

Professor

Modern

Indian

06 Years Nil


History

TenzingPintso

Lepcha

M.A, SLET Assistant

Professor

Ancient

Indian

History

03 Years Nil




13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last three years):

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 56:1

2015 (SPRING) 98:1

2015 (MONSOON) 60:1


and filled: NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG: M.Phil-02,

PG-01





received: NIL


19. Publicatoins Per faculty (last four years): NIL



a) National Committees: Member of ICHR, Member of NEIHA




22. Students Projects: In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper




26. Students Profile Programme/ Course: B.A (Hons)

1. CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 52 67 18 17 12 19 02 03 20 28 119

2. 2015-16 68 108 12 25 14 21 06 08 36 54 176

2. STATE LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENT

S

ENROLLE

D


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 52 67 09 01 21 36 02 03 05 07 15 20 119

2. 2015-16 68 108 12 25 14 21 06 08 15 22 21 32 176

M*=MALE

F*=FEMAL



same State


abroad

2014 90% 10% None

2015 90% 10% None



such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? : NIL



UG to PG 50% (2015)

PG to M.Phill None

PG to Ph.D None

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral None

Employed

Campus Selection


None

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed None


a) Library: Departmental Library with 50 Books

b) Internet facilities for staff & students: yes

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 01

d) Laboratories: NA


government or other agencies: Scholarships from the Government of Sikkim


seminar) with external experts: Remedial classes, Field Survey and special Lectures









g) Screening of movies


Participation in NSS activity and other social activity like SWACH BHARAT

ABHIYAN, and welfare activities in collaboration with various Government

Departments of Sikkim- Forest, HRDD, Health.


Challenge Analysis)


1. Qualified and Competent Faculty

2. Cooperation of Students

3. Progressive pass percentage of the students

4. Active participation of students in co-curricular activities


1. Under staffed- lack of faculty members

2. High number of Student-Teacher ratio.

3. Lack of sufficient Books for reference.

4. Sharing of staff room along with other Departments.


1. To mentor and guide the students for a brighter future


1. No departmental resources available for excursion or field survey.


1. Upgrading to PG course

2. Conducting field surveys, excursion etc.



1. Name of the Department: NEPALI

2. Year of Establishment:2012


Integrated Ph.D): UG(B.A Honours and General)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: N.A

5. Annual/ Semestar/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Choice based

Credit System

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: N.A

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.:

N.A

8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued ( if any ) with reasons:



Regular Adhoc

Professors



10. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization, (D.Sc / D.Litt /

Ph.D/ M.Phil. etc.)

Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of

Years of

Experience

No. of

M.phil. /

Ph.D

Students

guided for the

last 4 years

Ms.

Sabita

Tamang

M.A( NET) Assistant

Professor

Linguistics 7Years Nil


Mr.

Hemanth

Kumar

Nepal

M.A NET Asst.

professor

Comparative

literature

3 yrs Nil

Ms. Dipa

Sharma

M.A Asst.

Professor

Language and

Literature

3 yrs Nil

11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: N.A




YEAR/SESSION RATIO

2014(MONSOON) 35:1

2015(SPRING) 42:1

2015(MONSOON) 46:1

14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and

filled: NIL

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./ Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG : M.Phil-01,

PG-02

16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: N.A

a) National Funding: Grants Received:

b) International Funding:

17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, ETC and total

grants received: NIL


19. Publicatoins Per faculty( last four years)

Name In Total

Peer

reviewed

15


Journals

International

Journals

04

Monographs 04

Chapter in

Books

01

Books

Edited

01

Books with

ISBN/ ISSN

numbers

details with

publisher

Citation

Index

08

SNIP

SJR

Impact

factor

h-index

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NA





22. Students Projects: Term Paper and Dissertation.

Sl.No Semester No. of

students

year Title Supersvisor/s

1. VIth 5 2015 1. Narivadi

Chatenaka Dristela

Afnu Matoko

Suganda Katha

Sanghrako

Vislasan,

2. Suryako Tasro

Kiran Katha

Sabita Tamang

Sanghrako

Vislasantmak

Adhyan 3. Samajik

Yathartabadhka

Dristela Purna Rai

ka Kathaharuko

Vislasantmak

Adhyan

4. Pragatevadi

Dristela Anthahin

Sapana Maro

Vipana Kavita

Sanghrako Vislasan

5. Parijatko Sirisko

Phul Upnyasko

Vislasantmak

Adhyan

2. Vth 5 2015 1. Rajendra

Bhandariko Chyar-

Akchyar Kavita

Sanghra Bhitra

Phynha Samajik

Yathartabadh

2. Rajendra

Bhandariko

Sabdaharuko

Punarbas Kavita

Sanghrako

Samikchatmak

Adhyan

3. Nepali Sahityako

Bikashma Sikkim

Academy

Yogdahan 4. Chakrapani

Hemanth

Kumar Nepal



Chalisako Lalupata

Mahakavyako

Vislasanatmak

Adhyan

5. Nepali Lok

Sanaskrity

3. VIth 4 2015 1. Mahanandha

Poudyalko

Jhumrako Putale

Katha Sanghrako

Adhyan

2. Samajik

Yathartabadh ka

Adharma Youa

Baralka

Kathaharuko

Adhyan

3. Bhim Dahalko

Avistako Khoj

Upnayasko

Narivade Adhyan

4. Remika Thapako

Kinarako Awaj

Kavitama Paynha

Samajik

Yathartabadh

Deepa Sharma

23. Awards / Recognition received by faculty and students:

1. First Semester Honours Students received Award in Inter College debate

Competition Organized by Gangtok Municipal Coperation in the year 2015.

2. Fifth Semester Honours Student won the Gold Medal in Kanchenjunga Classic

Body Building Championship in the 2015.





1. CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-

15

28 66 21 49 - - 01 06 06 11 94

2. 2015-

16

24 72 15 40 - - 03 06 06 26 96

2. STATE LIST

SL.N

O

YEA

R

TOTAL

STUDENT

S

ENROLLE

D

GENERA

L

OBC SC ST BL TOTA

L

M* F* M* F* M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

M

*

F

*

1. 2014-

15

28 66 - - 21 4

9

01 0

6

06 0

7

- 0

4

94

2. 2015-

16

24 72 - - 15 4

0

03 0

6

06 2

4

- 0

2

96

M*=MALE F*=FEMALE



same State


abroad

2014 100% nil Nil

2015 100% nil Nil






UG to PG 95%

PG to M.Phill Nil

PG to Ph.D Nil

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus Selection


Nil

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed Nil


a) Library: Departmental library. b)

Internet facilities for staff & students: NIL c)

Class rooms with ICT facility: NIL

d) Laboratories: N.A


government or other agencies: 2

33. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar)

with external experts. NIL









35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension

activities:Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year)

Students of Nepali Dept. actively participate in different co-curricular activities

which are organized by the College i.e. debate, seminar, Quiz, teachers day

celebration etc. A large number of students also participate in the programmes

organized by the NSS unit of the College like plantation, cleanliness drive etc.


Challenge Analysis)

Strengths:

Dedicated Faculty

Well qualified and Experience Faculty.

Keen enthusiasm for extracurricular events.

Ideal student-teacher relation. Weaknesses:

Shortage of teaching faculty.

Inadequate books in the Departmental Library.

Opportunities:

Separate classrooms for Honours courses are available.

.

Challenges

To give them knowledge beyond the syllabus this will be useful for their careers.

Balancing Curricular and Co-Curricular activites.

.

36. Future plans of the department.

To upgrade the department from UG to PG level and bring in projects related

to Nepali Literature.

To organize state and national level seminars.

Planning to publish literary Journal and Wall Magazine (Quarterly).



1. Name of the Department: POLITICAL SCIENCE



Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ units involved: Eastern Himalayan

Studies.

5. Annual/ Semester/ Choice based credit system ( programme wise): Semester/CBCS






Regular Adhoc

Professors




M.Phil. etc.)


Experience

No. of M.phil. /

Ph.D

Students

guided for

the last 4

years

Dr.Y. N Nirola M.A, MPhil, Ph.D

Asst. Professor

IR, (Regional Studeis)South

Asia & South

East Asia

12 years

Samuel Rai M.A. M.Phil Asst. Professor

Strategic and Defence

(Regional

Studeis)Studes

, South Asia &

5 Years


South East Asia

PalmuKaleon M.A. Asst.Professor Indian State and Society

06 NIL

ChokeyNamgyal M.A. ,M.Phil,

NET

Asst. Pofessor South Asian Studies

14 months




13. Teacher -Student Ratio (Semester wise/ year wise for last four years)

YEAR/ SESSION RATIO

2014 (MONSOON) 1:54

2015 (SPRING) 1:51

2015 (MONSOON) 1:80

15. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff: sanctioned and filled :

NIL

16. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc / D.litt./Ph.D/ M.Phil/ PG :

PhD 1, MPhil 2, PG 1





received: NIL


20. Publications Per faculty: last four years

Name 1.Chokey NamgyalBhutia 2.Dr. Y.N Nirola 3.

Peer reviewed

Journals

International Conflict Situation in


Journals Northeast India for

National Integration

Monographs

Chapter in Books

„Bhutan through the prism

of Buddhism’ in Rajesh

Kharat(ed)(2015) “Bhutan

Contemporary Issues and

Perspectives”

Books Edited Bhutan Contemporary

Issues and Perspectives

(2015) by Rajesh Kharat

Conflict Resolution

and National

Integration in India

2013, RanjitBarua

Books with ISBN/

ISSNnumbers

details with

publisher

NIL Identity Crisis,

Insurgency, Migration

and Ethnic conflict in

NorthEast India

ISBN:

9789381694077

NIL

Citation Index

NIL NIL NIL

SNIP NIL NIL NIL

SJR NIL NIL NIL

Impact factor NIL NIL NIL

h-index NIL NIL NIL







23. Students Projects: In every Semester each student is required to write Sessional Exams

together with Term Papers.



26. Seminars / conference / Workshops organized and the source of funding: National Seminar

on Regional Disparities funded by ISSR

27. Students Profile Programme/ Course: B.A.(Honours)

1. CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 49 64 14 21 13 15 04 03 18 25 113

2. 2015-16 68 125 18 39 14 22 06 07 30 57 193

2. STATE LIST

SL

.N

O

YEAR TOTAL

STUDE

NTS

ENROL

LED

GENER

AL

OBC SC ST BL TOT

AL

M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F

*

M* F*

1. 2014-

15

49 64 06 04 20 23 04 03 06 07 13 17 113

2. 2015-

16

68 12

5

18 39 14 22 06 07 10 34 20 23 193

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE




same State


abroad

2014(Monsoon) 78% 22% NIL

2015(Spring) 83% 17% NIL

2015(Monsoon) 71% 28.5% 0.5%





UG to PG 60%

PG to M.Phill NIL

PG to Ph.D NIL


Employed

Campus Selection


NIL



a) Library: YES



d) Laboratories: No


other agencies: 14 Students

33. Details on student enrichment programmes (Special lectures/ workshops/ seminar) with

external experts: NIL










Institutional Social Responsibility (last four year):


collaboration with various government departments- Health, Forest, HRDD.


Challenge Analysis)






1. Lack of adequate books for reference.


1. Interactive programmes with other colleges.

2. Organizes inter-college debate, quiz , culture and literary and sports competition.

3. Helps in discourse of Knowledge for all faculties and students by conducting

seminars.


1. To give them knowledge beyond the syllabus this will be useful for their careers.

2. Balancing curricular and co-curricular activities.



1. Up gradation of the Department from UG to PG level.

2. Department is also looking forward to conduct more National and International

Seminars.

3. Moreover, Department is also planning to introduce Political Science Alumni

Association in the College.



1. Name of the Department : SOCIOLOGY


3. Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters;

Integrated Ph.D): UG (B.A)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil

5. Annual/Semester/Choice based credit system (programme wise): SEMESTER/CBCS

6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil

7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil

8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil

9. Number of teaching posts:


Regular Adhoc

Professors 0 - -

Associate

Professors

0 - -

Asst. Professors - 3

10. Faculty Profile with Name, Qualification, Designation, Specialization,

(D.Sc/D.Litt/Ph.D/M.Phil. etc.)

Name Qualificatio n

Designatio n

Specializatio n

No. of Years of

Experience

No. of M.phil. / Ph.D

Students

guided for the

last 4 years

Ms. Nancy

Choden

Lhasungpa

M.A., M.Sc.,

M.Phil., NET

Asst.

Professor

Suicide,

Gender,

Sociological

theories

3 years -

Mr. Disuza

Subba

M.A. Asst.

Professor

Rural society 6 years -


Ms.

Sandhya

Tamang

M.A., NET Asst.

Professor

Gender 4 years -

11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty: Nil


temporary faculty: Nil

13. Student-Teacher Ratio (Semester wise/year wise for last four years):

YEAR/SEMESTER Teacher-Student ratio

2014, Monsoon 56:1

2015,Spring 46:1

2015,M0nsoon 81:1


Nil

15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc/D.litt./Ph.D/M.Phil/PG: PG- 3, M.Phil- 1

16. Number of Faculty with ongoing projects from: Nil

a) National Funding: Nil Grants Received: Nil

b) International Funding: Nil


received: Nil

18. Research Centre/Facility recognized by the university: Nil

19. Publications per faculty: last four years

Name 1. Nancy C.

Lhasungpa

2. Disuza

Subba

3. Sandhya

Tamang

Peer reviewed Journals Nil Nil Nil

International Journals Nil Nil Nil

Monographs Nil Nil Nil


Chapter in Books Nil Nil Nil

Books Edited Nil Nil Nil

Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers details with

publisher

Nil Nil Nil

Citation Index Nil Nil Nil

SNIP Nil Nil Nil

SJR Nil Nil Nil

Impact factor Nil Nil Nil

h-index Nil Nil Nil

20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil


a) National Committees: Nil

b) International Committees: Nil

c) Editorial Boards: Nil


In Sixth Semester (Honours) each candidate is required to complete one project selected

from any area of the syllabus (I-VIII).

In every semester each candidate is required to complete term paper.

SL

NO.

NMBER OF

STUDENTS

YEAR TITLE SUPERVISOR(S)

1. 2 2015 Suicide in Sikkim

Alcohol and Drug

Abuse in Sikkim.

Miss Nancy C.

Lhasungpa

2. 3 2015 Inter community

marriage in Sikkim

Globalization and its

Impact on Sikkimese

Society.

Mr. Disuza Subba


Hydroelectric power

project: A study

among the local

people of

Chungthang.

3. 3 2015 A study of Prayatna

Group on the status

of women through

Self Help Group in

Phadamchen.

Rituals and practices

in Sikkim identity in

contemporary

period.

A sociological study

of MGNREGA:

Impact and

Implication in the

Village of Rumtek.

Miss Sandhya Tamang

23. Awards/Recognition received by faculty and students:

Certificate of appreciation by Principal, SGC Burtuk for producing 100% result in the End

term examination

24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: Nil

25. Seminars/conference/Workshops organized and the source of funding: Nil


26. Students Profile Programme/Course: B.A (Honours)

CENTRAL LIST

SL.NO YEAR TOTAL

STUDENTS

ENROLLED


M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F* M* F*

1. 2014-15 55 61 14 12 10 15 03 05 28 29 116

2. 2015-16 44 75 10 23 09 12 03 05 22 35 119

STATE LIST

SL.N

O

YEAR TOTAL

STUDE

NTS

ENROL

LED

GENER

AL

OBC SC ST BL TOT

AL

M* F* M

*

F* M* F* M* F* M

*

F* M

*

F*

1. 2014-15 57 59 02 02 22 25 03 05 09 11 21 16 116

2. 2015-16 44 75 5 6 14 29 3 5 7 16 15 19 119

M*=MALE

F*=FEMALE



same State


abroad

2014 80 20 Nil

2015 75 25 Nil


NET, SLET, GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc? Nil

29. Student Progression: Definite data is not available but many of our students have joined

different universities and HEIs in pursuit of further studies.



UG to PG 60%

PG to M.Phill Nil

PG to Ph.D Nil

Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Nil

Employed

Campus Selection


Nil

Entrepreneurship / Self Employed Nil


a) Library: Yes

b) Internet facilities for staff & students: No

c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes

d) Laboratories: NA


other agencies: Merit scholarship from Govt. of Sikkim.

32. Details on student enrichment programmmes (Special lectures/workshops/seminar) with

external experts: Nil









Institutional Social Responsibility (last four years)





Challenge Analysis)






1. Absence of regular faculty members.

2. Inadequate reference material.

3. Non-availability of a separate departmental staffroom.


1. Constant motivation to the students.

2. Teachers are always available for consultation/feedback.

3. Students are encouraged to undertake fieldwork for practical experience.


1. Absence of regular teaching staff.


1. To upgrade the Department from UG to PG level.


3. To keep track of the academic progression of graduates from the department.

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SIKKIM GOVERNMENT COLLEGE

BURTUK, GANGTOK EAST SIKKIM- 737101

DECLARATION OF THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION

I certify that the data included in the Self Study Report (SSR) are true to

the best of my knowledge.

This SSR has been prepared by the institution after internal discussions

and meetings and no part thereof has been outsourced.

I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in the

SSR during the Peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the Institution

Place :

Date:


ANNEXURES






Principal and Faculty of Sikkim Government College Burtuk

Principal and Non-Teaching Staff of Sikkim Government College Burtuk

A Glimpse of The College Building

A Class Room In Session

Students engaged in leisure hour activity

Students preparing for the Work Shop

Debate Competition in progress

College Fest 2015

H’onble Minister HRDD, Shri R.B Subba along with Resource Person Shri Rohit Raj Maharaj at the

Awarness Programme on Substance Abuse held at Sikkim Government College Burtuk

Farewell Picnic to the Outgoing Students

Freshers Social 2015

A Staff Meeting in progress

The Venue of the Seminar

Principal, Dr. Suchishmita Datta Lighting the Lamp at the inauguration of the Seminar

H’onble Minister HRDD, Shri R.B Subba addressing the Seminar.

H’onble Minister HRDD Shri R.B Subba, Director Higher Education Shri J. S Raje and other

dignitaries at the Seminar.

Professor B.S Butola, Chairman, Centre for Regional Development Studies, JNU, New Delhi as the

Key Notes Speaker

Principal along with Faculty members at the Seminar.

Students at the Seminar.